New York to Sofia (JFK–SOF) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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airlines charter/private
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Connecting Flight Schedule 33 1-stop flights
No nonstop service between JFK and SOF. Nearest airports to JFK with scheduled service: LaGuardia Airport (LGA, 11 mi) · Teterboro Airport (TEB, 21 mi) · Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR, 21 mi)
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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.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
VIE Vienna 10h 6m OS → FRNHOS Vienna (VIE) to Sofia flights
WAW Warsaw 10h 27m B6LO → LOSKTP Warsaw (WAW) to Sofia flights
FRA Frankfurt am Main 10h 50m DEDLET → ETFBLH Frankfurt am Main (FRA) to Sofia flights
FCO Rome 11h 12m AAAYAZ → AZFBW6 Rome (FCO) to Sofia flights
ZRH Zurich 11h 13m DLLX → LX Zurich (ZRH) to Sofia flights
CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) 11h 18m AAAFAY → AFFB Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) (CDG) to Sofia flights
OSL Oslo (Gardermoen) 11h 30m SK → DY Oslo (Gardermoen) (OSL) to Sofia flights
MUC Munich 11h 40m LHSN → LHLXSQ Munich (MUC) to Sofia flights
BEG Belgrade 11h 40m B6JU → AFB6FB Belgrade (BEG) to Sofia flights
IST Istanbul 11h 40m 6EAVB6 → 6EMSRJ Istanbul (IST) to Sofia flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
New York to Sofia
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
+7h ahead

While no nonstop service exists between JFK and SOF, 1-stop connecting options are available.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for JFK to SOF.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
33
Hubs
~10h
Fastest
~34h
Longest
VIE ~10h 6m WAW ~10h 27m FRA ~10h 50m FCO ~11h 12m ZRH ~11h 13m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
3,092
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
JFK → SOF
21%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
21%
Return
SOF → JFK
92%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
92%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. JFK delays →
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in New York, it's 1:00 AM (next day) in Sofia.
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.
Getting to JFK

The AirTrain connects JFK to the NYC subway and Long Island Rail Road at Jamaica Station (Howard Beach is the other connection point). Subway fare plus AirTrain totals $9.25 from midtown Manhattan; allow 60–75 minutes. LIRR from Penn Station takes 25–30 minutes to Jamaica, then 8–10 minutes on AirTrain; total fare around $10–15 depending on time of day.Taxis from Manhattan to JFK are a flat rate of $70 plus tolls and tip ($85–95 all-in). Ride-shares cost $45–80 depending on traffic and time of day. A dedicated express rail (JFK Connect) has been proposed but does not exist yet.

Facts

JFK–SOF Quick Facts

Key statistics for the New York to Sofia route.
Route details
Time difference+7 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: JFK
Full nameJohn F. Kennedy International Airport
IATA / ICAOJFK / KJFK
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr62.9M
Elevation13 ft / 4 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 JFK to SOF flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Vienna, Warsaw Chopin and Frankfurt Main.
Sofia is 7 hours ahead of New York.
Yes, return flights from SOF to JFK are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Vienna, Warsaw Chopin and Frankfurt Main. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.