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 19h.

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 82% more often than any other city in Romania. Other very common cities that our users travel to are Cluj Napoca and Timisoara.

R7 051 Cheap Flights to Romania in 2025/26

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Dec 25

JNB

23h 31m

1 stop

OTP

Jan 1

OTP

23h 00m

1 stop

JNB

R13 057

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Lufthansa

Jan 18

CPT

19h 00m

2 stops

OTP

Jan 31

OTP

24h 20m

2 stops

CPT

R13 092

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KLM

Feb 13

JNB

23h 31m

1 stop

OTP

Feb 17

OTP

28h 05m

1 stop

JNB

R13 177

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Air France

Feb 13

JNB

24h 50m

1 stop

OTP

Feb 17

OTP

23h 00m

1 stop

JNB

R13 194

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Air France

Feb 13

JNB

24h 50m

1 stop

OTP

Feb 17

OTP

23h 00m

1 stop

JNB

R13 228

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Lufthansa

Feb 13

JNB

26h 30m

2 stops

OTP

Feb 17

OTP

27h 35m

1 stop

JNB

R13 280

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Air France

Feb 6

CPT

31h 55m

1 stop

OTP

Feb 10

OTP

16h 40m

1 stop

CPT

R13 314

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Lufthansa

Feb 13

JNB

26h 30m

2 stops

OTP

Feb 17

OTP

27h 35m

1 stop

JNB

R13 314

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Air France

Feb 6

CPT

31h 55m

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OTP

Feb 10

OTP

16h 45m

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CPT

R13 331

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Air France

Feb 6

CPT

36h 15m

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OTP

Feb 10

OTP

23h 45m

1 stop

CPT

R13 365

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Air France

Feb 6

CPT

31h 55m

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OTP

Feb 10

OTP

28h 10m

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CPT

R13 485

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Air France

Feb 6

CPT

36h 15m

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OTP

Feb 10

OTP

28h 10m

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CPT

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23:59 - 23:30JNB-OTP

23h 31m1 stop

13:10 - 12:10OTP-JNB

23h 00m1 stop

R13 057Multiple Airlines

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Thu, Dec 25 - Thu, Jan 1

6:05 - 1:05CPT-OTP

19h 00m2 stops

13:05 - 13:25OTP-CPT

24h 20m2 stops

R13 092Lufthansa

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Sun, Jan 18 - Sat, Jan 31

23:59 - 23:30JNB-OTP

23h 31m1 stop

18:00 - 22:05OTP-JNB

28h 05m1 stop

R13 177KLM

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Fri, Feb 13 - Tue, Feb 17

19:20 - 20:10JNB-OTP

24h 50m1 stop

13:10 - 12:10OTP-JNB

23h 00m1 stop

R13 194Air France

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Fri, Feb 13 - Tue, Feb 17

19:20 - 20:10JNB-OTP

24h 50m1 stop

13:10 - 12:10OTP-JNB

23h 00m1 stop

R13 228Air France

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Fri, Feb 13 - Tue, Feb 17

11:40 - 14:10JNB-OTP

26h 30m2 stops

5:55 - 9:30OTP-JNB

27h 35m1 stop

R13 280Lufthansa

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Fri, Feb 13 - Tue, Feb 17

7:55 - 15:50CPT-OTP

31h 55m1 stop

13:10 - 5:50OTP-CPT

16h 40m1 stop

R13 314Air France

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Fri, Feb 6 - Tue, Feb 10

23:59 - 23:30JNB-OTP

23h 31m1 stop

13:55 - 12:10OTP-JNB

22h 15m2 stops

R13 725KLM

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Fri, Feb 13 - Tue, Feb 17

17:15 - 20:30CPT-OTP

27h 15m1 stop

10:10 - 11:50OTP-CPT

25h 40m1 stop

R13 913Turkish Airlines

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Sun, Jan 18 - Sat, Jan 31

19:45 - 12:30JNB-OTP

40h 45m2 stops

19:10 - 9:30OTP-JNB

38h 20m2 stops

R14 752Austrian Airlines

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Fri, Feb 13 - Tue, Feb 17

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JohannesburgBucharest

JNB - OTP

JNBOTP

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 25/12

23:59-23:30

1 stop23h 31m

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

Thu 1/1

13:10-12:10

1 stop23h 00m

R13 057

Cape TownBucharest

CPT - OTP

CPTOTP

Cape Town Intl

Sun 18/1

6:05-1:05

2 stops19h 00m

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

Sat 31/1

13:05-13:25

2 stops24h 20m

R13 092

JohannesburgBucharest

JNB - OTP

JNBOTP

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 13/2

23:59-23:30

1 stop23h 31m

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

Tue 17/2

18:00-22:05

1 stop28h 05m

R13 177

JohannesburgBucharest

JNB - OTP

JNBOTP

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 13/2

19:20-20:10

1 stop24h 50m

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

Tue 17/2

13:10-12:10

1 stop23h 00m

R13 194

JohannesburgBucharest

JNB - OTP

JNBOTP

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 13/2

19:20-20:10

1 stop24h 50m

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

Tue 17/2

13:10-12:10

1 stop23h 00m

R13 228

JohannesburgBucharest

JNB - OTP

JNBOTP

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 13/2

11:40-14:10

2 stops26h 30m

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

Tue 17/2

5:55-9:30

1 stop27h 35m

R13 280

Cape TownBucharest

CPT - OTP

CPTOTP

Cape Town Intl

Fri 6/2

7:55-15:50

1 stop31h 55m

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

Tue 10/2

13:10-5:50

1 stop16h 40m

R13 314

JohannesburgBucharest

JNB - OTP

JNBOTP

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 13/2

23:59-23:30

1 stop23h 31m

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

Tue 17/2

13:55-12:10

2 stops22h 15m

R13 725

Cape TownBucharest

CPT - OTP

CPTOTP

Cape Town Intl

Sun 18/1

17:15-20:30

1 stop27h 15m

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

Sat 31/1

10:10-11:50

1 stop25h 40m

R13 913

JohannesburgBucharest

JNB - OTP

JNBOTP

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 13/2

19:45-12:30

2 stops40h 45m

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

Tue 17/2

19:10-9:30

2 stops38h 20m

R14 752

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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 42% 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 051
Best Round-Trip Price	R13 057
Fastest flight time	13h 40m

The best one-way flight price to Romania from South Africa in the last 72 hours is R7 051 (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 R13 057 (Johannesburg OR Tambo to Bucharest Otopeni Intl).

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The fastest flight to Romania from South Africa takes 13h 40m (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:
R8 036 per person with Lufthansa
R9 608 per person with Etihad Airways
R10 904 per person with Air France

Which airlines fly to Romania?

Qatar Airways is the most popular airline offering flights to Romania, with 42% 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, 38% 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 November 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.