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$272+ Cheap flights from Los Angeles (LAX) 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 3/16. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — BUD
Mar 13 — Mar 201
Fri 3/13
Fri 3/20
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from Los Angeles to Budapest
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Los Angeles to Budapest. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on February 11, 2026.

This CrystalTravel deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/9. 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 CrystalTravel is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/17:30 pm
LAX
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BUD
1 stop14h 35m
Scandinavian Airlines
Wed 12/910:25 am
BUD
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LAX
1 stop15h 35m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 2/9$458
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/9. 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.
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 2/9$460
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/10. 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.
Sun 11/297:30 pm
LAX
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BUD
1 stop14h 35m
Scandinavian Airlines
Wed 12/97:50 pm
BUD
-
LAX
1 stop30h 10m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 2/10$469
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/10. 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 8/107:35 pm
LAX
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BUD
1 stop28h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 8/243:10 pm
BUD
-
LAX
1 stop30h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/10$471
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/9. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/17:00 am
LAX
-
BUD
2 stops24h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 12/96:20 am
BUD
-
LAX
1 stop15h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/9$474
This CrystalTravel deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/11. 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 CrystalTravel is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/1110:05 pm
LAX
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BUD
1 stop26h 00m
LOT
Tue 8/2512:45 pm
BUD
-
LAX
1 stop16h 20m
LOT
Deal found 2/11$477
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/10. 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 4/267:35 pm
LAX
-
BUD
1 stop13h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 5/115:55 am
BUD
-
LAX
1 stop16h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/10$483
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/10. 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.
Fri 3/135:15 pm
LAX
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BUD
1 stop31h 50m
LOT
Fri 3/208:20 pm
BUD
-
LAX
1 stop33h 00m
LOT
Deal found 2/10$484
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/10. 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.
Tue 3/105:15 pm
LAX
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BUD
1 stop15h 55m
LOT
Wed 3/1812:55 pm
BUD
-
LAX
1 stop16h 25m
LOT
Deal found 2/10$485
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Wed 4/18:55 pm
LAX
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BUD
1 stop18h 15m
British Airways
Wed 4/1512:05 pm
BUD
-
LAX
1 stop14h 05m
British Airways
Deal found 2/9$486
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/9. 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.
Tue 3/175:15 pm
LAX
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BUD
1 stop15h 55m
LOT
Tue 3/248:20 pm
BUD
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LAX
1 stop33h 00m
LOT
Deal found 2/9$490

Find flight deals from Los Angeles to Budapest

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Los Angeles (LAX) to Budapest (BUD). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated February 11, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$453
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$272
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$700
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 25% potential increase in price ($254 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease ($38 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Los Angeles 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 11, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Los Angeles to Budapest that are best for you.

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LAX - BUD

LAXBUD

Los Angeles

Mon 4/6

5:30 pm-11:30 pm

1 stop21h 00m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Tue 4/14

5:55 am-1:10 pm

1 stop16h 15m

$505

Los AngelesBudapest

LAX - BUD

LAXBUD

Los Angeles

Mon 4/27

5:30 pm-11:30 pm

1 stop21h 00m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Tue 5/5

5:55 am-3:59 pm

2 stops19h 04m

$505

Los AngelesBudapest

LAX - BUD

LAXBUD

Los Angeles

Mon 4/27

5:30 pm-11:30 pm

1 stop21h 00m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Thu 5/7

5:55 am-9:34 pm

2 stops24h 39m

$505

Los AngelesBudapest

LAX - BUD

LAXBUD

Los Angeles

Mon 4/6

5:30 pm-11:30 pm

1 stop21h 00m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Wed 4/15

5:55 am-1:10 pm

1 stop16h 15m

$505

Los AngelesBudapest

LAX - BUD

LAXBUD

Los Angeles

Wed 4/22

5:30 pm-11:30 pm

1 stop21h 00m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Tue 5/5

5:55 am-3:59 pm

2 stops19h 04m

$505

Los AngelesBudapest

LAX - BUD

LAXBUD

Los Angeles

Mon 4/6

5:30 pm-11:30 pm

1 stop21h 00m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Tue 4/14

5:55 am-1:10 pm

1 stop16h 15m

$505

Los AngelesBudapest

LAX - BUD

LAXBUD

Los Angeles

Sun 4/26

5:30 pm-11:30 pm

1 stop21h 00m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Fri 5/8

5:55 am-3:59 pm

2 stops19h 04m

$505

Los AngelesBudapest

LAX - BUD

LAXBUD

Los Angeles

Mon 3/30

5:30 pm-4:50 pm

1 stop14h 20m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Wed 4/8

6:00 am-3:15 pm

1 stop18h 15m

$507

Los AngelesBudapest

LAX - BUD

LAXBUD

Los Angeles

Mon 3/30

5:30 pm-4:50 pm

1 stop14h 20m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Tue 4/7

6:00 am-3:15 pm

1 stop18h 15m

$507

Los AngelesBudapest

LAX - BUD

LAXBUD

Los Angeles

Wed 4/1

9:35 am-11:50 am

2 stops17h 15m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Wed 4/15

6:00 am-11:50 am

1 stop14h 50m

$508

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Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Los Angeles to Budapest in February.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*2 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapfaremartPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star
OvagoPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
JustAirTicketPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star
MytripPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Justfly.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
GurufarePrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Los Angeles-Budapest flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Los Angeles-Budapest flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Los Angeles-Budapest flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Los Angeles-Budapest flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Los Angeles-Budapest flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Los Angeles to Budapest

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Budapest from Los Angeles with our price prediction graph.
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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Los Angeles to Budapest

How far ahead should I book a flight from Los Angeles to Budapest?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Los Angeles to Budapest. Price data was last updated on February 6, 2026.

Booking 70 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Los Angeles to Budapest. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Los Angeles to Budapest?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Los Angeles to Budapest (average of $434). Flying from Los Angeles to Budapest in June is currently the most expensive (average of $719). 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.

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 February 11, 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown SWISS, Austrian Airlines, and Scandinavian Airlines from Los Angeles to Budapest. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
SWISS
7.6
Good
1,870 reviews

Crew

8.3

Overall

7.6

Comfort

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Food

7.1

Entertainment

6.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Leonardo,Aug 2025

HKG - ZRH

Particularly good to do immigration in Zurich. The line is way more efficient and you can take a connecting flight in one hour. Great value for money.
SWISS
7.6
Good
1,870 reviews
SWISS
7.6
Good
1,870 reviews

Crew

8.3

Overall

7.6

Comfort

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Food

7.1

Entertainment

6.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Leonardo,Aug 2025

HKG - ZRH

Particularly good to do immigration in Zurich. The line is way more efficient and you can take a connecting flight in one hour. Great value for money.
Austrian Airlines
7.5
Good
896 reviews
SWISS
7.6
Good
1,870 reviews

Crew

8.3

Overall

7.6

Comfort

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Food

7.1

Entertainment

6.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Leonardo,Aug 2025

HKG - ZRH

Particularly good to do immigration in Zurich. The line is way more efficient and you can take a connecting flight in one hour. Great value for money.
Scandinavian Airlines
7.3
Good
1,679 reviews
SWISS
7.6
Good
1,870 reviews

Crew

8.3

Overall

7.6

Comfort

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Food

7.1

Entertainment

6.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Leonardo,Aug 2025

HKG - ZRH

Particularly good to do immigration in Zurich. The line is way more efficient and you can take a connecting flight in one hour. Great value for money.
Lufthansa
6.8
Okay
7,779 reviews
SWISS
7.6
Good
1,870 reviews

Crew

8.3

Overall

7.6

Comfort

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Food

7.1

Entertainment

6.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Leonardo,Aug 2025

HKG - ZRH

Particularly good to do immigration in Zurich. The line is way more efficient and you can take a connecting flight in one hour. Great value for money.
British Airways
6.7
Okay
7,731 reviews
SWISS
7.6
Good
1,870 reviews

Crew

8.3

Overall

7.6

Comfort

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Food

7.1

Entertainment

6.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Leonardo,Aug 2025

HKG - ZRH

Particularly good to do immigration in Zurich. The line is way more efficient and you can take a connecting flight in one hour. Great value for money.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Los Angeles to Budapest. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • How long is the flight from Los Angeles to Budapest?

    Departing from Los Angeles to Budapest will take you 21h. The distance from Los Angeles to Budapest is about 6228 mi.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Los Angeles to Budapest round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from Los Angeles to Budapest is Scandinavian Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $427 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are American Airlines and Finnair, starting at $448 and $453 round-trip. Users have found that Scandinavian Airlines is 42% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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

    For one-way options, check prices for Scandinavian Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $298. Users have also found prices from $341 and $345 on American Airlines and British Airways, respectively.

  • Where are the most common layover locations when flying from Los Angeles to Budapest?

    Los Angeles to Budapest flights have a layover in London most often. Munich sees the next most layovers on Los Angeles to Budapest flights. Zurich comes in third as the most popular layover location on Los Angeles to Budapest flights.

  • What are some popular things to do or see while on a layover in London?

    Hyde Park, Buckingham Palace, and Piccadilly Circus are the most popular attractions in London if you're in need of something to do during your layover. Hyde Park, Buckingham Palace, and Piccadilly Circus are located about 12.5 mi, 13.7 mi, and 14.1 mi, respectively from London Heathrow. Travelers can book a car rental at London Heathrow for about $33 per day to make their sightseeing more efficient.

  • What are some popular points of interest to see during a layover in Munich?

    Theresienwiese, Marienplatz, and Altes Rathaus are currently the most popular points of interest in Munich at the moment. Those on a layover in Munich interested in visiting Theresienwiese, Marienplatz, or Altes Rathaus can do so by traveling 18.8 mi, 17.8 mi, and 17.8 mi, respectively from Munich Franz Josef Strauss. Travelers can rent a car at Munich Franz Josef Strauss for an average daily rate of $51 to make sightseeing during their layover a little easier.

  • What are points of interest worth seeing during a layover in Zurich?

    Most Zurich visitors opt to spend their time at Lindenhof, Schweizerisches Nationalmuseum, and Zoo Zürich. Lindenhof, Schweizerisches Nationalmuseum and Zoo Zürich are located about 5.9 mi, 5.5 mi, and 5.0 mi, respectively from Zurich if you are interested in checking them out. Those looking to explore during their layover in Zurich can rent a car from Zurich for about $57 per day.

  • Where are the least popular layover locations for Los Angeles to Budapest flights?

    The least popular layover on flights from Los Angeles to Budapest is Amsterdam. Frankfurt am Main sees the next fewest layovers on Los Angeles to Budapest flights.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Los Angeles to Budapest that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Los Angeles to Budapest flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Los Angeles to Budapest?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Los Angeles to Budapest.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Los Angeles to Budapest?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles to Budapest?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Los Angeles to Budapest (average of $434). Flying from Los Angeles to Budapest in June is currently the most expensive (average of $719). 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 Los Angeles to Budapest

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from Los Angeles 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 11, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Scandinavian AirlinesCheapest$427Average$568FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
American AirlinesCheapest$448Average$630FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
FinnairCheapest$453Average$787FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
British AirwaysCheapest$466Average$817FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
SWISSCheapest$495Average$728FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
LufthansaCheapest$500Average$802FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
Air FranceCheapest$500Average$863FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
United AirlinesCheapest$502Average$743FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
LOTCheapest$524Average$706FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
DeltaCheapest$557Average$892FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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