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$1,010+ Cheap flights from San José (SJO) 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 1/19. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SJO — BUD
Feb 19 — Feb 261
Thu 2/19
Thu 2/26
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 January 20, 2026.

This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/18. 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 1/198:30 pm
SJO
-
BUD
1 stop31h 45m
KLM
Mon 1/266:30 am
BUD
-
SJO
1 stop18h 55m
KLM
Deal found 1/18$1,010
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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.
Sat 5/236:25 pm
SJO
-
BUD
1 stop14h 05m
KLM
Sat 6/66:00 am
BUD
-
SJO
1 stop18h 20m
KLM
Deal found 1/20$1,021
This Air France deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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.
Sun 5/247:25 pm
SJO
-
BUD
1 stop19h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 6/66:00 am
BUD
-
SJO
1 stop18h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/20$1,022
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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.
Thu 5/216:25 pm
SJO
-
BUD
1 stop32h 15m
KLM
Thu 6/46:00 am
BUD
-
SJO
1 stop18h 20m
KLM
Deal found 1/20$1,029
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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.
Sat 5/236:25 pm
SJO
-
BUD
1 stop32h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 6/66:10 am
BUD
-
SJO
2 stops18h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/20$1,041
This Air France deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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.
Sun 5/247:25 pm
SJO
-
BUD
1 stop19h 00m
Air France
Sat 6/66:10 am
BUD
-
SJO
2 stops18h 10m
Air France
Deal found 1/20$1,042
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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.
Thu 5/216:25 pm
SJO
-
BUD
1 stop32h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 6/46:10 am
BUD
-
SJO
2 stops18h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/20$1,049
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. 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.
Tue 2/178:30 pm
SJO
-
BUD
1 stop19h 40m
KLM
Sun 2/2212:10 pm
BUD
-
SJO
1 stop37h 15m
KLM
Deal found 1/19$1,052
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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.
Wed 5/277:15 pm
SJO
-
BUD
2 stops20h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 6/36:10 am
BUD
-
SJO
1 stop18h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/20$1,053
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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.
Wed 5/277:15 pm
SJO
-
BUD
2 stops20h 00m
KLM
Thu 6/116:00 am
BUD
-
SJO
1 stop18h 20m
KLM
Deal found 1/20$1,054
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. 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.
Wed 5/277:15 pm
SJO
-
BUD
2 stops20h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 5/316:10 am
BUD
-
SJO
1 stop19h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/19$1,081

Find 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 January 20, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
1 star

Round-trip from

$1,021
(KLM)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$1,048
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From San José Juan Santamaria Intl to Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price ($110 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($14 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
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 January 20, 2026.
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

Sat 5/23

6:25 pm-4:30 pm

1 stop14h 05m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Sat 6/6

6:00 am-4:20 pm

1 stop18h 20m

$1,021

San JoséBudapest

SJO - BUD

SJOBUD

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 5/24

7:25 pm-11:15 pm

2 stops19h 50m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Sat 6/6

6:10 am-4:20 pm

2 stops18h 10m

$1,074

San JoséBudapest

SJO - BUD

SJOBUD

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 5/27

7:15 pm-11:15 pm

2 stops20h 00m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Thu 6/11

6:10 am-4:20 pm

2 stops18h 10m

$1,074

San JoséBudapest

SJO - BUD

SJOBUD

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 6/13

6:25 pm-10:40 am

1 stop32h 15m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Mon 9/21

6:10 am-5:00 pm

1 stop18h 50m

$1,074

San JoséBudapest

SJO - BUD

SJOBUD

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 5/27

7:15 pm-11:15 pm

2 stops20h 00m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Sun 5/31

6:10 am-5:10 pm

1 stop19h 00m

$1,081

San JoséBudapest

SJO - BUD

SJOBUD

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 6/8

7:05 pm-11:15 pm

2 stops20h 10m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Fri 6/12

6:00 am-5:00 pm

2 stops19h 00m

$1,086

San JoséBudapest

SJO - BUD

SJOBUD

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 5/27

7:15 pm-11:15 pm

2 stops20h 00m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Wed 6/3

6:00 am-5:00 pm

2 stops19h 00m

$1,114

San JoséBudapest

SJO - BUD

SJOBUD

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 5/23

6:45 pm-7:00 pm

2 stops16h 15m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Sat 6/6

6:10 am-4:20 pm

2 stops18h 10m

$1,117

San JoséBudapest

SJO - BUD

SJOBUD

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 6/13

6:25 pm-10:40 am

1 stop32h 15m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Mon 9/21

6:00 am-5:00 pm

2 stops19h 00m

$1,125

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Deals found on 1/20

  • 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.

Best time to book a flight from San José to Budapest

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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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San José to Budapest (average of $979). 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.

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 January 20, 2026.
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
1,524 reviews

Crew

8.1

Food

7.0

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Jayesh,Jan 2026

EWR - CDG

More choice on Food Coffee portion was small, the cups could be bigger. Dessert could have more options.
Air France
7.4
Good
1,524 reviews
Air France
7.4
Good
1,524 reviews

Crew

8.1

Food

7.0

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Jayesh,Jan 2026

EWR - CDG

More choice on Food Coffee portion was small, the cups could be bigger. Dessert could have more options.

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 14h 05m. 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 8% 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San José to Budapest (average of $979). 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 January 20, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air FranceCheapest$1,141Average$1,324FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%

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