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$350+ 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 9/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — BUD
May 28 — Jun 41
Thu 5/28
Thu 6/4
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 April 28, 2026.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/24. 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.
Tue 9/224:30 pm
SFO
-
BUD
1 stop19h 45m
Condor
Tue 9/298:20 am
BUD
-
SFO
1 stop15h 10m
Condor
Deal found 4/24$658
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/24. 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.
Mon 9/214:30 pm
SFO
-
BUD
1 stop14h 35m
Condor
Thu 10/18:20 am
BUD
-
SFO
1 stop15h 10m
Condor
Deal found 4/24$666
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/23. 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.
Sat 12/54:40 pm
SFO
-
BUD
1 stop17h 25m
Scandinavian Airlines
Fri 12/117:50 pm
BUD
-
SFO
1 stop27h 45m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 4/23$671
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/25. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/144:40 pm
SFO
-
BUD
1 stop17h 25m
Scandinavian Airlines
Tue 11/247:50 pm
BUD
-
SFO
1 stop27h 45m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 4/25$672
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/26. 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 10/275:40 pm
SFO
-
BUD
1 stop17h 25m
Scandinavian Airlines
Tue 11/107:50 pm
BUD
-
SFO
1 stop27h 45m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 4/26$673
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/26. 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.
Sun 9/274:45 pm
SFO
-
BUD
1 stop17h 25m
Scandinavian Airlines
Sun 10/117:50 pm
BUD
-
SFO
1 stop27h 50m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 4/26$675
This CrystalTravel deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/24. 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 CrystalTravel is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 5/184:30 pm
SFO
-
BUD
1 stop20h 15m
Condor
Thu 6/188:20 am
BUD
-
SFO
1 stop15h 10m
Condor
Deal found 4/24$677
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/23. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 7/154:30 pm
SFO
-
BUD
1 stop19h 35m
Condor
Thu 9/108:20 am
BUD
-
SFO
1 stop15h 10m
Condor
Deal found 4/23$684
This Kiwi.com 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 5/34:30 pm
SFO
-
BUD
1 stop14h 35m
Condor
Sun 5/105:05 pm
BUD
-
SFO
1 stop30h 25m
Condor
Deal found 4/27$685
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/23. 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.
Fri 5/84:30 pm
SFO
-
BUD
1 stop14h 35m
Condor
Thu 6/45:05 pm
BUD
-
SFO
1 stop30h 25m
Condor
Deal found 4/23$686
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 9/254:30 pm
SFO
-
BUD
1 stop14h 35m
Condor
Fri 10/98:20 am
BUD
-
SFO
1 stop15h 10m
Condor
Deal found 4/27$690
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/26. 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 5/114:30 pm
SFO
-
BUD
1 stop20h 15m
Condor
Mon 6/88:20 am
BUD
-
SFO
1 stop15h 10m
Condor
Deal found 4/26$693

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 April 28, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$658
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$350
(CrystalTravel)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$695
Provider with most accurate pricing for San Francisco-Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl flight deals.
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 20% potential increase in price ($212 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($35 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
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 28, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Francisco to Budapest that are best for you.

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

San FranciscoBudapest

SFO - BUD

SFOBUD

San Francisco

Sun 10/18

4:45 pm-7:10 pm

1 stop17h 25m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Thu 10/22

7:50 pm-2:40 pm

1 stop27h 50m

$783

San FranciscoBudapest

SFO - BUD

SFOBUD

San Francisco

Sun 10/18

9:05 pm-11:30 pm

1 stop17h 25m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Thu 10/22

5:55 am-5:39 pm

2 stops20h 44m

$852
Quickest round-trip

San FranciscoBudapest

SFO - BUD

SFOBUD

San Francisco

Mon 5/18

4:30 pm-4:05 pm

1 stop14h 35m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Thu 5/28

8:20 am-2:30 pm

1 stop15h 10m

$878

San FranciscoBudapest

SFO - BUD

SFOBUD

San Francisco

Mon 5/25

4:30 pm-9:45 pm

1 stop20h 15m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Mon 6/8

8:20 am-9:55 pm

2 stops22h 35m

$910

San FranciscoBudapest

SFO - BUD

SFOBUD

San Francisco

Fri 8/21

7:30 am-11:50 am

2 stops19h 20m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Sun 9/6

6:00 am-11:45 am

1 stop14h 45m

$948

San FranciscoBudapest

SFO - BUD

SFOBUD

San Francisco

Fri 8/14

6:15 am-10:40 am

2 stops19h 25m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Sun 8/30

11:25 am-11:46 pm

2 stops21h 21m

$962

San FranciscoBudapest

SFO - BUD

SFOBUD

San Francisco

Wed 5/13

10:05 am-4:50 pm

2 stops21h 45m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Thu 5/28

5:55 am-3:15 pm

1 stop18h 20m

$975

San FranciscoBudapest

SFO - BUD

SFOBUD

San Francisco

Fri 5/8

9:10 am-12:15 pm

2 stops18h 05m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Wed 5/20

11:25 am-8:33 pm

2 stops18h 08m

$987

San FranciscoBudapest

SFO - BUD

SFOBUD

San Francisco

Mon 8/3

4:35 pm-1:10 am

1 stop23h 35m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Mon 8/10

6:25 pm-7:05 pm

2 stops33h 40m

$995
Cheapest one-way

San FranciscoBudapest

SFO - BUD

SFOBUD

San Francisco

Fri 8/14

4:35 pm-12:10 am

1 stop22h 35m

$405

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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 April.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
OvagoPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapflightsfaresPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*1 star
Kiwi.comPrice 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 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.
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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?

Booking 74 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Budapest (average of $639). Flying from San Francisco to Budapest in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,203). 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?

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 28, 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.
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,924 reviews

Overall

7.5

Crew

8.3

Food

7.1

Entertainment

6.8

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.
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,924 reviews
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,924 reviews

Overall

7.5

Crew

8.3

Food

7.1

Entertainment

6.8

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.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,675 reviews
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,924 reviews

Overall

7.5

Crew

8.3

Food

7.1

Entertainment

6.8

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.
Lufthansa
6.8
Okay
7,959 reviews
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,924 reviews

Overall

7.5

Crew

8.3

Food

7.1

Entertainment

6.8

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.
British Airways
6.7
Okay
7,931 reviews
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,924 reviews

Overall

7.5

Crew

8.3

Food

7.1

Entertainment

6.8

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.
Condor
6.5
Okay
408 reviews
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,924 reviews

Overall

7.5

Crew

8.3

Food

7.1

Entertainment

6.8

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 Condor fly from San Francisco to Budapest in about 14h 35m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 2h 50m. 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 Delta. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $512 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Scandinavian Airlines and SWISS, starting at $545 and $548 round-trip. Delta is priced at 38% 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?

    Flights departing from San Francisco and landing in Budapest layover in Frankfurt am Main most frequently. San Francisco to Budapest flights stop in Zurich the next most.

  • 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 Festhalle. Travelers on a layover in Frankfurt am Main can visit Römerberg, Oper Frankfurt, and Festhalle, by traveling 7.4 mi, 7.0 mi, and 6.5 mi, respectively after landing at Frankfurt am Main. Travelers can book a car rental at Frankfurt am Main for about $39 per day to make their sightseeing more efficient.

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

    Lindenhof, Schweizerisches Nationalmuseum, and Zoo Zürich are the most popular attractions in Zurich if you're in need of something to do during your layover. Lindenhof, Schweizerisches Nationalmuseum, and Zoo Zürich can be visited by traveling about 5.9 mi, 5.5 mi, and 5.0 mi respectively from Zurich. Those landing in Zurich looking to spend some time exploring during their layover can rent a car for about $46 per day.

  • 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 Munich.

  • 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Budapest (average of $639). Flying from San Francisco to Budapest in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,203). 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 8 airlines flying from San Francisco to Budapest

Discover the top 8 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 28, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$512Average$942FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Scandinavian AirlinesCheapest$545Average$565FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
SWISSCheapest$548Average$817FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
LufthansaCheapest$555Average$970FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
United AirlinesCheapest$579Average$946FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$610Average$684FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
British AirwaysCheapest$643Average$837FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
CondorCheapest$656Average$893FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%

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