How long is the flight from New Zealand to Sofia?

Airlines like Qatar Airways, British Airways, and Emirates fly from New Zealand to Sofia in about 42h 20m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 5h 15m. Airlines will cover a distance of 17508 km. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Sofia ranges from 30.0 - 70.0 inches per month. June is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 70.0 mm. January is typically the driest time to visit Sofia when rainfall is around 30.0 mm.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Sofia, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 20.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around -1.0 C).

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from NZ to SOF?

When flying from New Zealand to Sofia, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

What airport do you fly into for flights to Sofia from New Zealand?

Sofia (SOF), located 6.7 km from the city centre, is the airport you fly into when you book flights from New Zealand to Sofia.

Can I find deals for flights from New Zealand to Sofia that include hotel bookings?

Yes. In addition to deals on New Zealand to Sofia flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

How can I find direct flights from New Zealand to Sofia?

After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from New Zealand to Sofia.

Can I find deals for business class flights from New Zealand to Sofia?

Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from New Zealand to Sofia by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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Tue 1/1217:45 -

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Deal found 11/10$3,527

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Deal found 14/10$3,570

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1 stop33h 30m

Deal found 11/10$4,375

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Round-trip from	$2,296
One-way from	$1,076

Qatar Airways
4/3-8/3
6 total stops
77h 10m total
New Zealand to Sofia

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18/11-31/12
3 total stops
49h 15m total
New Zealand to Sofia

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AKL Auckland Intl - SOF Sofia

AKLSOF

Auckland Intl

Wed 18/11

06:15-20:30

3 stops49h 15m

Sofia

Wed 31/12

00:00-10:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$1,076

AucklandSofia

AKL Auckland Intl - SOF Sofia

AKLSOF

Auckland Intl

Wed 21/10

10:45-23:10

2 stops46h 25m

Sofia

Wed 31/12

00:00-10:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$1,377

AucklandSofia

AKL Auckland Intl - SOF Sofia

AKLSOF

Auckland Intl

Wed 7/4

20:15-23:00

2 stops35h 45m

Sofia

Wed 31/12

00:00-10:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$1,799

AucklandSofia

AKL Auckland Intl - SOF Sofia

AKLSOF

Auckland Intl

Fri 2/4

22:20-20:30

2 stops56h 10m

Sofia

Wed 31/12

00:00-10:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$1,854

AucklandSofia

AKL Auckland Intl - SOF Sofia

AKLSOF

Auckland Intl

Sun 28/3

15:10-12:10

2 stops31h 00m

Sofia

Wed 31/12

00:00-10:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$1,856

AucklandSofia

AKL Auckland Intl - SOF Sofia

AKLSOF

Auckland Intl

Sun 28/3

21:05-14:25

1 stop27h 20m

Sofia

Wed 31/12

00:00-10:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$2,059

AucklandSofia

AKL Auckland Intl - SOF Sofia

AKLSOF

Auckland Intl

Thu 4/3

13:15-21:55

3 stops43h 40m

Sofia

Mon 8/3

10:20-06:50

3 stops33h 30m

$2,296

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AucklandSofia

AKL Auckland Intl - SOF Sofia

AKLSOF

Auckland Intl

Wed 7/4

20:30-14:25

1 stop26h 55m

Sofia

Wed 31/12

00:00-10:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$2,314

AucklandSofia

AKL Auckland Intl - SOF Sofia

AKLSOF

Auckland Intl

Tue 1/12

17:45-12:20

3 stops53h 35m

Sofia

Thu 1/4

07:00-06:50

3 stops37h 50m

$2,475

ChristchurchSofia

CHC Christchurch - SOF Sofia

CHCSOF

Christchurch

Tue 2/2

06:00-20:10

3 stops49h 10m

Sofia

Mon 22/2

17:15-23:59

3 stops43h 44m

$3,026

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Read reviews from past customers who have flown with Turkish Airlines from New Zealand to Sofia. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

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7.4

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6.0

Good

Anonymous,Sept 2026

LAX - IST

The plane was old, dirty and ground staff are not good. They are stand offish and unfriendly.

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7.4

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1 / 20

6.0

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Anonymous,Sept 2026

LAX - IST

The plane was old, dirty and ground staff are not good. They are stand offish and unfriendly.

Related info for your journey

What airport do you fly into for flights to Sofia from New Zealand?
Sofia (SOF), located 6.7 km from the city centre, is the airport you fly into when you book flights from New Zealand to Sofia.
How long is the flight from New Zealand to Sofia?
Airlines like Qatar Airways, British Airways, and Emirates fly from New Zealand to Sofia in about 42h 20m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 5h 15m. Airlines will cover a distance of 17508 km. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.
Can I find deals for flights from New Zealand to Sofia that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on New Zealand to Sofia flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from New Zealand to Sofia?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from New Zealand to Sofia.
Can I find deals for business class flights from New Zealand to Sofia?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from New Zealand to Sofia by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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