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$284+ 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 1/19. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — BUD
Jan 11 — Jan 181
Sun 1/11
Sun 1/18
1 adult, Economy
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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 December 12, 2025.

This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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 12/261:30 pmSFO - BUD
1 stop22h 40mLufthansa
Mon 1/1210:05 amBUD - SFO
2 stops21h 55mLufthansa
Deal found 12/11$653
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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 12/106:50 pmSFO - BUD
1 stop19h 25mLufthansa
Tue 12/166:05 amBUD - SFO
1 stop15h 35mLufthansa
Deal found 12/10$655
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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.
Wed 12/1011:28 pmSFO - BUD
2 stops48h 22mMultiple Airlines
Tue 12/166:05 amBUD - SFO
1 stop15h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/10$660
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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 12/109:59 amSFO - BUD
2 stops21h 11mDelta
Tue 12/166:30 amBUD - SFO
2 stops20h 10mDelta
Deal found 12/10$673
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/265:25 pmSFO - BUD
2 stops32h 00mAustrian Airlines
Mon 1/1211:00 amBUD - SFO
2 stops35h 20mAustrian Airlines
Deal found 12/11$692
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/121:50 pmSFO - BUD
2 stops19h 15mLufthansa
Tue 12/232:25 pmBUD - SFO
1 stop14h 45mLufthansa
Deal found 12/11$695
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/121:50 pmSFO - BUD
2 stops19h 15mLufthansa
Wed 12/241:20 pmBUD - SFO
1 stop15h 15mLufthansa
Deal found 12/11$702
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/12. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/129:40 pmSFO - BUD
1 stop14h 30mLufthansa
Fri 12/196:25 amBUD - SFO
1 stop15h 15mLufthansa
Deal found 12/12$715
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/121:50 pmSFO - BUD
2 stops19h 15mMultiple Airlines
Tue 12/2311:00 amBUD - SFO
2 stops17h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/11$725
This Lufthansa deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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 Lufthansa is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/122:40 pmSFO - BUD
1 stop14h 10mLufthansa
Mon 12/227:55 amBUD - SFO
1 stop15h 55mLufthansa
Deal found 12/11$745
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/12. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/125:25 pmSFO - BUD
2 stops40h 45mSWISS
Fri 12/197:45 pmBUD - SFO
2 stops54h 15mSWISS
Deal found 12/12$795

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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 December 12, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$532
(FlightHub)

One-way from

$284
(Trip.com)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$802
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 27% potential increase in price ($318 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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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 December 12, 2025.
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

Mon 4/27

4:45 pm-7:10 pm

1 stop17h 25m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Mon 5/11

7:50 pm-2:40 pm

1 stop27h 50m

$532

San FranciscoBudapest

SFO - BUD

SFOBUD

San Francisco

Sun 3/8

5:40 pm-7:10 pm

1 stop17h 30m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Thu 3/12

7:55 pm-3:35 pm

1 stop27h 40m

$555

San FranciscoBudapest

SFO - BUD

SFOBUD

San Francisco

Sat 2/21

4:40 pm-9:40 am

1 stop32h 00m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Thu 3/12

7:55 pm-3:35 pm

1 stop27h 40m

$589

San FranciscoBudapest

SFO - BUD

SFOBUD

San Francisco

Thu 3/12

5:40 pm-9:40 am

1 stop32h 00m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Wed 4/1

7:50 pm-2:40 pm

1 stop27h 50m

$595

San FranciscoBudapest

SFO - BUD

SFOBUD

San Francisco

Sun 2/1

6:50 pm-1:05 pm

1 stop33h 15m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Thu 2/12

2:00 pm-4:45 pm

1 stop35h 45m

$610

San FranciscoBudapest

SFO - BUD

SFOBUD

San Francisco

Sun 2/8

6:50 pm-1:05 pm

1 stop33h 15m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Sat 2/14

2:00 pm-4:45 pm

1 stop35h 45m

$610

San FranciscoBudapest

SFO - BUD

SFOBUD

San Francisco

Sun 1/11

7:10 am-9:40 am

2 stops17h 30m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Sun 1/25

10:25 am-8:29 pm

2 stops19h 04m

$611

San FranciscoBudapest

SFO - BUD

SFOBUD

San Francisco

Sun 3/8

7:50 pm-1:05 pm

1 stop33h 15m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Sat 3/14

9:10 am-12:05 pm

1 stop34h 55m

$616

San FranciscoBudapest

SFO - BUD

SFOBUD

San Francisco

Sun 1/11

12:50 pm-5:45 pm

2 stops19h 55m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Sun 1/25

6:15 am-4:30 pm

1 stop19h 15m

$631

San FranciscoBudapest

SFO - BUD

SFOBUD

San Francisco

Sun 2/1

7:00 am-9:40 am

2 stops17h 40m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Thu 2/12

10:25 am-11:14 pm

2 stops21h 49m

$633

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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 December.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
OvagoPrice 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 eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on San Francisco-Budapest flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >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 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 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.
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Cheapflights Insights

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 December 5, 2025.

Booking 75 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 $962). 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?

Find hourly flight availability from San Francisco 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 December 12, 2025.

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 32% versus a flight at noon.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from San Francisco to Budapest. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

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

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 December 12, 2025.
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
1,810 reviews

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.4

Crew

8.3

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

6.8

Overall

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Katerina,Sep 2025

GVA - ATH

Although the plane was half empty and the flight was late at night, we were not allowed to change seats/ use empty seats to get ourselves more comfortable, or get some proper sleep. It is really frustrating to see lack of flexibility in such a simple need.
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,810 reviews
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,810 reviews

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.4

Crew

8.3

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

6.8

Overall

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Katerina,Sep 2025

GVA - ATH

Although the plane was half empty and the flight was late at night, we were not allowed to change seats/ use empty seats to get ourselves more comfortable, or get some proper sleep. It is really frustrating to see lack of flexibility in such a simple need.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,094 reviews
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,810 reviews

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.4

Crew

8.3

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

6.8

Overall

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Katerina,Sep 2025

GVA - ATH

Although the plane was half empty and the flight was late at night, we were not allowed to change seats/ use empty seats to get ourselves more comfortable, or get some proper sleep. It is really frustrating to see lack of flexibility in such a simple need.
Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
4,090 reviews
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,810 reviews

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.4

Crew

8.3

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

6.8

Overall

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Katerina,Sep 2025

GVA - ATH

Although the plane was half empty and the flight was late at night, we were not allowed to change seats/ use empty seats to get ourselves more comfortable, or get some proper sleep. It is really frustrating to see lack of flexibility in such a simple need.
Lufthansa
6.8
Okay
7,626 reviews
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,810 reviews

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.4

Crew

8.3

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

6.8

Overall

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Katerina,Sep 2025

GVA - ATH

Although the plane was half empty and the flight was late at night, we were not allowed to change seats/ use empty seats to get ourselves more comfortable, or get some proper sleep. It is really frustrating to see lack of flexibility in such a simple need.
British Airways
6.7
Okay
7,571 reviews
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,810 reviews

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.4

Crew

8.3

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

6.8

Overall

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Katerina,Sep 2025

GVA - ATH

Although the plane was half empty and the flight was late at night, we were not allowed to change seats/ use empty seats to get ourselves more comfortable, or get some proper sleep. It is really frustrating to see lack of flexibility in such a simple need.

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 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 . 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 $290 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Condor and SWISS, starting at $480 and $548 round-trip. Scandinavian Airlines is priced at 66% 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 SWISS. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $354. Users have also found prices from $415 and $437 on Scandinavian Airlines and Lufthansa, respectively.

  • 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, Festhalle, and Historisches Museum Frankfurt. Travelers on a layover in Frankfurt am Main can visit Römerberg, Festhalle, and Historisches Museum Frankfurt, by traveling 7.4 mi, 6.5 mi, and 7.3 mi, respectively after landing at Frankfurt am Main. Travelers can book a car rental at Frankfurt am Main for about $42 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 $29 per day.

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

    Lindenhof, Schweizerisches Nationalmuseum, and Haus Konstruktiv are the most popular attractions in Zurich if you're in need of something to do during your layover. Lindenhof, Schweizerisches Nationalmuseum, and Haus Konstruktiv can be accessed by traveling approximately 5.9 mi, 5.5 mi, and 6.0 mi, respectively from Zurich. Travelers can rent a car at Zurich for an average daily rate of $60 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.

  • 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 $962). 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

Discover the top 10 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 December 12, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Scandinavian AirlinesCheapest$372Average$575FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
SWISSCheapest$548Average$812FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
DeltaCheapest$552Average$942FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$601Average$685FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
United AirlinesCheapest$615Average$941FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
LufthansaCheapest$619Average$999FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
American AirlinesCheapest$642Average$705FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
British AirwaysCheapest$643Average$898FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
CondorCheapest$654Average$989FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
KLMCheapest$706Average$987FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%

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