Cheap Flights from ATL to SOF: When to Fly from Atlanta to Sofia

 

The cheapest times to fly from ATL to SOF are

• January 1st to April 8th
• April 30th to May 20th
• October 8th to December 9th

based on data collected exclusively by Champion Traveler across tens of millions of flights. Among all the dates above, the very cheapest time to fly from ATL to SOF is late January and early February. Prices can be as high as $1445 for Saturday flights during mid December, or as low as $634 for Tuesday flights around late January and early February.

 

When to Fly to Sofia

Flying from Atlanta, GA (ATL) to Sofia (SOF) will usually cost between $774 to $1323 per person if booking more than four weeks in advance. On average the very cheapest time to fly is late January and early February with an average ticket price of $800. Due to high demand the most expensive time to fly is mid December, with an average price of $1307. Planning your trip to low-cost times can easily save you $507 on economy flights and even more on first-class flights. Generally, any price below $952 can be considered a good price for a round-trip ATL to SOF flight.

See below for a graph of average weekly prices for the ATL to SOF route. All prices are for round-trip tickets in USD.

Compared to other flights, the ATL to SOF flight is priced close to the average and costs less than the average flight leaving from Atlanta. The average price per mile (for a direct flight) is $0.11, which is far below average.

 

Flight Prices by Day of the Week

Tuesday is usually the cheapest day to depart and return on this flight. Saturdays are the most expensive days to fly to Sofia, and Fridays are the most expensive days to return to Atlanta. Selecting flights on the least expensive days could save you up to $106 (10%) on this flight.

Departing prices are for round-trip flights returning on the day of departure. For example, a flight departing on Tuesday and returning a week later will cost an average of $931. Return trip prices are from the SOF to ATL flight, and often highlight the quality of our data in showing the same trend.

 

Nonstop Flights and Layovers

Travelers looking to fly from ATL to SOF can generally find a 1-layover flight. Because there is not usually a direct flight option the real-world direct flight time of 10 hour 49 minutes may not be realistic.

 

Flight Hacking ATL to SOF

Flight hacking is when you book two tickets instead of a layover, sometimes with different airlines. You will need to either bring only a carry-on bag (highly recommended) or leave yourself plenty of time to go through security again. Flight hacking is completely allowed, but airlines don’t always tell you the cheapest way to get from ATL to SOF — but Champion Traveler does!

 

Flight Questions Answered

Still have questions about flying from ATL to SOF? We’ve got answers.

Which airlines fly this route?

You can find 19 major airlines flying this route most often: Air Canada, Air France, Alitalia, American, Austrian, British Airways, Delta, Emirates, Iberia, KLM, LOT, Lufthansa, Qatar Airways, Singapore Airlines, SWISS, TAROM, Turkish Airlines, United, Virgin Atlantic, and potentially more during busy seasons.

How far away is it from Sofia Airport to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport?

The distance between the two airports is roughly 5468 miles or 8800 kilometers.

How long does it take to fly from ATL to SOF?

The real-world flight time for a nonstop ATL to SOF flight is about 10 hour 49 minutes.

How many flights go between Atlanta, GA and Sofia?

It depends on the day of the week and the date, but a typical day might have around 55 available flights from ATL to SOF.

 

Airport Location Info

 

 

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