How long is the flight from South Africa to Bulgaria?

Turkish Airlines and Emirates can get you from South Africa to Bulgaria in just under 23h 50m. Your travel time can differ by up to 5h 15m. The distance between South Africa and Bulgaria is about 8533 km. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.

What are the cheapest airlines to fly from South Africa to Bulgaria one-way?

To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Qatar Airways, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at R6 120. Turkish Airlines flights start at R7 576 while deals on Emirates start at R7 736 one-way.

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).

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.

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.

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Round-trip from	R12 076
One-way from	R7 292
Popular in	October
Cheapest in	March
Average price	R14 934

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5 total stops
50h 10m total
South Africa to Bulgaria

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44h 30m total
South Africa to Bulgaria

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Fri 30/10

0:20-20:50

3 stops44h 30m

Sofia

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0:20-11:05

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JohannesburgSofia

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8:20-15:30

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DUR Durban King Shaka Intl - SOF Sofia

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R12 625

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18:50-8:50

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R12 940

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1 stop14h 50m

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16:00-9:40

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R15 964

Cape TownSofia

CPT Cape Town Intl - SOF Sofia

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Tue 10/11

14:00-8:40

2 stops18h 40m

Sofia

Sun 27/12

9:30-9:45

2 stops24h 15m

R16 246

Cape TownSofia

CPT Cape Town Intl - SOF Sofia

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13:35-13:25

1 stop23h 50m

Sofia

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14:25-18:00

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JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - SOF Sofia

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19:40-3:00

2 stops31h 20m

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10:05-11:25

2 stops25h 20m

R19 651

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

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Bulgaria (average of R11 927). Flying from South Africa to Bulgaria in October is currently the most expensive (average of R14 934). 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.

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

The best time to book flights from South Africa to Bulgaria is 47 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

Reviews of airlines servicing Bulgaria

Read reviews from past customers who have flown with Emirates,Qatar Airways, andTurkish Airlines 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

3 667 reviews

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1 / 20

10,0

Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 667 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 667 reviews

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1 / 20

10,0

Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Qatar Airways

7,4

Good

3 727 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 667 reviews

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1 / 20

10,0

Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Turkish Airlines

7,4

Good

4 457 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 667 reviews

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1 / 20

10,0

Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Lufthansa

6,8

Okay

8 256 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 667 reviews

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10,0

Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Related info for your journey

How long is the flight from South Africa to Bulgaria?
Turkish Airlines and Emirates can get you from South Africa to Bulgaria in just under 23h 50m. Your travel time can differ by up to 5h 15m. The distance between South Africa and Bulgaria is about 8533 km. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.
What are the cheapest airlines to fly from South Africa to Bulgaria one-way?
To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Qatar Airways, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at R6 120. Turkish Airlines flights start at R7 576 while deals on Emirates start at R7 736 one-way.
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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Bulgaria (average of R11 927). Flying from South Africa to Bulgaria in October is currently the most expensive (average of R14 934). 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 4 airlines flying from South Africa to Bulgaria

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Turkish Airlines	CheapestR10 760	AverageR13 331	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Turkish Airlines flights
Qatar Airways	CheapestR10 951	AverageR13 243	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%	Search Qatar Airways flights
Lufthansa	CheapestR11 123	AverageR12 871	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time76%	Search Lufthansa flights
Emirates	CheapestR13 108	AverageR14 003	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Emirates flights

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The best time to book flights from South Africa to Bulgaria is 47 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

Reviews of airlines servicing Bulgaria

Read reviews from past customers who have flown with Emirates,Qatar Airways, andTurkish Airlines 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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Can I find deals for flights from South Africa to Bulgaria that include hotel bookings?

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

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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 4 October 2026.

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