New York to Sofia (JFK–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.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
VIE Vienna 10h 35m OS → FRNHOS Vienna (VIE) to Sofia flights
ZRH Zurich 10h 52m DLLX → FBLXQR Zurich (ZRH) to Sofia flights
FRA Frankfurt am Main 11h 10m DEDLET → ETFBLH Frankfurt am Main (FRA) to Sofia flights
CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) 11h 15m AAAFAY → AFFB Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) (CDG) to Sofia flights
FCO Rome 11h 15m AAAYAZ → AZFBW6 Rome (FCO) to Sofia flights
BCN Barcelona 11h 39m AAAMAY → FBFRW6 Barcelona (BCN) to Sofia flights
MUC Munich 11h 40m LHSN → LHLXSQ Munich (MUC) to Sofia flights
IST Istanbul 11h 40m 6EAVB6 → 6EMSRJ Istanbul (IST) to Sofia flights
NCE Nice, Alpes-Maritimes 11h 42m DL → W6 Nice, Alpes-Maritimes (NCE) to Sofia flights
AMS Amsterdam 11h 50m DLKL → BTFBKL Amsterdam (AMS) 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
46
Hubs
~10h
Fastest
~34h
Longest
BUD ~10h 6m VIE ~10h 35m BGR ~10h 50m ZRH ~10h 52m FRA ~11h 10m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
3,013
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
19%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
19%
Return
SOF → JFK
84%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
84%
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, Zürich 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, Zürich and Frankfurt Main. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.