How long is the flight from San Francisco to Budapest?

Airlines like United Airlines fly from San Francisco to Budapest in about 30h 30m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to . The distance between San Francisco and Budapest is about 6097 mi.

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 $372 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are American Airlines and SWISS, starting at $533 and $550 round-trip. Scandinavian Airlines is priced at 57% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

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 Francisco to Budapest?

Before booking your flight from San Francisco to Budapest check out the most popular airlines for this route: American Airlines, British Airways or Delta.

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

Flights departing from San Francisco and landing in Budapest layover in Frankfurt am Main most frequently. San Francisco to Budapest flights stop in London the next most. Zurich ranks third in terms of the most popular layover location on San Francisco to Budapest flights.

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

Of the flights from San Francisco to Budapest that have layovers, the fewest flights stop in Amsterdam. Munich sees the next fewest layovers on San Francisco to Budapest flights. Istanbul ranks third to last in terms of the least popular layover locations on San Francisco to Budapest flights.

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, Hauptwache, and Festhalle. Travelers on a layover in Frankfurt am Main can visit Römerberg, Hauptwache, and Festhalle, by traveling 7.4 mi, 7.4 mi, and 6.5 mi, respectively after landing at Frankfurt am Main. Travelers can book a car rental at Frankfurt am Main for about $40 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 $41 per day.

What are points of interest worth seeing during a layover in Zurich?

Lindenhof, Paradeplatz, and Schweizerisches Nationalmuseum are the most popular attractions in Zurich if you're in need of something to do during your layover. Lindenhof, Paradeplatz, and Schweizerisches Nationalmuseum can be accessed by traveling approximately 5.9 mi, 6.1 mi, and 5.5 mi, respectively from Zurich. Travelers can rent a car at Zurich for an average daily rate of $57 to make sightseeing during their layover a little easier.

What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from San Francisco to Budapest?

Flying to your destination on a Thursday can be more expensive, but this shouldn’t discourage you from finding affordable options to get to Budapest. Check prices with Cheapflights to find a great deal for your trip.

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

Users have found that booking a flight from San Francisco to Budapest at least 11 days early can save you up to 3% on average compared to booking a flight this week. If booking 11 days before your flight isn’t an option for you, users have found flights from San Francisco to Budapest for as little as $681 when booking for a departure date within the next two weeks. You can also check prices now. Some users have found airline tickets as low as $705 for flights departing within the next 3 days.

What is the cheapest month to fly from San Francisco to Budapest?

The best pricing can be found in the month of February. Prices to Budapest from San Francisco average $872. You can even find prices in February for less than $872, as users have found deals to Budapest from as low as $596. The month of June appears to be one of the more expensive times to travel to Budapest from San Francisco. Flying in the targeted month can save you up to 59%.

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.

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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.

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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 September 11, 2025.

Sun 11/29:40 pmSFO - BUD

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$624

Mon 9/226:45 pmSFO - BUD

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Tue 10/211:55 pmBUD - SFO

1 stop29h 40mTurkish Airlines

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$626

Thu 11/135:25 pmSFO - BUD

2 stops34h 10mMultiple Airlines

Thu 11/276:20 amBUD - SFO

2 stops20h 05mMultiple Airlines

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$627

Sat 10/116:38 pmSFO - BUD

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2 stops36h 27mAir Canada

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$628

Sun 10/268:25 pmSFO - BUD

1 stop33h 40mUnited Airlines

Sun 11/27:55 amBUD - SFO

1 stop20h 40mUnited Airlines

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$631

Wed 10/88:31 amSFO - BUD

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Tue 10/216:00 amBUD - SFO

1 stop15h 40mUnited Airlines

Deal found 9/10

$632

Tue 10/77:30 pmSFO - BUD

1 stop28h 15mSWISS

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$633

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$636

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$637

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$638

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$639

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1 stop34h 50mMultiple Airlines

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$642

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Sun 2/810:35 pmSFO - BUD

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$626

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$627

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$669

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$680

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$631

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$680

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$681

Sun 10/268:25 pmSFO - BUD

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$677

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$687

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Sun 9/214:05 pmSFO - BUD

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$649

Tue 10/77:30 pmSFO - BUD

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Tue 10/710:48 amSFO - BUD

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$636

Tue 10/77:10 amSFO - BUD

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$643

Wed 10/88:31 amSFO - BUD

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$632

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$639

Sat 10/116:38 pmSFO - BUD

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$628

Sat 10/114:35 pmSFO - BUD

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Deal found 9/10

$638

Sun 10/268:25 pmSFO - BUD

1 stop33h 40mUnited Airlines

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$631

Fri 10/314:28 pmSFO - BUD

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Fri 11/142:25 pmBUD - SFO

2 stops19h 50mUnited Airlines

Deal found 9/11

$637

One-way flights from San Francisco to Budapest
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Mon 10/62:12 pmSFO - BUD

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$250

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$260

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$280

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$289

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$296

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$298

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$299

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2 stops26h 51mMultiple Airlines

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$312

Fri 10/172:45 pmSFO - BUD

3 stops45h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/10

$314

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7:30 pm-11:50 pm

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

Booking 81 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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Budapest (average of $656). Flying from San Francisco to Budapest in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,103). 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 SFO to BUD?

When flying from San Francisco to Budapest, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the afternoon, which can drop the price by up to 33% versus a flight at noon.

What is the cheapest day to fly from San Francisco to Budapest?

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their San Francisco 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.

Reviews of airlines servicing Budapest

See what other customers who have flown with SWISS, United Airlines, and Turkish 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.

SWISS

7.5

Good

1,731 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Leonardo,Aug 2025

AMS - ZRH

Amazing alternative from Europe to Hong Kong. Quick connection (even with a non-European passport) and friendly staff that helped me and my family.

SWISS

7.5

Good

1,731 reviews

SWISS

7.5

Good

1,731 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Leonardo,Aug 2025

AMS - ZRH

Amazing alternative from Europe to Hong Kong. Quick connection (even with a non-European passport) and friendly staff that helped me and my family.

United Airlines

7.4

Good

8,937 reviews

SWISS

7.5

Good

1,731 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Leonardo,Aug 2025

AMS - ZRH

Amazing alternative from Europe to Hong Kong. Quick connection (even with a non-European passport) and friendly staff that helped me and my family.

Turkish Airlines

7.3

Good

3,968 reviews

SWISS

7.5

Good

1,731 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Leonardo,Aug 2025

AMS - ZRH

Amazing alternative from Europe to Hong Kong. Quick connection (even with a non-European passport) and friendly staff that helped me and my family.

Lufthansa

6.8

Okay

7,409 reviews

SWISS

7.5

Good

1,731 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Leonardo,Aug 2025

AMS - ZRH

Amazing alternative from Europe to Hong Kong. Quick connection (even with a non-European passport) and friendly staff that helped me and my family.

British Airways

6.7

Okay

7,361 reviews

SWISS

7.5

Good

1,731 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Leonardo,Aug 2025

AMS - ZRH

Amazing alternative from Europe to Hong Kong. Quick connection (even with a non-European passport) and friendly staff that helped me and my family.

Related info for your journey

How long is the flight from San Francisco to Budapest?
Airlines like United Airlines fly from San Francisco to Budapest in about 30h 30m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to . The distance between San Francisco and Budapest is about 6097 mi.
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 $372 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are American Airlines and SWISS, starting at $533 and $550 round-trip. Scandinavian Airlines is priced at 57% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.
Where are the most common layover locations when flying from San Francisco to Budapest?
Flights departing from San Francisco and landing in Budapest layover in Frankfurt am Main most frequently. San Francisco to Budapest flights stop in London the next most. Zurich ranks third in terms of the most popular layover location on San Francisco to Budapest flights.
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, Hauptwache, and Festhalle. Travelers on a layover in Frankfurt am Main can visit Römerberg, Hauptwache, and Festhalle, by traveling 7.4 mi, 7.4 mi, and 6.5 mi, respectively after landing at Frankfurt am Main. Travelers can book a car rental at Frankfurt am Main for about $40 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 $41 per day.
What are points of interest worth seeing during a layover in Zurich?
Lindenhof, Paradeplatz, and Schweizerisches Nationalmuseum are the most popular attractions in Zurich if you're in need of something to do during your layover. Lindenhof, Paradeplatz, and Schweizerisches Nationalmuseum can be accessed by traveling approximately 5.9 mi, 6.1 mi, and 5.5 mi, respectively from Zurich. Travelers can rent a car at Zurich for an average daily rate of $57 to make sightseeing during their layover a little easier.
Where are the least popular layover locations for San Francisco to Budapest flights?
Of the flights from San Francisco to Budapest that have layovers, the fewest flights stop in Amsterdam. Munich sees the next fewest layovers on San Francisco to Budapest flights. Istanbul ranks third to last in terms of the least popular layover locations on 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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Budapest (average of $656). Flying from San Francisco to Budapest in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,103). 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 San Francisco to Budapest

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Scandinavian Airlines	Cheapest$372	Average$575	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%
American Airlines	Cheapest$533	Average$705	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%
SWISS	Cheapest$550	Average$849	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time79%
Turkish Airlines	Cheapest$601	Average$686	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%
United Airlines	Cheapest$603	Average$917	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%
British Airways	Cheapest$608	Average$855	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time70%
Brussels Airlines	Cheapest$621	Average$1,005	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A
KLM	Cheapest$639	Average$987	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%
Lufthansa	Cheapest$664	Average$1,054	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time76%
Delta	Cheapest$700	Average$1,092	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A

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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 September 11, 2025.