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Flights from Sofia to Los Angeles

There are no direct flights from Sofia to Los Angeles. The fastest way is one stop via Vienna or Zurich, about 14h 43m door to door (31 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 14h 43m
SOFLAXFRA

Sofia to Los Angeles at a glance

Fastest journey14h 43mVia Vienna, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Vienna or Zurich

Best ways to fly from Sofia to Los Angeles

Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.

1
SOF Vienna (VIE) LAX
Leg 1: Austrian Airlines, Ryanair, Pegasus Airlines · Leg 2: Austrian Airlines
Thu08:15 SOF08:38 VIE1h 22m connection10:00 VIE12:58 LAXAustrian Airlines
8 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 14h 43m
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SOF Zurich (ZRH) LAX
Leg 1: Bulgaria Air, SWISS · Leg 2: SWISS
Thu11:15 SOF12:21 ZRH1h 09m connection13:30 ZRH16:25 LAXSWISS
2 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 15h 10m
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SOF Frankfurt (FRA) LAX
Leg 1: Bulgaria Air, Lufthansa · Leg 2: Condor, Lufthansa
Mon10:45 SOF11:57 FRA2h 18m connection14:15 FRA16:26 LAXBulgaria Air + Lufthansa
9 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 15h 41m
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SOF London (LHR) LAX
Leg 1: British Airways, Bulgaria Air · Leg 2: American Airlines, British Airways, United Airlines
Sat06:45 SOF08:02 LHR2h 43m connection10:45 LHR13:46 LAXBulgaria Air + British Airways
5 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 17h 01m
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SOF Munich (MUC) LAX
Leg 1: Lufthansa, Lufthansa City Airlines · Leg 2: Lufthansa
Wed06:30 SOF07:16 MUC5h 14m connection12:30 MUC15:21 LAXLufthansa
7 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 18h 51m
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SOF Istanbul (IST) LAX
Leg 1: Turkish Airlines · Leg 2: Turkish Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~16h 55m
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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
10,628 km6,600 miles
Journey time
14h 43mon current schedules
Time difference
-10hLos Angeles vs Sofia
Currency in Los Angeles
USD
Airports
SOF → LAX, SNA, BUR

Flights from Sofia to Los Angeles: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Sofia to Los Angeles?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Vienna, Zurich and Frankfurt. 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 Sofia to Los Angeles?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 14h 43m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 10,628 km.
Where do you change planes between Sofia and Los Angeles?
The best connecting points are Vienna (VIE), Zurich (ZRH), Frankfurt (FRA) and London (LHR). Austrian Airlines flies both legs via Vienna, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Sofia and Los Angeles?
Sofia: Sofia Airport (SOF). Los Angeles: Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), John Wayne Orange County International Airport (SNA) and Hollywood Burbank/Bob Hope Airport (BUR).
What is the time difference between Sofia and Los Angeles?
Los Angeles is 10 hours behind Sofia.

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