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Cheap flights from Bulgaria to South Africa from R9 173

This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 12/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SOF — JNB
Mar 18 — Mar 251
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from Bulgaria to South Africa

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Cheapest flights from Bulgaria to South Africa
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Bulgaria to South Africa. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 16 February 2026.

Tue 12/57:00
SOF
-
JNB
1 stop15h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 26/518:00
JNB
-
SOF
1 stop19h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 14/2R9 173
Tue 12/510:05
SOF
-
JNB
2 stops26h 00m
Air France
Tue 26/518:00
JNB
-
SOF
1 stop19h 00m
Air France
Deal found 14/2R9 285
Mon 9/37:00
SOF
-
JNB
1 stop15h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 16/319:20
JNB
-
SOF
1 stop18h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 13/2R9 412
Fri 18/97:00
SOF
-
CPT
2 stops35h 20m
Air France
Fri 25/90:15
CPT
-
SOF
1 stop36h 45m
Air France
Deal found 14/2R12 152
Fri 18/97:00
SOF
-
CPT
2 stops35h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 25/90:15
CPT
-
SOF
2 stops36h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 14/2R12 645
Fri 3/414:05
SOF
-
CPT
1 stop22h 45m
Turkish Airlines
Thu 16/416:35
CPT
-
SOF
1 stop19h 40m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 14/2R14 079
Fri 3/47:00
SOF
-
CPT
1 stop15h 25m
KLM
Thu 16/418:25
CPT
-
SOF
2 stops42h 35m
KLM
Deal found 14/2R14 556
Sat 19/97:00
SOF
-
CPT
2 stops35h 20m
Air France
Fri 25/90:15
CPT
-
SOF
1 stop36h 45m
Air France
Deal found 14/2R14 779
Sat 19/97:00
SOF
-
CPT
2 stops35h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 25/90:15
CPT
-
SOF
2 stops36h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 14/2R15 273
Sat 19/915:50
SOF
-
CPT
1 stop21h 00m
Turkish Airlines
Sat 26/916:35
CPT
-
SOF
1 stop26h 40m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 14/2R19 302
Fri 18/914:50
SOF
-
CPT
2 stops27h 40m
Qatar Airways
Sat 26/913:50
CPT
-
SOF
3 stops45h 40m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 14/2R19 780
Sat 19/913:30
SOF
-
CPT
3 stops48h 10m
Qatar Airways
Sat 26/913:50
CPT
-
SOF
3 stops45h 40m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 14/2R19 812

Find flight deals from Bulgaria to South Africa

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Bulgaria to South Africa flight deals. Data was last updated 16 February 2026.

Round-trip from

R9 173

Popular in

September

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R9 699
Air France
  • Air France
  • 12/5-26/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 34h 20m total
  • Bulgaria to South Africa
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 18% potential increase in price (R49 319 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (R7 171 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Customise your flight search to find flights from Bulgaria to South Africa 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 16 February 2026.
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Price

SofiaJohannesburg

SOF - JNB

SOFJNB

Sofia

Tue 12/5

10:05-11:05

2 stops26h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 26/5

18:00-14:00

1 stop19h 00m

R9 285

SofiaJohannesburg

SOF - JNB

SOFJNB

Sofia

Mon 9/3

7:00-22:05

1 stop15h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 16/3

19:20-15:30

2 stops20h 10m

R9 763

SofiaCape Town

SOF - CPT

SOFCPT

Sofia

Fri 3/4

7:00-21:25

1 stop15h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 16/4

18:25-14:00

2 stops42h 35m

R14 556

SofiaJohannesburg

SOF - JNB

SOFJNB

Sofia

Tue 12/5

18:30-16:10

2 stops22h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 25/5

1:15-11:50

3 stops33h 35m

R15 066

SofiaCape Town

SOF - CPT

SOFCPT

Sofia

Fri 17/7

5:45-13:00

2 stops32h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 1/8

16:35-8:45

1 stop15h 10m

R20 943

SofiaCape Town

SOF - CPT

SOFCPT

Sofia

Fri 17/7

14:05-11:50

1 stop22h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 1/8

16:35-20:15

1 stop26h 40m

R21 102

SofiaCape Town

SOF - CPT

SOFCPT

Sofia

Fri 17/7

5:45-13:00

2 stops32h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 2/8

16:35-8:45

1 stop15h 10m

R21 277

SofiaCape Town

SOF - CPT

SOFCPT

Sofia

Fri 17/7

21:05-11:50

1 stop15h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 2/8

16:35-15:00

1 stop21h 25m

R22 057

SofiaCape Town

SOF - CPT

SOFCPT

Sofia

Sat 18/7

13:30-12:40

3 stops48h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 1/8

13:50-12:30

3 stops45h 40m

R22 153

SofiaCape Town

SOF - CPT

SOFCPT

Sofia

Sat 18/7

19:40-23:30

2 stops28h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 2/8

16:35-8:45

1 stop15h 10m

R22 503

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Best time to book a flight from Bulgaria to South Africa

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Bulgaria to South Africa

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

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Bulgaria to South Africa (average of R8 106). Flying from Bulgaria to South Africa in October is currently the most expensive (average of R15 687). 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 South Africa

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to South Africa. 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 South Africa. Reviews last updated 16 February 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with Turkish Airlines from Bulgaria to South Africa have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Turkish Airlines
7,3
Good
4 218 reviews
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Crew

7,8

Comfort

7,3

Food

7,5

Overall

7,3

Entertainment

7,5

Boarding

7,3

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Christina,Sept 2025

DTW - IST

Crew was fine but the plane seemed smaller like the seats were very crammed in for an international flight. I’m a small person and it felt suffocating to me.
Turkish Airlines
7,3
Good
4 218 reviews
Turkish Airlines
7,3
Good
4 218 reviews
Check prices

Crew

7,8

Comfort

7,3

Food

7,5

Overall

7,3

Entertainment

7,5

Boarding

7,3

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Christina,Sept 2025

DTW - IST

Crew was fine but the plane seemed smaller like the seats were very crammed in for an international flight. I’m a small person and it felt suffocating to me.

Related info for your journey

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

  • How long is the flight from Bulgaria to South Africa?

    A quick flight from Bulgaria to South Africa can take about 15h 25m. Air France provides one of the quickest options available for as low as R14 556. The distance from Bulgaria to South Africa is about 8533 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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Bulgaria to South Africa (average of R8 106). Flying from Bulgaria to South Africa in October is currently the most expensive (average of R15 687). 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 airline flying from Bulgaria to South Africa

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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR13 030AverageR16 457FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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