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$174+ Cheap flights from Philadelphia (PHL) 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 8/26. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
PHL — BUD
Aug 26 — Sep 21
Wed 8/26
Wed 9/2
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Philadelphia to Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl are usually found in February or April, booked 36 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Tuesday and return on a Friday

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Cheapest flights from Philadelphia to Budapest
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Philadelphia to Budapest. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on July 27, 2026.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/23. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/207:35 pm
PHL
-
BUD
1 stop15h 20m
American Airlines
Thu 8/2710:05 am
BUD
-
PHL
Nonstop9h 25m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/23$874
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/23. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/3110:15 pm
PHL
-
BUD
1 stop30h 40m
American Airlines
Tue 9/297:20 am
BUD
-
PHL
1 stop34h 50m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/23$875
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/23. 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 8/149:12 am
PHL
-
BUD
2 stops30h 33m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 8/288:20 am
BUD
-
PHL
2 stops17h 41m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/23$876
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/22. 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 British Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/55:35 pm
PHL
-
BUD
Nonstop8h 35m
British Airways
Wed 9/2310:05 am
BUD
-
PHL
Nonstop9h 25m
British Airways
Deal found 7/22$877
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/26. 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 8/279:12 am
PHL
-
BUD
2 stops30h 33m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 9/108:20 am
BUD
-
PHL
2 stops19h 43m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/26$878
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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 9/1510:50 am
PHL
-
BUD
1 stop16h 50m
United Airlines
Tue 9/222:25 pm
BUD
-
PHL
2 stops30h 22m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/24$879
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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 8/237:35 pm
PHL
-
BUD
1 stop15h 20m
British Airways
Sun 8/3010:05 am
BUD
-
PHL
Nonstop9h 25m
British Airways
Deal found 7/24$880
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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 12/229:15 am
PHL
-
BUD
2 stops21h 20m
United Airlines
Tue 1/51:20 pm
BUD
-
PHL
2 stops57h 01m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/24$881
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/26. 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 9/157:40 pm
PHL
-
BUD
2 stops15h 10m
United Airlines
Tue 9/295:55 am
BUD
-
PHL
2 stops14h 52m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/26$882
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/147:35 pm
PHL
-
BUD
1 stop33h 20m
American Airlines
Mon 9/2810:05 am
BUD
-
PHL
Nonstop9h 25m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/24$883
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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 9/1410:50 am
PHL
-
BUD
2 stops21h 40m
Austrian Airlines
Mon 9/283:10 pm
BUD
-
PHL
2 stops30h 55m
Austrian Airlines
Deal found 7/24$884
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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.
Sun 8/169:12 am
PHL
-
BUD
2 stops30h 33m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 8/268:20 am
BUD
-
PHL
2 stops17h 41m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/24$885

Find flight deals from Philadelphia to Budapest

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Philadelphia (PHL) 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 July 27, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$874
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$174
(KAYAK)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,218

Good round-trip deal

$969 or less

Good one-way deal

$582 or less
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 26% potential increase in price ($286 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($38 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Average for round-trip flights in July 2026
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Philadelphia 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 July 27, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Philadelphia to Budapest that are best for you.

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

PhiladelphiaBudapest

PHL - BUD

PHLBUD

Philadelphia

Tue 9/8

5:35 pm-8:10 am

Nonstop8h 35m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Tue 9/15

6:05 pm-4:40 pm

1 stop28h 35m

$876

PhiladelphiaBudapest

PHL - BUD

PHLBUD

Philadelphia

Fri 9/4

7:40 pm-1:55 pm

2 stops36h 15m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Sun 9/13

5:55 am-4:05 pm

1 stop16h 10m

$968

PhiladelphiaBudapest

PHL - BUD

PHLBUD

Philadelphia

Tue 1/19

1:00 pm-2:05 pm

3 stops43h 05m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Tue 2/2

2:55 pm-9:32 pm

3 stops36h 37m

$993

PhiladelphiaBudapest

PHL - BUD

PHLBUD

Philadelphia

Fri 9/25

5:40 pm-4:50 pm

2 stops17h 10m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Sat 10/3

9:40 am-10:46 pm

2 stops19h 06m

$1,001

PhiladelphiaBudapest

PHL - BUD

PHLBUD

Philadelphia

Wed 8/19

6:45 pm-1:35 pm

1 stop12h 50m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Sun 8/23

7:20 am-4:40 pm

1 stop15h 20m

$1,005

PhiladelphiaBudapest

PHL - BUD

PHLBUD

Philadelphia

Sun 8/16

6:59 pm-4:30 pm

2 stops15h 31m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Fri 8/28

6:00 am-5:59 pm

2 stops17h 59m

$1,007

PhiladelphiaBudapest

PHL - BUD

PHLBUD

Philadelphia

Wed 8/12

3:20 pm-1:35 pm

2 stops16h 15m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Sun 8/23

7:20 am-4:40 pm

1 stop15h 20m

$1,010

PhiladelphiaBudapest

PHL - BUD

PHLBUD

Philadelphia

Fri 1/22

1:00 pm-10:45 pm

3 stops27h 45m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Fri 2/5

8:00 pm-9:32 pm

3 stops31h 32m

$1,093

PhiladelphiaBudapest

PHL - BUD

PHLBUD

Philadelphia

Tue 9/22

11:04 am-7:15 pm

3 stops26h 11m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Wed 9/30

2:50 pm-5:54 pm

2 stops33h 04m

$1,120

PhiladelphiaBudapest

PHL - BUD

PHLBUD

Philadelphia

Mon 8/10

9:12 am-9:45 pm

2 stops30h 33m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Tue 8/18

8:20 am-8:01 pm

2 stops17h 41m

$1,147

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Compare providers for flights from Philadelphia 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 Philadelphia to Budapest in July.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
JustAirTicketPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star
OvagoPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapflightsfaresPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*1 star

*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 Philadelphia-Budapest flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Philadelphia-Budapest flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Philadelphia-Budapest flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Philadelphia-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 Philadelphia-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 Philadelphia to Budapest

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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Philadelphia to Budapest

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

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Philadelphia to Budapest, you should look to book at least 35 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

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

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Philadelphia to Budapest (average of $503). Flying from Philadelphia to Budapest in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,218). 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 PHL to BUD?

Find hourly flight availability from Philadelphia 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 July 27, 2026.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Philadelphia to Budapest as you normally would.

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

Airfare is typical for this route at the moment.

Philadelphia to Budapest flights typically cost between $753 and $1,039 in August.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was $874 on American Airlines (Aug 20-Aug 27).

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 July 27, 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Finnair,American Airlines, andIberia from Philadelphia 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.
Finnair
7.6
Good
1,423 reviews

Entertainment

6.9

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.4

Food

6.7

Overall

7.6

Crew

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Jake,Jun 2026

RNO - SEA

Our checked baggage was not transferred correctly so now we are stuck in Budapest with out essential luggage. We are not able to get much help from FinnAir because their service from Seattle is on periodic.
Finnair
7.6
Good
1,423 reviews
Finnair
7.6
Good
1,423 reviews

Entertainment

6.9

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.4

Food

6.7

Overall

7.6

Crew

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Jake,Jun 2026

RNO - SEA

Our checked baggage was not transferred correctly so now we are stuck in Budapest with out essential luggage. We are not able to get much help from FinnAir because their service from Seattle is on periodic.
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,839 reviews
Finnair
7.6
Good
1,423 reviews

Entertainment

6.9

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.4

Food

6.7

Overall

7.6

Crew

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Jake,Jun 2026

RNO - SEA

Our checked baggage was not transferred correctly so now we are stuck in Budapest with out essential luggage. We are not able to get much help from FinnAir because their service from Seattle is on periodic.
Iberia
7.0
Good
3,259 reviews
Finnair
7.6
Good
1,423 reviews

Entertainment

6.9

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.4

Food

6.7

Overall

7.6

Crew

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Jake,Jun 2026

RNO - SEA

Our checked baggage was not transferred correctly so now we are stuck in Budapest with out essential luggage. We are not able to get much help from FinnAir because their service from Seattle is on periodic.
Lufthansa
6.8
Okay
8,159 reviews
Finnair
7.6
Good
1,423 reviews

Entertainment

6.9

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.4

Food

6.7

Overall

7.6

Crew

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Jake,Jun 2026

RNO - SEA

Our checked baggage was not transferred correctly so now we are stuck in Budapest with out essential luggage. We are not able to get much help from FinnAir because their service from Seattle is on periodic.
British Airways
6.7
Okay
8,130 reviews
Finnair
7.6
Good
1,423 reviews

Entertainment

6.9

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.4

Food

6.7

Overall

7.6

Crew

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Jake,Jun 2026

RNO - SEA

Our checked baggage was not transferred correctly so now we are stuck in Budapest with out essential luggage. We are not able to get much help from FinnAir because their service from Seattle is on periodic.

Related info for your journey

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

  • What airports do I use to fly from Philadelphia to Budapest?

    If you wish to fly to Budapest from Philadelphia, then you need to book flights from Philadelphia to Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl. There are 4 flights from Philadelphia (PHL) to Ferenc Liszt Intl (BUD) per day to choose from. Flights to Budapest from Philadelphia are available from 6 different airlines, which means you should have some options if you want to compare airfare deals. 8h 35m is how long a nonstop flight from Philadelphia to Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl typically takes.

  • How popular is this Philadelphia to Budapest flight route?

    Flights from Philadelphia to Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl have been viewed 11 times in the past calendar month.

  • How long is the flight from Philadelphia to Budapest?

    A quick flight from Philadelphia to Budapest can take about 8h 35m. British Airways provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $876. Philadelphia and Budapest are separated by a distance of 4449 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    Currently priced at $504, British Airways will fly you from Philadelphia to Budapest and back. In addition to British Airways, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from United Airlines and Lufthansa - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $529 and $558, respectively. Users have found that British Airways is 38% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Philadelphia to Budapest are British Airways ($337), American Airlines ($374), and Iberia ($389).

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Philadelphia to Budapest?

    Before booking your flight to Budapest from Philadelphia, check out the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: American Airlines (89%), Finnair (89%), Iberia( 89%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Philadelphia to Budapest?

    The cheapest flight price from Philadelphia to Budapest is $490. On average you can expect to pay $839. The most popular route, (Philadelphia - Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl), can usually be booked for $721.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Philadelphia to Budapest?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Philadelphia 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 Philadelphia to Budapest?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Philadelphia to Budapest (average of $503). Flying from Philadelphia to Budapest in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,218). 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 6 airlines flying from Philadelphia to Budapest

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from Philadelphia 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 July 27, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
British AirwaysCheapest$503Average$904FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
United AirlinesCheapest$529Average$757FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
LufthansaCheapest$558Average$722FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
American AirlinesCheapest$636Average$1,132FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
IberiaCheapest$673Average$965FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
FinnairCheapest$707Average$911FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%

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