How far in advance should I book a flight from South Africa to Bulgaria?

Travellers have found it’s best to book a flight 38 days in advance to save up to 21% compared to booking the same week of travel. As your travel date approaches, the cost of this flight route may potentially increase. While opting to book 38 days out may not be an option for all, there are still additional ways to secure a deal in the near future. You might find a flight from South Africa to Bulgaria 1-2 weeks in advance for as low as R12 949, or R13 509 for flights within the next 24 hours.

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

Our data shows that March tends to be the cheapest month to fly to Bulgaria from South Africa. Users have commonly found prices around R13 787 for the month, but tickets can be as low as R9 292. Due to multiple factors, prepare for potentially higher prices in June.

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.

R14 241+ Flights from South Africa to Bulgaria

Cheap flight deals from South Africa to Bulgaria

Round-trip from	R12 389
Popular in	June
Cheapest in	March
Average price	R12 818

Air France
11/6-18/6
4 total stops
55h 15m total
South Africa to Bulgaria

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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price (R13 581 potential increase over avg. return price).

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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R3 062 potential savings vs. average return price).

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Cheapest flights from South Africa to Bulgaria
Explore the most affordable flight options available from South Africa to Bulgaria. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 28 April 2025.

Wed 11/618:50JNB - VAR

2 stops20h 00mAir France

Wed 18/622:15VAR - JNB

2 stops35h 15mAir France

Deal found 27/4R12 389

Wed 11/617:55JNB - VAR

1 stop31h 50mTurkish Airlines

Wed 18/622:10VAR - JNB

1 stop13h 25mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 27/4R12 669

Wed 11/618:50JNB - VAR

1 stop19h 40mMultiple Airlines

Wed 18/622:15VAR - JNB

2 stops35h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 27/4R14 106

Wed 11/619:00JNB - VAR

2 stops43h 15mAustrian Airlines

Wed 18/616:00VAR - JNB

2 stops41h 35mAustrian Airlines

Deal found 27/4R17 800

Best flights from South Africa to Bulgaria
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Wed 11/618:50JNB - VAR

2 stops20h 00mAir France

Wed 18/622:15VAR - JNB

2 stops35h 15mAir France

Deal found 27/4R12 389

Wed 11/617:55JNB - VAR

1 stop31h 50mTurkish Airlines

Wed 18/622:10VAR - JNB

1 stop13h 25mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 27/4R12 669

Wed 11/618:50JNB - VAR

1 stop19h 40mMultiple Airlines

Wed 18/622:15VAR - JNB

2 stops35h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 27/4R14 106

Wed 11/619:00JNB - VAR

2 stops43h 15mAustrian Airlines

Wed 18/616:00VAR - JNB

2 stops41h 35mAustrian Airlines

Deal found 27/4R17 800

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JohannesburgVarna

JNB - VAR

JNBVAR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 11/6

18:50-15:50

2 stops20h 00m

Varna

Wed 18/6

22:15-8:30

2 stops35h 15m

R12 389

JohannesburgVarna

JNB - VAR

JNBVAR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 11/6

17:55-2:45

1 stop31h 50m

Varna

Wed 18/6

22:10-10:35

1 stop13h 25m

R12 669

JohannesburgVarna

JNB - VAR

JNBVAR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 11/6

18:50-15:30

1 stop19h 40m

Varna

Wed 18/6

22:15-8:30

2 stops35h 15m

R14 106

JohannesburgVarna

JNB - VAR

JNBVAR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 11/6

19:00-15:15

2 stops43h 15m

Varna

Wed 18/6

16:00-8:35

2 stops41h 35m

R17 800

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Deals found on 27/4

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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?

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Bulgaria (average of R673). Flying from South Africa to Bulgaria in December is currently the most expensive (average of R791). 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?

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from South Africa to Bulgaria as you normally would.

Rainfall in Bulgaria by month

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.

Temperature in Bulgaria by month

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).

Reviews of airlines servicing Bulgaria

Austrian Airlines

7,6

Good

780 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

8,0

Excellent

Ely,Mar 2025

VIE - PMI

Luggage at destination was not split into priorities. Had business and only got my bag after 20 minutes, almost towards the end and I was in a rush, so the "priority" was completely ignored.

Austrian Airlines

7,6

Good

780 reviews

Austrian Airlines

7,6

Good

780 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

8,0

Excellent

Ely,Mar 2025

VIE - PMI

Luggage at destination was not split into priorities. Had business and only got my bag after 20 minutes, almost towards the end and I was in a rush, so the "priority" was completely ignored.

Air France

7,4

Good

1 444 reviews

Austrian Airlines

7,6

Good

780 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

8,0

Excellent

Ely,Mar 2025

VIE - PMI

Luggage at destination was not split into priorities. Had business and only got my bag after 20 minutes, almost towards the end and I was in a rush, so the "priority" was completely ignored.

Turkish Airlines

7,3

Good

3 785 reviews

Austrian Airlines

7,6

Good

780 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

8,0

Excellent

Ely,Mar 2025

VIE - PMI

Luggage at destination was not split into priorities. Had business and only got my bag after 20 minutes, almost towards the end and I was in a rush, so the "priority" was completely ignored.

Related info for your journey

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 R673). Flying from South Africa to Bulgaria in December is currently the most expensive (average of R791). 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	CheapestR8 709	AverageR13 057	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time79%	Search SWISS flights
Lufthansa	CheapestR8 799	AverageR12 837	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time76%	Search Lufthansa flights
Turkish Airlines	CheapestR9 661	AverageR15 215	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Turkish Airlines flights
Austrian Airlines	CheapestR10 652	AverageR13 943	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time78%	Search Austrian Airlines flights
Qatar Airways	CheapestR11 370	AverageR14 639	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%	Search Qatar Airways flights
Air France	CheapestR11 996	AverageR13 564	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Air France flights
KLM	CheapestR12 206	AverageR13 529	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search KLM flights
Emirates	CheapestR15 107	AverageR16 885	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Emirates flights

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from South Africa to Bulgaria that are best for you.

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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 28 April 2025.

Rainfall in Bulgaria by month

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Temperature in Bulgaria by month

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Reviews of airlines servicing Bulgaria

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

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