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$189+ 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 10/15. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
NYC — SOF
Aug 19 — Aug 261
Tue 8/19
Tue 8/26
1 adult, Economy
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Round-trip from

$446
(CheapOair)

One-way from

$189
(Mytrip)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$686
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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 August 14, 2025.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/11. 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 9/302:48 pmEWR - SOF
2 stops14h 12mUnited Airlines
Tue 10/148:00 amSOF - EWR
1 stop12h 55mUnited Airlines
Deal found 8/11$446
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/13. 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 Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/2712:40 pmEWR - SOF
2 stops17h 35mAir Canada
Wed 9/176:00 amSOF - EWR
2 stops22h 55mAir Canada
Deal found 8/13$447
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/11. 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.
Wed 10/15:40 pmEWR - SOF
1 stop11h 00mUnited Airlines
Thu 10/166:00 amSOF - EWR
1 stop19h 45mUnited Airlines
Deal found 8/11$448
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/11. 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.
Sun 10/52:34 pmEWR - SOF
2 stops21h 06mAir Canada
Thu 10/166:00 amSOF - EWR
2 stops23h 49mAir Canada
Deal found 8/11$449
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/11. 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.
Mon 9/295:25 pmEWR - SOF
1 stop11h 35mUnited Airlines
Thu 10/166:15 amSOF - EWR
2 stops15h 28mUnited Airlines
Deal found 8/11$450
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. 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.
Thu 9/45:40 pmEWR - SOF
1 stop11h 00mAustrian Airlines
Thu 9/188:00 amSOF - EWR
1 stop12h 55mAustrian Airlines
Deal found 8/14$451
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/12. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/246:55 amEWR - SOF
2 stops21h 45mUnited Airlines
Tue 9/308:00 amSOF - EWR
1 stop12h 55mUnited Airlines
Deal found 8/12$452
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/13. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 8/315:40 pmEWR - SOF
1 stop11h 00mAustrian Airlines
Mon 9/1512:25 pmSOF - EWR
1 stop32h 30mAustrian Airlines
Deal found 8/13$453
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/12. 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 Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/302:34 pmEWR - SOF
2 stops14h 06mMultiple Airlines
Thu 10/1612:45 pmSOF - EWR
2 stops17h 04mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/12$455
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/13. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/117:48 pmEWR - SOF
2 stops19h 57mUnited Airlines
Thu 12/257:55 amSOF - EWR
2 stops30h 23mUnited Airlines
Deal found 8/13$456
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/11. 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.
Wed 10/15:40 pmEWR - SOF
1 stop11h 00mUnited Airlines
Wed 10/156:15 amSOF - EWR
2 stops20h 42mUnited Airlines
Deal found 8/11$457
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/12. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/23:00 pmEWR - SOF
2 stops13h 40mUnited Airlines
Tue 9/166:00 amSOF - EWR
2 stops14h 40mUnited Airlines
Deal found 8/12$458

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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 August 14, 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

Tue 9/30

2:48 pm-12:00 pm

2 stops14h 12m

Sofia

Fri 10/10

8:00 am-1:55 pm

1 stop12h 55m

$446

NewarkSofia

EWR - SOF

EWRSOF

Newark

Sun 2/8

10:25 am-2:15 pm

2 stops20h 50m

Sofia

Sun 2/22

6:05 am-6:03 pm

2 stops18h 58m

$446

NewarkSofia

EWR - SOF

EWRSOF

Newark

Tue 9/30

2:48 pm-12:00 pm

2 stops14h 12m

Sofia

Wed 10/15

8:00 am-1:55 pm

1 stop12h 55m

$446

NewarkSofia

EWR - SOF

EWRSOF

Newark

Sat 9/6

8:29 pm-11:15 am

2 stops31h 46m

Sofia

Mon 9/22

6:55 pm-1:55 pm

1 stop26h 00m

$446

NewarkSofia

EWR - SOF

EWRSOF

Newark

Tue 9/30

2:48 pm-12:00 pm

2 stops14h 12m

Sofia

Thu 10/16

8:00 am-1:55 pm

1 stop12h 55m

$446

NewarkSofia

EWR - SOF

EWRSOF

Newark

Mon 10/6

7:55 pm-11:15 am

2 stops32h 20m

Sofia

Mon 10/20

6:55 pm-1:55 pm

1 stop26h 00m

$446

NewarkSofia

EWR - SOF

EWRSOF

Newark

Tue 9/30

2:48 pm-12:00 pm

2 stops14h 12m

Sofia

Tue 10/14

8:00 am-1:55 pm

1 stop12h 55m

$446

NewarkSofia

EWR - SOF

EWRSOF

Newark

Thu 11/13

2:03 pm-10:45 pm

2 stops25h 42m

Sofia

Thu 11/27

7:55 am-1:55 pm

1 stop13h 00m

$446

NewarkSofia

EWR - SOF

EWRSOF

Newark

Thu 12/11

7:48 pm-10:45 pm

2 stops19h 57m

Sofia

Thu 12/25

7:55 am-1:55 pm

1 stop13h 00m

$446

NewarkSofia

EWR - SOF

EWRSOF

Newark

Wed 8/27

12:40 pm-1:15 pm

2 stops17h 35m

Sofia

Thu 9/18

6:00 am-10:49 pm

2 stops23h 49m

$447

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Best time to book a flight from New York to Sofia

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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 August 8, 2025.

Booking 84 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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York to Sofia (average of $632). Flying from New York to Sofia in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,186). 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 August 14, 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 37% versus a flight in the afternoon.

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.

Istanbul (IST) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 56% 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.

Istanbul (IST) is the most affordable 1-stop option, with an average round-trip price of $675.

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 August 14, 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
1,107 reviews

Overall

7.6

Boarding

7.6

Entertainment

7.0

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.5

Crew

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Hinesh,May 2025

LHR - WAW

Would not recommend this airline flight was delayed baggage was lost bad communication, our bag landed at the destination airport at 12 midday but did not arrive at the hotel till midnight no urgency at all this totally ruined the first 2 days of our trip worst airline I have used.
LOT
7.6
Good
1,107 reviews
LOT
7.6
Good
1,107 reviews

Overall

7.6

Boarding

7.6

Entertainment

7.0

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.5

Crew

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Hinesh,May 2025

LHR - WAW

Would not recommend this airline flight was delayed baggage was lost bad communication, our bag landed at the destination airport at 12 midday but did not arrive at the hotel till midnight no urgency at all this totally ruined the first 2 days of our trip worst airline I have used.
Austrian Airlines
7.6
Good
829 reviews
LOT
7.6
Good
1,107 reviews

Overall

7.6

Boarding

7.6

Entertainment

7.0

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.5

Crew

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Hinesh,May 2025

LHR - WAW

Would not recommend this airline flight was delayed baggage was lost bad communication, our bag landed at the destination airport at 12 midday but did not arrive at the hotel till midnight no urgency at all this totally ruined the first 2 days of our trip worst airline I have used.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,916 reviews
LOT
7.6
Good
1,107 reviews

Overall

7.6

Boarding

7.6

Entertainment

7.0

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.5

Crew

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Hinesh,May 2025

LHR - WAW

Would not recommend this airline flight was delayed baggage was lost bad communication, our bag landed at the destination airport at 12 midday but did not arrive at the hotel till midnight no urgency at all this totally ruined the first 2 days of our trip worst airline I have used.
Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
3,940 reviews
LOT
7.6
Good
1,107 reviews

Overall

7.6

Boarding

7.6

Entertainment

7.0

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.5

Crew

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Hinesh,May 2025

LHR - WAW

Would not recommend this airline flight was delayed baggage was lost bad communication, our bag landed at the destination airport at 12 midday but did not arrive at the hotel till midnight no urgency at all this totally ruined the first 2 days of our trip worst airline I have used.
Lufthansa
6.8
Okay
7,317 reviews
LOT
7.6
Good
1,107 reviews

Overall

7.6

Boarding

7.6

Entertainment

7.0

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.5

Crew

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Hinesh,May 2025

LHR - WAW

Would not recommend this airline flight was delayed baggage was lost bad communication, our bag landed at the destination airport at 12 midday but did not arrive at the hotel till midnight no urgency at all this totally ruined the first 2 days of our trip worst airline I have used.

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.

  • 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 Air France and United Airlines, starting at $420 and $428 round-trip. Users have found that SWISS is 45% 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 Istanbul. Munich 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 Istanbul?

    The majority of Istanbul visitors spend their time at Taksim Square, Beyazit Meydani, and Sultan Ahmet Camii. Taksim Square, Beyazit Meydani, and Sultan Ahmet Camii are located about 20.8 mi, 21.7 mi, and 22.3 mi, respectively from Istanbul. Those looking to explore during their layover in Istanbul can rent a car from Istanbul for about $51 per day.

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

    Munich travelers tend to visit Theresienwiese, Marienplatz, and Altes Rathaus more than any other notable places. Theresienwiese, Marienplatz and Altes Rathaus are located about 18.8 mi, 17.8 mi, and 17.8 mi, respectively from Munich Franz Josef Strauss if you are interested in checking them out. Travelers in need of a car in Munich can rent one for about $62 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. Vienna 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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York to Sofia (average of $632). Flying from New York to Sofia in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,186). 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 August 14, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
SWISSCheapest$401Average$608FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
Air FranceCheapest$420Average$725FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
United AirlinesCheapest$428Average$761FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
LOTCheapest$437Average$701FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$503Average$706FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
Austrian AirlinesCheapest$507Average$880FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
KLMCheapest$535Average$759FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
British AirwaysCheapest$536Average$651FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
ITA AirwaysCheapest$542Average$888FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
LufthansaCheapest$543Average$846FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%

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