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Cheap flights from Manchester to Sofia from £40

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 8/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MAN — SOF
17 May — 24 May1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Manchester to Sofia are usually found in February or March, booked 31 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Tuesday and return on a Monday

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Cheapest flights from Manchester to Sofia
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Manchester to Sofia. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 17 April 2026.

Wed 22/406:45
MAN
-
SOF
1 stop7h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 29/410:05
SOF
-
MAN
1 stop10h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 15/4£71
Sun 7/619:05
MAN
-
SOF
1 stop14h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 17/605:45
SOF
-
MAN
1 stop8h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 12/4£74
Mon 11/520:10
MAN
-
SOF
1 stop13h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 18/505:45
SOF
-
MAN
1 stop6h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 13/4£75
Mon 11/520:05
MAN
-
SOF
1 stop13h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 19/523:45
SOF
-
MAN
1 stop14h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 13/4£78
Mon 18/520:05
MAN
-
SOF
1 stop13h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 22/520:25
SOF
-
MAN
1 stop14h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 12/4£81
Sun 10/519:05
MAN
-
SOF
1 stop13h 20m
Ryanair
Tue 19/523:45
SOF
-
MAN
1 stop14h 45m
Ryanair
Deal found 12/4£82
Wed 13/520:10
MAN
-
SOF
1 stop10h 45m
Ryanair
Wed 20/514:40
SOF
-
MAN
1 stop7h 25m
Ryanair
Deal found 14/4£83
Sun 14/619:05
MAN
-
SOF
1 stop14h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 21/609:55
SOF
-
MAN
1 stop13h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 13/4£84
Sun 21/619:05
MAN
-
SOF
1 stop14h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 22/618:55
SOF
-
MAN
1 stop8h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 14/4£86
Fri 15/520:25
MAN
-
SOF
1 stop12h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 24/506:30
SOF
-
MAN
1 stop6h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 12/4£87

Find flight deals from Manchester to Sofia

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Manchester (MAN) to Sofia (SOF). 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 17 April 2026.

Round-trip from

£74

One-way from

£40

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

February

Average price

£207
7/6-17/6
  • 7/6-17/6
  • 2 total stops
  • 23h 00m total
  • Manchester to Sofia
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8/5
  • 8/5
  • 1 total stop
  • 12h 45m total
  • Manchester to Sofia
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price (£21 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (£4 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in April 2026
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Customise your flight search to find flights from Manchester to Sofia 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 17 April 2026.
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Cheapest return flight

ManchesterSofia

MAN - SOF

MANSOF

Manchester

Wed 27/5

17:50-08:55

1 stop13h 05m

Sofia

Wed 3/6

05:45-12:40

1 stop8h 55m

£80

ManchesterSofia

MAN - SOF

MANSOF

Manchester

Sun 10/5

14:35-16:35

2 stops24h 00m

Sofia

Sun 17/5

09:55-21:00

1 stop13h 05m

£103

ManchesterSofia

MAN - SOF

MANSOF

Manchester

Sat 27/6

18:05-10:30

1 stop14h 25m

Sofia

Sat 4/7

12:05-19:45

1 stop9h 40m

£121

ManchesterSofia

MAN - SOF

MANSOF

Manchester

Thu 14/5

23:30-13:15

1 stop11h 45m

Sofia

Sun 17/5

14:05-12:05

1 stop24h 00m

£283

ManchesterSofia

MAN - SOF

MANSOF

Manchester

Mon 29/6

13:10-08:45

1 stop17h 35m

Sofia

Thu 9/7

09:35-12:05

1 stop28h 30m

£306

ManchesterSofia

MAN - SOF

MANSOF

Manchester

Tue 12/5

13:55-12:45

1 stop20h 50m

Sofia

Thu 14/5

19:55-12:50

1 stop18h 55m

£314

ManchesterSofia

MAN - SOF

MANSOF

Manchester

Fri 1/5

23:30-20:15

1 stop18h 45m

Sofia

Tue 5/5

15:50-09:35

1 stop19h 45m

£337
Fastest return journey

ManchesterSofia

MAN - SOF

MANSOF

Manchester

Wed 6/5

07:55-20:30

1 stop10h 35m

Sofia

Fri 8/5

14:15-21:55

1 stop9h 40m

£337

ManchesterSofia

MAN - SOF

MANSOF

Manchester

Sat 25/4

14:40-17:45

1 stop25h 05m

Sofia

Mon 4/5

13:45-12:50

1 stop25h 05m

£344

ManchesterSofia

MAN - SOF

MANSOF

Manchester

Fri 8/5

11:55-12:30

1 stop22h 35m

Sofia

Sun 10/5

18:45-12:50

1 stop20h 05m

£353

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Best time to book a flight from Manchester to Sofia

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Manchester to Sofia. Price data was last updated on 10 April 2026.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Manchester to Sofia, you should look to book at least 31 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

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

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Manchester to Sofia (average of £164). Flying from Manchester to Sofia in July is currently the most expensive (average of £270). 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.

How much does it cost for a return flight from Manchester to Sofia?

Reviews of airlines servicing Sofia

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Sofia. 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 Sofia. Reviews last updated 17 April 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with Ryanair,easyJet, andLufthansa from Manchester to Sofia have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Ryanair
6.9
Okay
5,338 reviews
Check prices

Crew

7.5

Comfort

6.5

Food

6.0

Overall

6.9

Entertainment

5.6

Boarding

6.7

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Nadia,Mar 2026

STN - TLL

Terrible they overbooked a didn't let 2 of our friends on, absolute shambles
Ryanair
6.9
Okay
5,338 reviews
Ryanair
6.9
Okay
5,338 reviews
Check prices

Crew

7.5

Comfort

6.5

Food

6.0

Overall

6.9

Entertainment

5.6

Boarding

6.7

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Nadia,Mar 2026

STN - TLL

Terrible they overbooked a didn't let 2 of our friends on, absolute shambles
easyJet
6.9
Okay
1,892 reviews
Ryanair
6.9
Okay
5,338 reviews
Check prices

Crew

7.5

Comfort

6.5

Food

6.0

Overall

6.9

Entertainment

5.6

Boarding

6.7

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Nadia,Mar 2026

STN - TLL

Terrible they overbooked a didn't let 2 of our friends on, absolute shambles
Lufthansa
6.8
Okay
7,930 reviews
Ryanair
6.9
Okay
5,338 reviews
Check prices

Crew

7.5

Comfort

6.5

Food

6.0

Overall

6.9

Entertainment

5.6

Boarding

6.7

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Nadia,Mar 2026

STN - TLL

Terrible they overbooked a didn't let 2 of our friends on, absolute shambles

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Manchester to Sofia. 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 Manchester to Sofia flight route?

    Flights from Manchester to Sofia have been viewed 49 times in the past calendar month.

  • How long is the flight from Manchester to Sofia?

    Departing from Manchester to Sofia will take you 11h 45m. The distance from Manchester to Sofia is about 1384 mi. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

    easyJet, at £29, was found to be the cheapest airline from Manchester to Sofia.Alternate airlines flying return to your destination include Ryanair and Lufthansa. easyJet is 86% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

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

    For one-way options, check prices for easyJet. According to our data, you can fly for as low as £51. Users have also found prices from £54 and £98 on Ryanair and KLM, respectively.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Manchester to Sofia 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 Manchester to Sofia?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Manchester to Sofia (average of £164). Flying from Manchester to Sofia in July is currently the most expensive (average of £270). 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 4 airlines flying from Manchester to Sofia

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Manchester to Sofia. 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 858,174 searches. Data last updated 17 April 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
easyJetCheapest£29Average£118FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time86%
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RyanairCheapest£92Average£157FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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LufthansaCheapest£169Average£237FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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TUI AirwaysCheapest£215Average£294FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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