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$716+ Cheap flights from San José (SJO) 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 12/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SJO — BUD
Nov 13 — Nov 201
Thu 11/13
Thu 11/20
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from San José to Budapest
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San José to Budapest. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on October 14, 2025.

This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/14. 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 KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/108:30 pmSJO - BUD
1 stop31h 45mKLM
Tue 11/256:30 amBUD - SJO
1 stop18h 55mKLM
Deal found 10/14$1,010
This Air France deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/14. 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 France is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/108:30 pmSJO - BUD
2 stops18h 10mMultiple Airlines
Tue 11/256:30 amBUD - SJO
1 stop18h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/14$1,042
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/13. 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 KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 11/28:30 pmSJO - BUD
1 stop19h 40mMultiple Airlines
Sun 11/96:20 amBUD - SJO
1 stop18h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/13$1,269
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/13. 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.
Sun 11/25:40 amSJO - BUD
2 stops26h 35mUnited Airlines
Sun 11/99:40 amBUD - SJO
2 stops41h 13mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/13$1,339
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/13. 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 KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/268:30 pmSJO - BUD
1 stop19h 40mMultiple Airlines
Thu 1/16:20 amBUD - SJO
1 stop15h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/13$1,359
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/14. 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 11/108:10 pmSJO - BUD
3 stops18h 00mLufthansa
Tue 11/255:00 pmBUD - SJO
2 stops28h 05mLufthansa
Deal found 10/14$1,457
This Air France deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/13. 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 France is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/128:30 pmSJO - BUD
2 stops17h 10mMultiple Airlines
Tue 12/235:05 pmBUD - SJO
1 stop32h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/13$1,525

Cheap flight deals from San José to Budapest

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San José (SJO) 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 14, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$1,010
(KLM)

One-way from

$716
(KLM)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$1,059
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Customize your flight search to find flights from San José 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 October 14, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San José to Budapest that are best for you.

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San JoséBudapest

SJO - BUD

SJOBUD

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 11/10

8:30 pm-11:15 am

1 stop31h 45m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Tue 11/25

6:30 am-6:25 pm

1 stop18h 55m

$1,010

San JoséBudapest

SJO - BUD

SJOBUD

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 3/17

8:30 pm-11:10 pm

1 stop19h 40m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Sat 3/21

12:10 pm-6:25 pm

1 stop37h 15m

$1,254

San JoséBudapest

SJO - BUD

SJOBUD

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 11/2

8:30 pm-11:10 pm

1 stop19h 40m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Sun 11/9

6:20 am-5:50 pm

1 stop18h 30m

$1,269

San JoséBudapest

SJO - BUD

SJOBUD

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 11/2

8:45 am-9:10 pm

2 stops29h 25m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Sun 11/9

9:40 am-7:53 pm

2 stops41h 13m

$1,339

San JoséBudapest

SJO - BUD

SJOBUD

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 12/26

8:30 pm-11:10 pm

1 stop19h 40m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Thu 1/1

6:20 am-3:00 pm

1 stop15h 40m

$1,359

San JoséBudapest

SJO - BUD

SJOBUD

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 11/10

8:10 pm-9:10 pm

3 stops18h 00m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Tue 11/25

5:00 pm-2:05 pm

2 stops28h 05m

$1,457

San JoséBudapest

SJO - BUD

SJOBUD

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 12/12

8:30 pm-8:40 pm

2 stops17h 10m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Tue 12/23

5:05 pm-6:25 pm

1 stop32h 20m

$1,525

San JoséBudapest

SJO - BUD

SJOBUD

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 11/9

9:45 am-7:10 pm

3 stops26h 25m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Sat 11/15

2:00 pm-2:52 pm

2 stops31h 52m

$1,536

San JoséBudapest

SJO - BUD

SJOBUD

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 12/1

8:30 pm-11:10 pm

1 stop19h 40m

$716

San JoséBudapest

SJO - BUD

SJOBUD

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 11/17

8:30 pm-11:15 am

1 stop31h 45m

$717

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Deals found on 10/13

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Compare providers for flights from San José 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 José to Budapest in October.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice 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 José-Budapest flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on San José-Budapest flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from San José-Budapest flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on San José-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 José-Budapest flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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Everything you need to know about your flight from San José to Budapest

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San José to Budapest?

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San José to Budapest (average of $806). Flying from San José to Budapest in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,237). 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 SJO to BUD?

Find hourly flight availability from San José 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 October 14, 2025.

Unlike in the afternoon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 35% on flights from San José to Budapest by exploring options for tickets at noon.

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 14, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Air France from San José 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.
Air France
7.4
Good
1,475 reviews

Food

7.0

Crew

8.2

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

7.0

Boarding

7.4

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2025

SGN - CDG

Staff attentive, would have liked a covering on the seats for sleeping (as Vietnam airways did - and others) ‘duvet’ cover very light- needed but heavier. Food not great, scallop did not smell right, chicken over cooked.
Air France
7.4
Good
1,475 reviews
Air France
7.4
Good
1,475 reviews

Food

7.0

Crew

8.2

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

7.0

Boarding

7.4

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2025

SGN - CDG

Staff attentive, would have liked a covering on the seats for sleeping (as Vietnam airways did - and others) ‘duvet’ cover very light- needed but heavier. Food not great, scallop did not smell right, chicken over cooked.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from San José 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 José to Budapest?

    KLM can get you from San José to Budapest in just under 31h 45m. Your travel time can differ by up to . There are 6322 mi between San José and Budapest.

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from San José to Budapest round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from San José to Budapest is Air France. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $1,141 on this airline. This flight start at 7% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

  • Can I find deals for flights from San José to Budapest that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on San José to Budapest flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from San José to Budapest?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from San José to Budapest.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from San José to Budapest?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San José 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 José to Budapest?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San José to Budapest (average of $806). Flying from San José to Budapest in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,237). 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 airline flying from San José to Budapest

Discover the top airline that operate flights from San José 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 October 14, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air FranceCheapest$1,141Average$1,327FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%

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