Which layover airport offers the lowest fares from Detroit to Sofia?

Flights via Frankfurt am Main (FRA) offer the lowest average round-trip price of $687.

Which airport is the most popular layover for flights between Detroit and Sofia?

Frankfurt am Main (FRA) was the most common stop: 42% of momondo users choosing 1-stop flights on this route connected there.

Which layover airport has the shortest travel time from Detroit to Sofia?

Flights connecting via Frankfurt am Main (FRA) have the shortest average one-way travel time: 12h 49m.

What airlines fly to Sofia?

Lufthansa, KLM and Turkish Airlines are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Sofia from Detroit according to our data. Lufthansa is the first choice among our users, with 37% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to Sofia. Keep in mind that there are 4 different airlines that fly to Sofia on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

Which layover airport has the shortest connection time from Detroit to Sofia?

Amsterdam (AMS) has the shortest average layover time for this route: 2h 04m.

When did momondo last update prices for flights from Detroit to Sofia Airport?

Prices for flights from Detroit to Sofia Airport are updated daily.

How many operators does momondo search for flights from Detroit to Sofia Airport?

As of August 2026, there are 4 operators available to choose from for flights from Detroit to Sofia Airport.

How old do you have to be to fly from Detroit to Sofia Airport?

The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines offering an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their age restrictions, such as regulations concerning flight duration, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Detroit to Sofia Airport.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Sofia Airport?

The required travel and health documents for your Sofia Airport trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's license and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at Sofia Airport. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

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8:55 pm - 11:45 amDTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-SOF Sofia

31h 50m1 stop Istanbul

4:00 pm - 7:00 pmSOF Sofia-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

34h 00m1 stop Istanbul

$695Turkish Airlines

Wed, Oct 21 - Wed, Nov 4

8:05 pm - 8:55 pmDTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-SOF Sofia

17h 50m1 stop Istanbul

9:45 pm - 6:00 pmSOF Sofia-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

27h 15m1 stop Istanbul

$700Turkish Airlines

Wed, Nov 11 - Wed, Nov 18

8:55 pm - 8:20 pmDTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-SOF Sofia

16h 25m1 stop Istanbul

3:50 pm - 6:50 pmSOF Sofia-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

34h 00m1 stop Istanbul

$700Turkish Airlines

Sun, Sep 27 - Tue, Oct 13

6:00 pm - 10:55 pmDTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-SOF Sofia

21h 55m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Munich Franz Josef Strauss

6:25 am - 2:15 pmSOF Sofia-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

14h 50m1 stop Frankfurt am Main

$746Lufthansa

Mon, Jan 11 - Tue, Jan 26

6:00 pm - 10:55 pmDTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-SOF Sofia

21h 55m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Munich Franz Josef Strauss

6:25 am - 4:57 pmSOF Sofia-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

17h 32m2 stops Frankfurt am Main Chicago O'Hare Intl

$756Lufthansa

Mon, Jan 11 - Tue, Jan 26

4:05 pm - 6:10 pmDTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-SOF Sofia

19h 05m1 stop Frankfurt am Main

6:25 am - 5:40 pmSOF Sofia-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

18h 15m2 stops Frankfurt am Main Toronto Pearson Intl

$760Multiple Airlines

Wed, Nov 11 - Wed, Nov 18

6:20 pm - 6:10 pmDTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-SOF Sofia

16h 50m2 stops Toronto Pearson Intl Frankfurt am Main

6:25 am - 5:40 pmSOF Sofia-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

18h 15m2 stops Frankfurt am Main Toronto Pearson Intl

$768Multiple Airlines

Wed, Nov 11 - Wed, Nov 18

6:00 pm - 10:55 pmDTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-SOF Sofia

21h 55m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Munich Franz Josef Strauss

6:25 am - 10:34 pmSOF Sofia-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

23h 09m3 stops Frankfurt am Main Munich Franz Josef Strauss Chicago O'Hare Intl

$807Lufthansa

Mon, Jan 11 - Tue, Jan 26

2:45 pm - 1:15 pmDTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-SOF Sofia

16h 30m2 stops Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Munich Franz Josef Strauss

6:25 am - 2:15 pmSOF Sofia-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

14h 50m1 stop Frankfurt am Main

$818United Airlines

Fri, Oct 30 - Tue, Nov 3

2:45 pm - 1:15 pmDTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-SOF Sofia

16h 30m2 stops Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Munich Franz Josef Strauss

6:25 am - 2:15 pmSOF Sofia-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

14h 50m1 stop Frankfurt am Main

$819United Airlines

Fri, Oct 30 - Tue, Nov 3

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7:45 pm - 1:35 pmDTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-SOF Sofia

34h 50m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Frankfurt am Main

6:10 am - 1:55 pmSOF Sofia-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

14h 45m2 stops Munich Franz Josef Strauss Frankfurt am Main

$1,443Lufthansa

Sat, Aug 8 - Sat, Aug 22

6:50 pm - 12:10 pmDTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-SOF Sofia

34h 20m2 stops Toronto Pearson Intl Munich Franz Josef Strauss

6:10 am - 6:10 pmSOF Sofia-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

43h 00m2 stops Munich Franz Josef Strauss Toronto Pearson Intl

$1,468Air Canada

Sat, Aug 8 - Sat, Aug 22

6:50 pm - 6:40 pmDTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-SOF Sofia

40h 50m2 stops Toronto Pearson Intl Munich Franz Josef Strauss

6:10 am - 2:16 pmSOF Sofia-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

39h 06m2 stops Munich Franz Josef Strauss Toronto Pearson Intl

$1,469Air Canada

Sat, Aug 8 - Sat, Aug 22

6:50 pm - 12:10 pmDTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-SOF Sofia

34h 20m2 stops Toronto Pearson Intl Munich Franz Josef Strauss

12:55 pm - 6:10 pmSOF Sofia-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

36h 15m2 stops Munich Franz Josef Strauss Toronto Pearson Intl

$1,469Air Canada

Sat, Aug 8 - Sat, Aug 22

7:45 pm - 10:50 pmDTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-SOF Sofia

20h 05m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Frankfurt am Main

6:20 am - 1:55 pmSOF Sofia-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

14h 35m1 stop Frankfurt am Main

$1,635Lufthansa

Sat, Aug 8 - Sat, Aug 22

6:50 pm - 6:40 pmDTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-SOF Sofia

40h 50m2 stops Toronto Pearson Intl Munich Franz Josef Strauss

6:20 am - 1:55 pmSOF Sofia-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

14h 35m1 stop Frankfurt am Main

$1,658Multiple Airlines

Sat, Aug 8 - Sat, Aug 22

4:00 pm - 1:00 pmDTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-SOF Sofia

14h 00m1 stop Frankfurt am Main

6:20 am - 1:55 pmSOF Sofia-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

14h 35m1 stop Frankfurt am Main

$1,828Lufthansa

Sat, Aug 8 - Sat, Aug 22

2:10 pm - 1:00 pmDTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-SOF Sofia

15h 50m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Frankfurt am Main

2:00 pm - 1:55 pmSOF Sofia-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

30h 55m1 stop Frankfurt am Main

$1,876Lufthansa

Sat, Aug 8 - Sat, Aug 22

4:00 pm - 1:00 pmDTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-SOF Sofia

14h 00m1 stop Frankfurt am Main

6:20 am - 1:55 pmSOF Sofia-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

14h 35m1 stop Frankfurt am Main

$1,902Lufthansa

Sat, Aug 8 - Sat, Aug 22

4:00 pm - 1:00 pmDTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-SOF Sofia

14h 00m1 stop Frankfurt am Main

6:20 am - 1:55 pmSOF Sofia-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

14h 35m1 stop Frankfurt am Main

$2,088United Airlines

Sat, Aug 8 - Sat, Aug 22

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Turkish Airlines flights from Detroit to Sofia

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Turkish Airlines

Oct 21

DTW8:55 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

31h 50m

1 stop

SOF11:45 amSofia

Nov 4

SOF4:00 pmSofia

34h 00m

1 stop

DTW7:00 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

$695

Turkish Airlines

Sep 27

DTW8:55 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

16h 25m

1 stop

SOF8:20 pmSofia

Oct 13

SOF3:50 pmSofia

34h 00m

1 stop

DTW6:50 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

$700

Turkish Airlines

Aug 24

DTW8:55 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

28h 50m

1 stop

SOF8:45 amSofia

Nov 24

SOF4:00 pmSofia

33h 00m

1 stop

DTW6:00 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

$720

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Jan 11

DTW6:00 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

21h 55m

2 stops

SOF10:55 pmSofia

Jan 26

SOF6:25 amSofia

14h 50m

1 stop

DTW2:15 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

$746

Lufthansa

Jan 11

DTW6:00 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

21h 55m

2 stops

SOF10:55 pmSofia

Jan 26

SOF6:25 amSofia

17h 32m

2 stops

DTW4:57 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

$756

Lufthansa

Jan 11

DTW6:00 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

21h 55m

2 stops

SOF10:55 pmSofia

Jan 26

SOF6:25 amSofia

23h 09m

3 stops

DTW10:34 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

$807

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DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - SOF Sofia

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Wed 10/21

8:55 pm-11:45 am

1 stop31h 50m

Sofia

Wed 11/4

4:00 pm-7:00 pm

1 stop34h 00m

$695

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DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - SOF Sofia

DTWSOF

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 11/11

8:05 pm-8:55 pm

1 stop17h 50m

Sofia

Wed 11/18

9:45 pm-6:00 pm

1 stop27h 15m

$700

DetroitSofia

DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - SOF Sofia

DTWSOF

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 9/27

8:55 pm-8:20 pm

1 stop16h 25m

Sofia

Tue 10/13

3:50 pm-6:50 pm

1 stop34h 00m

$700

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DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - SOF Sofia

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Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 1/11

6:00 pm-10:55 pm

2 stops21h 55m

Sofia

Tue 1/26

6:25 am-2:15 pm

1 stop14h 50m

$746

DetroitSofia

DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - SOF Sofia

DTWSOF

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 1/11

6:00 pm-10:55 pm

2 stops21h 55m

Sofia

Tue 1/26

6:25 am-4:57 pm

2 stops17h 32m

$756

DetroitSofia

DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - SOF Sofia

DTWSOF

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 11/11

4:05 pm-6:10 pm

1 stop19h 05m

Sofia

Wed 11/18

6:25 am-5:40 pm

2 stops18h 15m

$760

DetroitSofia

DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - SOF Sofia

DTWSOF

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 11/11

6:20 pm-6:10 pm

2 stops16h 50m

Sofia

Wed 11/18

6:25 am-5:40 pm

2 stops18h 15m

$768

DetroitSofia

DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - SOF Sofia

DTWSOF

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 1/11

6:00 pm-10:55 pm

2 stops21h 55m

Sofia

Tue 1/26

6:25 am-10:34 pm

3 stops23h 09m

$807

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DetroitSofia

DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - SOF Sofia

DTWSOF

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 10/30

2:45 pm-1:15 pm

2 stops16h 30m

Sofia

Tue 11/3

6:25 am-2:15 pm

1 stop14h 50m

$818

DetroitSofia

DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - SOF Sofia

DTWSOF

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 10/30

2:45 pm-1:15 pm

2 stops16h 30m

Sofia

Tue 11/3

6:25 am-2:15 pm

1 stop14h 50m

$819

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What is the typical price of a round-trip flight between Detroit and Sofia?

Prices are currently high for flights on this route.

Typical prices usually range from $516 to $670.
The lowest price recently found on this route was $695.

What is the cheapest month to fly to Sofia?

The cheapest month to fly to Sofia from Detroit is in November. Flight prices, which tend to average around $524, are often lower during this time because this is during the off-season. If you aren’t able to travel during the month of November, then book flights to Sofia from Detroit during March instead. Flights to Sofia in March, while not as cheap as those in November, still average around $605.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Detroit to Sofia?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Sofia from Detroit when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Sofia for around $1,026 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Sofia from Detroit for as low as $662 on momondo.

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Frequently asked questions about flying from Detroit to Sofia

How far is Detroit to Sofia by plane?
Sofia is 4994.0 mi away from Detroit. Typically, this will take 16h 25m by plane in normal conditions.
When did momondo last update prices for flights from Detroit to Sofia Airport?
Prices for flights from Detroit to Sofia Airport are updated daily.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from Detroit to Sofia Airport?
As of August 2026, there are 4 operators available to choose from for flights from Detroit to Sofia Airport.
How old do you have to be to fly from Detroit to Sofia Airport?
The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines offering an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their age restrictions, such as regulations concerning flight duration, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Detroit to Sofia Airport.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Sofia Airport?
The required travel and health documents for your Sofia Airport trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's license and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at Sofia Airport. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.
What is the most popular airline from Detroit to Sofia?
Based on momondo bookings for flights between Detroit and Sofia, the leading airline is Turkish Airlines, making up 57% of the total bookings. Other popular airlines include Lufthansa with 24% and KLM with 18%.

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Turkish Airlines	PriceFrom $537	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 4,467 reviews	Search Turkish Airlines flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom $542	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 10,073 reviews	Search United Airlines flights
Lufthansa	PriceFrom $542	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.8 8,176 reviews	Search Lufthansa flights
KLM	PriceFrom $566	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.8 1,554 reviews	Search KLM flights

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