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$598+ Cheap flights from San Diego (SAN) to Bulgaria

This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 10/19. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SAN — SOF
Aug 26 — Sep 21
Tue 8/26
Tue 9/2
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from San Diego to Bulgaria

Keep the following information in mind while searching for San Diego to Bulgaria flight deals. Data was last updated August 21, 2025.

Round-trip from

$598
(British Airways)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$1,150
From San Diego to Bulgaria
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 12% potential increase in price ($144 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($39 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Cheapest flights from San Diego to Bulgaria
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Diego to Bulgaria. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on August 21, 2025.

This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/21. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure British Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 10/194:40 pmSAN - SOF
1 stop16h 30mBritish Airways
Wed 11/199:00 pmSOF - SAN
1 stop29h 10mBritish Airways
Deal found 8/21$598
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/21. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/45:35 pmSAN - SOF
1 stop14h 45mLufthansa
Tue 12/96:00 amSOF - SAN
2 stops24h 45mLufthansa
Deal found 8/21$603
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/21. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 10/195:15 pmSAN - SOF
1 stop15h 25mLufthansa
Wed 11/196:10 amSOF - SAN
2 stops21h 14mLufthansa
Deal found 8/21$605
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/21. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 10/195:15 pmSAN - SOF
1 stop19h 45mUnited Airlines
Tue 11/182:15 pmSOF - SAN
2 stops31h 23mUnited Airlines
Deal found 8/21$607
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/21. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/205:15 pmSAN - SOF
1 stop19h 45mUnited Airlines
Fri 11/146:05 amSOF - SAN
1 stop19h 40mUnited Airlines
Deal found 8/21$611
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/21. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 10/1810:30 pmSAN - SOF
2 stops27h 30mUnited Airlines
Tue 11/186:00 amSOF - SAN
2 stops22h 24mUnited Airlines
Deal found 8/21$615
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/21. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 10/1810:30 pmSAN - SOF
2 stops27h 30mUnited Airlines
Thu 11/206:05 amSOF - SAN
1 stop19h 40mUnited Airlines
Deal found 8/21$616
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/21. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/205:15 pmSAN - SOF
1 stop19h 45mLufthansa
Mon 11/177:05 pmSOF - SAN
1 stop30h 40mLufthansa
Deal found 8/21$617
This Travelocity deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/21. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Travelocity is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/205:15 pmSAN - SOF
1 stop19h 45mMultiple Airlines
Mon 11/173:00 pmSOF - SAN
2 stops39h 48mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/21$618
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/21. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/205:15 pmSAN - SOF
1 stop19h 45mUnited Airlines
Mon 11/171:55 pmSOF - SAN
1 stop35h 50mUnited Airlines
Deal found 8/21$621

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Customize your flight search to find flights from San Diego to Bulgaria 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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated August 21, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Diego to Bulgaria that are best for you.

Fly from

San Diego

Fly to

Bulgaria

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San DiegoSofia

SAN - SOF

SANSOF

San Diego

Sun 10/19

4:40 pm-7:10 pm

1 stop16h 30m

Sofia

Mon 11/17

5:25 pm-4:10 pm

1 stop32h 45m

$598

San DiegoSofia

SAN - SOF

SANSOF

San Diego

Wed 10/22

7:50 pm-1:30 pm

1 stop31h 40m

Sofia

Wed 11/19

9:00 pm-4:10 pm

1 stop29h 10m

$598

San DiegoSofia

SAN - SOF

SANSOF

San Diego

Sun 10/19

4:40 pm-7:10 pm

1 stop16h 30m

Sofia

Wed 11/19

9:00 pm-4:10 pm

1 stop29h 10m

$598

San DiegoSofia

SAN - SOF

SANSOF

San Diego

Wed 10/22

7:50 pm-1:30 pm

1 stop31h 40m

Sofia

Mon 11/17

5:25 pm-4:10 pm

1 stop32h 45m

$598

San DiegoSofia

SAN - SOF

SANSOF

San Diego

Tue 11/4

5:35 pm-6:20 pm

1 stop14h 45m

Sofia

Tue 12/9

6:00 am-6:28 pm

2 stops22h 28m

$603

San DiegoSofia

SAN - SOF

SANSOF

San Diego

Sun 10/19

5:15 pm-11:00 pm

1 stop19h 45m

Sofia

Thu 11/20

6:00 am-5:24 pm

2 stops21h 24m

$605

San DiegoSofia

SAN - SOF

SANSOF

San Diego

Tue 10/21

5:15 pm-11:00 pm

1 stop19h 45m

Sofia

Wed 11/19

6:10 am-5:24 pm

2 stops21h 14m

$605

San DiegoSofia

SAN - SOF

SANSOF

San Diego

Wed 10/22

5:15 pm-6:40 pm

1 stop15h 25m

Sofia

Thu 11/20

6:00 am-5:24 pm

2 stops21h 24m

$605

San DiegoSofia

SAN - SOF

SANSOF

San Diego

Mon 10/20

5:15 pm-11:00 pm

1 stop19h 45m

Sofia

Thu 11/20

6:00 am-5:24 pm

2 stops21h 24m

$605

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Deals found on 8/21

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

Find hourly flight availability from San Diego to Bulgaria. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated August 21, 2025.

When flying from San Diego to Bulgaria, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Reviews of airlines servicing Bulgaria

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Bulgaria. 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 Bulgaria. Reviews last updated August 21, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown United Airlines and Lufthansa from San Diego to Bulgaria. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,930 reviews

Food

6.6

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Thomas,Mar 2025

SFO - TPE

When I asked for an extra snack, I got an unhappy look from the stewardess. Geez, does one extra snack really affect the bottom line??
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,930 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,930 reviews

Food

6.6

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Thomas,Mar 2025

SFO - TPE

When I asked for an extra snack, I got an unhappy look from the stewardess. Geez, does one extra snack really affect the bottom line??
Lufthansa
6.8
Okay
7,344 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,930 reviews

Food

6.6

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Thomas,Mar 2025

SFO - TPE

When I asked for an extra snack, I got an unhappy look from the stewardess. Geez, does one extra snack really affect the bottom line??

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from San Diego to Bulgaria?

    Most people fly from San Diego (SAN) if they book a flight from San Diego to Bulgaria. San Diego is conveniently located just 2.6 mi from San Diego’s city center.

  • How long is the flight from San Diego to Bulgaria?

    There are many flights that can get you from San Diego to Bulgaria in 14h 45m. Fly via British Airways or Lufthansa to get the fastest option. The distance from San Diego to Bulgaria is about 6655 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

  • Can I find deals for flights from San Diego to Bulgaria that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on San Diego to Bulgaria flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from San Diego to Bulgaria?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from San Diego to Bulgaria.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from San Diego to Bulgaria?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Diego to Bulgaria 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 San Diego to Bulgaria?

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to Bulgaria (average of $632). Flying from San Diego to Bulgaria in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,185). 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 San Diego to Bulgaria

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from San Diego to Bulgaria. 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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated August 21, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
LufthansaCheapest$703Average$1,257FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
United AirlinesCheapest$717Average$949FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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