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Cheap flights from Sofia to Budapest from £21

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 5/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SOF — BUD
7 Dec — 14 Dec1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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 7 November 2025.

Round-trip from

£136

One-way from

£21

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

January

Average price

£60
Ryanair
  • Ryanair
  • 20/12-27/12
  • 2 total stops
  • 16h 50m total
  • Sofia to Budapest
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Ryanair
  • Ryanair
  • 5/1
  • Nonstop
  • 1h 25m total
  • Sofia to Budapest
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 10% potential increase in price (£6 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 9% potential price decrease (£5 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in November 2025
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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 7 November 2025.

Sun 9/1119:40SOF - BUD
Nonstop1h 25mRyanair
Tue 11/1119:50BUD - SOF
Nonstop1h 25mRyanair
Deal found 6/11£71
Sat 20/1210:45SOF - BUD
1 stop11h 20mMultiple Airlines
Sat 27/1217:45BUD - SOF
1 stop5h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/11£136
Wed 3/1216:00SOF - BUD
1 stop19h 55mAir Serbia
Tue 9/1215:15BUD - SOF
1 stop23h 15mAir Serbia
Deal found 6/11£147
Mon 24/1105:00SOF - BUD
1 stop6h 55mAir Serbia
Thu 27/1115:15BUD - SOF
1 stop10h 50mAir Serbia
Deal found 6/11£147
Fri 14/1105:00SOF - BUD
1 stop17h 25mAir Serbia
Tue 18/1115:15BUD - SOF
1 stop23h 15mAir Serbia
Deal found 6/11£156
Sun 30/1116:00SOF - BUD
1 stop6h 25mAir Serbia
Sat 6/1215:15BUD - SOF
1 stop23h 15mAir Serbia
Deal found 6/11£167
Fri 21/1105:00SOF - BUD
1 stop17h 25mAir Serbia
Mon 24/1111:25BUD - SOF
1 stop3h 05mAir Serbia
Deal found 5/11£168
Wed 26/1116:00SOF - BUD
1 stop19h 55mAir Serbia
Sun 30/1121:55BUD - SOF
1 stop16h 35mAir Serbia
Deal found 6/11£178
Tue 2/1212:35SOF - BUD
1 stop10h 20mAustrian Airlines
Mon 8/1207:50BUD - SOF
1 stop3h 00mAustrian Airlines
Deal found 6/11£188

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Customise 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 858,174 searches. Data last updated 7 November 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Sofia to Budapest that are best for you.

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SofiaBudapest

SOF - BUD

SOFBUD

Sofia

Sat 20/12

10:45-21:05

1 stop11h 20m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Sat 27/12

17:45-00:15

1 stop5h 30m

£136

SofiaBudapest

SOF - BUD

SOFBUD

Sofia

Wed 3/12

16:00-10:55

1 stop19h 55m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Sat 6/12

15:15-15:30

1 stop23h 15m

£147

SofiaBudapest

SOF - BUD

SOFBUD

Sofia

Fri 5/12

05:00-21:25

1 stop17h 25m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Sun 7/12

21:55-15:30

1 stop16h 35m

£147

SofiaBudapest

SOF - BUD

SOFBUD

Sofia

Mon 1/12

05:00-10:55

1 stop6h 55m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Sun 7/12

21:55-15:30

1 stop16h 35m

£147

SofiaBudapest

SOF - BUD

SOFBUD

Sofia

Sat 6/12

16:00-14:45

1 stop23h 45m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Tue 9/12

15:15-15:30

1 stop23h 15m

£147

SofiaBudapest

SOF - BUD

SOFBUD

Sofia

Sat 6/12

16:00-14:45

1 stop23h 45m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Sun 7/12

21:55-15:30

1 stop16h 35m

£147

SofiaBudapest

SOF - BUD

SOFBUD

Sofia

Wed 3/12

16:00-10:55

1 stop19h 55m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Fri 5/12

15:20-03:05

1 stop10h 45m

£147

SofiaBudapest

SOF - BUD

SOFBUD

Sofia

Sun 15/3

16:00-21:25

1 stop6h 25m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Wed 18/3

15:15-03:05

1 stop10h 50m

£147

SofiaBudapest

SOF - BUD

SOFBUD

Sofia

Thu 1/1

05:00-14:45

1 stop10h 45m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Mon 5/1

15:15-15:30

1 stop23h 15m

£147

SofiaBudapest

SOF - BUD

SOFBUD

Sofia

Mon 24/11

05:00-10:55

1 stop6h 55m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Thu 27/11

15:15-03:05

1 stop10h 50m

£148

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Best time to book a flight from Sofia to Budapest

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Sofia to Budapest. Price data was last updated on 31 October 2025.

Booking 40 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Sofia to Budapest. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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 £24). Flying from Sofia to Budapest in December is currently the most expensive (average of £55). 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 7 November 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from Sofia to Budapest in the morning. By choosing this option you can save up to 81% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the evening.

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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?

    The Sofia to Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl flight path was viewed by 1 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?

    There are many flights that can get you from Sofia to Budapest in 19h 55m. Fly via Air Serbia to get the fastest option. Airlines will cover a distance of 385 mi.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Sofia to Budapest one-way?

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as £21 on Ryanair. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Wizz Air from £47 and Air Serbia from £66 one-way.

  • 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 holiday 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 £24). Flying from Sofia to Budapest in December is currently the most expensive (average of £55). 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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