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Cheap flights from Cape Town to Bucharest from R12 355

This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 4/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CPT — BUH
Jul 16 — Jul 231
1 adult

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 July 2025.

Round-trip from

R12 355

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

January

Average price

R14 823
Turkish Airlines
  • Turkish Airlines
  • 4/8-26/8
  • 2 total stops
  • 41h 55m total
  • Cape Town to Bucharest
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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 July 2025.

Mon 4/816:35CPT - OTP
1 stop14h 35mTurkish Airlines
Tue 26/89:30OTP - CPT
1 stop27h 20mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 9/7R12 355
Mon 4/823:00CPT - OTP
1 stop23h 45mKLM
Wed 20/813:45OTP - CPT
1 stop32h 40mKLM
Deal found 10/7R12 444
Mon 4/823:00CPT - OTP
1 stop23h 45mMultiple Airlines
Wed 20/813:10OTP - CPT
2 stops24h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/7R12 622
Mon 4/823:00CPT - OTP
2 stops20h 10mAir France
Wed 20/813:10OTP - CPT
2 stops24h 30mAir France
Deal found 10/7R13 190
Tue 5/818:05CPT - OTP
2 stops23h 30mLufthansa
Sun 24/813:55OTP - CPT
2 stops23h 45mLufthansa
Deal found 9/7R18 710
Mon 4/811:05CPT - OTP
2 stops27h 15mSWISS
Sun 24/86:30OTP - CPT
2 stops35h 15mSWISS
Deal found 9/7R19 030
Mon 4/813:05CPT - OTP
1 stop24h 40mEmirates
Tue 19/82:20OTP - CPT
1 stop34h 15mEmirates
Deal found 10/7R19 775
Mon 4/814:00CPT - OTP
2 stops26h 25mBritish Airways
Wed 20/816:15OTP - CPT
1 stop19h 45mBritish Airways
Deal found 10/7R31 776
Tue 5/86:05CPT - OTP
2 stops31h 10mQatar Airways
Mon 25/817:10OTP - CPT
3 stops42h 45mQatar Airways
Deal found 9/7R42 427

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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 July 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Cape Town to Bucharest that are best for you.

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Depart

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Price

Cape TownBucharest

CPT - OTP

CPTOTP

Cape Town Intl

Mon 4/8

16:35-8:10

1 stop14h 35m

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

Tue 26/8

9:30-11:50

1 stop27h 20m

R12 355

Cape TownBucharest

CPT - OTP

CPTOTP

Cape Town Intl

Mon 4/8

23:00-23:45

1 stop23h 45m

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

Wed 20/8

13:45-21:25

1 stop32h 40m

R12 444

Cape TownBucharest

CPT - OTP

CPTOTP

Cape Town Intl

Mon 4/8

23:00-23:45

1 stop23h 45m

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

Wed 20/8

13:10-12:40

2 stops24h 30m

R12 622

Cape TownBucharest

CPT - OTP

CPTOTP

Cape Town Intl

Mon 4/8

23:00-20:10

2 stops20h 10m

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

Wed 20/8

13:10-12:40

2 stops24h 30m

R13 190

Cape TownBucharest

CPT - OTP

CPTOTP

Cape Town Intl

Tue 5/8

18:05-18:35

2 stops23h 30m

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

Sun 24/8

13:55-12:40

2 stops23h 45m

R18 710

Cape TownBucharest

CPT - OTP

CPTOTP

Cape Town Intl

Mon 4/8

11:05-15:20

2 stops27h 15m

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

Sun 24/8

6:30-16:45

2 stops35h 15m

R19 030

Cape TownBucharest

CPT - OTP

CPTOTP

Cape Town Intl

Mon 4/8

13:05-14:45

1 stop24h 40m

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

Tue 19/8

2:20-11:35

1 stop34h 15m

R19 775

Cape TownBucharest

CPT - OTP

CPTOTP

Cape Town Intl

Mon 4/8

14:00-17:25

2 stops26h 25m

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

Wed 20/8

16:15-11:00

1 stop19h 45m

R31 776

Cape TownBucharest

CPT - OTP

CPTOTP

Cape Town Intl

Tue 5/8

6:05-14:15

2 stops31h 10m

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

Mon 25/8

17:10-10:55

3 stops42h 45m

R42 427

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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 11 July 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Cape Town to Bucharest in the morning. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 8% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the evening.

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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 July 2025.
Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with Emirates, KLM, andAir France 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.
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 285 reviews
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Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 285 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 285 reviews
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Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.
KLM
7,8
Good
1 372 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 285 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.
Air France
7,5
Good
1 467 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 285 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.
SWISS
7,5
Good
1 655 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 285 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 596 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 285 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.

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 (R12 355), KLM (R12 444), and Air France (R13 190) offers the cheapest pricing from Cape Town to Bucharest. Turkish Airlines is 10% 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 11 July 2025.
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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 July 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Turkish AirlinesCheapestR11 735AverageR13 005FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR12 318AverageR13 188FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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