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Cheap flights from Sofia to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport from R7 242

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 20/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SOF — JNB
Sep 10 — Sep 171
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 11 August 2026.

Tue 1/910:05 -
2 stops25h 15m
Thu 15/1018:50 -
2 stops24h 15m
Deal found 10/8R9 867
Tue 1/910:05 -
2 stops25h 15m
Fri 16/1018:50 -
2 stops19h 40m
Deal found 10/8R10 207
Mon 31/813:00 -
2 stops46h 20m
Thu 15/1018:50 -
2 stops24h 15m
Deal found 10/8R10 482
Mon 31/813:00 -
2 stops46h 20m
Fri 16/1018:50 -
2 stops19h 40m
Deal found 10/8R10 839
Wed 2/910:05 -
2 stops25h 15m
Thu 17/918:50 -
2 stops24h 15m
Deal found 10/8R11 892
Mon 7/913:00 -
2 stops22h 20m
Sun 13/918:50 -
2 stops19h 40m
Deal found 10/8R12 232
Mon 7/915:45 -
3 stops41h 35m
Sun 13/914:05 -
2 stops24h 45m
Deal found 10/8R13 156
Tue 1/97:00 -
1 stop15h 20m
Thu 15/1018:50 -
2 stops24h 15m
Deal found 10/8R13 609
Wed 2/915:50 -
2 stops18h 50m
Thu 17/913:30 -
2 stops29h 50m
Deal found 10/8R13 804
Thu 3/99:35 -
2 stops47h 40m
Wed 14/109:45 -
2 stops22h 15m
Deal found 10/8R14 160
Wed 2/918:55 -
2 stops26h 15m
Thu 17/98:20 -
3 stops35h 55m
Deal found 10/8R14 193

Find flight deals from Sofia to OR Tambo

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 11 August 2026.

Round-trip from

R9 867

One-way from

R7 242

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

November

Average price

R14 063
Air France
  • Air France
  • 1/9-15/10
  • 4 total stops
  • 49h 30m total
  • Sofia to Johannesburg
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20/1
  • 20/1
  • 2 total stops
  • 42h 00m total
  • Sofia to Johannesburg
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price (R23 773 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R6 102 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in August 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 11 August 2026.
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Price

Cheapest return flight

SofiaJohannesburg

SOF Sofia - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

SOFJNB

Sofia

Mon 7/9

13:00-10:20

2 stops22h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 13/9

18:50-15:30

2 stops19h 40m

R13 301

SofiaJohannesburg

SOF Sofia - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

SOFJNB

Sofia

Tue 1/9

15:50-9:40

2 stops18h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 18/10

13:30-8:45

2 stops42h 15m

R15 327

SofiaJohannesburg

SOF Sofia - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

SOFJNB

Sofia

Fri 22/1

7:10-8:20

3 stops25h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 3/2

13:45-17:55

2 stops28h 10m

R16 931

SofiaJohannesburg

SOF Sofia - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

SOFJNB

Sofia

Fri 18/12

9:40-22:25

1 stop12h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 1/1

0:20-11:05

1 stop34h 45m

R17 417

SofiaJohannesburg

SOF Sofia - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

SOFJNB

Sofia

Sat 19/12

21:45-22:25

1 stop24h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 1/1

0:20-11:05

1 stop34h 45m

R17 595

SofiaJohannesburg

SOF Sofia - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

SOFJNB

Sofia

Wed 2/9

15:25-5:30

1 stop15h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 12/10

19:10-14:25

1 stop18h 15m

R17 692
Fastest return journey

SofiaJohannesburg

SOF Sofia - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

SOFJNB

Sofia

Fri 18/12

9:40-22:25

1 stop12h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 1/1

0:20-17:55

2 stops17h 35m

R19 912

SofiaJohannesburg

SOF Sofia - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

SOFJNB

Sofia

Fri 18/12

9:40-22:25

1 stop12h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 3/1

13:30-15:10

2 stops25h 40m

R21 499

SofiaJohannesburg

SOF Sofia - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

SOFJNB

Sofia

Mon 7/9

15:25-16:15

1 stop25h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 13/9

15:15-14:25

2 stops22h 10m

R23 055

SofiaJohannesburg

SOF Sofia - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

SOFJNB

Sofia

Sat 19/12

21:45-9:40

2 stops35h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 3/1

13:30-15:10

2 stops25h 40m

R23 346

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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 455.

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 24m.

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 03m.

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 11 August 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
4 480 reviews
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Overall

7,4

Comfort

7,3

Food

7,5

Boarding

7,3

Crew

7,8

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
4 480 reviews
Turkish Airlines
7,4
Good
4 480 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7,4

Comfort

7,3

Food

7,5

Boarding

7,3

Crew

7,8

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 18h 50m. Airlines will cover a distance of 7664 km. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

    Currently priced at R14 254, 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 4% 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 11 August 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Turkish AirlinesCheapestR14 254AverageR16 358FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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