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$261+ 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 8/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — BUD
Apr 26 — May 31
Sun 4/26
Sun 5/3
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from California to Budapest

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 March 27, 2026.

This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/25. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/224:30 pm
SFO
-
BUD
1 stop19h 45m
Condor
Tue 10/68:20 am
BUD
-
SFO
1 stop15h 10m
Condor
Deal found 3/25$551
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/144:30 pm
SFO
-
BUD
1 stop20h 15m
Condor
Tue 9/298:20 am
BUD
-
SFO
1 stop15h 10m
Condor
Deal found 3/24$558
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/22. 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.
Sun 4/267:10 pm
LAX
-
BUD
1 stop29h 35m
Scandinavian Airlines
Mon 5/410:25 am
BUD
-
LAX
1 stop15h 25m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 3/22$571
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/23. 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.
Wed 9/97:10 pm
LAX
-
BUD
1 stop29h 35m
Scandinavian Airlines
Wed 9/237:50 pm
BUD
-
LAX
1 stop30h 00m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 3/23$586
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/23. 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.
Sat 5/27:10 pm
LAX
-
BUD
1 stop15h 00m
Scandinavian Airlines
Tue 5/1210:25 am
BUD
-
LAX
1 stop15h 25m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 3/23$587
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/26. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/74:30 pm
SFO
-
BUD
1 stop14h 35m
Condor
Tue 9/228:20 am
BUD
-
SFO
1 stop15h 10m
Condor
Deal found 3/26$589
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/314:30 pm
SFO
-
BUD
1 stop14h 35m
Condor
Wed 9/98:20 am
BUD
-
SFO
1 stop15h 10m
Condor
Deal found 3/24$590
This Scandinavian Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. 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 Scandinavian Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/297:10 pm
LAX
-
BUD
1 stop15h 00m
Scandinavian Airlines
Tue 10/1310:25 am
BUD
-
LAX
1 stop15h 25m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 3/24$591
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/22. 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.
Mon 10/57:10 pm
LAX
-
BUD
1 stop15h 00m
Scandinavian Airlines
Sun 10/117:50 pm
BUD
-
LAX
1 stop30h 00m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 3/22$593
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/27:10 pm
LAX
-
BUD
1 stop15h 00m
Scandinavian Airlines
Sat 5/167:50 pm
BUD
-
LAX
1 stop30h 00m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 3/24$595
This Scandinavian Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/23. 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 Scandinavian Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 9/67:10 pm
LAX
-
BUD
1 stop29h 35m
Scandinavian Airlines
Wed 9/910:25 am
BUD
-
LAX
1 stop15h 25m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 3/23$601
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/26. 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.
Sat 9/267:10 pm
LAX
-
BUD
1 stop15h 00m
Scandinavian Airlines
Sat 10/107:50 pm
BUD
-
LAX
1 stop30h 00m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 3/26$604

Find flight deals from California to Budapest

Keep the following information in mind while searching for California to Budapest flight deals. Data was last updated March 27, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$551
(Booking.com)

One-way from

$261
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$666
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One-way flight from California to Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 25% potential increase in price ($250 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($35 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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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 March 27, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from California to Budapest that are best for you.

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Cheapest round-trip

Los AngelesBudapest

LAX - BUD

LAXBUD

Los Angeles

Sun 9/6

7:10 pm-9:45 am

1 stop29h 35m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Wed 9/9

10:25 am-4:50 pm

1 stop15h 25m

$601

Los AngelesBudapest

LAX - BUD

LAXBUD

Los Angeles

Mon 8/17

10:55 am-12:35 pm

2 stops16h 40m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Tue 9/1

5:55 am-4:20 pm

1 stop19h 25m

$708

San FranciscoBudapest

SFO - BUD

SFOBUD

San Francisco

Mon 9/7

8:00 am-4:05 pm

2 stops23h 05m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Mon 9/14

8:20 am-2:30 pm

1 stop15h 10m

$710

San FranciscoBudapest

SFO - BUD

SFOBUD

San Francisco

Tue 4/21

4:45 pm-9:45 am

1 stop32h 00m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Fri 5/1

7:50 pm-2:40 pm

1 stop27h 50m

$726

Los AngelesBudapest

LAX - BUD

LAXBUD

Los Angeles

Sat 9/19

9:59 am-7:10 pm

2 stops24h 11m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Sat 10/3

10:25 am-11:40 pm

2 stops22h 15m

$734

Los AngelesBudapest

LAX - BUD

LAXBUD

Los Angeles

Tue 9/8

8:15 am-10:35 am

2 stops17h 20m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Mon 9/21

11:15 am-1:05 pm

1 stop34h 50m

$743

Los AngelesBudapest

LAX - BUD

LAXBUD

Los Angeles

Wed 9/23

10:44 am-4:50 pm

2 stops21h 06m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Mon 10/5

5:55 am-6:09 pm

2 stops21h 14m

$748

San JoseBudapest

SJC - BUD

SJCBUD

San Jose

Wed 8/12

8:45 am-4:50 pm

2 stops23h 05m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Wed 8/19

6:00 am-9:10 pm

2 stops24h 10m

$757

Santa AnaBudapest

SNA - BUD

SNABUD

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sat 9/5

7:49 pm-9:40 am

2 stops28h 51m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Sat 9/19

11:45 am-12:18 pm

2 stops57h 33m

$765

BurbankBudapest

BUR - BUD

BURBUD

Burbank Bob Hope

Sun 8/23

9:01 am-12:35 pm

2 stops18h 34m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Wed 9/2

9:35 am-7:19 pm

2 stops18h 44m

$769

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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 $434). Flying from California to Budapest in June is currently the most expensive (average of $704). 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 Scandinavian Airlines, United Airlines, and Austrian Airlines fly from California to Budapest in about 16h 40m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 12h 55m. 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 $258 and $329 on KLM 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 $434). Flying from California to Budapest in June is currently the most expensive (average of $704). 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 March 27, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Scandinavian AirlinesCheapest$290Average$591FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
American AirlinesCheapest$448Average$604FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
FinnairCheapest$453Average$787FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
British AirwaysCheapest$461Average$783FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
SWISSCheapest$494Average$790FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
LufthansaCheapest$498Average$845FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
Air FranceCheapest$500Average$771FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
United AirlinesCheapest$505Average$839FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$512Average$968FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
LOTCheapest$524Average$622FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%

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