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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 January. The cheapest month to book flights is December.

Cheapest one-way
THB 17,260
Air Serbia Air Serbia SOF-SHA 34h 5m · 1 stop Mon, Sep 7
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Cheapest round-trip
THB 23,360
Turkish Airlines Turkish Airlines SOF-SHA 16h 35m · 2 stops Sun, Nov 1 - Sun, Nov 8
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Air Serbia Air Serbia Cheapest · From THB 17,260 Turkish Airlines Turkish Airlines Most booked
When to fly
July
Cheapest
January
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 THB 17,260 and round-trip from THB 23,360. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

      • SOF 09:40
        16h 35m
        1 stop
        PVG 08:15
        Sofia - Shanghai | Sun, Nov 1 | Turkish Airlines
        PVG 09:55
        35h 15m
        1 stop
        SOF 15:10
        Shanghai - Sofia | Sun, Nov 8 | Turkish Airlines
        THB 23,360 THB 32,340
        28% off
        28% off
        THB 32,340 THB 23,360
      • SOF 19:45
        31h 25m
        1 stop
        PVG 09:10
        Sofia - Shanghai | Sun, Nov 1 | British Airways
        PVG 10:55
        35h 25m
        1 stop
        SOF 16:20
        Shanghai - Sofia | Sun, Nov 8 | British Airways
        THB 23,360 THB 32,340
        28% off
        28% off
        THB 32,340 THB 23,360
      • SOF 14:10
        19h 55m
        1 stop
        PVG 15:05
        Sofia - Shanghai | Thu, Oct 22 | Lufthansa
        PVG 09:40
        35h 25m
        1 stop
        SOF 15:05
        Shanghai - Sofia | Wed, Oct 28 | Swiss Airlines
        THB 24,310 THB 32,340
        25% off
        25% off
        THB 32,340 THB 24,310
      • SOF 16:00
        34h 15m
        1 stop
        PVG 08:15
        Sofia - Shanghai | Mon, Nov 2 | Turkish Airlines
        PVG 09:55
        35h 15m
        1 stop
        SOF 15:10
        Shanghai - Sofia | Sun, Nov 8 | Turkish Airlines
        THB 24,570
        24% off
        THB 32,340 THB 24,570
      • SOF 10:55
        13h 10m
        1 stop
        PVG 05:05
        Sofia - Shanghai | Wed, Sep 9 | AEGEAN
        PVG 01:10
        13h 55m
        1 stop
        SOF 10:05
        Shanghai - Sofia | Wed, Sep 16 | Juneyao Airlines
        THB 25,140
        22% off
        THB 32,340 THB 25,140
      • SOF 18:55
        30h 5m
        1 stop
        PVG 06:00
        Sofia - Shanghai | Thu, Oct 22 | Austrian Airlines
        PVG 09:40
        35h 25m
        1 stop
        SOF 15:05
        Shanghai - Sofia | Wed, Oct 28 | Swiss Airlines
        THB 25,530
        21% off
        THB 32,340 THB 25,530
      • SOF 15:50
        33h 35m
        1 stop
        PVG 06:25
        Sofia - Shanghai | Wed, Sep 9 | Turkish Airlines
        PVG 22:25
        15h 20m
        1 stop
        SOF 08:45
        Shanghai - Sofia | Wed, Sep 16 | Turkish Airlines
        THB 25,560
        21% off
        THB 32,340 THB 25,560
      • SOF 10:55
        13h 10m
        1 stop
        PVG 05:05
        Sofia - Shanghai | Wed, Oct 14 | AEGEAN
        PVG 01:10
        13h 55m
        1 stop
        SOF 10:05
        Shanghai - Sofia | Wed, Oct 21 | Juneyao Airlines
        THB 25,660
        21% off
        THB 32,340 THB 25,660
      • SOF 10:55
        13h 10m
        1 stop
        PVG 05:05
        Sofia - Shanghai | Mon, Sep 7 | AEGEAN
        PVG 01:10
        24h 20m
        1 stop
        SOF 20:30
        Shanghai - Sofia | Mon, Sep 14 | Juneyao Airlines
        THB 26,150
        19% off
        THB 32,340 THB 26,150
      • SOF 15:00
        34h 40m
        1 stop
        PVG 07:40
        Sofia - Shanghai | Mon, Nov 2 | Swiss Airlines
        PVG 11:55
        17h 5m
        1 stop
        SOF 23:00
        Shanghai - Sofia | Mon, Nov 9 | Lufthansa
        THB 26,190
        19% off
        THB 32,340 THB 26,190
      • SOF 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        SHA 14:00
        Sofia - Shanghai | Mon, Sep 7 | Normal Airline
        SHA 15:00
        6h
        Nonstop
        SOF 16:00
        Shanghai - Sofia | Wed, Sep 9 | Normal Airline
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      • SOF 16:00
        34h 5m
        1 stop
        PVG 07:05
        Sofia - Shanghai | Mon, Sep 7 | Air Serbia
        THB 17,260 THB 24,390
        28% off
        28% off
        THB 24,390 THB 17,260
      • SOF 13:30
        21h 50m
        1 stop
        PVG 16:20
        Sofia - Shanghai | Thu, Oct 8 | Qatar Airways
        THB 18,140 THB 24,390
        26% off
        26% off
        THB 24,390 THB 18,140
      • SOF 08:25
        16h 10m
        1 stop
        PVG 05:35
        Sofia - Shanghai | Thu, Sep 10 | Ryanair
        THB 18,840 THB 24,390
        23% off
        23% off
        THB 24,390 THB 18,840
      • SOF 07:00
        20h 25m
        1 stop
        PVG 08:25
        Sofia - Shanghai | Wed, Sep 30 | Air France
        THB 19,360
        21% off
        THB 24,390 THB 19,360
      • SOF 07:00
        21h 25m
        1 stop
        PVG 09:25
        Sofia - Shanghai | Tue, Sep 29 | KLM
        THB 19,630
        20% off
        THB 24,390 THB 19,630
      • SOF 07:00
        21h 25m
        1 stop
        PVG 09:25
        Sofia - Shanghai | Thu, Sep 24 | KLM
        THB 19,630
        20% off
        THB 24,390 THB 19,630
      • SOF 07:00
        21h 25m
        1 stop
        PVG 09:25
        Sofia - Shanghai | Sun, Sep 27 | KLM
        THB 19,630
        20% off
        THB 24,390 THB 19,630
      • SOF 07:00
        21h 25m
        1 stop
        PVG 09:25
        Sofia - Shanghai | Sun, Sep 20 | KLM
        THB 19,630
        20% off
        THB 24,390 THB 19,630
      • SOF 07:00
        21h 25m
        1 stop
        PVG 09:25
        Sofia - Shanghai | Mon, Sep 21 | KLM
        THB 19,750
        19% off
        THB 24,390 THB 19,750
      • SOF 07:00
        21h 25m
        1 stop
        PVG 09:25
        Sofia - Shanghai | Tue, Sep 22 | KLM
        THB 19,750
        19% off
        THB 24,390 THB 19,750
      • SOF 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        SHA 14:00
        Sofia - Shanghai | Mon, Sep 7 | Normal Airline
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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 Bulgaria Air, among 4 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
Bulgaria Air logo Bulgaria Air
AEGEAN logo AEGEAN
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 THB 24,220; while the month with the highest flight price is usually October, with an average price of up to THB 64,310.

THB 64,310
THB 44,265
THB 24,220
THB 4,175
    Cheapest
  • THB 27,990
    Aug
  • THB 39,290
    Sep
  • THB 64,310
    Oct
  • THB 34,020
    Nov
  • THB 33,570
    Dec
  • THB 49,720
    Jan
  • THB 30,760
    Feb
  • THB 33,200
    Mar
  • THB 41,930
    Apr
  • THB 33,110
    May
  • THB 24,680
    Jun
  • THB 24,220
    Jul

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 THB 17,260 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. SOF to PVG on Mon, Sep 7), while Turkish Airlines offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from THB 23,360 departing on Sun, Nov 1 and returning on Sun, Nov 8.
  • At the moment, you can catch a nonstop flight from Sofia to Shanghai with the following airlines, including: Bulgaria Air Turkish 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 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 Mon, Sep 7, with one-way flights priced at just THB 17,260.
    · 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 January.
    · Get exclusive promo codes for Trip.com app users.
  • The cheapest months to fly from Sofia to Shanghai is December, when demand for travel is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our September flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Sofia to Shanghai on September 12, 2026 with Wizz Air, with prices starting at THB 13,280.
  • 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 THB 32,360. 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 THB 25,830.

THB 20,877
THB 25,830
THB 30,784
THB 35,737
THB 40,690
AEGEAN
THB 25,830
AEGEAN
Lufthansa
THB 32,650
Lufthansa
Turkish Airlines
THB 35,190
Turkish Airlines
Air France
THB 38,120
Air France
Qatar Airways
THB 38,900
Qatar Airways
Emirates
THB 40,690
Emirates

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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.