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What to know about flights from Sofia to Shanghai?

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

Cheapest one-way
DKK 3,063
Air Serbia Air Serbia SOF-SHA 21h · 1 stop Sun, Dec 13
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Cheapest round-trip
DKK 4,335
Turkish Airlines Turkish Airlines SOF-SHA 16h 45m · 2 stops Sun, Nov 22 - Sat, Nov 28
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Air Serbia Air SerbiaCheapest· From DKK 3,063 Turkish Airlines Turkish AirlinesMost booked
When to fly
July
Cheapest
July
Peak season
Route details
8,311.34 km
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 DKK 3,063 and round-trip from DKK 4,335. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

    • Cheapest
      SOF 05:00
      21h
      1 stop
      PVG 08:00
      Sofia - Shanghai | Sun, Dec 13 | Air Serbia
      DKK 3,063 DKK 5,875
      48% off
      48% off
      DKK 5,875 DKK 3,063
    • SOF 05:00
      21h
      1 stop
      PVG 08:00
      Sofia - Shanghai | Sun, Nov 29 | Air Serbia
      DKK 3,125 DKK 5,875
      47% off
      47% off
      DKK 5,875 DKK 3,125
    • SOF 16:05
      33h 55m
      1 stop
      PVG 08:00
      Sofia - Shanghai | Sat, Dec 5 | Air Serbia
      DKK 3,264 DKK 5,875
      44% off
      44% off
      DKK 5,875 DKK 3,264
    • SOF 05:00
      21h
      1 stop
      PVG 08:00
      Sofia - Shanghai | Sun, Dec 6 | Air Serbia
      DKK 3,381
      42% off
      DKK 5,875 DKK 3,381
    • SOF 16:00
      34h
      1 stop
      PVG 08:00
      Sofia - Shanghai | Tue, Nov 10 | Air Serbia
      DKK 3,398
      42% off
      DKK 5,875 DKK 3,398
    • SOF 07:10
      16h 15m
      1 stop
      PVG 05:25
      Sofia - Shanghai | Sun, Dec 6 | Wizz Air
      DKK 3,609
      39% off
      DKK 5,875 DKK 3,609
    • SOF 07:10
      16h 15m
      1 stop
      PVG 05:25
      Sofia - Shanghai | Sun, Dec 13 | Wizz Air
      DKK 3,659
      38% off
      DKK 5,875 DKK 3,659
    • SOF 16:00
      34h
      1 stop
      PVG 08:00
      Sofia - Shanghai | Tue, Dec 22 | Air Serbia
      DKK 3,748
      36% off
      DKK 5,875 DKK 3,748
    • SOF 05:00
      21h
      1 stop
      PVG 08:00
      Sofia - Shanghai | Sun, Nov 8 | Air Serbia
      DKK 3,794
      35% off
      DKK 5,875 DKK 3,794
    • SOF 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      SHA 14:00
      Sofia - Shanghai | Sun, Oct 25 | Normal Airline
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    • SOF 09:30
      16h 45m
      1 stop
      PVG 08:15
      Sofia - Shanghai | Sun, Nov 22 | Turkish Airlines
      PVG 09:55
      16h 55m
      1 stop
      SOF 20:50
      Shanghai - Sofia | Sat, Nov 28 | Turkish Airlines
      DKK 4,335 DKK 6,626
      35% off
      35% off
      DKK 6,626 DKK 4,335
    • SOF 09:30
      16h 45m
      1 stop
      PVG 08:15
      Sofia - Shanghai | Thu, Dec 3 | Turkish Airlines
      PVG 09:55
      35h 15m
      1 stop
      SOF 15:10
      Shanghai - Sofia | Fri, Dec 11 | Turkish Airlines
      DKK 4,458 DKK 6,626
      33% off
      33% off
      DKK 6,626 DKK 4,458
    • SOF 09:30
      25h 40m
      1 stop
      PVG 17:10
      Sofia - Shanghai | Tue, Nov 24 | Turkish Airlines
      PVG 09:55
      35h 15m
      1 stop
      SOF 15:10
      Shanghai - Sofia | Sat, Nov 28 | Turkish Airlines
      DKK 4,471 DKK 6,626
      33% off
      33% off
      DKK 6,626 DKK 4,471
    • SOF 16:00
      19h 10m
      1 stop
      PVG 17:10
      Sofia - Shanghai | Tue, Nov 10 | Turkish Airlines
      PVG 09:55
      16h 55m
      1 stop
      SOF 20:50
      Shanghai - Sofia | Sat, Nov 14 | Turkish Airlines
      DKK 4,564
      31% off
      DKK 6,626 DKK 4,564
    • SOF 21:40
      28h 35m
      1 stop
      PVG 08:15
      Sofia - Shanghai | Mon, Dec 7 | Turkish Airlines
      PVG 09:55
      16h 55m
      1 stop
      SOF 20:50
      Shanghai - Sofia | Sat, Dec 12 | Turkish Airlines
      DKK 4,605
      31% off
      DKK 6,626 DKK 4,605
    • SOF 21:40
      13h 30m
      1 stop
      PVG 17:10
      Sofia - Shanghai | Sun, Nov 29 | Turkish Airlines
      PVG 09:55
      35h 15m
      1 stop
      SOF 15:10
      Shanghai - Sofia | Thu, Dec 3 | Turkish Airlines
      DKK 4,631
      30% off
      DKK 6,626 DKK 4,631
    • SOF 09:30
      16h 45m
      1 stop
      PVG 08:15
      Sofia - Shanghai | Mon, Nov 30 | Turkish Airlines
      PVG 09:55
      35h 15m
      1 stop
      SOF 15:10
      Shanghai - Sofia | Thu, Dec 3 | Turkish Airlines
      DKK 4,631
      30% off
      DKK 6,626 DKK 4,631
    • SOF 09:30
      16h 45m
      1 stop
      PVG 08:15
      Sofia - Shanghai | Wed, Nov 25 | Turkish Airlines
      PVG 09:55
      35h 15m
      1 stop
      SOF 15:10
      Shanghai - Sofia | Thu, Dec 3 | Turkish Airlines
      DKK 4,631
      30% off
      DKK 6,626 DKK 4,631
    • SOF 16:00
      19h 10m
      1 stop
      PVG 17:10
      Sofia - Shanghai | Fri, Nov 27 | Turkish Airlines
      PVG 09:55
      35h 15m
      1 stop
      SOF 15:10
      Shanghai - Sofia | Thu, Dec 3 | Turkish Airlines
      DKK 4,631
      30% off
      DKK 6,626 DKK 4,631
    • SOF 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      SHA 14:00
      Sofia - Shanghai | Sun, Oct 25 | Normal Airline
      SHA 15:00
      6h
      Nonstop
      SOF 16:00
      Shanghai - Sofia | Tue, Oct 27 | Normal Airline
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    • SOF 21:45
      13h 25m
      1 stop
      PVG 17:10
      Sofia - Shanghai | Fri, Dec 4 | Turkish Airlines
      DKK 4,493 DKK 25,896
      83% off
      83% off
      DKK 25,896 DKK 4,493
    • SOF 21:45
      13h 25m
      1 stop
      PVG 17:10
      Sofia - Shanghai | Sun, Nov 15 | Turkish Airlines
      DKK 5,483 DKK 25,896
      79% off
      79% off
      DKK 25,896 DKK 5,483
    • SOF 21:40
      13h 30m
      1 stop
      PVG 17:10
      Sofia - Shanghai | Tue, Dec 1 | Turkish Airlines
      DKK 4,669 DKK 25,896
      82% off
      82% off
      DKK 25,896 DKK 4,669
    • SOF 21:40
      13h 30m
      1 stop
      PVG 17:10
      Sofia - Shanghai | Thu, Dec 10 | Turkish Airlines
      DKK 4,842
      81% off
      DKK 25,896 DKK 4,842
    • SOF 21:40
      13h 30m
      1 stop
      PVG 17:10
      Sofia - Shanghai | Sun, Nov 29 | Turkish Airlines
      DKK 4,927
      81% off
      DKK 25,896 DKK 4,927
    • SOF 21:40
      13h 30m
      1 stop
      PVG 17:10
      Sofia - Shanghai | Sun, Dec 6 | Turkish Airlines
      DKK 4,941
      81% off
      DKK 25,896 DKK 4,941
    • SOF 21:40
      13h 30m
      1 stop
      PVG 17:10
      Sofia - Shanghai | Tue, Nov 17 | Turkish Airlines
      DKK 4,943
      81% off
      DKK 25,896 DKK 4,943
    • SOF 21:40
      13h 30m
      1 stop
      PVG 17:10
      Sofia - Shanghai | Mon, Dec 7 | Turkish Airlines
      DKK 4,944
      81% off
      DKK 25,896 DKK 4,944
    • SOF 21:40
      13h 30m
      1 stop
      PVG 17:10
      Sofia - Shanghai | Thu, Dec 24 | Turkish Airlines
      DKK 4,946
      81% off
      DKK 25,896 DKK 4,946
    • SOF 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      SHA 14:00
      Sofia - Shanghai | Sun, Oct 25 | 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?

The most popular airlines flying from Sofia to Shanghai are Turkish Airlines, Emirates, and Lufthansa, among 5 carriers on this route. Air Serbia offers the lowest fares. Based on Trip.com's flight booking data from the previous 12 months.
Turkish Airlines logo Turkish Airlines
Emirates logo Emirates
Lufthansa logo Lufthansa
AEGEAN logo AEGEAN
Bulgaria Air logo Bulgaria Air
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 Trends on Flights from Sofia to Shanghai

Which month has the cheapest one-way flights from Sofia to Shanghai?

Average monthly one-way flight prices from Sofia to Shanghai, based on bookings made by Trip.com users over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com’s data, the cheapest month for flights from Sofia to Shanghai is July, with an average price of DKK 4,942; while the month with the highest flight price is usually January, with an average price of up to DKK 10,146.

DKK 10,146
DKK 7,544
DKK 4,942
DKK 2,340
    Cheapest
  • DKK 10,078
    Oct
  • DKK 6,943
    Nov
  • DKK 6,850
    Dec
  • DKK 10,146
    Jan
  • DKK 6,277
    Feb
  • DKK 6,775
    Mar
  • DKK 8,556
    Apr
  • DKK 6,756
    May
  • DKK 5,037
    Jun
  • DKK 4,942
    Jul
  • DKK 5,511
    Aug
  • DKK 5,216
    Sep

When is the cheapest day to fly from Sofia to Shanghai during Halloween?

Based on Trip.com's data over the past 3 days, these are the lowest one-way flight prices from Sofia to Shanghai during Halloween.

Halloween is scheduled for Oct 31. The cheapest flights from Sofia to Shanghai are available on Nov 2, with fares starting at DKK 4,855.

DKK 6,925
DKK 5,890
DKK 4,855
DKK 3,820
    Cheapest
  • DKK 4,890
    28
    Oct
  • DKK 6,925
    29
  • DKK 6,180
    30
  • DKK 6,180
    31
  • DKK 5,053
    1
    Nov
  • DKK 4,855
    2

Frequently Asked Questions

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

    Based on Trip.com data, Air Serbia offers one-way fares as low as DKK 3,063 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. SOF to PVG on Sun, Dec 13), while Turkish Airlines offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from DKK 4,335 departing on Sun, Nov 22 and returning on Sat, Nov 28.
  • At the moment, you can catch a nonstop flight from Sofia to Shanghai with the following airlines, including: Bulgaria Air 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 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.
  • To find best deals on flights from Sofia to Shanghai, 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 Sun, Dec 13, with one-way flights priced at just DKK 3,063.
    · 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 Serbia.
    · 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 Shanghai travel is around July.
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  • The cheapest months to fly from Sofia to Shanghai is October, when demand for travel is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our October flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Sofia to Shanghai on October 27, 2026 with Austrian Airlines, with prices starting at DKK 5,329.
  • You can land at any one of the following hubs in Shanghai: Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG), and Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA). Flying from Sofia Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (SOF-PVG) is by far the most common option on this route.
  • The time difference between Shanghai and Sofia 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.
  • Based on Trip.com data for flights departing in the next 30 days, the average one-way fare from Sofia to Shanghai is DKK 6,151. 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.

Trip.com Airline Insights on Flights from Sofia to Shanghai

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

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

Based on Trip.com’s data from the past 12 months, AEGEAN provides the lowest-priced direct flights from Sofia to Shanghai, with fares starting at DKK 5,480.

DKK 4,691
DKK 5,480
DKK 6,270
DKK 7,059
DKK 7,848
AEGEAN
DKK 5,480
AEGEAN
Lufthansa
DKK 6,532
Lufthansa
Emirates
DKK 6,634
Emirates
Turkish Airlines
DKK 6,661
Turkish Airlines
Air France
DKK 7,778
Air France
Qatar Airways
DKK 7,848
Qatar Airways

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