Cheap flights from Sofia to Budapest

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Cheapest round-trip flights $100
Ryanair Nonstop 2 hr Fri, Mar 13 — Mon, Mar 16
The cheapest round-trip flight from Sofia to Budapest is currently $100
Cheapest one-way flight $22
Ryanair Nonstop 2 hr Sat, May 9
The cheapest one-way flight from Sofia to Budapest is currently $22
Cheapest nonstop flights $69
Ryanair Nonstop 2 hr Sat, Apr 4 — Sun, Apr 5
The cheapest nonstop round-trip flight from Sofia to Budapest is currently $69
Last-minute weekend getaway $154
Air Serbia 1 stop 24 hr Thu, Feb 26 — Sun, Mar 1
The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Sofia to Budapest is currently $154
Cheapest business class flights $583
Lufthansa 1 stop 9 hr Sat, Mar 21 — Sun, Mar 22
The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Sofia to Budapest is currently $583
Fastest flight 1 hr 20 min The fastest nonstop flight from Sofia to Budapest takes 1 hr 20 min
Nonstop flights Some days There are direct flights on this route 4 days a week: Mon, Tue, Fri, Sun.

Popular airlines from Sofia to Budapest

  • Ryanair
    Nonstop
    from $69
    Typical price: $50–140
    4 weekly nonstop flights
    SOF - BUD Every Mon, Tue, Fri, Sun
  • Lufthansa
    from $236
    Typical price: $235–385
    182 weekly connecting flights
    SOF - BUD Every day
  • Austrian
    from $232
    Typical price: $235–415
    32 weekly connecting flights
    SOF - BUD Every day
  • Turkish Airlines
    from $313
    Typical price: $310–510
    32 weekly connecting flights
    SOF - BUD Every day
  • LOT
    from $221
    Typical price: $230–355
    29 weekly connecting flights
    SOF - BUD Every day
  • Air Serbia
    from $196
    Typical price: $280–450
    17 weekly connecting flights
    SOF - BUD Every day

Popular airports near Sofia

  • Sofia International Airport (SOF)
    Sofia Bulgaria 17 min 4 mi
  • Plovdiv International Airport (PDV)
    Plovdiv Bulgaria 2 hr 89 mi

Popular airports near Budapest

  • Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD)
    Budapest Hungary 33 min 11 mi
  • Vienna International Airport (VIE)
    Vienna Austria 2 hr 26 min 122 mi
  • M. R. Štefánik Airport Bratislava (BTS)
    Bratislava Slovakia 2 hr 31 min 96 mi
  • Košice International Airport (KSC) (KSC)
    Košice Slovakia 2 hr 48 min 129 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from Sofia to Budapest

The cheapest round-trip flight from Sofia to Budapest recently found on Google Flights was with Ryanair from $100. The cheapest one-way flight was with Ryanair from $22.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest Ryanair flight from Sofia to Budapest is $69, flying from Apr 4 to Apr 5.
  • The cheapest Lufthansa flight from Sofia to Budapest is $236, flying from Mar 19 to Mar 22.
  • The cheapest Austrian flight from Sofia to Budapest is $232, flying from Mar 19 to Mar 22.
  • The cheapest Turkish Airlines flight from Sofia to Budapest is $313, flying from Apr 16 to Apr 19.
  • The cheapest LOT flight from Sofia to Budapest is $221, flying from Apr 23 to Apr 27.
  • The cheapest Air Serbia flight from Sofia to Budapest is $196, flying from Mar 28 to Mar 29.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Sofia to Budapest starts at $100 from Fri, Mar 13 to Mon, Mar 16. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $22 and departs on Sat, May 9.
1 hr 20 min is the shortest flight time from Sofia to Budapest.
Many travelers visit in spring or summer, when days are long and warm. Winter (Dec–Feb) is cold and often overcast. Budapest Spring Festival (Mar–Apr) features music, from opera to jazz, at several locations. Budapest Summer Festival (Jun–Aug) includes open-air opera on Margaret Island. Sziget (Aug) is a multistage international pop and rock music festival. St. Stephen's Day (Aug 20) sees crowds line the Pest embankment to watch a large fireworks display. Budapest Wine Festival (Sep) includes tastings and gastronomic events.
It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Sofia to Budapest.
Just click the Departure label near the top of the page to open the calendar. Choose a start date and a return date to see how the round-trip fare changes on those specific days.
Adjust the trip type to see one-way fares. The cheapest available flights are highlighted and easy to spot. Once you settle on dates, click the Search button to see flight options and book the deal.

You can also turn on price tracking to get alerts if the price changes for a route or flight.
What counts as the best airline for your flights from Sofia to Budapest really depends on your individual needs. You may have a favorite carrier or a loyalty program you like, but price, convenience, and airports served also come into play. Flexibility and booking terms – Can you change flights if you want to stay longer or get a refund if you have to postpone your trip? – are also factors that help determine which airline is best to fly from Sofia to Budapest.

In terms of nonstop flights, Ryanair is the most popular. Ryanair offers 4 nonstop flights per week. Ryanair flies from Sofia International Airport (SOF) to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) .

In terms of flights, Lufthansa is the most popular. Lufthansa offers 182 connecting flights per week. Lufthansa flies from Sofia International Airport (SOF) to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) .

Other popular airlines flying from Sofia to Budapest are:
  • Austrian offers 32 connecting flights per week. Austrian flies from Sofia International Airport (SOF) to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) .
  • Turkish Airlines offers 32 connecting flights per week. Turkish Airlines flies from Sofia International Airport (SOF) to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) .
  • LOT offers 29 connecting flights per week. LOT flies from Sofia International Airport (SOF) to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) .
  • Air Serbia offers 17 connecting flights per week. Air Serbia flies from Sofia International Airport (SOF) to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) .
The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between Sofia and Budapest.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Sofia to Budapest recently found on Google Flights was with Ryanair from $100. The cheapest one-way flight was with Ryanair from $22.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest Ryanair flight from Sofia to Budapest is $69, flying from Apr 4 to Apr 5.
  • The cheapest Lufthansa flight from Sofia to Budapest is $236, flying from Mar 19 to Mar 22.
  • The cheapest Austrian flight from Sofia to Budapest is $232, flying from Mar 19 to Mar 22.
  • The cheapest Turkish Airlines flight from Sofia to Budapest is $313, flying from Apr 16 to Apr 19.
  • The cheapest LOT flight from Sofia to Budapest is $221, flying from Apr 23 to Apr 27.
  • The cheapest Air Serbia flight from Sofia to Budapest is $196, flying from Mar 28 to Mar 29.
Ryanair flies direct from Sofia to Budapest.
  • There are 4 Ryanair direct flights from Sofia to Budapest per week. Flights are available on Monday, Tuesday, Friday and Sunday.
Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.
The cheapest last-minute deal between Sofia and Budapest at price $154 is offered by Air Serbia from Thu, Feb 26 to Sun, Mar 1.
Ryanair flies direct from Sofia to Budapest.
  • There are 4 Ryanair direct flights from Sofia to Budapest per week. Flights are available on Monday, Tuesday, Friday and Sunday.
Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.
Direct flights from Sofia to Budapest are only available on Monday, Tuesday, Friday and Sunday.
The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Sofia and Budapest start at $69 from Sat, Apr 4 to Sun, Apr 5 with Ryanair.
It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Sofia to Budapest, just select the nonstop flights only option in the 'Stops’ filter in the search form and view all available direct flights and their prices.
The cheapest business class round-trip flights between Sofia and Budapest start at $583 from Sat, Mar 21 to Sun, Mar 22 with Lufthansa.
The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Sofia and Budapest start at $100 from Fri, Mar 13 to Mon, Mar 16.
To book business class trips from Sofia to Budapest, look for the default Economy selection at the top, and change it to your desired cabin class such as Premium Economy, Business Class, or First Class. You can then select your departure and arrival dates, consider available options, and book your business travel.

You can also adjust the trip type to view one-way fares.
The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between Sofia and Budapest starts at $154 from Thu, Feb 26 to Sun, Mar 1 with Air Serbia.
The cheapest last-minute deal between Sofia and Budapest at price $154 is offered by Air Serbia from Thu, Feb 26 to Sun, Mar 1.
To find last-minute flight deals from Sofia to Budapest, start by entering the city names, select the desired departure and return dates, and hit the Search button to view flight options.

You can check for last-minute flights for the same day or adjust the trip type to see one-way fares.

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