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Cheap flights from Sofia to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport from R7 879

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 5/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SOF — JNB
Aug 27 — Sep 31
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Sofia to OR Tambo
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Sofia to OR Tambo. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 28 July 2026.

Thu 19/1119:00
SOF
-
JNB
1 stop14h 40m
Lufthansa
Tue 24/1119:45
JNB
-
SOF
2 stops22h 35m
Lufthansa
Deal found 23/7R122 094
Sat 10/1013:45
SOF
-
JNB
1 stop20h 35m
SWISS
Sat 17/1019:20
JNB
-
SOF
2 stops39h 50m
SWISS
Deal found 23/7R122 429
Sat 10/1013:45
SOF
-
JNB
1 stop20h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 17/1019:00
JNB
-
SOF
1 stop17h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 23/7R124 386
Fri 9/1015:25
SOF
-
JNB
1 stop19h 50m
Emirates
Sun 18/1013:30
JNB
-
SOF
1 stop23h 55m
Emirates
Deal found 23/7R158 460

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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Sofia (SOF) to OR Tambo (JNB). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 28 July 2026.

Round-trip from

R122 094

One-way from

R7 879

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

November

Average price

R16 895
Lufthansa
  • Lufthansa
  • 19/11-24/11
  • 3 total stops
  • 37h 15m total
  • Sofia to Johannesburg
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5/8
  • 5/8
  • 2 total stops
  • 29h 05m total
  • Sofia to Johannesburg
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price (R35 486 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R6 065 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in July 2026
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Customise your flight search to find flights from Sofia to OR Tambo that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 594 507 searches. Data last updated 28 July 2026.
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Route

Depart

Return

Price

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Fastest return journey

SofiaJohannesburg

SOF - JNB

SOFJNB

Sofia

Fri 9/10

15:25-5:30

1 stop15h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 16/10

13:30-14:25

1 stop23h 55m

R158 460

SofiaJohannesburg

SOF - JNB

SOFJNB

Sofia

Fri 9/10

15:25-16:15

1 stop25h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 17/10

19:10-14:25

1 stop18h 15m

R158 460

SofiaJohannesburg

SOF - JNB

SOFJNB

Sofia

Fri 9/10

15:25-10:15

1 stop19h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 18/10

13:30-14:25

1 stop23h 55m

R158 460

SofiaJohannesburg

SOF - JNB

SOFJNB

Sofia

Sun 11/10

15:25-16:15

1 stop25h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 18/10

10:05-14:25

1 stop27h 20m

R158 460

SofiaJohannesburg

SOF - JNB

SOFJNB

Sofia

Sun 11/10

15:25-20:35

1 stop30h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 17/10

10:05-14:25

1 stop27h 20m

R158 460
Cheapest one-way

SofiaJohannesburg

SOF - JNB

SOFJNB

Sofia

Wed 5/8

13:45-13:25

3 stops48h 40m

R8 029

SofiaJohannesburg

SOF - JNB

SOFJNB

Sofia

Mon 3/8

13:45-20:10

3 stops55h 25m

R8 163

SofiaJohannesburg

SOF - JNB

SOFJNB

Sofia

Sat 8/8

5:45-8:20

3 stops51h 35m

R8 631

SofiaJohannesburg

SOF - JNB

SOFJNB

Sofia

Sat 8/8

21:10-9:40

2 stops37h 30m

R10 405
Fastest single journey

SofiaJohannesburg

SOF - JNB

SOFJNB

Sofia

Mon 3/8

15:25-10:15

1 stop19h 50m

R14 319

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Sofia to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport

What’s the top stopover airport for flights from Sofia to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

Share of one-stop return flights from Sofia to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same stopover each way.

Istanbul (IST) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 87% of one-stop itineraries from Sofia to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport on Cheapflights.

What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from Sofia to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

Average return fare for one-stop flights from Sofia to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same stopover each way.

London (LHR) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of R8 729.

What’s the fastest stopover option from Sofia to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

Shortest average travel time for one-stop one-way flights from Sofia to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Istanbul (IST) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 14h 19m.

Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Sofia to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

Average stopover duration for one-stop one-way flights from Sofia to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Istanbul (IST) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 3h 01m.

Reviews of airlines servicing OR Tambo

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to OR Tambo. 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 OR Tambo. Reviews last updated 28 July 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Turkish Airlines from Sofia to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Turkish Airlines
7,4
Good
4 454 reviews
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Boarding

7,3

Crew

7,8

Food

7,5

Overall

7,4

Comfort

7,3

Entertainment

7,5

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Debra,Sept 2024

BUD - IST

Check in was confusing as the self serve was not working properly.
Turkish Airlines
7,4
Good
4 454 reviews
Turkish Airlines
7,4
Good
4 454 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7,3

Crew

7,8

Food

7,5

Overall

7,4

Comfort

7,3

Entertainment

7,5

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Debra,Sept 2024

BUD - IST

Check in was confusing as the self serve was not working properly.

Related info for your journey

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

  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Sofia to Johannesburg OR Tambo?

    Sofia (SOF), located 6,7 km from the city centre, is the airport you fly out of when you book flights from Sofia to Johannesburg OR Tambo. 1 airline have flights from Sofia to Johannesburg OR Tambo on a regular basis. Booking flights from Sofia to Johannesburg OR Tambo should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 0 outbound flights to Johannesburg OR Tambo per day.

  • How long is the flight from Sofia to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

    Departing from Sofia to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport will take you 15h 05m. Airlines will cover a distance of 7664 km.

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from Sofia to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport round-trip?

    Currently priced at R14 717, Turkish Airlines will fly you from Sofia to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport and back. In addition to Turkish Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. This flight start at 5% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Sofia to OR Tambo that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Sofia to OR Tambo flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Sofia to OR Tambo?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Sofia to OR Tambo.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Sofia to OR Tambo?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Sofia to OR Tambo 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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Turkish Airlines flights from Sofia to Johannesburg OR Tambo

Top airline flying from Sofia to OR Tambo

Discover the top airline that operate flights from Sofia to OR Tambo. 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 28 July 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Turkish AirlinesCheapestR14 717AverageR16 889FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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