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$258+ Cheap flights from Irvine, CA to Budapest (BUD)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 2/17. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
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Keep the following information in mind while searching for Irvine to Budapest flight deals. Data was last updated janeiro 6, 2026.

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Mytrip
3 stars

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Mytrip
3 stars

Round-trip from

$452
(oojo)

One-way from

$258
(Trip.com)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$555
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Cheapest flights from Irvine to Budapest
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Irvine to Budapest. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on janeiro 6, 2026.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/5. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
dom 1/257:45 amLAX - BUD
2 stops18h 55mDelta
sex 3/612:40 pmBUD - LAX
1 stop17h 55mDelta
Deal found 1/5$494
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/5. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
qui 1/225:30 pmLAX - BUD
1 stop20h 35mAmerican Airlines
ter 3/311:35 amBUD - LAX
1 stop14h 30mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/5$495
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/5. 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.
seg 2/97:45 amLAX - BUD
2 stops16h 55mScandinavian Airlines
qua 2/2510:25 amBUD - LAX
1 stop15h 35mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 1/5$496
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/4. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
ter 4/147:10 pmLAX - BUD
1 stop15h 00mScandinavian Airlines
qui 4/307:50 pmBUD - LAX
1 stop30h 00mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 1/4$497
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/4. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
sex 2/277:30 pmLAX - BUD
1 stop29h 10mScandinavian Airlines
sex 3/1310:25 amBUD - LAX
1 stop15h 35mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 1/4$498
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seg 2/95:30 pmLAX - BUD
1 stop13h 45mLufthansa
qua 2/252:35 pmBUD - LAX
2 stops18h 55mLufthansa
Deal found 1/5$501
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/5. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
seg 3/211:53 pmLAX - BUD
2 stops26h 37mBritish Airways
seg 3/912:15 pmBUD - LAX
1 stop34h 15mBritish Airways
Deal found 1/5$502
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seg 3/303:25 pmLAX - BUD
1 stop22h 00mDelta
qua 4/811:25 amBUD - LAX
1 stop36h 20mDelta
Deal found 1/4$503
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qua 3/258:59 amLAX - BUD
2 stops18h 41mDelta
ter 4/76:10 amBUD - LAX
2 stops20h 41mDelta
Deal found 1/6$504
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qui 1/221:00 pmLAX - BUD
2 stops25h 05mBritish Airways
ter 3/312:20 pmBUD - LAX
2 stops20h 39mBritish Airways
Deal found 1/5$505
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ter 2/36:25 amLAX - BUD
2 stops18h 15mScandinavian Airlines
qui 3/510:25 amBUD - LAX
1 stop15h 35mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 1/5$506

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Irvine to Budapest that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated janeiro 6, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Irvine to Budapest that are best for you.

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LAX - BUD

LAXBUD

Los Angeles

dom 1/25

7:45 am-11:40 am

2 stops18h 55m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

sex 3/6

12:40 pm-9:35 pm

1 stop17h 55m

$494

Los AngelesBudapest

LAX - BUD

LAXBUD

Los Angeles

seg 4/20

7:10 pm-7:10 pm

1 stop15h 00m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

sex 5/1

10:25 am-4:50 pm

1 stop15h 25m

$497

Los AngelesBudapest

LAX - BUD

LAXBUD

Los Angeles

qua 3/25

8:59 am-11:40 am

2 stops18h 41m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

ter 4/7

6:10 am-5:51 pm

2 stops20h 41m

$504

Los AngelesBudapest

LAX - BUD

LAXBUD

Los Angeles

sáb 1/24

11:55 pm-11:15 am

2 stops26h 20m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

qua 3/4

6:20 am-1:10 pm

1 stop15h 50m

$507

Los AngelesBudapest

LAX - BUD

LAXBUD

Los Angeles

sáb 1/24

11:55 pm-11:15 am

2 stops26h 20m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

seg 3/2

12:10 pm-11:45 am

1 stop32h 35m

$508

Los AngelesBudapest

LAX - BUD

LAXBUD

Los Angeles

seg 3/9

2:55 pm-4:15 pm

2 stops17h 20m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

seg 3/16

6:20 am-2:05 pm

1 stop15h 45m

$509

Los AngelesBudapest

LAX - BUD

LAXBUD

Los Angeles

ter 3/24

6:30 pm-9:10 pm

1 stop18h 40m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

ter 4/7

6:00 am-3:15 pm

1 stop18h 15m

$510

Los AngelesBudapest

LAX - BUD

LAXBUD

Los Angeles

qua 4/15

5:27 pm-11:30 pm

2 stops21h 03m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

sex 5/1

6:00 am-3:15 pm

1 stop18h 15m

$511

Los AngelesBudapest

LAX - BUD

LAXBUD

Los Angeles

ter 4/21

11:00 am-4:50 pm

2 stops20h 50m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

sex 5/1

6:00 am-3:15 pm

1 stop18h 15m

$511

Los AngelesBudapest

LAX - BUD

LAXBUD

Los Angeles

qua 3/25

11:08 am-12:35 pm

2 stops17h 27m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

ter 4/7

6:00 am-3:15 pm

1 stop18h 15m

$511

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Best time to book a flight from Irvine to Budapest

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How far ahead should I book a flight from Irvine to Budapest?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Irvine to Budapest. Price data was last updated on January 2, 2026.

The best time to book flights from Irvine to Budapest is 70 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Irvine to Budapest?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Irvine to Budapest (average of $433). Flying from Irvine to Budapest in June is currently the most expensive (average of $722). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Irvine to Budapest?

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 janeiro 6, 2026.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Austrian Airlines, SWISS, and Scandinavian Airlines from Irvine to Budapest to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Austrian Airlines
7.6
Good
889 reviews

Overall

7.6

Entertainment

6.8

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.8

Boarding

7.6

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Dec 2025

VIE - DXB

Awful . Flight was overbooked. The boarding cards could not be printed, you had to wait more than one hour in a line that only two kiosks were working, staff was leaving and inside the plane they had the same seats in 3 cases at least winter twice!! I’ve never experienced such a disorganization! Awful
Austrian Airlines
7.6
Good
889 reviews
Austrian Airlines
7.6
Good
889 reviews

Overall

7.6

Entertainment

6.8

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.8

Boarding

7.6

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Dec 2025

VIE - DXB

Awful . Flight was overbooked. The boarding cards could not be printed, you had to wait more than one hour in a line that only two kiosks were working, staff was leaving and inside the plane they had the same seats in 3 cases at least winter twice!! I’ve never experienced such a disorganization! Awful
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,838 reviews
Austrian Airlines
7.6
Good
889 reviews

Overall

7.6

Entertainment

6.8

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.8

Boarding

7.6

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Dec 2025

VIE - DXB

Awful . Flight was overbooked. The boarding cards could not be printed, you had to wait more than one hour in a line that only two kiosks were working, staff was leaving and inside the plane they had the same seats in 3 cases at least winter twice!! I’ve never experienced such a disorganization! Awful
Scandinavian Airlines
7.4
Good
1,633 reviews
Austrian Airlines
7.6
Good
889 reviews

Overall

7.6

Entertainment

6.8

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.8

Boarding

7.6

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Dec 2025

VIE - DXB

Awful . Flight was overbooked. The boarding cards could not be printed, you had to wait more than one hour in a line that only two kiosks were working, staff was leaving and inside the plane they had the same seats in 3 cases at least winter twice!! I’ve never experienced such a disorganization! Awful
Lufthansa
6.8
Okay
7,686 reviews
Austrian Airlines
7.6
Good
889 reviews

Overall

7.6

Entertainment

6.8

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.8

Boarding

7.6

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Dec 2025

VIE - DXB

Awful . Flight was overbooked. The boarding cards could not be printed, you had to wait more than one hour in a line that only two kiosks were working, staff was leaving and inside the plane they had the same seats in 3 cases at least winter twice!! I’ve never experienced such a disorganization! Awful
British Airways
6.7
Okay
7,657 reviews
Austrian Airlines
7.6
Good
889 reviews

Overall

7.6

Entertainment

6.8

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.8

Boarding

7.6

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Dec 2025

VIE - DXB

Awful . Flight was overbooked. The boarding cards could not be printed, you had to wait more than one hour in a line that only two kiosks were working, staff was leaving and inside the plane they had the same seats in 3 cases at least winter twice!! I’ve never experienced such a disorganization! Awful

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Irvine to Budapest. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

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

    For a flight from Irvine to Budapest, you will be flying into Ferenc Liszt Intl. Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl (BUD) is just 10.3 mi from the center of the city. Ferenc Liszt Intl is the only Budapest airport and it handles 0 inbound flights from Irvine per day. 14 airlines have flights to Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl from Irvine on a regular basis.

  • How long is the flight from Irvine to Budapest?

    There are many flights that can get you from Irvine to Budapest in 15h. Fly via Delta or Scandinavian Airlines to get the fastest option. The distance between Irvine and Budapest is about 6228 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Irvine to Budapest one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for Finnair. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $296. Users have also found prices from $298 and $341 on Scandinavian Airlines and American Airlines, respectively.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Irvine to Budapest that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Irvine to Budapest flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Irvine to Budapest?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Irvine to Budapest?

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

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Irvine to Budapest?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Irvine to Budapest (average of $433). Flying from Irvine to Budapest in June is currently the most expensive (average of $722). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 10 airlines flying from Irvine to Budapest

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from Irvine to Budapest. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated janeiro 6, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Scandinavian AirlinesCheapest$425Average$610FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
American AirlinesCheapest$448Average$659FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
FinnairCheapest$453Average$787FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
British AirwaysCheapest$470Average$825FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
SWISSCheapest$495Average$740FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
LufthansaCheapest$500Average$832FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
Air FranceCheapest$500Average$873FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
United AirlinesCheapest$502Average$789FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
LOTCheapest$524Average$877FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
DeltaCheapest$557Average$922FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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