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 $ 914 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 801 (in may) and $ 1212 (in july), which is a saving of $ 113 or a surplus of $ 299 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.
The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $860 to $914 and it is generally more economical to leave on a wednesday and return on a tuesday on a flight with 1 or more layovers.
Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to Sofia before booking your flight.
If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your Montreal-Sofia plane ticket.
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 25082 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Sofia from Montreal and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.
Average price depending on the departure month
Data analysis:
By leaving in may, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 801, saving $ 113 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 914). Conversely, july will be the most expensive ($ 1212).
Flight Montreal-Sofia: when is the best time to go for the best price?
| Month | Good price* | Average price | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | $ 832 | $ 949 | fair price |
| February | $ 748 | $ 868 | good price |
| March | $ 716 | $ 832 | good price |
| April | $ 731 | $ 818 | good price |
| May | $ 729 | $ 801 the cheapest | very good price |
| June | $ 726 | $ 814 | good price |
| July | $ 989 | $ 1212 the most expensive | very high price |
| August | $ 983 | $ 1103 | fair price |
| September | $ 755 | $ 850 | good price |
| October | $ 738 | $ 820 | good price |
| November | $ 760 | $ 864 | good price |
| December | $ 927 | $ 1024 | 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 $430 to $1344. 2% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $430 to $484), 1% at the maximum price (from $1290 to $1344). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $860 to $914 (11% of tickets).
Cheapest airlines for the Montreal->Sofia flight
There are 17 companies that serve Montreal from Sofia airport: Air Transat, Air Canada, WestJet, TAP, Lufthansa, SATA Internacional, Porter Airlines, Air France, KLM, Austrian Airlines, flair airlines, United, Turkish Airlines, Level, Corsair, LOT and British Airways.
Data analysis:
Of the 25082 flights analyzed in previous years, Air Transat was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (36% 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 $43. On the other hand, departing on a saturday may cost you an additional $61.
Which day of the week to come back?
Data analysis:
Statistically, return flights from Sofia to Montreal 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 $70. Conversely, departing from Sofia on a saturday may cost you an additional $89.
Top prices Montreal-Sofia
| Round trip | Dates | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Montreal → Sofia | 09-05 to 16-05-2024 | $ 770 | layover flight with Air Transat |
| Montreal → Sofia | 20-05 to 27-05-2024 | $ 735 | layover flight with Air Transat |
| Montreal → Sofia | 21-05 to 28-05-2024 | $ 771 | layover flight with Air Canada |
| Montreal → Sofia | 22-05 to 29-05-2024 | $ 771 | layover flight with Air Canada |
| Montreal → Sofia | 03-06 to 10-06-2024 | $ 764 | layover flight with Lufthansa |
| Montreal → Sofia | 05-06 to 12-06-2024 | $ 763 | layover flight with Swiss |
| Montreal → Sofia | 09-06 to 16-06-2024 | $ 773 | layover flight with Air Canada |
| Montreal → Sofia | 11-06 to 18-06-2024 | $ 783 | layover flight with Lufthansa |
| Montreal → Sofia | 12-06 to 19-06-2024 | $ 764 | layover flight with Air Transat |
| Montreal → Sofia | 13-06 to 20-06-2024 | $ 770 | layover flight with Air Transat |
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 814 $, 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 (217 $ 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: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 783 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 839), 1 to 2 months ($ 819), 2 to 3 months ($ 801) |
| February | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 741 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 828), 2 to 3 months ($ 755) |
| March | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 738 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 773), 3 to 4 months ($ 757) |
| April | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 783 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 801), 3 to 4 months ($ 783) |
| May | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 746 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 792) |
| June | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 762 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 792), 3 to 4 months ($ 769) |
| July | Best time: 6 to 7 months before departure (average price: 1042 $) Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 1211), 4 to 5 months ($ 1137), 5 to 6 months ($ 1149) |
| August | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 1015 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1041), 3 to 4 months ($ 1086), 5 to 6 months ($ 1098), 6 to 7 months ($ 1082), 7 to 8 months ($ 1064) |
| September | Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 796 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 835), 1 to 2 months ($ 836), 3 to 4 months ($ 828) |
| October | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 682 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 810), 2 to 3 months ($ 771), 3 to 4 months ($ 759), 4 to 5 months ($ 731) |
| November | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 648 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 831), 2 to 3 months ($ 691), 3 to 4 months ($ 745) |
| December | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 848 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 920), 3 to 4 months ($ 859), 7 to 8 months ($ 979), 8 to 9 months ($ 985), 9 to 10 months ($ 984) |
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 $7. Conversely, by buying it on a monday, you may end up paying $10 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 2024 | $ 819 $734 to $1008 | high price | Find a flight |
| June 2024 | $ 807 $654 to $1095 | fair price | Find a flight |
| July 2024 | $ 1053 $892 to $1349 | very good price | Find a flight |
| August 2024 | $ 1159 $971 to $1353 | high price | Find a flight |
| September 2024 | $ 883 $789 to $1117 | high price | Find a flight |
| October 2024 | $ 859 $814 to $968 | high price | Find a flight |
| November 2024 | $ 898 $806 to $1066 | high price | Find a flight |
| December 2024 | $ 994 $786 to $1294 | very good price | Find a flight |
| January 2025 | $ 1023 $836 to $1190 | high price | Find a flight |
| February 2025 | $ 958 $771 to $1108 | high price | Find a flight |
| March 2025 | $ 1073 $928 to $1190 | very high price | Find a flight |
| April 2025 | $ 1111 $990 to $1207 | very high price | Find a flight |
Data analysis:
Compared to the average price, july and december are cheaper to travel to Sofia. So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!