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$256+ Cheap flights from Illinois to Sofia (SOF)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 1/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ORD — SOF
Jan 17 — Jan 241
Sat 1/17
Sat 1/24
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Illinois to Sofia

Cheapest flights from Illinois to Sofia
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Illinois to Sofia. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 18, 2025.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/286:25 pmORD - SOF
1 stop20h 20mLufthansa
Thu 1/156:00 amSOF - ORD
1 stop17h 20mLufthansa
Deal found 12/16$576
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/296:10 pmORD - SOF
2 stops20h 35mMultiple Airlines
Thu 1/154:00 pmSOF - ORD
1 stop28h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/16$597
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/286:00 pmORD - SOF
1 stop20h 45mLufthansa
Mon 3/22:20 pmSOF - ORD
1 stop13h 45mLufthansa
Deal found 12/16$599
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/286:00 pmORD - SOF
1 stop20h 45mMultiple Airlines
Mon 3/21:45 pmSOF - ORD
2 stops29h 33mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/16$611
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/296:25 pmORD - SOF
1 stop20h 20mLufthansa
Mon 2/26:10 amSOF - ORD
1 stop17h 10mLufthansa
Deal found 12/16$612
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/308:51 amORD - SOF
2 stops20h 24mUnited Airlines
Thu 1/156:00 amSOF - ORD
1 stop17h 20mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/16$614
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/283:55 pmORD - SOF
2 stops22h 50mUnited Airlines
Thu 1/156:00 amSOF - ORD
1 stop17h 20mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/16$616
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/283:55 pmORD - SOF
2 stops22h 50mUnited Airlines
Wed 1/146:05 amSOF - ORD
1 stop20h 20mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/16$618
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/303:45 pmORD - SOF
2 stops39h 30mSWISS
Mon 1/123:00 pmSOF - ORD
1 stop29h 45mSWISS
Deal found 12/16$622
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/308:51 amORD - SOF
2 stops20h 24mUnited Airlines
Wed 1/146:10 amSOF - ORD
2 stops22h 03mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/16$624
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/2812:45 pmMDW - SOF
2 stops17h 20mKLM
Tue 1/137:00 amSOF - MDW
2 stops19h 32mKLM
Deal found 12/16$1,000
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/2612:45 pmMDW - SOF
2 stops17h 20mKLM
Tue 1/137:00 amSOF - MDW
2 stops19h 32mKLM
Deal found 12/16$1,155

Find flight deals from Illinois to Sofia

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Illinois to Sofia flight deals. Data was last updated December 18, 2025.

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Justfly.com
3 stars

Most trusted provider

Justfly.com
3 stars

Round-trip from

$546
(Lufthansa)

One-way from

$256
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$760
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Illinois to Sofia that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated December 18, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Illinois to Sofia that are best for you.

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St. LouisSofia

STL - SOF

STLSOF

Lambert-St Louis

Wed 1/28

1:15 pm-1:15 pm

2 stops16h 00m

Sofia

Tue 2/3

2:00 pm-11:59 pm

2 stops17h 59m

$532

St. LouisSofia

STL - SOF

STLSOF

Lambert-St Louis

Mon 1/26

11:22 am-1:15 pm

2 stops17h 53m

Sofia

Wed 2/4

2:00 pm-11:59 pm

2 stops17h 59m

$532

St. LouisSofia

STL - SOF

STLSOF

Lambert-St Louis

Mon 1/26

1:15 pm-1:15 pm

2 stops16h 00m

Sofia

Mon 2/2

1:45 pm-11:59 pm

2 stops18h 14m

$532

St. LouisSofia

STL - SOF

STLSOF

Lambert-St Louis

Tue 1/27

6:40 pm-6:20 pm

2 stops15h 40m

Sofia

Wed 2/4

2:00 pm-11:59 pm

2 stops17h 59m

$532

St. LouisSofia

STL - SOF

STLSOF

Lambert-St Louis

Fri 1/30

9:57 am-6:20 pm

2 stops24h 23m

Sofia

Wed 2/4

6:10 am-11:59 pm

2 stops25h 49m

$545

St. LouisSofia

STL - SOF

STLSOF

Lambert-St Louis

Sat 1/24

3:11 pm-10:45 pm

2 stops23h 34m

Sofia

Fri 2/6

6:10 am-10:58 pm

2 stops24h 48m

$545

St. LouisSofia

STL - SOF

STLSOF

Lambert-St Louis

Sun 1/25

11:22 am-1:00 pm

2 stops17h 38m

Sofia

Wed 2/4

6:10 am-11:59 pm

2 stops25h 49m

$545

St. LouisSofia

STL - SOF

STLSOF

Lambert-St Louis

Fri 1/30

9:57 am-6:20 pm

2 stops24h 23m

Sofia

Fri 2/6

6:10 am-10:58 pm

2 stops24h 48m

$545

St. LouisSofia

STL - SOF

STLSOF

Lambert-St Louis

Fri 1/30

6:40 pm-6:20 pm

2 stops15h 40m

Sofia

Mon 2/2

6:10 am-10:58 pm

2 stops24h 48m

$545

St. LouisSofia

STL - SOF

STLSOF

Lambert-St Louis

Fri 1/30

3:50 pm-10:45 pm

1 stop22h 55m

Sofia

Fri 2/6

2:35 pm-3:29 pm

2 stops32h 54m

$546

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Best time to book a flight from Illinois to Sofia

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Illinois to Sofia

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Illinois to Sofia?

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Illinois to Sofia (average of $473). Flying from Illinois to Sofia in June is currently the most expensive (average of $825). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from IL to SOF?

Find hourly flight availability from Illinois to Sofia. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated December 18, 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Illinois to Sofia in the evening. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 32% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the morning.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Illinois to Sofia?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Illinois to Sofia. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Illinois to Sofia flight should consider departing on Tuesday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Illinois to Sofia. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Sofia from Illinois?

    Most people fly into Sofia (SOF) if they book a flight to Sofia from Illinois. Sofia is conveniently located just 4.2 mi from Sofia’s city center.

  • How long is the flight from Illinois to Sofia?

    A quick flight from Illinois to Sofia can take about 16h. Lufthansa provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $532. There are 5444 mi between Illinois and Sofia. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Illinois to Sofia one-way?

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Illinois to Sofia are Turkish Airlines ($295), United Airlines ($305), and Austrian Airlines ($330).

  • What are the most popular routes from Illinois to Sofia?

    While some choose either Chicago Midway - Sofia or Lambert-St Louis - Sofia, Chicago O'Hare Intl - Sofia is the most popular route from Illinois to Sofia.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Illinois to Sofia that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Illinois to Sofia flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Illinois to Sofia?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Illinois to Sofia.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Illinois to Sofia?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Illinois to Sofia by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Illinois to Sofia?

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Illinois to Sofia (average of $473). Flying from Illinois to Sofia in June is currently the most expensive (average of $825). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 10 airlines flying from Illinois to Sofia

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from Illinois to Sofia. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated December 18, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$511Average$761FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
KLMCheapest$569Average$675FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Air FranceCheapest$585Average$624FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
United AirlinesCheapest$585Average$783FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
LOTCheapest$587Average$971FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
LufthansaCheapest$588Average$874FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
SWISSCheapest$593Average$808FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
Austrian AirlinesCheapest$606Average$959FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
British AirwaysCheapest$611Average$754FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
Air SerbiaCheapest$632Average$995FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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