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$242+ 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 1/19. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
NYC — SOF
Jan 17 — Jan 241
Sat 1/17
Sat 1/24
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 December 18, 2025.

This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/15. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/298:41 pmJFK - SOF
2 stops40h 29mBritish Airways
Wed 1/149:00 pmSOF - JFK
1 stop31h 05mBritish Airways
Deal found 12/15$554
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/14. 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.
Sun 12/2812:30 amJFK - SOF
1 stop18h 00mMultiple Airlines
Mon 2/99:30 amSOF - JFK
2 stops19h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/14$618
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/14. 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.
Sun 12/2812:30 amJFK - SOF
1 stop18h 00mMultiple Airlines
Wed 2/116:00 amSOF - JFK
1 stop16h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/14$656
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/14. 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.
Sun 12/2812:30 amJFK - SOF
1 stop18h 00mMultiple Airlines
Tue 2/106:00 amSOF - JFK
1 stop16h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/14$657
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/15. 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 Ovago is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/295:30 pmJFK - SOF
1 stop12h 45mMultiple Airlines
Wed 1/1412:35 pmSOF - JFK
1 stop32h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/15$670
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/14. 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.
Sun 12/285:30 pmJFK - SOF
1 stop22h 15mMultiple Airlines
Mon 2/92:35 pmSOF - JFK
1 stop14h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/14$676
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/14. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/2510:35 pmJFK - SOF
1 stop32h 15mLOT
Wed 2/112:35 pmSOF - JFK
1 stop13h 00mLOT
Deal found 12/14$679
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/14. 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.
Sun 12/2812:30 amJFK - SOF
1 stop18h 00mMultiple Airlines
Sun 2/86:00 amSOF - JFK
1 stop16h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/14$702
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 12/284:30 pmEWR - SOF
2 stops23h 15mUnited Airlines
Wed 12/317:55 amSOF - EWR
2 stops22h 20mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/16$713
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/14. 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.
Sun 12/285:30 pmJFK - SOF
1 stop22h 15mMultiple Airlines
Tue 2/1010:45 amSOF - JFK
2 stops18h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/14$725
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/14. 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.
Sun 12/285:30 pmJFK - SOF
1 stop22h 15mMultiple Airlines
Wed 2/116:05 amSOF - JFK
1 stop16h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/14$726
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Wed 12/247:30 pmEWR - SOF
2 stops21h 25mAustrian Airlines
Thu 1/86:45 pmSOF - EWR
2 stops23h 35mAustrian Airlines
Deal found 12/15$782

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 December 18, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$366
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$242
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$985
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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 December 18, 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

Mon 1/12

5:55 pm-6:00 pm

1 stop17h 05m

Sofia

Mon 1/19

6:45 pm-1:55 pm

1 stop26h 10m

$366

NewarkSofia

EWR - SOF

EWRSOF

Newark

Wed 1/14

6:05 pm-1:50 pm

1 stop12h 45m

Sofia

Fri 1/23

7:55 am-2:15 pm

1 stop13h 20m

$373

NewarkSofia

EWR - SOF

EWRSOF

Newark

Wed 1/14

11:10 pm-5:50 pm

1 stop11h 40m

Sofia

Wed 1/21

2:35 pm-9:00 pm

1 stop13h 25m

$386

NewarkSofia

EWR - SOF

EWRSOF

Newark

Sun 1/11

5:00 pm-1:00 pm

1 stop13h 00m

Sofia

Mon 1/26

6:45 pm-1:55 pm

1 stop26h 10m

$390

NewarkSofia

EWR - SOF

EWRSOF

Newark

Sun 1/11

5:00 pm-1:00 pm

1 stop13h 00m

Sofia

Wed 1/21

7:55 am-1:55 pm

1 stop13h 00m

$394

NewarkSofia

EWR - SOF

EWRSOF

Newark

Sun 1/11

5:00 pm-1:00 pm

1 stop13h 00m

Sofia

Tue 1/20

2:00 pm-7:05 pm

1 stop12h 05m

$396

NewarkSofia

EWR - SOF

EWRSOF

Newark

Mon 1/12

7:55 pm-10:45 pm

2 stops19h 50m

Sofia

Mon 1/19

6:45 pm-1:55 pm

1 stop26h 10m

$408

NewarkSofia

EWR - SOF

EWRSOF

Newark

Mon 1/12

2:30 pm-1:15 pm

2 stops15h 45m

Sofia

Tue 1/20

7:55 am-1:55 pm

1 stop13h 00m

$408

NewarkSofia

EWR - SOF

EWRSOF

Newark

Sun 4/5

7:36 am-12:05 pm

2 stops21h 29m

Sofia

Wed 5/13

6:10 am-7:39 am

2 stops32h 29m

$417

NewarkSofia

EWR - SOF

EWRSOF

Newark

Mon 4/13

4:56 pm-11:10 pm

2 stops23h 14m

Sofia

Wed 5/13

6:10 am-8:08 am

2 stops32h 58m

$417

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Compare providers for flights from New York to Sofia

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 December.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
OvagoPrice 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 eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on New York-Sofia flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >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 eDreams the most. eDreams 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 December 12, 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 $233). Flying from New York to Sofia in May is currently the most expensive (average of $572). 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 December 18, 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.

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.

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 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 December 18, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from New York to Sofia, such as Austrian Airlines, LOT, and United Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Austrian Airlines
7.6
Good
879 reviews

Entertainment

6.8

Food

6.8

Boarding

7.6

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Andrew,Sep 2025

FLR - VIE

Staff was really nice, they provided water as a beverage. Otherwise you had to purchase beverages or food. A complementary chocolate was provided at the end of the flight.
Austrian Airlines
7.6
Good
879 reviews
Austrian Airlines
7.6
Good
879 reviews

Entertainment

6.8

Food

6.8

Boarding

7.6

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Andrew,Sep 2025

FLR - VIE

Staff was really nice, they provided water as a beverage. Otherwise you had to purchase beverages or food. A complementary chocolate was provided at the end of the flight.
LOT
7.5
Good
1,149 reviews
Austrian Airlines
7.6
Good
879 reviews

Entertainment

6.8

Food

6.8

Boarding

7.6

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Andrew,Sep 2025

FLR - VIE

Staff was really nice, they provided water as a beverage. Otherwise you had to purchase beverages or food. A complementary chocolate was provided at the end of the flight.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,095 reviews
Austrian Airlines
7.6
Good
879 reviews

Entertainment

6.8

Food

6.8

Boarding

7.6

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Andrew,Sep 2025

FLR - VIE

Staff was really nice, they provided water as a beverage. Otherwise you had to purchase beverages or food. A complementary chocolate was provided at the end of the flight.
Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
4,103 reviews
Austrian Airlines
7.6
Good
879 reviews

Entertainment

6.8

Food

6.8

Boarding

7.6

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Andrew,Sep 2025

FLR - VIE

Staff was really nice, they provided water as a beverage. Otherwise you had to purchase beverages or food. A complementary chocolate was provided at the end of the flight.
Lufthansa
6.8
Okay
7,637 reviews
Austrian Airlines
7.6
Good
879 reviews

Entertainment

6.8

Food

6.8

Boarding

7.6

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Andrew,Sep 2025

FLR - VIE

Staff was really nice, they provided water as a beverage. Otherwise you had to purchase beverages or food. A complementary chocolate was provided at the end of the flight.

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 Austrian Airlines, LOT, and United Airlines fly from New York to Sofia in about 11h 40m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 5h 25m. 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 British Airways. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $356 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Austrian Airlines and SWISS, starting at $398 and $401 round-trip. Users have found that British Airways is 49% 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 $241 on Air Serbia. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Austrian Airlines from $351 and SWISS from $354 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 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 Laleli Camii. Taksim Square, Beyazit Meydani, and Laleli Camii are located about 20.8 mi, 21.7 mi, and 21.5 mi, respectively from Istanbul. Those looking to explore during their layover in Istanbul can rent a car from Istanbul for about $32 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 $45 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, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York to Sofia (average of $233). Flying from New York to Sofia in May is currently the most expensive (average of $572). 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 December 18, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
British AirwaysCheapest$356Average$662FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
Austrian AirlinesCheapest$398Average$798FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
SWISSCheapest$401Average$608FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
Air FranceCheapest$420Average$752FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
United AirlinesCheapest$428Average$720FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
LOTCheapest$437Average$726FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
LufthansaCheapest$454Average$783FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
KLMCheapest$459Average$691FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
JetBlueCheapest$478Average$984FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
ITA AirwaysCheapest$542Average$882FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%

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