Flying from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Sofia Airport (SOF): what you need to know
Sofia is nine hours ahead of Los Angeles and follows the UTC+2 timezone.
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to catch your LAX to SOF flight.
During popular months such as July, it's a good idea to get to the airport even earlier. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight when you fly during a high season in general.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Los Angeles International Airport to Sofia Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or perhaps see a new city along the way. Here's where you can stop between LAX and SOF:
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
Vienna International Airport
London Heathrow Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Sofia Airport (SOF)
Currently, £199 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Los Angeles International Airport to Sofia Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is £455. Bear in mind that fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from LAX to SOF, book in advance. Airlines usually offer lower fares when flights are first made available.
Getting cheap flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Sofia Airport is easy if you're flexible with your dates. Use the 'Whole month' search function to see the best prices across each month and land a great deal.
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Handy information about Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
You'll find LAX at One World Way.
Los Angeles International Airport maintains a strong on-time record, reducing the likelihood of delays. Departures from LAX touch down on schedule 81.05% of the time.
Los Angeles International Airport is about 20 miles from central Los Angeles. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 30 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Planning to take public transport? Expect a journey time of around 55 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Los Angeles International Airport to Sofia Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by picking one of these stays near LAX:
Arriving at Sofia Airport (SOF)
If you're getting in on a late Los Angeles International Airport to Sofia Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing not long after at one of these options near SOF:
Hit the road running by picking up a Sofia Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from MEX, Surprice or NU Car Rentals and explore beyond Sofia's usual tourist stops.
Reserving your ride from Sofia Airport around one week in advance can help you get the lowest rate.
Getting from Sofia Airport (SOF) to central Sofia
From Sofia Airport, Sofia is approximately 7 miles away. It takes around 15 minutes to reach the centre by car.
Travelling on public transport will take you around 35 minutes.
When to fly to Sofia Airport (SOF)
August is the most popular month for flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Sofia Airport. For a quieter experience, go to Sofia in April.
Before locking in your flight from Los Angeles International Airport to Sofia Airport, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Sofia, with temperatures ranging from 14ºC (57ºF) to 30ºC (86ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from LAX to SOF in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -11ºC (12ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF) on average.
Explore more of Bulgaria
Plovdiv is just one of the many places in Bulgaria waiting to be discovered once you've taken in the sights of Sofia. Around 80 miles away to the south-east, check out popular attractions including Plovdiv Old Town, Plovdiv Roman Theatre and Archaelogical Complex Nebet Tepe.
Around 240 miles east of Sofia, Varna is another favourite stop in Bulgaria. Experience major highlights starting with Park Asparuhovo - Asparuhovo sea garden, Dormition of theotokos Cathedral and Sunset viewpoint (място за гледане на Залеза).