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Find flight deals from Shanghai to Sofia for the next 3 months. Book one way flights from RUB 33,753 or round trip flights from RUB 51,338.

      • PVG 10:10
        35h
        1 stop
        SOF 15:10
        Shanghai - Sofia | Sat, Dec 27 | Turkish Airlines
        SOF 21:40
        28h 50m
        1 stop
        PVG 08:30
        Sofia - Shanghai | Sat, Jan 3 | Turkish Airlines
        RUB 51,338 RUB 74,356
        31% OFF
        31% OFF
        RUB 74,356 RUB 51,338
      • PVG 10:10
        28h 35m
        1 stop
        SOF 08:45
        Shanghai - Sofia | Wed, Dec 31 | Turkish Airlines
        SOF 21:40
        28h 35m
        1 stop
        PVG 08:15
        Sofia - Shanghai | Sun, Jan 4 | Turkish Airlines
        RUB 53,248 RUB 74,356
        28% OFF
        28% OFF
        RUB 74,356 RUB 53,248
      • PVG 09:55
        28h 50m
        1 stop
        SOF 08:45
        Shanghai - Sofia | Tue, Dec 30 | Turkish Airlines
        SOF 16:00
        34h 15m
        1 stop
        PVG 08:15
        Sofia - Shanghai | Sun, Jan 4 | Turkish Airlines
        RUB 53,484 RUB 74,356
        28% OFF
        28% OFF
        RUB 74,356 RUB 53,484
      • PVG 09:55
        35h 15m
        1 stop
        SOF 15:10
        Shanghai - Sofia | Tue, Dec 16 | Turkish Airlines
        SOF 21:40
        13h 30m
        1 stop
        PVG 17:10
        Sofia - Shanghai | Tue, Dec 23 | Turkish Airlines
        RUB 58,326
        22% OFF
        RUB 74,356 RUB 58,326
      • PVG 23:05
        22h 5m
        1 stop
        SOF 15:10
        Shanghai - Sofia | Sun, Jan 25 | Turkish Airlines
        SOF 09:35
        16h 55m
        1 stop
        PVG 08:30
        Sofia - Shanghai | Fri, Jan 30 | Turkish Airlines
        RUB 59,495
        20% OFF
        RUB 74,356 RUB 59,495
      • PVG 10:10
        28h 35m
        1 stop
        SOF 08:45
        Shanghai - Sofia | Mon, Dec 29 | Turkish Airlines
        SOF 21:40
        28h 50m
        1 stop
        PVG 08:30
        Sofia - Shanghai | Sat, Jan 3 | Turkish Airlines
        RUB 60,259
        19% OFF
        RUB 74,356 RUB 60,259
      • PVG 10:10
        35h
        1 stop
        SOF 15:10
        Shanghai - Sofia | Wed, Dec 17 | Turkish Airlines
        SOF 09:35
        16h 55m
        1 stop
        PVG 08:30
        Sofia - Shanghai | Sun, Dec 21 | Turkish Airlines
        RUB 61,023
        18% OFF
        RUB 74,356 RUB 61,023
      • PVG 01:20
        24h 10m
        1 stop
        SOF 19:30
        Shanghai - Sofia | Sun, Jan 25 | Juneyao Airlines
        SOF 15:15
        31h 55m
        1 stop
        PVG 05:10
        Sofia - Shanghai | Sat, Jan 31 | AEGEAN
        RUB 61,371
        17% OFF
        RUB 74,356 RUB 61,371
      • PVG 23:05
        15h 40m
        1 stop
        SOF 08:45
        Shanghai - Sofia | Thu, Dec 18 | Turkish Airlines
        SOF 09:35
        16h 40m
        1 stop
        PVG 08:15
        Sofia - Shanghai | Mon, Dec 22 | Turkish Airlines
        RUB 61,675
        17% OFF
        RUB 74,356 RUB 61,675
      • PVG 09:45
        35h 45m
        1 stop
        SOF 15:30
        Shanghai - Sofia | Sun, Jan 25 | Air Serbia
        SOF 05:00
        20h 45m
        1 stop
        PVG 07:45
        Sofia - Shanghai | Sat, Jan 31 | Air Serbia
        RUB 63,203
        15% OFF
        RUB 74,356 RUB 63,203
      • SHA 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        SOF Invalid Date
        Shanghai - Sofia | Wed, Dec 17 | Normal Airline
        SOF 15:00
        6h
        Nonstop
        SHA 16:00
        Sofia - Shanghai | Fri, Dec 19 | Normal Airline
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      • PVG 23:35
        17h 50m
        1 stop
        SOF 11:25
        Shanghai - Sofia | Wed, Dec 17 | Qatar Airways
        RUB 33,753 RUB 43,874
        23% OFF
        23% OFF
        RUB 43,874 RUB 33,753
      • PVG 01:45
        20h 25m
        1 stop
        SOF 16:10
        Shanghai - Sofia | Mon, Jan 26 | Air China
        RUB 34,293 RUB 43,874
        22% OFF
        22% OFF
        RUB 43,874 RUB 34,293
      • PVG 01:45
        23h 5m
        1 stop
        SOF 18:50
        Shanghai - Sofia | Fri, Jan 23 | Air China
        RUB 34,787 RUB 43,874
        21% OFF
        21% OFF
        RUB 43,874 RUB 34,787
      • PVG 23:35
        17h 50m
        1 stop
        SOF 11:25
        Shanghai - Sofia | Thu, Dec 18 | Qatar Airways
        RUB 34,922
        20% OFF
        RUB 43,874 RUB 34,922
      • PVG 09:45
        35h 45m
        1 stop
        SOF 15:30
        Shanghai - Sofia | Sun, Jan 25 | Air Serbia
        RUB 35,293
        20% OFF
        RUB 43,874 RUB 35,293
      • PVG 10:55
        32h 35m
        1 stop
        SOF 13:30
        Shanghai - Sofia | Sat, Feb 7 | British Airways
        RUB 35,495
        19% OFF
        RUB 43,874 RUB 35,495
      • PVG 01:45
        20h 25m
        1 stop
        SOF 16:10
        Shanghai - Sofia | Mon, Jan 19 | Air China
        RUB 36,180
        18% OFF
        RUB 43,874 RUB 36,180
      • PVG 01:45
        19h 55m
        1 stop
        SOF 15:40
        Shanghai - Sofia | Sat, Jan 17 | Air China
        RUB 36,180
        18% OFF
        RUB 43,874 RUB 36,180
      • PVG 01:45
        20h 25m
        1 stop
        SOF 16:10
        Shanghai - Sofia | Fri, Feb 6 | Air China
        RUB 36,562
        17% OFF
        RUB 43,874 RUB 36,562
      • PVG 01:20
        20h 20m
        1 stop
        SOF 15:40
        Shanghai - Sofia | Sat, Jan 24 | China Eastern Airlines
        RUB 37,293
        15% OFF
        RUB 43,874 RUB 37,293
      • SHA 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        SOF Invalid Date
        Shanghai - Sofia | Wed, Dec 17 | 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 priceRUB 33,753
Cheapest return ticket priceRUB 51,338
Off-season for travelOctober
Peak season for travelJanuary
Flight distance8,311.34 km

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 RUB 19,955.

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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 RUB 33,753 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. PVG to SOF on Wed, Dec 17), while Turkish Airlines offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from RUB 51,338 departing on Sat, Dec 27 and returning on Sat, Jan 3.
  • 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 RUB 33,753.
    · 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 RUB 52,865.
  • 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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