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$668+ 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 2/25. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SBA — BUD
Feb 26 — Mar 51
Thu 2/26
Thu 3/5
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Santa Barbara to Budapest

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 January 27, 2026.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/25. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 2/255:00 am
SBA
-
BUD
3 stops22h 35m
United Airlines
Sun 3/16:20 am
BUD
-
SBA
2 stops20h 36m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/25$668
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/25. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 3/115:00 am
SBA
-
BUD
3 stops20h 20m
United Airlines
Wed 3/186:20 am
BUD
-
SBA
2 stops21h 46m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/25$860
This AranGrant deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/25. 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 AranGrant is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 6/104:05 pm
SBA
-
BUD
2 stops22h 25m
Lufthansa
Tue 6/305:55 am
BUD
-
SBA
2 stops22h 50m
Lufthansa
Deal found 1/25$13,660

Find flight deals from Santa Barbara to Budapest

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 January 27, 2026.

Most accurate provider

Expedia
1 star

Most trusted provider

Expedia
3 stars

Round-trip from

$668
(United Airlines)

Popular in

June

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January

Average price

$552
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 25% potential increase in price ($259 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Santa Barbara to Budapest that are best for you.

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Santa BarbaraBudapest

SBA - BUD

SBABUD

Santa Barbara

Wed 3/11

2:10 pm-9:10 pm

2 stops23h 00m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Wed 3/18

6:20 am-8:06 pm

2 stops21h 46m

$668

Santa BarbaraBudapest

SBA - BUD

SBABUD

Santa Barbara

Wed 2/25

5:00 am-4:15 pm

3 stops26h 15m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Sun 3/1

6:20 am-7:52 pm

2 stops22h 32m

$668

Santa BarbaraBudapest

SBA - BUD

SBABUD

Santa Barbara

Wed 3/11

5:00 am-9:20 am

3 stops20h 20m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Wed 3/18

6:20 am-8:06 pm

2 stops21h 46m

$860

Santa BarbaraBudapest

SBA - BUD

SBABUD

Santa Barbara

Wed 6/10

4:05 pm-11:30 pm

2 stops22h 25m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Tue 6/30

5:55 am-7:45 pm

2 stops22h 50m

$13,660

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Deals found on 1/25

  • 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.

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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 $441). Flying from Santa Barbara to Budapest in June is currently the most expensive (average of $722). 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.

Related info for your journey

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  • How long is the flight from Santa Barbara to Budapest?

    A quick flight from Santa Barbara to Budapest can take about 22h 25m. United Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $13,660. The distance from Santa Barbara to Budapest is about 6235 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Santa Barbara to Budapest that include hotel bookings?

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Santa Barbara to Budapest?

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

  • 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 $441). Flying from Santa Barbara to Budapest in June is currently the most expensive (average of $722). 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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