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$214+ Cheap flights from New York, NY (NYC) 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 4/21. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
NYC — BUD
Dec 18 — Dec 251
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from New York to Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl are usually found in September or November, booked 40 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Tuesday and return on a Wednesday

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Cheapest flights from New York to Budapest
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This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/17. 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.
Tue 11/1810:30 amEWR - BUD
2 stops16h 20mMultiple Airlines
Tue 12/95:50 pmBUD - EWR
1 stop26h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/17$411
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/17. 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.
Mon 11/176:40 pmEWR - BUD
1 stop13h 25mUnited Airlines
Thu 11/277:55 amBUD - EWR
1 stop17h 10mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/17$412
This CrystalTravel deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/17. 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.
Wed 12/316:10 pmJFK - BUD
1 stop21h 45mMultiple Airlines
Sun 1/116:15 amBUD - JFK
1 stop12h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/17$413
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/16. 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.
Sun 11/165:55 pmEWR - BUD
1 stop10h 30mAustrian Airlines
Wed 12/37:50 amBUD - EWR
1 stop12h 25mAustrian Airlines
Deal found 11/16$413
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/18. 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.
Thu 11/206:25 pmJFK - BUD
1 stop16h 35mMultiple Airlines
Wed 12/107:50 amBUD - JFK
1 stop12h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/18$414
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/17. 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 12/210:40 pmEWR - BUD
2 stops14h 30mSWISS
Sun 12/146:15 amBUD - EWR
1 stop20h 15mSWISS
Deal found 11/17$415
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/17. 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.
Tue 11/1810:05 amJFK - BUD
2 stops16h 45mAir Canada
Thu 12/116:20 amBUD - JFK
2 stops20h 38mAir Canada
Deal found 11/17$416
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/17. 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 Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/1910:30 amEWR - BUD
2 stops16h 20mAir Canada
Wed 12/106:20 amBUD - EWR
2 stops16h 27mAir Canada
Deal found 11/17$416
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/17. 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.
Tue 11/181:05 pmLGA - BUD
2 stops13h 45mAir Canada
Tue 12/96:20 amBUD - LGA
2 stops14h 22mAir Canada
Deal found 11/17$416
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/17. 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 12/24:25 pmJFK - BUD
1 stop10h 25mSWISS
Sun 12/146:15 amBUD - JFK
1 stop12h 50mSWISS
Deal found 11/17$417
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/18. 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 Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/245:35 pmLGA - BUD
2 stops13h 00mAir Canada
Thu 12/119:40 amBUD - LGA
2 stops18h 53mAir Canada
Deal found 11/18$417
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/17. 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.
Wed 12/36:10 pmJFK - BUD
1 stop17h 05mAustrian Airlines
Mon 12/1511:00 amBUD - JFK
1 stop33h 15mAustrian Airlines
Deal found 11/17$418

Cheap flight deals from New York to Budapest

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from New York (NYC) 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 November 18, 2025.

Most accurate provider

Justfly.com
3 stars

Most trusted provider

Justfly.com
3 stars

Round-trip from

$411
(oojo)

One-way from

$214
(Thrive Travel)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$544
Provider with most accurate pricing for New York (NYC)-Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl flight deals.
Provider most trusted by Cheapflights users for New York (NYC)-Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl flights.
From New York (NYC) to Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl
One-way flight from New York (NYC) to Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 2% potential increase in price ($16 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($12 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in November 2025

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Customize your flight search to find flights from New York 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 November 18, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from New York to Budapest that are best for you.

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NewarkBudapest

EWR - BUD

EWRBUD

Newark

Wed 1/28

10:00 pm-2:05 pm

1 stop10h 05m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Thu 4/2

10:20 am-6:45 pm

1 stop14h 25m

$413

NewarkBudapest

EWR - BUD

EWRBUD

Newark

Tue 2/3

6:40 pm-2:05 pm

1 stop13h 25m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Fri 4/3

1:25 pm-6:45 pm

1 stop11h 20m

$413

New YorkBudapest

JFK - BUD

JFKBUD

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 3/15

6:30 pm-4:15 pm

1 stop16h 45m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Fri 3/27

7:55 am-4:40 pm

1 stop13h 45m

$416

NewarkBudapest

EWR - BUD

EWRBUD

Newark

Wed 3/11

9:50 pm-12:35 pm

1 stop9h 45m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Thu 3/19

1:20 pm-8:05 pm

1 stop11h 45m

$416

NewarkBudapest

EWR - BUD

EWRBUD

Newark

Mon 3/16

9:50 pm-12:35 pm

1 stop9h 45m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Wed 3/25

1:20 pm-8:05 pm

1 stop11h 45m

$416

New YorkBudapest

JFK - BUD

JFKBUD

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 1/12

5:30 pm-12:35 pm

1 stop13h 05m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Tue 1/27

7:55 am-3:40 pm

1 stop13h 45m

$417

NewarkBudapest

EWR - BUD

EWRBUD

Newark

Wed 1/28

10:00 am-2:05 pm

2 stops22h 05m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Fri 4/3

10:20 am-6:45 pm

1 stop14h 25m

$418

NewarkBudapest

EWR - BUD

EWRBUD

Newark

Tue 2/3

5:10 pm-2:05 pm

2 stops14h 55m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Tue 3/31

6:00 am-6:45 pm

1 stop18h 45m

$418

NewarkBudapest

EWR - BUD

EWRBUD

Newark

Wed 1/28

5:10 pm-2:05 pm

2 stops14h 55m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Tue 3/31

6:00 am-6:45 pm

1 stop18h 45m

$418

New YorkBudapest

LGA - BUD

LGABUD

New York LaGuardia

Wed 2/11

12:40 pm-12:35 pm

2 stops17h 55m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Tue 2/17

6:20 am-2:42 pm

2 stops14h 22m

$419

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Compare providers for flights from New York to Budapest

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 New York to Budapest in November.
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
oojoPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapfaremartPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star
Justfly.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
MytripPrice 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 New York-Budapest flights, users find the pricing of Justfly.com to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. Justfly.com Users can find the same prices on New York-Budapest flight deals on Cheapflights vs. Justfly.com >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from New York-Budapest flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on New York-Budapest flights, Cheapflights users trust Justfly.com the most. Justfly.com 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 New York-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 New York to Budapest

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Budapest from New York with our price prediction graph.
Estimated round-trip price
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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from New York to Budapest

How far ahead should I book a flight from New York to Budapest?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from New York to Budapest. Price data was last updated on November 14, 2025.

The best time to book flights from New York to Budapest is 40 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from New York to Budapest?

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York to Budapest (average of $386). Flying from New York to Budapest in May is currently the most expensive (average of $523). 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 NYC to BUD?

Find hourly flight availability from New York 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 November 18, 2025.

Unlike in the evening, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 25% on flights from New York to Budapest by exploring options for tickets in the morning.

What is the cheapest day to fly from New York to Budapest?

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

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

What’s the top layover airport for flights from New York to Budapest?

Share of 1-stop round-trip flights from New York to Budapest chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same layover each way.

Dublin (DUB) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 44% of 1-stop itineraries from New York to Budapest on Cheapflights.

What’s the cheapest layover airport for flights from New York to Budapest?

Average round-trip fare for 1-stop flights from New York to Budapest, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same layover each way.

Copenhagen (CPH) is the most affordable 1-stop option, with an average round-trip price of $471.

What’s the fastest layover option from New York to Budapest?

Shortest average travel time for 1-stop one-way flights from New York to Budapest, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by layover airport.

Flights via Zurich (ZRH) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 10h 00m.

Which airport typically offers the quickest layover for flights from New York to Budapest?

Average layover duration for 1-stop one-way flights from New York to Budapest, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Zurich (ZRH) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average layover time of 0h 43m.

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 November 18, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with LOT, SWISS, and United Airlines from New York to Budapest by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Boarding

7.6

Comfort

7.5

Crew

8.2

Entertainment

6.9

Overall

7.5

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Rami,Sep 2025

LAX - WAW

The second leg. Very tight seats No WiFi on both flights

Boarding

7.6

Comfort

7.5

Crew

8.2

Entertainment

6.9

Overall

7.5

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Rami,Sep 2025

LAX - WAW

The second leg. Very tight seats No WiFi on both flights

Boarding

7.6

Comfort

7.5

Crew

8.2

Entertainment

6.9

Overall

7.5

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Rami,Sep 2025

LAX - WAW

The second leg. Very tight seats No WiFi on both flights

Boarding

7.6

Comfort

7.5

Crew

8.2

Entertainment

6.9

Overall

7.5

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Rami,Sep 2025

LAX - WAW

The second leg. Very tight seats No WiFi on both flights

Boarding

7.6

Comfort

7.5

Crew

8.2

Entertainment

6.9

Overall

7.5

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Rami,Sep 2025

LAX - WAW

The second leg. Very tight seats No WiFi on both flights

Boarding

7.6

Comfort

7.5

Crew

8.2

Entertainment

6.9

Overall

7.5

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Rami,Sep 2025

LAX - WAW

The second leg. Very tight seats No WiFi on both flights

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from New York 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 New York?

    If you book a flight to Budapest from New York, you will be flying to Ferenc Liszt Intl, which is the city’s only airport. Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl (BUD) is located 10.3 mi from the center of Budapest. There are 0 flights from New York to Ferenc Liszt Intl per day from 18 different airlines.

  • How long is the flight from New York to Budapest?

    Airlines like United Airlines, Air Canada, and Delta fly from New York to Budapest in about 10h 05m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 7h 50m. Airlines will cover a distance of 4369 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from New York to Budapest round-trip?

    Brussels Airlines, at $310, was found to be the cheapest airline from New York to Budapest.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Finnair and Austrian Airlines. You may be able to fly from New York to Budapest for 52% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

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

    The cheapest airline one-way is SWISS, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $217. However, be on the lookout for offers from Lufthansa and Delta, as they are both options that can get you from New York to Budapest for a low price.

  • What are the most popular routes from New York to Budapest?

  • Where are the most common layover locations when flying from New York to Budapest?

  • 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 can be visited by traveling about 12.5 mi, 13.7 mi, and 14.1 mi respectively from London Heathrow. Those landing in London looking to spend some time exploring during their layover can rent a car for about $29 per day.

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

    Zurich travelers tend to visit Lindenhof, Paradeplatz, and Schweizerisches Nationalmuseum more than any other notable places. Those on a layover in Zurich interested in visiting Lindenhof, Paradeplatz, or Schweizerisches Nationalmuseum can do so by traveling 5.9 mi, 6.1 mi, and 5.5 mi, respectively from Zurich. Those landing in Zurich looking to spend some time exploring during their layover can rent a car for about $53 per day.

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

    Römerberg, Festhalle, and Historisches Museum Frankfurt are currently the most popular points of interest in Frankfurt am Main. Römerberg, Festhalle, and Historisches Museum Frankfurt can be accessed by traveling approximately 7.4 mi, 6.5 mi, and 7.3 mi, respectively from Frankfurt am Main. Travelers in need of a car in Frankfurt am Main can rent one for about $43 per day.

  • Where are the least popular layover locations for New York to Budapest flights?

  • Can I find deals for flights from New York to Budapest that include hotel bookings?

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

  • How can I find direct flights from New York to Budapest?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from New York to Budapest?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from New York 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 New York to Budapest?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York to Budapest (average of $386). Flying from New York to Budapest in May is currently the most expensive (average of $523). 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 New York to Budapest

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from New York 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 November 18, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Brussels AirlinesCheapest$310Average$859FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
FinnairCheapest$383Average$570FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
Austrian AirlinesCheapest$392Average$749FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
SWISSCheapest$408Average$657FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
American AirlinesCheapest$420Average$516FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$434Average$750FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
LOTCheapest$444Average$753FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
Scandinavian AirlinesCheapest$453Average$515FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
Air CanadaCheapest$469Average$629FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
British AirwaysCheapest$473Average$632FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%

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