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$273+ 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 4/28. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
NYC — SOF
Apr 17 — Apr 241
Fri 4/17
Fri 4/24
1 adult, Economy
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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 March 18, 2026.

This Air Serbia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/15. 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 Serbia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 11/87:30 pm
JFK
-
SOF
1 stop13h 00m
Air Serbia
Wed 11/114:05 pm
SOF
-
JFK
1 stop26h 35m
Air Serbia
Deal found 3/15$451
This Air Serbia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/14. 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 Serbia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/117:30 pm
JFK
-
SOF
1 stop13h 05m
Air Serbia
Fri 10/25:00 am
SOF
-
JFK
1 stop19h 30m
Air Serbia
Deal found 3/14$466
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/13. 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.
Thu 9/107:30 pm
JFK
-
SOF
1 stop13h 05m
Air Serbia
Thu 9/245:00 am
SOF
-
JFK
1 stop19h 30m
Air Serbia
Deal found 3/13$480
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/16. 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 11/227:30 pm
JFK
-
SOF
1 stop13h 00m
Air Serbia
Thu 11/265:00 am
SOF
-
JFK
1 stop13h 40m
Air Serbia
Deal found 3/16$484
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/16. 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.
Thu 11/192:00 pm
JFK
-
SOF
1 stop18h 30m
Air Serbia
Wed 12/24:05 pm
SOF
-
JFK
1 stop26h 35m
Air Serbia
Deal found 3/16$485
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/15. 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 3/308:30 pm
EWR
-
SOF
1 stop19h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 4/136:55 pm
SOF
-
EWR
1 stop26h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/15$487
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/12. 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 3/229:50 pm
EWR
-
SOF
1 stop18h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 3/318:00 am
SOF
-
EWR
1 stop12h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/12$489
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/13. 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 4/145:30 pm
JFK
-
SOF
1 stop11h 40m
Lufthansa
Tue 4/286:10 am
SOF
-
JFK
1 stop15h 50m
Lufthansa
Deal found 3/13$489
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/14. 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 4/155:30 pm
JFK
-
SOF
1 stop11h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 4/2912:25 pm
SOF
-
JFK
1 stop14h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/14$490
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/15. 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 4/65:40 pm
EWR
-
SOF
1 stop14h 40m
Austrian Airlines
Mon 4/206:55 pm
SOF
-
EWR
1 stop26h 00m
Austrian Airlines
Deal found 3/15$491
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/15. 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 4/135:30 pm
JFK
-
SOF
1 stop11h 40m
Lufthansa
Tue 4/286:10 am
SOF
-
JFK
1 stop15h 50m
Lufthansa
Deal found 3/15$493
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/13. 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 4/205:30 pm
JFK
-
SOF
1 stop11h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 5/43:40 pm
SOF
-
JFK
1 stop28h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/13$496

Find flight deals from New York to Sofia

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from New York (NYC) to Sofia (SOF). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated March 18, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$466
(Air Serbia)

One-way from

$273
(Trip.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$582
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Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
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 March 18, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from New York to Sofia that are best for you.

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

NewarkSofia

EWR - SOF

EWRSOF

Newark

Sun 3/22

9:50 pm-10:45 pm

1 stop18h 55m

Sofia

Wed 4/1

12:55 pm-11:56 pm

2 stops18h 01m

$546

New YorkSofia

LGA - SOF

LGASOF

New York LaGuardia

Mon 3/23

5:15 pm-6:20 pm

2 stops19h 05m

Sofia

Tue 3/31

6:10 am-11:30 pm

2 stops24h 20m

$551

New YorkSofia

LGA - SOF

LGASOF

New York LaGuardia

Mon 3/23

8:15 pm-6:20 pm

2 stops16h 05m

Sofia

Wed 4/1

6:10 am-7:18 pm

2 stops20h 08m

$551

NewarkSofia

EWR - SOF

EWRSOF

Newark

Tue 3/31

7:15 pm-6:00 pm

1 stop15h 45m

Sofia

Wed 4/15

8:00 am-1:55 pm

1 stop12h 55m

$555

NewarkSofia

EWR - SOF

EWRSOF

Newark

Tue 3/24

6:55 pm-11:50 am

1 stop10h 55m

Sofia

Thu 4/2

2:10 pm-11:56 pm

2 stops16h 46m

$558

New YorkSofia

LGA - SOF

LGASOF

New York LaGuardia

Wed 4/29

2:49 pm-1:25 pm

2 stops15h 36m

Sofia

Wed 5/6

8:00 am-6:43 pm

2 stops17h 43m

$570

New YorkSofia

JFK - SOF

JFKSOF

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 3/22

8:30 pm-3:30 pm

1 stop13h 00m

Sofia

Wed 4/1

4:05 pm-5:30 pm

1 stop32h 25m

$578

New YorkSofia

LGA - SOF

LGASOF

New York LaGuardia

Wed 3/25

3:20 pm-1:50 pm

2 stops16h 30m

Sofia

Wed 4/1

6:20 am-4:08 pm

2 stops16h 48m

$579

New YorkSofia

LGA - SOF

LGASOF

New York LaGuardia

Tue 3/24

2:59 pm-1:45 pm

2 stops16h 46m

Sofia

Tue 3/31

6:10 am-11:30 pm

2 stops24h 20m

$581

New YorkSofia

LGA - SOF

LGASOF

New York LaGuardia

Tue 4/21

2:49 pm-12:10 pm

2 stops14h 21m

Sofia

Thu 5/28

6:30 am-4:58 pm

2 stops17h 28m

$582

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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 March.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
OvagoPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*2 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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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 March 13, 2026.

Booking 18 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 $223). Flying from New York to Sofia in May is currently the most expensive (average of $531). 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.

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 67% 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.

Vienna (VIE) is the most affordable 1-stop option, with an average round-trip price of $734.

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 40m.

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 26m.

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 March 18, 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from New York to Sofia, such as Austrian Airlines,LOT, andUnited Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Austrian Airlines
7.6
Good
900 reviews

Boarding

7.6

Crew

8.1

Food

6.8

Overall

7.6

Entertainment

6.8

Comfort

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Dec 2025

VIE - DXB

Awful . Flight was overbooked. The boarding cards could not be printed, you had to wait more than one hour in a line that only two kiosks were working, staff was leaving and inside the plane they had the same seats in 3 cases at least winter twice!! I’ve never experienced such a disorganization! Awful
Austrian Airlines
7.6
Good
900 reviews
Austrian Airlines
7.6
Good
900 reviews

Boarding

7.6

Crew

8.1

Food

6.8

Overall

7.6

Entertainment

6.8

Comfort

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Dec 2025

VIE - DXB

Awful . Flight was overbooked. The boarding cards could not be printed, you had to wait more than one hour in a line that only two kiosks were working, staff was leaving and inside the plane they had the same seats in 3 cases at least winter twice!! I’ve never experienced such a disorganization! Awful
LOT
7.5
Good
1,184 reviews
Austrian Airlines
7.6
Good
900 reviews

Boarding

7.6

Crew

8.1

Food

6.8

Overall

7.6

Entertainment

6.8

Comfort

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Dec 2025

VIE - DXB

Awful . Flight was overbooked. The boarding cards could not be printed, you had to wait more than one hour in a line that only two kiosks were working, staff was leaving and inside the plane they had the same seats in 3 cases at least winter twice!! I’ve never experienced such a disorganization! Awful
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,436 reviews
Austrian Airlines
7.6
Good
900 reviews

Boarding

7.6

Crew

8.1

Food

6.8

Overall

7.6

Entertainment

6.8

Comfort

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Dec 2025

VIE - DXB

Awful . Flight was overbooked. The boarding cards could not be printed, you had to wait more than one hour in a line that only two kiosks were working, staff was leaving and inside the plane they had the same seats in 3 cases at least winter twice!! I’ve never experienced such a disorganization! Awful
Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
4,258 reviews
Austrian Airlines
7.6
Good
900 reviews

Boarding

7.6

Crew

8.1

Food

6.8

Overall

7.6

Entertainment

6.8

Comfort

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Dec 2025

VIE - DXB

Awful . Flight was overbooked. The boarding cards could not be printed, you had to wait more than one hour in a line that only two kiosks were working, staff was leaving and inside the plane they had the same seats in 3 cases at least winter twice!! I’ve never experienced such a disorganization! Awful
Lufthansa
6.8
Okay
7,858 reviews
Austrian Airlines
7.6
Good
900 reviews

Boarding

7.6

Crew

8.1

Food

6.8

Overall

7.6

Entertainment

6.8

Comfort

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Dec 2025

VIE - DXB

Awful . Flight was overbooked. The boarding cards could not be printed, you had to wait more than one hour in a line that only two kiosks were working, staff was leaving and inside the plane they had the same seats in 3 cases at least winter twice!! I’ve never experienced such a disorganization! Awful

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. 12 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, Air Serbia, and SWISS fly from New York to Sofia in about 12h 55m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 6h. The distance between New York and Sofia is about 4707 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 $193 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are British Airways and Austrian Airlines, starting at $356 and $398 round-trip. Users have found that SWISS is 71% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $167 on Austrian Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Air Serbia from $227 and Lufthansa from $305 one-way.

  • 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 Munich. Frankfurt am Main 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 Munich?

    The majority of Munich visitors spend their time at Theresienwiese, Marienplatz, and Altes Rathaus. Theresienwiese, Marienplatz, and Altes Rathaus are located about 18.8 mi, 17.8 mi, and 17.8 mi, respectively from Munich Franz Josef Strauss. Those looking to explore during their layover in Munich can rent a car from Munich Franz Josef Strauss for about $52 per day.

  • What are some popular points of interest to see during a layover in Frankfurt am Main?

    Frankfurt am Main travelers tend to visit Römerberg, Oper Frankfurt, and Konstablerwache more than any other notable places. Römerberg, Oper Frankfurt and Konstablerwache are located about 7.4 mi, 7.0 mi, and 7.7 mi, respectively from Frankfurt am Main if you are interested in checking them out. Travelers in need of a car in Frankfurt am Main can rent one for about $43 per day.

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

    New York to Sofia flights have a layover in Vienna least often.

  • 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 $223). Flying from New York to Sofia in May is currently the most expensive (average of $531). 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 March 18, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
SWISSCheapest$193Average$577FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
British AirwaysCheapest$356Average$584FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
Austrian AirlinesCheapest$398Average$716FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
United AirlinesCheapest$409Average$694FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
LOTCheapest$413Average$685FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
LufthansaCheapest$448Average$740FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
KLMCheapest$455Average$576FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
JetBlueCheapest$478Average$984FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$512Average$773FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
Air FranceCheapest$524Average$616FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%

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