How long is the flight from South Africa to Romania?

The flight from South Africa to Romania depends on which airports you’re departing from and arriving to, and whether or not you have a layover. If you fly from Cape Town (a popular airport in South Africa) to Bucharest Otopeni Intl Airport (the most popular airport in Romania), then the flight time is 17h 30m on average. If you fly from Johannesburg (another popular airport in South Africa) to Bucharest Otopeni Intl Airport, then the average flight time is 24h 05m.

Which airlines fly to Romania?

Turkish Airlines, Qatar Airways and Lufthansa are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Romania from South Africa according to our data. Turkish Airlines is the first choice among our users, with 55% of people opting to fly with this airline when travelling to Romania. Keep in mind that there are 4 different airlines that fly to Romania on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

When did momondo last update prices for flights from South Africa to Romania?

Prices for flights from South Africa to Romania were last updated today.

How many operators does momondo search for flights from South Africa to Romania?

There are 4 operators available for flights from South Africa to Romania as of August 2026.

How old do you have to be to fly from South Africa to Romania?

Although the minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UMNR) service may have their own age limits, which could be impacted by factors such as flight length, timing, and stopovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from South Africa to Romania.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Romania?

The required travel and health documents for your Romania trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's licence and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at Romania. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

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20:55 - 14:15JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-OTP Bucharest Otopeni Intl

16h 20m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

10:40 - 9:10OTP Bucharest Otopeni Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

23h 30m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

R10 908Qatar Airways

Mon, Oct 19 - Fri, Oct 23

14:30 - 12:55JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-OTP Bucharest Otopeni Intl

21h 25m2 stops Addis Ababa Bole Rome Fiumicino

20:20 - 20:10OTP Bucharest Otopeni Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

24h 50m2 stops Rome Fiumicino Addis Ababa Bole

R10 924Multiple Airlines

Mon, Sep 21 - Mon, Sep 28

14:05 - 7:45JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-OTP Bucharest Otopeni Intl

16h 40m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

17:10 - 4:00OTP Bucharest Otopeni Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

35h 50m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

R10 940Qatar Airways

Mon, Sep 7 - Thu, Sep 24

13:30 - 20:15JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-OTP Bucharest Otopeni Intl

29h 45m2 stops Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Istanbul

15:55 - 9:40OTP Bucharest Otopeni Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

18h 45m2 stops Istanbul Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

R11 184Turkish Airlines

Mon, Oct 19 - Fri, Oct 23

13:30 - 12:05JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-OTP Bucharest Otopeni Intl

21h 35m2 stops Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Istanbul

15:55 - 9:40OTP Bucharest Otopeni Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

18h 45m2 stops Istanbul Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

R11 233Turkish Airlines

Mon, Sep 7 - Thu, Sep 24

13:30 - 8:10JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-OTP Bucharest Otopeni Intl

41h 40m2 stops Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Istanbul

9:30 - 9:40OTP Bucharest Otopeni Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

25h 10m2 stops Istanbul Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

R11 346Turkish Airlines

Sat, Sep 19 - Sat, Sep 26

20:55 - 7:45JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-OTP Bucharest Otopeni Intl

33h 50m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

17:10 - 4:00OTP Bucharest Otopeni Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

35h 50m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

R11 525Qatar Airways

Sat, Aug 29 - Tue, Sep 15

8:20 - 15:20JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-OTP Bucharest Otopeni Intl

30h 00m3 stops Addis Ababa Bole Rome Fiumicino Belgrade Nikola Tesla

20:20 - 3:55OTP Bucharest Otopeni Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

32h 35m2 stops Rome Fiumicino Addis Ababa Bole

R11 622Multiple Airlines

Mon, Sep 21 - Mon, Sep 28

14:05 - 7:45JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-OTP Bucharest Otopeni Intl

16h 40m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

10:40 - 9:10OTP Bucharest Otopeni Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

23h 30m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

R11 817Qatar Airways

Mon, Sep 21 - Mon, Sep 28

22:35 - 15:20CPT Cape Town Intl-OTP Bucharest Otopeni Intl

15h 45m1 stop Zurich

6:20 - 20:55OTP Bucharest Otopeni Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

15h 35m1 stop Zurich

R11 947SWISS

Fri, Sep 18 - Fri, Sep 25

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13:15 - 14:15CPT Cape Town Intl-OTP Bucharest Otopeni Intl

24h 00m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

10:40 - 10:15OTP Bucharest Otopeni Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

24h 35m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

R11 995Qatar Airways

Sun, Aug 9 - Mon, Aug 24

16:35 - 8:05CPT Cape Town Intl-OTP Bucharest Otopeni Intl

14h 30m1 stop Istanbul

9:35 - 11:50OTP Bucharest Otopeni Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

27h 15m1 stop Istanbul

R12 174Turkish Airlines

Sun, Aug 9 - Mon, Aug 24

23:15 - 22:35CPT Cape Town Intl-OTP Bucharest Otopeni Intl

22h 20m2 stops Amsterdam Schiphol Paris Charles de Gaulle

7:05 - 21:10OTP Bucharest Otopeni Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

15h 05m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

R13 862Multiple Airlines

Sun, Aug 9 - Mon, Aug 24

23:15 - 22:35CPT Cape Town Intl-OTP Bucharest Otopeni Intl

22h 20m2 stops Amsterdam Schiphol Paris Charles de Gaulle

7:05 - 9:45OTP Bucharest Otopeni Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

27h 40m2 stops Amsterdam Schiphol Johannesburg OR Tambo

R15 015Multiple Airlines

Sun, Aug 9 - Mon, Aug 24

19:30 - 20:20CPT Cape Town Intl-OTP Bucharest Otopeni Intl

23h 50m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Athens Eleftherios V.

8:20 - 10:15OTP Bucharest Otopeni Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

26h 55m3 stops Warsaw Frederic Chopin Brussels Bruxelles-National Doha Hamad Intl

R17 936Multiple Airlines

Sun, Aug 9 - Mon, Aug 24

14:25 - 13:40CPT Cape Town Intl-OTP Bucharest Otopeni Intl

22h 15m3 stops Livingstone Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Paris Charles de Gaulle

6:00 - 13:35OTP Bucharest Otopeni Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

32h 35m3 stops Paris Charles de Gaulle Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Livingstone

R60 626Kenya Airways

Sun, Aug 9 - Mon, Aug 24

14:25 - 13:40CPT Cape Town Intl-OTP Bucharest Otopeni Intl

22h 15m3 stops Livingstone Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Paris Charles de Gaulle

6:00 - 6:00OTP Bucharest Otopeni Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

25h 00m2 stops Paris Charles de Gaulle Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

R60 626Kenya Airways

Sun, Aug 9 - Mon, Aug 24

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Sept 18

CPT22:35Cape Town Intl

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Sept 3

CPT23:15Cape Town Intl

23h 30m

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OTP23:45Bucharest Otopeni Intl

Sept 21

OTP7:05Bucharest Otopeni Intl

15h 05m

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CPT21:10Cape Town Intl

R13 343

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Sept 4

CPT7:40Cape Town Intl

16h 15m

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Sept 2

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R11 622

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Fri 18/9

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1 stop15h 45m

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Fri 25/9

6:20-20:55

1 stop15h 35m

R11 947

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Romania?

The cheapest month to fly to Romania from South Africa is in November. Flight prices, which tend to average around R11 427, are often lower during this time because this is during the off-season. If you are unable to visit Romania during the month of November, then departing from South Africa during the month May is also very affordable. Most momondo users find prices during this month for around R11 557.

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When did momondo last update prices for flights from South Africa to Romania?
Prices for flights from South Africa to Romania were last updated today.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from South Africa to Romania?
There are 4 operators available for flights from South Africa to Romania as of August 2026.
How old do you have to be to fly from South Africa to Romania?
Although the minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UMNR) service may have their own age limits, which could be impacted by factors such as flight length, timing, and stopovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from South Africa to Romania.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Romania?
The required travel and health documents for your Romania trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's licence and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at Romania. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

Best airlines flying from South Africa to Romania

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Airline	Rating	Free Cancellation	Price
Etihad Airways	PriceFrom R9 122	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,3 1 500 reviews	Search Etihad Airways flights
Turkish Airlines	PriceFrom R9 686	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,4 4 475 reviews	Search Turkish Airlines flights
Lufthansa	PriceFrom R10 498	Free Cancellation	Rating 6,8 8 177 reviews	Search Lufthansa flights
Qatar Airways	PriceFrom R11 059	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,4 3 739 reviews	Search Qatar Airways flights

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