Best Airlines for Sofia to Budapest Flights (SOF – BUD)

Compare cheap flights from Sofia to Budapest (SOF–BUD) across popular airlines. Check departure times, flight duration, and direct vs. connecting options to find the best-value tickets, then book to lock in low fares. Current cheapest airline on this route: Ryanair.
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Airlines are determined based on actual purchased flight tickets from Sofia to Budapest according to previous 12 months data from Trip.com.

Book direct and connecting flights from Sofia (SOF) to Budapest (BUD) from PHP 1,171 one-way and PHP 2,411 rounded trip. Compare prices for the next 3 months and find the cheapest dates to fly.

Displayed flight fares from Sofia to Budapest are based on average prices across airlines for the next 3 months, according to the latest Trip.com database.

Key Facts About Flights From Sofia to Budapest

Get a quick overview of the Sofia to Budapest route before you book. The table below highlights typical ticket prices, best travel months, flight distance, average journey time and the most popular airline.

Cheapest one-way flight pricePHP 1,171
Cheapest return ticket pricePHP 2,411
Off-season for travelNovember
Peak season for travelDecember
Flight distance619.66 km
Average flight time1 hour 20 minutes
Popular airlineAustrian Airlines
Flight statistics for the Sofia–Budapest route are based on aggregated booking data from Trip.com over the past 12 months.

Trip.com price insights on flights from Sofia to Budapest

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

The average price of one-way flights from Sofia to Budapest 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 Budapest is March, with an average price of PHP 2,716; while the month with the highest flight price is usually November, with an average price of up to PHP 5,339.

PHP 5,339
PHP 4,028
PHP 2,716
PHP 1,405
  • PHP 2,716
    Mar
  • PHP 2,772
    Apr
  • PHP 3,407
    May
  • PHP 3,154
    Jun
  • PHP 3,630
    Jul
  • PHP 4,770
    Aug
  • PHP 3,544
    Sep
  • PHP 3,388
    Oct
  • PHP 5,339
    Nov
  • PHP 3,522
    Dec
  • PHP 2,983
    Jan
  • PHP 3,624
    Feb

What's the cheapest day to fly from Sofia to Budapest?

Data is based on the average flight price for each day of the week from Sofia to Budapest on Trip.com over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com data from the past 12 months, the cheapest day to fly from Sofia to Budapest is Monday, with average prices lower than on other days. Avoid Friday, as prices are usually highest then.

PHP 5,524
PHP 3,984
PHP 2,443
PHP 903
  • PHP 2,443
    Mon
  • PHP 3,381
    Tue
  • PHP 3,944
    Wed
  • PHP 4,195
    Thu
  • PHP 5,524
    Fri
  • PHP 3,567
    Sat
  • PHP 3,582
    Sun

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What are the cheapest flights from Sofia to Budapest (SOF-BUD)?

    Based on Trip.com data, Ryanair offers one-way fares as low as PHP 1,171 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. SOF to BUD on Sun, Mar 29), while Ryanair offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from PHP 2,411 departing on Sun, Mar 29 and returning on Tue, Mar 31.
  • At the moment, several airlines serve connecting flights from Sofia to Budapest, including: Austrian Airlines Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings made by users on Trip.com within the last 90 days.
  • It takes about 1 hour 20 minutes to fly from Sofia (SOF) to Budapest (BUD).
  • 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 Budapest 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 Budapest, 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, Mar 29, with one-way flights priced at just PHP 1,171.
    · Compare airlines strategically. Budget carriers often provide the lowest base fares, while we found the most affordable airline currently operating on this route is Ryanair.
    · 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 Budapest travel is around December.
    · Get exclusive promo codes for Trip.com app users.
  • The cheapest months to fly from Sofia to Budapest is November, when demand for travel is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our March flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Sofia to Budapest on March 29, 2026 with Ryanair, with prices starting at PHP 1,163.
  • You can land at any one of the following hubs in Budapest, with Sofia International Airport to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (SOF-BUD) is by far the most common option on this route: Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD).
  • The time difference between Budapest and Sofia is 1h.
  • 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.

Trip.com airline insights on flights from Sofia to Budapest

Which airlines offer the cheapest nonstop flights from Sofia to Budapest?

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

Based on Trip.com data from the past 12 months, Ryanair offers the cheapest nonstop flights from Sofia to Budapest, with an average price of PHP 3,983.

PHP 1,530
PHP 3,983
PHP 6,436
PHP 8,889
PHP 11,342
Ryanair
PHP 3,983
Ryanair
KLM
PHP 10,009
KLM
Air Serbia
PHP 11,342
Air Serbia