How long is the flight from South Africa to Bulgaria?

Lufthansa and Turkish Airlines can get you from South Africa to Bulgaria in just under 14h. Your travel time can differ by up to 15h 05m. The distance between South Africa and Bulgaria is about 7707 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 Bulgaria ranges from 30.0 - 70.0 inches per month. June is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 70.0 mm. January is typically the driest time to visit Bulgaria when rainfall is around 30.0 mm.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Bulgaria, 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 20.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around -1.0 C).

Can I find deals for flights from South Africa to Bulgaria that include hotel bookings?

Yes. In addition to deals on South Africa to Bulgaria flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

How can I find direct flights from South Africa to Bulgaria?

After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from South Africa to Bulgaria.

Can I find deals for business class flights from South Africa to Bulgaria?

Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from South Africa to Bulgaria by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

R12 166+ Cheap Flights from South Africa to Bulgaria

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Discover carefully curated flight deals from South Africa to Bulgaria that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 4 November 2025.

Thu 12/310:10JNB - VAR

2 stops29h 05mLufthansa

Mon 16/316:00VAR - JNB

2 stops15h 05mLufthansa

Deal found 1/11R12 166

Thu 12/319:10JNB - VAR

1 stop14h 00mTurkish Airlines

Mon 16/321:25VAR - JNB

1 stop13h 25mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 1/11R12 339

Thu 12/319:45JNB - VAR

2 stops19h 30mAustrian Airlines

Mon 16/316:00VAR - JNB

2 stops41h 30mAustrian Airlines

Deal found 3/11R16 181

Cheap flight deals from South Africa to Bulgaria

Round-trip from	R12 166
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	March
Average price	R12 305

Lufthansa
12/3-16/3
4 total stops
44h 10m total
South Africa to Bulgaria

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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 1% potential increase in price (R4 171 potential increase over avg. return price).

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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R2 319 potential savings vs. average return price).

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JohannesburgVarna

JNB - VAR

JNBVAR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 12/3

10:10-15:15

2 stops29h 05m

Varna

Mon 16/3

16:00-7:05

2 stops15h 05m

R12 166

JohannesburgVarna

JNB - VAR

JNBVAR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 12/3

19:10-9:10

1 stop14h 00m

Varna

Mon 16/3

21:25-10:50

1 stop13h 25m

R12 339

JohannesburgVarna

JNB - VAR

JNBVAR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 12/3

19:45-15:15

2 stops19h 30m

Varna

Mon 16/3

16:00-9:30

2 stops41h 30m

R16 181

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

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Bulgaria (average of R7 995). Flying from South Africa to Bulgaria in August is currently the most expensive (average of R12 201). 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 BG?

Unlike in the evening, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 34% on flights from South Africa to Bulgaria by exploring options for tickets in the morning.

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

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

Reviews of airlines servicing Bulgaria

Read reviews from past customers who have flown with Emirates, Qatar Airways, andAir France from South Africa to Bulgaria. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 400 reviews

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1 / 20

10,0

Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 400 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 400 reviews

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1 / 20

10,0

Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

Qatar Airways

7,4

Good

3 659 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 400 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10,0

Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

Air France

7,4

Good

1 482 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 400 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10,0

Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

Turkish Airlines

7,3

Good

4 040 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 400 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10,0

Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

Lufthansa

6,8

Okay

7 544 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 400 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10,0

Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

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How long is the flight from South Africa to Bulgaria?
Lufthansa and Turkish Airlines can get you from South Africa to Bulgaria in just under 14h. Your travel time can differ by up to 15h 05m. The distance between South Africa and Bulgaria is about 7707 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 Bulgaria that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on South Africa to Bulgaria flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from South Africa to Bulgaria?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from South Africa to Bulgaria.
Can I find deals for business class flights from South Africa to Bulgaria?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from South Africa to Bulgaria 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 Bulgaria?
Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Bulgaria (average of R7 995). Flying from South Africa to Bulgaria in August is currently the most expensive (average of R12 201). 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 8 airlines flying from South Africa to Bulgaria

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
SWISS	CheapestR7 989	AverageR12 226	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time79%	Search SWISS flights
Lufthansa	CheapestR8 163	AverageR11 837	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time76%	Search Lufthansa flights
Austrian Airlines	CheapestR9 717	AverageR13 613	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time78%	Search Austrian Airlines flights
Qatar Airways	CheapestR10 572	AverageR13 828	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%	Search Qatar Airways flights
Air France	CheapestR10 928	AverageR12 327	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Air France flights
Turkish Airlines	CheapestR11 075	AverageR13 731	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Turkish Airlines flights
KLM	CheapestR11 321	AverageR13 247	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search KLM flights
Emirates	CheapestR13 725	AverageR14 946	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Emirates flights

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Best time to book a flight from South Africa to Bulgaria

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Everything you need to know about your flight from South Africa to Bulgaria

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

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Find hourly flight availability from South Africa to Bulgaria. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 4 November 2025.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from South Africa to Bulgaria. Price data was last updated on 16 December 2024.

Reviews of airlines servicing Bulgaria

Read reviews from past customers who have flown with Emirates, Qatar Airways, andAir France from South Africa to Bulgaria. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

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How long is the flight from South Africa to Bulgaria?

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

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