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$344+ Cheap flights from San Diego (SAN) to Bulgaria

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 6/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SAN — SOF
Feb 19 — Feb 261
Thu 2/19
Thu 2/26
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from San Diego to Bulgaria

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 January 20, 2026.

This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/18. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/75:15 pm
SAN
-
SOF
1 stop19h 55m
Lufthansa
Tue 4/286:10 am
SOF
-
SAN
1 stop19h 15m
Lufthansa
Deal found 1/18$488
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 2/1611:05 am
SAN
-
SOF
2 stops25h 40m
Lufthansa
Mon 2/237:05 pm
SOF
-
SAN
2 stops37h 39m
Lufthansa
Deal found 1/19$511
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/18. 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.
Tue 4/76:22 pm
SAN
-
SOF
2 stops18h 48m
United Airlines
Tue 4/286:10 am
SOF
-
SAN
3 stops24h 29m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/18$512
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/18. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 3/55:35 pm
SAN
-
SOF
1 stop19h 10m
Lufthansa
Mon 3/97:05 pm
SOF
-
SAN
1 stop30h 40m
Lufthansa
Deal found 1/18$516
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/18. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 3/55:35 pm
SAN
-
SOF
1 stop19h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 3/96:10 am
SOF
-
SAN
2 stops38h 43m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/18$517
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. 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.
Thu 3/55:35 pm
SAN
-
SOF
1 stop19h 10m
United Airlines
Mon 3/91:45 pm
SOF
-
SAN
1 stop36h 00m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/19$527

Find 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 January 20, 2026.

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3 stars

Most trusted provider

OneTravel
3 stars

Round-trip from

$488
(FlightHub)

One-way from

$344
(British Airways)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$1,013
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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 January 20, 2026.
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

Tue 4/7

5:15 pm-11:10 pm

1 stop19h 55m

Sofia

Tue 4/28

6:10 am-3:25 pm

1 stop19h 15m

$488

San DiegoSofia

SAN - SOF

SANSOF

San Diego

Mon 2/16

11:05 am-10:45 pm

2 stops25h 40m

Sofia

Mon 2/23

7:05 pm-10:44 pm

2 stops37h 39m

$511

San DiegoSofia

SAN - SOF

SANSOF

San Diego

Tue 4/7

6:22 pm-11:10 pm

2 stops18h 48m

Sofia

Tue 4/28

6:10 am-8:39 pm

3 stops24h 29m

$512

San DiegoSofia

SAN - SOF

SANSOF

San Diego

Thu 3/5

5:35 pm-10:45 pm

1 stop19h 10m

Sofia

Mon 3/9

6:10 am-11:53 am

2 stops38h 43m

$517

San DiegoSofia

SAN - SOF

SANSOF

San Diego

Thu 3/5

5:35 pm-10:45 pm

1 stop19h 10m

Sofia

Mon 3/9

1:45 pm-4:45 pm

1 stop36h 00m

$527

San DiegoSofia

SAN - SOF

SANSOF

San Diego

Thu 3/5

2:11 pm-10:45 pm

2 stops22h 34m

Sofia

Mon 3/9

7:05 pm-7:48 pm

2 stops33h 43m

$537

San DiegoSofia

SAN - SOF

SANSOF

San Diego

Tue 6/2

4:45 pm-8:30 pm

1 stop17h 45m

$344

San DiegoSofia

SAN - SOF

SANSOF

San Diego

Mon 6/1

5:15 pm-11:10 pm

1 stop19h 55m

$354

San DiegoSofia

SAN - SOF

SANSOF

San Diego

Mon 6/1

8:15 am-6:40 pm

2 stops24h 25m

$354

San DiegoSofia

SAN - SOF

SANSOF

San Diego

Tue 6/2

7:00 am-6:40 pm

2 stops25h 40m

$358

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Best time to book a flight from San Diego to Bulgaria

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Bulgaria from San Diego with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from San Diego to Bulgaria

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Diego to Bulgaria?

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to Bulgaria (average of $589). Flying from San Diego to Bulgaria in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,119). 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 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 January 20, 2026.
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
9,183 reviews

Overall

7.4

Food

6.6

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.7

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
9,183 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,183 reviews

Overall

7.4

Food

6.6

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.7

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
7,732 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,183 reviews

Overall

7.4

Food

6.6

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.7

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

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from San Diego to Bulgaria. 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 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 18h 48m. Fly via Lufthansa or United Airlines 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to Bulgaria (average of $589). Flying from San Diego to Bulgaria in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,119). 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 January 20, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
LufthansaCheapest$675Average$1,235FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
United AirlinesCheapest$717Average$945FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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