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 Johannesburg OR Tambo (a popular airport in South Africa) to Bucharest Otopeni Intl (the most popular airport in Romania), then the flight time is 15h 26m on average. If you fly from Cape Town Intl (another popular airport in South Africa) to Bucharest Otopeni Intl, then the average flight time is 15h.

What are the most popular cities to visit in Romania?

For momondo users, the most popular city in Romania is Bucharest, which is visited about 83% more often than any other city in Romania. Other very common cities that our users travel to are Timisoara and Cluj Napoca.

R10 171 Cheap Flights to Romania in 2025/26

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Multiple Airlines

Nov 19

CPT

34h 45m

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Nov 24

OTP

26h 50m

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CPT

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Nov 18

CPT

24h 55m

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OTP

Nov 25

OTP

23h 35m

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CPT

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Nov 20

CPT

34h 40m

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Nov 25

OTP

23h 35m

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CPT

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Nov 17

CPT

26h 15m

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Nov 24

OTP

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Nov 19

CPT

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Nov 23

OTP

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Nov 18

CPT

23h 15m

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Nov 24

OTP

24h 05m

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Nov 19

CPT

34h 45m

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Nov 24

OTP

19h 50m

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Nov 19

CPT

26h 05m

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Nov 25

OTP

23h 35m

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Nov 19

CPT

27h 00m

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Nov 23

OTP

36h 10m

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Nov 20

CPT

34h 40m

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Nov 24

OTP

19h 50m

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Nov 19

CPT

34h 45m

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Nov 22

OTP

26h 50m

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CPT

15h 35m

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8:45 - 19:30CPT-OTP

34h 45m1 stop

7:10 - 10:00OTP-CPT

26h 50m1 stop

R10 171Multiple Airlines

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Wed, Nov 19 - Mon, Nov 24

12:30 - 13:25CPT-OTP

24h 55m1 stop

7:10 - 6:45OTP-CPT

23h 35m1 stop

R10 328Multiple Airlines

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Tue, Nov 18 - Tue, Nov 25

9:30 - 1:05CPT-OTP

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19:20 - 7:40OTP-CPT

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Wed, Nov 19 - Sun, Nov 23

23:59 - 0:30JNB-OTP

24h 31m1 stop

16:50 - 22:05OTP-JNB

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R12 397KLM

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Thu, Nov 20 - Sun, Nov 30

19:05 - 20:30JNB-OTP

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Fri, Feb 13 - Tue, Feb 17

15:20 - 1:05CPT-OTP

33h 45m2 stops

19:20 - 11:10OTP-CPT

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R12 745Lufthansa

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Wed, Nov 19 - Sun, Nov 23

19:05 - 8:50JNB-OTP

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10:10 - 10:50OTP-JNB

24h 40m1 stop

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14:00 - 15:25CPT-OTP

25h 25m2 stops

18:00 - 21:55OTP-CPT

27h 55m1 stop

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Wed, Nov 19 - Sun, Nov 23

3:10 - 6:40JNB-OTP

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16:20 - 8:40OTP-JNB

16h 20m1 stop

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Wed, Nov 19 - Sun, Nov 30

18:45 - 6:40JNB-OTP

35h 55m3 stops

16:20 - 16:50OTP-JNB

24h 30m2 stops

R30 306Qatar Airways

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Cape TownBucharest

CPT - OTP

CPTOTP

Cape Town Intl

Wed 19/11

8:45-19:30

1 stop34h 45m

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

Mon 24/11

7:10-10:00

1 stop26h 50m

R10 171

Cape TownBucharest

CPT - OTP

CPTOTP

Cape Town Intl

Tue 18/11

12:30-13:25

1 stop24h 55m

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

Tue 25/11

7:10-6:45

1 stop23h 35m

R10 328

Cape TownBucharest

CPT - OTP

CPTOTP

Cape Town Intl

Wed 19/11

9:30-1:05

1 stop15h 35m

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

Sun 23/11

19:20-7:40

1 stop36h 20m

R11 580

JohannesburgBucharest

JNB - OTP

JNBOTP

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 20/11

23:59-0:30

1 stop24h 31m

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

Sun 30/11

16:50-22:05

1 stop29h 15m

R12 397

JohannesburgBucharest

JNB - OTP

JNBOTP

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 13/2

19:05-20:30

1 stop25h 25m

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

Tue 17/2

15:30-10:50

1 stop19h 20m

R12 588

Cape TownBucharest

CPT - OTP

CPTOTP

Cape Town Intl

Wed 19/11

15:20-1:05

2 stops33h 45m

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

Sun 23/11

19:20-11:10

2 stops39h 50m

R12 745

JohannesburgBucharest

JNB - OTP

JNBOTP

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 13/2

19:05-8:50

1 stop13h 45m

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

Tue 17/2

10:10-10:50

1 stop24h 40m

R12 953

Cape TownBucharest

CPT - OTP

CPTOTP

Cape Town Intl

Wed 19/11

14:00-15:25

2 stops25h 25m

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

Sun 23/11

18:00-21:55

1 stop27h 55m

R13 301

JohannesburgBucharest

JNB - OTP

JNBOTP

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 19/11

3:10-6:40

2 stops27h 30m

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

Sun 30/11

16:20-8:40

1 stop16h 20m

R23 907

JohannesburgBucharest

JNB - OTP

JNBOTP

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 20/11

18:45-6:40

3 stops35h 55m

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

Sun 30/11

16:20-16:50

2 stops24h 30m

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Which airlines fly to Romania?

Qatar Airways, Turkish Airlines and Lufthansa are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Romania from South Africa according to our data. Qatar Airways is the first choice among our users, with 44% 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.

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Summary info about Romania flight prices, duration and airlines

Best Round-Trip Price	R10 171
Fastest flight time	15h 25m

The best round-trip flight price to Romania from South Africa in the last 72 hours is R10 171 (Cape Town Intl to Bucharest Otopeni Intl).

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The fastest flight to Romania from South Africa takes 15h 25m (Cape Town Intl to Bucharest Otopeni Intl).

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Frequently asked questions about flying to Romania

What is the cheapest flight to Romania?

The best prices found on momondo for flights to Romania are:
R8 164 per person with Lufthansa
R9 762 per person with Etihad Airways
R11 079 per person with Air France

Which airlines fly to Romania?

Qatar Airways is the most popular airline offering flights to Romania, with 44% of our users opting to fly with them when travelling to Romania. Other popular options include Turkish Airlines and Lufthansa. There are a total of 4 different airlines flying to Romania.

What is the most popular airport in Romania to fly to?

Bucharest Otopeni Intl is the most popular airport in Romania to fly to at the moment. Out of all our users who flew to Romania in the past year, 40% of them chose to fly into Bucharest’s Bucharest Otopeni Intl airport. Keep in mind that there may be other airports within Romania that are also a great option to fly to.

What is the best day of the week to fly to Romania?

Consider booking a flight to Romania on a Thursday, which is the cheapest day of the week. You will also find that flying out on a Wednesday is another low-cost option. Try to avoid booking your flight to Romania on Saturday, which tends to be the most expensive day of the week.

When did momondo last update prices for flights to Romania?

Prices for flights to Romania are updated daily.

How many operators does momondo search for flights to Romania?

As of October 2025, there are 4 operators available to choose from for flights to Romania.

How old do you have to be to fly to Romania?

The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel to Romania.

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

The travel and health documents required for your trip to Romania can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s licence, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at Romania. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.

Why use momondo?

Why should I use momondo to find a flight deal to Romania?

It is quick and easy to find flights to Romania on momondo. We search and return numerous flight options from various airlines and agents. You can then use our filters to narrow your search until you have found the most convenient flight to Romania that suits you.

Can I find flights to Romania with flexible booking policies on momondo?

momondo does allow users to show only those flights to Romania which offer a flexible booking policy as well as other useful filters and features.

How can momondo help me find flights to Romania?

Once all potential Romania flight options are in front of you momondo lets you sort and filter flights based on preferences such as airline, price and flight times, amongst many other options.

I’m not ready to book a flight to Romania right now. Can momondo alert me if prices change?

Yes. momondo can track flight prices for Romania and alert you when they change. Perform a search to set up the price alert. All that is required is a valid email address.