Cheap Flights from LAX to SOF: When to Fly from Los Angeles to Sofia

 

The cheapest times to fly from LAX to SOF are

• January 8th to April 1st
• April 16th to May 6th (except the week of April 23rd)
• September 10th to December 9th (except the week of November 19th)

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 LAX to SOF is late January and early February. Prices can be as high as $1131 for Sunday flights during early August, or as low as $512 for Tuesday flights around late January and early February.

 

When to Fly to Sofia

Flying from Los Angeles, CA (LAX) to Sofia (SOF) will usually cost between $635 to $1010 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 $624. Due to high demand the most expensive time to fly is early August, with an average price of $1051. Planning your trip to low-cost times can easily save you $427 on economy flights and even more on first-class flights. Generally, any price below $723 can be considered a good price for a round-trip LAX to SOF flight.

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

Compared to other flights, the LAX to SOF flight is cheaper than the average and costs less than the average flight leaving from Los Angeles. The average price per mile (for a direct flight) is $0.07, 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. Sundays are the most expensive days to fly to Sofia, and Fridays are the most expensive days to return to Los Angeles. Selecting flights on the least expensive days could save you up to $38 (5%) 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 $721. Return trip prices are from the SOF to LAX flight, and often highlight the quality of our data in showing the same trend.

 

Nonstop Flights and Layovers

Travelers looking to fly from LAX 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 12 hour 53 minutes may not be realistic.

 

Flight Hacking LAX 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 LAX to SOF — but Champion Traveler does!

 

Flight Questions Answered

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

Which airlines fly this route?

You can find 35 major airlines flying this route most often: Aeroflot, Air Canada, Air Europa, Air France, Air Italy, Air Tahiti Nui, Alaska, Alitalia, American, Austrian, British Airways, Bulgaria Air, Condor, Delta, El Al, Emirates, Finnair, Frontier, Iberia, KLM, LOT, Lufthansa, Norwegian, Norwegian Air International, Norwegian Air UK, Qatar Airways, SAS, Singapore Airlines, SWISS, TAROM, Turkish Airlines, United, Virgin Atlantic, Wizz Air, XL Airways, and potentially more during busy seasons.

How far away is it from Sofia Airport to Los Angeles International Airport?

The distance between the two airports is roughly 6616 miles or 10647 kilometers.

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

The real-world flight time for a nonstop LAX to SOF flight is about 12 hour 53 minutes.

How many flights go between Los Angeles, CA and Sofia?

It depends on the day of the week and the date, but a typical day might have around 64 available flights from LAX to SOF.

 

Airport Location Info

 

 

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