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$18+ Cheap flights from Sofia (SOF) to Budapest (BUD)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 10/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SOF — BUD
Oct 16 — Oct 231
Thu 10/16
Thu 10/23
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Sofia to Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl are usually found in January or February, booked 40 days in advance, depart on a Sunday or Tuesday and return on a Monday

Cheap flight deals from Sofia to Budapest

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Sofia (SOF) to Budapest (BUD). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated September 16, 2025.

Round-trip from

$38
(Ryanair)

One-way from

$18
(Ryanair)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$95

Good round-trip deal

$98 or less

Good one-way deal

$47 or less
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Cheapest flights from Sofia to Budapest
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Sofia to Budapest. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on September 16, 2025.

This Ryanair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Ryanair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 10/411:15 pmSOF - BUD
Nonstop1h 20mRyanair
Wed 10/88:40 pmBUD - SOF
Nonstop1h 25mRyanair
Deal found 9/15$38
This Ryanair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Ryanair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 10/411:15 pmSOF - BUD
Nonstop1h 20mRyanair
Mon 10/66:45 amBUD - SOF
Nonstop1h 25mRyanair
Deal found 9/14$42
This Ryanair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Ryanair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/2711:15 pmSOF - BUD
Nonstop1h 20mRyanair
Wed 10/18:40 pmBUD - SOF
Nonstop1h 25mRyanair
Deal found 9/16$48
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/264:15 pmSOF - BUD
Nonstop1h 20mRyanair
Sat 10/48:25 pmBUD - SOF
Nonstop1h 25mRyanair
Deal found 9/16$65
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/264:15 pmSOF - BUD
Nonstop1h 20mRyanair
Wed 10/18:40 pmBUD - SOF
Nonstop1h 25mRyanair
Deal found 9/16$66
This Ryanair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Ryanair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 10/2511:15 pmSOF - BUD
Nonstop1h 20mRyanair
Tue 10/286:00 amBUD - SOF
Nonstop1h 25mRyanair
Deal found 9/16$68
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/251:20 pmSOF - BUD
Nonstop1h 20mRyanair
Sat 10/48:25 pmBUD - SOF
Nonstop1h 25mRyanair
Deal found 9/16$69
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/251:20 pmSOF - BUD
Nonstop1h 20mRyanair
Wed 10/18:40 pmBUD - SOF
Nonstop1h 25mRyanair
Deal found 9/16$70
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/247:55 pmSOF - BUD
Nonstop1h 20mRyanair
Sat 10/48:25 pmBUD - SOF
Nonstop1h 25mRyanair
Deal found 9/16$71
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/247:55 pmSOF - BUD
Nonstop1h 20mRyanair
Wed 10/18:40 pmBUD - SOF
Nonstop1h 25mRyanair
Deal found 9/16$72

Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
Customize your flight search to find flights from Sofia to Budapest that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated September 16, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Sofia to Budapest that are best for you.

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Sofia

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Budapest

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Depart

Return

Price

SofiaBudapest

SOF - BUD

SOFBUD

Sofia

Sat 10/4

11:15 pm-11:35 pm

Nonstop1h 20m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Wed 10/8

8:40 pm-11:05 pm

Nonstop1h 25m

$38

SofiaBudapest

SOF - BUD

SOFBUD

Sofia

Sat 10/4

11:15 pm-11:35 pm

Nonstop1h 20m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Mon 10/6

6:45 am-9:10 am

Nonstop1h 25m

$42

SofiaBudapest

SOF - BUD

SOFBUD

Sofia

Sat 10/11

11:15 pm-11:35 pm

Nonstop1h 20m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Mon 10/13

6:45 am-9:10 am

Nonstop1h 25m

$42

SofiaBudapest

SOF - BUD

SOFBUD

Sofia

Sat 9/27

11:15 pm-11:35 pm

Nonstop1h 20m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Wed 10/1

8:40 pm-11:05 pm

Nonstop1h 25m

$48

SofiaBudapest

SOF - BUD

SOFBUD

Sofia

Sat 10/25

11:15 pm-11:35 pm

Nonstop1h 20m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Tue 10/28

6:00 am-8:25 am

Nonstop1h 25m

$68

SofiaBudapest

SOF - BUD

SOFBUD

Sofia

Sat 9/27

11:15 pm-11:35 pm

Nonstop1h 20m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Tue 9/30

8:50 pm-11:15 pm

Nonstop1h 25m

$71

SofiaBudapest

SOF - BUD

SOFBUD

Sofia

Sun 10/12

8:30 pm-8:50 pm

Nonstop1h 20m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Sun 10/19

9:15 pm-11:40 pm

Nonstop1h 25m

$75

SofiaBudapest

SOF - BUD

SOFBUD

Sofia

Sun 9/28

8:30 pm-8:50 pm

Nonstop1h 20m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Fri 10/3

1:25 pm-3:50 pm

Nonstop1h 25m

$81

SofiaBudapest

SOF - BUD

SOFBUD

Sofia

Tue 9/30

8:05 pm-8:25 pm

Nonstop1h 20m

$18

SofiaBudapest

SOF - BUD

SOFBUD

Sofia

Wed 10/1

7:55 pm-8:15 pm

Nonstop1h 20m

$18

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Best time to book a flight from Sofia to Budapest

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Sofia to Budapest

How far ahead should I book a flight from Sofia to Budapest?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Sofia to Budapest. Price data was last updated on September 12, 2025.

The best time to book flights from Sofia to Budapest is 40 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

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

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sofia to Budapest (average of $656). Flying from Sofia to Budapest in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,103). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SOF to BUD?

Find hourly flight availability from Sofia to Budapest. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated September 16, 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from Sofia to Budapest at noon. By choosing this option you can save up to 20% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the afternoon.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Sofia to Budapest?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Sofia to Budapest. Price data was last updated on September 14, 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Sofia to Budapest flight should consider departing on Sunday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Wednesday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Sofia to Budapest?

Reviews of airlines servicing Budapest

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Budapest. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Budapest. Reviews last updated September 16, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Austrian Airlines and Ryanair from Sofia to Budapest have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Austrian Airlines
7.6
Good
850 reviews

Food

6.8

Overall

7.6

Boarding

7.6

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

6.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Andrew,Sep 2025

FLR - VIE

Staff was really nice, they provided water as a beverage. Otherwise you had to purchase beverages or food. A complementary chocolate was provided at the end of the flight.
Austrian Airlines
7.6
Good
850 reviews
Austrian Airlines
7.6
Good
850 reviews

Food

6.8

Overall

7.6

Boarding

7.6

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

6.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Andrew,Sep 2025

FLR - VIE

Staff was really nice, they provided water as a beverage. Otherwise you had to purchase beverages or food. A complementary chocolate was provided at the end of the flight.
Ryanair
6.8
Okay
5,155 reviews
Austrian Airlines
7.6
Good
850 reviews

Food

6.8

Overall

7.6

Boarding

7.6

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

6.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Andrew,Sep 2025

FLR - VIE

Staff was really nice, they provided water as a beverage. Otherwise you had to purchase beverages or food. A complementary chocolate was provided at the end of the flight.

Related info for your journey

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  • How popular is this Sofia to Budapest flight route?

    This flight path from Sofia to Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl was viewed by 9 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

  • How long is the flight from Sofia to Budapest?

    A quick flight from Sofia to Budapest can take about 1h 20m. Ryanair provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $38. The distance between Sofia and Budapest is about 385 mi. Generally, flights for this route are nonstop.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Sofia to Budapest round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from Sofia to Budapest is Ryanair. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $45 on this airline. An additional option worth looking into is Austrian Airlines, starting at $252. You may be able to fly from Sofia to Budapest for 51% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Sofia to Budapest?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Sofia to Budapest? While on average our users pay $106, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $23. The most popular route (Sofia - Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl), is priced around $42.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Sofia to Budapest that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Sofia to Budapest flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Sofia to Budapest?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Sofia to Budapest.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Sofia to Budapest?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Sofia to Budapest by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Sofia to Budapest?

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sofia to Budapest (average of $656). Flying from Sofia to Budapest in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,103). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 2 airlines flying from Sofia to Budapest

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Sofia to Budapest. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated September 16, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
RyanairCheapest$45Average$86FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Austrian AirlinesCheapest$252Average$358FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%

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