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Flights from Shanghai to Sofia

What to know about flights from Shanghai to Sofia?

The distance between Shanghai and Sofia is approximately 8,311.34km. According to Trip.com data, travel demand is highest in March.

Cheapest one-way
JPY 59,550
Hainan Airlines Hainan Airlines SHA-SOF 24h · 1 stop Fri, Jan 1
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Cheapest return
JPY 120,580
Juneyao Airlines Juneyao Airlines SHA-SOF 24h 50m · 2 stops Tue, Nov 24 - Sun, Nov 29
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Best time to book
March
Peak season for travel
Route details
8,311.34km
Flight distance

Explore the cheapest one-way and round-trip flights from Shanghai to Sofia over the next 90 days, with one-way fares from JPY 59,550 and round-trip from JPY 120,580. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

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.

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Which airlines are the most popular for Shanghai to Sofia flights?

Choose from 1 airlines flying from Shanghai to Sofia, including Turkish Airlines, and . Hainan Airlines currently offers the cheapest ticket on this route.
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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.

Trip.com Price Insights on Shanghai to Sofia Flights

What is the cheapest month to book a return flight from Shanghai to Sofia?

Average price of return tickets from Shanghai to Sofia booked on Trip.com over the past 12 months.

For a return flight from Shanghai to Sofia, fares are lowest in June (JPY 171,610) and highest in March (JPY 326,780).

JPY 326,780
JPY 249,195
JPY 171,610
JPY 94,025
    Cheapest
  • JPY 202,430
    Nov
  • JPY 187,570
    Dec
  • JPY 199,630
    Jan
  • JPY 177,680
    Feb
  • JPY 326,780
    Mar
  • JPY 241,640
    Apr
  • JPY 204,730
    May
  • JPY 171,610
    Jun
  • JPY 189,720
    Jul
  • JPY 257,210
    Aug
  • JPY 239,610
    Sep
  • JPY 216,650
    Oct

During the St Andrew's Day, which day is cheapest to fly from Shanghai to Sofia?

Data is based on the lowest one-way price from Shanghai to Sofia during St Andrew's Day in the Trip.com database over the past three days.

St Andrew's Day is scheduled for Nov 30. The lowest flight fares from Shanghai to Sofia are available on Nov 29, starting from JPY 70,360.

JPY 91,900
JPY 81,130
JPY 70,360
JPY 59,590
    Cheapest
  • JPY 91,900
    27
    Nov
  • JPY 91,900
    28
  • JPY 70,360
    29
  • JPY 70,360
    30
  • JPY 70,360
    1
    Dec
  • JPY 70,360
    2

Flight FAQs

  • Which airlines offer the cheapest flights from Shanghai to Sofia?

    Based on Trip.com data, Hainan Airlines offers Cheapest nonstop one-way flights from JPY 59,550 (for example, PVG–SOF on Fri, Jan 1). For a Cheapest nonstop return flight, Juneyao Airlines offers fares from JPY 120,580, departing on Tue, Nov 24 and returning on Sun, Nov 29.
  • At the moment, several airlines serve connecting flights from Shanghai to Sofia, including: Turkish Airlines 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 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.
  • Here are some tips for finding the best flight deals from Shanghai to Sofia on Trip.com:
    · Be flexible with your travel dates. The cheapest flight is currently on Fri, Jan 1, with one-way fares from just JPY 59,550.
    · Compare airlines. Hainan Airlines currently offers the lowest fares on this route.
    · Set up a price alert to track fare changes without searching every day.
    · Check Trip.com regularly for flight deals and available promo codes.
    · Avoid peak season or book early. March is generally the busiest month for travel to Sofia.
    · Get exclusive promo codes on the Trip.com app.
  • After crunching the numbers on our November flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Shanghai to Sofia on November 27, 2026 with Air China, with prices starting at JPY 65,930.
  • Flights to Sofia can arrive at: Sofia Airport (SOF). The most common route connects Shanghai Pudong International Airport and Sofia Airport (PVG–SOF).
  • The time difference between Sofia and Shanghai is 6h.
  • Tickets can only be changed or cancelled 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 Shanghai to Sofia is JPY 125,590. Fares vary by travel date, airline and availability.
  • Enter Shanghai and Sofia, choose your travel dates and passengers, then compare flights by price, duration and baggage. Select a fare, review the change and cancellation rules, enter traveller details and complete payment to receive your confirmation.

Note: Prices shown on this page are the estimated lowest prices and include all taxes and fees found in the last 24 hours.

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Change & Cancellation Policy

Trip.com shows the cancellation and change policies for each flight ticket during the booking process, including any fees and applicable conditions. Please check the following scenarios:
Voluntary cancellation/change:
To request a change or cancellation, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and flight segment, and submit your request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline's ticket policy.
Cancellation/change due to a flight schedule change:
If the flight schedule has changed 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 visit the customer support pages.