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Flight deals from San Diego International to Sofia

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from San Diego International Airport to Sofia Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from $1,388. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Sofia.$1,162 per passenger.Departing Sun, 9 Aug, returning Mon, 24 Aug.Return flight with Lufthansa.Outbound indirect flight with Lufthansa, departs from San Diego International on Sun, 9 Aug, arriving in Sofia.Inbound indirect flight with Lufthansa, departs from Sofia on Mon, 24 Aug, arriving in San Diego International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,162, select.
Sofia.$1,164 per passenger.Departing Tue, 18 Aug, returning Thu, 10 Sep.Return flight with Lufthansa.Outbound indirect flight with Lufthansa, departs from San Diego International on Tue, 18 Aug, arriving in Sofia.Inbound indirect flight with Lufthansa, departs from Sofia on Thu, 10 Sep, arriving in San Diego International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,164, select.
Sofia.$1,388 per passenger.Departing Thu, 9 Jul, returning Wed, 22 Jul.Return flight with Lufthansa.Outbound indirect flight with Lufthansa, departs from San Diego International on Thu, 9 Jul, arriving in Sofia.Inbound indirect flight with Lufthansa, departs from Sofia on Wed, 22 Jul, arriving in San Diego International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,388, select.
Sofia.$1,508 per passenger.Departing Thu, 30 Jul, returning Thu, 27 Aug.Return flight with Lufthansa.Outbound indirect flight with Lufthansa, departs from San Diego International on Thu, 30 Jul, arriving in Sofia.Inbound indirect flight with Lufthansa, departs from Sofia on Thu, 27 Aug, arriving in San Diego International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,508, select.
Sofia.$1,756 per passenger.Departing Tue, 30 Jun, returning Wed, 8 Jul.Return flight with British Airways.Outbound indirect flight with British Airways, departs from San Diego International on Tue, 30 Jun, arriving in Sofia.Inbound indirect flight with British Airways, departs from Sofia on Wed, 8 Jul, arriving in San Diego International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,756, select.
Sofia.$1,968 per passenger.Departing Fri, 18 Dec, returning Tue, 5 Jan.Return flight with Lufthansa.Outbound indirect flight with Lufthansa, departs from San Diego International on Fri, 18 Dec, arriving in Sofia.Inbound indirect flight with Lufthansa, departs from Sofia on Tue, 5 Jan, arriving in San Diego International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,968, select.
Sofia.$2,553 per passenger.Departing Fri, 19 Jun, returning Fri, 26 Jun.Return flight with Lufthansa.Outbound indirect flight with Lufthansa, departs from San Diego International on Fri, 19 Jun, arriving in Sofia.Inbound indirect flight with Lufthansa, departs from Sofia on Fri, 26 Jun, arriving in San Diego International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $2,553, select.
Sofia.$3,341 per passenger.Departing Thu, 19 Nov, returning Sun, 29 Nov.Return flight with Emirates.Outbound indirect flight with Emirates, departs from San Diego International on Thu, 19 Nov, arriving in Sofia.Inbound indirect flight with Emirates, departs from Sofia on Sun, 29 Nov, arriving in San Diego International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $3,341, select.

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San Diego International to Sofia: Alternative routes

Compare routes from San Diego International to Sofia below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Sofia.

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Cheapest flight found$1,162
Cheapest month to flyAugust

Finding cheap flights from San Diego International to Sofia: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from San Diego International to Sofia is $1,162. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
Currently, there are no airlines that fly direct from San Diego International to Sofia. But we found flights with one or more stops from $1,162.
As of June 2026, there are no flights flying from San Diego International to Sofia.
The cheapest month to fly from San Diego International to Sofia is usually August.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from San Diego International Airport to Sofia Airport on Sunday, 9 August 2026.
No airlines currently offer direct flights between San Diego International Airport and Sofia Airport. Most routes have one or more stops.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Sofia but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Sofia is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
Currently, Lufthansa offers the cheapest flight tickets to Sofia.

Travelling from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Sofia Airport (SOF): what you need to know

  • Sofia's timezone is UTC+2, making Sofia ten hours ahead of San Diego.

  • For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This way, you'll have plenty of time to catch your SAN to SOF flight.

  • You can expect longer lines during popular months such as August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures will give you ample time for security and boarding.

  • Opt for a stopover if you'd like to break up your flight. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to see the options for tickets from San Diego International Airport to Sofia Airport. London Heathrow Airport is a popular stopover on the SAN to SOF route.

How to find the cheapest flights from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Sofia Airport (SOF)

  • The lowest price we've seen for a one-way San Diego International Airport to Sofia Airport flight is $634. A round-trip ticket right now is $1,162. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.

  • To find cheap tickets from SAN to SOF, book ahead. Airlines typically offer lower fares when flights are first released.

  • If you can be flexible with your trip dates, use the 'Whole month' search function. It'll give you the lowest price in every month when looking for your flight from San Diego International Airport to Sofia Airport.

  • Stay on top of deals for cheap flights from SAN to SOF by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or push notification on the app when a lower fare pops up.

  • Choose your preferred departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from San Diego International Airport to Sofia Airport.

Handy information about San Diego International Airport (SAN)

  • The address for SAN is N Harbour Dr.

  • When it comes to San Diego International Airport's on-time performance, data shows 74% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.

  • San Diego International Airport is about 5 kilometres from central San Diego. If you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving from the centre, it'll take you 15 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.

  • The trip when using public transport takes about 25 minutes.

  • Taking an early flight from San Diego International Airport to Sofia Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these stays near SAN:

Arriving at Sofia Airport (SOF)

When to fly to Sofia Airport (SOF)

  • August is the most popular month for flights from San Diego International Airport to Sofia Airport. To avoid the crowds, go to Sofia in March.

  • When booking your flight from San Diego International Airport to Sofia Airport, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Sofia, with temperatures ranging from 13ºC (55ºF) to 32ºC (90ºF).

  • January has average temperatures of between -11ºC (12ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF). Look for cheap tickets from SAN to SOF sometime around then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.

Explore more of Bulgaria

  • You've visited Sofia, now it's time to discover other parts of Bulgaria. Journey around 129 kilometres south-east to Plovdiv to tick off its leading attractions. From Plovdiv Roman Theatre to Municipal Institute "Ancient Plovdiv" and Museum Centre for Contemporary History, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.

  • If you're interested in discovering another side of Bulgaria, consider Varna, about 386 kilometres east of Sofia. Sahara beach, Museum of Natural History and Sea Garden are the start of reasons to visit.

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