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Cheap flights from South Africa to Romania from R6 588

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 24/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — OTP
Feb 1 — Feb 81
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from South Africa to Romania

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Cheapest flights from South Africa to Romania
Explore the most affordable flight options available from South Africa to Romania. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 2 January 2026.

Mon 9/217:15CPT - OTP
1 stop20h 55mTurkish Airlines
Mon 23/221:50OTP - CPT
1 stop14h 00mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 31/12R11 228
Mon 9/215:20CPT - OTP
2 stops33h 45mLufthansa
Mon 23/213:05OTP - CPT
2 stops24h 20mLufthansa
Deal found 31/12R12 037
Thu 19/319:10JNB - OTP
1 stop25h 20mTurkish Airlines
Mon 23/310:10OTP - JNB
1 stop24h 40mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 1/1R12 235
Thu 4/616:35CPT - OTP
1 stop21h 00mTurkish Airlines
Mon 8/615:55OTP - CPT
1 stop20h 55mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 31/12R12 301
Mon 9/218:25CPT - OTP
2 stops21h 00mKLM
Mon 23/28:35OTP - CPT
1 stop37h 20mKLM
Deal found 31/12R12 599
Tue 16/616:35CPT - OTP
1 stop26h 40mTurkish Airlines
Thu 9/721:35OTP - CPT
1 stop15h 15mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 1/1R13 606
Sun 8/20:30CPT - OTP
3 stops40h 05mMultiple Airlines
Mon 23/210:20OTP - CPT
3 stops45h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 31/12R14 233
Thu 4/613:15CPT - OTP
1 stop35h 05mEmirates
Mon 8/615:40OTP - CPT
1 stop26h 00mEmirates
Deal found 1/1R17 420
Thu 19/39:25JNB - OTP
3 stops21h 15mQatar Airways
Mon 23/310:40OTP - JNB
1 stop22h 00mQatar Airways
Deal found 1/1R17 618
Thu 4/618:50CPT - OTP
1 stop29h 35mBritish Airways
Mon 8/615:30OTP - CPT
2 stops24h 05mBritish Airways
Deal found 1/1R18 180

Find flight deals from South Africa to Romania

Keep the following information in mind while searching for South Africa to Romania flight deals. Data was last updated 2 January 2026.

Round-trip from

R12 235

One-way from

R6 588

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

R12 384
Turkish Airlines
  • Turkish Airlines
  • 19/3-23/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 50h 00m total
  • South Africa to Romania
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Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 24/3
  • 1 total stop
  • 24h 35m total
  • South Africa to Romania
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 4% potential increase in price (R10 144 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R3 577 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in January 2026
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Customise your flight search to find flights from South Africa to Romania 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 2 January 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from South Africa to Romania that are best for you.

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South Africa

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Romania

Route

Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgBucharest

JNB - OTP

JNBOTP

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 19/3

19:10-20:30

1 stop25h 20m

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

Mon 23/3

10:10-10:50

1 stop24h 40m

R12 235

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 301

Cape TownBucharest

CPT - OTP

CPTOTP

Cape Town Intl

Tue 16/6

16:35-20:15

1 stop26h 40m

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

Thu 9/7

21:35-11:50

1 stop15h 15m

R13 606

Cape TownBucharest

CPT - OTP

CPTOTP

Cape Town Intl

Thu 4/6

13:15-1:20

1 stop35h 05m

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

Mon 8/6

15:40-16:40

1 stop26h 00m

R17 420

JohannesburgBucharest

JNB - OTP

JNBOTP

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 19/3

9:25-6:40

3 stops21h 15m

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

Mon 23/3

10:40-8:40

1 stop22h 00m

R17 618

Cape TownBucharest

CPT - OTP

CPTOTP

Cape Town Intl

Thu 4/6

18:50-1:25

1 stop29h 35m

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

Mon 8/6

15:30-14:35

2 stops24h 05m

R18 180

Cape TownBucharest

CPT - OTP

CPTOTP

Cape Town Intl

Tue 16/6

14:00-15:25

2 stops24h 25m

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

Thu 9/7

15:40-14:35

2 stops23h 55m

R19 220

Cape TownBucharest

CPT - OTP

CPTOTP

Cape Town Intl

Tue 16/6

19:30-7:45

1 stop35h 15m

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

Thu 9/7

10:40-12:40

2 stops27h 00m

R20 640

Cape TownBucharest

CPT - OTP

CPTOTP

Cape Town Intl

Tue 16/6

23:30-1:25

2 stops24h 55m

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

Thu 9/7

8:25-13:45

3 stops30h 20m

R22 307

JohannesburgBucharest

JNB - OTP

JNBOTP

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 24/3

12:45-13:20

1 stop24h 35m

R6 588

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

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Everything you need to know about your flight from South Africa to Romania

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from South Africa to Romania?

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Romania (average of R7 315). Flying from South Africa to Romania in December is currently the most expensive (average of R12 285). 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.

Reviews of airlines servicing Romania

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Romania. 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 Romania. Reviews last updated 2 January 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from South Africa to Romania, such as KLM, Qatar Airways, andAir France. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
KLM
7,7
Good
1 435 reviews
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Crew

8,4

Overall

7,7

Boarding

7,7

Entertainment

7,1

Comfort

7,6

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
1 435 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 435 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,4

Overall

7,7

Boarding

7,7

Entertainment

7,1

Comfort

7,6

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
3 699 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 435 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,4

Overall

7,7

Boarding

7,7

Entertainment

7,1

Comfort

7,6

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
Air France
7,4
Good
1 516 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 435 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,4

Overall

7,7

Boarding

7,7

Entertainment

7,1

Comfort

7,6

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
4 147 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 435 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,4

Overall

7,7

Boarding

7,7

Entertainment

7,1

Comfort

7,6

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
7 676 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 435 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,4

Overall

7,7

Boarding

7,7

Entertainment

7,1

Comfort

7,6

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 South Africa to Romania. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • How long is the flight from South Africa to Romania?

    There are many flights that can get you from South Africa to Romania in 21h 15m. Fly via Turkish Airlines, Emirates, or Qatar Airways to get the fastest option. Airlines will cover a distance of 7860 km. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.

  • Can I find deals for flights from South Africa to Romania that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on South Africa to Romania flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from South Africa to Romania?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from South Africa to Romania.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from South Africa to Romania?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from South Africa to Romania 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 South Africa to Romania?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Romania (average of R7 315). Flying from South Africa to Romania in December is currently the most expensive (average of R12 285). 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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Top 3 airlines flying from South Africa to Romania

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from South Africa to Romania. 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 2 January 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
LufthansaCheapestR8 551AverageR10 249FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR10 744AverageR12 375FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR11 101AverageR12 619FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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