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$259+ 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 4/19. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
NYC — BUD
May 4 — May 111
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Cheap flight deals from New York to Budapest

Cheapest flights from New York to Budapest
Explore the most affordable flight options available from New York to Budapest. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 4, 2026.

This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. 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.
Fri 4/248:30 pm
JFK
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BUD
2 stops19h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 4/276:20 am
BUD
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JFK
2 stops19h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/31$476
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/1. 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.
Thu 4/304:25 pm
JFK
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BUD
1 stop23h 20m
Condor
Thu 5/78:20 am
BUD
-
JFK
1 stop12h 05m
Condor
Deal found 4/1$496
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. 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.
Sat 4/188:30 pm
JFK
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BUD
2 stops22h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 4/276:20 am
BUD
-
JFK
2 stops19h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/31$498
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/1. 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.
Wed 4/294:25 pm
JFK
-
BUD
1 stop12h 10m
Condor
Thu 5/78:20 am
BUD
-
JFK
1 stop12h 05m
Condor
Deal found 4/1$503
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. 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.
Sun 5/34:25 pm
JFK
-
BUD
1 stop23h 20m
Condor
Wed 5/68:20 am
BUD
-
JFK
1 stop12h 05m
Condor
Deal found 3/31$505
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. 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.
Sat 4/188:30 pm
JFK
-
BUD
2 stops22h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 4/256:45 am
BUD
-
JFK
2 stops21h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/31$507
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. 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.
Thu 9/36:55 pm
JFK
-
BUD
1 stop32h 50m
Scandinavian Airlines
Thu 9/177:50 pm
BUD
-
JFK
2 stops25h 50m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 3/31$513
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/3. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 4/137:50 pm
JFK
-
BUD
1 stop30h 15m
Turkish Airlines
Thu 4/239:00 am
BUD
-
JFK
1 stop19h 30m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 4/3$514
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/294:25 pm
JFK
-
BUD
1 stop12h 10m
Condor
Wed 5/68:20 am
BUD
-
JFK
1 stop12h 05m
Condor
Deal found 3/31$515
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/3. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/164:55 pm
JFK
-
BUD
1 stop12h 55m
Aer Lingus
Thu 5/712:00 pm
BUD
-
JFK
1 stop13h 20m
Aer Lingus
Deal found 4/3$522
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/1. 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 4/2112:50 pm
JFK
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BUD
1 stop13h 15m
Turkish Airlines
Tue 4/282:10 pm
BUD
-
JFK
1 stop14h 20m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 4/1$523
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/1. 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.
Thu 10/16:55 pm
JFK
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BUD
1 stop32h 50m
Scandinavian Airlines
Wed 10/217:50 pm
BUD
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JFK
2 stops25h 50m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 4/1$528

Find 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 April 4, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$476
(Mytrip)

One-way from

$259
(Mytrip)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$680
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. 16% potential increase in price ($121 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($16 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in April 2026

Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
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 April 4, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from New York to Budapest that are best for you.

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Price

Cheapest round-trip

NewarkBudapest

EWR - BUD

EWRBUD

Newark

Sat 4/18

5:45 pm-7:10 pm

2 stops19h 25m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Wed 4/22

10:25 am-1:15 pm

2 stops32h 50m

$596

New YorkBudapest

JFK - BUD

JFKBUD

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 9/25

6:55 pm-7:10 pm

1 stop18h 15m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Tue 10/6

10:25 am-5:00 pm

1 stop12h 35m

$602

New YorkBudapest

JFK - BUD

JFKBUD

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 9/28

12:25 am-7:35 pm

1 stop13h 10m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Wed 10/7

8:30 pm-4:35 am

1 stop14h 05m

$619

New YorkBudapest

LGA - BUD

LGABUD

New York LaGuardia

Mon 8/17

7:25 pm-4:50 pm

2 stops15h 25m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Wed 8/26

11:45 am-10:35 pm

1 stop16h 50m

$625

NewarkBudapest

EWR - BUD

EWRBUD

Newark

Thu 4/16

5:45 pm-7:10 pm

2 stops19h 25m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Tue 4/21

10:25 am-1:15 pm

2 stops32h 50m

$627

NewarkBudapest

EWR - BUD

EWRBUD

Newark

Tue 4/7

6:40 pm-1:55 pm

2 stops13h 15m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Tue 4/28

9:45 am-8:15 pm

1 stop16h 30m

$633

New YorkBudapest

JFK - BUD

JFKBUD

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 4/20

6:30 pm-11:50 am

1 stop11h 20m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Mon 5/4

1:00 pm-12:24 pm

1 stop29h 24m

$635

New YorkBudapest

JFK - BUD

JFKBUD

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 5/7

7:30 pm-6:15 pm

1 stop16h 45m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Thu 5/14

3:15 pm-5:30 pm

1 stop32h 15m

$637

New YorkBudapest

JFK - BUD

JFKBUD

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 4/20

10:30 pm-10:25 pm

1 stop17h 55m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Tue 5/5

1:00 pm-7:05 pm

1 stop12h 05m

$637

New YorkBudapest

JFK - BUD

JFKBUD

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 8/7

6:59 am-9:40 am

1 stop20h 41m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Thu 8/20

5:55 am-9:47 pm

2 stops21h 52m

$647

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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 April.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*2 stars
OvagoPrice Accuracy2 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 FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on New York-Budapest flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >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 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 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 April 2, 2026.

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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York to Budapest (average of $374). Flying from New York to Budapest in June is currently the most expensive (average of $494). 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.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from New York to Budapest?

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 39% 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 Vienna (VIE) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 10h 45m.

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 Vienna (VIE) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average layover time of 1h 25m.

How often are flights from New York to Budapest delayed?

About 50% of weekly flights between New York and Budapest have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 60 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for New York to Budapest flights?

Historically, flights departing in the early afternoon are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the evening tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Wednesday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Wednesday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

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 April 4, 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with SWISS,United Airlines, andAmerican 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

7.7

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.5

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

6.8

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Thomas,Mar 2026

BOS - ZRH

The business class seats on the new Swiss A350 are hard as a rock. Seems like a bit of a miss on the new "Swiss Senses" experience. Other than that, excellent service.

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.5

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

6.8

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Thomas,Mar 2026

BOS - ZRH

The business class seats on the new Swiss A350 are hard as a rock. Seems like a bit of a miss on the new "Swiss Senses" experience. Other than that, excellent service.

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.5

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

6.8

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Thomas,Mar 2026

BOS - ZRH

The business class seats on the new Swiss A350 are hard as a rock. Seems like a bit of a miss on the new "Swiss Senses" experience. Other than that, excellent service.

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.5

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

6.8

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Thomas,Mar 2026

BOS - ZRH

The business class seats on the new Swiss A350 are hard as a rock. Seems like a bit of a miss on the new "Swiss Senses" experience. Other than that, excellent service.

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.5

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

6.8

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Thomas,Mar 2026

BOS - ZRH

The business class seats on the new Swiss A350 are hard as a rock. Seems like a bit of a miss on the new "Swiss Senses" experience. Other than that, excellent service.

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.5

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

6.8

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Thomas,Mar 2026

BOS - ZRH

The business class seats on the new Swiss A350 are hard as a rock. Seems like a bit of a miss on the new "Swiss Senses" experience. Other than that, excellent service.

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 Scandinavian Airlines, Turkish Airlines, and United Airlines fly from New York to Budapest in about 13h 10m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 6h 15m. Airlines will cover a distance of 4356 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?

    Aer Lingus, at $378, was found to be the cheapest airline from New York to Budapest.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Finnair and SWISS. You may be able to fly from New York to Budapest for 36% 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 Aer Lingus, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $207. However, be on the lookout for offers from British Airways 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 Zurich?

    Lindenhof, Schweizerisches Nationalmuseum, and Zoo Zürich are the most popular attractions in Zurich if you're in need of something to do during your layover. Lindenhof, Schweizerisches Nationalmuseum, and Zoo Zürich can be visited by traveling about 5.9 mi, 5.5 mi, and 5.0 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 some popular points of interest to see during a layover in London?

    London travelers tend to visit Hyde Park, Buckingham Palace, and Piccadilly Circus more than any other notable places. Those on a layover in London interested in visiting Hyde Park, Buckingham Palace, or Piccadilly Circus can do so by traveling 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 $34 per day.

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

    Römerberg, Oper Frankfurt, and Festhalle are currently the most popular points of interest in Frankfurt am Main. Römerberg, Oper Frankfurt, and Festhalle can be accessed by traveling approximately 7.4 mi, 7.0 mi, and 6.5 mi, respectively from Frankfurt am Main. Travelers in need of a car in Frankfurt am Main can rent one for about $40 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York to Budapest (average of $374). Flying from New York to Budapest in June is currently the most expensive (average of $494). 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 April 4, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Aer LingusCheapest$378Average$689FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
FinnairCheapest$383Average$552FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
SWISSCheapest$389Average$624FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
Austrian AirlinesCheapest$391Average$701FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
American AirlinesCheapest$393Average$517FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
LufthansaCheapest$396Average$742FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
Air SerbiaCheapest$401Average$642FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Air FranceCheapest$419Average$650FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
United AirlinesCheapest$421Average$642FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Brussels AirlinesCheapest$421Average$509FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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