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Flights from Sofia to Tampa

There are no direct flights from Sofia to Tampa. The fastest way is one stop via Frankfurt or Zurich, about 16h 05m door to door (13 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 4 connection options From 16h 05m
SOFTPAFRA

Sofia to Tampa at a glance

Fastest journey16h 05mVia Frankfurt, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Frankfurt or Zurich

Best ways to fly from Sofia to Tampa

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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SOF Frankfurt (FRA) TPA
Leg 1: Bulgaria Air, Lufthansa · Leg 2: Discover Airlines
Thu06:45 SOF07:54 FRA3h 51m connection11:45 FRA15:50 TPALufthansa + Discover Airlines
6 connections a weekSelf-transfer likely Fastest 16h 05m
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SOF Zurich (ZRH) TPA
Leg 1: Bulgaria Air, SWISS · Leg 2: Edelweiss Air
Sun08:15 SOF09:18 ZRH4h 42m connection14:00 ZRH18:15 TPABulgaria Air + Edelweiss Air
1 connections a weekSelf-transfer likely Fastest 17h 00m
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SOF London (LHR) TPA
Leg 1: British Airways, Bulgaria Air · Leg 2: Virgin Atlantic
Sat06:45 SOF08:02 LHR4h 58m connection13:00 LHR17:31 TPABulgaria Air + Virgin Atlantic
2 connections a weekSelf-transfer likely Fastest 17h 46m
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SOF Amsterdam (AMS) TPA
Leg 1: Bulgaria Air · Leg 2: Delta Air Lines, Xiamen Airlines
Mon07:15 SOF08:55 AMS5h 50m connection14:45 AMS18:48 TPABulgaria Air + Delta Air Lines
4 connections a weekSelf-transfer likely Fastest 18h 33m
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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
9,105 km5,654 miles
Journey time
16h 05mon current schedules
Time difference
-7hTampa vs Sofia
Currency in Tampa
USD
Airports
SOF → TPA, PIE

Flights from Sofia to Tampa: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Sofia to Tampa?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Frankfurt, Zurich and London. Most connections mean separate tickets, so leave plenty of time to collect bags and check in again.
How long is the flight from Sofia to Tampa?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 16h 05m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 9,105 km.
Where do you change planes between Sofia and Tampa?
The best connecting points are Frankfurt (FRA), Zurich (ZRH), London (LHR) and Amsterdam (AMS). Compare one-ticket itineraries with self-transfer options in the search.
Which airports serve Sofia and Tampa?
Sofia: Sofia Airport (SOF). Tampa: Tampa International Airport (TPA) and St. Petersburg Clearwater International Airport (PIE).
What is the time difference between Sofia and Tampa?
Tampa is 7 hours behind Sofia.

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