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.

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).

What are the most popular routes from California to Budapest?

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

What are the most popular airlines that fly from California to Budapest?

Before booking your flight from California to Budapest check out the most popular airlines for this route: American Airlines, Air France or Finnair.

How far in advance should I book a flight from California to Budapest?

To save up to 16% on this flight, we recommend booking at least 54 days prior to travel. The price may fluctuate and will likely increase closer to your departure date. Users on Cheapflights have found tickets from California to Budapest from $702 1-2 weeks out and tickets from $806 for flights departing within the next 72 hours.

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

Our data shows that November tends to be the cheapest month to fly to Budapest from California. Users have commonly found prices around $834 for the month, but tickets can be as low as $462. Due to multiple factors, prepare for potentially higher prices in June.

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.

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

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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 August 10, 2025.

Wed 11/55:35 pmSAN - BUD

1 stop13h 40mLufthansa

Wed 11/1910:00 amBUD - SAN

1 stop14h 45mLufthansa

Deal found 8/9

$498

Tue 12/95:35 pmSAN - BUD

1 stop18h 25mLufthansa

Tue 12/237:55 amBUD - SAN

1 stop16h 50mLufthansa

Deal found 8/8

$505

Tue 10/289:55 amLAS - BUD

2 stops17h 35mAmerican Airlines

Thu 11/611:35 amBUD - LAS

2 stops18h 23mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 8/8

$514

Wed 11/266:00 pmSAN - BUD

1 stop20h 20mBritish Airways

Tue 12/97:40 amBUD - SAN

1 stop17h 30mBritish Airways

Deal found 8/8

$519

Sun 11/308:55 pmLAS - BUD

1 stop17h 05mBritish Airways

Thu 12/116:25 pmBUD - LAS

1 stop33h 25mBritish Airways

Deal found 8/8

$520

Mon 11/106:00 pmSAN - BUD

1 stop20h 20mBritish Airways

Mon 11/245:40 pmBUD - SAN

1 stop31h 30mBritish Airways

Deal found 8/9

$520

Mon 12/14:45 pmLAS - BUD

2 stops34h 50mAir Canada

Thu 12/116:20 amBUD - LAS

2 stops23h 29mAir Canada

Deal found 8/8

$523

Mon 12/15:15 pmLAS - BUD

2 stops17h 00mBritish Airways

Fri 12/126:55 amBUD - LAS

1 stop20h 55mBritish Airways

Deal found 8/8

$524

Wed 12/311:25 amLAS - BUD

2 stops17h 40mUnited Airlines

Wed 12/106:20 amBUD - LAS

1 stop14h 40mUnited Airlines

Deal found 8/8

$525

Tue 12/211:54 amLAS - BUD

2 stops24h 06mLufthansa

Wed 12/106:20 amBUD - LAS

1 stop14h 40mLufthansa

Deal found 8/8

$527

Mon 12/14:45 pmLAS - BUD

2 stops34h 50mAir Canada

Wed 12/1012:30 pmBUD - LAS

2 stops31h 51mAir Canada

Deal found 8/8

$529

Tue 11/255:35 pmSAN - BUD

1 stop13h 40mUnited Airlines

Tue 12/912:20 pmBUD - SAN

2 stops32h 18mUnited Airlines

Deal found 8/8

$529

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Wed 11/55:35 pmSAN - BUD

1 stop13h 40mLufthansa

Wed 11/1910:00 amBUD - SAN

1 stop14h 45mLufthansa

Deal found 8/9

$498

Tue 10/289:55 amLAS - BUD

2 stops17h 35mAmerican Airlines

Thu 11/611:35 amBUD - LAS

2 stops18h 23mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 8/8

$514

Sun 11/308:55 pmLAS - BUD

1 stop17h 05mBritish Airways

Thu 12/116:25 pmBUD - LAS

1 stop33h 25mBritish Airways

Deal found 8/8

$520

Mon 12/14:45 pmLAS - BUD

2 stops34h 50mAir Canada

Thu 12/116:20 amBUD - LAS

2 stops23h 29mAir Canada

Deal found 8/8

$523

Wed 12/311:25 amLAS - BUD

2 stops17h 40mUnited Airlines

Wed 12/106:20 amBUD - LAS

1 stop14h 40mUnited Airlines

Deal found 8/8

$525

Tue 10/281:18 pmSJC - BUD

2 stops19h 37mMultiple Airlines

Wed 11/128:05 amBUD - SJC

2 stops20h 14mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 8/9

$533

Wed 10/87:35 pmLAX - BUD

1 stop28h 10mSWISS

Wed 10/299:40 amBUD - LAX

1 stop15h 55mSWISS

Deal found 8/9

$540

Wed 10/13:26 pmSJC - BUD

2 stops18h 59mScandinavian Airlines

Wed 10/157:45 pmBUD - SJC

2 stops32h 36mScandinavian Airlines

Deal found 8/9

$623

Thu 11/1312:40 amSFO - BUD

2 stops25h 35mDelta

Tue 11/1812:40 pmBUD - SFO

2 stops21h 38mDelta

Deal found 8/9

$708

Tue 9/166:45 pmSFO - BUD

1 stop28h 15mTurkish Airlines

Sun 9/288:30 pmBUD - SFO

1 stop23h 05mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 8/8

$714

Tue 9/22:40 pmSFO - BUD

1 stop24h 10mBrussels Airlines

Sun 10/126:00 amBUD - SFO

1 stop15h 40mBrussels Airlines

Deal found 8/10

$717

Wed 9/2410:35 amSMF - BUD

2 stops22h 35mFinnair

Mon 10/66:55 pmBUD - SMF

2 stops32h 53mFinnair

Deal found 8/8

$735

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Fri 8/155:30 pmLAX - BUD

1 stop21h 05mLufthansa

Thu 8/216:00 amBUD - LAX

1 stop16h 00mLufthansa

Deal found 8/8

$573

Fri 8/1512:57 pmLAX - BUD

2 stops18h 53mUnited Airlines

Tue 8/266:00 amBUD - LAX

1 stop16h 00mUnited Airlines

Deal found 8/8

$577

Fri 8/157:35 pmLAX - BUD

1 stop28h 10mSWISS

Fri 8/229:30 amBUD - LAX

1 stop16h 00mSWISS

Deal found 8/8

$578

Fri 8/155:30 pmLAX - BUD

1 stop14h 20mUnited Airlines

Thu 8/212:20 pmBUD - LAX

2 stops17h 42mUnited Airlines

Deal found 8/8

$583

Fri 8/154:13 pmLAX - BUD

2 stops15h 37mUnited Airlines

Wed 8/206:10 amBUD - LAX

2 stops22h 03mUnited Airlines

Deal found 8/8

$587

Fri 8/155:30 pmLAX - BUD

1 stop21h 05mLufthansa

Wed 8/205:30 pmBUD - LAX

1 stop30h 45mLufthansa

Deal found 8/8

$593

Sun 8/179:10 pmLAS - BUD

1 stop17h 40mLufthansa

Tue 9/96:00 amBUD - LAS

2 stops19h 14mLufthansa

Deal found 8/8

$592

Sun 8/1711:43 pmLAS - BUD

2 stops26h 07mUnited Airlines

Tue 9/96:00 amBUD - LAS

2 stops25h 41mUnited Airlines

Deal found 8/8

$596

Tue 8/197:35 pmLAX - BUD

1 stop14h 40mMultiple Airlines

Tue 10/146:00 amBUD - LAX

1 stop16h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 8/8

$575

Tue 8/194:13 pmLAX - BUD

2 stops15h 37mUnited Airlines

Tue 10/146:00 amBUD - LAX

1 stop16h 00mUnited Airlines

Deal found 8/8

$582

Wed 8/2012:10 amLAX - BUD

1 stop22h 50mTurkish Airlines

Thu 8/288:55 amBUD - LAX

1 stop35h 50mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 8/8

$598

Wed 8/207:30 pmSFO - BUD

1 stop14h 45mMultiple Airlines

Mon 8/257:00 amBUD - SFO

2 stops21h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 8/8

$715

One-way flights from California to Budapest
Search for one-way flight options from California to Budapest. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated August 10, 2025.

Fri 10/174:30 pmLAX - BUD

2 stops37h 55mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 8/9

$196

Sun 10/194:30 pmLAX - BUD

2 stops46h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 8/9

$205

Wed 10/154:30 pmLAX - BUD

1 stop21h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 8/9

$210

Sat 11/15:45 pmLAX - BUD

2 stops32h 55mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 8/9

$216

Fri 10/109:25 pmLAX - BUD

1 stop31h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 8/7

$228

Mon 10/132:30 pmLAX - BUD

1 stop35h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 8/9

$235

Tue 10/146:50 pmLAX - BUD

1 stop30h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 8/9

$245

Tue 9/166:50 pmLAX - BUD

1 stop30h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 8/8

$252

Wed 10/1512:18 pmSAN - BUD

3 stops25h 22mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 8/9

$278

Sat 9/202:22 pmSFO - BUD

3 stops59h 08mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 8/8

$294

Wed 9/39:17 pmLAS - BUD

2 stops39h 58mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 8/10

$309

Thu 10/163:59 pmSAN - BUD

3 stops37h 51mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 8/9

$309

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Wed 11/5

5:35 pm-4:15 pm

1 stop13h 40m

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Wed 11/19

10:00 am-3:45 pm

1 stop14h 45m

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LAS - BUD

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Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Tue 10/28

9:55 am-11:30 am

2 stops17h 35m

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Thu 11/6

11:35 am-8:58 pm

2 stops18h 23m

$514

Las VegasBudapest

LAS - BUD

LASBUD

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Sun 11/30

8:55 pm-11:00 pm

1 stop17h 05m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Thu 12/11

6:25 pm-6:50 pm

1 stop33h 25m

$520

Las VegasBudapest

LAS - BUD

LASBUD

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Mon 12/1

4:45 pm-12:35 pm

2 stops34h 50m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Thu 12/11

6:20 am-8:49 pm

2 stops23h 29m

$523

Las VegasBudapest

LAS - BUD

LASBUD

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Mon 12/1

5:15 pm-7:15 pm

2 stops17h 00m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Fri 12/12

6:55 am-6:50 pm

1 stop20h 55m

$524

Las VegasBudapest

LAS - BUD

LASBUD

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Wed 12/3

11:25 am-2:05 pm

2 stops17h 40m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Wed 12/10

6:20 am-12:00 pm

1 stop14h 40m

$525

Las VegasBudapest

LAS - BUD

LASBUD

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Tue 12/2

11:54 am-9:00 pm

2 stops24h 06m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Wed 12/10

6:20 am-12:00 pm

1 stop14h 40m

$527

Las VegasBudapest

LAS - BUD

LASBUD

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Mon 12/1

4:45 pm-12:35 pm

2 stops34h 50m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Wed 12/10

12:30 pm-11:21 am

2 stops31h 51m

$529

San JoseBudapest

SJC - BUD

SJCBUD

San Jose

Tue 10/28

1:18 pm-4:55 pm

2 stops19h 37m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Wed 11/12

8:05 am-7:19 pm

2 stops20h 14m

$533

Las VegasBudapest

LAS - BUD

LASBUD

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Sat 11/29

11:30 pm-2:05 pm

2 stops29h 35m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Wed 12/10

12:30 pm-11:21 am

2 stops31h 51m

$533

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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 $656). Flying from California to Budapest in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,106). 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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Delta

8.0

Very good

7,986 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,986 reviews

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,986 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!

KLM

7.8

Good

1,380 reviews

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,986 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!

Austrian Airlines

7.6

Good

824 reviews

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,986 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!

SWISS

7.6

Good

1,694 reviews

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,986 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!

China Southern

7.6

Good

104 reviews

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,986 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!

Related info for your journey

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.
What are the most popular routes from California to Budapest?
While some choose either San Francisco - Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl or San Diego - 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 $656). Flying from California to Budapest in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,106). 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

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Scandinavian Airlines	Cheapest$290	Average$669	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%
Finnair	Cheapest$453	Average$750	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time76%
American Airlines	Cheapest$464	Average$825	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%
British Airways	Cheapest$482	Average$839	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time70%
Iberia	Cheapest$494	Average$900	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%
Delta	Cheapest$497	Average$992	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A
Air France	Cheapest$500	Average$873	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%
United Airlines	Cheapest$522	Average$935	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%
Lufthansa	Cheapest$537	Average$1,032	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time76%
SWISS	Cheapest$540	Average$855	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time79%

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