How long is the flight from Sofia to South Africa?

Air France and Turkish Airlines can get you from Sofia to South Africa in just under 19h 20m. Your travel time can differ by up to 6h. The distance between Sofia and South Africa is about 7664 km. This flight may include one or multiple 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 SOF to ZA?

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

What airport do you fly from for flights from Sofia to South Africa?

For a flight from Sofia to South Africa, you will be flying from Sofia. Sofia (SOF) is just 6,7 km from the centre of the city.

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

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

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Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Sofia 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.

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Find flight deals from Sofia to South Africa

Round-trip from	R10 170
One-way from	R7 392
Popular in	June
Cheapest in	November
Average price	R16 604

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2/11-9/11
4 total stops
42h 45m total
Sofia to South Africa

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

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sofia to South Africa (average of R12 039). Flying from Sofia to South Africa in March is currently the most expensive (average of R21 608). 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

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Air France

7,5

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1 650 reviews

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1 / 20

4,0

Okay

Chris,Aug 2026

CDG - DBV

Something in the cabin started on fire. Filled with smoke 8 minutes before landed. But everything was fine.

Air France

7,5

Good

1 650 reviews

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1 650 reviews

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1 / 20

4,0

Okay

Chris,Aug 2026

CDG - DBV

Something in the cabin started on fire. Filled with smoke 8 minutes before landed. But everything was fine.

Turkish Airlines

7,4

Good

4 465 reviews

Air France

7,5

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1 650 reviews

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1 / 20

4,0

Okay

Chris,Aug 2026

CDG - DBV

Something in the cabin started on fire. Filled with smoke 8 minutes before landed. But everything was fine.

Related info for your journey

What airport do you fly from for flights from Sofia to South Africa?
For a flight from Sofia to South Africa, you will be flying from Sofia. Sofia (SOF) is just 6,7 km from the centre of the city.
How long is the flight from Sofia to South Africa?
Air France and Turkish Airlines can get you from Sofia to South Africa in just under 19h 20m. Your travel time can differ by up to 6h. The distance between Sofia and South Africa is about 7664 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops.
Can I find deals for flights from Sofia to South Africa that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Sofia to South Africa flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Sofia to South Africa?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Sofia to South Africa.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Sofia to South Africa?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Sofia 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 Sofia to South Africa?
Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sofia to South Africa (average of R12 039). Flying from Sofia to South Africa in March is currently the most expensive (average of R21 608). 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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