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Cheapest return flight
R13 145
Typical prices: R15 949-R19 708
SWISS
Mon 19/11Sun 25/11
OTP - CPT • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way flight
R10 613
Typical prices: R10 559-R13 337
Multiple Airlines
Sat 29/12
OTP - CPT • 3 stops
Direct flights
Not available
There are currently no direct flights between Bucharest Otopeni Intl Airport and Cape Town. You'll need to take a connecting flight to reach the destination.
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When to book
21 weeks
in advance
Our data shows that travellers who book at least 21 weeks in advance save around 47% compared to booking last minute.
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When to travel
May
Cheapest • 24% price drop
January
Most popular
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Top stopover airports
Frankfurt am Main (FRA)
Cheapest • Avg R13 491 (return)
Istanbul (IST)
Shortest trip • 15h 16m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Bucharest to Cape Town (OTP-CPT)

 
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Recent return flight deals from Otopeni Intl to Cape Town

Thu, Nov 19 - Wed, Nov 25
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16:40 - 7:35OTP  Bucharest Otopeni Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl
14h 55m1 stop Zurich
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9:20 - 1:15CPT  Cape Town Intl-OTP Bucharest Otopeni Intl
15h 55m1 stop Zurich
R13 145SWISS
Wed, Feb 17 - Fri, Feb 26
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12:35 - 13:25OTP  Bucharest Otopeni Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl
24h 50m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Johannesburg OR Tambo
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6:00 - 11:30CPT  Cape Town Intl-OTP Bucharest Otopeni Intl
29h 30m2 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
R13 545Multiple Airlines
Wed, Nov 18 - Wed, Nov 25
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4:30 - 13:00OTP  Bucharest Otopeni Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl
32h 30m3 stops Belgrade Nikola Tesla Vienna Intl Addis Ababa Bole
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15:10 - 13:30CPT  Cape Town Intl-OTP Bucharest Otopeni Intl
22h 20m2 stops Addis Ababa Bole Vienna Intl
R13 695Multiple Airlines
Thu, Nov 19 - Wed, Nov 25
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6:30 - 14:10OTP  Bucharest Otopeni Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl
31h 40m3 stops Zurich Vienna Intl Addis Ababa Bole
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13:50 - 13:30CPT  Cape Town Intl-OTP Bucharest Otopeni Intl
23h 40m2 stops Addis Ababa Bole Vienna Intl
R13 795Multiple Airlines
Thu, Nov 19 - Wed, Nov 25
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6:30 - 7:35OTP  Bucharest Otopeni Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl
25h 05m1 stop Zurich
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9:20 - 1:15CPT  Cape Town Intl-OTP Bucharest Otopeni Intl
15h 55m1 stop Zurich
R13 861SWISS
Sun, Nov 15 - Mon, Nov 23
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4:30 - 13:00OTP  Bucharest Otopeni Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl
32h 30m3 stops Belgrade Nikola Tesla Oslo Gardermoen Addis Ababa Bole
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15:10 - 1:45CPT  Cape Town Intl-OTP Bucharest Otopeni Intl
34h 35m3 stops Addis Ababa Bole Oslo Gardermoen Warsaw Frederic Chopin
R13 945Multiple Airlines
Thu, Nov 19 - Wed, Nov 25
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13:15 - 14:35OTP  Bucharest Otopeni Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl
25h 20m2 stops Munich Franz Josef Strauss Johannesburg OR Tambo
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9:20 - 1:15CPT  Cape Town Intl-OTP Bucharest Otopeni Intl
15h 55m1 stop Zurich
R13 995Multiple Airlines
Thu, Nov 19 - Wed, Nov 25
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14:40 - 13:00OTP  Bucharest Otopeni Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl
22h 20m2 stops Madrid Barajas Addis Ababa Bole
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13:50 - 21:25CPT  Cape Town Intl-OTP Bucharest Otopeni Intl
31h 35m2 stops Addis Ababa Bole Madrid Barajas
R14 061Multiple Airlines
Thu, Nov 19 - Wed, Nov 25
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13:55 - 14:10OTP  Bucharest Otopeni Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl
24h 15m2 stops Vienna Intl Addis Ababa Bole
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15:10 - 13:30CPT  Cape Town Intl-OTP Bucharest Otopeni Intl
22h 20m2 stops Addis Ababa Bole Vienna Intl
R14 111Multiple Airlines
Thu, Nov 19 - Wed, Nov 25
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13:55 - 14:10OTP  Bucharest Otopeni Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl
24h 15m2 stops Vienna Intl Addis Ababa Bole
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13:50 - 18:25CPT  Cape Town Intl-OTP Bucharest Otopeni Intl
28h 35m2 stops Addis Ababa Bole Vienna Intl
R14 178Multiple Airlines
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Price, demand, and travel trends for Bucharest Otopeni Intl Airport to Cape Town flights

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How much is a return flight from Bucharest Otopeni Intl Airport to Cape Town?

Return flights from Bucharest Otopeni Intl Airport to Cape Town typically range from R15 949 to R19 708. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was R13 145 on SWISS.

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Bucharest Otopeni Intl Airport to Cape Town?

Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Tuesday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Bucharest Otopeni Intl Airport to Cape Town. It’s 10% cheaper than the average day, while Saturday is the most expensive, with prices 13% higher.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Bucharest Otopeni Intl Airport to Cape Town?

•May is the cheapest month to fly from Bucharest Otopeni Intl Airport to Cape Town at R13 545 return.
•October (R28 206) and December (R19 542) are the most expensive months.
•The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 108% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

When are flights from Bucharest Otopeni Intl Airport to Cape Town the cheapest?

Flights from Bucharest Otopeni Intl Airport to Cape Town are cheapest 21 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 47% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

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Key details for Bucharest Otopeni Intl Airport to Cape Town flights

Low season

August

Cheapest flight

R10 613
Beat the crowds with an average 24% drop in traveller numbers.
The most popular month to fly with an average 207% increase in traveller numbers.
One-way flight from Bucharest Otopeni Intl Airport to Cape Town

When to book flights from Otopeni Intl to Cape Town

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Otopeni Intl to Cape Town based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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Your Bucharest Otopeni Intl Airport to Cape Town flight questions, answered

Find helpful answers about this route, including flight times, airports, airlines, and booking tips.

  • Which cabin classes can I book on flights from Bucharest Otopeni Intl Airport to Cape Town?

    Two cabin classes are available on flights from Bucharest Otopeni Intl Airport to Cape Town:

    • Economy class
    • Business Class

  • How long is a flight from Bucharest Otopeni Intl Airport to Cape Town?

    A direct flight from Bucharest Otopeni Intl Airport to Cape Town takes 00m, covering 14 099 km.

  • Do I need a passport to fly from Bucharest Otopeni Intl Airport to Cape Town?

    Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

  • How much should I expect to pay for a Bucharest Otopeni Intl Airport to Cape Town flight?

    Return flights from Bucharest Otopeni Intl Airport to Cape Town range from R15 949 to R19 708, with an average of R17 832 over the past 12 months. Anything below R15 949 counts as a good deal.

  • How expensive are last-minute Bucharest Otopeni Intl Airport to Cape Town flights?

    Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 18% above the R17 832 route average. Book 21 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

  • Have flight prices from Bucharest Otopeni Intl Airport to Cape Town changed much recently?

    Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about R13 145 to R37 148. That means the highest observed fare was about 3x higher than the lowest one.

  • How are flight prices from Bucharest Otopeni Intl Airport to Cape Town looking right now?

    One-way fares from Bucharest Otopeni Intl Airport to Cape Town are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about R14 159, which is 23% above the typical average for this route.

  • Which car hire options are available at Cape Town Intl Airport (CPT)?

    Cape Town Intl Airport (CPT) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around R51 for economy cars. Top options include:

    • Europcar
    • Sixt
    • GREEN MOTION
    • Hertz
    • Woodford

  • Which airports can I use when flying from Bucharest Otopeni Intl Airport to Cape Town?

    Flights from Bucharest Otopeni Intl Airport to Cape Town usually depart from Bucharest Otopeni Intl (OTP) and arrive at Cape Town Intl (CPT).

  • Which airports do connecting flights from Bucharest Otopeni Intl Airport to Cape Town pass through?

    One-stop flights from Bucharest Otopeni Intl Airport to Cape Town most commonly connect through:

    • Istanbul (IST) – 44% of one-stop connections
    • Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) – 23% of one-stop connections
    • Zurich (ZRH) – 13% of one-stop connections
    • Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) – 10% of one-stop connections

  • Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Bucharest Otopeni Intl Airport to Cape Town?

    Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 21% on flights from Bucharest Otopeni Intl Airport to Cape Town. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at R16 127 return on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at R20 242, a difference of R4 115.

    KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

  • How much time can I save by choosing a different stopover airport from Bucharest Otopeni Intl Airport to Cape Town?

    Flying via Istanbul (IST) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 15h 16m, compared to 15h 29m via Zurich (ZRH) and 16h 39m via Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS).

  • What is the time difference between Bucharest Otopeni Intl Airport and Cape Town?

    Cape Town is 1 hour behind Bucharest Otopeni Intl Airport (South Africa Time vs Eastern European Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

  • What popular places can I visit in Cape Town?

    Some of the most popular sights in Cape Town are Sea Point Pavilion, Bloubergstrand Beach, and Camps Bay Beach. These are among the most viewed places in Cape Town on KAYAK.

Your guide to booking Bucharest Otopeni Intl Airport to Cape Town flights

Get tips on when to book, when to fly, and what to know before your trip.
  • If your dates are flexible, aim for a Tuesday departure and avoid flying on Saturday. On this route, Tuesday flights average R16 127, about R4 115 less than Saturday fares (20% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • For the best chance at a low fare, aim to book around 21 weeks before you fly. On this route, that window historically saves about 47% versus last-minute pricing (KAYAK booking data, last 12 months).
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your Bucharest Otopeni Intl Airport to Cape Town trip for May. Fares historically average R13 545 return in that month – typically R14 661 less than the most expensive month, which is October (based on the last 12 months).
  • If you're arriving late at night and need somewhere to stay, check out these hotels close to Cape Town Intl Airport.

    • Hotel Verde Cape Town Airport
    • Road Lodge Cape Town International Airport

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