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Find cheap airlines flights from Shanghai to Sofia

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

Find flight deals from Shanghai to Sofia for the next 3 months. Book one way flights from IDR 7,118,906 or round trip flights from IDR 10,827,656.

      • PVG 10:10 AM
        35h
        1 stop
        SOF 3:10 PM
        Shanghai - Sofia | Sat, Dec 27 | Turkish Airlines
        SOF 9:40 PM
        28h 50m
        1 stop
        PVG 8:30 AM
        Sofia - Shanghai | Sat, Jan 3 | Turkish Airlines
        IDR 10,827,656 IDR 18,013,749
        40% OFF
        40% OFF
        IDR 18,013,749 IDR 10,827,656
      • PVG 10:10 AM
        28h 35m
        1 stop
        SOF 8:45 AM
        Shanghai - Sofia | Wed, Dec 31 | Turkish Airlines
        SOF 9:40 PM
        28h 35m
        1 stop
        PVG 8:15 AM
        Sofia - Shanghai | Sun, Jan 4 | Turkish Airlines
        IDR 11,230,524 IDR 18,013,749
        38% OFF
        38% OFF
        IDR 18,013,749 IDR 11,230,524
      • PVG 9:55 AM
        28h 50m
        1 stop
        SOF 8:45 AM
        Shanghai - Sofia | Tue, Dec 30 | Turkish Airlines
        SOF 4:00 PM
        34h 15m
        1 stop
        PVG 8:15 AM
        Sofia - Shanghai | Sun, Jan 4 | Turkish Airlines
        IDR 11,280,290 IDR 18,013,749
        37% OFF
        37% OFF
        IDR 18,013,749 IDR 11,280,290
      • PVG 9:55 AM
        35h 15m
        1 stop
        SOF 3:10 PM
        Shanghai - Sofia | Tue, Dec 16 | Turkish Airlines
        SOF 9:40 PM
        13h 30m
        1 stop
        PVG 5:10 PM
        Sofia - Shanghai | Tue, Dec 23 | Turkish Airlines
        IDR 12,301,677
        32% OFF
        IDR 18,013,749 IDR 12,301,677
      • PVG 11:05 PM
        22h 5m
        1 stop
        SOF 3:10 PM
        Shanghai - Sofia | Sun, Jan 25 | Turkish Airlines
        SOF 9:35 AM
        16h 55m
        1 stop
        PVG 8:30 AM
        Sofia - Shanghai | Fri, Jan 30 | Turkish Airlines
        IDR 12,548,137
        30% OFF
        IDR 18,013,749 IDR 12,548,137
      • PVG 10:10 AM
        28h 35m
        1 stop
        SOF 8:45 AM
        Shanghai - Sofia | Mon, Dec 29 | Turkish Airlines
        SOF 9:40 PM
        28h 50m
        1 stop
        PVG 8:30 AM
        Sofia - Shanghai | Sat, Jan 3 | Turkish Airlines
        IDR 12,709,284
        28% OFF
        IDR 18,013,749 IDR 12,709,284
      • PVG 10:10 AM
        35h
        1 stop
        SOF 3:10 PM
        Shanghai - Sofia | Wed, Dec 17 | Turkish Airlines
        SOF 9:35 AM
        16h 55m
        1 stop
        PVG 8:30 AM
        Sofia - Shanghai | Sun, Dec 21 | Turkish Airlines
        IDR 12,870,431
        28% OFF
        IDR 18,013,749 IDR 12,870,431
      • PVG 1:20 AM
        24h 10m
        1 stop
        SOF 7:30 PM
        Shanghai - Sofia | Sun, Jan 25 | Juneyao Airlines
        SOF 3:15 PM
        31h 55m
        1 stop
        PVG 5:10 AM
        Sofia - Shanghai | Sat, Jan 31 | AEGEAN
        IDR 12,943,895
        28% OFF
        IDR 18,013,749 IDR 12,943,895
      • PVG 11:05 PM
        15h 40m
        1 stop
        SOF 8:45 AM
        Shanghai - Sofia | Thu, Dec 18 | Turkish Airlines
        SOF 9:35 AM
        16h 40m
        1 stop
        PVG 8:15 AM
        Sofia - Shanghai | Mon, Dec 22 | Turkish Airlines
        IDR 13,007,880
        28% OFF
        IDR 18,013,749 IDR 13,007,880
      • PVG 9:45 AM
        35h 45m
        1 stop
        SOF 3:30 PM
        Shanghai - Sofia | Sun, Jan 25 | Air Serbia
        SOF 5:00 AM
        20h 45m
        1 stop
        PVG 7:45 AM
        Sofia - Shanghai | Sat, Jan 31 | Air Serbia
        IDR 13,330,174
        26% OFF
        IDR 18,013,749 IDR 13,330,174
      • SHA 1:00 PM
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        SOF Invalid Date
        Shanghai - Sofia | Thu, Dec 18 | Normal Airline
        SOF 3:00 PM
        6h
        Nonstop
        SHA 4:00 PM
        Sofia - Shanghai | Sat, Dec 20 | Normal Airline
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      • PVG 11:35 PM
        17h 50m
        1 stop
        SOF 11:25 AM
        Shanghai - Sofia | Wed, Dec 17 | Qatar Airways
        IDR 7,118,906 IDR 10,628,912
        33% OFF
        33% OFF
        IDR 10,628,912 IDR 7,118,906
      • PVG 1:45 AM
        20h 25m
        1 stop
        SOF 4:10 PM
        Shanghai - Sofia | Mon, Jan 26 | Air China
        IDR 7,232,656 IDR 10,628,912
        32% OFF
        32% OFF
        IDR 10,628,912 IDR 7,232,656
      • PVG 1:45 AM
        23h 5m
        1 stop
        SOF 6:50 PM
        Shanghai - Sofia | Fri, Jan 23 | Air China
        IDR 7,336,928 IDR 10,628,912
        31% OFF
        31% OFF
        IDR 10,628,912 IDR 7,336,928
      • PVG 11:35 PM
        17h 50m
        1 stop
        SOF 11:25 AM
        Shanghai - Sofia | Thu, Dec 18 | Qatar Airways
        IDR 7,365,366
        31% OFF
        IDR 10,628,912 IDR 7,365,366
      • PVG 9:45 AM
        35h 45m
        1 stop
        SOF 3:30 PM
        Shanghai - Sofia | Sun, Jan 25 | Air Serbia
        IDR 7,443,569
        30% OFF
        IDR 10,628,912 IDR 7,443,569
      • PVG 10:55 AM
        32h 35m
        1 stop
        SOF 1:30 PM
        Shanghai - Sofia | Sat, Feb 7 | British Airways
        IDR 7,486,226
        30% OFF
        IDR 10,628,912 IDR 7,486,226
      • PVG 1:45 AM
        20h 25m
        1 stop
        SOF 4:10 PM
        Shanghai - Sofia | Mon, Jan 19 | Air China
        IDR 7,630,784
        28% OFF
        IDR 10,628,912 IDR 7,630,784
      • PVG 1:45 AM
        19h 55m
        1 stop
        SOF 3:40 PM
        Shanghai - Sofia | Sat, Jan 17 | Air China
        IDR 7,630,784
        28% OFF
        IDR 10,628,912 IDR 7,630,784
      • PVG 1:45 AM
        20h 25m
        1 stop
        SOF 4:10 PM
        Shanghai - Sofia | Fri, Feb 6 | Air China
        IDR 7,711,358
        27% OFF
        IDR 10,628,912 IDR 7,711,358
      • PVG 1:20 AM
        20h 20m
        1 stop
        SOF 3:40 PM
        Shanghai - Sofia | Sat, Jan 24 | China Eastern Airlines
        IDR 7,865,395
        26% OFF
        IDR 10,628,912 IDR 7,865,395
      • SHA 1:00 PM
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        SOF Invalid Date
        Shanghai - Sofia | Thu, Dec 18 | Normal Airline
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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.

Flight Info | Shanghai to Sofia

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

Cheapest one-way flight priceIDR 7,118,906
Cheapest round-trip ticket priceIDR 10,827,656
Off-season for travelOctober
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.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Shanghai to Sofia?

The cheapest time for Shanghai to Sofia flights: Jan 18 to Jan 25 — one way flight prices from IDR 4,208,780.

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Displayed fare trends are based on Trip.com's aggregated average of the lowest flight prices from Shanghai to Sofia, calculated over the upcoming 10 weeks.

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 IDR 7,118,906 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. PVG to SOF on Wed, Dec 17), while Turkish Airlines offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from IDR 10,827,656 departing on Sat, Dec 27 and returning on Sat, Jan 3.
  • At the moment, you can catch a nonstop flight from Shanghai to Sofia with the following airlines, including: 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 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 Wed, Dec 17, with one-way flights priced at just IDR 7,118,906.
    · 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 December flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Shanghai to Sofia on December 28, 2025 with Turkish Airlines, with prices starting at IDR 11,149,949.
  • 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.

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