Cheap flights from California (CA) to Budapest (BUD)

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How to find the cheapest flight from
California to Budapest (BUD)

All the information you need to plan the best null to BUD flight in 2022: compare California to Budapest flight prices with the expected peak season, weather and rainfall in Budapest.
When is the cheapest time to fly from California to Budapest (CA - BUD)?

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.

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

To save up to 22% on this flight, we recommend booking at least 40 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 $959 1-2 weeks out and tickets from $1,037 for flights departing within the next 72 hours.

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

Our data shows that February tends to be the cheapest month to fly to Budapest from California. Users have commonly found prices around $806 for the month, but tickets can be as low as $583. Due to multiple factors, prepare for potentially higher prices in December.

Cheap flights from California to Budapest in May, June 2022

The best prices found for California to BUD flights for May, June
15 Jun - 25 Jun
$610pp
SFO
San Francisco
Multiple Airlines
   
2 STOPS
BUD
Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl
BUD
Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl
Multiple Airlines
   
2 STOPS
SFO
San Francisco
15 Jun - 25 Jun
$685pp
SFO
San Francisco
Multiple Airlines
     
3 STOPS
BUD
Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl
BUD
Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl
Multiple Airlines
   
2 STOPS
SFO
San Francisco
23 May - 2 Jun
$701pp
LAX
Los Angeles
LOT
 
1 STOP
BUD
Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl
BUD
Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl
LOT
 
1 STOP
LAX
Los Angeles

California to Budapest 2022 flight deals

Cheap flights to Budapest from California found for this year
12 Aug - 29 Aug
$470pp
LAX
Los Angeles
Multiple Airlines
 
1 STOP
BUD
Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl
BUD
Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl
Multiple Airlines
 
1 STOP
LAX
Los Angeles
14 Aug - 22 Aug
$499pp
LAX
Los Angeles
Multiple Airlines
 
1 STOP
BUD
Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl
BUD
Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl
Multiple Airlines
 
1 STOP
LAX
Los Angeles
12 Aug - 29 Aug
$501pp
LAX
Los Angeles
Multiple Airlines
 
1 STOP
BUD
Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl
BUD
Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl
Multiple Airlines
 
1 STOP
LAX
Los Angeles

Last minute flights from California to Budapest

Late deals on round-trip flights to Budapest from California, departing today and this week
25 May - 17 Jun
$861pp
LAX
Los Angeles
LOT
 
1 STOP
BUD
Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl
BUD
Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl
LOT
 
1 STOP
LAX
Los Angeles
27 May - 9 Jun
$901pp
LAX
Los Angeles
Multiple Airlines
   
2 STOPS
BUD
Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl
BUD
Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl
Multiple Airlines
 
1 STOP
LAX
Los Angeles
27 May - 5 Jun
$948pp
LAX
Los Angeles
Multiple Airlines
   
2 STOPS
BUD
Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl
BUD
Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl
Multiple Airlines
 
1 STOP
LAX
Los Angeles

One-way flights to Ferenc Liszt Intl from California

The cheapest one-way flights from California to Budapest
2:15 pm - 5:20 am
Multiple Airlines
1 Stop
30h 05m
LAX - BUD
Multiple Airlines
$254
Kiwi.com
6:30 pm - 7:50 am
Multiple Airlines
1 Stop
28h 20m
LAX - BUD
Multiple Airlines
$259
Kiwi.com
2:15 pm - 5:20 am
Multiple Airlines
1 Stop
30h 05m
LAX - BUD
Multiple Airlines
$272
Kiwi.com

Related info for your journey

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Flight FAQs

From California to Budapest

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.

Which airlines flying from California to Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl have flexible cancellations due to COVID-19?

Lufthansa, Delta, and Turkish Airlines are some of the carriers that may have flexible cancellation policies. You can use our site to filter for other airlines that may also have this kind of flexibility.

Can I find flights from California to Budapest for under $500 on Cheapflights?

Yes, there are multiple flights from California to Budapest for under $500. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Multiple Airlines for just $470, but on average you can expect to pay $550.

Are there last-minute flights available from California to Budapest for under $900?

There are currently 20+ open flights from California to Budapest within the next 7 days for less than $900.

How popular is this California to Budapest flight route?

The California to Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl flight path was viewed by 49 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

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 Canada or Air France.

What are the cheapest flights from California to Budapest?

On average you can expect to pay $2,918 for a flight from California to Budapest. The cheapest flight overall is $495 while the most popular route, (Los Angeles - Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl) is currently priced at $470.

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.

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COVID Restrictions

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Do I need a COVID test to fly to Budapest from California?

Information is based on travel restrictions from California to Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Most visitors from California can enter Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl without restrictions.

COVID-19 testing requirements
Visitors from California are not required to present a negative COVID-19 PCR test or antigen result upon entering Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl.

Quarantine requirements
Visitors from California are not required to quarantine after entering Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl.

Do I need a test to fly back to California from Budapest?

Returning to California from Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

COVID-19 testing requirements
Visitors from Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl must present a negative RT-PCR (NAAT) or Antigen (quick-test) test taken 1 day for RT-PCR (NAAT) and 1 day for Antigen (quick-test) before departing to California.

Quarantine requirements
Visitors from Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl are not required to quarantine after entering California.

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Destination information for Budapest

Things to know before you go - useful duration and weather info for your trip from California to Budapest.
Today's exchange rate
$1 = 365.47 Ft
Average temperature for May in Budapest
73.4 °F
Avg rainfall for May in Budapest
2.2 ″

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Airports servicing Budapest

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Top 10 airlines flying from California to Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

The chart below displays the airlines Cheapflights users traveling from California to Budapest choose most often. Cheapest and average prices are based on aggregated data from the past 12 months.
Airline Cheapest Average Flexibility On-time COVID-19 safety
Juneyao Airlines 		$11 $16 No cancel fee 66%

We couldn't confirm the COVID-19 safety measures taken by Juneyao Airlines. Please check directly on their website for additional information.
Norwegian 		$331 $717 No cancel fee 74%
United Airlines 		$481 $997 No cancel fee 69%
British Airways 		$507 $872 No cancel fee 70%
KLM 		$514 $704 No cancel fee 75%
Finnair 		$525 $834 No cancel fee 76%
LOT 		$535 $629 No cancel fee 81%
Delta 		$549 $884 No cancel fee N/A
Lufthansa 		$560 $1,023 No cancel fee 76%
Air Canada 		$567 $776 No cancel fee 67%

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