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What to know about flights from Sofia to Shanghai?

The approximate distance between Sofia and Shanghai is 8,311.34km. According to Trip.com data, travel demand hits its peak in January. The cheapest month to book flights is July.

Cheapest one-way
US$ 459
Air Serbia Air Serbia SOF-SHA 21h · 1 stop Sat, Dec 26
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Cheapest return
US$ 650
Turkish Airlines Turkish Airlines SOF-SHA 16h 45m · 2 stops Mon, Dec 7 - Sun, Dec 13
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Best time to book
July
Cheapest
January
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Air Serbia Air SerbiaCheapest· From US$ 459 AEGEAN AEGEANMost booked
Route details
8,311.34km
Flight distance

Explore the cheapest one-way and round-trip flights from Sofia to Shanghai over the next 90 days, with one-way fares from US$ 459 and round-trip from US$ 650. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

    • SOF 09:30
      16h 45m
      1 stop
      PVG 08:15
      Sofia - Shanghai | Mon, Dec 7 | Turkish Airlines
      PVG 09:55
      16h 55m
      1 stop
      SOF 20:50
      Shanghai - Sofia | Sun, Dec 13 | Turkish Airlines
      US$ 650 US$ 897
      28% off
      28% off
      US$ 897 US$ 650
    • SOF 09:30
      16h 45m
      1 stop
      PVG 08:15
      Sofia - Shanghai | Fri, Dec 18 | Turkish Airlines
      PVG 09:55
      35h 15m
      1 stop
      SOF 15:10
      Shanghai - Sofia | Sat, Dec 26 | Turkish Airlines
      US$ 668 US$ 897
      26% off
      26% off
      US$ 897 US$ 668
    • SOF 09:30
      25h 40m
      1 stop
      PVG 17:10
      Sofia - Shanghai | Wed, Dec 9 | Turkish Airlines
      PVG 09:55
      35h 15m
      1 stop
      SOF 15:10
      Shanghai - Sofia | Sun, Dec 13 | Turkish Airlines
      US$ 670 US$ 897
      25% off
      25% off
      US$ 897 US$ 670
    • SOF 16:00
      19h 10m
      1 stop
      PVG 17:10
      Sofia - Shanghai | Wed, Nov 25 | Turkish Airlines
      PVG 09:55
      16h 55m
      1 stop
      SOF 20:50
      Shanghai - Sofia | Sun, Nov 29 | Turkish Airlines
      US$ 684
      24% off
      US$ 897 US$ 684
    • SOF 21:40
      28h 35m
      1 stop
      PVG 08:15
      Sofia - Shanghai | Tue, Dec 22 | Turkish Airlines
      PVG 09:55
      16h 55m
      1 stop
      SOF 20:50
      Shanghai - Sofia | Sun, Dec 27 | Turkish Airlines
      US$ 690
      23% off
      US$ 897 US$ 690
    • SOF 21:40
      13h 30m
      1 stop
      PVG 17:10
      Sofia - Shanghai | Mon, Dec 14 | Turkish Airlines
      PVG 09:55
      35h 15m
      1 stop
      SOF 15:10
      Shanghai - Sofia | Fri, Dec 18 | Turkish Airlines
      US$ 694
      23% off
      US$ 897 US$ 694
    • SOF 09:30
      16h 45m
      1 stop
      PVG 08:15
      Sofia - Shanghai | Tue, Dec 15 | Turkish Airlines
      PVG 09:55
      35h 15m
      1 stop
      SOF 15:10
      Shanghai - Sofia | Fri, Dec 18 | Turkish Airlines
      US$ 694
      23% off
      US$ 897 US$ 694
    • SOF 09:30
      16h 45m
      1 stop
      PVG 08:15
      Sofia - Shanghai | Thu, Dec 10 | Turkish Airlines
      PVG 09:55
      35h 15m
      1 stop
      SOF 15:10
      Shanghai - Sofia | Fri, Dec 18 | Turkish Airlines
      US$ 694
      23% off
      US$ 897 US$ 694
    • SOF 16:00
      19h 10m
      1 stop
      PVG 17:10
      Sofia - Shanghai | Sat, Dec 12 | Turkish Airlines
      PVG 09:55
      35h 15m
      1 stop
      SOF 15:10
      Shanghai - Sofia | Fri, Dec 18 | Turkish Airlines
      US$ 694
      23% off
      US$ 897 US$ 694
    • SOF 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      SHA 14:00
      Sofia - Shanghai | Sat, Nov 14 | Normal Airline
      SHA 15:00
      6h
      Direct
      SOF 16:00
      Shanghai - Sofia | Mon, Nov 16 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest
      SOF 05:00
      21h
      1 stop
      PVG 08:00
      Sofia - Shanghai | Sat, Dec 26 | Air Serbia
      US$ 459 US$ 786
      42% off
      42% off
      US$ 786 US$ 459
    • SOF 05:00
      21h
      1 stop
      PVG 08:00
      Sofia - Shanghai | Sat, Dec 12 | Air Serbia
      US$ 469 US$ 786
      40% off
      40% off
      US$ 786 US$ 469
    • SOF 05:00
      21h
      1 stop
      PVG 08:00
      Sofia - Shanghai | Sat, Dec 19 | Air Serbia
      US$ 507 US$ 786
      35% off
      35% off
      US$ 786 US$ 507
    • SOF 16:00
      34h
      1 stop
      PVG 08:00
      Sofia - Shanghai | Mon, Nov 23 | Air Serbia
      US$ 509
      35% off
      US$ 786 US$ 509
    • SOF 07:10
      16h 15m
      1 stop
      PVG 05:25
      Sofia - Shanghai | Sat, Dec 19 | Wizz Air
      US$ 541
      31% off
      US$ 786 US$ 541
    • SOF 07:10
      16h 15m
      1 stop
      PVG 05:25
      Sofia - Shanghai | Sat, Dec 26 | Wizz Air
      US$ 549
      30% off
      US$ 786 US$ 549
    • SOF 16:00
      34h
      1 stop
      PVG 08:00
      Sofia - Shanghai | Mon, Jan 4 | Air Serbia
      US$ 556
      28% off
      US$ 786 US$ 556
    • SOF 05:00
      21h
      1 stop
      PVG 08:00
      Sofia - Shanghai | Sat, Nov 21 | Air Serbia
      US$ 569
      28% off
      US$ 786 US$ 569
    • SOF 16:00
      34h
      1 stop
      PVG 08:00
      Sofia - Shanghai | Mon, Dec 14 | Air Serbia
      US$ 607
      23% off
      US$ 786 US$ 607
    • SOF 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      SHA 14:00
      Sofia - Shanghai | Sat, Nov 14 | Normal Airline
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    • SOF 21:45
      13h 25m
      1 stop
      PVG 17:10
      Sofia - Shanghai | Fri, Dec 4 | Turkish Airlines
      US$ 693 US$ 1,567
      56% off
      56% off
      US$ 1,567 US$ 693
    • SOF 21:45
      13h 25m
      1 stop
      PVG 17:10
      Sofia - Shanghai | Thu, Dec 24 | Turkish Airlines
      US$ 707 US$ 1,567
      55% off
      55% off
      US$ 1,567 US$ 707
    • SOF 21:45
      13h 25m
      1 stop
      PVG 17:10
      Sofia - Shanghai | Mon, Dec 21 | Turkish Airlines
      US$ 709 US$ 1,567
      55% off
      55% off
      US$ 1,567 US$ 709
    • SOF 21:45
      13h 25m
      1 stop
      PVG 17:10
      Sofia - Shanghai | Tue, Nov 17 | Turkish Airlines
      US$ 730
      53% off
      US$ 1,567 US$ 730
    • SOF 21:45
      13h 25m
      1 stop
      PVG 17:10
      Sofia - Shanghai | Mon, Jan 11 | Turkish Airlines
      US$ 732
      53% off
      US$ 1,567 US$ 732
    • SOF 21:45
      13h 25m
      1 stop
      PVG 17:10
      Sofia - Shanghai | Sun, Nov 15 | Turkish Airlines
      US$ 850
      46% off
      US$ 1,567 US$ 850
    • SOF 21:40
      13h 30m
      1 stop
      PVG 17:10
      Sofia - Shanghai | Tue, Dec 1 | Turkish Airlines
      US$ 723
      54% off
      US$ 1,567 US$ 723
    • SOF 21:40
      13h 30m
      1 stop
      PVG 17:10
      Sofia - Shanghai | Thu, Dec 10 | Turkish Airlines
      US$ 726
      54% off
      US$ 1,567 US$ 726
    • SOF 21:40
      13h 30m
      1 stop
      PVG 17:10
      Sofia - Shanghai | Sun, Dec 6 | Turkish Airlines
      US$ 741
      53% off
      US$ 1,567 US$ 741
    • SOF 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      SHA 14:00
      Sofia - Shanghai | Sat, Nov 14 | Normal Airline
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Displayed flight fares from Sofia to Shanghai are based on average prices across airlines for the next 3 months, according to the latest Trip.com database.

Which airlines are the most popular for Sofia to Shanghai flights?

Choose from 1 carriers that fly from Sofia to Shanghai, including AEGEAN, Enjoy the cheapest tickets on this route with Air Serbia.
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Airlines are determined based on actual purchased flight tickets from Sofia to Shanghai according to previous 12 months data from Trip.com.

Trip.com Price Insights on Flights from Sofia to Shanghai

What is the cheapest month for return flights from Sofia to Shanghai?

Average price of round-trip flights from Sofia to Shanghai purchased by Trip.com users by month over the past 12 months.

According to historical data from Trip.com, the lowest prices for flights from Sofia to Shanghai are found during June, with an average price of US$ 745. Conversely, the highest prices are found during September, with an average price of up to US$ 1,174.

US$ 1,174
US$ 960
US$ 745
US$ 531
    Cheapest
  • US$ 1,002
    Nov
  • US$ 1,101
    Dec
  • US$ 960
    Jan
  • US$ 781
    Feb
  • US$ 1,105
    Mar
  • US$ 783
    Apr
  • US$ 793
    May
  • US$ 745
    Jun
  • US$ 915
    Jul
  • US$ 1,031
    Aug
  • US$ 1,174
    Sep
  • US$ 1,038
    Oct

What is the cheapest month for one-way flights from Sofia to Shanghai?

Average price of one-way flights from Sofia to Shanghai purchased by Trip.com users by month over the past 12 months.

According to Trip.com's data, the cheapest month for flights from Sofia to Shanghai is July, with an average price of US$ 741. Conversely, the most expensive month is typically January, with an average price of up to US$ 1,521.

US$ 1,521
US$ 1,131
US$ 741
US$ 351
    Cheapest
  • US$ 1,041
    Nov
  • US$ 1,027
    Dec
  • US$ 1,521
    Jan
  • US$ 941
    Feb
  • US$ 1,015
    Mar
  • US$ 1,282
    Apr
  • US$ 1,013
    May
  • US$ 755
    Jun
  • US$ 741
    Jul
  • US$ 826
    Aug
  • US$ 782
    Sep
  • US$ 1,079
    Oct

What's the cheapest day to fly from Sofia to Shanghai?

Data is based on the average flight price for each day of the week from Sofia to Shanghai on Trip.com over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com data from the past 12 months, the cheapest day to fly from Sofia to Shanghai is Sunday, with average prices lower than on other days. Avoid Monday, as prices are usually highest then.

US$ 1,183
US$ 1,050
US$ 917
US$ 784
    Cheapest
  • US$ 1,183
    Mon
  • US$ 957
    Tue
  • US$ 1,162
    Wed
  • US$ 961
    Thu
  • US$ 1,065
    Fri
  • US$ 995
    Sat
  • US$ 917
    Sun

Flight FAQs

  • Which airlines offer the cheapest flights from Sofia to Shanghai?

    Based on Trip.com data, Air Serbia offers Cheapest nonstop one-way flights from US$ 459 (for example, SOF–PVG on Sat, Dec 26). For a Cheapest nonstop return flight, Turkish Airlines offers fares from US$ 650, departing on Mon, Dec 7 and returning on Sun, Dec 13.
  • At the moment, several airlines serve connecting flights from Sofia to Shanghai, including: AEGEAN Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings made by users on Trip.com within the last 90 days.
  • By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Sofia to Shanghai is around 40 days (6 weeks) in advance, and the best time to fly is usually on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Tuesday typically offers the cheapest flights for departure, while Saturday offers the best return deals.
  • Here are some tips for finding the best flight deals from Sofia to Shanghai on Trip.com:
    · Be flexible with your travel dates. The cheapest flight is currently on Sat, Dec 26, with one-way fares from just US$ 459.
    · Compare airlines. Air Serbia currently offers the lowest fares on this route.
    · Set up a price alert to track fare changes without searching every day.
    · Check Trip.com regularly for flight deals and available promo codes.
    · Avoid peak season or book early. January is generally the busiest month for travel to Shanghai.
    · Get exclusive promo codes on the Trip.com app.
  • The cheapest month to book a flight from Sofia to Shanghai is usually July, when demand is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our November flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Sofia to Shanghai on Mon, Nov 23 with Air Serbia, with prices starting at US$ 509.
  • Flights to Shanghai can arrive at: Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA). The most common route connects Sofia Airport and Shanghai Pudong International Airport (SOF–PVG).
  • The time difference between Shanghai and Sofia is 6h.
  • Tickets can only be changed or cancelled if permitted by airline policy. To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy. However, if the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.
  • Based on Trip.com data for flights departing in the next 30 days, the average one-way fare from Sofia to Shanghai is US$ 891. Fares vary by travel date, airline and availability.
  • Enter Sofia and Shanghai, choose your travel dates and passengers, then compare flights by price, duration and baggage. Select a fare, review the change and cancellation rules, enter traveler details and complete payment to receive your confirmation.

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