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$322+ Cheap flights from California to Budapest (BUD)

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LAX — BUD
May 6 — May 131
Tue 5/6
Tue 5/13
1 adult, Economy
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Round-trip from

$491
(Gurufare)

One-way from

$322
(Kiwi.com)

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June

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November

Average price

$995
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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 May 1, 2025.

This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 British Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/193:05 pmONT - BUD
2 stops17h 10mBritish Airways
Wed 12/37:55 amBUD - ONT
2 stops22h 42mBritish Airways
Deal found 4/30$443
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 12/96:10 pmSAN - BUD
1 stop19h 45mBritish Airways
Tue 12/238:05 pmBUD - SAN
1 stop29h 00mBritish Airways
Deal found 4/30$577
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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.
Wed 8/62:35 pmSMF - BUD
2 stops19h 25mAmerican Airlines
Wed 8/2012:05 pmBUD - SMF
2 stops19h 51mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/30$581
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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.
Thu 10/307:10 pmSAN - BUD
1 stop19h 50mAmerican Airlines
Thu 11/137:15 amBUD - SAN
1 stop17h 50mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/30$626
This Travelocity deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 Travelocity is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/310:59 amLAS - BUD
2 stops38h 21mScandinavian Airlines
Wed 9/107:45 pmBUD - LAS
2 stops34h 22mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 4/29$637
This Iberia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 Iberia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 11/211:00 amONT - BUD
2 stops20h 35mIberia
Mon 11/173:35 pmBUD - ONT
2 stops26h 53mIberia
Deal found 4/30$660
This Finnair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 7/306:00 amSJC - BUD
2 stops27h 10mMultiple Airlines
Wed 8/1312:05 pmBUD - SJC
2 stops33h 04mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/30$665
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 10/199:35 amONT - BUD
2 stops18h 05mUnited Airlines
Wed 10/299:35 amBUD - ONT
2 stops21h 00mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/30$687
This Finnair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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.
Tue 7/2910:40 amSAN - BUD
2 stops22h 30mFinnair
Tue 8/126:55 pmBUD - SAN
2 stops32h 19mFinnair
Deal found 4/30$696
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Sat 5/106:40 pmLAX - BUD
1 stop14h 40mLufthansa
Mon 5/266:10 amBUD - LAX
1 stop19h 45mLufthansa
Deal found 4/30$720
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Fri 5/95:15 pmLAX - BUD
1 stop19h 25mMultiple Airlines
Sat 5/179:35 amBUD - LAX
1 stop19h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/30$721
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Tue 10/141:25 pmLAX - BUD
2 stops19h 45mFinnair
Mon 10/206:55 pmBUD - LAX
2 stops32h 10mFinnair
Deal found 4/30$722

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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 May 1, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from California to Budapest that are best for you.

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OntarioBudapest

ONT - BUD

ONTBUD

Ontario

Mon 10/20

3:00 pm-1:15 am

2 stops25h 15m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Mon 10/27

5:25 pm-9:40 pm

2 stops36h 15m

$491

SacramentoBudapest

SMF - BUD

SMFBUD

Sacramento Intl

Wed 8/6

2:35 pm-7:00 pm

2 stops19h 25m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Wed 8/20

12:05 pm-10:56 pm

2 stops19h 51m

$581

San DiegoBudapest

SAN - BUD

SANBUD

San Diego

Mon 10/27

7:10 pm-7:20 pm

1 stop16h 10m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Mon 11/10

5:25 pm-9:34 pm

2 stops37h 09m

$588

Las VegasBudapest

LAS - BUD

LASBUD

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Wed 9/3

10:59 am-10:20 am

2 stops38h 21m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Wed 9/10

7:45 pm-9:07 pm

2 stops34h 22m

$637

San JoseBudapest

SJC - BUD

SJCBUD

San Jose

Wed 7/30

6:00 am-6:10 pm

2 stops27h 10m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Wed 8/13

12:05 pm-12:09 pm

2 stops33h 04m

$665

OntarioBudapest

ONT - BUD

ONTBUD

Ontario

Tue 10/14

3:00 pm-1:00 am

2 stops25h 00m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Mon 10/27

3:35 pm-11:35 am

2 stops28h 00m

$685

OntarioBudapest

ONT - BUD

ONTBUD

Ontario

Sun 10/19

9:35 am-12:40 pm

2 stops18h 05m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Wed 10/29

9:35 am-10:35 pm

2 stops21h 00m

$687

San DiegoBudapest

SAN - BUD

SANBUD

San Diego

Tue 7/29

10:40 am-6:10 pm

2 stops22h 30m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Tue 8/12

6:55 pm-6:14 pm

2 stops32h 19m

$696

Los AngelesBudapest

LAX - BUD

LAXBUD

Los Angeles

Sat 5/10

6:40 pm-6:20 pm

1 stop14h 40m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Mon 5/26

6:10 am-4:55 pm

1 stop19h 45m

$720

Los AngelesBudapest

LAX - BUD

LAXBUD

Los Angeles

Mon 5/26

12:41 am-10:50 pm

3 stops37h 09m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Tue 6/10

2:45 pm-7:30 pm

2 stops37h 45m

$721

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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 $656). Flying from California to Budapest in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,181). 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 May 1, 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from California to Budapest as you normally would.

Rainfall in Budapest by month

Plan your trip to Budapest by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

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.

Temperature in Budapest by month

Plan your trip to Budapest by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

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).

Reviews of airlines servicing Budapest

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Budapest. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Budapest. Reviews last updated May 1, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Emirates, Delta and KLM from California to Budapest to help guide your decision. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,216 reviews

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,216 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,216 reviews

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,934 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,216 reviews

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.
KLM
7.8
Good
1,334 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,216 reviews

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.
LOT
7.6
Good
1,069 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,216 reviews

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.
Austrian Airlines
7.6
Good
781 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,216 reviews

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.

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.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from California to Budapest one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for Scandinavian Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $388. Users have also found prices from $457 and $464 on Aer Lingus and British Airways, 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 $656). Flying from California to Budapest in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,181). 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 May 1, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Scandinavian AirlinesCheapest$290Average$706FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
LufthansaCheapest$516Average$1,045FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
United AirlinesCheapest$522Average$996FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
British AirwaysCheapest$526Average$864FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
American AirlinesCheapest$533Average$1,636FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
FinnairCheapest$551Average$868FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
DeltaCheapest$552Average$1,012FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
LOTCheapest$568Average$1,022FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
Air FranceCheapest$572Average$954FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
IberiaCheapest$580Average$900FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%

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