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Cheap flights from Cape Town to Bucharest from R12 519

This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 4/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CPT — BUH
Jun 4 — Jun 111
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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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 5 May 2026.

Mon 4/519:30
CPT
-
OTP
1 stop36h 50m
Qatar Airways
Sun 17/517:10
OTP
-
CPT
1 stop21h 00m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 2/5R12 519
Sun 3/523:45
CPT
-
OTP
1 stop21h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 16/518:30
OTP
-
CPT
1 stop36h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/5R14 090
Mon 4/519:30
CPT
-
OTP
1 stop36h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 17/59:55
OTP
-
CPT
2 stops28h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/5R15 244
Tue 30/613:15
CPT
-
OTP
1 stop24h 00m
Qatar Airways
Fri 31/717:10
OTP
-
CPT
1 stop18h 05m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 5/5R17 149
Mon 29/616:35
CPT
-
OTP
1 stop14h 35m
Turkish Airlines
Mon 3/820:35
OTP
-
CPT
1 stop16h 15m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 5/5R19 122
Mon 29/616:35
CPT
-
OTP
1 stop14h 35m
Turkish Airlines
Sat 1/87:35
OTP
-
CPT
1 stop29h 15m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 5/5R19 456
Fri 3/718:25
CPT
-
OTP
1 stop18h 40m
Emirates
Wed 29/715:05
OTP
-
CPT
1 stop28h 00m
Emirates
Deal found 5/5R20 275
Wed 1/716:35
CPT
-
OTP
1 stop26h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 1/821:10
OTP
-
CPT
1 stop15h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/5R20 292
Fri 26/613:15
CPT
-
OTP
1 stop17h 30m
Qatar Airways
Mon 20/717:10
OTP
-
CPT
2 stops54h 40m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 1/5R20 308

Find 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 5 May 2026.

Round-trip from

R17 149

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

January

Average price

R12 686
Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 30/6-31/7
  • 2 total stops
  • 42h 05m total
  • Cape Town to Bucharest
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Depart

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Price

Cheapest return flight

Cape TownBucharest

CPT - OTP

CPTOTP

Cape Town Intl

Fri 3/7

18:25-14:05

1 stop18h 40m

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

Wed 29/7

15:05-18:05

1 stop28h 00m

R20 275

Cape TownBucharest

CPT - OTP

CPTOTP

Cape Town Intl

Fri 26/6

13:15-7:45

1 stop17h 30m

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

Mon 20/7

17:10-22:50

2 stops54h 40m

R20 308

Cape TownBucharest

CPT - OTP

CPTOTP

Cape Town Intl

Sun 28/6

13:15-14:15

1 stop24h 00m

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

Thu 30/7

10:40-10:15

1 stop24h 35m

R20 843
Fastest return journey

Cape TownBucharest

CPT - OTP

CPTOTP

Cape Town Intl

Thu 2/7

9:00-14:05

2 stops28h 05m

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

Thu 30/7

2:20-18:05

1 stop16h 45m

R21 712

Cape TownBucharest

CPT - OTP

CPTOTP

Cape Town Intl

Thu 2/7

9:00-14:05

2 stops52h 05m

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

Sat 1/8

15:05-18:05

1 stop28h 00m

R22 180

Cape TownBucharest

CPT - OTP

CPTOTP

Cape Town Intl

Wed 1/7

13:15-7:45

1 stop17h 30m

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

Tue 28/7

10:40-12:40

3 stops51h 00m

R22 782

Cape TownBucharest

CPT - OTP

CPTOTP

Cape Town Intl

Sat 27/6

14:00-14:15

2 stops47h 15m

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

Wed 29/7

17:10-10:15

1 stop18h 05m

R24 587

Cape TownBucharest

CPT - OTP

CPTOTP

Cape Town Intl

Fri 26/6

14:25-23:50

3 stops32h 25m

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

Mon 20/7

8:15-13:35

3 stops30h 20m

R26 593

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

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 63% 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.

Amsterdam (AMS) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of R11 592.

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 03m.

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 Zurich (ZRH) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 1h 13m.

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 5 May 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
7,8
Good
1 511 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7,2

Boarding

7,8

Food

7,3

Overall

7,8

Crew

8,4

Comfort

7,7

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Anonymous,Apr 2026

OKC - ATL

Flight was ok - difficult as I had seat next to bathroom.. Food awful
KLM
7,8
Good
1 511 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 511 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7,2

Boarding

7,8

Food

7,3

Overall

7,8

Crew

8,4

Comfort

7,7

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Anonymous,Apr 2026

OKC - ATL

Flight was ok - difficult as I had seat next to bathroom.. Food awful
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 727 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 511 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7,2

Boarding

7,8

Food

7,3

Overall

7,8

Crew

8,4

Comfort

7,7

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Anonymous,Apr 2026

OKC - ATL

Flight was ok - difficult as I had seat next to bathroom.. Food awful
Turkish Airlines
7,4
Good
4 351 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 511 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7,2

Boarding

7,8

Food

7,3

Overall

7,8

Crew

8,4

Comfort

7,7

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Anonymous,Apr 2026

OKC - ATL

Flight was ok - difficult as I had seat next to bathroom.. Food awful

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 1 airline has 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 17h 30m. Emirates provides one of the quickest options available for as low as R20 308. 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 is the cheapest airline to fly from Cape Town to Bucharest round-trip?

    According to our current data, Turkish Airlines (R11 237), 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 5 May 2026.
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Top airline flying from Cape Town to Bucharest

Discover the top airline 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 5 May 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Turkish AirlinesCheapestR11 237AverageR12 475FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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