Travelling from Sofia Airport (SOF) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK): what you need to know
The timezone in New York is UTC-4, which is six hours behind Sofia.
Give yourself enough time to catch your SOF to JFK flight. Generally, it's best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Flying during a peak month such as August? Public holidays and other popular periods can result in longer queues and delays at check-in and security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
If you want to break up your flight, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Sofia Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between SOF and JFK:
Charles de Gaulle Airport
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport
Zurich Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Sofia Airport (SOF) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Sofia Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport flight is £193. A return ticket right now is £372. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.
It's usually best to book in advance if you want to find cheap tickets from SOF to JFK. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to rise closer to departure.
If you can be flexible with your travel dates, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll find the cheapest price in every month when looking for a flight from Sofia Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport.
There's no need to check back in every day to see if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as there's a new deal on cheap flights from SOF to JFK.
Tailor your trip using filters. Choose your ideal departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort the results by 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Sofia Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport.
Handy information about Sofia Airport (SOF)
Of the departures from Sofia Airport, 66.73% arrive on time at their destination.
To get to Sofia Airport from central Sofia, it takes about 15 minutes by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 7 miles from the airport to the city centre.
Expect a journey time of about 35 minutes on public transport.
Get your holiday off to a stress-free start by staying near SOF. Whether you've booked an early flight from Sofia Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these stays are ideal:
Arriving at John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
If you're landing on a late Sofia Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be tucked up in bed soon after at one of these options near JFK:
Say yes to new adventures by picking up a John F. Kennedy International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Budget, Dollar or Sixt and experience the lesser-explored corners of New York and beyond.
To lock in the lowest price, reserve your ride from John F. Kennedy International Airport about two weeks in advance.
Getting from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to central New York
JFK is located at JFK Airport.
From John F. Kennedy International Airport, New York is approximately 30 miles away. It takes around 50 minutes to drive to the centre.
Travelling on public transport will take you around 1 hour 20 minutes.
When to fly to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
It's time to pick your dates for your flight from Sofia Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport. July is the busiest month to visit New York. If you want a more relaxed vibe, go in May.
Before locking in your flight from Sofia Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in New York, with temperatures ranging from 18ºC (64ºF) to 30ºC (86ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from SOF to JFK in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -6ºC (21ºF) and 8ºC (46ºF) on average.
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