$261+ Cheap flights from San Francisco (SFO) to Budapest (BUD)
This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 11/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — BUD
Nov 24 — Dec 11
Round-trip
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from San Francisco to BudapestExplore 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 October 25, 2026.
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 October 25, 2026.
This deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/23. 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 is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/25:25 pm -
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1 stop20h 10m
Deal found 10/23![British Airways logo]()
$693
This deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/23. 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 is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 11/298:35 pm -
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1 stop20h 10m
Deal found 10/23![British Airways logo]()
$698
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/23. 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.
Fri 11/276:35 pm -
1 stop28h 40m
Thu 12/108:05 pm -
1 stop29h 25m
Deal found 10/23![Turkish Airlines logo]()
$710
This deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/23. 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 is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/38:35 pm -
1 stop17h 30m
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1 stop20h 10m
Deal found 10/23![British Airways logo]()
$723
This deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/23. 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 is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/285:25 pm -
1 stop15h 20m
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1 stop20h 10m
Deal found 10/23![British Airways logo]()
$734
This deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/23. 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 is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 11/278:35 pm -
1 stop16h 25m
Thu 12/107:35 am -
1 stop16h 20m
Deal found 10/23![British Airways logo]()
$735
This deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/23. 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 is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 11/298:35 pm -
1 stop17h 25m
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1 stop16h 50m
Deal found 10/23![British Airways logo]()
$738
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/23. 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.
Mon 11/306:35 pm -
1 stop33h 25m
Mon 12/71:55 pm -
1 stop35h 35m
Deal found 10/23![Turkish Airlines logo]()
$739
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/25. 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 Justfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/174:45 pm -
1 stop17h 20m
Wed 11/257:50 pm -
1 stop28h 00m
Deal found 10/25![Scandinavian Airlines logo]()
$741
Best flights from San Francisco to BudapestDiscover carefully curated flight deals from San Francisco to Budapest that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated October 25, 2026.
Discover carefully curated flight deals from San Francisco to Budapest that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated October 25, 2026.
This Turkish Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/21. 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.
Fri 11/276:35 pm -
1 stop33h 25m
Thu 12/101:55 pm -
1 stop35h 35m
Deal found 10/21![Turkish Airlines logo]()
$730
This Scandinavian Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/22. 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.
Sun 11/157:00 am -
2 stops27h 05m
Thu 11/267:50 pm -
1 stop28h 00m
Deal found 10/22![Scandinavian Airlines logo]()
$804
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/23. 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.
Sat 4/310:50 pm -
2 stops30h 10m
Mon 4/121:20 pm -
1 stop34h 10m
Deal found 10/23![United Airlines logo]()
$822
This Turkish Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/21. 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.
Tue 12/16:35 pm -
1 stop33h 25m
Wed 12/91:55 pm -
1 stop35h 35m
Deal found 10/21![Turkish Airlines logo]()
$800
This Scandinavian Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/22. 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.
Sun 11/157:00 am -
2 stops27h 05m
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1 stop28h 00m
Deal found 10/22![Scandinavian Airlines logo]()
$820
This Scandinavian Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/23. 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.
Tue 12/14:45 pm -
1 stop31h 55m
Sat 12/510:25 am -
2 stops22h 14m
Deal found 10/23![Scandinavian Airlines logo]()
$869
This Turkish Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/24. 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.
Sun 12/66:35 pm -
1 stop33h 25m
Thu 12/108:05 pm -
1 stop29h 25m
Deal found 10/24![Turkish Airlines logo]()
$939
This Scandinavian Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/21. 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.
Sun 11/294:45 pm -
1 stop31h 55m
Fri 12/410:25 am -
2 stops20h 07m
Deal found 10/21![Scandinavian Airlines logo]()
$869
This Scandinavian Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/21. 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 12/52:59 pm -
2 stops33h 41m
Sat 12/1210:25 am -
2 stops18h 35m
Deal found 10/21![Scandinavian Airlines logo]()
$869
This Scandinavian Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/22. 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.
Fri 11/274:30 pm -
2 stops32h 10m
Thu 12/1010:25 am -
2 stops20h 07m
Deal found 10/22![Scandinavian Airlines logo]()
$901
Last-minute flights from San Francisco to BudapestDiscover last-minute flight deals from San Francisco to Budapest. Data last updated October 25, 2026 and is based on user searches.
Discover last-minute flight deals from San Francisco to Budapest. Data last updated October 25, 2026 and is based on user searches.
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/25. 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 Justfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/174:45 pm -
1 stop17h 20m
Wed 11/257:50 pm -
1 stop28h 00m
Deal found 10/25![Scandinavian Airlines logo]()
$741
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/23. 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.
Fri 11/276:35 pm -
1 stop28h 40m
Thu 12/108:05 pm -
1 stop29h 25m
Deal found 10/23![Turkish Airlines logo]()
$710
This deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/23. 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 is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 11/278:35 pm -
1 stop16h 25m
Thu 12/107:35 am -
1 stop16h 20m
Deal found 10/23![British Airways logo]()
$735
This deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/23. 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 is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 11/278:35 pm -
1 stop16h 25m
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1 stop17h 05m
Deal found 10/23![British Airways logo]()
$746
This deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/23. 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 is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/285:25 pm -
1 stop15h 20m
Thu 12/107:35 am -
1 stop20h 10m
Deal found 10/23![British Airways logo]()
$734
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/24. 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.
Sat 11/286:35 pm -
1 stop33h 25m
Wed 12/28:05 pm -
1 stop29h 25m
Deal found 10/24![Turkish Airlines logo]()
$744
This deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/23. 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 is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 11/298:35 pm -
1 stop17h 25m
Thu 12/107:35 am -
1 stop20h 10m
Deal found 10/23![British Airways logo]()
$698
This deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/23. 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 is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 11/298:35 pm -
1 stop17h 25m
Sun 12/67:05 am -
1 stop16h 50m
Deal found 10/23![British Airways logo]()
$738
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/23. 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.
Mon 11/306:35 pm -
1 stop33h 25m
Mon 12/71:55 pm -
1 stop35h 35m
Deal found 10/23![Turkish Airlines logo]()
$739
One-way flights from San Francisco to BudapestSearch for one-way flight options from San Francisco to Budapest. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated October 25, 2026.
Search for one-way flight options from San Francisco to Budapest. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated October 25, 2026.
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/22. 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 11/114:35 pm -
2 stops31h 00m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 10/22![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$261
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/24. 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.
Fri 11/277:15 pm -
2 stops43h 40m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 10/24![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$273
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/24. 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.
Sat 11/1412:00 pm -
3 stops47h 15m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 10/24![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$320
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/21. 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 12/305:20 pm -
2 stops30h 15m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 10/21![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$370
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/23. 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 1/199:40 pm -
1 stop14h 40m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 10/23![Lufthansa logo]()
$371
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/22. 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.
Mon 12/74:35 pm -
2 stops22h 10m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 10/22![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$374
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 October 25, 2026.
Most accurate provider | Ovago 3 stars |
|---|---|
Most trusted provider | Ovago 3 stars |
Round-trip from | $693 |
One-way from | $261 (Kiwi.com) |
Popular in | July |
Cheapest in | April |
Average price | $802 |
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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 7,457,451 searches. Data last updated October 25, 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 San Francisco - BUD Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl
SFOBUD
San Francisco
Wed 11/11
4:35 pm-8:35 am
3 stops31h 00m
Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-3:00 pm
Nonstop0h 00m
$312
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San Francisco
Tue 11/17
12:00 pm-11:35 am
3 stops38h 35m
Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-3:00 pm
Nonstop0h 00m
$359
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Mon 12/28
4:35 pm-11:45 pm
2 stops22h 10m
Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-3:00 pm
Nonstop0h 00m
$422
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SFO San Francisco - BUD Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl
SFOBUD
San Francisco
Wed 12/2
4:35 pm-9:20 pm
2 stops19h 45m
Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-3:00 pm
Nonstop0h 00m
$440
San FranciscoBudapest
SFO San Francisco - BUD Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl
SFOBUD
San Francisco
Sat 11/14
12:00 pm-10:35 pm
2 stops25h 35m
Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-3:00 pm
Nonstop0h 00m
$458
San FranciscoBudapest
SFO San Francisco - BUD Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl
SFOBUD
San Francisco
Thu 12/24
4:45 pm-9:40 am
1 stop31h 55m
Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-3:00 pm
Nonstop0h 00m
$537
San FranciscoBudapest
SFO San Francisco - BUD Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl
SFOBUD
San Francisco
Sat 11/21
9:20 pm-9:25 pm
3 stops39h 05m
Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-3:00 pm
Nonstop0h 00m
$574
Quickest round-trip
San FranciscoBudapest
SFO San Francisco - BUD Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl
SFOBUD
San Francisco
Thu 12/24
5:25 pm-5:20 pm
1 stop14h 55m
Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-3:00 pm
Nonstop0h 00m
$585
San FranciscoBudapest
SFO San Francisco - BUD Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl
SFOBUD
San Francisco
Thu 12/24
2:08 pm-9:20 pm
2 stops22h 12m
Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-3:00 pm
Nonstop0h 00m
$602
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SFO San Francisco - BUD Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl
SFOBUD
San Francisco
Fri 11/27
6:35 pm-1:00 pm
1 stop33h 25m
Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl
Thu 12/10
1:55 pm-4:30 pm
1 stop35h 35m
$730
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Compare providers for flights from San Francisco to Budapest
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 October.
| Provider | Price Accuracy | Trust Score* |
|---|---|---|
| Price Accuracy1 star | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*2 stars | |
| Price Accuracy2 stars | Trust Score*1 star | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy2 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars |
- Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on San Francisco-Budapest flights, users find the pricing of Ovago to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. Ovago Users can find the same prices on San Francisco-Budapest flight deals on Cheapflights vs. Ovago >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 Ovago the most. Ovago 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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How far ahead should I book a flight from San Francisco to Budapest?
Booking 46 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 $677). Flying from San Francisco to Budapest in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,146). 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.
How much does it cost to fly round-trip from San Francisco to Budapest?
Airfare is typical for this route at the moment.
San Francisco to Budapest flights typically cost between $632 and $984 in December.The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was $693 on British Airways (Dec 2-Dec 10).
What’s the top layover airport for flights from San Francisco to Budapest?
Share of 1-stop round-trip flights from San Francisco to Budapest chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same layover each way.
Frankfurt am Main (FRA) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 82% of 1-stop itineraries from San Francisco to Budapest on Cheapflights.
What’s the cheapest layover airport for flights from San Francisco to Budapest?
Average round-trip fare for 1-stop flights from San Francisco to Budapest, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same layover each way.
Frankfurt am Main (FRA) is the most affordable 1-stop option, with an average round-trip price of $1,126.
What’s the fastest layover option from San Francisco to Budapest?
Shortest average travel time for 1-stop one-way flights from San Francisco to Budapest, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by layover airport.
Flights via Frankfurt am Main (FRA) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 14h 35m.
Which airport typically offers the quickest layover for flights from San Francisco to Budapest?
Average layover duration for 1-stop one-way flights from San Francisco to Budapest, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.
Flights via Frankfurt am Main (FRA) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average layover time of 1h 48m.
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 October 25, 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with SWISS,United Airlines, andLufthansa 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.
Entertainment
6.8
Boarding
7.7
Crew
8.2
Comfort
7.4
Food
7.1
Overall
7.5
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentAnonymous,Oct 2026
BOS - ZRH
Entertainment
6.8
Boarding
7.7
Crew
8.2
Comfort
7.4
Food
7.1
Overall
7.5
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentAnonymous,Oct 2026
BOS - ZRH
Entertainment
6.8
Boarding
7.7
Crew
8.2
Comfort
7.4
Food
7.1
Overall
7.5
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentAnonymous,Oct 2026
BOS - ZRH
Entertainment
6.8
Boarding
7.7
Crew
8.2
Comfort
7.4
Food
7.1
Overall
7.5
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentAnonymous,Oct 2026
BOS - ZRH
Entertainment
6.8
Boarding
7.7
Crew
8.2
Comfort
7.4
Food
7.1
Overall
7.5
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentAnonymous,Oct 2026
BOS - ZRH
Entertainment
6.8
Boarding
7.7
Crew
8.2
Comfort
7.4
Food
7.1
Overall
7.5
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentAnonymous,Oct 2026
BOS - ZRH
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| Airline | Cheapest | Average | Flexibility | On-time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheapest$494 | Average$959 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-timeN/A | |
| Cheapest$523 | Average$946 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time76% | |
| Cheapest$545 | Average$584 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time77% | |
| Cheapest$612 | Average$669 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time77% | |
| Cheapest$638 | Average$1,037 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time69% | |
| Cheapest$640 | Average$839 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time76% | |
| Cheapest$652 | Average$1,137 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time79% | |
| Cheapest$678 | Average$1,152 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time70% | |
| Cheapest$861 | Average$1,277 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time71% | |
| Cheapest$973 | Average$1,163 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time75% |