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Cheap flights to Sofia

— SOF
Oct 15 — Oct 221
1 adult
1 adult, Economy

Flights to Sofia in 2025

Find the latest flights to Sofia in 2025, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 594 507 searches and data was last updated on 15 September 2025.

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December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

R12 883
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 2% potential increase in price (R4 831 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R2 322 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for return flights in September 2025
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Best time to book a flight to Sofia

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Sofia with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight to Sofia

When is the best time to book a flight to Sofia?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Johannesburg to Sofia. Price data was last updated on 12 September 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight to Sofia, you should look to book at least 40 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

When is the cheapest time to fly to Sofia?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Johannesburg to Sofia. Price data was last updated on 16 December 2024.

Users looking for the lowest fares to Sofia should consider flying on Tuesday mornings, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travellers will want to avoid Saturday afternoons, when prices are usually at their highest.

Reviews of airlines servicing Sofia

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Sofia. 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 Sofia. Reviews last updated 15 September 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Emirates, Qatar Airways, andAir France to Bulgaria have to say. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 334 reviews
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Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

Reviews

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
3 334 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 334 reviews
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Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

Reviews

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
3 624 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 334 reviews
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Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

Reviews

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.
Air France
7,4
Good
1 469 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 334 reviews
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Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

Reviews

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
7,3
Good
3 968 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 334 reviews
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Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

Reviews

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
7 407 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 334 reviews
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Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

Reviews

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.

FAQs about flying to Sofia

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Sofia?

    If you book a flight to Sofia, you will be flying into Sofia, which is the city’s only airport. Sofia (SOF) is located 6,7 km from the centre of Sofia.

  • Can I find cheaper flights to Sofia if I am willing to have stopovers?

    Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Sofia on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to Sofia?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, SWISS is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Sofia.

  • What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Sofia?

    Sofia is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Sofia. One-way flights to Sofia typically cost R724, while return flights cost around R3 497.

  • How much is a return flight to Sofia?

    A return flight to Sofia will typically cost around R255, however they can be found for as little as R201.

  • Does Sofia have car hire?

    Yes. Those touching down at Sofia can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to Sofia?

    Yes. Sofia has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Apartment Airport Sofia is the closest property to Sofia (0,0 km away from Sofia).

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