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Flights from Philadelphia to Sofia
There are no direct flights from Philadelphia to Sofia. The fastest way is one stop via Madrid or London, about 13h 11m door to door (14 connections a week on current schedules).
No direct flights · 6 connection options From 13h 11m
Philadelphia to Sofia at a glance
Fastest journey13h 11mVia Madrid, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Madrid or London
Best ways to fly from Philadelphia to Sofia
Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.
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PHL Madrid (MAD) SOF
Leg 1: American Airlines · Leg 2: Bulgaria Air, Wizz Air, Ryanair
Fri20:30 PHL08:59 MAD3h 31m connection12:30 MAD16:41 SOFAmerican Airlines + Bulgaria Air
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PHL London (LHR) SOF
Leg 1: American Airlines, British Airways · Leg 2: British Airways, Bulgaria Air
Sun22:30 PHL09:57 LHR4h 18m connection14:15 LHR19:08 SOFAmerican Airlines + British Airways
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PHL Athens (ATH) SOF
Leg 1: American Airlines · Leg 2: Aegean Airlines, Bulgaria Air, Sky Express (Greece)
Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.
Good to know
- Distance
- 7,714 km4,790 miles
- Journey time
- 13h 11mon current schedules
- Time difference
- +7hSofia vs Philadelphia
- Currency in Sofia
- USD
- Airports
- PHL, TTN → SOF
Flights from Philadelphia to Sofia: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Philadelphia to Sofia?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Madrid, London and Barcelona. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from Philadelphia to Sofia?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 13h 11m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 7,714 km.
Where do you change planes between Philadelphia and Sofia?
The best connecting points are Madrid (MAD), London (LHR), Barcelona (BCN) and Athens (ATH). Compare one-ticket itineraries with self-transfer options in the search.
Which airports serve Philadelphia and Sofia?
Philadelphia: Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) and Trenton Mercer Airport (TTN). Sofia: Sofia Airport (SOF).
What is the time difference between Philadelphia and Sofia?
Sofia is 7 hours ahead of Philadelphia.





