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Connecting route · United States → Bulgaria

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
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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
5 connections a weekSelf-transfer likely Fastest 13h 11m
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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
9 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 13h 38m
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3
PHL Barcelona (BCN) SOF
Leg 1: American Airlines · Leg 2: Bulgaria Air, Wizz Air, Ryanair
Self-transfer likely ~13h 34m
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PHL Athens (ATH) SOF
Leg 1: American Airlines · Leg 2: Aegean Airlines, Bulgaria Air, Sky Express (Greece)
Self-transfer likely ~14h 16m
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5
PHL Prague (PRG) SOF
Leg 1: American Airlines · Leg 2: Bulgaria Air, Wizz Air
Self-transfer likely ~13h 14m
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PHL Budapest (BUD) SOF
Leg 1: American Airlines · Leg 2: Wizz Air, Ryanair
Self-transfer likely ~13h 14m
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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.

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