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$298+ Cheap flights to Budapest

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— BUD
Jun 7 — Jun 141
Sun 6/7
Sun 6/14
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Flights to Budapest in 2026

Cheapest flights to Budapest
Explore the most affordable flight options available to Budapest. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on May 8, 2026.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/4. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/69:45 pm
JFK
-
BUD
1 stop18h 40m
Austrian Airlines
Wed 5/133:10 pm
BUD
-
JFK
1 stop10h 55m
Austrian Airlines
Deal found 5/4$577
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/5. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/16:55 pm
JFK
-
BUD
1 stop32h 50m
Scandinavian Airlines
Wed 9/910:25 am
BUD
-
JFK
2 stops35h 15m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 5/5$578
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/5. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 5/1112:30 am
JFK
-
BUD
1 stop27h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 5/146:40 pm
BUD
-
JFK
1 stop33h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/5$579
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/3. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 5/312:30 am
JFK
-
BUD
1 stop28h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 5/185:50 am
BUD
-
JFK
1 stop22h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/3$580
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/4. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/58:30 pm
JFK
-
BUD
1 stop11h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 5/136:45 am
BUD
-
JFK
1 stop19h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/4$582
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/5. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/276:55 pm
JFK
-
BUD
1 stop18h 15m
Scandinavian Airlines
Fri 9/410:25 am
BUD
-
JFK
2 stops35h 15m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 5/5$583
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/3. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/86:55 pm
JFK
-
BUD
1 stop32h 50m
Scandinavian Airlines
Thu 9/177:50 pm
BUD
-
JFK
2 stops25h 50m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 5/3$586
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/4. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/86:55 pm
JFK
-
BUD
1 stop18h 15m
Scandinavian Airlines
Wed 10/147:50 pm
BUD
-
JFK
2 stops25h 50m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 5/4$587
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/5. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/66:55 pm
JFK
-
BUD
1 stop18h 15m
Scandinavian Airlines
Tue 10/207:50 pm
BUD
-
JFK
2 stops25h 50m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 5/5$588
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/4. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/26:55 pm
JFK
-
BUD
1 stop32h 50m
Scandinavian Airlines
Wed 9/1610:25 am
BUD
-
JFK
2 stops35h 15m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 5/4$589
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/6. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/182:30 pm
LGA
-
BUD
1 stop13h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 8/262:15 pm
BUD
-
LGA
2 stops14h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/6$608
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/7. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/188:45 am
LGA
-
BUD
1 stop18h 55m
Air Canada
Wed 8/2611:45 am
BUD
-
LGA
2 stops32h 52m
Air Canada
Deal found 5/7$609

Find flight deals to Budapest

Find the latest flights to Budapest in 2026, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 2,558,603 searches and data was last updated on May 8, 2026.

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Average price

$696

Round-trip from

$578

One-way from

$298
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From New York to Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl
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Locate flights to Budapest that fit your budget, with regularly updated fares and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 2,558,603 searches and data was last updated on May 8, 2026.
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New YorkBudapest

JFK - BUD

JFKBUD

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 9/18

5:10 pm-7:10 pm

2 stops20h 00m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Tue 9/22

7:50 pm-3:40 pm

2 stops25h 50m

$596

New YorkBudapest

JFK - BUD

JFKBUD

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 9/17

7:30 pm-10:55 am

1 stop33h 25m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Tue 9/22

3:15 pm-11:55 am

1 stop26h 40m

$606

New YorkBudapest

JFK - BUD

JFKBUD

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 9/16

1:50 pm-10:55 am

1 stop15h 05m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Sun 9/20

3:15 pm-11:55 am

1 stop26h 40m

$606

New YorkBudapest

JFK - BUD

JFKBUD

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 9/4

7:30 pm-2:40 pm

1 stop13h 10m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Sun 9/13

6:45 pm-11:55 am

1 stop23h 10m

$607

New YorkBudapest

JFK - BUD

JFKBUD

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 9/13

7:30 pm-2:40 pm

1 stop13h 10m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Sat 9/19

11:25 am-5:30 pm

1 stop12h 05m

$627

New YorkBudapest

JFK - BUD

JFKBUD

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 9/1

5:10 pm-7:10 pm

2 stops20h 00m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Fri 9/4

7:50 pm-3:40 pm

2 stops25h 50m

$649

New YorkBudapest

JFK - BUD

JFKBUD

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 8/12

6:30 pm-5:50 pm

1 stop17h 20m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Wed 8/26

6:10 am-6:42 pm

2 stops18h 32m

$650

New YorkBudapest

LGA - BUD

LGABUD

New York LaGuardia

Mon 8/17

7:55 pm-9:40 am

1 stop31h 45m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Sun 8/23

5:55 am-9:29 am

2 stops33h 34m

$654

New YorkBudapest

JFK - BUD

JFKBUD

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 8/4

1:00 am-10:25 pm

1 stop15h 25m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Fri 8/28

11:25 am-10:47 pm

2 stops17h 22m

$679

New YorkBudapest

LGA - BUD

LGABUD

New York LaGuardia

Tue 10/13

4:00 pm-11:50 am

2 stops13h 50m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Fri 10/23

11:25 am-10:26 pm

2 stops17h 01m

$684

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Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals to Budapest in May.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
OvagoPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
MytripPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: Out of all of the providers offering Budapest flight deals, Cheapflights users have found FlightHub to have the most accurate pricing on Cheapflights vs. their site about >95% of the time, users can find the same price on Budapest flight deals on Cheapflights and FlightHub. This is based on searches made for Budapest flights over the past month.
  • Most trusted provider: FlightHub is the most trusted provider by Cheapflights users offering Budapest flight deals. With a user feedback rating of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), FlightHub has received the most positive sentiment from Cheapflights users searching for flights to Budapest. This is based on data collected from Cheapflights searches made over the past month.

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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight to Budapest

When is the best time to book a flight to Budapest?

Booking 52 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights to Budapest. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

How long is the flight to Budapest?

On average, a flight from New York to Budapest takes 14 hours 2 minutes. Flights to Budapest from other popular cities in USA will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

What are the most popular airlines that fly to Budapest?

The most popular airlines flying from New York to Budapest are United Airlines, Lufthansa and British Airways.

Lufthansa
Lufthansa
From $393
United Airlines
United Airlines
From $416
British Airways
British Airways
From $404
SWISS
SWISS
From $386

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Budapest?

The cheapest airlines flying from New York to Budapest are Aer Lingus, Finnair and SWISS.

Rainfall in Budapest by month

Plan your trip to Budapest by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Budapest ranges from 1.2 - 2.8 inches per month. May is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 2.8 in. February is typically the driest time to visit Budapest when rainfall is around 1.2 in.

Temperature in Budapest by month

Plan your trip to Budapest by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Budapest, 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 68.0 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 32.0 F).

The best insider tips for flights to Budapest

AI-powered summary based on content written by travel experts. AI can make mistakes.
Cheapflights partnered with top experts to bring you the best recommendations for your Budapest trip
Our travel experts
Jessica Macdonald

Jessica Macdonald

Expert on Turkish Airlines

Currently based in Scotland after living in South Africa and the United States, Jessica has been writing travel and aviation content for more than 10 years. She regularly contributes to Travel + Leisure and TripSavvy, and has had work published by Condé Nast Traveller and The Independent. She has traveled to more than 50 countries across six continents.

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Harriet Baskas

Harriet Baskas

Expert on Delta and United Airlines

Harriet is an award-winning journalist who is happiest in an airport or an unusual museum. Her stories about airports, air travel, and the business of travel have appeared on NBC News, CNBC, USA TODAY, The Points Guy and other outlets. She is the creator of the StuckatTheAirport.com blog and the author of nine books. When not out on the road or exploring the latest airport amenities, she’s home in Seattle getting ready for the next adventure.

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Paul Rubio

Paul Rubio

Expert on SWISS

Travel journalist and photographer Paul Rubio is a Miami native (and current resident), who has lived in nine countries and traveled to 137. He is an expert in luxury travel, eco-travel, loyalty programs, hotels, airports and airlines. He is a contributing editor at AFAR, Condé Nast Traveler, LUXURY Magazine, and Palm Beach Illustrated.

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Blane Bachelor

Blane Bachelor

Expert on Lufthansa

Blane Bachelor is a journalist and editor specializing in travel and aviation who writes regularly for top global outlets. Born and raised in Florida, Blane has worked and lived in four countries, including the Netherlands, where she’s currently based with her family. Her favorite way to get to know a new destination is by running or riding a bike around town – or hearing a spooky ghost story about local history. She will always choose the window seat.

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Gabriel Leigh

Gabriel Leigh

Expert on British Airways

Gabriel is a writer and video creator. As senior content producer for Flightradar24 and Monocle’s transport correspondent, he keeps a close eye on aviation in particular. He has also written travel articles for the likes of The New York Times. Born in New York but raised around the world, he now lives in Sweden. He’s been to 75 countries, flying 2.3 million miles on 113 airlines and through 234 airports in the process.

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John Walton

John Walton

Expert on BUD

Independent aviation journalist John Walton took his first flight at eight weeks old and hasn’t stopped travelling since. A world-renowned expert in airlines and the passenger experience, he writes in depth on aviation, is a resident expert on travel in Japan and France, and offers a uniquely queer perspective on travelling the world.

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Reviews of airlines servicing Budapest

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Budapest. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Budapest. Reviews last updated May 8, 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with SWISS,United Airlines, andAmerican Airlines to Hungary by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
SWISS
7.6
Good
1,937 reviews

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

6.8

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.6

Crew

8.3

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Thomas,Mar 2026

BOS - ZRH

The business class seats on the new Swiss A350 are hard as a rock. Seems like a bit of a miss on the new "Swiss Senses" experience. Other than that, excellent service.
SWISS
7.6
Good
1,937 reviews
SWISS
7.6
Good
1,937 reviews

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

6.8

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.6

Crew

8.3

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Thomas,Mar 2026

BOS - ZRH

The business class seats on the new Swiss A350 are hard as a rock. Seems like a bit of a miss on the new "Swiss Senses" experience. Other than that, excellent service.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,694 reviews
SWISS
7.6
Good
1,937 reviews

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

6.8

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.6

Crew

8.3

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Thomas,Mar 2026

BOS - ZRH

The business class seats on the new Swiss A350 are hard as a rock. Seems like a bit of a miss on the new "Swiss Senses" experience. Other than that, excellent service.
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,667 reviews
SWISS
7.6
Good
1,937 reviews

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

6.8

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.6

Crew

8.3

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Thomas,Mar 2026

BOS - ZRH

The business class seats on the new Swiss A350 are hard as a rock. Seems like a bit of a miss on the new "Swiss Senses" experience. Other than that, excellent service.
Lufthansa
6.8
Okay
7,980 reviews
SWISS
7.6
Good
1,937 reviews

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

6.8

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.6

Crew

8.3

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Thomas,Mar 2026

BOS - ZRH

The business class seats on the new Swiss A350 are hard as a rock. Seems like a bit of a miss on the new "Swiss Senses" experience. Other than that, excellent service.
British Airways
6.7
Okay
7,952 reviews
SWISS
7.6
Good
1,937 reviews

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

6.8

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.6

Crew

8.3

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Thomas,Mar 2026

BOS - ZRH

The business class seats on the new Swiss A350 are hard as a rock. Seems like a bit of a miss on the new "Swiss Senses" experience. Other than that, excellent service.

FAQs about flying to Budapest

Budapest, Hungary airport overview

Located 10 miles (16km) east of Budapest, Budapest Franz Liszt International Airport (BUD) is the largest of Hungary’s five international airports. Renamed in 2011 for the famous Hungarian composer and pianist on the 200th anniversary of his birth, the airport is still popularly known as Budapest Ferihegy International Airport.

The airport is an important hub in Eastern Europe, and flights to Budapest International Airport come from destinations all over the world, including New York, Paris, London, Prague, Berlin, Cairo, Tel Aviv, Amsterdam, Beijing, St Petersburg and Doha. This gateway to Budapest is known for its efficiency, if not its friendliness. If you want fast processing times and short queues, you’ll love the airport – just don’t expect the staff to smile much.

The brand-new SkyCourt provides much-needed entertainment for waiting passengers, and further expansion is on the cards for Budapest Ferihegy, including a business park and hotel with conference facilities, and additional car parks and cargo facilities.

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Budapest?

    Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl (BUD), located 10.3 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly into when you book flights to Budapest.

  • Can I find cheaper flights to Budapest if I am willing to have layovers?

    Yes, flights with layovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Budapest on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to Budapest?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Condor is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Budapest.

  • What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Budapest?

    Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Budapest. One-way flights to Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl typically cost $15, while round-trip flights cost around $41.

  • How much is a round-trip flight to Budapest?

    A round-trip flight to Budapest will typically cost around $99, however they can be found for as little as $41.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Budapest depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Budapest, Philadelphia offers the quickest one-way flight (8 hours 30 minutes).

  • Does Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl have rental cars?

    Yes. Those touching down at Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl can take advantage of the rental car services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl?

    Yes. Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. ibis Styles Budapest Airport is the closest property to Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl (0.0 mi away from Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl).

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