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

Rome (FCO) has the shortest average layover time for this route: 1h 20m.

What is the cheapest airline that flies from New York to Sofia?

Lufthansa, Austrian Airlines, and British Airways are the most popular carriers operating from New York to Sofia

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

Vienna (VIE) was the most common stop: 20% of momondo users choosing 1-stop flights on this route connected there.

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 19m.

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

Flights via London (LHR) offer the lowest average round-trip price of $579.

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 Newark to Sofia takes 10h 55m on average. On the other hand, flying from New York 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?

United Airlines, Lufthansa and Austrian Airlines are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Sofia from New York according to our data. United Airlines is the first choice among our users, with 36% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to Sofia. Keep in mind that there are 12 different airlines that fly to Sofia on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

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 12 as of January 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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Q: 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 $518 to $674. The lowest price recently found on this route was $356.

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5:55 pm - 6:00 pm

EWR

SOF

17h 05m

1 stop

6:45 pm - 2:15 pm

SOF

EWR

26h 30m

1 stop

$356Austrian Airlines

Mon, Feb 9 - Mon, Feb 16

5:55 pm - 11:50 am

EWR

SOF

10h 55m

1 stop

6:45 pm - 3:15 pm

SOF

EWR

26h 30m

1 stop

$357Austrian Airlines

Mon, Mar 2 - Mon, Mar 9

9:50 pm - 6:20 pm

EWR

SOF

14h 30m

1 stop

2:00 pm - 8:05 pm

SOF

EWR

12h 05m

1 stop

$359Lufthansa

Wed, Mar 11 - Wed, Mar 25

9:50 pm - 10:45 pm

EWR

SOF

18h 55m

1 stop

2:00 pm - 9:42 am

SOF

EWR

25h 42m

2 stops

$378Multiple Airlines

Wed, Mar 11 - Wed, Mar 25

8:50 pm - 6:20 pm

EWR

SOF

14h 30m

1 stop

7:55 am - 2:15 pm

SOF

EWR

13h 20m

1 stop

$382Multiple Airlines

Tue, Feb 17 - Wed, Feb 25

11:10 pm - 5:50 pm

EWR

SOF

11h 40m

1 stop

2:35 pm - 9:00 pm

SOF

EWR

13h 25m

1 stop

$385LOT

Wed, Feb 11 - Wed, Feb 18

11:10 pm - 5:50 pm

EWR

SOF

11h 40m

1 stop

6:35 pm - 9:00 pm

SOF

EWR

33h 25m

1 stop

$387LOT

Wed, Feb 11 - Tue, Feb 17

6:10 pm - 11:50 am

JFK

SOF

10h 40m

1 stop

1:45 pm - 10:39 pm

SOF

JFK

39h 54m

2 stops

$468United Airlines

Thu, Feb 5 - Mon, Feb 9

8:35 am - 12:10 pm

LGA

SOF

20h 35m

2 stops

6:20 am - 2:58 pm

SOF

LGA

15h 38m

2 stops

$483Lufthansa

Sun, Apr 5 - Mon, Apr 13

10:28 am - 1:50 pm

LGA

SOF

20h 22m

2 stops

1:45 pm - 3:38 pm

SOF

LGA

56h 53m

2 stops

$491United Airlines

Thu, Feb 5 - Mon, Feb 9

Austrian Airlines flights from New York to Sofia

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Austrian Airlines

Feb 9

EWR5:55 pmNewark

17h 05m

1 stop

SOF6:00 pmSofia

Feb 16

SOF6:45 pmSofia

26h 30m

1 stop

EWR2:15 pmNewark

$356

Austrian Airlines

Feb 8

EWR5:55 pmNewark

10h 55m

1 stop

SOF11:50 amSofia

Feb 16

SOF6:45 pmSofia

26h 30m

1 stop

EWR2:15 pmNewark

$358

Austrian Airlines

Feb 22

EWR5:55 pmNewark

10h 55m

1 stop

SOF11:50 amSofia

Mar 9

SOF6:45 pmSofia

26h 30m

1 stop

EWR3:15 pmNewark

$365

LOT flights from New York to Sofia

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LOT

Feb 11

EWR11:10 pmNewark

11h 40m

1 stop

SOF5:50 pmSofia

Feb 18

SOF2:35 pmSofia

13h 25m

1 stop

EWR9:00 pmNewark

$385

LOT

Feb 11

EWR11:10 pmNewark

11h 40m

1 stop

SOF5:50 pmSofia

Feb 17

SOF6:35 pmSofia

33h 25m

1 stop

EWR9:00 pmNewark

$387

LOT

Apr 5

EWR8:20 pmNewark

34h 35m

2 stops

SOF1:55 pmSofia

Apr 16

SOF2:40 pmSofia

34h 40m

1 stop

EWR6:20 pmNewark

$448

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EWR - SOF

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Mon 2/9

5:55 pm-6:00 pm

1 stop17h 05m

Sofia

Mon 2/16

6:45 pm-2:15 pm

1 stop26h 30m

$356

NewarkSofia

EWR - SOF

EWRSOF

Newark

Mon 3/2

5:55 pm-11:50 am

1 stop10h 55m

Sofia

Mon 3/9

6:45 pm-3:15 pm

1 stop26h 30m

$357

NewarkSofia

EWR - SOF

EWRSOF

Newark

Wed 3/11

9:50 pm-6:20 pm

1 stop14h 30m

Sofia

Wed 3/25

2:00 pm-8:05 pm

1 stop12h 05m

$359

NewarkSofia

EWR - SOF

EWRSOF

Newark

Wed 3/11

9:50 pm-10:45 pm

1 stop18h 55m

Sofia

Wed 3/25

2:00 pm-9:42 am

2 stops25h 42m

$378

NewarkSofia

EWR - SOF

EWRSOF

Newark

Tue 2/17

8:50 pm-6:20 pm

1 stop14h 30m

Sofia

Wed 2/25

7:55 am-2:15 pm

1 stop13h 20m

$382

NewarkSofia

EWR - SOF

EWRSOF

Newark

Wed 2/11

11:10 pm-5:50 pm

1 stop11h 40m

Sofia

Wed 2/18

2:35 pm-9:00 pm

1 stop13h 25m

$385

NewarkSofia

EWR - SOF

EWRSOF

Newark

Wed 2/11

11:10 pm-5:50 pm

1 stop11h 40m

Sofia

Tue 2/17

6:35 pm-9:00 pm

1 stop33h 25m

$387

New YorkSofia

JFK - SOF

JFKSOF

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 2/5

6:10 pm-11:50 am

1 stop10h 40m

Sofia

Mon 2/9

1:45 pm-10:39 pm

2 stops39h 54m

$468

New YorkSofia

LGA - SOF

LGASOF

New York LaGuardia

Sun 4/5

8:35 am-12:10 pm

2 stops20h 35m

Sofia

Mon 4/13

6:20 am-2:58 pm

2 stops15h 38m

$483

New YorkSofia

LGA - SOF

LGASOF

New York LaGuardia

Thu 2/5

10:28 am-1:50 pm

2 stops20h 22m

Sofia

Mon 2/9

1:45 pm-3:38 pm

2 stops56h 53m

$491

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

What is the cheapest month to fly to Sofia?

The cheapest month to fly to Sofia from New York is in November. Flight prices, which tend to average around $516, 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 New York during September instead. Flights to Sofia in September, while not as cheap as those in November, still average around $585.

How far in advance should I book a flight 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 $707 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 $652 on momondo.

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

You could potentially save up to 4% on your flight if you consider stops on a New York to Sofia flight.

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The fastest flight from New York to Sofia takes 10h 55m

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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 10h 55m, 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 12 as of January 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 Lufthansa (20% of total bookings). The next most popular airlines are United Airlines (18%), LOT (10%), and Austrian Airlines (9%).

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British Airways	PriceFrom $356	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.7 7,691 reviews	Search British Airways flights
Austrian Airlines	PriceFrom $398	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.6 894 reviews	Search Austrian Airlines flights
SWISS	PriceFrom $401	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.5 1,855 reviews	Search SWISS flights
Air France	PriceFrom $420	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 1,524 reviews	Search Air France flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom $427	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 9,190 reviews	Search United Airlines flights
LOT	PriceFrom $437	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.5 1,174 reviews	Search LOT flights
Lufthansa	PriceFrom $454	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.8 7,736 reviews	Search Lufthansa flights
KLM	PriceFrom $459	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.7 1,442 reviews	Search KLM flights
JetBlue	PriceFrom $478	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.2 2,890 reviews	Search JetBlue flights
Turkish Airlines	PriceFrom $512	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.3 4,201 reviews	Search Turkish Airlines flights

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