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Cheap flights from Cape Town to Bucharest from R6 913

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 25/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CPT — BUH
Jan 11 — Jan 181
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Best flights from Cape Town to Bucharest
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Cape Town to Bucharest that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 12 December 2025.

Tue 17/215:20CPT - OTP
2 stops20h 45mMultiple Airlines
Thu 28/58:35OTP - CPT
1 stop37h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/12R12 018
Tue 17/217:15CPT - OTP
1 stop20h 55mTurkish Airlines
Thu 28/515:55OTP - CPT
1 stop20h 55mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 10/12R12 086
Wed 20/57:00CPT - OTP
2 stops40h 25mBritish Airways
Sun 24/58:20OTP - CPT
2 stops31h 15mBritish Airways
Deal found 9/12R17 005
Wed 20/516:40CPT - OTP
1 stop20h 55mTurkish Airlines
Sun 24/59:30OTP - CPT
1 stop27h 20mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 10/12R13 151

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 12 December 2025.

Round-trip from

R12 018

One-way from

R6 913

Popular in

February

Cheapest in

November

Average price

R15 179
KLM
  • KLM
  • 17/2-28/5
  • 3 total stops
  • 58h 35m total
  • Cape Town to Bucharest
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25/1
  • 25/1
  • 3 total stops
  • 40h 05m total
  • Cape Town to Bucharest
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 10% potential increase in price (R28 052 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 6% potential price decrease (R14 087 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in December 2025
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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 12 December 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Cape Town to Bucharest that are best for you.

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Cape Town

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Bucharest

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cape TownBucharest

CPT - OTP

CPTOTP

Cape Town Intl

Tue 17/2

15:20-12:05

2 stops20h 45m

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

Thu 28/5

8:35-21:25

1 stop37h 50m

R12 018

Cape TownBucharest

CPT - OTP

CPTOTP

Cape Town Intl

Tue 17/2

17:15-14:10

1 stop20h 55m

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

Thu 28/5

15:55-11:50

1 stop20h 55m

R12 086

Cape TownBucharest

CPT - OTP

CPTOTP

Cape Town Intl

Wed 20/5

16:40-14:35

1 stop20h 55m

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

Sun 24/5

9:30-11:50

1 stop27h 20m

R13 151

Cape TownBucharest

CPT - OTP

CPTOTP

Cape Town Intl

Wed 20/5

7:00-0:25

2 stops40h 25m

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

Sun 24/5

8:20-14:35

2 stops31h 15m

R17 005

Cape TownBucharest

CPT - OTP

CPTOTP

Cape Town Intl

Sun 25/1

0:30-16:35

3 stops40h 05m

R6 913

Cape TownBucharest

CPT - OTP

CPTOTP

Cape Town Intl

Mon 26/1

12:35-13:20

1 stop24h 45m

R7 404

Cape TownBucharest

CPT - OTP

CPTOTP

Cape Town Intl

Thu 12/3

13:40-22:15

2 stops32h 35m

R7 674

Cape TownBucharest

CPT - OTP

CPTOTP

Cape Town Intl

Tue 12/5

16:40-1:35

3 stops31h 55m

R7 742

Cape TownBucharest

CPT - OTP

CPTOTP

Cape Town Intl

Tue 26/5

16:40-1:35

3 stops31h 55m

R8 046

Cape TownBucharest

CPT - OTP

CPTOTP

Cape Town Intl

Fri 26/12

17:15-20:30

1 stop27h 15m

R8 232

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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 12 December 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 38% 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 967.

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 06m.

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 12 December 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
1 432 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7,8

Overall

7,7

Comfort

7,6

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

7,1

Food

7,2

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

YYC - AMS

Not literally sitting in the very last row in the middle
KLM
7,7
Good
1 432 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 432 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7,8

Overall

7,7

Comfort

7,6

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

7,1

Food

7,2

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

YYC - AMS

Not literally sitting in the very last row in the middle
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 679 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 432 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7,8

Overall

7,7

Comfort

7,6

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

7,1

Food

7,2

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

YYC - AMS

Not literally sitting in the very last row in the middle
Turkish Airlines
7,3
Good
4 091 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 432 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7,8

Overall

7,7

Comfort

7,6

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

7,1

Food

7,2

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

YYC - AMS

Not literally sitting in the very last row in the middle
Lufthansa
6,8
Okay
7 626 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 432 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7,8

Overall

7,7

Comfort

7,6

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

7,1

Food

7,2

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

YYC - AMS

Not literally sitting in the very last row in the middle

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 20h 55m. Turkish Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as R12 086. The distance from Cape Town to Bucharest is about 8761 km.

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

    According to our current data, Turkish Airlines (R11 364), and Qatar Airways (R11 729) offers the cheapest pricing from Cape Town to Bucharest. Turkish Airlines is 20% 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 12 December 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 12 December 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Turkish AirlinesCheapestR11 364AverageR12 611FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR11 729AverageR12 178FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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