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Cheap flights from Cape Town to Bucharest from R11 151

This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 8/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CPT — BUH
Feb 10 — Feb 171
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from Cape Town to Bucharest

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Cape Town (CPT) to Bucharest (BUH). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 11 January 2026.

Round-trip from

R11 151

Popular in

February

Cheapest in

November

Average price

R11 991
SWISS
  • SWISS
  • 8/2-24/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 40h 00m total
  • Cape Town to Bucharest
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price (R29 336 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 6% potential price decrease (R13 540 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Cheapest flights from Cape Town to Bucharest
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Cape Town to Bucharest. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 11 January 2026.

Sun 8/29:25CPT - OTP
1 stop15h 00mSWISS
Tue 24/26:30OTP - CPT
1 stop25h 00mSWISS
Deal found 10/1R11 151
Thu 4/616:35CPT - OTP
1 stop21h 00mTurkish Airlines
Mon 8/615:55OTP - CPT
1 stop20h 55mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 8/1R12 173
Sun 8/29:25CPT - OTP
2 stops28h 15mMultiple Airlines
Tue 24/26:15OTP - CPT
2 stops25h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/1R12 766
Tue 16/616:35CPT - OTP
1 stop14h 35mMultiple Airlines
Thu 9/715:50OTP - CPT
1 stop21h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/1R16 175
Thu 4/615:20CPT - OTP
2 stops33h 00mBritish Airways
Mon 8/615:40OTP - CPT
2 stops43h 05mBritish Airways
Deal found 10/1R16 702
Tue 16/616:35CPT - OTP
1 stop14h 35mTurkish Airlines
Thu 9/721:35OTP - CPT
1 stop15h 15mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 9/1R17 444

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Customise your flight search to find flights from Cape Town to Bucharest that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 594 507 searches. Data last updated 11 January 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Cape Town to Bucharest that are best for you.

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Bucharest

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cape TownBucharest

CPT - OTP

CPTOTP

Cape Town Intl

Sun 8/2

9:25-0:25

1 stop15h 00m

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

Tue 24/2

6:30-7:30

1 stop25h 00m

R11 151

Cape TownBucharest

CPT - OTP

CPTOTP

Cape Town Intl

Thu 4/6

16:35-14:35

1 stop21h 00m

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

Mon 8/6

15:55-11:50

1 stop20h 55m

R12 173

Cape TownBucharest

CPT - OTP

CPTOTP

Cape Town Intl

Sun 8/2

9:25-13:40

2 stops28h 15m

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

Tue 24/2

6:15-7:30

2 stops25h 15m

R12 766

Cape TownBucharest

CPT - OTP

CPTOTP

Cape Town Intl

Tue 16/6

16:35-8:10

1 stop14h 35m

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

Thu 9/7

15:50-11:50

1 stop21h 00m

R16 175

Cape TownBucharest

CPT - OTP

CPTOTP

Cape Town Intl

Thu 4/6

15:20-1:20

2 stops33h 00m

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

Mon 8/6

15:40-9:45

2 stops43h 05m

R16 702

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

Deals found on 10/1

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Cape Town to Bucharest

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Cape Town to Bucharest?

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to Bucharest (average of R7 396). Flying from Cape Town to Bucharest in September is currently the most expensive (average of R18 514). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

How much does it cost for a return flight from Cape Town to Bucharest?

What’s the top stopover airport for flights from Cape Town to Bucharest?

Share of one-stop return flights from Cape Town to Bucharest chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same stopover each way.

Istanbul (IST) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 40% of one-stop itineraries from Cape Town to Bucharest on Cheapflights.

What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from Cape Town to Bucharest?

Average return fare for one-stop flights from Cape Town to Bucharest, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same stopover each way.

Frankfurt am Main (FRA) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of R7 763.

What’s the fastest stopover option from Cape Town to Bucharest?

Shortest average travel time for one-stop one-way flights from Cape Town to Bucharest, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Istanbul (IST) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 15h 22m.

Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Cape Town to Bucharest?

Average stopover duration for one-stop one-way flights from Cape Town to Bucharest, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Istanbul (IST) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 2h 58m.

Reviews of airlines servicing Bucharest

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Bucharest. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Bucharest. Reviews last updated 11 January 2026.
Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with KLM, Qatar Airways, andTurkish Airlines from Cape Town to Bucharest to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
KLM
7,7
Good
1 436 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,2

Overall

7,7

Boarding

7,7

Comfort

7,6

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

7,1

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

Flight operated by Virgin Atlantic - usual high standard service by Virgin.
KLM
7,7
Good
1 436 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 436 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,2

Overall

7,7

Boarding

7,7

Comfort

7,6

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

7,1

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

Flight operated by Virgin Atlantic - usual high standard service by Virgin.
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 708 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 436 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,2

Overall

7,7

Boarding

7,7

Comfort

7,6

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

7,1

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

Flight operated by Virgin Atlantic - usual high standard service by Virgin.
Turkish Airlines
7,3
Good
4 154 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 436 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,2

Overall

7,7

Boarding

7,7

Comfort

7,6

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

7,1

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

Flight operated by Virgin Atlantic - usual high standard service by Virgin.
Lufthansa
6,8
Okay
7 709 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 436 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,2

Overall

7,7

Boarding

7,7

Comfort

7,6

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

7,1

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

Flight operated by Virgin Atlantic - usual high standard service by Virgin.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Cape Town to Bucharest. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Cape Town to Bucharest?

    Cape Town Intl (CPT) is the airport you will fly out of if you book a flight from Cape Town to Bucharest. You should not have trouble finding flights to Bucharest from Cape Town Intl; the airport handles an average of 0 outbound flights to Bucharest per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 2 airlines have flights from the Cape Town airport to Bucharest. It is only a 15,6 km journey to Cape Town Intl (CPT) from Cape Town’s city centre.

  • How long is the flight from Cape Town to Bucharest?

    A quick flight from Cape Town to Bucharest can take about 15h. SWISS provides one of the quickest options available for as low as R11 151. The distance from Cape Town to Bucharest is about 8761 km. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Cape Town to Bucharest round-trip?

    According to our current data, Turkish Airlines (R11 074), and Qatar Airways (R11 430) offers the cheapest pricing from Cape Town to Bucharest. Turkish Airlines is 19% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Cape Town to Bucharest that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Cape Town to Bucharest flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Cape Town to Bucharest?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Cape Town to Bucharest.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Cape Town to Bucharest?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Cape Town to Bucharest by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Cape Town to Bucharest?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to Bucharest (average of R7 396). Flying from Cape Town to Bucharest in September is currently the most expensive (average of R18 514). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Fly from Cape Town to Bucharest on these airlines

Choose from the following airlines for your flight from Cape Town to Bucharest. Flights are based on user searches made on Cheapflights and were last updated on 11 January 2026.
Turkish Airlines flights from Cape Town Intl to Bucharest
Qatar Airways flights from Cape Town Intl to Bucharest
KLM flights from Cape Town Intl to Bucharest

Top 2 airlines flying from Cape Town to Bucharest

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Cape Town to Bucharest. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 594 507 searches. Data last updated 11 January 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Turkish AirlinesCheapestR11 074AverageR12 289FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR11 430AverageR11 867FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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