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$257+ 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 1/24. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — BUD
dic. 20 — dic. 271
sáb. 12/20
sáb. 12/27
1 adult, Economy
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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 noviembre 20, 2025.

Most accurate provider

Mytrip
3 stars

Most trusted provider

Mytrip
3 stars

Round-trip from

$492
(Scandinavian Airlines)

One-way from

$257
(Kiwi.com)

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 noviembre 20, 2025.

This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 12/258:20 amLAX - BUD
2 stops23h 40mAir Canada
sáb. 1/106:20 amBUD - LAX
2 stops20h 41mAir Canada
Deal found 11/19$552
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. 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 KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 12/254:05 pmLAS - BUD
1 stop22h 05mKLM
jue. 1/156:30 amBUD - LAS
1 stop16h 45mKLM
Deal found 11/20$556
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. 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.
jue. 12/254:05 pmLAS - BUD
1 stop15h 05mDelta
jue. 1/1512:10 pmBUD - LAS
2 stops21h 30mDelta
Deal found 11/20$566
This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. 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 Orbitz is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 12/256:21 pmLAS - BUD
2 stops43h 44mLufthansa
jue. 1/1510:05 amBUD - LAS
2 stops20h 54mLufthansa
Deal found 11/20$582
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. 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.
mar. 12/27:10 pmLAX - BUD
2 stops18h 20mMultiple Airlines
mié. 12/106:20 amBUD - LAX
2 stops19h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/19$587
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. 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.
dom. 11/309:40 pmSFO - BUD
1 stop14h 30mLufthansa
mié. 12/106:20 amBUD - SFO
2 stops20h 08mLufthansa
Deal found 11/19$599
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/18. 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.
sáb. 11/298:30 amLAX - BUD
2 stops29h 55mMultiple Airlines
jue. 12/118:25 amBUD - LAX
2 stops22h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/18$615
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. 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. 11/287:25 pmSFO - BUD
1 stop14h 45mSWISS
dom. 12/76:15 amBUD - SFO
1 stop19h 15mSWISS
Deal found 11/19$620
This CrystalTravel deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. 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 CrystalTravel is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
dom. 11/305:25 pmSFO - BUD
2 stops20h 20mMultiple Airlines
mié. 12/106:20 amBUD - SFO
1 stop15h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/19$623
This CrystalTravel deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. 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 CrystalTravel is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 12/253:00 pmLAX - BUD
1 stop23h 20mMultiple Airlines
sáb. 1/106:20 amBUD - LAX
1 stop15h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/19$625
This CrystalTravel deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. 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 CrystalTravel is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
vie. 12/512:50 pmSFO - BUD
2 stops21h 20mSWISS
vie. 12/126:15 amBUD - SFO
1 stop19h 15mSWISS
Deal found 11/20$627
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. 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. 12/17:25 pmSFO - BUD
1 stop14h 45mMultiple Airlines
lun. 12/86:20 amBUD - SFO
1 stop15h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/19$631

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

Fly from

California

Fly to

Budapest

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Las VegasBudapest

LAS - BUD

LASBUD

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

mar. 3/3

9:32 am-9:40 am

2 stops39h 08m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

mar. 3/17

10:25 am-10:44 pm

2 stops20h 19m

$501

Los AngelesBudapest

LAX - BUD

LAXBUD

Los Angeles

dom. 1/11

5:30 pm-9:10 pm

1 stop18h 40m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

lun. 1/26

6:20 am-1:05 pm

1 stop15h 45m

$502

San DiegoBudapest

SAN - BUD

SANBUD

San Diego

jue. 1/8

5:35 pm-9:10 pm

1 stop18h 35m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

mié. 1/21

10:00 am-3:45 pm

1 stop14h 45m

$511

BurbankBudapest

BUR - BUD

BURBUD

Burbank Bob Hope

mié. 2/4

10:30 am-12:35 pm

2 stops17h 05m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

mié. 2/11

10:15 am-9:59 pm

2 stops20h 44m

$516

OntarioBudapest

ONT - BUD

ONTBUD

Ontario

mié. 2/18

6:37 pm-9:10 pm

2 stops17h 33m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

mié. 3/4

2:35 pm-10:57 pm

2 stops17h 22m

$516

OntarioBudapest

ONT - BUD

ONTBUD

Ontario

mié. 4/22

11:00 am-12:40 pm

2 stops16h 40m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

mié. 5/6

2:15 pm-11:06 pm

2 stops17h 51m

$516

OntarioBudapest

ONT - BUD

ONTBUD

Ontario

lun. 1/12

6:39 pm-9:10 pm

2 stops17h 31m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

lun. 1/26

2:20 pm-10:53 pm

2 stops17h 33m

$516

Santa AnaBudapest

SNA - BUD

SNABUD

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

mié. 2/4

10:00 am-12:35 pm

2 stops17h 35m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

mié. 2/11

10:15 am-9:42 pm

2 stops20h 27m

$516

San DiegoBudapest

SAN - BUD

SANBUD

San Diego

vie. 1/30

5:35 pm-9:10 pm

1 stop18h 35m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

vie. 2/27

10:00 am-3:45 pm

1 stop14h 45m

$525

Santa AnaBudapest

SNA - BUD

SNABUD

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

vie. 1/9

6:25 pm-9:10 pm

2 stops17h 45m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

vie. 1/23

10:10 am-9:42 pm

2 stops20h 32m

$527

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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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Budapest (average of $443). Flying from California to Budapest in June is currently the most expensive (average of $724). 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.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from CA to BUD?

Find hourly flight availability from California to Budapest. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated noviembre 20, 2025.

When flying from California to Budapest, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the afternoon, which can drop the price by up to 30% versus a flight in the morning.

What is the cheapest day to fly from California to Budapest?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from California to Budapest. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their California to Budapest flight should consider departing on Sunday at noon when fares are most often at their lowest. Friday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Related info for your journey

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 Scandinavian Airlines, United Airlines, and Lufthansa fly from California to Budapest in about 18h 35m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 20h 33m. Airlines will cover a distance of 6270 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 United Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $406. Users have also found prices from $430 and $448 on Lufthansa and KLM, 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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Budapest (average of $443). Flying from California to Budapest in June is currently the most expensive (average of $724). 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 noviembre 20, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Scandinavian AirlinesCheapest$372Average$631FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
American AirlinesCheapest$448Average$686FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
FinnairCheapest$453Average$503FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
British AirwaysCheapest$471Average$793FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
Air FranceCheapest$500Average$873FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
SWISSCheapest$501Average$794FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
LufthansaCheapest$501Average$926FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
United AirlinesCheapest$510Average$858FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
LOTCheapest$528Average$876FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
Austrian AirlinesCheapest$560Average$1,007FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%

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