Cheapest airlines flights from Shanghai to Sofia

You can choose from 6 airlines that fly from Shanghai to Sofia, including Turkish Airlines, Lufthansa, and Emirates. Qatar Airways has lowest fares on this route.
Turkish Airlines logo Turkish Airlines
Lufthansa logo Lufthansa
Emirates logo Emirates
China Eastern Airlines logo China Eastern Airlines
Sichuan Airlines logo Sichuan Airlines
KLM logo KLM
Airlines are determined based on actual purchased flight tickets from Shanghai to Sofia according to previous 12 months data from Trip.com.

Search cheap flights from Shanghai to Sofia in the next 3 months. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day data, one-way fares start at THB 15,840, and round-trip tickets start at THB 24,630.

Displayed flight fares from Shanghai to Sofia are based on average prices across airlines for the next 3 months, according to the latest Trip.com database.

Shanghai to Sofia Flight Details

The distance between Shanghai and Sofia is about 8,311.34 km. Based on Trip.com's latest data, travel demand is highest in January. The off-season for travel is October.

Cheapest one-way flight priceTHB 15,840
Cheapest return ticket priceTHB 24,630
Cheapest monthOctober
Peak season for travelJanuary
Flight distance8,311.34 km
Popular airlineTurkish Airlines
Flight statistics for the Shanghai–Sofia route are based on aggregated booking data from Trip.com over the past 12 months.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What are the cheapest flights from Shanghai to Sofia (SHA-SOF)?

    Based on Trip.com data, Qatar Airways offers one-way fares as low as THB 15,840 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. PVG to SOF on Tue, May 5), while Juneyao Airlines offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from THB 24,630 departing on Wed, Apr 1 and returning on Mon, Apr 6.
  • At the moment, you can catch a nonstop flight from Shanghai to Sofia with the following airlines, including: Sichuan Airlines Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings users made 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 Shanghai to Sofia 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.
  • To find best deals on flights from Shanghai to Sofia, you can use various tools on Trip.com:
    · Be flexible with your travel dates to get the cheapest flight deal. Now the cheapest flight deal is on Tue, May 5, with one-way flights priced at just THB 15,840.
    · Compare airlines strategically. Budget carriers often provide the lowest base fares, while we found the most affordable airline currently operating on this route is Qatar Airways.
    · Set up price alerts to easily monitor ticket prices without having to check every day.
    · Check Trip.com flight deals and promo codes frequently.
    · Avoid peak season unless you book very early. It seems the peak season for Sofia travel is around January.
    · Get exclusive promo codes for Trip.com app users.
  • The cheapest months to fly from Shanghai to Sofia is October, when demand for travel is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our March flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Shanghai to Sofia on March 30, 2026 with Turkish Airlines, with prices starting at THB 33,310.
  • You can land at any one of the following hubs in Sofia, with Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Sofia International Airport (PVG-SOF) is by far the most common option on this route: Sofia International Airport (SOF).
  • The time difference between Sofia and Shanghai is 6h.
  • Tickets can only be changed or canceled 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.

Trip.com Airline Insights on Flights from Shanghai to Sofia

Which airline offers the cheapest direct flights from Shanghai to Sofia?

Data is based on the average price of all nonstop flights from Shanghai to Sofia on Trip.com over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com’s data from the past 12 months, Juneyao Airlines provides the lowest-priced direct flights from Shanghai to Sofia, with fares starting at THB 17,390.

THB 9,854
THB 17,390
THB 24,927
THB 32,464
THB 40,000
Juneyao Airlines
THB 17,390
Juneyao Airlines
Emirates
THB 32,600
Emirates
Lufthansa
THB 35,470
Lufthansa
Qatar Airways
THB 36,190
Qatar Airways
Turkish Airlines
THB 37,560
Turkish Airlines
Austrian Airlines
THB 40,000
Austrian Airlines

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Change & Cancellation Policy

Trip.com shows the change and cancellation rules for each ticket during the booking process, including all related fees and conditions. Please refer to the following scenarios:
Voluntary cancellation/change:
To request a change or cancellation, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and flight segment, and submit your request. Please note that additional charges may apply based on the airline’s fare rules.
Cancellation/change due to a flight schedule change:
If your flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For full details of change and cancellation policies, please refer to the customer support pages.