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Cheap flights from Sofia to South Africa from R6 606

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 23/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SOF — JNB
Jun 17 — Jun 241
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Sofia to South Africa
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Sofia to South Africa. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 18 May 2026.

Fri 20/1116:05
SOF
-
JNB
2 stops20h 05m
Air France
Tue 1/1219:20
JNB
-
SOF
2 stops23h 55m
Air France
Deal found 17/5R13 062
Sat 13/615:50
SOF
-
JNB
2 stops18h 50m
Turkish Airlines
Sun 21/613:30
JNB
-
SOF
2 stops24h 30m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 14/5R13 979
Mon 29/67:00
SOF
-
CPT
1 stop15h 25m
KLM
Sun 5/723:15
CPT
-
SOF
1 stop37h 45m
KLM
Deal found 17/5R14 163
Fri 20/1112:30
SOF
-
JNB
1 stop20h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 1/1219:35
JNB
-
SOF
1 stop24h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 17/5R14 446
Fri 20/1110:05
SOF
-
JNB
1 stop24h 45m
Turkish Airlines
Tue 1/1213:30
JNB
-
SOF
2 stops25h 40m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 17/5R15 013
Tue 30/67:00
SOF
-
CPT
1 stop15h 25m
KLM
Mon 6/723:15
CPT
-
SOF
1 stop37h 45m
KLM
Deal found 17/5R15 064
Mon 29/67:00
SOF
-
CPT
1 stop15h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 7/723:15
CPT
-
SOF
2 stops37h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 17/5R15 364
Sun 28/67:00
SOF
-
CPT
1 stop15h 25m
KLM
Tue 7/723:15
CPT
-
SOF
1 stop37h 45m
KLM
Deal found 17/5R16 081
Tue 30/67:00
SOF
-
CPT
1 stop15h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 7/723:15
CPT
-
SOF
2 stops37h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 17/5R16 248
Fri 3/77:00
SOF
-
CPT
1 stop15h 25m
KLM
Fri 10/714:00
CPT
-
SOF
2 stops47h 00m
KLM
Deal found 17/5R16 465
Fri 22/522:10
SOF
-
CPT
1 stop24h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 20/616:35
CPT
-
SOF
2 stops26h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 16/5R16 949
Sat 13/67:00
SOF
-
JNB
1 stop28h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 21/623:15
JNB
-
SOF
1 stop37h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 14/5R17 215

Find flight deals from Sofia to South Africa

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Sofia to South Africa flight deals. Data was last updated 18 May 2026.

Round-trip from

R13 979

One-way from

R6 606

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

November

Average price

R16 999
Turkish Airlines
  • Turkish Airlines
  • 13/6-21/6
  • 4 total stops
  • 43h 20m total
  • Sofia to South Africa
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23/5
  • 23/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 49h 35m total
  • Sofia to South Africa
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 16% potential increase in price (R47 787 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R6 678 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Customise your flight search to find flights from Sofia 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 18 May 2026.
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Depart

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Price

Cheapest return flight

SofiaJohannesburg

SOF - JNB

SOFJNB

Sofia

Sat 13/6

15:50-9:40

2 stops18h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 21/6

13:30-15:00

2 stops24h 30m

R13 979

SofiaJohannesburg

SOF - JNB

SOFJNB

Sofia

Sun 16/8

15:50-9:40

2 stops18h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 6/9

13:30-15:00

2 stops24h 30m

R18 233

SofiaJohannesburg

SOF - JNB

SOFJNB

Sofia

Sun 16/8

15:25-5:30

1 stop15h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 6/9

13:30-14:25

1 stop23h 55m

R18 934

SofiaCape Town

SOF - CPT

SOFCPT

Sofia

Sun 7/6

15:50-11:50

1 stop21h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 23/6

16:35-22:45

3 stops29h 10m

R19 034
Fastest return journey

SofiaCape Town

SOF - CPT

SOFCPT

Sofia

Fri 31/7

21:05-11:50

1 stop15h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 17/8

16:35-15:00

1 stop21h 25m

R19 434

SofiaCape Town

SOF - CPT

SOFCPT

Sofia

Fri 26/6

14:50-17:30

2 stops51h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 8/7

13:15-19:50

2 stops29h 35m

R20 168

SofiaCape Town

SOF - CPT

SOFCPT

Sofia

Fri 26/6

14:50-17:30

2 stops51h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 5/7

19:30-12:10

2 stops39h 40m

R20 368

SofiaCape Town

SOF - CPT

SOFCPT

Sofia

Fri 26/6

14:50-17:30

2 stops51h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 4/7

13:15-19:40

2 stops29h 25m

R20 368

SofiaJohannesburg

SOF - JNB

SOFJNB

Sofia

Sun 16/8

9:55-13:25

3 stops28h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 6/9

13:30-23:00

3 stops32h 30m

R20 468

SofiaCape Town

SOF - CPT

SOFCPT

Sofia

Fri 26/6

15:50-11:50

1 stop21h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 4/7

14:00-12:15

2 stops21h 15m

R20 468

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Best time to book a flight from Sofia to South Africa

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

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sofia to South Africa (average of R7 507). Flying from Sofia to South Africa in March is currently the most expensive (average of R20 335). 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 18 May 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Turkish Airlines from Sofia to South Africa by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Turkish Airlines
7,4
Good
4 373 reviews
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Boarding

7,3

Overall

7,4

Food

7,5

Comfort

7,3

Entertainment

7,5

Crew

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Cathy,Mar 2026

DFW - ATH

I really enjoyed the food . It's just too hard to eat in such a confined space. Baring in mind, I was not in business class. Crew was very friendly.
Turkish Airlines
7,4
Good
4 373 reviews
Turkish Airlines
7,4
Good
4 373 reviews
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Boarding

7,3

Overall

7,4

Food

7,5

Comfort

7,3

Entertainment

7,5

Crew

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Cathy,Mar 2026

DFW - ATH

I really enjoyed the food . It's just too hard to eat in such a confined space. Baring in mind, I was not in business class. Crew was very friendly.

Related info for your journey

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

  • 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?

    Turkish Airlines, Emirates, and Qatar Airways can get you from Sofia to South Africa in just under 15h 05m. Your travel time can differ by up to 36h 35m. 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sofia to South Africa (average of R7 507). Flying from Sofia to South Africa in March is currently the most expensive (average of R20 335). 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 Sofia to South Africa

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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR14 289AverageR16 583FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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