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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Bucharest Otopeni Airport to Cape Town Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from $1,280. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.

Cape Town.$1,222 per passenger.Departing Wed, 25 Nov, returning Wed, 9 Dec.Return flight with Lufthansa and SWISS.Outbound indirect flight with Lufthansa, departs from Bucharest Otopeni on Wed, 25 Nov, arriving in Cape Town.Inbound indirect flight with SWISS, departs from Cape Town on Wed, 9 Dec, arriving in Bucharest Otopeni.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,222, select.

Cape Town.$1,247 per passenger.Departing Wed, 20 Jan, returning Wed, 27 Jan.Return flight with Lufthansa and SWISS.Outbound indirect flight with Lufthansa, departs from Bucharest Otopeni on Wed, 20 Jan, arriving in Cape Town.Inbound indirect flight with SWISS, departs from Cape Town on Wed, 27 Jan, arriving in Bucharest Otopeni.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,247, select.

Cape Town.$1,280 per passenger.Departing Tue, 14 Apr, returning Tue, 21 Apr.Return flight with KLM.Outbound indirect flight with KLM, departs from Bucharest Otopeni on Tue, 14 Apr, arriving in Cape Town.Inbound indirect flight with KLM, departs from Cape Town on Tue, 21 Apr, arriving in Bucharest Otopeni.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,280, select.

Cape Town.$1,298 per passenger.Departing Tue, 1 Dec, returning Tue, 15 Dec.Return flight with Lufthansa.Outbound indirect flight with Lufthansa, departs from Bucharest Otopeni on Tue, 1 Dec, arriving in Cape Town.Inbound indirect flight with Lufthansa, departs from Cape Town on Tue, 15 Dec, arriving in Bucharest Otopeni.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,298, select.

Cape Town.$1,349 per passenger.Departing Wed, 2 Sep, returning Wed, 9 Sep.Return flight with Lufthansa.Outbound indirect flight with Lufthansa, departs from Bucharest Otopeni on Wed, 2 Sep, arriving in Cape Town.Inbound indirect flight with Lufthansa, departs from Cape Town on Wed, 9 Sep, arriving in Bucharest Otopeni.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,349, select.

Cape Town.$1,376 per passenger.Departing Tue, 10 Nov, returning Tue, 17 Nov.Return flight with Lufthansa.Outbound indirect flight with Lufthansa, departs from Bucharest Otopeni on Tue, 10 Nov, arriving in Cape Town.Inbound indirect flight with Lufthansa, departs from Cape Town on Tue, 17 Nov, arriving in Bucharest Otopeni.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,376, select.

Cape Town.$1,391 per passenger.Departing Tue, 2 Jun, returning Thu, 11 Jun.Return flight with SWISS.Outbound indirect flight with SWISS, departs from Bucharest Otopeni on Tue, 2 Jun, arriving in Cape Town.Inbound indirect flight with SWISS, departs from Cape Town on Thu, 11 Jun, arriving in Bucharest Otopeni.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,391, select.

Cape Town.$1,394 per passenger.Departing Tue, 12 May, returning Sat, 23 May.Return flight with SWISS.Outbound indirect flight with SWISS, departs from Bucharest Otopeni on Tue, 12 May, arriving in Cape Town.Inbound indirect flight with SWISS, departs from Cape Town on Sat, 23 May, arriving in Bucharest Otopeni.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,394, select.

Cape Town.$1,395 per passenger.Departing Thu, 24 Sep, returning Thu, 1 Oct.Return flight with KLM.Outbound indirect flight with KLM, departs from Bucharest Otopeni on Thu, 24 Sep, arriving in Cape Town.Inbound indirect flight with KLM, departs from Cape Town on Thu, 1 Oct, arriving in Bucharest Otopeni.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,395, select.

Cape Town.$1,396 per passenger.Departing Sat, 25 Apr, returning Sat, 9 May.Return flight with KLM.Outbound indirect flight with KLM, departs from Bucharest Otopeni on Sat, 25 Apr, arriving in Cape Town.Inbound indirect flight with KLM, departs from Cape Town on Sat, 9 May, arriving in Bucharest Otopeni.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,396, select.

Cape Town.$1,416 per passenger.Departing Sun, 5 Apr, returning Thu, 11 Jun.Return flight with KLM.Outbound indirect flight with KLM, departs from Bucharest Otopeni on Sun, 5 Apr, arriving in Cape Town.Inbound indirect flight with KLM, departs from Cape Town on Thu, 11 Jun, arriving in Bucharest Otopeni.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,416, select.

Cape Town.$1,454 per passenger.Departing Fri, 29 Jan, returning Sun, 7 Feb.Return flight with Air France.Outbound indirect flight with Air France, departs from Bucharest Otopeni on Fri, 29 Jan, arriving in Cape Town.Inbound indirect flight with Air France, departs from Cape Town on Sun, 7 Feb, arriving in Bucharest Otopeni.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,454, select.

Cape Town.$1,477 per passenger.Departing Fri, 22 May, returning Tue, 2 Jun.Return flight with SWISS.Outbound indirect flight with SWISS, departs from Bucharest Otopeni on Fri, 22 May, arriving in Cape Town.Inbound indirect flight with SWISS, departs from Cape Town on Tue, 2 Jun, arriving in Bucharest Otopeni.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,477, select.

Cape Town.$1,540 per passenger.Departing Wed, 24 Jun, returning Thu, 2 Jul.Return flight with Lufthansa.Outbound indirect flight with Lufthansa, departs from Bucharest Otopeni on Wed, 24 Jun, arriving in Cape Town.Inbound indirect flight with Lufthansa, departs from Cape Town on Thu, 2 Jul, arriving in Bucharest Otopeni.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,540, select.

Cape Town.$1,718 per passenger.Departing Thu, 27 Aug, returning Sat, 5 Sep.Return flight with Lufthansa.Outbound indirect flight with Lufthansa, departs from Bucharest Otopeni on Thu, 27 Aug, arriving in Cape Town.Inbound indirect flight with Lufthansa, departs from Cape Town on Sat, 5 Sep, arriving in Bucharest Otopeni.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,718, select.

Cape Town.$1,729 per passenger.Departing Wed, 1 Jul, returning Thu, 9 Jul.Return flight with Lufthansa.Outbound indirect flight with Lufthansa, departs from Bucharest Otopeni on Wed, 1 Jul, arriving in Cape Town.Inbound indirect flight with Lufthansa, departs from Cape Town on Thu, 9 Jul, arriving in Bucharest Otopeni.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,729, select.

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Finding cheap flights from Bucharest Otopeni to Cape Town: Frequently asked questions

How much are return flights from Bucharest Otopeni to Cape Town?

The best price we found for a return flight from Bucharest Otopeni to Cape Town is $1,219. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.

Which airlines fly direct from Bucharest Otopeni to Cape Town?

Currently, there are no airlines that fly direct from Bucharest Otopeni to Cape Town. But we found flights with one or more stops from $1,222.

How many flights are there a week from Bucharest Otopeni to Cape Town?

As of March 2026, there are no flights flying from Bucharest Otopeni to Cape Town.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Bucharest Otopeni to Cape Town?

The cheapest month to fly from Bucharest Otopeni to Cape Town is usually November.

Which upcoming date is cheapest to fly from Bucharest Otopeni Airport to Cape Town Airport on?

After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Bucharest Otopeni Airport to Cape Town Airport on Wednesday, 25 November 2026.

Can I get a direct flight from Bucharest Otopeni Airport to Cape Town Airport?

No airlines currently offer direct flights between Bucharest Otopeni Airport and Cape Town Airport. Most routes have one or more stops.

How can I find the best flight deal to Cape Town?

We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Cape Town but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.

When is the best time to book flights to Cape Town?

We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Cape Town is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

Which is the cheapest airline to fly from Bucharest Otopeni Airport to Cape Town with?

Currently, Lufthansa offers the cheapest flight tickets to Cape Town.

Flying from Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT): what you need to know

Bucharest and Cape Town are both in the UTC+2 timezone. This means there's no time difference to consider.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your OTP to CPT flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid any last-minute rush.
Flying during a peak time like July? Major public holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer queues at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
If you'd like to break up your flight, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport to Cape Town International Airport. These are the top stopovers between OTP and CPT:
- Istanbul Ataturk Airport
- Dubai Airport
- Charles de Gaulle Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT)

The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport to Cape Town International Airport flight is $840. A round-trip plane ticket is currently $1,222. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from OTP to CPT if you book early. Airlines often have some fantastic early bird discounts.
Getting cheap flights from Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport to Cape Town International Airport is easy if you're flexible with your travel dates. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest fares throughout the month and score a great deal.
Picking up cheap flights from OTP to CPT is a piece of cake with Price Alerts. Simply set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll get in touch as soon as a new discounted fare appears.
Tailor your trip using filters. Pick your arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort the results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport to Cape Town International Airport.

Handy information about Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP)

Of all flights departing from Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport, 71.27% land on time at their destination.
Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport is around 21 kilometres from central Bucharest. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take you 35 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
The trip when using public transport usually takes 1 hour 35 minutes.
Have an early flight from Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport to Cape Town International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these hotels near OTP:

Arriving at Cape Town International Airport (CPT)

The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport to Cape Town International Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near CPT instead:
Hit the road running by picking up a Cape Town International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Europcar, Carwiz or First - Car Hire to explore Cape Town and beyond.
To secure the lowest price, reserve your ride from Cape Town International Airport about one week before you travel.

Getting from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to central Cape Town

From Cape Town International Airport, Cape Town is approximately 19 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to reach the centre by car.

When to fly to Cape Town International Airport (CPT)

The quietest month for a flight from Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport to Cape Town International Airport is April, while June is the most popular. Choose the ideal time to visit Cape Town based on whether you prefer a faster pace or a more relaxed vibe.
The warmest month in Cape Town is February, with the temperature ranging between 16ºC and 27ºC. Book your flights from Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport to Cape Town International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
July has average temperatures of between 9ºC and 19ºC. Search for cheap tickets from OTP to CPT sometime around then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.

Explore more of South Africa

Cape Town is always a good idea, but there are so many other parts of South Africa you'll want to see. About 56 kilometres north-east of Cape Town, a trip to Paarl will keep your itinerary packed. Start with attractions like Bretagne Rock, Skydive Africa and Paarl Trails.
Around 97 kilometres east of Cape Town, Worcester is another essential stop in South Africa. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Green Valley, Queen's Plain and Worcester Town Hall.