Budapest

$283+ Cheap flights from San Francisco (SFO) 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 5/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — BUD
Apr 11 — Apr 181
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Cheapest flights from San Francisco to Budapest
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Francisco to Budapest. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 12, 2026.

This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/8. 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.
Tue 9/84:45 pm
SFO
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BUD
1 stop17h 25m
Scandinavian Airlines
Tue 9/227:50 pm
BUD
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SFO
1 stop27h 50m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 3/8$540
This AirNGo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/8. 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 AirNGo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 4/194:45 pm
SFO
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BUD
1 stop32h 00m
Scandinavian Airlines
Sat 5/27:50 pm
BUD
-
SFO
1 stop27h 50m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 3/8$558
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/9. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/94:45 pm
SFO
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BUD
1 stop32h 00m
Scandinavian Airlines
Wed 9/237:50 pm
BUD
-
SFO
1 stop27h 50m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 3/9$559
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/9. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 4/204:45 pm
SFO
-
BUD
1 stop32h 00m
Scandinavian Airlines
Mon 4/277:50 pm
BUD
-
SFO
1 stop27h 50m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 3/9$560
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/11. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/214:45 pm
SFO
-
BUD
1 stop32h 00m
Scandinavian Airlines
Mon 5/117:50 pm
BUD
-
SFO
1 stop27h 50m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 3/11$561
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/10. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/144:45 pm
SFO
-
BUD
1 stop17h 25m
Scandinavian Airlines
Wed 11/117:50 pm
BUD
-
SFO
1 stop27h 45m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 3/10$564
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/7. 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.
Mon 11/304:40 pm
SFO
-
BUD
1 stop17h 25m
Scandinavian Airlines
Thu 12/107:50 pm
BUD
-
SFO
1 stop27h 45m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 3/7$568
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/10. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/14:40 pm
SFO
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BUD
1 stop32h 00m
Scandinavian Airlines
Wed 12/97:50 pm
BUD
-
SFO
1 stop27h 45m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 3/10$569
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/7. 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.
Thu 12/34:40 pm
SFO
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BUD
1 stop32h 00m
Scandinavian Airlines
Wed 12/97:50 pm
BUD
-
SFO
1 stop27h 45m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 3/7$570
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/10. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 4/264:45 pm
SFO
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BUD
1 stop17h 25m
Scandinavian Airlines
Thu 5/77:50 pm
BUD
-
SFO
1 stop27h 50m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 3/10$572
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/10. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/114:30 pm
SFO
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BUD
1 stop14h 35m
Condor
Tue 8/258:20 am
BUD
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SFO
1 stop15h 10m
Condor
Deal found 3/10$574
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/7. 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.
Wed 12/24:40 pm
SFO
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BUD
1 stop32h 00m
Scandinavian Airlines
Thu 12/107:50 pm
BUD
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SFO
1 stop27h 45m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 3/7$575

Find flight deals from San Francisco to Budapest

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Francisco (SFO) 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 March 12, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$540
(oojo)

One-way from

$283
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$757
Provider with most accurate pricing for San Francisco-Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl flight deals.
Provider most trusted by Cheapflights users for San Francisco-Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl flights.
From San Francisco to Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl
One-way flight from San Francisco to Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 23% potential increase in price ($252 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($36 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in March 2026

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Customize your flight search to find flights from San Francisco 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 March 12, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Francisco to Budapest that are best for you.

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SFO - BUD

SFOBUD

San Francisco

Tue 4/21

4:45 pm-7:10 pm

1 stop17h 25m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Tue 5/5

10:25 am-12:27 am

2 stops23h 02m

$665

San FranciscoBudapest

SFO - BUD

SFOBUD

San Francisco

Sun 4/26

4:45 pm-7:10 pm

1 stop17h 25m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Thu 5/7

10:25 am-12:32 am

2 stops23h 07m

$665

San FranciscoBudapest

SFO - BUD

SFOBUD

San Francisco

Mon 9/7

4:45 pm-7:10 pm

1 stop17h 25m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Mon 9/21

10:25 am-12:56 am

2 stops23h 31m

$710

San FranciscoBudapest

SFO - BUD

SFOBUD

San Francisco

Fri 4/17

5:00 am-12:35 pm

2 stops22h 35m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Fri 5/1

5:55 am-8:00 pm

1 stop23h 05m

$721

San FranciscoBudapest

SFO - BUD

SFOBUD

San Francisco

Tue 3/31

10:31 am-10:25 pm

2 stops26h 54m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Tue 4/7

11:25 am-11:45 am

1 stop33h 20m

$728

San FranciscoBudapest

SFO - BUD

SFOBUD

San Francisco

Thu 5/7

10:29 am-5:50 pm

2 stops22h 21m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Wed 5/27

5:55 am-3:56 pm

2 stops19h 01m

$778

San FranciscoBudapest

SFO - BUD

SFOBUD

San Francisco

Sat 4/11

11:52 pm-12:35 pm

2 stops27h 43m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Sun 4/19

6:00 am-8:14 pm

2 stops23h 14m

$783
Quickest round-trip

San FranciscoBudapest

SFO - BUD

SFOBUD

San Francisco

Fri 8/14

7:00 am-1:30 pm

2 stops21h 30m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Sun 8/30

6:00 am-11:45 am

1 stop14h 45m

$802

San FranciscoBudapest

SFO - BUD

SFOBUD

San Francisco

Tue 5/12

10:29 am-11:50 am

2 stops16h 21m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Mon 5/25

1:00 pm-11:45 am

1 stop31h 45m

$805

San FranciscoBudapest

SFO - BUD

SFOBUD

San Francisco

Wed 5/6

2:57 pm-10:25 pm

2 stops22h 28m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Sun 5/24

11:25 am-11:45 am

1 stop33h 20m

$820

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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 Francisco to Budapest in March.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*2 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
OvagoPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapflightsfaresPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*2 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 Francisco-Budapest flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on San Francisco-Budapest flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from San Francisco-Budapest flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on San Francisco-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 Francisco-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 Francisco to Budapest

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from San Francisco to Budapest. Price data was last updated on March 6, 2026.

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

Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Budapest (average of $479). Flying from San Francisco to Budapest in June is currently the most expensive (average of $866). 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.

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 March 12, 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with SWISS,United Airlines, andTurkish Airlines from San Francisco to Budapest have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Overall

7.5

Entertainment

6.8

Crew

8.3

Food

7.1

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Thomas,Mar 2026

BOS - ZRH

The business class seats on the new Swiss A350 are hard as a rock. Seems like a bit of a miss on the new "Swiss Senses" experience. Other than that, excellent service.

Overall

7.5

Entertainment

6.8

Crew

8.3

Food

7.1

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Thomas,Mar 2026

BOS - ZRH

The business class seats on the new Swiss A350 are hard as a rock. Seems like a bit of a miss on the new "Swiss Senses" experience. Other than that, excellent service.

Overall

7.5

Entertainment

6.8

Crew

8.3

Food

7.1

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Thomas,Mar 2026

BOS - ZRH

The business class seats on the new Swiss A350 are hard as a rock. Seems like a bit of a miss on the new "Swiss Senses" experience. Other than that, excellent service.

Overall

7.5

Entertainment

6.8

Crew

8.3

Food

7.1

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Thomas,Mar 2026

BOS - ZRH

The business class seats on the new Swiss A350 are hard as a rock. Seems like a bit of a miss on the new "Swiss Senses" experience. Other than that, excellent service.

Overall

7.5

Entertainment

6.8

Crew

8.3

Food

7.1

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Thomas,Mar 2026

BOS - ZRH

The business class seats on the new Swiss A350 are hard as a rock. Seems like a bit of a miss on the new "Swiss Senses" experience. Other than that, excellent service.

Overall

7.5

Entertainment

6.8

Crew

8.3

Food

7.1

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Thomas,Mar 2026

BOS - ZRH

The business class seats on the new Swiss A350 are hard as a rock. Seems like a bit of a miss on the new "Swiss Senses" experience. Other than that, excellent service.

Related info for your journey

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

    Airlines like Scandinavian Airlines, United Airlines, and Delta fly from San Francisco to Budapest in about 17h 25m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 9h 29m. The distance between San Francisco and Budapest is about 6097 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    Our cheapest airline available from San Francisco to Budapest is Scandinavian Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $290 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Delta and SWISS, starting at $512 and $548 round-trip. Scandinavian Airlines is priced at 65% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

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

    For one-way options, check prices for British Airways. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $253. Users have also found prices from $258 and $329 on KLM and Scandinavian Airlines, respectively.

  • Where are the most common layover locations when flying from San Francisco to Budapest?

  • What are some popular things to do or see while on a layover in Frankfurt am Main?

    The majority of Frankfurt am Main visitors spend their time at Römerberg, Oper Frankfurt, and Konstablerwache. Travelers on a layover in Frankfurt am Main can visit Römerberg, Oper Frankfurt, and Konstablerwache, by traveling 7.4 mi, 7.0 mi, and 7.7 mi, respectively after landing at Frankfurt am Main. Travelers can book a car rental at Frankfurt am Main for about $45 per day to make their sightseeing more efficient.

  • What are some popular points of interest to see during a layover in London?

    Hyde Park, Buckingham Palace, and Piccadilly Circus are the most popular attractions in London if you're in need of something to do during your layover. Hyde Park, Buckingham Palace, and Piccadilly Circus can be visited by traveling about 12.5 mi, 13.7 mi, and 14.1 mi respectively from London Heathrow. Those landing in London looking to spend some time exploring during their layover can rent a car for about $33 per day.

  • Where are the least popular layover locations for San Francisco to Budapest flights?

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from San Francisco to Budapest?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Francisco 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 Francisco to Budapest?

    Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Budapest (average of $479). Flying from San Francisco to Budapest in June is currently the most expensive (average of $866). 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 9 airlines flying from San Francisco to Budapest

Discover the top 9 airlines that operate flights from San Francisco 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 March 12, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Scandinavian AirlinesCheapest$290Average$573FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
DeltaCheapest$512Average$942FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SWISSCheapest$548Average$825FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
United AirlinesCheapest$579Average$928FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
LufthansaCheapest$584Average$991FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$616Average$723FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
British AirwaysCheapest$643Average$916FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
CondorCheapest$650Average$1,015FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
KLMCheapest$855Average$1,447FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%

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