---
title: "Sofia, June 2026"
url: "https://benefitsystems.io/en/case-studies/2026-06-sofia"
type: "Case study"
description: "$73 paid, $506 documented comparison value. The 86% difference came from 15,500 points and miles. 2 flights, 9 days."
countries: "Bulgaria"
period: "2026-06-22 to 2026-06-30"
status: "abgeschlossen"
---

# Sofia, June 2026

*2 flights, 9 days.*

## Short answer

Sofia in June 2026: 2 flights for $73 paid, against a documented comparison value of $506. We used 15,500 points and miles, 2.8¢ per point on average. Anything paid in cash appears without a comparison value. The comparison value is not money paid out.

## Key figures

| Paid | Comparison value | Difference | Points and miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| $73 | $506 | $433 (86%) | 15,500 |

## Day by day

### 22 June 2026
- Outbound flight, Airport → Sofia, Economy: Paid $52, Value $291, 7,500 points (3.2¢ per point)

### 30 June 2026
- Return flight, Sofia → Airport, Economy: Paid $21, Value $215, 8,000 points (2.4¢ per point)

## The whole trip

| Category | Paid | Comparison value | Difference | Points and miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flights (2) | $73 | $506 | $433 · 86% | 15,500 |
| Total (2 bookings) | $73 | $506 | $433 · 86% | 15,500 |

## Related topics

- [What a point is worth](https://benefitsystems.io/en/knowledge/point-value)
- [Points or cash](https://benefitsystems.io/en/knowledge/points-or-cash)
- [When points are not worth it](https://benefitsystems.io/en/knowledge/when-points-arent-worth-it)