How long is the flight from South Africa to Romania?

There are many flights that can get you from South Africa to Romania in 15h 25m. Fly via Turkish Airlines, Lufthansa, or Etihad 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.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Romania ranges from 20.0 - 80.0 inches per month. June is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 80.0 mm. October is typically the driest time to visit Romania when rainfall is around 20.0 mm.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Romania, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 22.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around -1.0 C).

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

When flying from South Africa to Romania, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

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.

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Round-trip from	R11 360
One-way from	R9 046
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	November
Average price	R11 459

Qatar Airways
14/11-21/11
2 total stops
52h 35m total
South Africa to Romania

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33h 45m total
South Africa to Romania

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Thu 7/1

13:45-23:30

3 stops33h 45m

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R9 046

Cape TownBucharest

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Mon 2/11

17:15-20:15

1 stop27h 00m

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21:35-23:00

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R12 017

Cape TownBucharest

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CPTOTP

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Wed 11/11

17:15-8:40

1 stop15h 25m

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

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21:35-12:05

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JohannesburgBucharest

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Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 12/10

8:45-1:10

1 stop15h 25m

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

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19:15-9:55

1 stop14h 40m

R12 214

JohannesburgBucharest

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JNBOTP

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 14/11

13:45-18:20

2 stops28h 35m

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

Sat 21/11

13:15-15:35

2 stops26h 20m

R12 296

JohannesburgBucharest

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - OTP Bucharest Otopeni Intl

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Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 12/10

19:00-15:10

2 stops19h 10m

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

Mon 26/10

19:15-9:55

1 stop14h 40m

R12 362

Cape TownBucharest

CPT Cape Town Intl - OTP Bucharest Otopeni Intl

CPTOTP

Cape Town Intl

Thu 29/10

9:30-1:00

1 stop15h 30m

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

Wed 11/11

14:40-10:35

1 stop19h 55m

R13 724

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JohannesburgCluj Napoca

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - CLJ Cluj Napoca

JNBCLJ

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 7/1

19:55-13:50

1 stop17h 55m

Cluj Napoca

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0:00-0:00

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R14 086

Cape TownBucharest

CPT Cape Town Intl - OTP Bucharest Otopeni Intl

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15:20-15:50

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16:40-17:30

2 stops24h 50m

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Cape TownBucharest

CPT Cape Town Intl - OTP Bucharest Otopeni Intl

CPTOTP

Cape Town Intl

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15:10-3:10

3 stops36h 00m

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

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10:15-13:00

2 stops26h 45m

R14 266

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

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Romania (average of R11 689). Flying from South Africa to Romania in July is currently the most expensive (average of R13 889). 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

Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from South Africa to Romania, such as Turkish Airlines,Qatar Airways, andLufthansa. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Turkish Airlines

7,4

Good

4 452 reviews

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1 / 20

6,0

Good

Anonymous,Sept 2026

LAX - IST

The plane was old, dirty and ground staff are not good. They are stand offish and unfriendly.

Turkish Airlines

7,4

Good

4 452 reviews

Turkish Airlines

7,4

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4 452 reviews

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1 / 20

6,0

Good

Anonymous,Sept 2026

LAX - IST

The plane was old, dirty and ground staff are not good. They are stand offish and unfriendly.

Qatar Airways

7,3

Good

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Turkish Airlines

7,4

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4 452 reviews

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6,0

Good

Anonymous,Sept 2026

LAX - IST

The plane was old, dirty and ground staff are not good. They are stand offish and unfriendly.

Lufthansa

6,8

Okay

8 252 reviews

Turkish Airlines

7,4

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4 452 reviews

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1 / 20

6,0

Good

Anonymous,Sept 2026

LAX - IST

The plane was old, dirty and ground staff are not good. They are stand offish and unfriendly.

Related info for your journey

How long is the flight from South Africa to Romania?
There are many flights that can get you from South Africa to Romania in 15h 25m. Fly via Turkish Airlines, Lufthansa, or Etihad 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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Romania (average of R11 689). Flying from South Africa to Romania in July is currently the most expensive (average of R13 889). 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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Turkish Airlines	CheapestR9 796	AverageR13 555	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Turkish Airlines flights
Qatar Airways	CheapestR10 245	AverageR13 937	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%	Search Qatar Airways flights
Lufthansa	CheapestR10 617	AverageR11 966	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time76%	Search Lufthansa flights

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