Miami to Sofia (MIA–SOF) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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5,670 mi airlines charter/private
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Connecting Flight Schedule 15 1-stop flights Verified 12m ago
No nonstop service between MIA and SOF. Nearest airports to MIA with scheduled service: Miami-Opa Locka Executive Airport (OPF, 8 mi) · Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport (FLL, 21 mi) · Palm Beach International Airport (PBI, 62 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
WAW Warsaw 11h 54m B6LO → LOSKTP Warsaw (WAW) to Sofia flights
MXP Ferno (VA) 12h 10m AAAYBA → FB Ferno (VA) (MXP) to Sofia flights
AMS Amsterdam 12h 21m 5YCVEK → BTFB Amsterdam (AMS) to Sofia flights
ZRH Zurich 12h 23m LX → FBLX Zurich (ZRH) to Sofia flights
BCN Barcelona 12h 48m AAAYBA → FBFRW6 Barcelona (BCN) to Sofia flights
LHR London 13h 23m AAAYBA → BAFB London (LHR) to Sofia flights
FRA Frankfurt am Main 13h 25m LHOSTG → ETFBLH Frankfurt am Main (FRA) to Sofia flights
FCO Rome 13h 53m AAAYAZ → AZFBW6 Rome (FCO) to Sofia flights
IST Istanbul 14h 20m 6EPKTG → 6EMSRJ Istanbul (IST) to Sofia flights
MAD Madrid 14h 20m 5YAAAY → FBFRW6 Madrid (MAD) to Sofia flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Miami to Sofia
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
5,670 mi 9h 35m nonstop +7h ahead

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

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Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for MIA to SOF.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
15
Hubs
~11h
Fastest
~33h
Longest
WAW ~11h 54m MXP ~12h 10m AMS ~12h 21m ZRH ~12h 23m BCN ~12h 48m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,362
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
MIA → SOF
43%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
43%
Return
SOF → MIA
74%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Arriving
74%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. MIA delays →
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Miami, it's 1:00 AM (next day) in Sofia.
Distance & Flight Time
5,670 mi / 9,124 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 9h 35m 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.
Getting to MIA

Metrorail Orange Line runs from downtown Miami to the MIA station (15 min from Government Center, $2.25). The MIA Mover people mover connects Metrorail to the terminal; free. Tri-Rail commuter rail serves the airport from Fort Lauderdale and West Palm Beach ($3.75–6.90).Ride-shares cost $15–25 from Miami Beach, $10–20 from downtown.

Facts

MIA–SOF Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Miami to Sofia route.
Route details
Distance5,670 mi / 9,124 km
Flight time9h 35m
Time difference+7 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: MIA
Full nameMiami International Airport
IATA / ICAOMIA / KMIA
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr55.9M
Elevation8 ft / 2 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 MIA to SOF flights.
Nonstop flights from Miami International Airport to Sofia Airport take about 9h 35m gate to gate. The route covers 5,670 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Warsaw Chopin, Milan Malpensa and Amsterdam.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to SOF and move between planes without you. On two separate tickets you collect your bags at the connecting airport and recheck them, so build in extra layover time.
Sofia is 7 hours ahead of Miami.
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 MIA to SOF

Miami International Airport (MIA) and Sofia Airport (SOF) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

MIA to SOF Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MIA to SOF is about 9 hours 35 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 5,670 miles (9,124 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Warsaw Chopin, Milan Malpensa and Amsterdam. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.