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Cheap flights from Melbourne Airport to Sofia from $1,139

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 1/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — SOF
2 Apr — 9 Apr1
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Melbourne to Sofia are usually found in October or April, booked 41 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Monday and return on a Tuesday

Cheap flight deals from Melbourne to Sofia

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Melbourne (MEL) 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 28 March 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,830

One-way from

$1,139

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$2,207
Etihad Airways
  • Etihad Airways
  • 11/5-18/5
  • 4 total stops
  • 64h 10m total
  • Melbourne to Sofia
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1/7
  • 1/7
  • 3 total stops
  • 33h 40m total
  • Melbourne to Sofia
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price ($248 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($59 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in March 2025
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Cheapest flights from Melbourne to Sofia
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Melbourne to Sofia. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 28 March 2025.

Sun 11/505:00MEL - SOF
2 stops38h 00mEtihad Airways
Sun 18/518:00SOF - MEL
2 stops26h 10mEtihad Airways
Deal found 27/3$1,830
Sun 11/523:30MEL - SOF
2 stops27h 55mTurkish Airlines
Sun 18/509:25SOF - MEL
3 stops36h 15mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 27/3$2,060
Sun 11/512:05MEL - SOF
3 stops30h 55mMultiple Airlines
Sun 18/519:25SOF - MEL
3 stops35h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 27/3$2,087
Sun 11/515:15MEL - SOF
1 stop28h 15mQatar Airways
Sun 18/508:10SOF - MEL
2 stops32h 00mQatar Airways
Deal found 27/3$2,101
Sun 11/522:55MEL - SOF
1 stop22h 30mEmirates
Sun 18/515:25SOF - MEL
1 stop31h 05mEmirates
Deal found 27/3$2,131

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Customise your flight search to find flights from Melbourne 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 647,157 searches. Data last updated 28 March 2025.
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Sofia

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Depart

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Price

MelbourneSofia

MEL - SOF

MELSOF

Melbourne

Sun 11/5

05:00-12:00

2 stops38h 00m

Sofia

Sun 18/5

18:00-03:10

2 stops26h 10m

$1,830

MelbourneSofia

MEL - SOF

MELSOF

Melbourne

Sun 11/5

23:30-20:25

2 stops27h 55m

Sofia

Sun 18/5

09:25-04:40

3 stops36h 15m

$2,060

MelbourneSofia

MEL - SOF

MELSOF

Melbourne

Sun 11/5

12:05-12:00

3 stops30h 55m

Sofia

Sun 18/5

19:25-14:05

3 stops35h 40m

$2,087

MelbourneSofia

MEL - SOF

MELSOF

Melbourne

Sun 11/5

15:15-12:30

1 stop28h 15m

Sofia

Sun 18/5

08:10-23:10

2 stops32h 00m

$2,101

MelbourneSofia

MEL - SOF

MELSOF

Melbourne

Sun 11/5

22:55-14:25

1 stop22h 30m

Sofia

Sun 18/5

15:25-05:30

1 stop31h 05m

$2,131

MelbourneSofia

MEL - SOF

MELSOF

Melbourne

Tue 1/7

12:05-14:45

3 stops33h 40m

$1,139

MelbourneSofia

MEL - SOF

MELSOF

Melbourne

Sat 28/6

07:00-14:45

3 stops38h 45m

$1,803

MelbourneSofia

MEL - SOF

MELSOF

Melbourne

Tue 1/7

21:15-14:25

1 stop24h 10m

$2,307

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Deals found on 27/3

Best time to book a flight from Melbourne to Sofia

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Melbourne Airport to Sofia

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Melbourne to Sofia. Price data was last updated on 21 March 2025.

Booking 41 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Melbourne Airport to Sofia. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from MEL to SOF?

Find hourly flight availability from Melbourne to Sofia. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 28 March 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Melbourne Airport to Sofia is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the morning tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the afternoon could potentially save you up to 4% on airfare.

Rainfall in Sofia by month

Plan your trip to Sofia by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Sofia ranges from 30.0 - 70.0 inches per month. June is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 70.0 mm. January is typically the driest time to visit Sofia when rainfall is around 30.0 mm.

Temperature in Sofia by month

Plan your trip to Sofia by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Sofia, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 20.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around -1.0 C).

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 28 March 2025.
Emirates
8.0
Very Good
3,190 reviews
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Crew

8.3

Overall

8.0

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Jennifer,Sept 2023

BLQ - DXB

Excellent staff. Even vegan meal was tasty. Recommend this airline
Emirates
8.0
Very Good
3,190 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very Good
3,190 reviews
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Crew

8.3

Overall

8.0

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Jennifer,Sept 2023

BLQ - DXB

Excellent staff. Even vegan meal was tasty. Recommend this airline
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,536 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very Good
3,190 reviews
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Crew

8.3

Overall

8.0

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Jennifer,Sept 2023

BLQ - DXB

Excellent staff. Even vegan meal was tasty. Recommend this airline
Etihad Airways
7.4
Good
1,181 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very Good
3,190 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.0

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Jennifer,Sept 2023

BLQ - DXB

Excellent staff. Even vegan meal was tasty. Recommend this airline
Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
3,744 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very Good
3,190 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.0

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Jennifer,Sept 2023

BLQ - DXB

Excellent staff. Even vegan meal was tasty. Recommend this airline

Related info for your journey

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

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Sofia from Melbourne?

    If you book a flight to Sofia from Melbourne, you will be flying to Sofia, which is the city’s only airport. Sofia (SOF) is located 6.7 km from the centre of Sofia. There are 0 flights from Melbourne to Sofia per day from 4 different airlines.

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

    Etihad Airways, at $1,830, was found to be the cheapest airline from Melbourne Airport to Sofia.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Turkish Airlines and Qatar Airways. Etihad Airways is priced at 14% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Melbourne 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.

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Top 4 airlines flying from Melbourne to Sofia

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Melbourne 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 647,157 searches. Data last updated 28 March 2025.
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Turkish AirlinesCheapest$1,641Average$2,069FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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LufthansaCheapest$1,648Average$1,940FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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EmiratesCheapest$1,871Average$2,223FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest$1,914Average$3,032FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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