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

Flights connecting via Vienna (VIE) have the shortest average one-way travel time: 11h 06m.

How long does it take to fly to Sofia?

Flight times vary depending on what airport in New York you fly out of and what airport in Sofia you fly into. For example, flying from New York to Sofia takes 11h 37m on average. On the other hand, flying from Newark to Sofia takes 13h on average. Keep in mind that it’s always quicker to opt for a non-stop flight, so be sure to check momondo if there are any available for your route.

What airlines fly to Sofia?

Lufthansa, Turkish Airlines and United Airlines are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Sofia from New York according to our data. Lufthansa is the first choice among our users, with 32% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to Sofia. Keep in mind that there are 11 different airlines that fly to Sofia on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

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

Istanbul (IST) was the most common stop: 28% of momondo users choosing 1-stop flights on this route connected there.

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

Zurich (ZRH) has the shortest average layover time for this route: 0h 58m.

Which layover airport offers the lowest fares from New York to Sofia?

Flights via London (LHR) offer the lowest average round-trip price of $493.

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

Prices for flights from New York to Sofia Airport were last updated today.

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

The number of operators available for flights from New York to Sofia Airport is 11 as of September 2026.

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

The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their own age limitations. Flight duration, scheduling, and layovers are among the considerations that may influence age limits. We recommend that you double-check with the airline you are booking with for travel from New York to Sofia Airport.

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

The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to Sofia Airport may differ based on your itinerary and personal situation. Typically, you should have several documents on hand, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at Sofia Airport. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

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5:40 pm - 1:10 amEWR Newark-SOF Sofia

24h 30m2 stops Lisbon Humberto Delgado Madrid Barajas

4:55 pm - 3:20 pmSOF Sofia-EWR Newark

29h 25m2 stops Madrid Barajas Lisbon Humberto Delgado

$649Multiple Airlines

Wed, Nov 4 - Mon, Nov 9

1:10 am - 3:30 pmEWR Newark-SOF Sofia

32h 20m3 stops Lisbon Humberto Delgado Rome Fiumicino Belgrade Nikola Tesla

6:30 pm - 10:10 pmSOF Sofia-EWR Newark

34h 40m2 stops Rome Fiumicino Lisbon Humberto Delgado

$679Multiple Airlines

Tue, Oct 27 - Wed, Nov 11

12:25 am - 8:20 pmEWR Newark-SOF Sofia

12h 55m1 stop Istanbul

9:40 am - 11:30 pmSOF Sofia-EWR Newark

20h 50m1 stop Istanbul

$708Turkish Airlines

Sat, Oct 17 - Tue, Nov 3

1:25 am - 8:55 pmEWR Newark-SOF Sofia

12h 30m1 stop Istanbul

4:00 pm - 10:30 pmSOF Sofia-EWR Newark

13h 30m1 stop Istanbul

$721Turkish Airlines

Sat, Nov 7 - Fri, Nov 20

11:10 pm - 1:50 pmEWR Newark-SOF Sofia

31h 40m1 stop Warsaw Frederic Chopin

6:40 pm - 8:25 pmSOF Sofia-EWR Newark

32h 45m1 stop Warsaw Frederic Chopin

$725LOT

Wed, Dec 9 - Wed, Dec 23

11:10 pm - 1:50 pmEWR Newark-SOF Sofia

31h 40m1 stop Warsaw Frederic Chopin

2:35 pm - 9:00 pmSOF Sofia-EWR Newark

13h 25m1 stop Warsaw Frederic Chopin

$725LOT

Wed, Feb 3 - Wed, Feb 17

4:10 pm - 11:50 amEWR Newark-SOF Sofia

12h 40m2 stops Boston Logan Intl Vienna Intl

7:55 am - 1:55 pmSOF Sofia-EWR Newark

13h 00m1 stop Vienna Intl

$756Austrian Airlines

Tue, Jan 5 - Tue, Jan 19

5:40 pm - 3:20 pmEWR Newark-SOF Sofia

14h 40m1 stop Vienna Intl

7:55 am - 1:55 pmSOF Sofia-EWR Newark

13h 00m1 stop Vienna Intl

$761Austrian Airlines

Fri, Oct 23 - Fri, Nov 6

8:50 pm - 10:55 pmEWR Newark-SOF Sofia

19h 05m1 stop Munich Franz Josef Strauss

6:00 am - 7:05 pmSOF Sofia-EWR Newark

20h 05m1 stop Munich Franz Josef Strauss

$768Lufthansa

Tue, Dec 8 - Tue, Dec 22

5:30 pm - 1:15 pmJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-SOF Sofia

12h 45m1 stop Munich Franz Josef Strauss

6:25 am - 1:35 pmSOF Sofia-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

14h 10m1 stop Frankfurt am Main

$775Lufthansa

Fri, Jan 1 - Fri, Jan 15

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11:00 pm - 12:40 amEWR Newark-SOF Sofia

18h 40m1 stop Paris Orly

9:35 pm - 9:00 pmSOF Sofia-EWR Newark

30h 25m2 stops Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl Paris Beauvais-Tille

$705Multiple Airlines

Sat, Sep 12 - Sun, Nov 1

6:20 pm - 4:50 pmJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-SOF Sofia

15h 30m1 stop London Gatwick

9:35 pm - 3:55 pmSOF Sofia-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

25h 20m2 stops Barcelona-El Prat Rome Fiumicino

$797Multiple Airlines

Sat, Sep 12 - Sun, Nov 1

7:30 pm - 3:30 pmJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-SOF Sofia

13h 00m1 stop Belgrade Nikola Tesla

5:00 am - 5:30 pmSOF Sofia-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

19h 30m1 stop Belgrade Nikola Tesla

$799Air Serbia

Fri, Sep 11 - Fri, Oct 2

5:40 pm - 1:55 pmJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-SOF Sofia

13h 15m1 stop Warsaw Frederic Chopin

6:40 pm - 8:20 pmSOF Sofia-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

32h 40m1 stop Warsaw Frederic Chopin

$819LOT

Tue, Sep 8 - Tue, Sep 22

5:40 pm - 1:55 pmJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-SOF Sofia

13h 15m1 stop Warsaw Frederic Chopin

6:40 pm - 8:20 pmSOF Sofia-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

32h 40m1 stop Warsaw Frederic Chopin

$821LOT

Tue, Sep 8 - Tue, Sep 22

2:55 pm - 12:10 pmLGA New York LaGuardia-SOF Sofia

14h 15m2 stops Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Munich Franz Josef Strauss

6:25 am - 10:09 amSOF Sofia-LGA New York LaGuardia

33h 44m2 stops Frankfurt am Main Chicago O'Hare Intl

$828United Airlines

Sat, Sep 12 - Sun, Nov 1

7:29 pm - 12:10 pmLGA New York LaGuardia-SOF Sofia

33h 41m2 stops Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Munich Franz Josef Strauss

6:10 am - 11:30 pmSOF Sofia-LGA New York LaGuardia

24h 20m2 stops Munich Franz Josef Strauss Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

$838United Airlines

Fri, Sep 11 - Fri, Sep 25

4:15 pm - 12:10 pmJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-SOF Sofia

12h 55m2 stops Zurich Munich Franz Josef Strauss

1:05 pm - 4:35 pmSOF Sofia-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

34h 30m1 stop Zurich

$838SWISS

Thu, Sep 10 - Tue, Oct 6

4:15 pm - 12:10 pmJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-SOF Sofia

12h 55m2 stops Zurich Munich Franz Josef Strauss

3:40 pm - 12:50 pmSOF Sofia-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

28h 10m1 stop Zurich

$838SWISS

Thu, Sep 10 - Mon, Oct 5

7:30 pm - 3:30 pmJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-SOF Sofia

13h 00m1 stop Belgrade Nikola Tesla

5:00 am - 5:30 pmSOF Sofia-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

19h 30m1 stop Belgrade Nikola Tesla

$863Air Serbia

Fri, Sep 11 - Fri, Oct 2

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Oct 27

EWR11:35 pmNewark

32h 15m

1 stop

SOF1:50 pmSofia

Nov 10

SOF2:35 pmSofia

12h 50m

1 stop

EWR8:25 pmNewark

$725

LOT

Oct 27

EWR11:35 pmNewark

12h 20m

1 stop

SOF5:55 pmSofia

Nov 10

SOF2:35 pmSofia

12h 50m

1 stop

EWR8:25 pmNewark

$735

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Oct 24

EWR7:45 pmNewark

16h 10m

1 stop

SOF6:55 pmSofia

Nov 16

SOF6:40 pmSofia

32h 45m

1 stop

EWR8:25 pmNewark

$739

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Jan 5

EWR4:10 pmNewark

12h 40m

2 stops

SOF11:50 amSofia

Jan 19

SOF7:55 amSofia

13h 00m

1 stop

EWR1:55 pmNewark

$756

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Oct 22

EWR5:40 pmNewark

17h 30m

1 stop

SOF6:10 pmSofia

Nov 5

SOF7:55 amSofia

13h 00m

1 stop

EWR1:55 pmNewark

$761

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Oct 21

JFK9:45 pmNew York John F Kennedy Intl

10h 35m

1 stop

SOF3:20 pmSofia

Nov 11

SOF12:35 pmSofia

32h 40m

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JFK2:15 pmNew York John F Kennedy Intl

$776

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Wed 11/4

5:40 pm-1:10 am

2 stops24h 30m

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Mon 11/9

4:55 pm-3:20 pm

2 stops29h 25m

$649

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EWR Newark - SOF Sofia

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Tue 10/27

1:10 am-3:30 pm

3 stops32h 20m

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6:30 pm-10:10 pm

2 stops34h 40m

$679

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EWR Newark - SOF Sofia

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Newark

Sat 10/17

12:25 am-8:20 pm

1 stop12h 55m

Sofia

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9:40 am-11:30 pm

1 stop20h 50m

$708

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EWR Newark - SOF Sofia

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1:25 am-8:55 pm

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1 stop13h 30m

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EWR Newark - SOF Sofia

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Newark

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1 stop31h 40m

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6:40 pm-8:25 pm

1 stop32h 45m

$725

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EWR Newark - SOF Sofia

EWRSOF

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11:10 pm-1:50 pm

1 stop31h 40m

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Wed 2/17

2:35 pm-9:00 pm

1 stop13h 25m

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EWR Newark - SOF Sofia

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Tue 1/19

7:55 am-1:55 pm

1 stop13h 00m

$756

NewarkSofia

EWR Newark - SOF Sofia

EWRSOF

Newark

Fri 10/23

5:40 pm-3:20 pm

1 stop14h 40m

Sofia

Fri 11/6

7:55 am-1:55 pm

1 stop13h 00m

$761

NewarkSofia

EWR Newark - SOF Sofia

EWRSOF

Newark

Tue 12/8

8:50 pm-10:55 pm

1 stop19h 05m

Sofia

Tue 12/22

6:00 am-7:05 pm

1 stop20h 05m

$768

New YorkSofia

JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl - SOF Sofia

JFKSOF

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 1/1

5:30 pm-1:15 pm

1 stop12h 45m

Sofia

Fri 1/15

6:25 am-1:35 pm

1 stop14h 10m

$775

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

Prices are currently low for flights on this route.

Typical prices usually range from $675 to $859.
The lowest price recently found on this route was $649.

What is the cheapest month to fly to Sofia?

The cheapest month to fly to Sofia from New York is in January. Flight prices, which tend to average around $512, are often lower during this time because this is during the off-season. If you aren’t able to travel during the month of January, then book flights to Sofia from New York during February instead. Flights to Sofia in February, while not as cheap as those in January, still average around $534.

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

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Sofia from New York when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Sofia for around $720 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Sofia from New York for as low as $601 on momondo.

Can stopping save me money on New York to Sofia flights?

You could potentially save up to 28% on your flight if you consider stops on a New York to Sofia flight.

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Fastest flight time	11h 40m
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The best one-way flight to Sofia from New York in the past 72 hours is $199. The best round-trip flight deal from New York to Sofia found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $649.

The fastest flight from New York to Sofia takes 11h 40m

There are no direct flights from New York to Sofia. There are no popular flight routes from New York to Sofia.

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How far is New York to Sofia by plane?
The straight-line distance from New York to Sofia is 4706.8 mi. Flights usually cover this in 11h 40m, depending on flying conditions and air traffic around both airports.
When did momondo last update prices for flights from New York to Sofia Airport?
Prices for flights from New York to Sofia Airport were last updated today.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from New York to Sofia Airport?
The number of operators available for flights from New York to Sofia Airport is 11 as of September 2026.
How old do you have to be to fly from New York to Sofia Airport?
The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their own age limitations. Flight duration, scheduling, and layovers are among the considerations that may influence age limits. We recommend that you double-check with the airline you are booking with for travel from New York to Sofia Airport.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Sofia Airport?
The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to Sofia Airport may differ based on your itinerary and personal situation. Typically, you should have several documents on hand, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at Sofia Airport. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.
What is the most popular airline from New York to Sofia?
Based on momondo bookings for this flight route, the most popular airline on flight routes from New York to Sofia is Turkish Airlines (19% of total bookings). The next most popular airlines are Lufthansa (16%), United Airlines (13%), and LOT (10%).

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Austrian Airlines	PriceFrom $387	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.6 951 reviews	Search Austrian Airlines flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom $397	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 10,173 reviews	Search United Airlines flights
LOT	PriceFrom $413	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.5 1,201 reviews	Search LOT flights
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KLM	PriceFrom $460	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.8 1,570 reviews	Search KLM flights
JetBlue	PriceFrom $478	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.1 3,047 reviews	Search JetBlue flights
SWISS	PriceFrom $512	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.5 2,061 reviews	Search SWISS flights
Turkish Airlines	PriceFrom $516	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 4,477 reviews	Search Turkish Airlines flights
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