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$164+ Cheap flights from New York, NY (NYC) 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 11/23. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
NYC — SOF
Nov 19 — Nov 261
Wed 11/19
Wed 11/26
1 adult, Economy
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Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$337
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$164
(Trip.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$681
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Cheapest flights from New York to Sofia
Explore the most affordable flight options available from New York to Sofia. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on October 20, 2025.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/18. 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 11/95:55 pmEWR - SOF
1 stop23h 00mAustrian Airlines
Mon 11/246:45 pmSOF - EWR
1 stop26h 10mAustrian Airlines
Deal found 10/18$337
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/18. 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.
Tue 11/185:55 pmEWR - SOF
1 stop10h 55mAustrian Airlines
Tue 12/26:45 pmSOF - EWR
1 stop26h 10mAustrian Airlines
Deal found 10/18$355
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/18. 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.
Wed 11/125:55 pmEWR - SOF
1 stop10h 55mAustrian Airlines
Tue 11/187:55 amSOF - EWR
1 stop13h 00mAustrian Airlines
Deal found 10/18$356
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/18. 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.
Tue 11/115:55 pmEWR - SOF
1 stop10h 55mAustrian Airlines
Tue 11/186:45 pmSOF - EWR
1 stop26h 10mAustrian Airlines
Deal found 10/18$362
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/18. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/243:30 pmEWR - SOF
2 stops14h 45mMultiple Airlines
Fri 12/122:00 pmSOF - EWR
1 stop12h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/18$365
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/17. 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 12/110:00 pmEWR - SOF
2 stops13h 20mMultiple Airlines
Fri 1/167:55 amSOF - EWR
1 stop13h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/17$371
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/19. 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.
Wed 11/1910:00 pmEWR - SOF
2 stops13h 20mMultiple Airlines
Wed 12/37:55 amSOF - EWR
1 stop13h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/19$372
This CrystalTravel deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/18. 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 CrystalTravel is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/128:50 pmEWR - SOF
1 stop14h 30mMultiple Airlines
Fri 11/217:55 amSOF - EWR
1 stop13h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/18$377
This CrystalTravel deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/18. 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 CrystalTravel is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/248:50 pmEWR - SOF
1 stop14h 30mLufthansa
Fri 12/122:00 pmSOF - EWR
1 stop12h 05mLufthansa
Deal found 10/18$378
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/18. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/25:55 pmEWR - SOF
1 stop10h 55mMultiple Airlines
Tue 12/96:00 amSOF - EWR
2 stops15h 52mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/18$380
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/18. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/183:30 pmEWR - SOF
2 stops15h 15mMultiple Airlines
Tue 12/212:35 pmSOF - EWR
1 stop32h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/18$382
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/18. 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 Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/2711:40 amLGA - SOF
2 stops24h 40mAir Canada
Mon 11/101:45 pmSOF - LGA
2 stops39h 48mAir Canada
Deal found 10/18$415

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Customize your flight search to find flights from New York 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 October 20, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from New York to Sofia that are best for you.

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NewarkSofia

EWR - SOF

EWRSOF

Newark

Wed 11/12

8:50 pm-10:45 pm

1 stop18h 55m

Sofia

Thu 11/20

7:55 am-1:55 pm

1 stop13h 00m

$392

NewarkSofia

EWR - SOF

EWRSOF

Newark

Tue 11/11

8:50 pm-6:20 pm

1 stop14h 30m

Sofia

Thu 11/20

7:55 am-1:55 pm

1 stop13h 00m

$392

NewarkSofia

EWR - SOF

EWRSOF

Newark

Sun 4/5

8:30 pm-11:00 pm

1 stop19h 30m

Sofia

Wed 4/15

6:00 am-12:50 pm

1 stop13h 50m

$394

NewarkSofia

EWR - SOF

EWRSOF

Newark

Tue 11/11

8:50 pm-6:20 pm

1 stop14h 30m

Sofia

Fri 11/21

6:10 am-4:42 pm

2 stops17h 32m

$407

NewarkSofia

EWR - SOF

EWRSOF

Newark

Mon 4/6

6:00 pm-6:40 pm

2 stops17h 40m

Sofia

Tue 4/14

12:00 pm-10:48 pm

2 stops17h 48m

$409

NewarkSofia

EWR - SOF

EWRSOF

Newark

Wed 12/10

4:00 pm-10:45 pm

2 stops23h 45m

Sofia

Wed 12/24

2:00 pm-11:52 am

2 stops28h 52m

$409

NewarkSofia

EWR - SOF

EWRSOF

Newark

Mon 12/1

7:30 pm-1:25 pm

1 stop10h 55m

Sofia

Fri 1/16

6:05 am-12:40 pm

1 stop13h 35m

$415

New YorkSofia

JFK - SOF

JFKSOF

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 4/7

3:45 pm-1:05 pm

1 stop14h 20m

Sofia

Tue 4/14

6:55 pm-8:05 pm

1 stop32h 10m

$416

New YorkSofia

JFK - SOF

JFKSOF

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 4/7

3:45 pm-11:15 am

1 stop12h 30m

Sofia

Thu 4/16

8:00 am-8:05 pm

1 stop19h 05m

$416

New YorkSofia

JFK - SOF

JFKSOF

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 4/7

10:05 am-1:05 pm

2 stops20h 00m

Sofia

Fri 4/17

8:00 am-8:05 pm

1 stop19h 05m

$416

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Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from New York to Sofia in October.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on New York-Sofia flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on New York-Sofia flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from New York-Sofia flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on New York-Sofia flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for New York-Sofia flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from New York to Sofia

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Sofia from New York with our price prediction graph.
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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from New York to Sofia

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from New York to Sofia. Price data was last updated on October 17, 2025.

Booking 9 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from New York to Sofia. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York to Sofia (average of $291). Flying from New York to Sofia in April is currently the most expensive (average of $592). 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 NYC to SOF?

Find hourly flight availability from New York 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 October 20, 2025.

When flying from New York to Sofia, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight at noon, which can drop the price by up to 22% versus a flight in the morning.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from New York to Sofia?

What’s the top layover airport for flights from New York to Sofia?

Share of 1-stop round-trip flights from New York to Sofia chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same layover each way.

Vienna (VIE) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 50% of 1-stop itineraries from New York to Sofia on Cheapflights.

What’s the cheapest layover airport for flights from New York to Sofia?

Average round-trip fare for 1-stop flights from New York to Sofia, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same layover each way.

Frankfurt am Main (FRA) is the most affordable 1-stop option, with an average round-trip price of $716.

What’s the fastest layover option from New York to Sofia?

Shortest average travel time for 1-stop one-way flights from New York to Sofia, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by layover airport.

Flights via Vienna (VIE) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 10h 55m.

Which airport typically offers the quickest layover for flights from New York to Sofia?

Average layover duration for 1-stop one-way flights from New York to Sofia, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Vienna (VIE) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average layover time of 1h 38m.

Reviews of airlines servicing Sofia

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Sofia. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Sofia. Reviews last updated October 20, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from New York to Sofia, such as LOT, Austrian Airlines, and United Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
LOT
7.6
Good
1,133 reviews

Overall

7.6

Food

7.1

Boarding

7.6

Crew

8.2

Entertainment

6.9

Comfort

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Rami,Sep 2025

LAX - WAW

The second leg. Very tight seats No WiFi on both flights
LOT
7.6
Good
1,133 reviews
LOT
7.6
Good
1,133 reviews

Overall

7.6

Food

7.1

Boarding

7.6

Crew

8.2

Entertainment

6.9

Comfort

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Rami,Sep 2025

LAX - WAW

The second leg. Very tight seats No WiFi on both flights
Austrian Airlines
7.6
Good
858 reviews
LOT
7.6
Good
1,133 reviews

Overall

7.6

Food

7.1

Boarding

7.6

Crew

8.2

Entertainment

6.9

Comfort

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Rami,Sep 2025

LAX - WAW

The second leg. Very tight seats No WiFi on both flights
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,991 reviews
LOT
7.6
Good
1,133 reviews

Overall

7.6

Food

7.1

Boarding

7.6

Crew

8.2

Entertainment

6.9

Comfort

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Rami,Sep 2025

LAX - WAW

The second leg. Very tight seats No WiFi on both flights
Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
4,022 reviews
LOT
7.6
Good
1,133 reviews

Overall

7.6

Food

7.1

Boarding

7.6

Crew

8.2

Entertainment

6.9

Comfort

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Rami,Sep 2025

LAX - WAW

The second leg. Very tight seats No WiFi on both flights
Lufthansa
6.8
Okay
7,506 reviews
LOT
7.6
Good
1,133 reviews

Overall

7.6

Food

7.1

Boarding

7.6

Crew

8.2

Entertainment

6.9

Comfort

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Rami,Sep 2025

LAX - WAW

The second leg. Very tight seats No WiFi on both flights

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from New York 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 New York?

    For a flight from New York to Sofia, you will be flying into Sofia. Sofia (SOF) is just 4.2 mi from the center of the city. Sofia is the only Sofia airport and it handles 0 inbound flights from New York per day. 11 airlines have flights to Sofia from New York on a regular basis.

  • How long is the flight from New York to Sofia?

    Airlines like United Airlines and Air Canada fly from New York to Sofia in about 18h 55m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 1h 20m. The distance between New York and Sofia is about 4721 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from New York to Sofia round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from New York to Sofia is SWISS. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $401 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Austrian Airlines and Air France, starting at $405 and $420 round-trip. Users have found that SWISS is 44% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • What are the most popular routes from New York to Sofia?

    The most popular route from New York to Sofia is New York John F Kennedy Intl - Sofia. You may also consider Newark - Sofia or New York LaGuardia - Sofia.

  • Where are the most common layover locations when flying from New York to Sofia?

    Most of the time, New York to Sofia flights that have layovers will stop in Vienna. Istanbul is the second most popular location for layovers on flights from New York to Sofia.

  • What are some popular things to do or see while on a layover in Vienna?

    The majority of Vienna visitors spend their time at Musikverein, Stephansplatz, and Cathedral of Vienna. Musikverein, Stephansplatz, and Cathedral of Vienna are located about 10.6 mi, 11.0 mi, and 11.0 mi, respectively from Vienna Intl. Those looking to explore during their layover in Vienna can rent a car from Vienna Intl for about $38 per day.

  • What are some popular points of interest to see during a layover in Istanbul?

    Istanbul travelers tend to visit Taksim Square, Beyazit Meydani, and Laleli Camii more than any other notable places. Taksim Square, Beyazit Meydani and Laleli Camii are located about 20.8 mi, 21.7 mi, and 21.5 mi, respectively from Istanbul if you are interested in checking them out. Travelers in need of a car in Istanbul can rent one for about $39 per day.

  • Where are the least popular layover locations for New York to Sofia flights?

    New York to Sofia flights have a layover in Frankfurt am Main least often. Munich sees the next fewest layovers on New York to Sofia flights.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from New York to Sofia?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from New York 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 New York to Sofia?

    Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York to Sofia (average of $291). Flying from New York to Sofia in April is currently the most expensive (average of $592). 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 New York to Sofia

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from New York 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 October 20, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
SWISSCheapest$401Average$608FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
Austrian AirlinesCheapest$405Average$865FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
Air FranceCheapest$420Average$775FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
United AirlinesCheapest$428Average$732FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
LOTCheapest$437Average$700FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
KLMCheapest$460Average$724FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
LufthansaCheapest$464Average$812FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$489Average$754FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
British AirwaysCheapest$492Average$651FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
ITA AirwaysCheapest$542Average$887FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%

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