Charleston to Sofia (CHS–SOF) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

Last scheduled nonstop: Jun 2026.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 1 hub
CVG Cincinnati / Covington ~12h 39m G4MX → CMB Cincinnati / Covington (CVG) to Sofia flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Charleston to Sofia
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 5,322 mi 8h 48m nonstop +7h ahead

CHS–SOF had nonstop service, last on the schedule in June 2026. There's no nonstop on it right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. The connecting options below are sorted by layover. Nonstop, it's about 5,322 miles in 8h 48m.

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All flights from Sofia (SOF) Sofia to Charleston flights
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop CHS–SOF service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
CMB CMB 0 – – 20% – –
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: CMB (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for CHS to SOF.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
1
Hubs
~12h
Fastest
~12h
Longest
CVG ~12h 39m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
318
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
CHS → SOF
20%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
20%
Return
SOF → CHS
56%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Arriving
56%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. CHS delays →
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+7h
Sofia is 7 hours ahead of Charleston.
CHS: EDT · SOF: EEST

When it's 6:00 PM in Charleston, it's 1:00 AM (next day) in Sofia.
Distance & Flight Time
5,322 mi / 8,564 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 8h 48m gate to gate.
Visa & Entry

US passport holders enter Bulgaria visa-free for stays up to 90 days within any 180-day period. Bulgaria joined the Schengen area in 2024, so the 90-day clock is now shared with all other Schengen countries. Passport must be valid for at least 3 months beyond the planned departure from the Schengen area.

Verify entry requirements with official sources before travel.
Facts

CHS–SOF Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Charleston to Sofia route.
Route details
Distance5,322 mi / 8,564 km
Flight time8h 48m
Time difference+7 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: CHS
Full nameCharleston International Airport
IATA / ICAOCHS / KCHS
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr6.2M
Elevation46 ft / 14 m
Destination: SOF
Full nameSofia Airport
IATA / ICAOSOF / LBSF
TimezoneEurope/Sofia
Passengers/yr7.9M
Elevation1,742 ft / 531 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about CHS to SOF flights.
Nonstop flights from Charleston International Airport to Sofia Airport take about 8h 48m gate to gate. The route covers 5,322 miles.
1 airline operated the nonstop from CHS to SOF. The last scheduled nonstop was in June 2026. There's no nonstop right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. See the connection options above, ranked by layover.
Not right now. The last scheduled nonstop was in June 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 8h 48m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time.
Sofia is 7 hours ahead of Charleston.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from CHS to SOF

Charleston International Airport (CHS) and Sofia Airport (SOF) had nonstop service, last on the schedule in June 2026. The nonstop is dormant right now, so the way to fly it today is one connection, and the options above are sorted by layover.

CHS to SOF Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from CHS to SOF is about 8 hours 48 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 5,322 miles (8,564 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.