How long is the flight from Bulgaria to South Africa?

A quick flight from Bulgaria to South Africa can take about 22h 20m. Turkish Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as R13 798. The distance from Bulgaria to South Africa is about 7664 km. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in South Africa ranges from 0.0 - 120.0 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 120.0 mm. June is typically the driest time to visit South Africa when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to South Africa, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 20.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of June, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 10.0 C).

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from BG to ZA?

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Bulgaria to South Africa as you normally would.

Can I find deals for flights from Bulgaria to South Africa that include hotel bookings?

Yes. In addition to deals on Bulgaria to South Africa flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

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Discover carefully curated flight deals from Bulgaria to South Africa that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 22 October 2026.

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Round-trip from	R9 848
One-way from	R9 734
Popular in	October
Cheapest in	February
Average price	R22 155

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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Bulgaria to South Africa?

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Bulgaria to South Africa (average of R12 143). Flying from Bulgaria to South Africa in October is currently the most expensive (average of R22 155). 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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7,5

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10,0

Excellent

Carlie,Jun 2026

ATH - CDG

The crew was very friendly and one even suggested i look outside the window so I can see the Swiss Alps! I was not expecting food on our 2.5hour flight - sample of 3 kinds of sandwiches (super soft bread) and 2 mini apple filled donuts that was so good. Air france is my new favorite airline!

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10,0

Excellent

Carlie,Jun 2026

ATH - CDG

Turkish Airlines

7,4

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4 460 reviews

Air France

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Excellent

Carlie,Jun 2026

ATH - CDG

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How long is the flight from Bulgaria to South Africa?
A quick flight from Bulgaria to South Africa can take about 22h 20m. Turkish Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as R13 798. The distance from Bulgaria to South Africa is about 7664 km. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.
Can I find deals for flights from Bulgaria to South Africa that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Bulgaria to South Africa flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Bulgaria to South Africa?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Bulgaria to South Africa.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Bulgaria to South Africa?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Bulgaria to South Africa 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 Bulgaria to South Africa?
Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Bulgaria to South Africa (average of R12 143). Flying from Bulgaria to South Africa in October is currently the most expensive (average of R22 155). 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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