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$335+ 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 10/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — BUD
May 4 — May 111
Sun 5/4
Sun 5/11
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from San Francisco to Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl are usually found in February or November, booked 15 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Sunday and return on a Thursday

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Most accurate provider

AranGrant
3 stars

Most trusted provider

AranGrant
3 stars

Round-trip from

$746
(Finnair)

One-way from

$335
(Trip.com)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$756
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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 April 29, 2025.

This Finnair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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.
Wed 7/3010:14 amSFO - BUD
2 stops22h 56mFinnair
Wed 8/1312:05 pmBUD - SFO
2 stops19h 56mFinnair
Deal found 4/28$746
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/27. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 5/57:30 pmSFO - BUD
2 stops19h 05mMultiple Airlines
Tue 5/202:35 pmBUD - SFO
2 stops34h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/27$747
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/27. 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 Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/278:30 amSFO - BUD
2 stops17h 20mAir Canada
Fri 9/196:00 amBUD - SFO
2 stops18h 28mAir Canada
Deal found 4/27$748
This SWISS deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/27. 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 SWISS is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 8/247:30 pmSFO - BUD
1 stop14h 45mSWISS
Wed 9/109:30 amBUD - SFO
1 stop15h 40mSWISS
Deal found 4/27$750
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/27. 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 9/19:05 pmSFO - BUD
1 stop17h 30mUnited Airlines
Thu 9/119:30 amBUD - SFO
1 stop15h 40mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/27$752
This Scandinavian Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/27. 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 Scandinavian Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/307:40 pmSFO - BUD
1 stop14h 45mScandinavian Airlines
Fri 9/1211:00 amBUD - SFO
2 stops21h 13mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 4/27$753
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/27. 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.
Mon 9/18:25 pmSFO - BUD
1 stop30h 20mDelta
Mon 9/82:00 pmBUD - SFO
1 stop30h 45mDelta
Deal found 4/27$755
This Lufthansa deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/27. 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.
Tue 8/269:05 pmSFO - BUD
1 stop17h 30mLufthansa
Fri 9/1210:15 amBUD - SFO
1 stop17h 45mLufthansa
Deal found 4/27$756
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/27. 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 9/54:35 pmSFO - BUD
1 stop22h 40mBritish Airways
Fri 9/197:10 amBUD - SFO
1 stop15h 40mBritish Airways
Deal found 4/27$765
This Turkish Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/27. 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.
Mon 5/56:45 pmSFO - BUD
1 stop33h 15mTurkish Airlines
Sun 5/118:55 amBUD - SFO
1 stop34h 40mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 4/27$780
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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.
Mon 9/18:30 amSFO - BUD
2 stops30h 20mBrussels Airlines
Sun 9/146:00 amBUD - SFO
1 stop15h 40mBrussels Airlines
Deal found 4/28$812
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/95:00 amSFO - BUD
2 stops21h 50mAer Lingus
Mon 5/1212:30 pmBUD - SFO
1 stop36h 20mAer Lingus
Deal found 4/28$980

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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 April 29, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Francisco to Budapest that are best for you.

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San Francisco

Wed 7/30

10:14 am-6:10 pm

2 stops22h 56m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Wed 8/13

12:05 pm-11:01 pm

2 stops19h 56m

$746

San FranciscoBudapest

SFO - BUD

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San Francisco

Wed 8/27

8:30 am-10:50 am

2 stops17h 20m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Fri 9/19

6:00 am-3:28 pm

2 stops18h 28m

$748

San FranciscoBudapest

SFO - BUD

SFOBUD

San Francisco

Sun 8/24

7:30 pm-8:45 am

1 stop28h 15m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Tue 9/9

8:00 pm-4:10 pm

1 stop29h 10m

$750

San FranciscoBudapest

SFO - BUD

SFOBUD

San Francisco

Mon 9/1

9:05 pm-11:35 pm

1 stop17h 30m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Wed 9/10

9:30 am-4:10 pm

1 stop15h 40m

$752

San FranciscoBudapest

SFO - BUD

SFOBUD

San Francisco

Sat 8/30

7:40 pm-7:25 pm

1 stop14h 45m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Fri 9/12

11:00 am-11:13 pm

2 stops21h 13m

$753

San FranciscoBudapest

SFO - BUD

SFOBUD

San Francisco

Mon 9/1

8:25 pm-11:45 am

1 stop30h 20m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Mon 9/8

2:00 pm-11:45 am

1 stop30h 45m

$755

San FranciscoBudapest

SFO - BUD

SFOBUD

San Francisco

Tue 8/26

9:05 pm-11:35 pm

1 stop17h 30m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Fri 9/12

10:15 am-7:00 pm

1 stop17h 45m

$756

San FranciscoBudapest

SFO - BUD

SFOBUD

San Francisco

Fri 9/5

4:35 pm-12:15 am

1 stop22h 40m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Fri 9/19

7:10 am-1:50 pm

1 stop15h 40m

$765

San FranciscoBudapest

SFO - BUD

SFOBUD

San Francisco

Tue 7/29

9:05 pm-10:25 pm

2 stops16h 20m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Tue 8/12

2:55 pm-4:10 pm

1 stop34h 15m

$780

San FranciscoBudapest

SFO - BUD

SFOBUD

San Francisco

Thu 8/28

6:45 pm-1:00 pm

1 stop33h 15m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Fri 9/5

1:55 pm-10:35 am

1 stop29h 40m

$786

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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 April.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust 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 Francisco-Budapest flights, users find the pricing of AranGrant to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. AranGrant Users can find the same prices on San Francisco-Budapest flight deals on Cheapflights vs. AranGrant >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 AranGrant the most. AranGrant 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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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 April 25, 2025.

Booking 15 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 $1,208). 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 April 29, 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 33% 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.

Rainfall in Budapest by month

Plan your trip to Budapest by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

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.

Temperature in Budapest by month

Plan your trip to Budapest by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

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).

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 April 29, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Delta, KLM and Finnair 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.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,929 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

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
8.0
Very good
7,929 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,929 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

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
7.8
Good
1,333 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,929 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

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.
Finnair
7.6
Good
1,273 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,929 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

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.
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,587 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,929 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

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.
China Southern
7.5
Good
96 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,929 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

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

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.

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

    Our cheapest airline available from San Francisco to Budapest is Finnair. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $746 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Air Canada and SWISS, starting at $748 and $750 round-trip. Finnair is priced at 17% 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 Scandinavian Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $443. Users have also found prices from $465 and $494 on Lufthansa and SWISS, 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. Munich 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 Konstablerwache. Travelers on a layover in Frankfurt am Main can visit Römerberg, Hauptwache, and Konstablerwache, by traveling 7.4 mi, 7.4 mi, and 7.7 mi, respectively after landing at Frankfurt am Main. Travelers can book a car rental at Frankfurt am Main for about $43 per day to make their sightseeing more efficient.

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

    Hyde Park, Piccadilly Circus, and Buckingham Palace are the most popular attractions in London if you're in need of something to do during your layover. Hyde Park, Piccadilly Circus, and Buckingham Palace can be visited by traveling about 12.5 mi, 14.1 mi, and 13.7 mi respectively from London Heathrow. Those landing in London looking to spend some time exploring during their layover can rent a car for about $53 per day.

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

    Theresienwiese, Marienplatz, and Altes Rathaus are the most popular attractions in Munich if you're in need of something to do during your layover. Theresienwiese, Marienplatz, and Altes Rathaus can be accessed by traveling approximately 18.8 mi, 17.8 mi, and 17.8 mi, respectively from Munich Franz Josef Strauss. Travelers can rent a car at Munich Franz Josef Strauss for an average daily rate of $41 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. Istanbul sees the next fewest layovers on San Francisco to Budapest flights. Zurich 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 $1,208). 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 April 29, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Scandinavian AirlinesCheapest$290Average$682FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
American AirlinesCheapest$533Average$705FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$552Average$1,070FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Air FranceCheapest$572Average$957FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
SWISSCheapest$598Average$992FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$601Average$708FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
British AirwaysCheapest$619Average$776FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
Brussels AirlinesCheapest$621Average$1,005FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$640Average$1,092FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
KLMCheapest$644Average$897FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%

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