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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from New York to Sofia Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from R 8,293. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Sofia.R 4,108 per passenger.Departing Thu, 24 Sep.One-way flight with Norse Atlantic Airways (UK).Outbound indirect flight with Norse Atlantic Airways (UK), departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Thu, 24 Sep, arriving in Sofia.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 4,108, select.
Sofia.R 4,263 per passenger.Departing Wed, 7 Oct.One-way flight with Norse Atlantic Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Norse Atlantic Airways, departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Wed, 7 Oct, arriving in Sofia.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 4,263, select.
Sofia.R 4,379 per passenger.Departing Sun, 23 Aug.One-way flight with Air Serbia.Outbound indirect flight with Air Serbia, departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Sun, 23 Aug, arriving in Sofia.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 4,379, select.
Sofia.R 4,592 per passenger.Departing Tue, 28 Apr.One-way flight with Norse Atlantic Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Norse Atlantic Airways, departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Tue, 28 Apr, arriving in Sofia.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 4,592, select.
Sofia.R 4,813 per passenger.Departing Mon, 23 Mar.One-way flight with Norse Atlantic Airways (UK).Outbound indirect flight with Norse Atlantic Airways (UK), departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Mon, 23 Mar, arriving in Sofia.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 4,813, select.
Sofia.R 4,987 per passenger.Departing Fri, 1 May.One-way flight with Norse Atlantic Airways (UK).Outbound indirect flight with Norse Atlantic Airways (UK), departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Fri, 1 May, arriving in Sofia.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 4,987, select.
Sofia.R 5,848 per passenger.Departing Mon, 1 Jun.One-way flight with Virgin Atlantic.Outbound indirect flight with Virgin Atlantic, departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Mon, 1 Jun, arriving in Sofia.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 5,848, select.
Sofia.R 6,355 per passenger.Departing Sun, 12 Jul.One-way flight with TAP Air Portugal.Outbound indirect flight with TAP Air Portugal, departs from New York Newark on Sun, 12 Jul, arriving in Sofia.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 6,355, select.
Sofia.R 8,938 per passenger.Departing Sat, 2 Jan.One-way flight with SWISS.Outbound indirect flight with SWISS, departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Sat, 2 Jan, arriving in Sofia.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 8,938, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from New York to Sofia

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like New York to Sofia flights are currently cheapest in September.
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from R 4,379
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from R 4,263
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New York to Sofia: Alternative routes

Compare routes from New York to Sofia below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Sofia.

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New York to Sofia: Flight information

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Cheapest flight foundR 4,108
Cheapest month to flySeptember

Finding cheap flights from New York to Sofia: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from New York to Sofia is R 8,164. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
Currently, there are no airlines that fly direct from New York to Sofia. But we found flights with one stop from R 8,164.
As of March 2026, there are no flights flying from New York to Sofia.
The cheapest month to fly from New York to Sofia is usually September.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it is currently cheapest to fly from New York to Sofia Airport on Tuesday, 8 September 2026.
No airlines currently offer direct flights between New York and Sofia Airport. Most routes have one or more stops.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Sofia but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Sofia is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
The cheapest airline that flies to Sofia is Air Serbia .

Travelling from New York to Sofia Airport (SOF): What you need to know

  • Sofia is seven hours ahead of New York. Sofia Airport is located in Sofia, which is in the UTC+2 timezone.

  • Leave plenty of time to make your flight from New York to SOF. As a rule of thumb, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.

  • If you're getting away during a popular month like July, get to the terminal even earlier. You'll want to arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours ahead of domestic departures. Check-in and security lines will be longer during holiday periods like Christmas and New Year.

Airports in New York

New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)

  • We make it easy to find cheap flights from New York to SOF that include a stopover. To explore your options leaving from New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK), uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Top stopovers between JFK and SOF include:

    • Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport (FCO)

    • Vienna International Airport (VIE)

    • Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)

  • Located around 24 kilometres from central New York, JFK can be reached in about 45 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey by public transport is roughly 50 minutes.

  • Have an early flight from New York to Sofia Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and sneak in some bonus sleep) by picking one of these hotels close to New York John F. Kennedy International Airport:

  • 73% of flights that depart New York John F. Kennedy International Airport reach their destination on schedule.

  • You'll find JFK at JFK Airport.

Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)

  • Split up your flight from New York to Sofia Airport with a stop so you can stretch your legs or tick a new place off your list. Top stopovers between Newark Liberty International Airport and SOF include:

    • Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport (FCO)

    • Vienna International Airport (VIE)

    • Geneva Airport (GVA)

  • On public transport, you can travel from central New York to EWR in about 1 hour. The airport is roughly 24 kilometres away, and making the trip by car takes approximately 35 minutes.

  • Start your holiday early with an extra night away from home. Before catching your New York to SOF flight, stay in one of these hotels close to Newark Liberty International Airport:

  • Newark Liberty International Airport has an on-time performance of 71%. This figure shows how often flights that depart from this airport reach their destination on time.

  • EWR is located at Building 1, Conrad Road.

New York LaGuardia Airport (LGA)

  • LGA is around 13 kilometres from central New York. Driving from the city centre to the terminal takes about 30 minutes. If you're thinking about using public transport, expect a journey time of around 55 minutes.

  • Sleep a little longer, move a little slower, and still make your New York to Sofia Airport flight with time to spare. These accommodation options near New York LaGuardia Airport make getting to the terminal a breeze if you're jetting off early:

  • The on-time performance record of LGA is 69%. In simpler terms, that's how often flights from this airport reach their final stop as planned.

  • The street address of New York LaGuardia Airport is Hangar 7 Centre.

About Sofia Airport (SOF)

Getting from Sofia Airport (SOF) to central Sofia

  • Sofia Airport is around 10 kilometres from central Sofia. It takes around 25 minutes or so to get to the city by car.

  • It'll take around 30 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.

How to find the cheapest flights from New York to Sofia Airport (SOF)

  • R 4,108 is the best price for a one-way ticket from New York to Sofia Airport. A return flight starts from R 8,164. These prices can change depending on demand.

  • Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap flights from New York to SOF if you book ahead. Airlines often have some great early bird rates.

  • The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest New York to Sofia Airport tickets throughout the month. It's an easy way to snap up a bargain if your trip dates aren't set in stone.

  • Locking in a cheap plane ticket from New York to SOF is easy with Price Alerts. Simply create one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know when a better deal is available.

  • Filters make it easier to land a deal on your flight from New York to Sofia Airport. Pick the airlines, flight times and number of stops that check all your boxes. Then sort the results by 'Cheapest' to bring up the lowest fares right away.

The best time to fly from New York to Sofia Airport (SOF)

  • It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from New York to Sofia Airport (SOF). July is the peak month for travel to Sofia. If you're all about a more relaxed kind of trip, think about going in December.

  • When booking your New York to SOF plane ticket, consider the type of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Sofia, with temperatures ranging from 13ºC (55ºF) to 32ºC (90ºF).

  • January has temperatures of between -11ºC (12ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF). Search for cheap tickets from New York to Sofia Airport around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.

More about Sofia

  • Start your Sofia trip off on the right foot by choosing the ideal place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from New York to Sofia Airport, explore our range of accommodation options including:

  • Boyana Church and National Historical Museum are a couple of popular attractions to put on your Sofia itinerary. Continue your sightseeing adventures at Cathedral of the Dormition.

Explore more of Bulgaria

  • Plovdiv is just one of the many cities in Bulgaria waiting to be discovered once you've taken in the sights of Sofia. Around 129 kilometres away to the southeast, well-known attractions include Plovdiv Roman Theatre, Municipal Institute "Ancient Plovdiv" and Museum Centre for Contemporary History.

  • If you're interested in discovering another side of Bulgaria, head for Stara Zagora, about 193 kilometres east of Sofia. Antique's mosaic, State Opera Stara Zagora and Stara Zagora Art Gallery are the start of reasons to visit.

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