Fly to Bulgaria with Citi ThankYou Points
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Citi ThankYou Points transfer to 5 programs that showed award space to 2 airports in Bulgaria from other countries in the last 30 days, on 12 routes. Lowest business class observed: ≈ 57,500 Citi points + $754.10 taxes (57,500 miles with American Airlines AAdvantage at 1:1), Chicago O’Hare (ORD) to Sofia (SOF).
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- Partner programs with award space
- 5
- International routes with award space
- 12
- Lowest economy
- ≈ 22,500 Citi points
- SFO–SOF · AAdvantage 1:1
- Lowest business class
- ≈ 57,500 Citi points
- ORD–SOF · AAdvantage 1:1
- Lowest first class (mixed cabin)
- ≈ 85,000 Citi points
- SFO–SOF · AAdvantage 1:1 · part of the trip in a lower cabin
Citi partners with award space to Bulgaria
Each program's ratio (Citi points to program points or miles) and typical transfer time, as written, with the routes from other countries into Bulgaria where AwardTool saw its award space. Flights within Bulgaria are not counted.
| Program | Ratio | Transfer time | Routes | Transfer details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avianca LifeMiles | 1:1 | Instant | 7 | Citi to LifeMiles |
| Turkish Miles & Smiles | 1:1 | ~1 day | 7 | Citi to Miles&Smiles |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 1:1 | Instant | 6 | Citi to Flying Blue |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 1:1 | Instant | 5 | Citi to AAdvantage |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 1:1 | Instant | 4 | Citi to Qantas |
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Lowest awards to Bulgaria by program
The lowest one-way awards AwardTool observed into Bulgaria from other countries in the last 30 days for each program, with the Citi points they take at the listed ratio, rounded up, leaving out unusually low outliers.
Avianca LifeMiles: 1:1 · Instant
| Cabin | Route | Award price | Citi points needed | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business | New York JFK to Sofia (SOF) | 69,000 miles + $61.58 | ≈ 69,000 | 1 |
| Economy | New York JFK to Sofia (SOF) | 39,000 miles + $37.30 | ≈ 39,000 | 18 |
| Economy | Washington Dulles (IAD) to Sofia (SOF) | 40,000 miles + $56.40 | ≈ 40,000 | 11 |
| Economy | Chicago O’Hare (ORD) to Sofia (SOF) | 40,000 miles + $52.70 | ≈ 40,000 | 11 |
Turkish Miles & Smiles: 1:1 · ~1 day
| Cabin | Route | Award price | Citi points needed | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business | Chicago O’Hare (ORD) to Sofia (SOF) | 165,000 miles + taxes not reported | ≈ 165,000 | 23 |
| Business | San Francisco (SFO) to Sofia (SOF) | 165,000 miles + taxes not reported | ≈ 165,000 | 21 |
| Business | Los Angeles (LAX) to Sofia (SOF) | 165,000 miles + taxes not reported | ≈ 165,000 | 18 |
| Economy | Chicago O’Hare (ORD) to Sofia (SOF) | 50,000 miles + taxes not reported | ≈ 50,000 | 23 |
| Economy | San Francisco (SFO) to Sofia (SOF) | 50,000 miles + taxes not reported | ≈ 50,000 | 21 |
| Economy | Los Angeles (LAX) to Sofia (SOF) | 50,000 miles + taxes not reported | ≈ 50,000 | 19 |
Air France/KLM Flying Blue: 1:1 · Instant
| Cabin | Route | Award price | Citi points needed | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business | Chicago O’Hare (ORD) to Sofia (SOF) | 90,000 miles + $382.80 | ≈ 90,000 | 10 |
| Business | Los Angeles (LAX) to Sofia (SOF) | 163,000 miles + $368.40 | ≈ 163,000 | 11 |
| Business | Washington Dulles (IAD) to Sofia (SOF) | 167,000 miles + $368.40 | ≈ 167,000 | 4 |
| Premium Economy | Washington Dulles (IAD) to Sofia (SOF) | 65,000 miles + $269.00 | ≈ 65,000 | 4 |
| Premium Economy | Newark (EWR) to Sofia (SOF) | 100,000 miles + $258.40 | ≈ 100,000 | 7 |
| Premium Economy | Boston (BOS) to Sofia (SOF) | 100,000 miles + $259.70 | ≈ 100,000 | 2 |
| Economy | San Francisco (SFO) to Sofia (SOF) | 36,500 miles + $179.50 | ≈ 36,500 | 16 |
| Economy | Newark (EWR) to Sofia (SOF) | 36,500 miles + $168.80 | ≈ 36,500 | 11 |
| Economy | Los Angeles (LAX) to Sofia (SOF) | 36,500 miles + $179.30 | ≈ 36,500 | 11 |
American Airlines AAdvantage: 1:1 · Instant
| Cabin | Route | Award price | Citi points needed | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business | Chicago O’Hare (ORD) to Sofia (SOF) | 57,500 miles + $754.10 | ≈ 57,500 | 7 |
| Business | Los Angeles (LAX) to Sofia (SOF) | 57,500 miles + $757.20 | ≈ 57,500 | 5 |
| Business | San Francisco (SFO) to Sofia (SOF) | 57,500 miles + $30.40 | ≈ 57,500 | 5 |
| First | San Francisco (SFO) to Sofia (SOF) | 85,000 miles + $24.80Mixed cabin | ≈ 85,000 | 2 |
| Premium Economy | Chicago O’Hare (ORD) to Sofia (SOF) | 40,000 miles + $44.00 | ≈ 40,000 | 5 |
| Premium Economy | San Francisco (SFO) to Sofia (SOF) | 40,000 miles + $30.40 | ≈ 40,000 | 5 |
| Premium Economy | New York JFK to Sofia (SOF) | 40,000 miles + $24.80 | ≈ 40,000 | 3 |
| Economy | San Francisco (SFO) to Sofia (SOF) | 22,500 miles + $24.80 | ≈ 22,500 | 17 |
| Economy | Los Angeles (LAX) to Sofia (SOF) | 22,500 miles + $24.80 | ≈ 22,500 | 10 |
| Economy | Chicago O’Hare (ORD) to Sofia (SOF) | 22,500 miles + $24.80 | ≈ 22,500 | 9 |
Qantas Frequent Flyer: 1:1 · Instant
| Cabin | Route | Award price | Citi points needed | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business | Chicago O’Hare (ORD) to Sofia (SOF) | 103,800 points + $1,473.20Mixed cabin | ≈ 103,800 | 3 |
| Business | Washington Dulles (IAD) to Sofia (SOF) | 108,000 points + $1,523.20 | ≈ 108,000 | 4 |
| Business | Los Angeles (LAX) to Sofia (SOF) | 128,700 points + $1,523.20Mixed cabin | ≈ 128,700 | 2 |
| Premium Economy | Washington Dulles (IAD) to Sofia (SOF) | 116,800 points + $1,648.20 | ≈ 116,800 | 3 |
| Premium Economy | Chicago O’Hare (ORD) to Sofia (SOF) | 116,800 points + $1,599.60 | ≈ 116,800 | 3 |
| Premium Economy | San Francisco (SFO) to Sofia (SOF) | 160,400 points + $1,648.20 | ≈ 160,400 | 1 |
| Economy | Chicago O’Hare (ORD) to Sofia (SOF) | 43,500 points + $346.20 | ≈ 43,500 | 6 |
| Economy | Washington Dulles (IAD) to Sofia (SOF) | 43,500 points + $346.20 | ≈ 43,500 | 5 |
| Economy | San Francisco (SFO) to Sofia (SOF) | 51,800 points + $346.20 | ≈ 51,800 | 17 |
Citi points needed is the award price converted at the listed ratio and rounded up, before any transfer bonus. Banks may transfer only in fixed increments. Taxes and fees are paid in cash. Check current transfer bonuses. Most transfers can't be reversed.
Prices are one-way per traveler: the program's points or miles plus taxes and carrier fees in USD, as AwardTool observed them in the observation window. Award space changes constantly. A seat we saw may be gone, and space we haven't seen may exist. Always confirm with a live search before transferring points; most transfers can't be reversed.
Questions about flying to Bulgaria with Citi points
How many Citi points do I need to fly business class to Bulgaria?
The lowest business-class award AwardTool observed to Bulgaria from another country in the last 30 days was 57,500 miles + $754.10 with American Airlines AAdvantage, Chicago O’Hare (ORD) to Sofia (SOF): ≈ 57,500 Citi points + $754.10 taxes at the listed 1:1 ratio, without transfer bonuses. Search live before you transfer; transfers usually can't be reversed.
Which Citi transfer partners had award space to Bulgaria?
Avianca LifeMiles (1:1, 7 routes), Turkish Miles & Smiles (1:1, 7 routes), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1, 6 routes), American Airlines AAdvantage (1:1, 5 routes) and Qantas Frequent Flyer (1:1, 4 routes), counting published international routes with award space in the last 30 days.