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$552+ Cheap flights from Sacramento (SMF) to Budapest (BUD)

This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 1/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SMF — BUD
Jan 11 — Jan 181
Sun 1/11
Sun 1/18
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Sacramento to Budapest

Cheapest flights from Sacramento to Budapest
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Sacramento to Budapest. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 12, 2025.

This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/9. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/1010:35 amSMF - BUD
2 stops25h 35mLufthansa
Fri 1/96:25 amBUD - SMF
2 stops24h 28mLufthansa
Deal found 12/9$1,750
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/9. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/92:26 pmSMF - BUD
2 stops37h 09mUnited Airlines
Fri 1/96:25 amBUD - SMF
2 stops20h 21mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/9$1,751
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/9. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/1010:35 amSMF - BUD
2 stops25h 35mLufthansa
Thu 1/81:20 pmBUD - SMF
2 stops37h 26mLufthansa
Deal found 12/9$1,763
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/9. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/91:06 pmSMF - BUD
2 stops42h 09mLufthansa
Thu 1/81:20 pmBUD - SMF
2 stops38h 21mLufthansa
Deal found 12/9$1,774
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/9. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/1010:45 amSMF - BUD
2 stops20h 30mLufthansa
Sat 1/106:20 amBUD - SMF
2 stops23h 43mLufthansa
Deal found 12/9$1,800
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/9. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/91:06 pmSMF - BUD
2 stops38h 29mLufthansa
Sat 1/1010:05 amBUD - SMF
2 stops18h 34mLufthansa
Deal found 12/9$1,812
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/9. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/118:45 amSMF - BUD
2 stops27h 25mLufthansa
Thu 1/81:20 pmBUD - SMF
2 stops39h 19mLufthansa
Deal found 12/9$1,813
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/9. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/1310:45 amSMF - BUD
2 stops17h 50mLufthansa
Thu 1/81:20 pmBUD - SMF
2 stops37h 26mLufthansa
Deal found 12/9$1,826
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/9. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/1012:31 pmSMF - BUD
2 stops36h 44mMultiple Airlines
Wed 1/71:20 pmBUD - SMF
2 stops38h 21mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/9$1,847
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/9. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/118:45 amSMF - BUD
2 stops18h 50mLufthansa
Sat 1/107:55 amBUD - SMF
2 stops18h 51mLufthansa
Deal found 12/9$1,852
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/9. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/1310:35 amSMF - BUD
2 stops18h 00mLufthansa
Sat 1/1010:05 amBUD - SMF
2 stops18h 34mLufthansa
Deal found 12/9$1,863
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/9. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/92:35 pmSMF - BUD
2 stops17h 35mDelta
Tue 1/612:10 pmBUD - SMF
2 stops38h 05mDelta
Deal found 12/9$1,901

Find flight deals from Sacramento to Budapest

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Sacramento (SMF) 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 12, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$552
(FlightHub)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$644
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From Sacramento Intl to Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 27% potential increase in price ($361 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 9% potential price decrease ($80 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Sacramento 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 12, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Sacramento to Budapest that are best for you.

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Sacramento

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Budapest

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Depart

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Price

SacramentoBudapest

SMF - BUD

SMFBUD

Sacramento Intl

Wed 1/7

11:10 am-9:10 pm

2 stops25h 00m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Fri 1/23

6:25 am-9:53 pm

2 stops24h 28m

$552

SacramentoBudapest

SMF - BUD

SMFBUD

Sacramento Intl

Sat 1/24

4:35 pm-11:00 pm

2 stops21h 25m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Sat 1/31

5:10 pm-11:30 pm

2 stops39h 20m

$553

SacramentoBudapest

SMF - BUD

SMFBUD

Sacramento Intl

Wed 1/28

2:25 pm-9:10 pm

2 stops21h 45m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Sun 2/1

6:20 am-8:50 pm

2 stops23h 30m

$567

SacramentoBudapest

SMF - BUD

SMFBUD

Sacramento Intl

Fri 2/20

4:00 pm-9:10 pm

2 stops20h 10m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Tue 2/24

10:05 am-7:41 pm

2 stops18h 36m

$567

SacramentoBudapest

SMF - BUD

SMFBUD

Sacramento Intl

Mon 3/30

8:18 am-5:10 pm

2 stops23h 52m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Mon 4/6

2:10 pm-10:22 pm

2 stops41h 12m

$803

SacramentoBudapest

SMF - BUD

SMFBUD

Sacramento Intl

Wed 1/7

8:30 pm-11:30 am

3 stops30h 00m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Fri 1/23

6:25 am-10:24 am

3 stops36h 59m

$1,394

SacramentoBudapest

SMF - BUD

SMFBUD

Sacramento Intl

Sat 1/24

8:30 pm-11:35 am

3 stops30h 05m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Sat 1/31

6:20 am-11:52 am

2 stops38h 32m

$1,619

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Deals found on 12/9

Compare providers for flights from Sacramento 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 Sacramento to Budapest in December.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
OvagoPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*2 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy2 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 Sacramento-Budapest flights, users find the pricing of eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on Sacramento-Budapest flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Sacramento-Budapest flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Sacramento-Budapest flights, Cheapflights users trust eDreams the most. eDreams 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 Sacramento-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 Sacramento to Budapest

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Budapest from Sacramento with our price prediction graph.
Estimated round-trip price
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Sacramento to Budapest

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

Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sacramento to Budapest (average of $479). Flying from Sacramento to Budapest in June is currently the most expensive (average of $962). 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 SMF to BUD?

Find hourly flight availability from Sacramento 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 12, 2025.

Unlike at noon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 31% on flights from Sacramento to Budapest by exploring options for tickets in the afternoon.

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 12, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with United Airlines and British Airways from Sacramento to Budapest by reading reviews from past customers. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,095 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.6

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Thomas,Mar 2025

SFO - TPE

When I asked for an extra snack, I got an unhappy look from the stewardess. Geez, does one extra snack really affect the bottom line??
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,095 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,095 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.6

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Thomas,Mar 2025

SFO - TPE

When I asked for an extra snack, I got an unhappy look from the stewardess. Geez, does one extra snack really affect the bottom line??
British Airways
6.7
Okay
7,573 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,095 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.6

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Thomas,Mar 2025

SFO - TPE

When I asked for an extra snack, I got an unhappy look from the stewardess. Geez, does one extra snack really affect the bottom line??

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Sacramento 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 Sacramento to Budapest?

    A quick flight from Sacramento to Budapest can take about 21h 25m. Lufthansa provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $553. Airlines will cover a distance of 6012 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 Sacramento to Budapest round-trip?

    Currently priced at $624, British Airways will fly you from Sacramento to Budapest and back. In addition to British Airways, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Check Cheapflights for deals on United Airlines for as low as $644. British Airways is priced at 33% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sacramento to Budapest (average of $479). Flying from Sacramento to Budapest in June is currently the most expensive (average of $962). 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 2 airlines flying from Sacramento to Budapest

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Sacramento 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 12, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
British AirwaysCheapest$624Average$624FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
United AirlinesCheapest$644Average$849FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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