$328+ Cheap flights from San Diego (SAN) 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 10/31. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SAN — BUD
Sep 19 — Sep 261
Round-trip
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from San Diego to BudapestExplore the most affordable flight options available from San Diego to Budapest. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on August 20, 2026.
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This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/19. 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 11/187:05 am -
2 stops18h 55m
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2 stops49h 00m
Deal found 8/19![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$803
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/17. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/165:35 pm -
1 stop13h 50m
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Deal found 8/17![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$807
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/15. 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.
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1 stop18h 45m
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1 stop16h 55m
Deal found 8/15![Lufthansa logo]()
$826
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/16. 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 11/182:08 pm -
2 stops17h 17m
Wed 12/210:00 am -
1 stop14h 45m
Deal found 8/16![Lufthansa logo]()
$830
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/16. 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.
Tue 11/35:35 pm -
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1 stop16h 55m
Deal found 8/16![Lufthansa logo]()
$834
This Condor deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/16. 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 Condor is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/610:55 am -
2 stops25h 20m
Tue 10/208:20 am -
2 stops21h 05m
Deal found 8/16![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$850
Best flights from San Diego to BudapestDiscover carefully curated flight deals from San Diego to Budapest that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated August 20, 2026.
Discover carefully curated flight deals from San Diego to Budapest that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated August 20, 2026.
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/17. 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 1/115:35 pm -
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Deal found 8/17![United Airlines logo]()
$807
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/16. 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.
Mon 2/156:00 pm -
1 stop16h 15m
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1 stop31h 35m
Deal found 8/16![British Airways logo]()
$814
This Finnair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/16. 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 2/156:00 pm -
2 stops31h 50m
Mon 3/17:15 pm -
2 stops32h 49m
Deal found 8/16![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$819
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/19. 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.
Mon 9/285:15 pm -
1 stop14h 35m
Fri 10/231:20 pm -
2 stops18h 37m
Deal found 8/19![Lufthansa logo]()
$946
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/17. 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.
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Mon 9/2111:25 am -
1 stop33h 25m
Deal found 8/17![Delta logo]()
$1,060
This Finnair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/19. 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.
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Mon 10/267:15 pm -
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Deal found 8/19![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$923
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/17. 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 9/75:15 pm -
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Wed 9/1611:45 am -
2 stops39h 45m
Deal found 8/17![United Airlines logo]()
$994
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/19. 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.
Mon 9/284:45 pm -
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Fri 10/237:05 am -
1 stop16h 50m
Deal found 8/19![British Airways logo]()
$1,012
This Turkish Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/20. 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 Turkish Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 11/612:15 pm -
3 stops21h 55m
Fri 11/139:10 am -
2 stops21h 36m
Deal found 8/20![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$1,053
Last-minute flights from San Diego to BudapestDiscover last-minute flight deals from San Diego to Budapest. Data last updated August 20, 2026 and is based on user searches.
Discover last-minute flight deals from San Diego to Budapest. Data last updated August 20, 2026 and is based on user searches.
This Condor deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/16. 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 Condor is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/76:55 am -
2 stops29h 50m
Tue 9/158:20 am -
2 stops21h 45m
Deal found 8/16![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$870
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/16. 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 9/76:55 am -
2 stops29h 50m
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2 stops23h 39m
Deal found 8/16![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$886
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/15. 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 9/167:00 am -
2 stops25h 10m
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1 stop33h 31m
Deal found 8/15![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$938
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/17. 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.
Fri 9/187:00 am -
2 stops27h 10m
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2 stops34h 19m
Deal found 8/17![Scandinavian Airlines logo]()
$923
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/18. 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.
Mon 9/285:15 pm -
1 stop14h 35m
Fri 10/239:20 am -
1 stop15h 05m
Deal found 8/18![Lufthansa logo]()
$935
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/15. 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 9/2811:30 am -
2 stops19h 35m
Fri 10/238:20 am -
2 stops19h 09m
Deal found 8/15![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$939
One-way flights from San Diego to BudapestSearch for one-way flight options from San Diego to Budapest. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated August 20, 2026.
Search for one-way flight options from San Diego to Budapest. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated August 20, 2026.
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/15. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 10/316:53 am -
3 stops41h 02m
Deal found 8/15![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$328
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/18. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/308:05 pm -
3 stops51h 50m
Deal found 8/18![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$362
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/17. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/29:03 pm -
3 stops59h 32m
Deal found 8/17![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$368
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/18. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/96:51 pm -
3 stops40h 14m
Deal found 8/18![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$372
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/16. 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.
Sun 9/137:40 pm -
1 stop20h 30m
Deal found 8/16![British Airways logo]()
$447
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/19. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/196:50 am -
2 stops22h 20m
Deal found 8/19![Austrian Airlines logo]()
$460
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/16. 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.
Sun 9/136:15 am -
2 stops16h 55m
Deal found 8/16![American Airlines logo]()
$463
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/19. 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 11/198:45 am -
2 stops39h 30m
Deal found 8/19![United Airlines logo]()
$464
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/19. 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.
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2 stops20h 25m
Deal found 8/19![Delta logo]()
$468
Find flight deals from San Diego to Budapest
Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Diego (SAN) 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 August 20, 2026.
Most accurate provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
|---|---|
Most trusted provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
Round-trip from | $783 (Expedia) |
One-way from | $328 (Kiwi.com) |
Popular in | December |
Cheapest in | January |
Average price | $942 |
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Customize your flight search to find flights from San Diego 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 7,457,451 searches. Data last updated August 20, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Diego to Budapest that are best for you.
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Cheapest round-trip
San DiegoBudapest
SAN San Diego - BUD Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl
SANBUD
San Diego
Mon 1/11
5:35 pm-9:20 pm
1 stop18h 45m
Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl
Wed 1/13
10:00 am-3:45 pm
1 stop14h 45m
$807
San DiegoBudapest
SAN San Diego - BUD Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl
SANBUD
San Diego
Mon 2/15
6:00 pm-7:15 pm
1 stop16h 15m
Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl
Mon 3/1
5:35 pm-4:10 pm
1 stop31h 35m
$814
San DiegoBudapest
SAN San Diego - BUD Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl
SANBUD
San Diego
Mon 2/15
6:00 pm-10:50 am
2 stops31h 50m
Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl
Mon 3/1
7:15 pm-7:04 pm
2 stops32h 49m
$819
San DiegoBudapest
SAN San Diego - BUD Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl
SANBUD
San Diego
Sun 10/11
6:18 am-5:40 pm
2 stops26h 22m
Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl
Mon 10/26
7:15 pm-8:04 pm
2 stops32h 49m
$923
San DiegoBudapest
SAN San Diego - BUD Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl
SANBUD
San Diego
Mon 9/28
5:15 pm-4:50 pm
1 stop14h 35m
Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl
Fri 10/23
1:20 pm-10:57 pm
2 stops18h 37m
$946
San DiegoBudapest
SAN San Diego - BUD Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl
SANBUD
San Diego
Mon 9/7
5:15 pm-11:30 pm
1 stop21h 15m
Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl
Wed 9/16
11:45 am-6:30 pm
2 stops39h 45m
$994
Quickest round-trip
San DiegoBudapest
SAN San Diego - BUD Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl
SANBUD
San Diego
Mon 9/28
4:45 pm-5:05 pm
1 stop15h 20m
Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl
Fri 10/23
7:05 am-2:55 pm
1 stop16h 50m
$1,012
San DiegoBudapest
SAN San Diego - BUD Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl
SANBUD
San Diego
Fri 11/6
12:15 pm-7:10 pm
3 stops21h 55m
Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl
Fri 11/13
9:10 am-9:46 pm
2 stops21h 36m
$1,053
San DiegoBudapest
SAN San Diego - BUD Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl
SANBUD
San Diego
Thu 9/10
1:40 pm-10:40 am
1 stop36h 00m
Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl
Mon 9/21
11:25 am-11:50 am
1 stop33h 25m
$1,060
Cheapest one-way
San DiegoBudapest
SAN San Diego - BUD Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl
SANBUD
San Diego
Fri 10/9
6:51 pm-8:05 pm
3 stops40h 14m
$372
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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 San Diego to Budapest in August.
| Provider | Price Accuracy | Trust Score* |
|---|---|---|
| Price Accuracy1 star | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars |
- Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on San Diego-Budapest flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on San Diego-Budapest flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from San Diego-Budapest flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
- Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on San Diego-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 San Diego-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 San Diego to Budapest
Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Budapest from San Diego with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from San Diego to Budapest
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Diego to Budapest?
Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to Budapest (average of $558). Flying from San Diego to Budapest in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,688). 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 San Diego to Budapest?
Airfare is typical for this route at the moment.
San Diego to Budapest flights typically cost between $768 and $1,050 in January.The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was $783 on Lufthansa (Jan 13-Jan 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 August 20, 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from San Diego to Budapest, such as United Airlines,Lufthansa, andBritish Airways. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Comfort
7.3
Food
6.7
Boarding
7.7
Entertainment
7.1
Crew
8.1
Overall
7.4
Reviews
1 / 20
4.0
OkayDynasty,May 2026
LAX - EWR
Comfort
7.3
Food
6.7
Boarding
7.7
Entertainment
7.1
Crew
8.1
Overall
7.4
Reviews
1 / 20
4.0
OkayDynasty,May 2026
LAX - EWR
Comfort
7.3
Food
6.7
Boarding
7.7
Entertainment
7.1
Crew
8.1
Overall
7.4
Reviews
1 / 20
4.0
OkayDynasty,May 2026
LAX - EWR
Comfort
7.3
Food
6.7
Boarding
7.7
Entertainment
7.1
Crew
8.1
Overall
7.4
Reviews
1 / 20
4.0
OkayDynasty,May 2026
LAX - EWR
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| Airline | Cheapest | Average | Flexibility | On-time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheapest$511 | Average$759 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time76% | |
| Cheapest$561 | Average$716 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time69% | |
| Cheapest$605 | Average$1,012 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time70% |