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Cheap flights from South Africa to Bulgaria from R12 845

This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 22/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — SOF
Apr 14 — Apr 211
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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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 15 March 2026.

Fri 22/513:30
JNB
-
VAR
2 stops30h 50m
Turkish Airlines
Mon 25/53:45
VAR
-
JNB
1 stop31h 45m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 14/3R12 845

Find flight deals from South Africa to Bulgaria

Keep the following information in mind while searching for South Africa to Bulgaria flight deals. Data was last updated 15 March 2026.

Round-trip from

R12 845

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

October

Average price

R12 050
Turkish Airlines
  • Turkish Airlines
  • 22/5-25/5
  • 3 total stops
  • 62h 35m total
  • South Africa to Bulgaria
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price (R13 450 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R4 641 potential savings vs. average return price).
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JohannesburgVarna

JNB - VAR

JNBVAR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 22/5

13:30-21:20

2 stops30h 50m

Varna

Mon 25/5

3:45-10:30

1 stop31h 45m

R12 845

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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?

Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Bulgaria (average of R8 902). Flying from South Africa to Bulgaria in August is currently the most expensive (average of R11 830). 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.

Reviews of airlines servicing Bulgaria

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Bulgaria. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Bulgaria. Reviews last updated 15 March 2026.
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
3 542 reviews
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Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Namakajjo,Dec 2025

EBB - DXB

Emirates airlines is always good, and I'll always board and travel with Emirates. Everything is going well
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 542 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 542 reviews
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Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Namakajjo,Dec 2025

EBB - DXB

Emirates airlines is always good, and I'll always board and travel with Emirates. Everything is going well
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 739 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 542 reviews
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Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Namakajjo,Dec 2025

EBB - DXB

Emirates airlines is always good, and I'll always board and travel with Emirates. Everything is going well
Air France
7,4
Good
1 546 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 542 reviews
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Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Namakajjo,Dec 2025

EBB - DXB

Emirates airlines is always good, and I'll always board and travel with Emirates. Everything is going well
Turkish Airlines
7,3
Good
4 253 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 542 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Namakajjo,Dec 2025

EBB - DXB

Emirates airlines is always good, and I'll always board and travel with Emirates. Everything is going well
Lufthansa
6,8
Okay
7 850 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 542 reviews
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Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Namakajjo,Dec 2025

EBB - DXB

Emirates airlines is always good, and I'll always board and travel with Emirates. Everything is going well

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from South Africa to Bulgaria. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • How long is the flight from South Africa to Bulgaria?

    Turkish Airlines can get you from South Africa to Bulgaria in just under 30h 50m. Your travel time can differ by up to . The distance between South Africa and Bulgaria is about 7707 km.

  • 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, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Bulgaria (average of R8 902). Flying from South Africa to Bulgaria in August is currently the most expensive (average of R11 830). 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 5 airlines flying from South Africa to Bulgaria

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from South Africa to Bulgaria. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 594 507 searches. Data last updated 15 March 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
LufthansaCheapestR10 054AverageR13 190FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Air FranceCheapestR10 686AverageR12 062FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR10 837AverageR13 072FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR10 936AverageR13 000FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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EmiratesCheapestR13 422AverageR14 429FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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