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Flights to Budapest in 2026

Cheapest flights to Budapest

Wed 12/212:10 am -
2 stops28h 50m
Fri 12/117:50 pm -
2 stops32h 20m
Deal found 11/2$623
Sun 11/2212:10 am -
2 stops25h 30m
Mon 12/77:45 am -
3 stops21h 10m
Deal found 11/1$628
Sun 11/812:25 am -
1 stop12h 45m
Tue 11/249:10 am -
1 stop19h 20m
Deal found 11/2$633
Wed 11/2512:10 am -
2 stops26h 25m
Thu 12/1010:50 am -
1 stop16h 45m
Deal found 11/4$636
Wed 11/1112:25 am -
1 stop12h 45m
Wed 11/251:55 pm -
1 stop14h 35m
Deal found 11/4$655
Wed 12/27:35 pm -
2 stops21h 45m
Wed 12/166:10 am -
3 stops21h 45m
Deal found 10/31$665
Wed 12/211:10 pm -
1 stop14h 35m
Thu 12/1012:55 pm -
1 stop13h 30m
Deal found 11/1$666
Tue 12/110:35 pm -
1 stop12h 45m
Tue 12/86:00 pm -
1 stop33h 00m
Deal found 11/1$667
Mon 12/2810:35 pm -
1 stop31h 35m
Mon 1/116:00 pm -
1 stop32h 35m
Deal found 11/4$677
Tue 12/86:40 pm -
1 stop22h 20m
Wed 1/138:10 am -
1 stop15h 10m
Deal found 11/4$680
Tue 12/810:05 pm -
1 stop18h 40m
Sat 12/128:50 am -
1 stop19h 10m
Deal found 11/4$681
Wed 12/910:05 pm -
1 stop19h 45m
Tue 12/156:05 am -
2 stops20h 00m
Deal found 11/4$682

Find flight deals to Budapest

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$696

Round-trip from

$586

One-way from

$258
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 3% potential increase in price.
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($17 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in November 2026
From New York to Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl
One-way flight from New York to Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl (BUD)

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NewarkBudapest

EWR Newark - BUD Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

EWRBUD

Newark

Wed 3/24

10:35 pm-7:30 pm

1 stop15h 55m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-6:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$347

NewarkBudapest

EWR Newark - BUD Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

EWRBUD

Newark

Wed 3/10

3:25 pm-1:25 pm

2 stops16h 00m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-6:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$381

NewarkBudapest

EWR Newark - BUD Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

EWRBUD

Newark

Sat 2/27

6:30 pm-5:45 pm

1 stop17h 15m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-6:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$397

NewarkBudapest

EWR Newark - BUD Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

EWRBUD

Newark

Thu 3/4

9:35 pm-5:20 pm

1 stop13h 45m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-6:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$412

NewarkBudapest

EWR Newark - BUD Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

EWRBUD

Newark

Sat 3/27

9:30 pm-4:20 pm

1 stop12h 50m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-6:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$412

New YorkBudapest

LGA New York LaGuardia - BUD Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

LGABUD

New York LaGuardia

Sat 11/14

2:55 pm-9:25 am

2 stops36h 30m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-6:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$445

NewarkBudapest

EWR Newark - BUD Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

EWRBUD

Newark

Sun 12/27

5:05 pm-9:50 am

1 stop10h 45m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-6:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$488

New YorkBudapest

LGA New York LaGuardia - BUD Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

LGABUD

New York LaGuardia

Mon 11/30

6:00 am-8:50 am

2 stops20h 50m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-6:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$490

New YorkBudapest

JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl - BUD Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

JFKBUD

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 12/3

9:00 pm-2:05 pm

1 stop11h 05m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-6:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$498
Quickest round-trip

NewarkBudapest

EWR Newark - BUD Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

EWRBUD

Newark

Sat 11/14

10:00 pm-2:05 pm

1 stop10h 05m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-6:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$500

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Compare providers for flights to Budapest

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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
eDreamsPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Kiwi.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapOairPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
BusinessClassPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*3 stars
CheapflightsfaresPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*1 star
BudgetAirPrice Accuracy2 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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Everything you need to know about your flight to Budapest

How long is the flight to Budapest?

On average, a flight from New York to Budapest takes 11 hours 16 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 cheapest airlines that fly to Budapest?

The cheapest airlines flying from New York to Budapest are Austrian Airlines, SWISS and American Airlines.

Rainfall in Budapest 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

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).

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

Booking 86 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.

The best insider tips for flights to Budapest

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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.

Reviews of airlines servicing Budapest

Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Delta,SWISS, andUnited 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.

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.8

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Barney,May 2026

JFK - ATL

Terrible flight. Late, reduced beverage service, lack of headphones, entertainment service didn't work

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.8

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Barney,May 2026

JFK - ATL

Terrible flight. Late, reduced beverage service, lack of headphones, entertainment service didn't work

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.8

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Barney,May 2026

JFK - ATL

Terrible flight. Late, reduced beverage service, lack of headphones, entertainment service didn't work

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.8

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Barney,May 2026

JFK - ATL

Terrible flight. Late, reduced beverage service, lack of headphones, entertainment service didn't work

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.8

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Barney,May 2026

JFK - ATL

Terrible flight. Late, reduced beverage service, lack of headphones, entertainment service didn't work

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.8

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Barney,May 2026

JFK - ATL

Terrible flight. Late, reduced beverage service, lack of headphones, entertainment service didn't work

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, Delta 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 $16, while round-trip flights cost around $30.

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

    A round-trip flight to Budapest will typically cost around $158, however they can be found for as little as $30.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Budapest depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Budapest, Boston Logan Intl offers the quickest one-way flight (10 hours 0 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. Tribe Budapest Airport is the closest property to Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl (0.0 mi away from Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl).

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