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$235+ 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 2/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — BUD
Feb 13 — Feb 201
Fri 2/13
Fri 2/20
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 January 14, 2026.

Most accurate provider

Mytrip
3 stars

Most trusted provider

Mytrip
3 stars

Round-trip from

$421
(CrystalTravel)

One-way from

$235
(oojo)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$558
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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 January 14, 2026.

This CrystalTravel deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/12. 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.
Mon 4/137:10 pm
LAX
-
BUD
1 stop15h 00m
Scandinavian Airlines
Mon 4/2710:25 am
BUD
-
LAX
1 stop15h 25m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 1/12$421
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/13. 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.
Tue 4/144:23 pm
SNA
-
BUD
2 stops18h 42m
British Airways
Tue 4/2812:05 pm
BUD
-
SNA
2 stops39h 24m
British Airways
Deal found 1/13$431
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/13. 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 3/311:35 am
LAX
-
BUD
2 stops22h 35m
SWISS
Tue 3/109:40 am
BUD
-
LAX
1 stop15h 55m
SWISS
Deal found 1/13$436
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/13. 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 12/17:30 pm
LAX
-
BUD
1 stop14h 35m
Scandinavian Airlines
Sat 12/510:25 am
BUD
-
LAX
1 stop15h 35m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 1/13$437
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/12. 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.
Thu 4/167:10 pm
LAX
-
BUD
1 stop15h 00m
Scandinavian Airlines
Thu 4/3010:25 am
BUD
-
LAX
1 stop15h 25m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 1/12$438
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/13. 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.
Sun 11/291:11 pm
LAX
-
BUD
2 stops24h 49m
British Airways
Wed 12/96:05 pm
BUD
-
LAX
1 stop28h 25m
British Airways
Deal found 1/13$439
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/12. 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.
Wed 2/119:00 pm
LAX
-
BUD
1 stop29h 20m
British Airways
Thu 3/511:35 am
BUD
-
LAX
1 stop14h 30m
British Airways
Deal found 1/12$440
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/13. 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.
Tue 3/32:39 pm
ONT
-
BUD
2 stops23h 21m
British Airways
Tue 3/107:40 am
BUD
-
ONT
2 stops22h 27m
British Airways
Deal found 1/13$442
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/13. 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.
Tue 3/32:48 pm
SNA
-
BUD
2 stops23h 12m
British Airways
Tue 3/108:10 pm
BUD
-
SNA
2 stops33h 29m
British Airways
Deal found 1/13$442
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/12. 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.
Sun 2/155:40 pm
LAX
-
BUD
1 stop20h 20m
American Airlines
Tue 3/311:35 am
BUD
-
LAX
1 stop14h 30m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/12$443
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/13. 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.
Tue 12/14:47 pm
ONT
-
BUD
2 stops21h 13m
British Airways
Tue 12/87:40 am
BUD
-
ONT
2 stops23h 39m
British Airways
Deal found 1/13$447
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/13. 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.
Mon 2/233:30 pm
LAX
-
BUD
1 stop22h 50m
British Airways
Thu 3/197:15 am
BUD
-
LAX
1 stop20h 15m
British Airways
Deal found 1/13$447

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Customize your flight search to find flights from California 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 January 14, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from California to Budapest that are best for you.

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Los AngelesBudapest

LAX - BUD

LAXBUD

Los Angeles

Tue 3/3

11:35 am-7:10 pm

2 stops22h 35m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Tue 3/10

9:40 am-5:35 pm

1 stop15h 55m

$436

Los AngelesBudapest

LAX - BUD

LAXBUD

Los Angeles

Wed 2/18

4:42 pm-11:20 pm

2 stops21h 38m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Wed 2/25

8:05 am-3:50 pm

1 stop16h 45m

$439

OntarioBudapest

ONT - BUD

ONTBUD

Ontario

Tue 3/3

2:39 pm-11:00 pm

2 stops23h 21m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Tue 3/10

7:40 am-10:07 pm

2 stops22h 27m

$442

Los AngelesBudapest

LAX - BUD

LAXBUD

Los Angeles

Wed 3/4

6:00 pm-11:20 pm

1 stop20h 20m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Wed 3/25

12:20 pm-10:16 am

2 stops29h 56m

$452

OntarioBudapest

ONT - BUD

ONTBUD

Ontario

Wed 3/4

2:39 pm-5:20 pm

2 stops17h 41m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Wed 3/18

8:05 am-11:59 pm

2 stops23h 54m

$454

OntarioBudapest

ONT - BUD

ONTBUD

Ontario

Sun 2/15

2:39 pm-11:00 pm

2 stops23h 21m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Tue 3/3

7:40 am-10:49 pm

2 stops24h 09m

$454

Los AngelesBudapest

LAX - BUD

LAXBUD

Los Angeles

Tue 3/3

7:20 pm-10:50 am

2 stops30h 30m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Tue 3/10

11:35 am-12:59 am

2 stops21h 24m

$462

Los AngelesBudapest

LAX - BUD

LAXBUD

Los Angeles

Wed 3/4

5:40 pm-10:50 am

2 stops32h 10m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Wed 3/25

11:35 am-9:23 am

2 stops29h 48m

$463

Los AngelesBudapest

LAX - BUD

LAXBUD

Los Angeles

Wed 3/25

2:07 pm-6:30 pm

2 stops20h 23m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Tue 4/7

12:05 pm-12:58 am

2 stops21h 53m

$470

Los AngelesBudapest

LAX - BUD

LAXBUD

Los Angeles

Tue 3/24

8:30 pm-7:10 pm

1 stop14h 40m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Tue 4/7

10:25 am-4:50 pm

1 stop15h 25m

$472

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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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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 SWISS, British Airways, and Scandinavian Airlines fly from California to Budapest in about 17h 30m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 5h 05m. Airlines will cover a distance of 6097 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 Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty - 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 January 14, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Scandinavian AirlinesCheapest$425Average$590FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
American AirlinesCheapest$448Average$668FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
FinnairCheapest$453Average$787FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
British AirwaysCheapest$470Average$800FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
SWISSCheapest$495Average$779FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
LufthansaCheapest$500Average$884FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
Air FranceCheapest$500Average$871FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
United AirlinesCheapest$502Average$884FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$512Average$963FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
LOTCheapest$524Average$879FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%

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