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Cheapest return flight
R10 664
Typical prices: R11 748-R15 944
Turkish Airlines
Wed 31/10Thu 15/11
CPT - OTP • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way flight
R8 236
Typical prices: R7 076-R11 344
Multiple Airlines
Tue 27/2
CPT - OTP • 3 stops
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Cheapest • 26% average savings
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Our data shows that travellers who book at least 23 weeks in advance save around 42% compared to booking last minute.
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Cheap Flights to Bucharest

 
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Recent return flight deals to Bucharest

Sat, Oct 31 - Sun, Nov 15
Turkish Airlines Logo
0:55 - 8:40Cape Town  Cape Town Intl-Bucharest Bucharest Otopeni Intl
31h 45m1 stop Istanbul
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15:35 - 23:00Bucharest  Bucharest Otopeni Intl-Cape Town Cape Town Intl
31h 25m1 stop Istanbul
R10 664Turkish Airlines
1 day ago
Sat, Oct 31 - Sun, Nov 15
Turkish Airlines Logo
0:55 - 8:40Cape Town  Cape Town Intl-Bucharest Bucharest Otopeni Intl
31h 45m1 stop Istanbul
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21:45 - 23:00Bucharest  Bucharest Otopeni Intl-Cape Town Cape Town Intl
25h 15m1 stop Istanbul
R10 680Turkish Airlines
3+ days ago
Fri, Nov 6 - Sat, Nov 21
Multiple Airlines Logo
0:20 - 14:15Johannesburg  Johannesburg OR Tambo-Bucharest Bucharest Otopeni Intl
13h 55m1 stop Istanbul
Multiple Airlines Logo
15:35 - 22:25Bucharest  Bucharest Otopeni Intl-Johannesburg Johannesburg OR Tambo
30h 50m1 stop Istanbul
R10 975Multiple Airlines
1 day ago
Mon, Nov 9 - Sun, Nov 22
Qatar Airways Logo
20:20 - 6:40Johannesburg  Johannesburg OR Tambo-Bucharest Bucharest Otopeni Intl
34h 20m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl
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10:40 - 8:40Bucharest  Bucharest Otopeni Intl-Johannesburg Johannesburg OR Tambo
22h 00m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl
R11 304Qatar Airways
3+ days ago
Mon, Nov 2 - Sun, Nov 15
Multiple Airlines Logo
9:50 - 17:25Johannesburg  Johannesburg OR Tambo-Bucharest Bucharest Otopeni Intl
31h 35m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Milan Malpensa
Multiple Airlines Logo
6:00 - 8:25Bucharest  Bucharest Otopeni Intl-Johannesburg Johannesburg OR Tambo
26h 25m2 stops Milan Malpensa Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
R11 845Multiple Airlines
1 day ago
Fri, Dec 25 - Fri, Jan 15
Turkish Airlines Logo
17:15 - 11:55Cape Town  Cape Town Intl-Bucharest Bucharest Otopeni Intl
18h 40m1 stop Istanbul
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15:35 - 23:00Bucharest  Bucharest Otopeni Intl-Cape Town Cape Town Intl
31h 25m1 stop Istanbul
R11 894Turkish Airlines
3+ days ago
Mon, Nov 2 - Sun, Nov 15
Qatar Airways Logo
13:45 - 6:40Johannesburg  Johannesburg OR Tambo-Bucharest Bucharest Otopeni Intl
16h 55m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl
Qatar Airways Logo
10:40 - 8:40Bucharest  Bucharest Otopeni Intl-Johannesburg Johannesburg OR Tambo
22h 00m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl
R12 222Qatar Airways
1 day ago
Mon, Nov 9 - Sun, Nov 22
Multiple Airlines Logo
20:20 - 6:40Johannesburg  Johannesburg OR Tambo-Bucharest Bucharest Otopeni Intl
34h 20m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl
Multiple Airlines Logo
6:00 - 8:25Bucharest  Bucharest Otopeni Intl-Johannesburg Johannesburg OR Tambo
26h 25m2 stops Milan Malpensa Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
R12 764Multiple Airlines
3+ days ago
Thu, Mar 25 - Thu, May 27
Turkish Airlines Logo
17:15 - 20:15Cape Town  Cape Town Intl-Bucharest Bucharest Otopeni Intl
27h 00m1 stop Istanbul
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21:40 - 23:20Bucharest  Bucharest Otopeni Intl-Cape Town Cape Town Intl
26h 40m1 stop Istanbul
R12 879Turkish Airlines
3+ days ago
Wed, Dec 2 - Wed, Dec 9
Qatar Airways Logo
19:25 - 6:40Cape Town  Cape Town Intl-Bucharest Bucharest Otopeni Intl
35h 15m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl
Qatar Airways Logo
10:40 - 10:30Bucharest  Bucharest Otopeni Intl-Cape Town Cape Town Intl
23h 50m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl
R14 519Qatar Airways
3+ days ago
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Price, demand, and travel trends for flights to Bucharest

Use KAYAK data on prices, travel dates, airlines, and seasonal trends to compare options and book flights with more confidence.

What is the cheapest flight to Bucharest?

Cape Town to Bucharest is the cheapest route at R10 664 return, found in the past 5 days on KAYAK. Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Bucharest is the most popular connection with return deals from R10 975.

How much is a flight to Bucharest?

On average, a return flight from South Africa to Bucharest costs R13 172, based on KAYAK data over the past 12 months. Return fares from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport average R12 440, while Cape Town runs a bit higher at R14 384.

What is the cheapest day to fly to Bucharest?

Tuesday is the cheapest day to fly to Bucharest at R12 189 return on average over the past 12 months on KAYAK. Saturday is the most expensive at R14 519.

What is the cheapest month to fly to Bucharest?

•November is the cheapest month to fly to Bucharest with an average price of R11 763 return.
•October (R14 306) and July (R13 830) are the most expensive.
•Based on KAYAK data over the past 12 months.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly to Bucharest?

Morning flights to Bucharest are the cheapest at R12 862 return on average. Night flights are the most expensive at R15 553.

What is a good deal for flights to Bucharest?

Flights under R11 748 are considered a good deal. 25% of KAYAK users found return flights to Bucharest at or below these prices, with the lowest fares from:
•Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport R11 628.

When are flights to Bucharest the cheapest?

Flights to Bucharest are cheapest 23 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 42% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

Key details for flights to Bucharest

Low season

February

Cheapest flight

R8 236
Beat the crowds with an average 67% drop in traveller numbers.
The most popular month to fly with an average 100% increase in traveller numbers.
One-way flight from Cape Town to Bucharest Otopeni Intl Airport

When to book flights to Bucharest

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

Find helpful route details based on KAYAK data, including flight times, airports, airlines, and booking questions.

  • How do I know if a flight to Bucharest is a good deal?

    A good deal on a flight to Bucharest is around R11 748 return. This fare is in the lowest 25% of return flight prices searched on KAYAK, averaged across the cities most often searched as origins by KAYAK users.

  • Which airports serve Bucharest?

    Flights to Bucharest arrive at: Bucharest Baneasa (BBU) and Bucharest Otopeni Intl (OTP).

  • Which city has the cheapest flights to Bucharest?

    Based on fares booked in the past 5 days, the cheapest flights to Bucharest are from Johannesburg, starting at R10 975 return.

  • How expensive are last-minute flights to Bucharest?

    Last-minute fares to Bucharest (booked within two weeks of departure) are typically 27% higher than the average return fare of R13 172.

  • What is the difference between the most popular and the most frequent airline at Bucharest?

    Turkish Airlines operates the most flights from South Africa to Bucharest at 0 per week, while Qatar Airways is the airline most often selected by KAYAK users searching for flights from South Africa to Bucharest. The two are often different because flight volume reflects an airline's schedule, while popularity reflects traveller choice.

  • Which airports serve Bucharest and the surrounding area?

    Flights to Bucharest can arrive at several major airports serving the metro area, including Bucharest Baneasa (BBU) and Bucharest Otopeni Intl (OTP). Nearby alternatives within 80,5 km of Bucharest include Bucharest Baneasa (BBU). This airport is not in Bucharest itself but may be useful depending on your route, airline, and onward travel plans.

Your guide to booking Bucharest flights

From booking to airport arrival, find tips to help you plan your flight with more confidence.
  • For the best chance at a low fare to Bucharest, book around 23 weeks before departure. Based on KAYAK data from the last 12 months, fares are historically about 42% lower during this window than last-minute fares.
  • For flights to Bucharest, a good return fare is around R11 748. If you find a fare below that, you're getting a strong deal.
  • If your travel dates are flexible, consider flying to Bucharest in November. Return fares historically average R11 763, making November the cheapest month to travel based on KAYAK data from the last 12 months.
  • Before you book:

    • Check the route's typical price range so you can spot a deal.
    • Confirm baggage fees and seat selection costs on budget carriers.
    • Verify whether you need any travel documents beyond an ID.
    • Pick a departure airport, since your nearest may not be the cheapest origin.
  • Shift your departure to morning to save up to R2 691 on a return flight. Morning flights to Bucharest average R12 862 compared to R15 553 for evening flights.

Reviews of the top 3 airlines flying to Bucharest

 
Need help choosing which airline to fly with to Bucharest? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
7,4
Turkish AirlinesOverall score based on 4459 reviews
7,5Food
7,8Crew
7,3Boarding
7,5Entertainment
7,3Comfort
Airline reviews

It was great. Left the gate left and my television didn’t work but it was great otherwise.

8,0 ExcellentPatricia, Aug 2026
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It was great. Left the gate left and my television didn’t work but it was great otherwise.

Food wasn’t good but not their fault as I should have pre selected

The seats seems abit small and the reclining is too much, the seat in front of me came back too much and made it uncomfortable for me.

Their weakness is in boarding. Business class rarely boards first and there are no announcements explaining delays, so customers are always left waiting and wondering why boarding has paused.

My experience was amazing. Very friendly hosts and impeccable service.

Everything was great except the meat served was tough and overcooked!

Delays and no explanations nor apologies. Last 4 times I flew Turkish the flight was significantly delayed. I will avoid this company in the future

Friendly cabin crew and the flight was on time. Would recommend toanyone

I recently had a deeply disappointing experience with Turkish Airlines, one I felt compelled to share. Firstly, the staff’s attitude left much to be desired. I encountered consistent rudeness both onboard and from the customer service team. To illustrate, I lost my eyeglasses on the plane. When I approached the airline’s customer service for help, not only were they dismissive, but they also mishandled the information I provided. Even though I had clearly mentioned my flight details in my correspondence, they asked for them again, only to later inform me they couldn’t locate my glasses. Moreover, the flight itself was delayed by three hours, adding to the frustration. Given this experience, I strongly advise reconsidering before booking with Turkish Airlines

Our charging and WiFi were not working in our business class seats, even after they "refreshed" it.

Horrible horrible plane for such a long flight. I thought Qatar was a reputable airline. Was proven so wrong. Never again…:-(

The crew were fabulous. We travelled Doha to Miami and the crew in board we exceptional too.

Qatar was pretty OK for their services but Arangrant was awful at theirs and frankly lied to me. Qatar offers four business class fares and only three of them allow lounge access. This is a horrible policy when you pay so much for business class and shame on them for denying the simple use of their lounges for this confusion. When I requested my business class ticket with Arangrant I knew this and specifically told them I would only purchase the lowest class business seat that would still permit me lounge access on all legs of my trip. They lied to me and said I did and then I was refused this service on my return flights. I had no less than 4-8 schedule changes and got screwed by a late departure from DCA on my double connection to JNB. I lost nearly a full day on my outbound and then had little to no use of the lounges on my outbound flights. To then be denied access on my return flights made the 27 hour trip home pretty awful. Kayak should no longer work with Arangrant as they are dishonest and liars. Qatar should price all four of their business class fares to include lounge access and stop the insanity they have forced on people. My return trip home nearly ruined my entire trip to South Africa and I blame Arangrant for telling me lies and for Qatar for offering insane rules and regulations on such expensive business class fares. For the money I paid to Qatar, I did not receive the full services I was promised. I will probably never use Arangrant and their ignorant services ever again. I will question whether I ever fly on Qatar Airways again as well. When you pay so much and get such little in return, it leaves a bad taste in your mouth. Arangrant gives the whole industry a bad name and Qatar is not far behind them. I can honestly say that the wretched service and way I was treated by both have soured me on travel companies and airlines. It is bad enough that we have an idiot, felon, racist and bigoted president and administration to contend with while he has started an illegal war, I did not expect to get screwed over by Arangrant and Qatar as well. Shame on all of you.

All good. Over four hours flight if provided snacks like Qatar Airways would be better

As gold member there is no priority checkin. Meaning you either have to board with your zone or last with business class pax. As economy pax all the baggage bays are filled by the time you arrive

Overall good but staff in the place looked extremely tired after 8hrs in 14 hrs journey and then service was cut short and response time for calls increased in later part of flight. Food was ok not astonishing

The qatar airways flights were great, the code share with Indigo could have been a lot better. There is no option for web check in, there is not information on the tickets for the INDIGO PNR this caused a problem with security letting us into the airport. The indigo staff did not even want us to line up before they opened the counters. There is not option on the indigo flgith to request special meals.

Vistara i bought a biz class fare but a few days before vistara always changes my biz class flight to economy .. happened to me 4 times .. seated could be wider .. boarding could be more organized .. crew did their best but not enough resources all in all very poor experience Qatar Delhi .. only complain .. no clear signage to lounge for transferring pax .. its a Delhi shot coming.. no feeling of exclusivity for biz/ 1st class pax.. but everything else was much better .. once i boarded Qatar .. i loved it Qatar to Washington .. only complain i boarding .. too crowded .. no separate area for biz/1st class should hav completely separate area for upper class.. security is stifling pax comfort by the gate ..but everything else was great

I liked the food and services provided. I think the seating should be updated cause it’s to congested for economic class.

Crew members service are at its best Seating area is very compact, could be better

Excellent once on board. Security staff at Johannesburg rude and aggressive.

I barely made the flight. We had to take a bus to the plane and the plane smelled awfully of body odor. When the flight attendant walked by she smelled of body odor. It was incredibly uncomfortable. Also my luggage did not make it onto this flight and when it finally arrived home the handle of the luggage was all ripped. I will have to purchase a bag again.

No food just water No entertainment possibilities. No jacks to charge phone or anything

Lufthansa employees they has to work more with the customers and they delayed the flight for two hours every 20 minutes every 20 minutes every 20 minutes every 20 minutes

We did not get to experience LH cityline Flight cancelled 15 minutes before takeoff No alternatives offered

I’ve never been charged for coffee on an airline before. Very disappointing

Efficient boarding process. Staff are nice. Food should be better.

Due to late arrival from prior flight, lost luggage, customs and travel to next terminal was not possible time. We missed our flight. We had to make other arrangements as we needed to get back.

Our trip was Lisbon-Frankfurt- Bangalore. When we reached Lisbon Check in there was not anybody at the Lufthansa counter. There was one and a half-hour delay before the aircraft left Frankfurt. The less said about the food the better. I had an Eco Saver ticket. Does it mean that beggars cannot be choosers' type of attitude to passengers is the order of the day?

Our entertainment/movie and audio did not work during our flight. Two of our bags did not make it to our final home destination. No personal assistant. Everything is via email/web with no assistance.

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