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Connecting route · Bulgaria → United States

Flights from Sofia to San Diego

There are no direct flights from Sofia to San Diego. The fastest way is one stop via London or Munich, about 18h 11m door to door (9 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 3 connection options From 16h 58m
SOFSANMUC

Sofia to San Diego at a glance

Fastest journey16h 58mVia London, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via London or Munich

Best ways to fly from Sofia to San Diego

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

1
SOF London (LHR) SAN
Leg 1: British Airways, Bulgaria Air · Leg 2: British Airways
Sat06:45 SOF08:02 LHR3h 43m connection11:45 LHR14:56 SANBulgaria Air + British Airways
2 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 18h 11m
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SOF Munich (MUC) SAN
Leg 1: Lufthansa, Lufthansa City Airlines · Leg 2: Lufthansa
Wed06:30 SOF07:16 MUC5h 29m connection12:45 MUC15:28 SANLufthansa
7 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 18h 58m
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SOF Amsterdam (AMS) SAN
Leg 1: Bulgaria Air · Leg 2: KLM, Xiamen Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~16h 58m
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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
10,713 km6,653 miles
Journey time
16h 58mon current schedules
Time difference
-10hSan Diego vs Sofia
Currency in San Diego
USD
Airports
SOF → SAN, CLD

Flights from Sofia to San Diego: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Sofia to San Diego?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in London, Munich and Amsterdam. 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 San Diego?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 16h 58m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 10,713 km.
Where do you change planes between Sofia and San Diego?
The best connecting points are London (LHR), Munich (MUC) and Amsterdam (AMS). British Airways flies both legs via London, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Sofia and San Diego?
Sofia: Sofia Airport (SOF). San Diego: San Diego International Airport (SAN) and McClellan-Palomar Airport (CLD).
What is the time difference between Sofia and San Diego?
San Diego is 10 hours behind Sofia.

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