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 81% more often than any other city in Romania. Other very common cities that our users travel to are Cluj Napoca and Timisoara.

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 16h 55m 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.

R7 309 Cheap Flights to Romania in 2025/26

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Lufthansa

Oct 23

JNB

21h 55m

1 stop

OTP

Nov 5

OTP

25h 00m

1 stop

JNB

R11 754

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Multiple Airlines

Oct 30

JNB

23h 31m

1 stop

OTP

Nov 6

OTP

23h 00m

1 stop

JNB

R11 928

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Multiple Airlines

Oct 30

JNB

26h 25m

2 stops

OTP

Nov 6

OTP

26h 35m

2 stops

JNB

R12 014

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Multiple Airlines

Oct 30

JNB

20h 11m

2 stops

OTP

Nov 6

OTP

29h 15m

1 stop

JNB

R12 483

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Qatar Airways

Oct 22

JNB

16h 50m

1 stop

OTP

Oct 31

OTP

23h 15m

1 stop

JNB

R12 640

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Multiple Airlines

Oct 23

JNB

33h 40m

2 stops

OTP

Nov 5

OTP

47h 30m

3 stops

JNB

R12 813

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Turkish Airlines

Sept 26

JNB

13h 10m

1 stop

OTP

Nov 4

OTP

13h 00m

1 stop

JNB

R12 830

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Turkish Airlines

Feb 13

JNB

25h 25m

1 stop

OTP

Feb 17

OTP

13h 00m

1 stop

JNB

R12 865

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Multiple Airlines

Oct 22

JNB

15h 10m

1 stop

OTP

Oct 31

OTP

23h 00m

1 stop

JNB

R13 004

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SWISS

Feb 6

CPT

15h 00m

1 stop

OTP

Feb 10

OTP

25h 00m

1 stop

CPT

R13 317

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SWISS

Feb 6

CPT

15h 00m

1 stop

OTP

Feb 10

OTP

14h 50m

1 stop

CPT

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Multiple Airlines

Oct 23

JNB

24h 40m

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OTP

Nov 5

OTP

24h 20m

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JNB

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19:00 - 17:55JNB-OTP

21h 55m1 stop

6:05 - 7:05OTP-JNB

25h 00m1 stop

R11 754Lufthansa

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Thu, Oct 23 - Wed, Nov 5

23:59 - 23:30JNB-OTP

23h 31m1 stop

13:10 - 12:10OTP-JNB

23h 00m1 stop

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Thu, Oct 30 - Thu, Nov 6

20:25 - 14:15JNB-OTP

16h 50m1 stop

16:20 - 15:35OTP-JNB

23h 15m1 stop

R12 640Qatar Airways

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Wed, Oct 22 - Fri, Oct 31

17:55 - 8:05JNB-OTP

13h 10m1 stop

21:50 - 10:50OTP-JNB

13h 00m1 stop

R12 831Turkish Airlines

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Fri, Sep 26 - Tue, Nov 4

19:05 - 20:30JNB-OTP

25h 25m1 stop

21:50 - 10:50OTP-JNB

13h 00m1 stop

R12 865Turkish Airlines

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Fri, Feb 13 - Tue, Feb 17

7:55 - 13:50CPT-OTP

29h 55m1 stop

13:10 - 17:20OTP-CPT

28h 10m2 stops

R13 438Air France

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Fri, Feb 6 - Tue, Feb 10

23:59 - 15:25JNB-OTP

15h 26m1 stop

8:35 - 9:15OTP-JNB

24h 40m2 stops

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Fri, Feb 13 - Tue, Feb 17

23:59 - 15:25JNB-OTP

15h 26m1 stop

6:00 - 9:15OTP-JNB

27h 15m2 stops

R13 699KLM

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Fri, Feb 13 - Tue, Feb 17

15:20 - 20:10CPT-OTP

28h 50m2 stops

13:05 - 17:20OTP-CPT

28h 15m2 stops

R15 383Air France

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Fri, Feb 6 - Tue, Feb 10

3:10 - 14:15JNB-OTP

34h 05m2 stops

16:20 - 15:35OTP-JNB

23h 15m1 stop

R20 643Qatar Airways

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JohannesburgBucharest

JNB - OTP

JNBOTP

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 23/10

19:00-17:55

1 stop21h 55m

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

Wed 5/11

6:05-7:05

1 stop25h 00m

R11 754

JohannesburgBucharest

JNB - OTP

JNBOTP

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 30/10

23:59-23:30

1 stop23h 31m

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

Thu 6/11

13:10-12:10

1 stop23h 00m

R11 928

JohannesburgBucharest

JNB - OTP

JNBOTP

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 22/10

20:25-14:15

1 stop16h 50m

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

Fri 31/10

16:20-15:35

1 stop23h 15m

R12 640

JohannesburgBucharest

JNB - OTP

JNBOTP

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 26/9

17:55-8:05

1 stop13h 10m

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

Tue 4/11

21:50-10:50

1 stop13h 00m

R12 830

JohannesburgBucharest

JNB - OTP

JNBOTP

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 13/2

19:05-20:30

1 stop25h 25m

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

Tue 17/2

21:50-10:50

1 stop13h 00m

R12 865

Cape TownBucharest

CPT - OTP

CPTOTP

Cape Town Intl

Fri 6/2

7:55-13:50

1 stop29h 55m

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

Tue 10/2

13:10-17:20

2 stops28h 10m

R13 438

JohannesburgBucharest

JNB - OTP

JNBOTP

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 13/2

23:59-15:25

1 stop15h 26m

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

Tue 17/2

8:35-9:15

2 stops24h 40m

R13 681

JohannesburgBucharest

JNB - OTP

JNBOTP

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 13/2

23:59-15:25

1 stop15h 26m

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

Tue 17/2

6:00-9:15

2 stops27h 15m

R13 699

Cape TownBucharest

CPT - OTP

CPTOTP

Cape Town Intl

Fri 6/2

15:20-20:10

2 stops28h 50m

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

Tue 10/2

13:05-17:20

2 stops28h 15m

R15 383

JohannesburgBucharest

JNB - OTP

JNBOTP

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 21/10

3:10-14:15

2 stops34h 05m

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

Fri 31/10

16:20-15:35

1 stop23h 15m

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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 One-Way Price	R7 309
Best Round-Trip Price	R11 754
Fastest flight time	13h 10m

The best one-way flight price to Romania from South Africa in the last 72 hours is R7 309 (Johannesburg OR Tambo to Bucharest Otopeni Intl).

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The best round-trip flight price to Romania from South Africa in the last 72 hours is R11 754 (Johannesburg OR Tambo to Bucharest Otopeni Intl).

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The fastest flight to Romania from South Africa takes 13h 10m (Johannesburg OR Tambo 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:
R7 809 per person with SWISS
R8 153 per person with Lufthansa
R11 063 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 September 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.