Statistics on Manchester-Sofia flights: what is the right price and when to buy your plane ticket?
Best time to go: what is the RIGHT price for a round-trip flight to Sofia (from: Manchester)
The average price to go to Sofia from Manchester airport is $ 198 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 118 (in november) and $ 301 (in august), which is a saving of $ 80 or a surplus of $ 103 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.
The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $162 to $216 and it is generally more economical to leave on a wednesday and return on a tuesday on a flight with 1 or more layovers.
Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to Sofia before booking your flight.
If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your Manchester-Sofia plane ticket.
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 60104 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Sofia from Manchester and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.
Average price depending on the departure month
Data analysis:
By leaving in november, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 118, saving $ 80 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 198). Conversely, august will be the most expensive ($ 301).
Flight Manchester-Sofia: when is the best time to go for the best price?
| Month | Good price* | Average price | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | $ 101 | $ 153 | good price |
| February | $ 140 | $ 196 | fair price |
| March | $ 121 | $ 160 | good price |
| April | $ 198 | $ 221 | fair price |
| May | $ 171 | $ 200 | fair price |
| June | $ 172 | $ 196 | fair price |
| July | $ 211 | $ 244 | high price |
| August | $ 249 | $ 301 the most expensive | very high price |
| September | $ 175 | $ 208 | fair price |
| October | $ 153 | $ 180 | good price |
| November | $ 100 | $ 118 the cheapest | very good price |
| December | $ 125 | $ 187 | good price |
*great price to buy your plane ticket: if you see this price or cheaper during your flight search, go for it and buy it!
Price breakdown to travel from Manchester to Sofia
Data analysis:
The prices for flights from Manchester to Sofia range from $54 to $486. 18% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $54 to $108), 1% at the maximum price (from $432 to $486). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $162 to $216 (32% of tickets).
Cheapest airlines for the Manchester->Sofia flight
There are 6 companies that serve Manchester from Sofia airport: EasyJet, Ryanair, Lufthansa, KLM, Swiss and Jet2.
Data analysis:
Of the 60104 flights analyzed in previous years, EasyJet was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (34% of the time) on the Manchester->Sofia route.
Direct flight or flight with layover?
Data analysis:
To get the best price for the Manchester-Sofia flight, you should take a flight with one or more layovers (you will save an average of $ 32 compared to a direct flight).
Which day of the week to leave?
Data analysis:
Statistically, Manchester-Sofia flights departing on a wednesday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a wednesday as your departure date, you can save an average of $18. On the other hand, departing on a saturday may cost you an additional $30.
Which day of the week to come back?
Data analysis:
Statistically, return flights from Sofia to Manchester departing on a tuesday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a tuesday for your return date, you will save an average of $18. Conversely, departing from Sofia on a saturday may cost you an additional $33.
Top prices Manchester-Sofia
| Round trip | Dates | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manchester → Sofia | 06-05 to 14-05-2025 | $ 126 | layover flight with Ryanair |
| Manchester → Sofia | 07-05 to 14-05-2025 | $ 126 | layover flight with Ryanair |
| Manchester → Sofia | 10-05 to 18-05-2025 | $ 127 | layover flight with Ryanair |
| Manchester → Sofia | 11-05 to 25-05-2025 | $ 132 | layover flight with Ryanair |
| Manchester → Sofia | 13-05 to 17-05-2025 | $ 129 | layover flight with Ryanair |
| Manchester → Sofia | 02-06 to 19-06-2025 | $ 112 | layover flight with Ryanair |
| Manchester → Sofia | 06-06 to 13-06-2025 | $ 132 | layover flight with Ryanair |
| Manchester → Sofia | 20-06 to 24-06-2025 | $ 124 | layover flight with Ryanair |
| Manchester → Sofia | 12-03 to 19-03-2026 | $ 102 | direct flight with EasyJet |
| Manchester → Sofia | 15-03 to 19-03-2026 | $ 102 | direct flight with EasyJet |
When to book your flight Manchester - Sofia to get the cheapest price?
Statistically, you will make the biggest savings by buying your plane ticket between 1 to 2 months in advance. However, you may end up paying a high price if you book between 11 to 12 months in advance.
Did you know: the price of plane tickets not only varies depending on how far in advance you book, but also on the day of the week you book! So, to maximize your chances of getting the best price for a Manchester-Sofia flight, it is recommended to book your ticket on a monday.
How far in advance should I buy my flight?
Data analysis:
To get the cheapest flight ticket from Manchester to Sofia, it is recommended to buy it 1 to 2 months before departure (it is then on average 157 $, which is a saving of 41 $ compared to the overall average price). On the other hand, if you buy your ticket 11 to 12 months in advance, you will pay the full price (56 $ more than the average price).
Depending on the departure month
The best time to buy your Manchester to Sofia flight ticket may vary depending on your departure month. Therefore, we offer you statistics on when to book your flight month by month.
| Departure on... | How far in advance should I book? |
|---|---|
| January | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 115 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 119), 3 to 4 months ($ 135) |
| February | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 138 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 159), 3 to 4 months ($ 151), 4 to 5 months ($ 163), 5 to 6 months ($ 195) |
| March | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 130 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 141), 4 to 5 months ($ 146), 5 to 6 months ($ 154), 7 to 8 months ($ 156) |
| April | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 202 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 206), 4 to 5 months ($ 208), 5 to 6 months ($ 216) |
| May | Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 172 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 200), 2 to 3 months ($ 199), 4 to 5 months ($ 194), 6 to 7 months ($ 176) |
| June | Best time: 7 to 8 months before departure (average price: 178 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 193), 5 to 6 months ($ 181), 6 to 7 months ($ 192) |
| July | Best time: 8 to 9 months before departure (average price: 210 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 220), 5 to 6 months ($ 242), 6 to 7 months ($ 229), 7 to 8 months ($ 239), 9 to 10 months ($ 210) |
| August | Best time: 10 to 11 months before departure (average price: 247 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 282), 6 to 7 months ($ 291), 7 to 8 months ($ 264), 8 to 9 months ($ 289), 9 to 10 months ($ 257) |
| September | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 166 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 183), 1 to 2 months ($ 167), 8 to 9 months ($ 206), 9 to 10 months ($ 188), 11 to 12 months ($ 194) |
| October | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 135 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 162), 1 to 2 months ($ 153), 3 to 4 months ($ 180), 9 to 10 months ($ 180) |
| November | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 94 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 118), 2 to 3 months ($ 106), 6 to 7 months ($ 117), 10 to 11 months ($ 105) |
| December | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 132 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 168), 2 to 3 months ($ 156) |
What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?
Data analysis:
Statistically, monday is the day when plane tickets for Manchester->Sofia are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a monday, you will save $1. Conversely, by buying it on a sunday, you may end up paying $3 more.
Manchester to Sofia: flight price when booking today
Information: this data is not statistics but comes from real prices collected less than 7 days ago. Some months may not be available as we do not have enough data for them.
| Month | Current price | Our opinion | |
|---|---|---|---|
| April 2025 | $ 229 $173 to $284 | high price | Find a flight |
| May 2025 | $ 153 $119 to $221 | very good price | Find a flight |
| June 2025 | $ 148 $112 to $178 | very good price | Find a flight |
| July 2025 | $ 190 $143 to $277 | very good price | Find a flight |
| August 2025 | $ 226 $185 to $400 | very good price | Find a flight |
| September 2025 | $ 183 $149 to $216 | very good price | Find a flight |
| October 2025 | $ 189 $152 to $253 | high price | Find a flight |
| November 2025 | $ 170 $143 to $211 | very high price | Find a flight |
| December 2025 | $ 248 $144 to $445 | very high price | Find a flight |
| January 2026 | $ 189 $134 to $383 | high price | Find a flight |
| February 2026 | $ 272 $174 to $625 | very high price | Find a flight |
| March 2026 | $ 175 $102 to $283 | high price | Find a flight |
Data analysis:
Compared to the average price, may, june, july, august and september are cheaper to travel to Sofia. So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!