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$19+ 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 2/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SOF — BUD
Jan 3 — Jan 101
Sat 1/3
Sat 1/10
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Sofia to Budapest

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 December 4, 2025.

This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/4. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/910:50 pmSOF - BUD
Nonstop1h 25mRyanair
Thu 12/117:55 pmBUD - SOF
Nonstop1h 30mRyanair
Deal found 12/4$76
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/4. 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.
Tue 12/1610:50 pmSOF - BUD
Nonstop1h 25mMultiple Airlines
Wed 12/176:20 amBUD - SOF
1 stop14h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/4$102
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/4. 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 12/315:20 pmSOF - BUD
1 stop16h 35mMultiple Airlines
Sun 1/48:35 pmBUD - SOF
Nonstop1h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/4$133
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/4. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/910:50 pmSOF - BUD
Nonstop1h 25mMultiple Airlines
Thu 12/117:30 amBUD - SOF
2 stops26h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/4$142
This Ryanair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/3. 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.
Fri 12/124:20 pmSOF - BUD
Nonstop1h 25mRyanair
Mon 12/151:45 pmBUD - SOF
Nonstop1h 25mRyanair
Deal found 12/3$147
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/4. 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 12/124:20 pmSOF - BUD
Nonstop1h 25mRyanair
Sun 12/146:15 amBUD - SOF
1 stop7h 15mRyanair
Deal found 12/4$152
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/4. 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 12/124:20 pmSOF - BUD
Nonstop1h 25mMultiple Airlines
Mon 12/156:05 amBUD - SOF
2 stops38h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/4$166

Find 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 December 4, 2025.

Most accurate provider

Mytrip
3 stars

Most trusted provider

Mytrip
3 stars

Round-trip from

$36
(Ryanair)

One-way from

$19
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$171

Good round-trip deal

$116 or less

Good one-way deal

$18 or less
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 24% potential increase in price ($32 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 7% potential price decrease ($7 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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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 December 4, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Sofia to Budapest that are best for you.

Fly from

Sofia

Fly to

Budapest

Route

Depart

Return

Price

SofiaBudapest

SOF - BUD

SOFBUD

Sofia

Tue 1/6

10:45 pm-11:10 pm

Nonstop1h 25m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Fri 1/9

5:10 pm-7:35 pm

Nonstop1h 25m

$36

SofiaBudapest

SOF - BUD

SOFBUD

Sofia

Thu 1/1

10:50 pm-11:15 pm

Nonstop1h 25m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Mon 1/5

1:45 pm-4:10 pm

Nonstop1h 25m

$54

SofiaBudapest

SOF - BUD

SOFBUD

Sofia

Fri 1/16

4:20 pm-4:45 pm

Nonstop1h 25m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Mon 1/19

1:45 pm-4:10 pm

Nonstop1h 25m

$55

SofiaBudapest

SOF - BUD

SOFBUD

Sofia

Thu 1/15

6:45 am-11:20 pm

1 stop17h 35m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Mon 1/19

1:45 pm-4:10 pm

Nonstop1h 25m

$96

SofiaBudapest

SOF - BUD

SOFBUD

Sofia

Fri 1/16

2:25 pm-10:30 pm

1 stop9h 05m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Mon 1/19

1:45 pm-4:10 pm

Nonstop1h 25m

$96

SofiaBudapest

SOF - BUD

SOFBUD

Sofia

Thu 1/15

6:45 am-11:05 am

1 stop5h 20m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Mon 1/19

5:45 am-1:25 pm

1 stop6h 40m

$103

SofiaBudapest

SOF - BUD

SOFBUD

Sofia

Sun 1/18

1:15 pm-6:45 pm

1 stop6h 30m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Sun 1/25

4:35 pm-11:20 pm

1 stop5h 45m

$123

SofiaBudapest

SOF - BUD

SOFBUD

Sofia

Tue 2/3

10:45 pm-11:10 pm

Nonstop1h 25m

$19

SofiaBudapest

SOF - BUD

SOFBUD

Sofia

Thu 1/1

10:50 pm-11:15 pm

Nonstop1h 25m

$20

SofiaBudapest

SOF - BUD

SOFBUD

Sofia

Sun 2/1

7:40 pm-8:05 pm

Nonstop1h 25m

$20

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Deals found on 12/2

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Compare providers for flights from Sofia to Budapest

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Sofia to Budapest in December.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
MytripPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Sofia-Budapest flights, users find the pricing of Mytrip to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. Mytrip Users can find the same prices on Sofia-Budapest flight deals on Cheapflights vs. Mytrip >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Sofia-Budapest flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Sofia-Budapest flights, Cheapflights users trust Mytrip the most. Mytrip has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Sofia-Budapest flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Sofia to Budapest

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Budapest from Sofia with our price prediction graph.
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Cheapflights Insights

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 November 28, 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sofia to Budapest (average of $31). Flying from Sofia to Budapest in December is currently the most expensive (average of $73). 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 December 4, 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from Sofia to Budapest in the evening. By choosing this option you can save up to 47% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the morning.

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 November 29, 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Sofia to Budapest flight should consider departing on Friday at noon 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 December 4, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with 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.
Ryanair
6.8
Okay
5,212 reviews

Crew

7.5

Food

6.0

Comfort

6.5

Overall

6.8

Boarding

6.7

Entertainment

5.6

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

June,May 2024

CPH - EDI

Honestly the staff are getting worse walking up and down drinking bottles water chatting to each other I was asking my friend if she wanted a drink and crew so impatient apart from the male member who chatted
Ryanair
6.8
Okay
5,212 reviews
Ryanair
6.8
Okay
5,212 reviews

Crew

7.5

Food

6.0

Comfort

6.5

Overall

6.8

Boarding

6.7

Entertainment

5.6

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

June,May 2024

CPH - EDI

Honestly the staff are getting worse walking up and down drinking bottles water chatting to each other I was asking my friend if she wanted a drink and crew so impatient apart from the male member who chatted

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Sofia to Budapest. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • 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 25m. Ryanair provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $36. The distance between Sofia and Budapest is about 385 mi. Generally, flights for this route are nonstop.

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly 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. You may be able to fly from Sofia to Budapest for 54% less than the average price by searching for this airline.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Sofia to Budapest?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Sofia to Budapest? While on average our users pay $87, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $18. The most popular route (Sofia - Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl), is priced around $54.

  • 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sofia to Budapest (average of $31). Flying from Sofia to Budapest in December is currently the most expensive (average of $73). 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 airline flying from Sofia to Budapest

Discover the top airline 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 December 4, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
RyanairCheapest$46Average$89FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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