San Jose to Varna (SJC–VAR) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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6,554 mi airlines charter/private ~1/wk
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Connecting Flight Schedule 1 1-stop flight Verified 1w ago
Charter / private route. No scheduled airline service — operated by VistaJet Limited.
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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 1 hub
BWI Baltimore ~15h 25m WN → Baltimore (BWI) to Varna flights
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San Jose to Varna
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
6,554 mi 12h 16m nonstop +10h ahead

SJC–VAR has no scheduled airline service; it is flown by charter / private operators. 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for SJC to VAR.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
1
Hubs
~15h
Fastest
~15h
Longest
BWI ~15h 25m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
63
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
SJC → VAR
69%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
69%
Return
VAR → SJC
79%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
79%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. SJC delays →
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+10h
Varna is 10 hours ahead of San Jose.
SJC: PDT · VAR: EEST

When it's 6:00 PM in San Jose, it's 4:00 AM (next day) in Varna.
Distance & Flight Time
6,554 mi / 10,547 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 12h 16m 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

SJC–VAR Quick Facts

Key statistics for the San Jose to Varna route.
Route details
Distance6,554 mi / 10,547 km
Flight time12h 16m
Time difference+10 hours
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
Weekly flights~1 out
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: SJC
Full nameNorman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport
IATA / ICAOSJC / KSJC
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr11.6M
Elevation62 ft / 19 m
Destination: VAR
Full nameVarna Airport
IATA / ICAOVAR / LBWN
TimezoneEurope/Sofia
Elevation230 ft / 70 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SJC to VAR flights.
Nonstop flights from Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport to Varna Airport take about 12h 16m gate to gate. The route covers 6,554 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time.
Varna is 10 hours ahead of San Jose.
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 SJC to VAR

Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) and Varna Airport (VAR) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

SJC to VAR Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SJC to VAR is about 12 hours 16 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 6,554 miles (10,547 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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