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$249+ 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 7/27. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — BUD
Mar 26 — Apr 21
Thu 3/26
Thu 4/2
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 February 24, 2026.

This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/21. 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 Justfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 11/295:30 pm
LAX
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BUD
1 stop13h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 12/96:20 am
BUD
-
LAX
2 stops24h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/21$501
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/21. 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.
Sun 11/293:30 pm
LAX
-
BUD
1 stop22h 30m
British Airways
Wed 12/96:05 pm
BUD
-
LAX
1 stop28h 25m
British Airways
Deal found 2/21$502
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/23. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/148:20 pm
LAX
-
BUD
1 stop19h 35m
American Airlines
Tue 4/212:40 pm
BUD
-
LAX
1 stop29h 50m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/23$505
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/22. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/75:30 pm
LAX
-
BUD
1 stop21h 00m
United Airlines
Wed 11/46:20 am
BUD
-
LAX
2 stops24h 40m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/22$509
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 8/95:30 pm
LAX
-
BUD
1 stop21h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 8/242:10 pm
BUD
-
LAX
2 stops30h 09m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/20$510
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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 Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 3/2910:05 pm
LAX
-
BUD
1 stop26h 00m
LOT
Wed 4/88:25 pm
BUD
-
LAX
1 stop32h 40m
LOT
Deal found 2/20$512
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/22. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/147:00 am
LAX
-
BUD
2 stops31h 30m
United Airlines
Tue 4/285:55 am
BUD
-
LAX
2 stops38h 44m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/22$513
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/23. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 8/95:30 pm
LAX
-
BUD
1 stop21h 00m
United Airlines
Mon 8/245:55 am
BUD
-
LAX
2 stops22h 20m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/23$515
This Finnair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/21. 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 Finnair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 4/136:50 pm
LAX
-
BUD
1 stop13h 50m
Finnair
Mon 4/276:25 pm
BUD
-
LAX
2 stops32h 57m
Finnair
Deal found 2/21$517
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/153:40 pm
LAX
-
BUD
2 stops22h 50m
United Airlines
Wed 4/295:55 am
BUD
-
LAX
2 stops24h 25m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/20$518
This Finnair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/23. 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 Finnair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/298:17 am
SNA
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BUD
2 stops24h 23m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 5/66:25 pm
BUD
-
SNA
2 stops33h 04m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/23$521
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/24. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/244:45 pm
SFO
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BUD
1 stop17h 25m
Scandinavian Airlines
Thu 9/107:50 pm
BUD
-
SFO
1 stop27h 50m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 2/24$527

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 February 24, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$502
(KAYAK)

One-way from

$249
(Booking.com)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$700
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 24% potential increase in price ($245 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease ($36 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Average for round-trip flights in February 2026
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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 February 24, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from California to Budapest that are best for you.

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Santa AnaBudapest

SNA - BUD

SNABUD

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Wed 4/29

8:17 am-5:40 pm

2 stops24h 23m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Wed 5/6

6:25 pm-6:29 pm

2 stops33h 04m

$521

Los AngelesBudapest

LAX - BUD

LAXBUD

Los Angeles

Tue 4/14

9:00 am-5:40 pm

2 stops23h 40m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Tue 4/21

12:05 pm-12:58 am

2 stops21h 53m

$521

Santa AnaBudapest

SNA - BUD

SNABUD

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Tue 5/5

6:39 pm-11:30 pm

2 stops19h 51m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Tue 5/26

2:25 pm-9:05 am

3 stops27h 40m

$551

OntarioBudapest

ONT - BUD

ONTBUD

Ontario

Sat 8/1

1:18 pm-9:40 am

2 stops35h 22m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Sun 8/23

2:15 pm-11:06 pm

2 stops17h 51m

$570

Santa AnaBudapest

SNA - BUD

SNABUD

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Wed 5/13

6:39 pm-11:30 pm

2 stops19h 51m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Wed 6/3

9:15 am-5:30 pm

2 stops17h 15m

$601

Santa AnaBudapest

SNA - BUD

SNABUD

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Wed 5/6

6:39 pm-11:30 pm

2 stops19h 51m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Tue 6/2

9:10 am-5:30 pm

2 stops17h 20m

$601

Las VegasBudapest

LAS - BUD

LASBUD

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Wed 8/5

5:30 am-4:50 pm

2 stops26h 20m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Thu 8/20

5:55 am-1:06 am

2 stops28h 11m

$603

OntarioBudapest

ONT - BUD

ONTBUD

Ontario

Mon 4/13

6:00 am-11:30 pm

2 stops32h 30m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Mon 4/20

1:20 pm-12:38 pm

2 stops32h 18m

$605

Los AngelesBudapest

LAX - BUD

LAXBUD

Los Angeles

Fri 5/1

10:35 pm-10:40 am

2 stops27h 05m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Wed 6/10

5:55 am-9:34 pm

2 stops24h 39m

$607

San FranciscoBudapest

SFO - BUD

SFOBUD

San Francisco

Fri 8/14

12:15 pm-4:15 pm

2 stops19h 00m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Wed 8/26

10:05 am-11:28 pm

1 stop22h 23m

$619

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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.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from California to Budapest?

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 United Airlines, Lufthansa, and Scandinavian Airlines fly from California to Budapest in about 15h. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 4h 51m. 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 $298 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 February 24, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Scandinavian AirlinesCheapest$290Average$587FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
American AirlinesCheapest$448Average$617FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
FinnairCheapest$453Average$787FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
British AirwaysCheapest$466Average$793FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
SWISSCheapest$495Average$783FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
LufthansaCheapest$499Average$868FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
Air FranceCheapest$500Average$863FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
United AirlinesCheapest$502Average$823FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$512Average$988FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
LOTCheapest$524Average$646FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%

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