Cheap flights from Sofia to Budapest from $16 SOF → BUD
Sofia Airport (SOF) → Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD)
The cheapest return found recently is $57 with Wizz Air, 6 Jan 2027 – 10 Jan 2027, found 2 days ago. The cheapest one-way found recently is $16 with Wizz Air, 27 Apr 2027, found 2 days ago.
- Cheapest one-way found recently
- $16, Wizz Air, found 2 days ago
- Cheapest return found recently
- $57, 6 Jan 2027 to 10 Jan 2027
- Usual return price
- $73 to $124
- Cheapest month to fly
- November 2026, return fares from $47 found in the last 7 days
- Airlines with nonstop flights
- Wizz Air, Ryanair
- Shortest nonstop flight found
- 1 h 25 min
Return
The cheapest return fare on each of 25 departure dates is usually $73 to $124.
Cheapest return found recently
$57
6 Jan 2027 – 10 Jan 2027 · Wizz Air
Sofia Airport (SOF) → Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD)
Leaves 2:35 p.m. · Return leaves 1:25 p.m. · 2 h 45 min of travel, both ways together
out nonstop, back nonstop
found 2 days ago
Cheapest nonstop return
$57
6 Jan 2027 – 10 Jan 2027 · Wizz Air
Sofia Airport (SOF) → Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD)
Leaves 2:35 p.m. · Return leaves 1:25 p.m. · 2 h 45 min of travel, both ways together
out nonstop, back nonstop
found 2 days ago
Every nonstop date from Sofia to Budapest
Found recently, and the cheapest we hold
$57 6 Jan 2027 – 10 Jan 2027found 2 days agoSee prices for these dates
$47 30 Nov – 5 Decfound 4 days agoSee prices for these dates
What have prices looked like?
Over 49 days, 24 Sept to 11 Nov, the cheapest return we saw each day was $36 to $47.
At $57, the cheapest return found recently is above that range.
Those were the prices on those days, not today's.
Is this a good return price?
Compared with the cheapest return fare on each of 25 departure dates from 14 Nov to 21 Jun 2027, found by travelers' searches in the last 7 days (economy, the price the seller showed on Aviasales). The usual range is the middle half of those prices.
Could nearby dates be cheaper?
No. We hold 4-night return fares on 1 other departure date within 3 days of 6 Jan 2027, and it is not cheaper.
Every date we hold
150 fares on 25 departure dates
See the chart as a table
| Dates | From | Airline | Airports | Stops | Found | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Nov – 14 Nov | $92 | Wizz Air | Sofia Airport (SOF) → Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 8 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 16 Nov – 21 Nov | $60 | Ryanair | Sofia Airport (SOF) → Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 2 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 17 Nov – 22 Nov | $170 | Air Serbia | Sofia Airport (SOF) → Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) | out 1 stop, back nonstop | found 2 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 21 Nov – 22 Nov | $124 | Ryanair | Sofia Airport (SOF) → Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 5 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 22 Nov – 27 Nov | $102 | Wizz Air | Sofia Airport (SOF) → Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 2 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 27 Nov – 22 Dec | $169 | Ryanair | Sofia Airport (SOF) → Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) | out 2 stops, back 1 stop | found 4 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 29 Nov – 6 Dec | $87 | Wizz Air | Sofia Airport (SOF) → Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) | out nonstop, back 1 stop | found 4 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 30 Nov – 5 Dec | $47 | Ryanair | Sofia Airport (SOF) → Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 4 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 2 Dec – 22 Dec | $157 | Ryanair | Sofia Airport (SOF) → Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 4 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 19 Dec – 22 Dec | $134 | Wizz Air | Sofia Airport (SOF) → Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) | out nonstop, back 1 stop | found 4 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 21 Dec – 26 Dec | $73 | Ryanair | Sofia Airport (SOF) → Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 8 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 23 Dec – 27 Dec | $128 | Ryanair | Sofia Airport (SOF) → Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 7 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 26 Dec – 28 Dec | $96 | Wizz Air | Sofia Airport (SOF) → Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 3 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 27 Dec – 29 Dec | $159 | Ryanair | Sofia Airport (SOF) → Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 3 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 6 Jan 2027 – 10 Jan 2027 | $57 | Wizz Air | Sofia Airport (SOF) → Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 2 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 8 Jan 2027 – 11 Jan 2027 | $74 | Wizz Air | Sofia Airport (SOF) → Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 5 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 9 Jan 2027 – 11 Jan 2027 | $49 | Ryanair | Sofia Airport (SOF) → Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 7 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 10 Jan 2027 – 12 Jan 2027 | $107 | Wizz Air | Sofia Airport (SOF) → Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 3 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 11 Jan 2027 – 13 Jan 2027 | $100 | Wizz Air | Sofia Airport (SOF) → Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) | out nonstop, back 1 stop | found 3 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 23 Jan 2027 – 26 Jan 2027 | $100 | Wizz Air | Sofia Airport (SOF) → Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) | out nonstop, back 1 stop | found 3 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 4 Feb 2027 – 7 Feb 2027 | $83 | ALPAVIA | Sofia Airport (SOF) → Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) | out 1 stop, back nonstop | found 5 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 6 Feb 2027 – 8 Feb 2027 | $49 | Wizz Air | Sofia Airport (SOF) → Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 3 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 19 Feb 2027 – 21 Feb 2027 | $65 | Wizz Air | Sofia Airport (SOF) → Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 3 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 17 Jun 2027 – 20 Jun 2027 | $88 | Wizz Air | Sofia Airport (SOF) → Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 5 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 21 Jun 2027 – 30 Jun 2027 | $120 | Wizz Air | Sofia Airport (SOF) → Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 2 days ago | See prices for these dates |
Which month looks cheapest?
November 2026 is the cheapest month — from $47.
Airlines on the cheapest dates: Wizz Air, Ryanair, Air Serbia, ALPAVIA.
One-way
The cheapest one-way fare on each of 24 departure dates is usually $21 to $38.
Cheapest one-way found recently
$16
27 Apr 2027 · Wizz Air
Sofia Airport (SOF) → Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD)
Leaves 7:50 p.m. · 1 h 25 min trip
nonstop
found 2 days ago
Cheapest nonstop one-way
$16
27 Apr 2027 · Wizz Air
Sofia Airport (SOF) → Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD)
Leaves 7:50 p.m. · 1 h 25 min trip
nonstop
found 2 days ago
Every nonstop date from Sofia to Budapest
Found recently, and the cheapest we hold
$16 27 Apr 2027found 2 days agoOpen this trip
It is also the cheapest one-way we hold, of any age.
What have prices looked like?
Over 49 days, 24 Sept to 11 Nov, the cheapest one-way we saw each day was $12 to $20.
Those were the prices on those days, not today's.
Is this a good one-way price?
Compared with the cheapest one-way fare on each of 24 departure dates from 15 Nov to 1 Oct 2027, found by travelers' searches in the last 7 days (economy, the price the seller showed on Aviasales). The usual range is the middle half of those prices.
Could nearby dates be cheaper?
No. We hold one-way fares on 1 other departure date within 3 days of 27 Apr 2027, and it is not cheaper.
Every date we hold
25 fares on 24 departure dates
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| Dates | From | Airline | Airports | Stops | Found | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Nov | $40 | Wizz Air | Sofia Airport (SOF) → Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) | nonstop | found 7 days ago | Open this trip |
| 22 Nov | $39 | Wizz Air | Sofia Airport (SOF) → Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) | nonstop | found 2 days ago | Open this trip |
| 30 Nov | $20 | Ryanair | Sofia Airport (SOF) → Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) | nonstop | found 2 days ago | Open this trip |
| 7 Dec | $26 | Ryanair | Sofia Airport (SOF) → Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) | nonstop | found 2 days ago | Open this trip |
| 21 Dec | $18 | Ryanair | Sofia Airport (SOF) → Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) | nonstop | found 2 days ago | Open this trip |
| 28 Dec | $44 | Ryanair | Sofia Airport (SOF) → Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) | nonstop | found 4 days ago | Open this trip |
| 30 Dec | $50 | Ryanair | Sofia Airport (SOF) → Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) | nonstop | found 7 days ago | Open this trip |
| 2 Jan 2027 | $23 | Wizz Air | Sofia Airport (SOF) → Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) | nonstop | found 4 days ago | Open this trip |
| 5 Jan 2027 | $25 | Wizz Air | Sofia Airport (SOF) → Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) | nonstop | found 6 days ago | Open this trip |
| 11 Jan 2027 | $19 | Wizz Air | Sofia Airport (SOF) → Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) | nonstop | found 4 days ago | Open this trip |
| 6 Feb 2027 | $21 | Wizz Air | Sofia Airport (SOF) → Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) | nonstop | found 4 days ago | Open this trip |
| 19 Mar 2027 | $42 | Ryanair | Sofia Airport (SOF) → Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) | nonstop | found 3 days ago | Open this trip |
| 21 Mar 2027 | $36 | Wizz Air | Sofia Airport (SOF) → Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) | nonstop | found 4 days ago | Open this trip |
| 22 Mar 2027 | $26 | Ryanair | Sofia Airport (SOF) → Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) | nonstop | found 3 days ago | Open this trip |
| 27 Apr 2027 | $16 | Wizz Air | Sofia Airport (SOF) → Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) | nonstop | found 2 days ago | Open this trip |
| 30 Apr 2027 | $59 | Wizz Air | Sofia Airport (SOF) → Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) | nonstop | found 2 days ago | Open this trip |
| 2 May 2027 | $25 | Wizz Air | Sofia Airport (SOF) → Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) | nonstop | found 2 days ago | Open this trip |
| 7 May 2027 | $23 | Wizz Air | Sofia Airport (SOF) → Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) | nonstop | found 5 days ago | Open this trip |
| 8 May 2027 | $17 | Wizz Air | Sofia Airport (SOF) → Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) | nonstop | found 4 days ago | Open this trip |
| 18 May 2027 | $23 | Wizz Air | Sofia Airport (SOF) → Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) | nonstop | found 3 days ago | Open this trip |
| 19 May 2027 | $17 | Wizz Air | Sofia Airport (SOF) → Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) | nonstop | found 3 days ago | Open this trip |
| 20 Sept 2027 | $38 | Wizz Air | Sofia Airport (SOF) → Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) | nonstop | found 6 days ago | Open this trip |
| 30 Sept 2027 | $29 | Wizz Air | Sofia Airport (SOF) → Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) | nonstop | found 4 days ago | Open this trip |
| 1 Oct 2027 | $38 | Wizz Air | Sofia Airport (SOF) → Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) | nonstop | found 2 days ago | Open this trip |
Which month looks cheapest?
April 2027 is the cheapest month — from $16.
Premium cabin fares from Sofia to Budapest
We hold no premium economy, business or first-class fares for this route: we collect them for the busiest routes, and this one is not among them yet.
Today's prices for 6 Jan 2027 – 10 Jan 2027 in another cabin: Premium economy · Business · First
Today's prices for 27 Apr 2027 in another cabin: Premium economy · Business · First
How far ahead were prices cheapest for Sofia to Budapest?
Return
Fares 14 to 29 days before departure were typically 32% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure.
From the cheapest return each day between 24 Sept and 11 Nov (49 days), grouped by how many days ahead the flight left; one adult in economy.
Each range covers different departure dates, so this compares typical fares, not the same trip priced twice.
Prices reflect recent searches — current fares may differ.
See these ranges as a table
| Booked ahead by | Typical fare | Cheapest day | Above the cheapest | Days of prices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0–6 days | $63 | $41 | +47% | 46 |
| 7–13 days | $59 | $36 | +37% | 48 |
| 14–29 days | $43 | $39 | Cheapest seen | 49 |
| 30–59 days | $50 | $40 | +16% | 49 |
| 60–89 days | $50 | $47 | +16% | 49 |
| 90–179 days | $53 | $48 | +23% | 32 |
One-way
Fares 30 to 59 days before departure were typically 27% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure.
From the cheapest one-way each day between 24 Sept and 11 Nov (49 days), grouped by how many days ahead the flight left; one adult in economy.
Each range covers different departure dates, so this compares typical fares, not the same trip priced twice.
Prices reflect recent searches — current fares may differ.
See these ranges as a table
| Booked ahead by | Typical fare | Cheapest day | Above the cheapest | Days of prices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0–6 days | $22 | $15 | +38% | 24 |
| 7–13 days | $18 | $15 | +13% | 32 |
| 14–29 days | $18 | $15 | +13% | 45 |
| 30–59 days | $16 | $15 | Cheapest seen | 46 |
| 60–89 days | $20 | $16 | +22% | 44 |
| 90–179 days | $16 | $12 | +0% | 49 |
| 180+ days | $17 | $17 | +6% | 37 |
Could a nearby airport be cheaper?
A different airport at either end can change the fare — sometimes a lot.
Return
Plovdiv → Budapest
133 km from Sofia
$354
$297 more than flying from Sofia
17 Jun 2027 – 20 Jun 2027 · PDV → BUD · out 2 stops, back 2 stops
found 5 days ago
Cheapest recent price on each route — round trip, per traveler in Economy. Distances are in a straight line.
Live price for these dates
The cheapest return found recently is for 6 Jan 2027 – 10 Jan 2027. A live search on this page shows what those dates cost now, for one adult in economy.
Questions about this trip
How much is a return flight from Sofia to Budapest?
The cheapest return found recently is $57 with Wizz Air, 6 Jan 2027 to 10 Jan 2027, found 2 days ago. The cheapest return we hold, of any age, is $47 with Ryanair, 30 Nov to 5 Dec, found 4 days ago. The cheapest return fare on each of 25 departure dates is usually $73 to $124.
How much is a one-way flight from Sofia to Budapest?
The cheapest one-way found recently is $16 with Wizz Air, 27 Apr 2027, found 2 days ago. The cheapest one-way fare on each of 24 departure dates is usually $21 to $38.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Sofia to Budapest?
November 2026 is the cheapest month for a return, from $47, 30 Nov to 5 Dec, found 4 days ago. April 2027 is the cheapest month for a one-way, from $16, 27 Apr 2027, found 2 days ago.
How far ahead should I book a flight from Sofia to Budapest?
In 49 days of prices between 24 Sept and 11 Nov, return fares 14 to 29 days before departure were typically 32% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure. One-way fares 30 to 59 days before departure were typically 27% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure.
Is there a direct flight from Sofia to Budapest?
Yes, the cheapest nonstop return found recently is $57 with Wizz Air, 6 Jan 2027 to 10 Jan 2027, found 2 days ago. The cheapest nonstop one-way found recently is $16 with Wizz Air, 27 Apr 2027, found 2 days ago.
How long is the flight from Sofia to Budapest?
The cheapest nonstop one-way found recently, with Wizz Air on 27 Apr 2027, takes 1 h 25 min from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD).
Which airlines have the cheapest flights from Sofia to Budapest?
Between 14 Nov and 21 Jun 2027, Wizz Air has the cheapest return on 14 of the 25 departure dates we hold, Ryanair on 9 and Air Serbia on 1. Between 15 Nov and 1 Oct 2027, Wizz Air has the cheapest one-way on 17 of the 24 departure dates we hold, and Ryanair on 7.
Prices are what travelers' searches on Aviasales found in the last 7 days, in US dollars: the price the seller showed on Aviasales; bags may cost extra. Fares change, so check today's price before you book. How our prices work