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What to know about flights from Sofia to Shanghai?

The distance between Sofia and Shanghai is approximately 8,311.34 km. Based on Trip.com's data, travel demand peaks in July. The cheapest month to book is October.

Cheapest one-way
THB 15,470
Air Serbia Air Serbia SOF-SHA 21h · 1 stop Thu, Dec 17
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Cheapest round-trip
THB 21,890
Turkish Airlines Turkish Airlines SOF-SHA 16h 45m · 2 stops Sat, Nov 21 - Fri, Nov 27
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Air Serbia Air SerbiaCheapest· From THB 15,470 Lufthansa LufthansaMost booked
When to travel
July
Cheapest
July
Peak season for travel
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 15,470 and round-trip from THB 21,890. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

    • SOF 9:30 AM
      16h 45m
      1 stop
      PVG 8:15 AM
      Sofia - Shanghai | Sat, Nov 21 | Turkish Airlines
      PVG 9:55 AM
      16h 55m
      1 stop
      SOF 8:50 PM
      Shanghai - Sofia | Fri, Nov 27 | Turkish Airlines
      THB 21,890 THB 33,460
      35% off
      35% off
      THB 33,460 THB 21,890
    • SOF 9:30 AM
      16h 45m
      1 stop
      PVG 8:15 AM
      Sofia - Shanghai | Wed, Dec 2 | Turkish Airlines
      PVG 9:55 AM
      35h 15m
      1 stop
      SOF 3:10 PM
      Shanghai - Sofia | Thu, Dec 10 | Turkish Airlines
      THB 22,510 THB 33,460
      33% off
      33% off
      THB 33,460 THB 22,510
    • SOF 9:30 AM
      25h 40m
      1 stop
      PVG 5:10 PM
      Sofia - Shanghai | Mon, Nov 23 | Turkish Airlines
      PVG 9:55 AM
      35h 15m
      1 stop
      SOF 3:10 PM
      Shanghai - Sofia | Fri, Nov 27 | Turkish Airlines
      THB 22,580 THB 33,460
      33% off
      33% off
      THB 33,460 THB 22,580
    • SOF 4:00 PM
      19h 10m
      1 stop
      PVG 5:10 PM
      Sofia - Shanghai | Mon, Nov 9 | Turkish Airlines
      PVG 9:55 AM
      16h 55m
      1 stop
      SOF 8:50 PM
      Shanghai - Sofia | Fri, Nov 13 | Turkish Airlines
      THB 23,050
      31% off
      THB 33,460 THB 23,050
    • SOF 9:40 PM
      28h 35m
      1 stop
      PVG 8:15 AM
      Sofia - Shanghai | Sun, Dec 6 | Turkish Airlines
      PVG 9:55 AM
      16h 55m
      1 stop
      SOF 8:50 PM
      Shanghai - Sofia | Fri, Dec 11 | Turkish Airlines
      THB 23,250
      31% off
      THB 33,460 THB 23,250
    • SOF 9:40 PM
      13h 30m
      1 stop
      PVG 5:10 PM
      Sofia - Shanghai | Sat, Nov 28 | Turkish Airlines
      PVG 9:55 AM
      35h 15m
      1 stop
      SOF 3:10 PM
      Shanghai - Sofia | Wed, Dec 2 | Turkish Airlines
      THB 23,380
      30% off
      THB 33,460 THB 23,380
    • SOF 9:30 AM
      16h 45m
      1 stop
      PVG 8:15 AM
      Sofia - Shanghai | Sun, Nov 29 | Turkish Airlines
      PVG 9:55 AM
      35h 15m
      1 stop
      SOF 3:10 PM
      Shanghai - Sofia | Wed, Dec 2 | Turkish Airlines
      THB 23,380
      30% off
      THB 33,460 THB 23,380
    • SOF 9:30 AM
      16h 45m
      1 stop
      PVG 8:15 AM
      Sofia - Shanghai | Tue, Nov 24 | Turkish Airlines
      PVG 9:55 AM
      35h 15m
      1 stop
      SOF 3:10 PM
      Shanghai - Sofia | Wed, Dec 2 | Turkish Airlines
      THB 23,380
      30% off
      THB 33,460 THB 23,380
    • SOF 4:00 PM
      19h 10m
      1 stop
      PVG 5:10 PM
      Sofia - Shanghai | Thu, Nov 26 | Turkish Airlines
      PVG 9:55 AM
      35h 15m
      1 stop
      SOF 3:10 PM
      Shanghai - Sofia | Wed, Dec 2 | Turkish Airlines
      THB 23,380
      30% off
      THB 33,460 THB 23,380
    • SOF 1:00 PM
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      SHA 2:00 PM
      Sofia - Shanghai | Sun, Oct 25 | Normal Airline
      SHA 3:00 PM
      6h
      Nonstop
      SOF 4:00 PM
      Shanghai - Sofia | Tue, Oct 27 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest
      SOF 5:00 AM
      21h
      1 stop
      PVG 8:00 AM
      Sofia - Shanghai | Thu, Dec 17 | Air Serbia
      THB 15,470 THB 30,130
      49% off
      49% off
      THB 30,130 THB 15,470
    • SOF 4:05 PM
      33h 55m
      1 stop
      PVG 8:00 AM
      Sofia - Shanghai | Wed, Dec 9 | Air Serbia
      THB 15,510 THB 30,130
      49% off
      49% off
      THB 30,130 THB 15,510
    • SOF 5:00 AM
      21h
      1 stop
      PVG 8:00 AM
      Sofia - Shanghai | Thu, Dec 3 | Air Serbia
      THB 15,780 THB 30,130
      48% off
      48% off
      THB 30,130 THB 15,780
    • SOF 5:00 AM
      21h
      1 stop
      PVG 8:00 AM
      Sofia - Shanghai | Thu, Dec 10 | Air Serbia
      THB 17,070
      43% off
      THB 30,130 THB 17,070
    • SOF 4:00 PM
      34h
      1 stop
      PVG 8:00 AM
      Sofia - Shanghai | Sat, Nov 14 | Air Serbia
      THB 17,160
      43% off
      THB 30,130 THB 17,160
    • SOF 7:10 AM
      16h 15m
      1 stop
      PVG 5:25 AM
      Sofia - Shanghai | Thu, Dec 10 | Wizz Air
      THB 18,220
      40% off
      THB 30,130 THB 18,220
    • SOF 7:10 AM
      16h 15m
      1 stop
      PVG 5:25 AM
      Sofia - Shanghai | Thu, Dec 17 | Wizz Air
      THB 18,480
      39% off
      THB 30,130 THB 18,480
    • SOF 5:00 AM
      21h
      1 stop
      PVG 8:00 AM
      Sofia - Shanghai | Thu, Nov 12 | Air Serbia
      THB 19,160
      36% off
      THB 30,130 THB 19,160
    • SOF 12:55 PM
      34h 5m
      1 stop
      PVG 5:00 AM
      Sofia - Shanghai | Tue, Dec 22 | Pegasus Airlines
      THB 21,050
      30% off
      THB 30,130 THB 21,050
    • SOF 1:00 PM
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      SHA 2:00 PM
      Sofia - Shanghai | Sun, Oct 25 | Normal Airline
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    • SOF 9:45 PM
      13h 25m
      1 stop
      PVG 5:10 PM
      Sofia - Shanghai | Fri, Dec 4 | Turkish Airlines
      THB 22,690 THB 130,760
      83% off
      83% off
      THB 130,760 THB 22,690
    • SOF 9:45 PM
      13h 25m
      1 stop
      PVG 5:10 PM
      Sofia - Shanghai | Sun, Nov 15 | Turkish Airlines
      THB 28,910 THB 130,760
      78% off
      78% off
      THB 130,760 THB 28,910
    • SOF 9:40 PM
      13h 30m
      1 stop
      PVG 5:10 PM
      Sofia - Shanghai | Tue, Dec 1 | Turkish Airlines
      THB 24,360 THB 130,760
      81% off
      81% off
      THB 130,760 THB 24,360
    • SOF 9:40 PM
      13h 30m
      1 stop
      PVG 5:10 PM
      Sofia - Shanghai | Thu, Dec 10 | Turkish Airlines
      THB 24,450
      81% off
      THB 130,760 THB 24,450
    • SOF 9:40 PM
      13h 30m
      1 stop
      PVG 5:10 PM
      Sofia - Shanghai | Sun, Nov 29 | Turkish Airlines
      THB 24,880
      81% off
      THB 130,760 THB 24,880
    • SOF 9:40 PM
      13h 30m
      1 stop
      PVG 5:10 PM
      Sofia - Shanghai | Sun, Dec 6 | Turkish Airlines
      THB 24,950
      81% off
      THB 130,760 THB 24,950
    • SOF 9:40 PM
      13h 30m
      1 stop
      PVG 5:10 PM
      Sofia - Shanghai | Tue, Nov 17 | Turkish Airlines
      THB 24,960
      81% off
      THB 130,760 THB 24,960
    • SOF 9:40 PM
      13h 30m
      1 stop
      PVG 5:10 PM
      Sofia - Shanghai | Mon, Dec 7 | Turkish Airlines
      THB 24,970
      81% off
      THB 130,760 THB 24,970
    • SOF 9:40 PM
      13h 30m
      1 stop
      PVG 5:10 PM
      Sofia - Shanghai | Thu, Dec 24 | Turkish Airlines
      THB 24,980
      81% off
      THB 130,760 THB 24,980
    • SOF 1:00 PM
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      SHA 2:00 PM
      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?

You can choose from 1 airlines that fly from Sofia to Shanghai, including Lufthansa, Air Serbia has lowest fares on this route.
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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 insights on flights from Sofia to Shanghai

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

The average price of one-way flights from Sofia to Shanghai purchased by Trip.com users by month 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 24,960; while the month with the highest flight price is usually January, with an average price of up to THB 51,230.

THB 51,230
THB 38,095
THB 24,960
THB 11,825
    Cheapest
  • THB 50,890
    Oct
  • THB 35,060
    Nov
  • THB 34,590
    Dec
  • THB 51,230
    Jan
  • THB 31,700
    Feb
  • THB 34,210
    Mar
  • THB 43,200
    Apr
  • THB 34,110
    May
  • THB 25,440
    Jun
  • THB 24,960
    Jul
  • THB 27,830
    Aug
  • THB 26,340
    Sep

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

Data is based on the lowest one-way price from Sofia to Shanghai during Veterans Day on Trip.com in the past 3 days.

Veterans Day is scheduled for Nov 11. The cheapest flights from Sofia to Shanghai are available on Nov 11, with fares starting at THB 23,380.

THB 23,380
THB 23,380
THB 23,380
THB 23,380
  • THB 23,380
    11
    Nov
  • THB 23,380
    12
  • THB 23,380
    13

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 15,470 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. SOF to PVG on Thu, Dec 17), while Turkish Airlines offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from THB 21,890 departing on Sat, Nov 21 and returning on Fri, Nov 27.
  • At the moment, several airlines serve connecting flights from Sofia to Shanghai, including: Lufthansa Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings made by users 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 Thu, Dec 17, with one-way flights priced at just THB 15,470.
    · 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 THB 26,910.
  • You can arrive at any of the following airports in Shanghai: Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG), and Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA). Flights from Sofia Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (SOF-PVG) are by far the most popular option for 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 31,060. 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.

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