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Cheap flights from South Africa to Romania from R7 355

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.
JNB — OTP
Dec 15 — Dec 221
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap 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 15 November 2025.

Round-trip from

R12 560

One-way from

R7 355

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

R12 168
Turkish Airlines
  • Turkish Airlines
  • 13/2-17/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 44h 45m total
  • South Africa to Romania
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12/5
  • 12/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 28h 15m total
  • South Africa to Romania
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price (R18 228 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R3 582 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in November 2025
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Best flights from South Africa to Romania
Discover carefully curated flight deals from South Africa to Romania that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 15 November 2025.

Fri 13/219:05JNB - OTP
1 stop25h 25mTurkish Airlines
Tue 17/215:30OTP - JNB
1 stop19h 20mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 14/11R12 560
Fri 13/219:20JNB - OTP
1 stop20h 30mAir France
Tue 17/213:10OTP - JNB
1 stop23h 00mAir France
Deal found 13/11R13 192
Fri 13/223:59JNB - OTP
1 stop23h 31mKLM
Tue 17/213:55OTP - JNB
2 stops22h 15mKLM
Deal found 14/11R13 635
Fri 13/219:45JNB - OTP
2 stops16h 45mAustrian Airlines
Tue 17/26:55OTP - JNB
2 stops26h 35mAustrian Airlines
Deal found 14/11R14 642
Fri 13/211:40JNB - OTP
2 stops36h 10mLufthansa
Tue 17/26:05OTP - JNB
2 stops27h 25mLufthansa
Deal found 13/11R14 659
Fri 6/27:55CPT - OTP
1 stop36h 15mAir France
Tue 10/28:40OTP - CPT
1 stop21h 10mAir France
Deal found 14/11R13 243
Fri 6/214:00CPT - OTP
2 stops25h 25mKLM
Tue 10/26:00OTP - CPT
2 stops23h 50mKLM
Deal found 14/11R13 926

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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 15 November 2025.
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

Fly to

Romania

Route

Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgBucharest

JNB - OTP

JNBOTP

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 13/2

19:05-20:30

1 stop25h 25m

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

Tue 17/2

15:30-10:50

1 stop19h 20m

R12 560

JohannesburgBucharest

JNB - OTP

JNBOTP

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 13/2

19:20-15:50

1 stop20h 30m

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

Tue 17/2

13:10-12:10

1 stop23h 00m

R13 192

Cape TownBucharest

CPT - OTP

CPTOTP

Cape Town Intl

Fri 6/2

7:55-20:10

1 stop36h 15m

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

Tue 10/2

8:40-5:50

1 stop21h 10m

R13 243

JohannesburgBucharest

JNB - OTP

JNBOTP

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 13/2

23:59-23:30

1 stop23h 31m

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

Tue 17/2

13:55-12:10

2 stops22h 15m

R13 635

Cape TownBucharest

CPT - OTP

CPTOTP

Cape Town Intl

Fri 6/2

14:00-15:25

2 stops25h 25m

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

Tue 10/2

6:00-5:50

2 stops23h 50m

R13 926

JohannesburgBucharest

JNB - OTP

JNBOTP

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 13/2

19:45-12:30

2 stops16h 45m

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

Tue 17/2

6:55-9:30

2 stops26h 35m

R14 642

JohannesburgBucharest

JNB - OTP

JNBOTP

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 13/2

11:40-23:50

2 stops36h 10m

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

Tue 17/2

6:05-9:30

2 stops27h 25m

R14 659

Cape TownBucharest

CPT - OTP

CPTOTP

Cape Town Intl

Tue 12/5

13:00-18:15

2 stops28h 15m

R7 355

Cape TownBucharest

CPT - OTP

CPTOTP

Cape Town Intl

Thu 12/3

12:35-13:20

1 stop24h 45m

R7 526

Cape TownBucharest

CPT - OTP

CPTOTP

Cape Town Intl

Sun 25/1

0:30-16:35

3 stops40h 05m

R7 526

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Best time to book a flight from South Africa to Romania

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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 560). Flying from South Africa to Romania in January is currently the most expensive (average of R12 816). 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.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from ZA to RO?

Find hourly flight availability from South Africa to Romania. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 15 November 2025.

Unlike in the evening, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 17% on flights from South Africa to Romania by exploring options for tickets at midday.

What is the cheapest day to fly from South Africa to Romania?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from South Africa to Romania. Price data was last updated on 10 November 2024.

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their South Africa to Romania flight should consider departing on Monday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Tuesday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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 15 November 2025.
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
1 411 reviews
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Crew

8,4

Overall

7,7

Boarding

7,8

Entertainment

7,1

Comfort

7,7

Food

7,3

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
1 411 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 411 reviews
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Crew

8,4

Overall

7,7

Boarding

7,8

Entertainment

7,1

Comfort

7,7

Food

7,3

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
3 664 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 411 reviews
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Crew

8,4

Overall

7,7

Boarding

7,8

Entertainment

7,1

Comfort

7,7

Food

7,3

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.
Air France
7,4
Good
1 487 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 411 reviews
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Crew

8,4

Overall

7,7

Boarding

7,8

Entertainment

7,1

Comfort

7,7

Food

7,3

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
4 045 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 411 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,4

Overall

7,7

Boarding

7,8

Entertainment

7,1

Comfort

7,7

Food

7,3

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
7 574 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 411 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,4

Overall

7,7

Boarding

7,8

Entertainment

7,1

Comfort

7,7

Food

7,3

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

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

    There are many flights that can get you from South Africa to Romania in 20h 30m. Fly via Turkish Airlines, Air France, or KLM 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 560). Flying from South Africa to Romania in January is currently the most expensive (average of R12 816). 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 4 airlines flying from South Africa to Romania

Discover the top 4 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 15 November 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
LufthansaCheapestR8 838AverageR10 438FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Air FranceCheapestR11 071AverageR16 194FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR11 104AverageR12 856FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR11 473AverageR13 093FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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