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$277+ Cheap flights from Salinas, CA, CA 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 1/25. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — BUD
Nov 29 — Dec 61
Sat 11/29
Sat 12/6
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Salinas to Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl are usually found in February or November, booked 32 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Sunday and return on a Thursday

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Explore the most affordable flight options available from Salinas to Budapest. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on October 30, 2025.

This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. 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.
Thu 11/278:25 amSFO - BUD
3 stops23h 30mMultiple Airlines
Wed 12/105:50 amBUD - SFO
2 stops22h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/29$633
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Fri 10/3110:40 pmSFO - BUD
1 stop14h 30mLufthansa
Wed 11/121:20 pmBUD - SFO
1 stop15h 15mLufthansa
Deal found 10/30$638
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. 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.
Sun 11/29:40 pmSFO - BUD
1 stop14h 30mLufthansa
Wed 11/126:20 amBUD - SFO
1 stop15h 20mLufthansa
Deal found 10/28$639
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/30. 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.
Fri 10/312:30 pmSFO - BUD
1 stop22h 40mUnited Airlines
Fri 11/72:25 pmBUD - SFO
1 stop14h 45mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/30$650
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. 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 11/109:40 pmSFO - BUD
1 stop14h 30mUnited Airlines
Wed 12/171:20 pmBUD - SFO
1 stop15h 15mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/28$651
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. 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.
Sun 12/149:40 pmSFO - BUD
1 stop14h 30mUnited Airlines
Wed 12/2412:20 pmBUD - SFO
1 stop16h 50mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/28$654
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. 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.
Sun 12/149:40 pmSFO - BUD
1 stop14h 30mUnited Airlines
Tue 12/231:20 pmBUD - SFO
1 stop15h 15mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/28$656
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. 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.
Sun 11/29:40 pmSFO - BUD
1 stop14h 30mUnited Airlines
Sun 11/166:20 amBUD - SFO
2 stops22h 57mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/29$660
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. 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.
Thu 10/301:25 pmSFO - BUD
2 stops18h 50mUnited Airlines
Thu 11/66:20 amBUD - SFO
2 stops19h 34mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/29$665

Cheap flight deals from Salinas to Budapest

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Salinas to Budapest flight deals. Data was last updated October 30, 2025.

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3 stars

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3 stars

Round-trip from

$632
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$277
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$732
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Salinas 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 October 30, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Salinas to Budapest that are best for you.

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SFO - BUD

SFOBUD

San Francisco

Sun 3/8

8:32 am-11:35 am

2 stops19h 03m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Sat 3/21

6:20 am-9:22 pm

2 stops23h 02m

$639

San FranciscoBudapest

SFO - BUD

SFOBUD

San Francisco

Sat 3/28

8:45 pm-12:40 pm

2 stops30h 55m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Sun 4/5

9:40 am-9:05 am

2 stops32h 25m

$650

San FranciscoBudapest

SFO - BUD

SFOBUD

San Francisco

Mon 11/10

9:40 pm-9:10 pm

1 stop14h 30m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Wed 12/17

1:20 pm-7:35 pm

1 stop15h 15m

$651

San FranciscoBudapest

SFO - BUD

SFOBUD

San Francisco

Sun 12/14

9:40 pm-9:10 pm

1 stop14h 30m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Wed 12/24

6:20 am-10:55 pm

2 stops25h 35m

$664

San FranciscoBudapest

SFO - BUD

SFOBUD

San Francisco

Sun 12/14

9:40 pm-9:10 pm

1 stop14h 30m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Tue 12/23

6:05 am-12:26 am

2 stops27h 21m

$664

San FranciscoBudapest

SFO - BUD

SFOBUD

San Francisco

Mon 12/15

12:25 pm-9:40 pm

2 stops24h 15m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Thu 12/25

6:20 am-1:25 pm

1 stop16h 05m

$666

San FranciscoBudapest

SFO - BUD

SFOBUD

San Francisco

Mon 11/10

6:43 pm-9:40 pm

2 stops41h 57m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Thu 12/18

6:20 am-12:03 am

2 stops26h 43m

$676

San FranciscoBudapest

SFO - BUD

SFOBUD

San Francisco

Wed 11/19

1:30 pm-9:10 pm

1 stop22h 40m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Wed 12/3

6:20 am-12:40 pm

1 stop15h 20m

$725

San FranciscoBudapest

SFO - BUD

SFOBUD

San Francisco

Sun 12/14

9:40 pm-9:10 pm

1 stop14h 30m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Mon 12/22

6:20 am-7:42 pm

2 stops22h 22m

$739

San FranciscoBudapest

SFO - BUD

SFOBUD

San Francisco

Mon 12/15

9:40 pm-9:10 pm

1 stop14h 30m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Wed 12/24

12:20 pm-8:10 pm

1 stop16h 50m

$754

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Salinas to Budapest. Price data was last updated on October 24, 2025.

Booking 32 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Salinas 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 Salinas to Budapest?

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Salinas to Budapest (average of $523). Flying from Salinas to Budapest in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,027). 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 S9N to BUD?

Find hourly flight availability from Salinas 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 October 30, 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Salinas to Budapest in the afternoon. Doing so could potentially save you 37% on the flight price compared to flying in the morning, which is usually more expensive.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Salinas to Budapest?

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

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Salinas to Budapest flight should consider departing on Thursday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Thursday at noon 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 Salinas 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 October 30, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown SWISS, United Airlines, and Turkish Airlines from Salinas 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.
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,775 reviews

Overall

7.5

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.4

Crew

8.2

Food

7.1

Entertainment

6.8

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Yvette,Nov 2024

BOS - ZRH

Food was not very good and the options were poor. The seat wasn't very comfortable. I would not choose to fly on this airline again. Their website was also difficult to navigate.
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,775 reviews
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,775 reviews

Overall

7.5

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.4

Crew

8.2

Food

7.1

Entertainment

6.8

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Yvette,Nov 2024

BOS - ZRH

Food was not very good and the options were poor. The seat wasn't very comfortable. I would not choose to fly on this airline again. Their website was also difficult to navigate.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,998 reviews
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,775 reviews

Overall

7.5

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.4

Crew

8.2

Food

7.1

Entertainment

6.8

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Yvette,Nov 2024

BOS - ZRH

Food was not very good and the options were poor. The seat wasn't very comfortable. I would not choose to fly on this airline again. Their website was also difficult to navigate.
Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
4,031 reviews
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,775 reviews

Overall

7.5

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.4

Crew

8.2

Food

7.1

Entertainment

6.8

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Yvette,Nov 2024

BOS - ZRH

Food was not very good and the options were poor. The seat wasn't very comfortable. I would not choose to fly on this airline again. Their website was also difficult to navigate.
Lufthansa
6.8
Okay
7,541 reviews
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,775 reviews

Overall

7.5

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.4

Crew

8.2

Food

7.1

Entertainment

6.8

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Yvette,Nov 2024

BOS - ZRH

Food was not very good and the options were poor. The seat wasn't very comfortable. I would not choose to fly on this airline again. Their website was also difficult to navigate.
British Airways
6.7
Okay
7,487 reviews
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,775 reviews

Overall

7.5

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.4

Crew

8.2

Food

7.1

Entertainment

6.8

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Yvette,Nov 2024

BOS - ZRH

Food was not very good and the options were poor. The seat wasn't very comfortable. I would not choose to fly on this airline again. Their website was also difficult to navigate.

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Budapest from Salinas?

    Most people fly into Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl (BUD) if they book a flight to Budapest from Salinas. On average, Ferenc Liszt Intl has 0 inbound flights from Salinas per day from 10 airlines. Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl is conveniently located just 10.3 mi from Budapest’s city center.

  • How long is the flight from Salinas to Budapest?

    Air Canada and United Airlines can get you from Salinas to Budapest in just under 19h 03m. Your travel time can differ by up to 11h 52m. Airlines will cover a distance of 6097 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Salinas to Budapest (average of $523). Flying from Salinas to Budapest in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,027). 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 Salinas to Budapest

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from Salinas 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 October 30, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Scandinavian AirlinesCheapest$372Average$635FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
SWISSCheapest$549Average$817FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$601Average$685FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
United AirlinesCheapest$619Average$918FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Brussels AirlinesCheapest$621Average$1,010FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
British AirwaysCheapest$624Average$812FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
DeltaCheapest$633Average$942FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
LufthansaCheapest$639Average$1,030FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
American AirlinesCheapest$642Average$705FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
KLMCheapest$665Average$987FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%

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