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$256+ 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 1/20. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — BUD
Jan 3 — Jan 101
Sat 1/3
Sat 1/10
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Los Angeles to Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl are usually found in November or October, booked 35 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Thursday and return on a Sunday

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Cheapest flights from Los Angeles to Budapest
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This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/3. 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.
Tue 12/97:10 pmLAX - BUD
1 stop18h 35mMultiple Airlines
Mon 12/155:00 pmBUD - LAX
1 stop31h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/3$499
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/2. 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 12/912:57 pmLAX - BUD
2 stops23h 13mUnited Airlines
Mon 12/151:20 pmBUD - LAX
1 stop34h 55mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/2$507
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/2. 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.
Tue 12/97:00 pmLAX - BUD
2 stops28h 50mSWISS
Mon 12/158:00 pmBUD - LAX
2 stops31h 45mSWISS
Deal found 12/2$530
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/3. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/95:45 pmLAX - BUD
1 stop18h 55mDelta
Mon 12/156:20 amBUD - LAX
2 stops19h 42mDelta
Deal found 12/3$548
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/2. 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.
Thu 12/257:30 pmLAX - BUD
1 stop29h 10mScandinavian Airlines
Wed 1/2810:25 amBUD - LAX
1 stop15h 35mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 12/2$572
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/2. 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.
Fri 12/265:30 pmLAX - BUD
1 stop18h 40mMultiple Airlines
Tue 1/276:15 amBUD - LAX
1 stop19h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/2$574
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/3. 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 12/96:00 amLAX - BUD
2 stops32h 00mBritish Airways
Thu 1/86:25 pmBUD - LAX
2 stops33h 28mBritish Airways
Deal found 12/3$580
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/2. 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.
Fri 12/265:30 pmLAX - BUD
1 stop18h 40mMultiple Airlines
Wed 1/287:50 amBUD - LAX
2 stops20h 19mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/2$581
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/2. 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.
Fri 12/265:30 pmLAX - BUD
1 stop18h 40mLufthansa
Tue 1/276:05 amBUD - LAX
2 stops20h 48mLufthansa
Deal found 12/2$589

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 December 4, 2025.

Most accurate provider

Mytrip
3 stars

Most trusted provider

Mytrip
3 stars

Round-trip from

$496
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$256
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$823
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 23% potential increase in price ($240 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 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 December 4, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Los Angeles to Budapest that are best for you.

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Los AngelesBudapest

LAX - BUD

LAXBUD

Los Angeles

Sun 4/19

6:30 pm-10:25 pm

1 stop18h 55m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Fri 5/1

11:25 am-10:50 pm

2 stops20h 25m

$497

Los AngelesBudapest

LAX - BUD

LAXBUD

Los Angeles

Sun 4/19

9:00 pm-10:25 pm

1 stop16h 25m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Tue 4/28

11:25 am-11:00 pm

2 stops20h 35m

$498

Los AngelesBudapest

LAX - BUD

LAXBUD

Los Angeles

Sun 4/19

6:30 pm-5:50 pm

1 stop14h 20m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Thu 4/30

6:00 am-11:50 pm

2 stops26h 50m

$498

Los AngelesBudapest

LAX - BUD

LAXBUD

Los Angeles

Mon 4/20

6:30 pm-5:50 pm

1 stop14h 20m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Wed 4/29

11:25 am-9:44 pm

2 stops19h 19m

$498

Los AngelesBudapest

LAX - BUD

LAXBUD

Los Angeles

Fri 4/17

6:55 pm-7:10 pm

2 stops39h 15m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Mon 5/4

7:50 pm-8:24 pm

2 stops33h 34m

$500

Los AngelesBudapest

LAX - BUD

LAXBUD

Los Angeles

Tue 4/14

6:30 pm-10:25 pm

1 stop18h 55m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Wed 4/29

11:25 am-9:44 pm

2 stops19h 19m

$500

Los AngelesBudapest

LAX - BUD

LAXBUD

Los Angeles

Tue 4/14

1:00 pm-4:50 pm

2 stops18h 50m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Fri 5/1

5:55 am-1:05 pm

1 stop16h 10m

$501

Los AngelesBudapest

LAX - BUD

LAXBUD

Los Angeles

Wed 1/28

7:55 am-11:40 am

2 stops18h 45m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Mon 2/9

12:10 pm-11:45 am

1 stop32h 35m

$502

Los AngelesBudapest

LAX - BUD

LAXBUD

Los Angeles

Mon 4/20

1:00 pm-4:50 pm

2 stops18h 50m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Fri 5/1

5:55 am-1:05 pm

1 stop16h 10m

$503

Los AngelesBudapest

LAX - BUD

LAXBUD

Los Angeles

Tue 4/14

1:45 pm-9:45 am

2 stops35h 00m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Thu 4/30

7:50 pm-12:57 am

2 stops38h 07m

$504

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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 December.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapfaremartPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star
JustAirTicketPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star
MytripPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
GurufarePrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Justfly.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
OvagoPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*2 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 Mytrip to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. Mytrip Users can find the same prices on Los Angeles-Budapest flight deals on Cheapflights vs. Mytrip >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 Mytrip the most. Mytrip 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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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 November 28, 2025.

Booking 35 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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Los Angeles to Budapest (average of $444). Flying from Los Angeles to Budapest in June is currently the most expensive (average of $724). 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 LAX to BUD?

Find hourly flight availability from Los Angeles 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 December 4, 2025.

When flying from Los Angeles to Budapest, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the evening, which can drop the price by up to 12% versus a flight in the afternoon.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Los Angeles to Budapest?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Los Angeles to Budapest. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Los Angeles to Budapest flight should consider departing on Tuesday at noon when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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

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 December 4, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Austrian Airlines, SWISS, 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.
Austrian Airlines
7.6
Good
875 reviews

Food

6.8

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

6.8

Overall

7.6

Boarding

7.6

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Andrew,Sep 2025

FLR - VIE

Staff was really nice, they provided water as a beverage. Otherwise you had to purchase beverages or food. A complementary chocolate was provided at the end of the flight.
Austrian Airlines
7.6
Good
875 reviews
Austrian Airlines
7.6
Good
875 reviews

Food

6.8

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

6.8

Overall

7.6

Boarding

7.6

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Andrew,Sep 2025

FLR - VIE

Staff was really nice, they provided water as a beverage. Otherwise you had to purchase beverages or food. A complementary chocolate was provided at the end of the flight.
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,804 reviews
Austrian Airlines
7.6
Good
875 reviews

Food

6.8

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

6.8

Overall

7.6

Boarding

7.6

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Andrew,Sep 2025

FLR - VIE

Staff was really nice, they provided water as a beverage. Otherwise you had to purchase beverages or food. A complementary chocolate was provided at the end of the flight.
Scandinavian Airlines
7.4
Good
1,592 reviews
Austrian Airlines
7.6
Good
875 reviews

Food

6.8

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

6.8

Overall

7.6

Boarding

7.6

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Andrew,Sep 2025

FLR - VIE

Staff was really nice, they provided water as a beverage. Otherwise you had to purchase beverages or food. A complementary chocolate was provided at the end of the flight.
Lufthansa
6.8
Okay
7,613 reviews
Austrian Airlines
7.6
Good
875 reviews

Food

6.8

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

6.8

Overall

7.6

Boarding

7.6

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Andrew,Sep 2025

FLR - VIE

Staff was really nice, they provided water as a beverage. Otherwise you had to purchase beverages or food. A complementary chocolate was provided at the end of the flight.
British Airways
6.7
Okay
7,562 reviews
Austrian Airlines
7.6
Good
875 reviews

Food

6.8

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

6.8

Overall

7.6

Boarding

7.6

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Andrew,Sep 2025

FLR - VIE

Staff was really nice, they provided water as a beverage. Otherwise you had to purchase beverages or food. A complementary chocolate was provided at the end of the flight.

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 18h 55m. The distance from Los Angeles to Budapest is about 6228 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • 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 $416 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 46% 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 Finnair. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $296. Users have also found prices from $298 and $341 on Scandinavian Airlines and American Airlines, 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. Frankfurt am Main 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 $29 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 $43 to make sightseeing during their layover a little easier.

  • What are points of interest worth seeing during a layover in Frankfurt am Main?

    Most Frankfurt am Main visitors opt to spend their time at Römerberg, Festhalle, and Historisches Museum Frankfurt. Römerberg, Festhalle and Historisches Museum Frankfurt are located about 7.4 mi, 6.5 mi, and 7.3 mi, respectively from Frankfurt am Main if you are interested in checking them out. Those looking to explore during their layover in Frankfurt am Main can rent a car from Frankfurt am Main for about $43 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. Zurich 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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Los Angeles to Budapest (average of $444). Flying from Los Angeles to Budapest in June is currently the most expensive (average of $724). 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 December 4, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Scandinavian AirlinesCheapest$424Average$627FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
American AirlinesCheapest$448Average$663FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
FinnairCheapest$453Average$787FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
British AirwaysCheapest$471Average$831FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
SWISSCheapest$495Average$783FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
LufthansaCheapest$500Average$853FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
Air FranceCheapest$500Average$873FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
United AirlinesCheapest$510Average$873FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
LOTCheapest$528Average$873FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
DeltaCheapest$557Average$934FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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