Travelling from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA): what you need to know
Seattle's timezone is UTC-7, which makes Seattle nine hours behind Sofia.
Give yourself enough time to make your SOF to SEA flight. A good rule of thumb is to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Travelling during a peak time such as August? School holidays and other popular periods can mean longer lines and delays at check-in and security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Sofia Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to visit the city of your choice. Stopovers between SOF and SEA include:
Franz Josef Strauss Airport
Charles de Gaulle Airport
Frankfurt Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
RM2,288 is currently the best price for a one-way Sofia Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport flight. A return flight starts at RM3,137. These fares can change based on demand.
Don't wait until the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from SOF to SEA if you book early. Airlines often offer some great early bird discounts.
If you're flexible with your travel plans, try using the 'Whole month' search function. It'll give you the lowest price in every month when looking for your flight from Sofia Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport.
Save time looking for cheap flights from SOF to SEA by setting up a Price Alert. We'll send you an email or notification through the app when a lower fare pops up.
Find the ideal flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Sofia Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by departure and arrival times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about Sofia Airport (SOF)
Of all flights departing from Sofia Airport, 66.73% land on schedule at their destination.
Central Sofia to Sofia Airport is around 11 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 15 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
Expect a journey time of roughly 35 minutes on public transport.
Need a handy hotel close to SOF? If you're catching an early flight from Sofia Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, these stays will put you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
If you have a late Sofia Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and resting soon after at one of these options near SEA:
Travel at your own pace with a Seattle-Tacoma International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Thrifty, Europcar or Budget and chase adventure across Seattle and beyond.
To lock in the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport about one week ahead.
Getting from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to central Seattle
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to central Seattle has a drive time of about 20 minutes. It's approximately 23 kilometres away.
It'll take around 55 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
July is the busiest month for flights from Sofia Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport. To avoid the crowds, head to Seattle in May.
The warmest month in Seattle is August, with temperatures ranging between 12ºC (54ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF). Book your flights from Sofia Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from SOF to SEA in February. Average temperatures are between -1ºC (30ºF) and 11ºC (52ºF) then.
Explore more of United States
You've done Seattle, now it's time to explore more of United States. Journey about 241 kilometres south to Portland to check off its top sights. From Pioneer Courthouse Square to Portland Japanese Garden and Pittock Mansion, there's plenty to keep you busy.
If you're looking to explore another corner of United States, consider Spokane, about 370 kilometres east of Seattle. Manito Park, Northwest Museum of Arts & Culture and Spokane Falls are the start of reasons to visit.
