Statistics on Los Angeles -Sofia flights: what is the right price and when to buy your plane ticket?
Best time to go: what is the RIGHT price for a round-trip flight to Sofia (from: Los Angeles )
The average price to go to Sofia from Los Angeles airport is $ 830 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 685 (in february) and $ 1182 (in july), which is a saving of $ 146 or a surplus of $ 352 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.
The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $648 to $702 and it is generally more economical to leave on a tuesday and return on a monday on a flight with 1 or more layovers.
Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to Sofia before booking your flight.
If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your Los Angeles -Sofia plane ticket.
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 29615 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Sofia from Los Angeles and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.
Average price depending on the departure month
Data analysis:
By leaving in february, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 685, saving $ 146 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 830). Conversely, july will be the most expensive ($ 1182).
Flight Los Angeles -Sofia: when is the best time to go for the best price?
| Month | Good price* | Average price | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | $ 598 | $ 732 | good price |
| February | $ 593 | $ 685 the cheapest | very good price |
| March | $ 602 | $ 699 | good price |
| April | $ 607 | $ 737 | good price |
| May | $ 626 | $ 799 | good price |
| June | $ 904 | $ 1124 | high price |
| July | $ 982 | $ 1182 the most expensive | very high price |
| August | $ 727 | $ 900 | fair price |
| September | $ 630 | $ 765 | good price |
| October | $ 602 | $ 710 | good price |
| November | $ 608 | $ 710 | good price |
| December | $ 659 | $ 919 | fair price |
*great price to buy your plane ticket: if you see this price or cheaper during your flight search, go for it and buy it!
Price breakdown to travel from Los Angeles to Sofia
Data analysis:
The prices for flights from Los Angeles to Sofia range from $432 to $1458. 3% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $432 to $486), 1% at the maximum price (from $1404 to $1458). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $648 to $702 (15% of tickets).
Cheapest airlines for the Los Angeles ->Sofia flight
There are 18 companies that serve Los Angeles from Sofia airport: Turkish Airlines, Lufthansa, LOT, Norwegian, United, British Airways, KLM, norse atlantic airways (uk), Air France, Qatar Airways, Spirit Airlines, Austrian Airlines, Swiss, Air Canada, norse atlantic airways, Condor, Ita Airways and WestJet.
Data analysis:
Of the 29615 flights analyzed in previous years, Turkish Airlines was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (19% of the time) on the Los Angeles ->Sofia route.
Which day of the week to leave?
Data analysis:
Statistically, Los Angeles -Sofia flights departing on a tuesday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a tuesday as your departure date, you can save an average of $49. On the other hand, departing on a saturday may cost you an additional $59.
Which day of the week to come back?
Data analysis:
Statistically, return flights from Sofia to Los Angeles departing on a monday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a monday for your return date, you will save an average of $45. Conversely, departing from Sofia on a saturday may cost you an additional $78.
Top prices Los Angeles -Sofia
| Round trip | Dates | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles → Sofia | 06-04 to 13-04-2025 | $ 694 | layover flight with French bee |
| Los Angeles → Sofia | 15-04 to 29-04-2025 | $ 621 | layover flight with norse atlantic airways |
| Los Angeles → Sofia | 17-04 to 24-04-2025 | $ 699 | layover flight with Air France |
| Los Angeles → Sofia | 01-05 to 15-05-2025 | $ 653 | layover flight with norse atlantic airways |
| Los Angeles → Sofia | 02-05 to 16-05-2025 | $ 642 | layover flight with French bee |
| Los Angeles → Sofia | 05-05 to 15-05-2025 | $ 632 | layover flight with norse atlantic airways |
| Los Angeles → Sofia | 12-05 to 17-05-2025 | $ 657 | layover flight with norse atlantic airways |
| Los Angeles → Sofia | 13-05 to 20-05-2025 | $ 664 | layover flight with norse atlantic airways |
| Los Angeles → Sofia | 01-10 to 15-10-2025 | $ 639 | layover flight with KLM |
| Los Angeles → Sofia | 08-10 to 22-10-2025 | $ 674 | layover flight with Lufthansa |
When to book your flight Los Angeles - Sofia to get the cheapest price?
Statistically, you will make the biggest savings by buying your plane ticket between 1 to 2 months in advance. However, you may end up paying a high price if you book between 9 to 10 months in advance.
Did you know: the price of plane tickets not only varies depending on how far in advance you book, but also on the day of the week you book! So, to maximize your chances of getting the best price for a Los Angeles -Sofia flight, it is recommended to book your ticket on a sunday.
How far in advance should I buy my flight?
Data analysis:
To get the cheapest flight ticket from Los Angeles to Sofia, it is recommended to buy it 1 to 2 months before departure (it is then on average 788 $, which is a saving of 42 $ compared to the overall average price). On the other hand, if you buy your ticket 9 to 10 months in advance, you will pay the full price (217 $ more than the average price).
Depending on the departure month
The best time to buy your Los Angeles to Sofia flight ticket may vary depending on your departure month. Therefore, we offer you statistics on when to book your flight month by month.
| Departure on... | How far in advance should I book? |
|---|---|
| January | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 638 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 684), 4 to 5 months ($ 715), 5 to 6 months ($ 718), 6 to 7 months ($ 661) |
| February | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 571 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 675), 1 to 2 months ($ 626), 2 to 3 months ($ 623) |
| March | Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 594 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 632), 2 to 3 months ($ 672), 3 to 4 months ($ 643) |
| April | Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 684 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 726), 2 to 3 months ($ 688), 3 to 4 months ($ 691), 5 to 6 months ($ 725) |
| May | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 720 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 741), 3 to 4 months ($ 727), 4 to 5 months ($ 754), 6 to 7 months ($ 740) |
| June | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 1031 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1071), 4 to 5 months ($ 1056), 6 to 7 months ($ 1106) |
| July | Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 1107 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1148), 2 to 3 months ($ 1178), 5 to 6 months ($ 1178), 6 to 7 months ($ 1178) |
| August | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 801 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 834), 3 to 4 months ($ 830), 5 to 6 months ($ 856), 6 to 7 months ($ 866) |
| September | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 670 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 739), 2 to 3 months ($ 717), 4 to 5 months ($ 723), 5 to 6 months ($ 727), 6 to 7 months ($ 716), 7 to 8 months ($ 751), 8 to 9 months ($ 758) |
| October | Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 618 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 667), 2 to 3 months ($ 629), 3 to 4 months ($ 667), 5 to 6 months ($ 667), 6 to 7 months ($ 667) |
| November | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 642 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 690), 2 to 3 months ($ 645), 4 to 5 months ($ 704), 6 to 7 months ($ 669) |
| December | Best time: 6 to 7 months before departure (average price: 696 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 900), 3 to 4 months ($ 849), 4 to 5 months ($ 815), 5 to 6 months ($ 837) |
What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?
Data analysis:
Statistically, sunday is the day when plane tickets for Los Angeles ->Sofia are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a sunday, you will save $17. Conversely, by buying it on a wednesday, you may end up paying $21 more.
Los Angeles to Sofia: flight price when booking today
Information: this data is not statistics but comes from real prices collected less than 7 days ago. Some months may not be available as we do not have enough data for them.
| Month | Current price | Our opinion | |
|---|---|---|---|
| April 2025 | $ 774 $621 to $952 | high price | Find a flight |
| May 2025 | $ 1043 $632 to $5671 | very high price | Find a flight |
| June 2025 | $ 891 $819 to $962 | very good price | Find a flight |
| July 2025 | $ 928 $912 to $936 | very good price | Find a flight |
| August 2025 | $ 888 $807 to $961 | very good price | Find a flight |
| September 2025 | $ 704 $699 to $711 | very good price | Find a flight |
| October 2025 | $ 657 $639 to $674 | very good price | Find a flight |
| November 2025 | $ 726 $726 to $726 | high price | Find a flight |
| December 2025 | $ 950 $950 to $950 | high price | Find a flight |
Data analysis:
Compared to the average price, june, july, august, september and october are cheaper to travel to Sofia. So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!