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.

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

Istanbul (IST) was the most common stop: 33% of momondo users choosing 1-stop flights on this route connected there.

What airlines fly to Sofia?

Turkish Airlines, Lufthansa and United Airlines are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Sofia from New York according to our data. Turkish Airlines is the first choice among our users, with 33% 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.

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 12h 52m 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 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: 10h 36m.

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.

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 October 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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12:10 am - 10:30 amEWR Newark-SOF Sofia

27h 20m2 stops Lisbon Humberto Delgado Madrid Barajas

10:40 am - 3:20 pmSOF Sofia-EWR Newark

35h 40m2 stops Madrid Barajas Lisbon Humberto Delgado

$652Multiple Airlines

Tue, Nov 10 - Mon, Nov 16

12:10 am - 8:30 amEWR Newark-SOF Sofia

25h 20m3 stops Lisbon Humberto Delgado Barcelona-El Prat Warsaw Frederic Chopin

8:00 am - 10:10 pmSOF Sofia-EWR Newark

21h 10m2 stops Berlin Brandenburg Lisbon Humberto Delgado

$662Multiple Airlines

Fri, Nov 27 - Wed, Dec 9

12:25 am - 8:55 pmEWR Newark-SOF Sofia

13h 30m1 stop Istanbul

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

13h 30m1 stop Istanbul

$685Turkish Airlines

Fri, Nov 13 - Sat, Nov 21

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

12h 30m1 stop Istanbul

9:45 pm - 10:30 pmSOF Sofia-EWR Newark

31h 45m1 stop Istanbul

$686Turkish Airlines

Tue, Nov 3 - Tue, Nov 10

7:30 pm - 3:00 amJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-SOF Sofia

24h 30m1 stop Belgrade Nikola Tesla

4:00 pm - 5:30 pmSOF Sofia-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

32h 30m1 stop Belgrade Nikola Tesla

$701Air Serbia

Sat, Apr 17 - Sat, May 29

1:50 pm - 3:30 pmJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-SOF Sofia

18h 40m1 stop Belgrade Nikola Tesla

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

19h 30m1 stop Belgrade Nikola Tesla

$701Air Serbia

Mon, Apr 19 - Fri, May 28

10:35 pm - 1:50 pmJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-SOF Sofia

32h 15m1 stop Warsaw Frederic Chopin

2:35 pm - 8:35 pmSOF Sofia-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

13h 00m1 stop Warsaw Frederic Chopin

$725LOT

Sun, Dec 13 - Tue, Jan 12

4:15 pm - 10:20 amJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-SOF Sofia

11h 05m1 stop Zurich

11:05 am - 4:35 pmSOF Sofia-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

12h 30m1 stop Zurich

$737SWISS

Wed, Apr 21 - Wed, May 5

10:35 pm - 1:50 pmEWR Newark-SOF Sofia

32h 15m1 stop Warsaw Frederic Chopin

2:35 pm - 8:25 pmSOF Sofia-EWR Newark

12h 50m1 stop Warsaw Frederic Chopin

$739LOT

Sun, Feb 21 - Sun, Mar 7

4:15 pm - 10:20 amJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-SOF Sofia

11h 05m1 stop Zurich

12:55 pm - 12:50 pmSOF Sofia-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

30h 55m2 stops Munich Franz Josef Strauss Zurich

$759SWISS

Tue, Apr 20 - Tue, May 4

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12:30 am - 11:10 pmJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-SOF Sofia

15h 40m1 stop Rome Fiumicino

6:05 am - 8:05 pmSOF Sofia-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

21h 00m2 stops Barcelona-El Prat Lisbon Humberto Delgado

$728Multiple Airlines

Fri, Oct 23 - Thu, Nov 5

12:30 am - 9:35 amJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-SOF Sofia

26h 05m2 stops Rome Fiumicino Luqa Malta Intl

6:05 am - 8:05 pmSOF Sofia-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

21h 00m2 stops Barcelona-El Prat Lisbon Humberto Delgado

$749Multiple Airlines

Fri, Oct 23 - Thu, Nov 5

11:35 pm - 5:55 pmJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-SOF Sofia

12h 20m1 stop Warsaw Frederic Chopin

6:40 pm - 8:35 pmSOF Sofia-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

32h 55m1 stop Warsaw Frederic Chopin

$753LOT

Tue, Oct 27 - Wed, Nov 11

1:25 am - 8:40 amEWR Newark-SOF Sofia

25h 15m1 stop Istanbul

9:30 am - 10:30 pmSOF Sofia-EWR Newark

20h 00m1 stop Istanbul

$766Turkish Airlines

Mon, Oct 26 - Wed, Nov 11

5:40 pm - 12:50 pmEWR Newark-SOF Sofia

12h 10m1 stop Vienna Intl

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

13h 00m1 stop Vienna Intl

$773Austrian Airlines

Sat, Oct 24 - Thu, Nov 5

6:25 pm - 12:50 pmJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-SOF Sofia

11h 25m1 stop Vienna Intl

7:55 am - 2:15 pmSOF Sofia-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

13h 20m1 stop Vienna Intl

$773Austrian Airlines

Sat, Oct 24 - Thu, Nov 5

1:50 pm - 3:10 pmJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-SOF Sofia

19h 20m1 stop Istanbul

4:00 pm - 7:27 amSOF Sofia-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

46h 27m2 stops Istanbul Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

$781Turkish Airlines

Tue, Oct 27 - Wed, Nov 11

6:10 pm - 1:15 pmEWR Newark-SOF Sofia

13h 05m1 stop Munich Franz Josef Strauss

6:25 am - 5:00 pmSOF Sofia-EWR Newark

16h 35m1 stop Frankfurt am Main

$806United Airlines

Wed, Oct 28 - Sun, Nov 1

6:10 pm - 1:15 pmEWR Newark-SOF Sofia

13h 05m1 stop Munich Franz Josef Strauss

2:00 pm - 9:32 pmSOF Sofia-EWR Newark

14h 32m2 stops Munich Franz Josef Strauss Boston Logan Intl

$808United Airlines

Wed, Oct 28 - Sun, Nov 1

4:55 pm - 1:25 pmJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-SOF Sofia

14h 30m1 stop Frankfurt am Main

6:00 am - 4:40 pmSOF Sofia-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

16h 40m1 stop Munich Franz Josef Strauss

$810Lufthansa

Wed, Oct 28 - Sun, Nov 1

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Turkish Airlines flights from New York to Sofia

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Turkish Airlines

Nov 13

EWR12:25 amNewark

13h 30m

1 stop

SOF8:55 pmSofia

Nov 21

SOF4:00 pmSofia

13h 30m

1 stop

EWR10:30 pmNewark

$685

Turkish Airlines

Nov 3

EWR1:25 amNewark

12h 30m

1 stop

SOF8:55 pmSofia

Nov 10

SOF9:45 pmSofia

31h 45m

1 stop

EWR10:30 pmNewark

$686

Turkish Airlines

Jan 15

EWR12:25 amNewark

27h 25m

1 stop

SOF10:50 amSofia

Jan 23

SOF9:45 pmSofia

31h 45m

1 stop

EWR10:30 pmNewark

$696

British Airways flights from New York to Sofia

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Mar 15

EWR5:21 pmNewark

44h 49m

2 stops

SOF8:10 pmSofia

Apr 19

SOF8:10 pmSofia

24h 45m

1 stop

EWR1:55 pmNewark

$741

British Airways

Dec 6

JFK3:27 pmNew York John F Kennedy Intl

17h 53m

2 stops

SOF4:20 pmSofia

Dec 21

SOF5:15 pmSofia

33h 35m

1 stop

JFK7:50 pmNew York John F Kennedy Intl

$742

British Airways

Feb 21

EWR2:25 pmNewark

18h 55m

2 stops

SOF4:20 pmSofia

Mar 7

SOF7:45 pmSofia

25h 05m

1 stop

EWR1:50 pmNewark

$744

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Tue 11/10

12:10 am-10:30 am

2 stops27h 20m

Sofia

Mon 11/16

10:40 am-3:20 pm

2 stops35h 40m

$652

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EWR Newark - SOF Sofia

EWRSOF

Newark

Fri 11/27

12:10 am-8:30 am

3 stops25h 20m

Sofia

Wed 12/9

8:00 am-10:10 pm

2 stops21h 10m

$662

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EWR Newark - SOF Sofia

EWRSOF

Newark

Fri 11/13

12:25 am-8:55 pm

1 stop13h 30m

Sofia

Sat 11/21

4:00 pm-10:30 pm

1 stop13h 30m

$685

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EWR Newark - SOF Sofia

EWRSOF

Newark

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1:25 am-8:55 pm

1 stop12h 30m

Sofia

Tue 11/10

9:45 pm-10:30 pm

1 stop31h 45m

$686

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JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl - SOF Sofia

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New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 4/17

7:30 pm-3:00 am

1 stop24h 30m

Sofia

Sat 5/29

4:00 pm-5:30 pm

1 stop32h 30m

$701

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JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl - SOF Sofia

JFKSOF

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 4/19

1:50 pm-3:30 pm

1 stop18h 40m

Sofia

Fri 5/28

5:00 am-5:30 pm

1 stop19h 30m

$701

New YorkSofia

JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl - SOF Sofia

JFKSOF

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 12/13

10:35 pm-1:50 pm

1 stop32h 15m

Sofia

Tue 1/12

2:35 pm-8:35 pm

1 stop13h 00m

$725

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JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl - SOF Sofia

JFKSOF

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 4/21

4:15 pm-10:20 am

1 stop11h 05m

Sofia

Wed 5/5

11:05 am-4:35 pm

1 stop12h 30m

$737

NewarkSofia

EWR Newark - SOF Sofia

EWRSOF

Newark

Sun 2/21

10:35 pm-1:50 pm

1 stop32h 15m

Sofia

Sun 3/7

2:35 pm-8:25 pm

1 stop12h 50m

$739

New YorkSofia

JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl - SOF Sofia

JFKSOF

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 4/20

4:15 pm-10:20 am

1 stop11h 05m

Sofia

Tue 5/4

12:55 pm-12:50 pm

2 stops30h 55m

$759

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

Prices are currently typical for flights on this route.

Typical prices usually range from $634 to $848.
The lowest price recently found on this route was $652.

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 $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 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 $531.

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 $749 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 $711 on momondo.

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

You could potentially save up to 46% on your flight if you consider stops on a New York to Sofia flight.

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Best Price Found	$275
Fastest flight time	10h 55m
Direct flights	None

The best one-way flight to Sofia from New York in the past 72 hours is $275. The best round-trip flight deal from New York to Sofia found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $652.

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

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 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 11 as of October 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 (14%), LOT (13%), and United Airlines (13%).

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Austrian Airlines	PriceFrom $397	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.5 984 reviews	Search Austrian Airlines flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom $399	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.3 10,404 reviews	Search United Airlines flights
LOT	PriceFrom $413	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.5 1,193 reviews	Search LOT flights
Lufthansa	PriceFrom $450	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.8 8,288 reviews	Search Lufthansa flights
KLM	PriceFrom $460	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.8 1,592 reviews	Search KLM flights
JetBlue	PriceFrom $478	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.1 3,059 reviews	Search JetBlue flights
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Air France	PriceFrom $535	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.5 1,653 reviews	Search Air France flights
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