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.

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

Flights via London (LHR) offer the lowest average round-trip price of $601.

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 13h 15m on average. On the other hand, flying from Newark to Sofia takes 14h 30m 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.

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 12m.

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 December 2025.

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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Prices are currently low for flights on this route. Typical prices usually range from $517 to $876. The lowest price recently found on this route was $346.

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8:50 pm - 6:20 pm

EWR

SOF

14h 30m1 stop

2:00 pm - 7:05 pm

SOF

EWR

12h 05m1 stop

$346Lufthansa

Tue, Feb 10 - Tue, Feb 17

8:50 pm - 6:20 pm

EWR

SOF

14h 30m1 stop

7:55 am - 1:55 pm

SOF

EWR

13h 00m1 stop

$350Multiple Airlines

Tue, Jan 27 - Tue, Feb 10

6:40 pm - 2:15 pm

EWR

SOF

12h 35m1 stop

6:45 pm - 1:55 pm

SOF

EWR

26h 10m1 stop

$352Multiple Airlines

Sun, Jan 18 - Mon, Feb 2

5:55 pm - 11:50 am

EWR

SOF

10h 55m1 stop

6:45 pm - 1:55 pm

SOF

EWR

26h 10m1 stop

$354Austrian Airlines

Sun, Jan 18 - Mon, Feb 2

8:25 am - 11:55 pm

EWR

SOF

32h 30m2 stops

6:45 pm - 1:55 pm

SOF

EWR

26h 10m1 stop

$358Austrian Airlines

Sun, Jan 11 - Mon, Jan 26

10:35 pm - 1:50 pm

JFK

SOF

32h 15m1 stop

6:35 pm - 8:35 pm

SOF

JFK

33h 00m1 stop

$464LOT

Thu, Feb 5 - Mon, Feb 9

6:05 am - 10:45 pm

LGA

SOF

33h 40m2 stops

1:45 pm - 8:07 am

SOF

LGA

49h 22m2 stops

$470United Airlines

Thu, Feb 5 - Mon, Feb 9

7:30 pm - 3:00 am

JFK

SOF

24h 30m1 stop

5:00 am - 5:30 pm

SOF

JFK

19h 30m1 stop

$471Air Serbia

Sat, Apr 4 - Sat, Apr 11

4:25 pm - 1:00 pm

JFK

SOF

13h 35m2 stops

6:10 am - 8:58 pm

SOF

JFK

21h 48m2 stops

$478United Airlines

Sun, Jan 11 - Mon, Jan 26

10:35 pm - 5:50 pm

JFK

SOF

12h 15m1 stop

6:35 pm - 8:35 pm

SOF

JFK

33h 00m1 stop

$482LOT

Sat, Feb 7 - Sun, Feb 22

British Airways flights from New York to Sofia

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British Airways

May 3

LGA2:45 pmNew York LaGuardia

21h 25m

2 stops

SOF7:10 pmSofia

May 18

SOF8:00 pmSofia

31h 52m

2 stops

LGA8:52 pmNew York LaGuardia

$656

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Jan 4

LGA3:45 pmNew York LaGuardia

17h 35m

2 stops

SOF4:20 pmSofia

May 1

SOF2:20 pmSofia

34h 33m

2 stops

LGA5:53 pmNew York LaGuardia

$879

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Jan 3

LGA1:30 pmNew York LaGuardia

16h 30m

2 stops

SOF1:00 pmSofia

Jan 7

SOF9:00 pmSofia

51h 46m

2 stops

LGA5:46 pmNew York LaGuardia

$1,491

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Air Serbia flights from New York to Sofia

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Air Serbia

Apr 4

JFK7:30 pmNew York John F Kennedy Intl

24h 30m

1 stop

SOF3:00 amSofia

Apr 11

SOF5:00 amSofia

19h 30m

1 stop

JFK5:30 pmNew York John F Kennedy Intl

$471

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Air Serbia

May 14

JFK7:30 pmNew York John F Kennedy Intl

13h 05m

1 stop

SOF3:35 pmSofia

May 31

SOF4:05 pmSofia

26h 50m

1 stop

JFK11:55 amNew York John F Kennedy Intl

$506

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Air Serbia

May 25

JFK2:00 pmNew York John F Kennedy Intl

18h 35m

1 stop

SOF3:35 pmSofia

Jun 1

SOF4:05 pmSofia

26h 50m

1 stop

JFK11:55 amNew York John F Kennedy Intl

$572

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EWR - SOF

EWRSOF

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Tue 2/10

8:50 pm-6:20 pm

1 stop14h 30m

Sofia

Tue 2/17

2:00 pm-7:05 pm

1 stop12h 05m

$346

NewarkSofia

EWR - SOF

EWRSOF

Newark

Tue 1/27

8:50 pm-6:20 pm

1 stop14h 30m

Sofia

Tue 2/10

7:55 am-1:55 pm

1 stop13h 00m

$350

NewarkSofia

EWR - SOF

EWRSOF

Newark

Sun 1/18

6:40 pm-2:15 pm

1 stop12h 35m

Sofia

Mon 2/2

6:45 pm-1:55 pm

1 stop26h 10m

$352

NewarkSofia

EWR - SOF

EWRSOF

Newark

Sun 1/18

5:55 pm-11:50 am

1 stop10h 55m

Sofia

Mon 2/2

6:45 pm-1:55 pm

1 stop26h 10m

$354

NewarkSofia

EWR - SOF

EWRSOF

Newark

Sun 1/11

8:25 am-11:55 pm

2 stops32h 30m

Sofia

Mon 1/26

6:45 pm-1:55 pm

1 stop26h 10m

$358

New YorkSofia

JFK - SOF

JFKSOF

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 2/5

10:35 pm-1:50 pm

1 stop32h 15m

Sofia

Mon 2/9

6:35 pm-8:35 pm

1 stop33h 00m

$464

New YorkSofia

LGA - SOF

LGASOF

New York LaGuardia

Thu 2/5

6:05 am-10:45 pm

2 stops33h 40m

Sofia

Mon 2/9

1:45 pm-8:07 am

2 stops49h 22m

$470

New YorkSofia

JFK - SOF

JFKSOF

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 4/4

7:30 pm-3:00 am

1 stop24h 30m

Sofia

Sat 4/11

5:00 am-5:30 pm

1 stop19h 30m

$471

New YorkSofia

JFK - SOF

JFKSOF

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 1/11

4:25 pm-1:00 pm

2 stops13h 35m

Sofia

Mon 1/26

6:10 am-8:58 pm

2 stops21h 48m

$478

New YorkSofia

JFK - SOF

JFKSOF

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 2/7

10:35 pm-5:50 pm

1 stop12h 15m

Sofia

Sun 2/22

6:35 pm-8:35 pm

1 stop33h 00m

$482

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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 $587.

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 $637 on momondo.

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The fastest flight from New York to Sofia takes 10h 35m

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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 35m, 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 December 2025.
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 (21% of total bookings). The next most popular airlines are United Airlines (19%), LOT (10%), and Austrian Airlines (9%).

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British Airways	PriceFrom $356	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.7 7,616 reviews	Search British Airways flights
Austrian Airlines	PriceFrom $398	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.6 884 reviews	Search Austrian Airlines flights
SWISS	PriceFrom $401	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.5 1,829 reviews	Search SWISS flights
Air France	PriceFrom $420	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 1,515 reviews	Search Air France flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom $428	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 9,113 reviews	Search United Airlines flights
LOT	PriceFrom $437	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.5 1,153 reviews	Search LOT flights
Lufthansa	PriceFrom $454	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.8 7,658 reviews	Search Lufthansa flights
KLM	PriceFrom $459	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.7 1,435 reviews	Search KLM flights
JetBlue	PriceFrom $478	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.2 2,901 reviews	Search JetBlue flights
ITA Airways	PriceFrom $542	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.7 1,114 reviews	Search ITA Airways flights

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