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$1,182+ Cheap flights from Santa Barbara (SBA) 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 5/22. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SBA — BUD
May 6 — May 131
Tue 5/6
Tue 5/13
1 adult, Economy
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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Santa Barbara (SBA) 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 May 1, 2025.

Most accurate provider

Expedia
1 star

Most trusted provider

Expedia
3 stars

Round-trip from

$1,182
(United Airlines)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$995
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Cheapest flights from Santa Barbara to Budapest
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Santa Barbara to Budapest. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on May 1, 2025.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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.
Thu 5/226:00 amSBA - BUD
2 stops32h 35mUnited Airlines
Thu 6/59:30 amBUD - SBA
2 stops21h 35mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/29$1,182
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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.
Thu 5/228:23 amSBA - BUD
3 stops24h 57mAir Canada
Thu 6/56:00 amBUD - SBA
3 stops20h 40mAir Canada
Deal found 4/29$2,103
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/2212:23 pmSBA - BUD
2 stops20h 47mMultiple Airlines
Thu 6/57:40 amBUD - SBA
3 stops23h 24mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/29$3,165

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Santa BarbaraBudapest

SBA - BUD

SBABUD

Santa Barbara

Thu 5/22

6:00 am-11:35 pm

2 stops32h 35m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Thu 6/5

9:30 am-10:05 pm

2 stops21h 35m

$1,182

Santa BarbaraBudapest

SBA - BUD

SBABUD

Santa Barbara

Thu 5/22

8:23 am-6:20 pm

3 stops24h 57m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Thu 6/5

6:00 am-5:40 pm

3 stops20h 40m

$2,103

Santa BarbaraBudapest

SBA - BUD

SBABUD

Santa Barbara

Thu 5/22

12:23 pm-6:10 pm

2 stops20h 47m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Thu 6/5

7:40 am-10:04 pm

3 stops23h 24m

$3,165

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Deals found on 4/29

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Santa Barbara-Budapest flights, users find the pricing of Expedia to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. Expedia Users can find the same prices on Santa Barbara-Budapest flight deals on Cheapflights vs. Expedia <90% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Santa Barbara-Budapest flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Santa Barbara-Budapest flights, Cheapflights users trust Expedia the most. Expedia 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 Santa Barbara-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 Santa Barbara to Budapest

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Budapest from Santa Barbara with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Santa Barbara to Budapest

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Santa Barbara to Budapest?

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Barbara to Budapest (average of $656). Flying from Santa Barbara to Budapest in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,181). 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.

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 May 1, 2025.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,696 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.6

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Thomas,Mar 2025

SFO - TPE

When I asked for an extra snack, I got an unhappy look from the stewardess. Geez, does one extra snack really affect the bottom line??
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,696 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,696 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.6

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Thomas,Mar 2025

SFO - TPE

When I asked for an extra snack, I got an unhappy look from the stewardess. Geez, does one extra snack really affect the bottom line??
Air Canada
7.0
Good
9,252 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,696 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.6

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Thomas,Mar 2025

SFO - TPE

When I asked for an extra snack, I got an unhappy look from the stewardess. Geez, does one extra snack really affect the bottom line??

Related info for your journey

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  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Santa Barbara to Budapest?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Santa Barbara 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 Santa Barbara to Budapest?

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Barbara to Budapest (average of $656). Flying from Santa Barbara to Budapest in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,181). 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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