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Cheap flights from Johannesburg to Sofia

JNB — SOF
Oct 15 — Oct 221
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Popular in

June

Cheapest in

October

Average price

R12 639
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 4% potential increase in price (R8 920 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R2 239 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in September 2026
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Best time to book a flight from Johannesburg to Sofia

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

How far ahead should I book a flight from Johannesburg to Sofia?

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Johannesburg to Sofia, you should look to book at least 48 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.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Johannesburg to Sofia?

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg to Sofia (average of R10 817). Flying from Johannesburg to Sofia in June is currently the most expensive (average of R13 745). 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 Sofia

See what other customers who have flown with Emirates,Air France, andQatar Airways from Johannesburg to Sofia have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 660 reviews
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Crew

8,4

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2026

SFO - DXB

Business class was too crowded. Flight attendants were too busy, and not attentive. Orders were not delivered and delayed in delivered. Always lines to us restrooms.
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 660 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 660 reviews
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Crew

8,4

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2026

SFO - DXB

Business class was too crowded. Flight attendants were too busy, and not attentive. Orders were not delivered and delayed in delivered. Always lines to us restrooms.
Air France
7,5
Good
1 651 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 660 reviews
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Crew

8,4

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2026

SFO - DXB

Business class was too crowded. Flight attendants were too busy, and not attentive. Orders were not delivered and delayed in delivered. Always lines to us restrooms.
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 732 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 660 reviews
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Crew

8,4

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2026

SFO - DXB

Business class was too crowded. Flight attendants were too busy, and not attentive. Orders were not delivered and delayed in delivered. Always lines to us restrooms.
Turkish Airlines
7,4
Good
4 469 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 660 reviews
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Crew

8,4

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2026

SFO - DXB

Business class was too crowded. Flight attendants were too busy, and not attentive. Orders were not delivered and delayed in delivered. Always lines to us restrooms.
Lufthansa
6,8
Okay
8 220 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 660 reviews
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Crew

8,4

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2026

SFO - DXB

Business class was too crowded. Flight attendants were too busy, and not attentive. Orders were not delivered and delayed in delivered. Always lines to us restrooms.

Related info for your journey

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

    Sofia (SOF), located 6,7 km from the city centre, is the airport you fly into when you book flights from Johannesburg to Sofia. 5 airlines have flights to Sofia from Johannesburg on a regular basis. Booking flights from Johannesburg to Sofia should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 0 inbound flights from Johannesburg per day.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Johannesburg to Sofia round-trip?

    Flying on Turkish Airlines is currently your cheapest option to Sofia, with prices starting at R10 536. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Qatar Airways and Air France, with the lowest prices starting at R10 683 and R10 693, respectively. Turkish Airlines is priced at 13% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Johannesburg to Sofia one-way?

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as R5 993 on Qatar Airways. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Turkish Airlines from R7 419 and Emirates from R7 575 one-way.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Johannesburg to Sofia?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Johannesburg to Sofia 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 Johannesburg to Sofia?

    Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg to Sofia (average of R10 817). Flying from Johannesburg to Sofia in June is currently the most expensive (average of R13 745). 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 Johannesburg to Sofia

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Turkish AirlinesCheapestR10 536AverageR11 977FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR10 683AverageR11 921FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Air FranceCheapestR10 693AverageR11 451FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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LufthansaCheapestR10 892AverageR12 604FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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EmiratesCheapestR13 094AverageR13 737FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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