Statistics on Montreal-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: Montreal)
The average price to go to Sofia from Montreal airport is $ 901 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 813 (in october) and $ 1081 (in july), which is a saving of $ 88 or a surplus of $ 181 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.
The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $756 to $810 and it is generally more economical to leave on a wednesday and return on a monday on a flight with 1 or more layovers.
Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to Sofia before booking your flight.
If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your Montreal-Sofia plane ticket.
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 60120 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Sofia from Montreal and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.
Average price depending on the departure month
Data analysis:
By leaving in october, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 813, saving $ 88 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 901). Conversely, july will be the most expensive ($ 1081).
Flight Montreal-Sofia: when is the best time to go for the best price?
| Month | Good price* | Average price | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | $ 799 | $ 909 | fair price |
| February | $ 778 | $ 842 | good price |
| March | $ 770 | $ 860 | fair price |
| April | $ 822 | $ 895 | fair price |
| May | $ 766 | $ 848 | good price |
| June | $ 765 | $ 839 | good price |
| July | $ 951 | $ 1081 the most expensive | very high price |
| August | $ 955 | $ 1052 | high price |
| September | $ 772 | $ 841 | good price |
| October | $ 744 | $ 813 the cheapest | very good price |
| November | $ 772 | $ 862 | fair price |
| December | $ 838 | $ 959 | fair 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 Montreal to Sofia
Data analysis:
The prices for flights from Montreal to Sofia range from $540 to $1242. 1% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $540 to $594), 2% at the maximum price (from $1188 to $1242). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $756 to $810 (13% of tickets).
Cheapest airlines for the Montreal->Sofia flight
There are 13 companies that serve Montreal from Sofia airport: Air Transat, Air Canada, TAP, SATA Internacional, Porter Airlines, French bee, Lufthansa, WestJet, flair airlines, Air France, Austrian Airlines, Swiss and Brussels Airlines.
Data analysis:
Of the 60120 flights analyzed in previous years, Air Transat was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (31% of the time) on the Montreal->Sofia route.
Which day of the week to leave?
Data analysis:
Statistically, Montreal-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 $28. On the other hand, departing on a friday may cost you an additional $46.
Which day of the week to come back?
Data analysis:
Statistically, return flights from Sofia to Montreal departing on a monday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a monday for your return date, you will save an average of $28. Conversely, departing from Sofia on a saturday may cost you an additional $57.
Top prices Montreal-Sofia
| Round trip | Dates | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Montreal → Sofia | 07-05 to 14-05-2025 | $ 628 | layover flight with French bee |
| Montreal → Sofia | 12-05 to 27-05-2025 | $ 639 | layover flight with French bee |
| Montreal → Sofia | 09-06 to 16-06-2025 | $ 628 | layover flight with French bee |
| Montreal → Sofia | 11-06 to 18-06-2025 | $ 609 | layover flight with French bee |
| Montreal → Sofia | 01-09 to 08-09-2025 | $ 595 | layover flight with French bee |
| Montreal → Sofia | 03-09 to 10-09-2025 | $ 615 | layover flight with French bee |
| Montreal → Sofia | 08-09 to 15-09-2025 | $ 594 | layover flight with French bee |
| Montreal → Sofia | 10-09 to 17-09-2025 | $ 609 | layover flight with French bee |
| Montreal → Sofia | 14-09 to 21-09-2025 | $ 605 | layover flight with French bee |
| Montreal → Sofia | 08-10 to 15-10-2025 | $ 632 | layover flight with Lufthansa |
When to book your flight Montreal - Sofia to get the cheapest price?
Statistically, you will make the biggest savings by buying your plane ticket between 2 to 3 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 Montreal-Sofia flight, it is recommended to book your ticket on a tuesday.
How far in advance should I buy my flight?
Data analysis:
To get the cheapest flight ticket from Montreal to Sofia, it is recommended to buy it 2 to 3 months before departure (it is then on average 801 $, which is a saving of 100 $ 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 (184 $ more than the average price).
Depending on the departure month
The best time to buy your Montreal 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: 801 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 836), 1 to 2 months ($ 811), 3 to 4 months ($ 810), 4 to 5 months ($ 860), 5 to 6 months ($ 870) |
| February | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 732 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 829), 2 to 3 months ($ 741), 3 to 4 months ($ 754), 4 to 5 months ($ 793), 5 to 6 months ($ 801), 6 to 7 months ($ 828) |
| March | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 742 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 773), 3 to 4 months ($ 780), 4 to 5 months ($ 773), 5 to 6 months ($ 812), 6 to 7 months ($ 853) |
| April | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 812 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 888), 1 to 2 months ($ 820), 3 to 4 months ($ 818), 4 to 5 months ($ 887), 5 to 6 months ($ 859), 6 to 7 months ($ 869) |
| May | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 751 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 778), 3 to 4 months ($ 797), 4 to 5 months ($ 797), 5 to 6 months ($ 824) |
| June | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 739 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 813), 1 to 2 months ($ 792), 3 to 4 months ($ 769) |
| July | Best time: 8 to 9 months before departure (average price: 986 $) Other interesting period(s): 4 to 5 months ($ 1080), 6 to 7 months ($ 1001), 7 to 8 months ($ 1012), 9 to 10 months ($ 1030), 10 to 11 months ($ 1064), 11 to 12 months ($ 1077) |
| August | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 992 $) Other interesting period(s): 7 to 8 months ($ 1007), 8 to 9 months ($ 998), 9 to 10 months ($ 1000), 10 to 11 months ($ 1019) |
| September | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 794 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 818), 2 to 3 months ($ 805), 3 to 4 months ($ 826), 4 to 5 months ($ 824), 6 to 7 months ($ 838) |
| October | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 700 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 747), 3 to 4 months ($ 780) |
| November | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 710 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 826), 2 to 3 months ($ 730), 3 to 4 months ($ 784), 4 to 5 months ($ 852) |
| December | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 797 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 822), 3 to 4 months ($ 837), 4 to 5 months ($ 875), 5 to 6 months ($ 911), 8 to 9 months ($ 943) |
What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?
Data analysis:
Statistically, tuesday is the day when plane tickets for Montreal->Sofia are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a tuesday, you will save $4. Conversely, by buying it on a monday, you may end up paying $8 more.
Montreal 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 | $ 942 $729 to $1150 | high price | Find a flight |
| May 2025 | $ 741 $575 to $915 | very good price | Find a flight |
| June 2025 | $ 713 $609 to $890 | very good price | Find a flight |
| July 2025 | $ 947 $751 to $1096 | very good price | Find a flight |
| August 2025 | $ 962 $812 to $1074 | very good price | Find a flight |
| September 2025 | $ 726 $566 to $1071 | very good price | Find a flight |
| October 2025 | $ 787 $632 to $879 | very good price | Find a flight |
| November 2025 | $ 782 $648 to $958 | very good price | Find a flight |
| December 2025 | $ 923 $750 to $1231 | very good price | Find a flight |
| January 2026 | $ 884 $724 to $1087 | very good price | Find a flight |
| February 2026 | $ 900 $723 to $1082 | high price | Find a flight |
| March 2026 | $ 991 $799 to $1148 | high price | Find a flight |
Data analysis:
Compared to the average price, may, june, july, august, september, october, november, december and january are cheaper to travel to Sofia. So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!