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Cheap flights from Cape Town to Bucharest from R7 630

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 12/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CPT — BUH
Dec 27 — Jan 31
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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One-way flights from Cape Town to Bucharest
Search for one-way flight options from Cape Town to Bucharest. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 27 November 2025.

Tue 12/516:40CPT - OTP
3 stops31h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 26/11R7 630
Tue 12/516:40CPT - OTP
1 stop14h 30mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 26/11R7 716
Thu 26/218:30CPT - OTP
2 stops30h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 26/11R7 990
Sun 26/413:00CPT - OTP
1 stop25h 35mQatar Airways
Deal found 26/11R8 059
Fri 12/129:00CPT - OTP
3 stops38h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 26/11R8 230
Wed 10/1212:35CPT - OTP
1 stop18h 05mQatar Airways
Deal found 26/11R8 282
Fri 26/1217:15CPT - OTP
1 stop20h 55mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 26/11R8 350
Thu 26/312:35CPT - OTP
1 stop24h 45mQatar Airways
Deal found 26/11R8 693
Wed 10/129:00CPT - OTP
2 stops32h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 26/11R8 727
Thu 26/313:50CPT - OTP
2 stops26h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 26/11R8 916

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 27 November 2025.

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Cape Town

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Bucharest

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cape TownBucharest

CPT - OTP

CPTOTP

Cape Town Intl

Thu 26/2

18:30-1:15

2 stops30h 45m

R7 990

Cape TownBucharest

CPT - OTP

CPTOTP

Cape Town Intl

Tue 12/5

16:40-23:10

2 stops29h 30m

R8 024

Cape TownBucharest

CPT - OTP

CPTOTP

Cape Town Intl

Sun 26/4

13:00-15:35

1 stop25h 35m

R8 059

Cape TownBucharest

CPT - OTP

CPTOTP

Cape Town Intl

Fri 12/12

9:00-23:15

3 stops38h 15m

R8 230

Cape TownBucharest

CPT - OTP

CPTOTP

Cape Town Intl

Wed 10/12

12:35-6:40

1 stop18h 05m

R8 282

Cape TownBucharest

CPT - OTP

CPTOTP

Cape Town Intl

Fri 26/12

17:15-14:10

1 stop20h 55m

R8 350

Cape TownBucharest

CPT - OTP

CPTOTP

Cape Town Intl

Thu 26/3

12:35-13:20

1 stop24h 45m

R8 693

Cape TownBucharest

CPT - OTP

CPTOTP

Cape Town Intl

Thu 26/3

13:50-16:00

2 stops26h 10m

R8 916

Cape TownBucharest

CPT - OTP

CPTOTP

Cape Town Intl

Wed 10/12

9:00-22:25

3 stops37h 25m

R8 933

Cape TownBucharest

CPT - OTP

CPTOTP

Cape Town Intl

Thu 26/2

12:35-13:20

1 stop24h 45m

R9 259

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Deals found on 26/11

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

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from CPT to BUH?

Find hourly flight availability from Cape Town to Bucharest. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 27 November 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Cape Town to Bucharest in the afternoon. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 15% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the evening.

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 37% 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 R8 081.

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 Munich (MUC) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 15h 40m.

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 3h 07m.

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 27 November 2025.
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
1 423 reviews
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Crew

8,4

Entertainment

7,1

Overall

7,7

Boarding

7,8

Comfort

7,6

Food

7,2

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Abisola,Oct 2025

LOS - CDG

The food option was finished and what wa left was vegan pasta so I had to go without food for an 8 hour flight without any sort of empathy from crew that was mean.
KLM
7,7
Good
1 423 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 423 reviews
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Crew

8,4

Entertainment

7,1

Overall

7,7

Boarding

7,8

Comfort

7,6

Food

7,2

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Abisola,Oct 2025

LOS - CDG

The food option was finished and what wa left was vegan pasta so I had to go without food for an 8 hour flight without any sort of empathy from crew that was mean.
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 677 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 423 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

7,1

Overall

7,7

Boarding

7,8

Comfort

7,6

Food

7,2

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Abisola,Oct 2025

LOS - CDG

The food option was finished and what wa left was vegan pasta so I had to go without food for an 8 hour flight without any sort of empathy from crew that was mean.
Turkish Airlines
7,3
Good
4 063 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 423 reviews
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Crew

8,4

Entertainment

7,1

Overall

7,7

Boarding

7,8

Comfort

7,6

Food

7,2

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Abisola,Oct 2025

LOS - CDG

The food option was finished and what wa left was vegan pasta so I had to go without food for an 8 hour flight without any sort of empathy from crew that was mean.
Lufthansa
6,8
Okay
7 594 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 423 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

7,1

Overall

7,7

Boarding

7,8

Comfort

7,6

Food

7,2

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Abisola,Oct 2025

LOS - CDG

The food option was finished and what wa left was vegan pasta so I had to go without food for an 8 hour flight without any sort of empathy from crew that was mean.

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.

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

    According to our current data, Turkish Airlines (R11 528), and Qatar Airways (R11 898) offers the cheapest pricing from Cape Town to Bucharest. Turkish Airlines is 21% 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.

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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 27 November 2025.
Turkish Airlines flights from Cape Town Intl to Bucharest
KLM flights from Cape Town Intl to Bucharest
Qatar Airways 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 27 November 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Turkish AirlinesCheapestR11 528AverageR12 797FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR11 898AverageR12 353FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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