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$250+ Cheap flights from California 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 5/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — BUD
feb. 5 — feb. 121
jue. 2/5
jue. 2/12
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Cheap flight deals from California to Budapest

Keep the following information in mind while searching for California to Budapest flight deals. Data was last updated enero 6, 2026.

Most accurate provider

Mytrip
3 stars

Most trusted provider

Mytrip
3 stars

Round-trip from

$448
(oojo)

One-way from

$250
(oojo)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

November

Average price

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

This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/6. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 4/71:17 pmSNA - BUD
2 stops21h 48mBritish Airways
mar. 4/2112:05 pmBUD - SNA
2 stops41h 07mBritish Airways
Deal found 1/6$448
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.
dom. 2/155:02 pmONT - BUD
2 stops20h 58mBritish Airways
mar. 3/38:10 pmBUD - ONT
2 stops35h 09mBritish Airways
Deal found 1/5$455
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/6. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mié. 2/43:15 pmSNA - BUD
2 stops23h 05mBritish Airways
mar. 2/108:10 pmBUD - SNA
2 stops35h 46mBritish Airways
Deal found 1/6$455
This FlightHub 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
vie. 2/204:40 pmSFO - BUD
1 stop32h 00mScandinavian Airlines
dom. 3/87:55 pmBUD - SFO
1 stop27h 40mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 1/4$489
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.
dom. 2/224:40 pmSFO - BUD
1 stop32h 00mScandinavian Airlines
dom. 3/87:55 pmBUD - SFO
1 stop27h 40mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 1/5$494
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
vie. 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.
jue. 1/225:30 pmLAX - BUD
1 stop20h 35mAmerican Airlines
mar. 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.
lun. 2/97:45 amLAX - BUD
2 stops16h 55mScandinavian Airlines
mié. 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.
mar. 4/147:10 pmLAX - BUD
1 stop15h 00mScandinavian Airlines
jue. 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.
vie. 2/277:30 pmLAX - BUD
1 stop29h 10mScandinavian Airlines
vie. 3/1310:25 amBUD - LAX
1 stop15h 35mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 1/4$498
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.
lun. 2/95:30 pmLAX - BUD
1 stop13h 45mLufthansa
mié. 2/252:35 pmBUD - LAX
2 stops18h 55mLufthansa
Deal found 1/5$501
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.
vie. 2/66:00 pmSAN - BUD
2 stops18h 10mLufthansa
vie. 2/2010:00 amBUD - SAN
1 stop14h 45mLufthansa
Deal found 1/5$502

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from California to Budapest that are best for you.

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California

Fly to

Budapest

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Depart

Return

Price

Santa AnaBudapest

SNA - BUD

SNABUD

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

mié. 3/25

4:32 pm-11:20 pm

2 stops22h 48m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

mar. 4/7

7:25 am-8:12 pm

2 stops21h 47m

$455

Santa AnaBudapest

SNA - BUD

SNABUD

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

mié. 4/22

4:23 pm-12:15 am

2 stops22h 52m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

jue. 4/30

11:40 am-9:57 pm

2 stops19h 17m

$455

Santa AnaBudapest

SNA - BUD

SNABUD

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

mar. 3/3

2:48 pm-11:00 pm

2 stops23h 12m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

mié. 3/11

6:05 pm-9:56 pm

2 stops35h 51m

$455

Santa AnaBudapest

SNA - BUD

SNABUD

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

dom. 2/15

4:32 pm-11:00 pm

2 stops21h 28m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

mar. 3/3

8:10 pm-9:56 pm

2 stops34h 46m

$455

Santa AnaBudapest

SNA - BUD

SNABUD

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

mié. 2/4

3:15 pm-11:20 pm

2 stops23h 05m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

mar. 2/10

8:10 pm-10:56 pm

2 stops35h 46m

$455

San FranciscoBudapest

SFO - BUD

SFOBUD

San Francisco

mar. 3/3

4:40 pm-9:40 am

1 stop32h 00m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

mié. 3/11

7:55 pm-3:35 pm

1 stop27h 40m

$494

Los AngelesBudapest

LAX - BUD

LAXBUD

Los Angeles

dom. 1/25

7:45 am-11:40 am

2 stops18h 55m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

vie. 3/6

12:40 pm-9:35 pm

1 stop17h 55m

$494

Los AngelesBudapest

LAX - BUD

LAXBUD

Los Angeles

lun. 4/20

7:10 pm-7:10 pm

1 stop15h 00m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

vie. 5/1

10:25 am-4:50 pm

1 stop15h 25m

$497

Los AngelesBudapest

LAX - BUD

LAXBUD

Los Angeles

mié. 3/25

8:59 am-11:40 am

2 stops18h 41m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

mar. 4/7

6:10 am-5:51 pm

2 stops20h 41m

$504

OntarioBudapest

ONT - BUD

ONTBUD

Ontario

jue. 2/19

5:02 pm-11:05 pm

2 stops21h 03m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

jue. 2/26

7:15 am-10:07 pm

2 stops23h 52m

$505

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Everything you need to know about your flight from California to Budapest

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Budapest (average of $433). Flying from California 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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Find useful and relevant information for your journey from California 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 California?

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

  • How long is the flight from California to Budapest?

    Airlines like British Airways, Scandinavian Airlines, and Delta fly from California to Budapest in about 18h 55m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 13h 05m. Airlines will cover a distance of 6228 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    For one-way options, check prices for British Airways. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $253. Users have also found prices from $296 and $298 on Finnair and Scandinavian Airlines, respectively.

  • What are the most popular routes from California to Budapest?

    While some choose either San Francisco - Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl or Ontario - Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl, Los Angeles - Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl is the most popular route from California to Budapest.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from California 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 California to Budapest?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Budapest (average of $433). Flying from California 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 California to Budapest

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from California 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 enero 6, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Scandinavian AirlinesCheapest$425Average$593FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
American AirlinesCheapest$448Average$659FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
FinnairCheapest$453Average$787FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
British AirwaysCheapest$470Average$803FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
SWISSCheapest$495Average$780FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
LufthansaCheapest$500Average$891FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
Air FranceCheapest$500Average$873FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
United AirlinesCheapest$502Average$857FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$512Average$966FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
LOTCheapest$524Average$877FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%

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