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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 US$449, and round-trip tickets start at US$839.

      • PVG 07:55
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        SOF 20:20
        Shanghai - Sofia | Tue, Sep 8 | Turkish Airlines
        SOF 09:35
        15h 50m
        1 stop
        PVG 06:25
        Sofia - Shanghai | Sun, Sep 13 | Turkish Airlines
        US$839 US$1,281
        35% off
        35% off
        US$1,281 US$839
      • PVG 07:55
        29h 50m
        1 stop
        SOF 08:45
        Shanghai - Sofia | Tue, Aug 18 | Turkish Airlines
        SOF 09:35
        15h 50m
        1 stop
        PVG 06:25
        Sofia - Shanghai | Tue, Aug 25 | Turkish Airlines
        US$848 US$1,281
        34% off
        34% off
        US$1,281 US$848
      • PVG 01:10
        13h 55m
        1 stop
        SOF 10:05
        Shanghai - Sofia | Thu, Jul 30 | Juneyao Airlines
        SOF 21:20
        26h 45m
        1 stop
        PVG 05:05
        Sofia - Shanghai | Sun, Aug 2 | AEGEAN
        US$902 US$1,281
        30% off
        30% off
        US$1,281 US$902
      • PVG 07:20
        36h 5m
        1 stop
        SOF 14:25
        Shanghai - Sofia | Tue, Sep 8 | Emirates
        SOF 15:25
        19h 5m
        1 stop
        PVG 15:30
        Sofia - Shanghai | Sun, Sep 13 | Emirates
        US$910
        28% off
        US$1,281 US$910
      • PVG 07:55
        36h 5m
        1 stop
        SOF 15:00
        Shanghai - Sofia | Fri, Sep 18 | Turkish Airlines
        SOF 09:35
        15h 50m
        1 stop
        PVG 06:25
        Sofia - Shanghai | Fri, Sep 25 | Turkish Airlines
        US$931
        27% off
        US$1,281 US$931
      • PVG 01:10
        13h 55m
        1 stop
        SOF 10:05
        Shanghai - Sofia | Tue, Sep 8 | Juneyao Airlines
        SOF 21:20
        26h 45m
        1 stop
        PVG 05:05
        Sofia - Shanghai | Sun, Sep 13 | AEGEAN
        US$945
        26% off
        US$1,281 US$945
      • PVG 01:10
        13h 55m
        1 stop
        SOF 10:05
        Shanghai - Sofia | Tue, Aug 18 | Juneyao Airlines
        SOF 10:55
        13h 10m
        1 stop
        PVG 05:05
        Sofia - Shanghai | Tue, Aug 25 | AEGEAN
        US$955
        25% off
        US$1,281 US$955
      • PVG 07:55
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        SOF 20:20
        Shanghai - Sofia | Fri, Aug 7 | Turkish Airlines
        SOF 09:35
        15h 50m
        1 stop
        PVG 06:25
        Sofia - Shanghai | Fri, Aug 14 | Turkish Airlines
        US$980
        23% off
        US$1,281 US$980
      • PVG 07:55
        29h 50m
        1 stop
        SOF 08:45
        Shanghai - Sofia | Tue, Jul 28 | Turkish Airlines
        SOF 15:50
        33h 35m
        1 stop
        PVG 06:25
        Sofia - Shanghai | Sun, Aug 2 | Turkish Airlines
        US$986
        23% off
        US$1,281 US$986
      • PVG 07:55
        36h 5m
        1 stop
        SOF 15:00
        Shanghai - Sofia | Mon, Jul 27 | Turkish Airlines
        SOF 21:05
        28h 20m
        1 stop
        PVG 06:25
        Sofia - Shanghai | Sun, Aug 2 | Turkish Airlines
        US$986
        23% off
        US$1,281 US$986
      • SHA 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        SOF 14:00
        Shanghai - Sofia | Thu, Jul 23 | Normal Airline
        SOF 15:00
        6h
        Nonstop
        SHA 16:00
        Sofia - Shanghai | Sat, Jul 25 | Normal Airline
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      • PVG 00:30
        30h 5m
        1 stop
        SOF 01:35
        Shanghai - Sofia | Mon, Jul 27 | Air China
        US$449 US$775
        42% off
        42% off
        US$775 US$449
      • PVG 01:30
        18h 40m
        1 stop
        SOF 15:10
        Shanghai - Sofia | Tue, Jul 28 | Air China
        US$522 US$775
        33% off
        33% off
        US$775 US$522
      • PVG 13:40
        28h 55m
        1 stop
        SOF 13:35
        Shanghai - Sofia | Tue, Aug 11 | China Eastern Airlines
        US$525 US$775
        32% off
        32% off
        US$775 US$525
      • PVG 00:05
        19h 20m
        1 stop
        SOF 14:25
        Shanghai - Sofia | Fri, Aug 28 | Emirates
        US$532
        31% off
        US$775 US$532
      • PVG 00:05
        19h 20m
        1 stop
        SOF 14:25
        Shanghai - Sofia | Wed, Aug 26 | Emirates
        US$532
        31% off
        US$775 US$532
      • PVG 07:20
        36h 5m
        1 stop
        SOF 14:25
        Shanghai - Sofia | Sun, Sep 13 | Emirates
        US$540
        30% off
        US$775 US$540
      • PVG 09:10
        35h 20m
        1 stop
        SOF 15:30
        Shanghai - Sofia | Wed, Sep 2 | Air Serbia
        US$569
        27% off
        US$775 US$569
      • PVG 01:10
        24h 20m
        1 stop
        SOF 20:30
        Shanghai - Sofia | Mon, Aug 24 | Juneyao Airlines
        US$596
        23% off
        US$775 US$596
      • PVG 00:05
        19h 20m
        1 stop
        SOF 14:25
        Shanghai - Sofia | Wed, Sep 2 | Emirates
        US$596
        23% off
        US$775 US$596
      • PVG 07:55
        36h 5m
        1 stop
        SOF 15:00
        Shanghai - Sofia | Mon, Sep 14 | Turkish Airlines
        US$596
        23% off
        US$775 US$596
      • SHA 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        SOF 14:00
        Shanghai - Sofia | Thu, Jul 23 | Normal Airline
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Cheapest airlines flights from Shanghai to Sofia

You can choose from 4 airlines that fly from Shanghai to Sofia, including Turkish Airlines, China Eastern Airlines, and Juneyao Airlines. Air China has lowest fares on this route.
Turkish Airlines logo Turkish Airlines
China Eastern Airlines logo China Eastern Airlines
Juneyao Airlines logo Juneyao Airlines
Lufthansa logo Lufthansa
Airlines are determined based on actual purchased flight tickets from Shanghai to Sofia according to previous 12 months data from Trip.com.

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 priceUS$449
Cheapest return ticket priceUS$839
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, Air China offers one-way fares as low as US$449 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. PVG to SOF on Mon, Jul 27), while Turkish Airlines offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from US$839 departing on Tue, Sep 8 and returning on Sun, Sep 13.
  • At the moment, you can catch a nonstop flight from Shanghai to Sofia with the following airlines, including: China Eastern 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 Mon, Jul 27, with one-way flights priced at just US$449.
    · Compare airlines strategically. Budget carriers often provide the lowest base fares, while we found the most affordable airline currently operating on this route is Air China.
    · 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.
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  • The cheapest months to fly from Shanghai to Sofia is October, when demand for travel is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our July flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Shanghai to Sofia on July 21, 2026 with Air China, with prices starting at US$392.
  • You can land at any one of the following hubs in Sofia, with Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Sofia Airport (PVG-SOF) is by far the most common option on this route: Sofia 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 US$651.

US$105
US$651
US$1,198
US$1,744
US$2,290
Juneyao Airlines
US$651
Juneyao Airlines
Emirates
US$1,049
Emirates
Lufthansa
US$1,163
Lufthansa
Turkish Airlines
US$1,203
Turkish Airlines
Qatar Airways
US$1,449
Qatar Airways
Austrian Airlines
US$2,290
Austrian Airlines

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Change & Cancellation Policy

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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.