How long is the flight from San Diego to Budapest?

Airlines like Lufthansa and British Airways fly from San Diego to Budapest in about 22h. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 34m. Airlines will cover a distance of 6270 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

What are the cheapest airlines flying from San Diego to Budapest round-trip?

According to our current data, Lufthansa ($509), United Airlines ($551), and British Airways ($605) offers the cheapest pricing from San Diego to Budapest. Lufthansa is 44% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

What are the cheapest airlines to fly from San Diego to Budapest one-way?

$420 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from United Airlines. You may also be able to find cheap deals on British Airways and Lufthansa, with prices starting from $512 and $535, respectively.

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.

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).

What are the most popular airlines that fly from San Diego to Budapest?

When booking a flight from San Diego to Budapest, you may want to consider flying on Lufthansa, United Airlines or British Airways as they are the most popular for this route.

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Can I find deals for flights from San Diego to Budapest that include hotel bookings?

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

How can I find direct flights from San Diego to Budapest?

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

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Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Diego 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.

$496+ Flights from San Diego to Budapest

Q: How much does it cost to fly round-trip from San Diego to Budapest?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment. San Diego to Budapest flights typically cost between $820 and $1,396 in February. The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 3 days was $494 on Lufthansa (Feb 18-Mar 4).

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Wed 12/319:40 pmSAN - BUD

2 stops38h 45mAir Serbia

Mon 1/53:15 pmBUD - SAN

2 stops37h 35mAir Serbia

Deal found 12/25

$1,839

Tue 12/3011:00 amSAN - BUD

2 stops17h 35mLufthansa

Tue 1/66:05 amBUD - SAN

2 stops23h 42mLufthansa

Deal found 12/24

$1,867

Mon 12/2910:25 pmSAN - BUD

2 stops53h 40mMultiple Airlines

Mon 1/58:05 pmBUD - SAN

2 stops32h 13mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/25

$1,872

Sat 12/2710:10 pmSAN - BUD

2 stops28h 30mDelta

Tue 1/612:10 pmBUD - SAN

2 stops36h 30mDelta

Deal found 12/24

$1,901

Wed 12/316:00 pmSAN - BUD

1 stop32h 20mBritish Airways

Tue 1/67:40 amBUD - SAN

1 stop17h 30mBritish Airways

Deal found 12/24

$1,910

Sat 12/2710:40 pmSAN - BUD

2 stops28h 00mDelta

Mon 1/512:40 pmBUD - SAN

2 stops42h 51mDelta

Deal found 12/24

$1,920

Tue 12/3010:56 amSAN - BUD

2 stops16h 39mUnited Airlines

Mon 1/52:20 pmBUD - SAN

2 stops34h 16mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/23

$1,941

Wed 12/315:35 pmSAN - BUD

1 stop18h 35mLufthansa

Tue 1/612:15 pmBUD - SAN

2 stops41h 27mLufthansa

Deal found 12/24

$1,943

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Tue 2/172:10 pmSAN - BUD

2 stops22h 00mLufthansa

Tue 3/37:55 amBUD - SAN

1 stop16h 50mLufthansa

Deal found 12/25

$496

Fri 2/132:26 pmSAN - BUD

2 stops22h 34mBritish Airways

Fri 2/276:55 amBUD - SAN

1 stop18h 15mBritish Airways

Deal found 12/24

$551

Fri 2/205:35 pmSAN - BUD

1 stop18h 35mUnited Airlines

Tue 2/246:05 amBUD - SAN

2 stops24h 20mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/24

$563

Fri 1/235:35 pmSAN - BUD

1 stop18h 35mLufthansa

Thu 2/56:20 amBUD - SAN

2 stops22h 34mLufthansa

Deal found 12/25

$501

Tue 4/2812:48 pmSAN - BUD

2 stops19h 47mBritish Airways

Tue 5/126:20 pmBUD - SAN

1 stop29h 35mBritish Airways

Deal found 12/25

$551

Thu 3/124:00 pmSAN - BUD

2 stops21h 10mLufthansa

Fri 3/2010:00 amBUD - SAN

1 stop14h 45mLufthansa

Deal found 12/26

$550

Fri 2/206:00 pmSAN - BUD

1 stop19h 00mBritish Airways

Tue 2/248:10 pmBUD - SAN

1 stop29h 00mBritish Airways

Deal found 12/23

$555

Mon 4/277:55 pmSAN - BUD

2 stops44h 05mBritish Airways

Mon 5/115:40 pmBUD - SAN

2 stops36h 53mBritish Airways

Deal found 12/24

$559

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Fri 1/235:35 pmSAN - BUD

1 stop18h 35mLufthansa

Thu 2/56:20 amBUD - SAN

2 stops22h 34mLufthansa

Deal found 12/25

$501

Sun 1/259:55 amSAN - BUD

2 stops17h 40mLufthansa

Sun 2/87:55 amBUD - SAN

1 stop16h 50mLufthansa

Deal found 12/24

$496

Sun 1/256:15 amSAN - BUD

3 stops21h 20mUnited Airlines

Sun 2/810:05 amBUD - SAN

2 stops23h 10mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/24

$567

Mon 1/266:00 pmSAN - BUD

1 stop20h 20mBritish Airways

Mon 2/97:20 amBUD - SAN

1 stop17h 50mBritish Airways

Deal found 12/25

$530

Mon 1/2611:10 amSAN - BUD

2 stops16h 25mLufthansa

Mon 2/92:20 pmBUD - SAN

2 stops18h 55mLufthansa

Deal found 12/25

$553

Mon 1/266:15 amSAN - BUD

3 stops21h 20mUnited Airlines

Mon 2/96:20 amBUD - SAN

2 stops25h 13mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/25

$569

Thu 1/2911:10 amSAN - BUD

2 stops16h 25mLufthansa

Fri 2/137:55 amBUD - SAN

1 stop16h 50mLufthansa

Deal found 12/24

$498

Thu 1/299:24 amSAN - BUD

2 stops28h 41mBritish Airways

Fri 2/136:20 pmBUD - SAN

2 stops36h 38mBritish Airways

Deal found 12/24

$554

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Round-trip from	$494 (Kiwi.com)
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	November
Average price	$1,688

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2:10 pm-9:10 pm

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Tue 3/3

7:55 am-3:45 pm

1 stop16h 50m

$496

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Fri 1/23

5:35 pm-9:10 pm

1 stop18h 35m

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6:20 am-7:54 pm

2 stops22h 34m

$501

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Thu 3/12

4:00 pm-9:10 pm

2 stops21h 10m

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10:00 am-4:45 pm

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$550

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2:26 pm-10:00 pm

2 stops22h 34m

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Fri 2/27

6:55 am-4:10 pm

1 stop18h 15m

$551

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12:48 pm-5:35 pm

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$551

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6:00 pm-10:00 pm

1 stop19h 00m

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8:10 pm-4:10 pm

1 stop29h 00m

$555

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SAN - BUD

SANBUD

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Mon 4/27

7:55 pm-1:00 am

2 stops44h 05m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Mon 5/11

5:40 pm-9:33 pm

2 stops36h 53m

$559

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SAN - BUD

SANBUD

San Diego

Fri 2/20

5:35 pm-9:10 pm

1 stop18h 35m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Tue 2/24

6:05 am-9:25 pm

2 stops24h 20m

$563

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Deals found on 12/25

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Provider	Price Accuracy	Trust Score*
Expedia	Price Accuracy2 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
FlightHub	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*1 star
eDreams	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
AranGrant	Price Accuracy2 stars	Trust 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 San Diego-Budapest flights, users find the pricing of eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on San Diego-Budapest flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >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 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 San Diego-Budapest flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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

The price you pay for your flight from San Diego to Budapest may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 44 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

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 $474). Flying from San Diego to Budapest in June is currently the most expensive (average of $837). 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 SAN to BUD?

Unlike at noon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 10% on flights from San Diego to Budapest by exploring options for tickets in the morning.

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

Reviews of airlines servicing Budapest

Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from San Diego to Budapest, such as Delta, KLM, and United Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Delta

7.9

Good

8,016 reviews

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

7.9

Good

8,016 reviews

Delta

7.9

Good

8,016 reviews

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.

KLM

7.7

Good

1,434 reviews

Delta

7.9

Good

8,016 reviews

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.

United Airlines

7.4

Good

9,116 reviews

Delta

7.9

Good

8,016 reviews

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.

Lufthansa

6.8

Okay

7,656 reviews

Delta

7.9

Good

8,016 reviews

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.

British Airways

6.7

Okay

7,618 reviews

Delta

7.9

Good

8,016 reviews

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

How long is the flight from San Diego to Budapest?
Airlines like Lufthansa and British Airways fly from San Diego to Budapest in about 22h. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 34m. Airlines will cover a distance of 6270 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from San Diego to Budapest round-trip?
According to our current data, Lufthansa ($509), United Airlines ($551), and British Airways ($605) offers the cheapest pricing from San Diego to Budapest. Lufthansa is 44% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.
What are the cheapest airlines to fly from San Diego to Budapest one-way?
$420 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from United Airlines. You may also be able to find cheap deals on British Airways and Lufthansa, with prices starting from $512 and $535, respectively.
Can I find deals for flights from San Diego to Budapest that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on San Diego to Budapest flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from San Diego to Budapest?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from San Diego to Budapest.
Can I find deals for business class flights from San Diego to Budapest?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Diego 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 San Diego to Budapest?
Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to Budapest (average of $474). Flying from San Diego to Budapest in June is currently the most expensive (average of $837). 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 5 airlines flying from San Diego to Budapest

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Lufthansa	Cheapest$509	Average$862	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time76%
United Airlines	Cheapest$551	Average$748	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%
British Airways	Cheapest$605	Average$851	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time70%
Delta	Cheapest$859	Average$1,069	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A
KLM	Cheapest$882	Average$1,290	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%

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

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

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

Reviews of airlines servicing Budapest

Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from San Diego to Budapest, such as Delta, KLM, and United Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

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