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Cheap flights from Sofia to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport from R13 280

This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 18/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SOF — JNB
Feb 27 — Mar 61
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from Sofia to OR Tambo

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Sofia (SOF) to OR Tambo (JNB). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 22 February 2025.

Round-trip from

R13 280

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R9 942
Air France
  • Air France
  • 18/4-5/5
  • 4 total stops
  • 57h 30m total
  • Sofia to Johannesburg
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 3% potential increase in price (R10 381 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R6 238 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Cheapest flights from Sofia to OR Tambo
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Sofia to OR Tambo. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 22 February 2025.

Fri 18/419:45SOF - JNB
2 stops37h 45mAir France
Mon 5/518:50JNB - SOF
2 stops19h 45mAir France
Deal found 22/2R13 280
Fri 18/419:45SOF - JNB
2 stops37h 45mMultiple Airlines
Mon 5/523:15JNB - SOF
1 stop37h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 22/2R15 775
Fri 18/415:35SOF - JNB
1 stop20h 00mTurkish Airlines
Mon 5/517:55JNB - SOF
1 stop19h 50mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 22/2R18 196
Thu 17/42:05SOF - JNB
1 stop33h 10mEmirates
Mon 5/522:20JNB - SOF
2 stops41h 50mEmirates
Deal found 22/2R20 765

Find flights from Sofia to OR Tambo within your budget

Customise your flight search to find flights from Sofia to OR Tambo 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 22 February 2025.

Fly from

Sofia

Fly to

OR Tambo

Route

Depart

Return

Price

SofiaJohannesburg

SOF - JNB

SOFJNB

Sofia

Fri 18/4

19:45-8:30

2 stops37h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 5/5

18:50-15:35

2 stops19h 45m

R13 280

SofiaJohannesburg

SOF - JNB

SOFJNB

Sofia

Fri 18/4

19:45-8:30

2 stops37h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 5/5

23:15-14:00

1 stop37h 45m

R15 775

SofiaJohannesburg

SOF - JNB

SOFJNB

Sofia

Fri 18/4

15:35-10:35

1 stop20h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 5/5

17:55-14:45

1 stop19h 50m

R18 196

SofiaJohannesburg

SOF - JNB

SOFJNB

Sofia

Thu 17/4

2:05-10:15

1 stop33h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 5/5

22:20-17:10

2 stops41h 50m

R20 765

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

Deals found on 22/2

Best time to book a flight from Sofia to OR Tambo

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Travel insights for flights from Sofia to OR Tambo

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Sofia to OR Tambo including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sofia to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (average of R89). Flying from Sofia to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in September is currently the most expensive (average of R123). 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.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SOF to JNB?

Find hourly flight availability from Sofia to OR Tambo. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 22 February 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Sofia to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are at midday tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the afternoon could potentially save you up to 10% on airfare.

Rainfall in OR Tambo by month

Plan your trip to OR Tambo by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport 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 Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

Temperature in OR Tambo by month

Plan your trip to OR Tambo by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, 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).

Reviews of airlines servicing OR Tambo

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to OR Tambo. 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 OR Tambo. Reviews last updated 22 February 2025.
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 278 reviews
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Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,3

Reviews

1 / 20

6,0
Good

Anonymous,Jun 2024

IAH - DXB

The seats were very uncomfortable. I along with maybe 4 other passengers were never given our breakfast meal. The attendant completely forgot about us. For such a long flight the seats should be made with more comfort in mind. Just because it is economy doesn’t mean we don’t deserve comfort.

Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 278 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 278 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,3

Reviews

1 / 20

6,0
Good

Anonymous,Jun 2024

IAH - DXB

The seats were very uncomfortable. I along with maybe 4 other passengers were never given our breakfast meal. The attendant completely forgot about us. For such a long flight the seats should be made with more comfort in mind. Just because it is economy doesn’t mean we don’t deserve comfort.

Air France
7,4
Good
1 448 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 278 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,3

Reviews

1 / 20

6,0
Good

Anonymous,Jun 2024

IAH - DXB

The seats were very uncomfortable. I along with maybe 4 other passengers were never given our breakfast meal. The attendant completely forgot about us. For such a long flight the seats should be made with more comfort in mind. Just because it is economy doesn’t mean we don’t deserve comfort.

Turkish Airlines
7,3
Good
3 825 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 278 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,3

Reviews

1 / 20

6,0
Good

Anonymous,Jun 2024

IAH - DXB

The seats were very uncomfortable. I along with maybe 4 other passengers were never given our breakfast meal. The attendant completely forgot about us. For such a long flight the seats should be made with more comfort in mind. Just because it is economy doesn’t mean we don’t deserve comfort.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Sofia to OR Tambo. 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 Johannesburg OR Tambo?

    Sofia (SOF), located 6,7 km from the city centre, is the airport you fly out of when you book flights from Sofia to Johannesburg OR Tambo. 2 airlines have flights from Sofia to Johannesburg OR Tambo on a regular basis. Booking flights from Sofia to Johannesburg OR Tambo should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 0 outbound flights to Johannesburg OR Tambo per day.

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

    Currently priced at R13 280, Air France will fly you from Sofia to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport and back. In addition to Air France, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Turkish Airlines and Emirates - these airlines can fly you to your destination from R18 196 and R20 765, respectively. These flights start at 13% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Sofia to OR Tambo?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Sofia to OR Tambo 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 Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sofia to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (average of R89). Flying from Sofia to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in September is currently the most expensive (average of R123). 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 2 airlines flying from Sofia to OR Tambo

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Sofia to OR Tambo. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 594 507 searches. Data last updated 22 February 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Turkish AirlinesCheapestR14 748AverageR16 450FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR17 365AverageR17 867FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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