Best time to go: what is the RIGHT price for a round-trip flight to Sofia (from: New York City)

The average price to go to Sofia from New York City airport is $ 640 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 517 (in march) and $ 916 (in july), which is a saving of $ 123 or a surplus of $ 277 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.

The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $521 to $574 and it is generally more economical to leave on a wednesday and return on a tuesday 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 New York City-Sofia plane ticket.

How are these data calculated?

We have studied a sample of 48538 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Sofia from New York City 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 march, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 517, saving $ 123 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 640). Conversely, july will be the most expensive ($ 916).

Flight New York City-Sofia: when is the best time to go for the best price?

Month Good price* Average price Our opinion
January$ 469 $ 531 good price
February$ 471 $ 520 good price
March$ 440 $ 517 very good price
April$ 503 $ 572 good price
May$ 520 $ 611 good price
June$ 620 $ 766 fair price
July$ 742 $ 916 very high price
August$ 670 $ 827 high price
September$ 491 $ 583 good price
October$ 487 $ 549 good price
November$ 478 $ 532 good price
December$ 564 $ 754 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 New York City to Sofia

Data analysis:

The prices for flights from New York City to Sofia range from $312 to $1147. 1% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $313 to $365), 1% at the maximum price (from $1094 to $1147). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $521 to $574 (16% of tickets).

Cheapest airlines for the New York City->Sofia flight

There are 19 companies that serve New York City from Sofia airport: Turkish Airlines, United, norse atlantic airways, Fly Play, Norwegian, Lufthansa, LOT, norse atlantic airways (uk), British Airways, Air France, TAP, Swiss, Qatar Airways, Austrian Airlines, KLM, French bee, Air Canada, Ita Airways and Level.

Data analysis:

Of the 48538 flights analyzed in previous years, Turkish Airlines was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (11% of the time) on the New York City->Sofia route.

Which day of the week to leave?

Data analysis:

Statistically, New York City-Sofia flights departing on a wednesday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a wednesday as your departure date, you can save an average of $40. On the other hand, departing on a saturday may cost you an additional $51.

Which day of the week to come back?

Data analysis:

Statistically, return flights from Sofia to New York City departing on a tuesday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a tuesday for your return date, you will save an average of $46. Conversely, departing from Sofia on a thursday may cost you an additional $54.


Top prices New York City-Sofia

Round tripDatesPrice
New York City → Sofia03-12 to 10-12-2024$ 483 
New York City → Sofia12-01 to 26-01-2025$ 500 
New York City → Sofia14-01 to 28-01-2025$ 494 
New York City → Sofia22-01 to 29-01-2025$ 482 
New York City → Sofia23-01 to 29-01-2025$ 480 
New York City → Sofia02-02 to 15-02-2025$ 500 
New York City → Sofia02-03 to 17-03-2025$ 487 
New York City → Sofia03-03 to 18-03-2025$ 482 
New York City → Sofia05-03 to 09-03-2025$ 505 
New York City → Sofia13-03 to 18-03-2025$ 489 


When to book your flight New York City - 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 10 to 11 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 New York City-Sofia flight, it is recommended to book your ticket on a friday.

How far in advance should I buy my flight?

Data analysis:

To get the cheapest flight ticket from New York City to Sofia, it is recommended to buy it 1 to 2 months before departure (it is then on average 622 $, which is a saving of 18 $ compared to the overall average price). On the other hand, if you buy your ticket 10 to 11 months in advance, you will pay the full price (104 $ more than the average price).

Depending on the departure month

The best time to buy your New York City 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: 482 $)

Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 495)

February

Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 468 $)

Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 485), 2 to 3 months ($ 475)

March

Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 456 $)

Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 467), 3 to 4 months ($ 463), 4 to 5 months ($ 461), 6 to 7 months ($ 503)

April

Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 516 $)

Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 568), 2 to 3 months ($ 550), 3 to 4 months ($ 518), 4 to 5 months ($ 531), 6 to 7 months ($ 564)

May

Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 555 $)

Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 582), 2 to 3 months ($ 557), 5 to 6 months ($ 583)

June

Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 680 $)

Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 760), 2 to 3 months ($ 719), 3 to 4 months ($ 719), 4 to 5 months ($ 749), 6 to 7 months ($ 699)

July

Best time: 8 to 9 months before departure (average price: 814 $)

Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 914), 1 to 2 months ($ 848), 5 to 6 months ($ 887), 6 to 7 months ($ 893)

August

Best time: 9 to 10 months before departure (average price: 634 $)

Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 753), 2 to 3 months ($ 823), 8 to 9 months ($ 707), 10 to 11 months ($ 776), 11 to 12 months ($ 757)

September

Best time: 8 to 9 months before departure (average price: 515 $)

Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 562), 2 to 3 months ($ 568), 3 to 4 months ($ 562), 5 to 6 months ($ 574), 6 to 7 months ($ 560), 7 to 8 months ($ 530)

October

Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 514 $)

Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 541), 4 to 5 months ($ 537), 7 to 8 months ($ 533)

November

Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 496 $)

Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 507), 9 to 10 months ($ 527)

December

Best time: 9 to 10 months before departure (average price: 662 $)

Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 736), 3 to 4 months ($ 751), 4 to 5 months ($ 731), 6 to 7 months ($ 671)

What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?

Data analysis:

Statistically, friday is the day when plane tickets for New York City->Sofia are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a friday, you will save $10. Conversely, by buying it on a sunday, you may end up paying $10 more.



New York City 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
December 2024$ 1115
$483 to $1933
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January 2025$ 687
$480 to $1419
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February 2025$ 616
$500 to $828
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March 2025$ 529
$482 to $604
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April 2025$ 661
$576 to $783
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May 2025$ 877
$575 to $1165
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June 2025$ 1098
$631 to $1493
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July 2025$ 1113
$797 to $1484
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August 2025$ 1174
$679 to $1341
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September 2025$ 641
$566 to $702
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October 2025$ 649
$585 to $702
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Data analysis:

Compared to the average price, no month is currently cheaper. We therefore advise you to wait for prices to drop before booking your flight to Sofia.



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