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$292+ 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 8/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — BUD
Jun 17 — Jun 241
Tue 6/17
Tue 6/24
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 81 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Sunday and return on a Thursday

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 June 12, 2025.

Round-trip from

$669
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$292
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,384
From Salinas to Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl
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Cheapest flights from Salinas to Budapest
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 June 12, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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.
Sat 11/85:30 pmSFO - BUD
1 stop20h 25mAmerican Airlines
Sat 11/227:40 amBUD - SFO
1 stop16h 20mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/11$669
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 9/126:45 pmSFO - BUD
1 stop28h 15mTurkish Airlines
Fri 9/268:55 amBUD - SFO
1 stop34h 40mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 6/11$676
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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.
Sun 11/210:46 amSFO - BUD
2 stops16h 49mAir Canada
Sun 11/1610:10 amBUD - SFO
2 stops20h 32mAir Canada
Deal found 6/11$677
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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.
Wed 8/278:30 amSFO - BUD
2 stops24h 50mMultiple Airlines
Tue 10/149:30 amBUD - SFO
1 stop15h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/11$684
This Finnair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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 Finnair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/411:26 amSFO - BUD
2 stops21h 44mFinnair
Tue 8/196:55 pmBUD - SFO
2 stops32h 15mFinnair
Deal found 6/12$694
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 8/112:20 pmSFO - BUD
1 stop14h 45mUnited Airlines
Fri 9/196:00 amBUD - SFO
1 stop15h 40mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/10$698
This Lufthansa deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 Lufthansa is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 8/109:05 pmSFO - BUD
1 stop17h 30mLufthansa
Fri 9/196:00 amBUD - SFO
1 stop15h 40mLufthansa
Deal found 6/10$700
This Air France deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 France is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/43:45 pmSFO - BUD
2 stops22h 15mAir France
Wed 8/207:30 pmBUD - SFO
1 stop26h 20mAir France
Deal found 6/10$704
This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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 Orbitz is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/44:35 pmSFO - BUD
1 stop23h 40mIberia
Tue 8/197:40 pmBUD - SFO
2 stops34h 11mIberia
Deal found 6/12$705
This Scandinavian Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 Scandinavian Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/158:55 pmSFO - BUD
2 stops37h 30mScandinavian Airlines
Thu 9/188:05 pmBUD - SFO
2 stops35h 25mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 6/10$714
This SWISS deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 SWISS is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 10/127:30 pmSFO - BUD
1 stop28h 15mSWISS
Sun 10/262:55 pmBUD - SFO
1 stop34h 30mSWISS
Deal found 6/11$716
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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.
Wed 8/138:55 amSFO - BUD
2 stops24h 40mDelta
Thu 9/186:20 amBUD - SFO
1 stop20h 55mDelta
Deal found 6/10$719

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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 June 12, 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

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San Francisco

Sat 11/8

5:30 pm-10:55 pm

1 stop20h 25m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Sat 11/22

7:40 am-3:00 pm

1 stop16h 20m

$669

San FranciscoBudapest

SFO - BUD

SFOBUD

San Francisco

Fri 9/12

6:45 pm-8:00 am

1 stop28h 15m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Fri 9/26

8:55 am-10:35 am

1 stop34h 40m

$676

San FranciscoBudapest

SFO - BUD

SFOBUD

San Francisco

Sun 11/2

10:46 am-12:35 pm

2 stops16h 49m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Sun 11/16

10:10 am-9:42 pm

2 stops20h 32m

$677

San FranciscoBudapest

SFO - BUD

SFOBUD

San Francisco

Wed 8/27

8:30 am-6:20 pm

2 stops24h 50m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Tue 10/14

9:30 am-4:10 pm

1 stop15h 40m

$684

San FranciscoBudapest

SFO - BUD

SFOBUD

San Francisco

Mon 8/4

11:26 am-6:10 pm

2 stops21h 44m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Tue 8/19

6:55 pm-6:10 pm

2 stops32h 15m

$694

San FranciscoBudapest

SFO - BUD

SFOBUD

San Francisco

Mon 8/11

2:20 pm-2:05 pm

1 stop14h 45m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Tue 9/16

6:00 am-4:00 pm

1 stop19h 00m

$698

San FranciscoBudapest

SFO - BUD

SFOBUD

San Francisco

Sun 8/10

9:05 pm-11:35 pm

1 stop17h 30m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Fri 9/19

6:00 am-12:40 pm

1 stop15h 40m

$700

San FranciscoBudapest

SFO - BUD

SFOBUD

San Francisco

Mon 8/4

3:45 pm-11:00 pm

2 stops22h 15m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Wed 8/20

7:30 pm-12:50 pm

1 stop26h 20m

$704

San FranciscoBudapest

SFO - BUD

SFOBUD

San Francisco

Mon 8/4

4:35 pm-1:15 am

1 stop23h 40m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Tue 8/19

7:40 pm-8:51 pm

2 stops34h 11m

$705

San FranciscoBudapest

SFO - BUD

SFOBUD

San Francisco

Fri 8/15

8:55 pm-7:25 pm

2 stops37h 30m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Thu 9/18

8:05 pm-10:30 pm

2 stops35h 25m

$714

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Best time to book a flight from Salinas to Budapest

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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 June 9, 2025.

Booking 81 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 $656). Flying from Salinas to Budapest in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,135). 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 June 12, 2025.

When flying from Salinas to Budapest, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

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 Saturday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Monday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Rainfall in Budapest by month

Plan your trip to Budapest by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Budapest ranges from 1.2 - 2.8 inches per month. May is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 2.8 in. February is typically the driest time to visit Budapest when rainfall is around 1.2 in.

Temperature in Budapest by month

Plan your trip to Budapest by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Budapest, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 68.0 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 32.0 F).

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 June 12, 2025.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,946 reviews

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,946 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,946 reviews

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
Austrian Airlines
7.6
Good
802 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,946 reviews

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
Finnair
7.6
Good
1,290 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,946 reviews

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
Air France
7.5
Good
1,463 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,946 reviews

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,623 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,946 reviews

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Salinas 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 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 11 airlines. Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl is conveniently located just 10.3 mi from Budapest’s city center.

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

    For one-way options, check prices for Scandinavian Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $429. Users have also found prices from $446 and $467 on SWISS and Lufthansa, respectively.

  • 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 $656). Flying from Salinas to Budapest in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,135). 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 June 12, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Scandinavian AirlinesCheapest$290Average$635FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
American AirlinesCheapest$533Average$705FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$552Average$920FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Air FranceCheapest$572Average$953FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
SWISSCheapest$582Average$930FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$601Average$698FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
British AirwaysCheapest$619Average$762FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
Brussels AirlinesCheapest$621Average$1,005FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$638Average$1,031FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
KLMCheapest$644Average$895FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%

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