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$207+ Cheap flights from the United States 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 5/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — BUD
Feb 26 — Mar 51
Thu 2/26
Thu 3/5
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from USA to Budapest
Explore the most affordable flight options available from USA to Budapest. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 27, 2026.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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.
Mon 3/96:55 pm
EWR
-
BUD
1 stop14h 15m
Austrian Airlines
Mon 3/162:55 pm
BUD
-
EWR
1 stop29h 20m
Austrian Airlines
Deal found 1/26$357
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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.
Mon 2/168:40 pm
BOS
-
BUD
1 stop9h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 3/22:55 pm
BUD
-
BOS
2 stops32h 26m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/27$364
This Kiwi.com 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 2/1810:00 pm
EWR
-
BUD
1 stop18h 45m
SWISS
Wed 2/252:55 pm
BUD
-
EWR
1 stop11h 35m
SWISS
Deal found 1/25$371
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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.
Wed 2/258:40 pm
BOS
-
BUD
1 stop13h 35m
Lufthansa
Wed 3/41:20 pm
BUD
-
BOS
1 stop11h 15m
Lufthansa
Deal found 1/26$372
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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 2/178:50 pm
EWR
-
BUD
1 stop9h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 3/37:50 am
BUD
-
EWR
1 stop12h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/26$374
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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.
Wed 3/189:40 pm
BOS
-
BUD
1 stop18h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 4/16:45 am
BUD
-
BOS
1 stop13h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/26$374
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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 1/278:50 pm
EWR
-
BUD
1 stop9h 45m
Lufthansa
Tue 2/31:20 pm
BUD
-
EWR
1 stop11h 45m
Lufthansa
Deal found 1/26$376
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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.
Wed 3/45:55 pm
EWR
-
BUD
1 stop14h 15m
Austrian Airlines
Thu 3/197:50 am
BUD
-
EWR
1 stop12h 25m
Austrian Airlines
Deal found 1/27$377
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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 2/175:55 pm
EWR
-
BUD
1 stop14h 15m
Austrian Airlines
Tue 2/242:55 pm
BUD
-
EWR
1 stop29h 20m
Austrian Airlines
Deal found 1/26$378
This Kiwi.com 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 2/185:55 pm
EWR
-
BUD
1 stop14h 15m
Austrian Airlines
Tue 3/37:50 am
BUD
-
EWR
1 stop12h 25m
Austrian Airlines
Deal found 1/25$379
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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 3/811:00 pm
EWR
-
BUD
1 stop15h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 3/162:55 pm
BUD
-
EWR
1 stop29h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/26$382
This Kiwi.com 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 2/2210:00 pm
EWR
-
BUD
1 stop10h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 3/57:50 am
BUD
-
EWR
1 stop12h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/25$383

Find flight deals from USA to Budapest

Keep the following information in mind while searching for USA to Budapest flight deals. Data was last updated January 27, 2026.

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FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$357
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$207
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$517

Good round-trip deal

$809 or less

Good one-way deal

$374 or less
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($14 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Customize your flight search to find flights from USA 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 27, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from the United States to Budapest that are best for you.

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USA

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Budapest

Route

Depart

Return

Price

BostonBudapest

BOS - BUD

BOSBUD

Boston Logan Intl

Mon 2/16

8:40 pm-12:35 pm

1 stop9h 55m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Mon 3/2

5:00 pm-6:35 pm

1 stop31h 35m

$387

BostonBudapest

BOS - BUD

BOSBUD

Boston Logan Intl

Wed 3/11

3:35 pm-5:00 pm

2 stops20h 25m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Wed 3/18

9:40 am-9:20 pm

1 stop16h 40m

$403

NewarkBudapest

EWR - BUD

EWRBUD

Newark

Tue 2/24

10:00 pm-2:05 pm

1 stop10h 05m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Thu 3/5

2:55 pm-8:30 pm

1 stop11h 35m

$410

New YorkBudapest

JFK - BUD

JFKBUD

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 3/1

4:25 pm-7:10 pm

1 stop20h 45m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Wed 3/18

6:15 am-5:40 pm

1 stop16h 25m

$411

New YorkBudapest

JFK - BUD

JFKBUD

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 3/2

4:25 pm-2:05 pm

1 stop15h 40m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Mon 3/16

8:00 pm-2:05 pm

1 stop23h 05m

$411

NewarkBudapest

EWR - BUD

EWRBUD

Newark

Mon 3/2

11:40 am-4:15 pm

2 stops22h 35m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Tue 3/17

9:40 am-9:30 pm

1 stop16h 50m

$419

BostonBudapest

BOS - BUD

BOSBUD

Boston Logan Intl

Tue 2/10

4:49 pm-4:15 pm

2 stops17h 26m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Fri 2/27

7:50 am-2:05 pm

1 stop12h 15m

$420

New YorkBudapest

JFK - BUD

JFKBUD

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 2/25

4:50 pm-4:15 pm

2 stops17h 25m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Thu 3/5

9:40 am-4:40 pm

1 stop13h 00m

$422

NewarkBudapest

EWR - BUD

EWRBUD

Newark

Thu 2/19

10:00 pm-6:55 pm

1 stop14h 55m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Mon 3/2

8:00 pm-8:30 pm

1 stop30h 30m

$423

New YorkBudapest

LGA - BUD

LGABUD

New York LaGuardia

Tue 2/17

12:40 pm-8:50 am

2 stops14h 10m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Tue 2/24

6:20 am-2:40 pm

2 stops14h 20m

$424

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Best time to book a flight from USA to Budapest

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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from the United States to Budapest

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from USA to Budapest (average of $378). Flying from USA to Budapest in May is currently the most expensive (average of $496). 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 often are flights from the United States to Budapest delayed?

About 50% of weekly flights between United States and Budapest have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 60 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for the United States to Budapest flights?

Historically, flights departing in the early afternoon are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the evening tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Wednesday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Wednesday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on the United States to Budapest flights?

Over the last year, LOT have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 100% of flights being delayed.

The best insider tips for theUnited States to Budapest flights

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Cheapflights partnered with top experts to bring you the best recommendations for your theUnited States to Budapest trip
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Blane Bachelor

Blane Bachelor

Expert on Lufthansa

Blane Bachelor is a journalist and editor specializing in travel and aviation who writes regularly for top global outlets. Born and raised in Florida, Blane has worked and lived in four countries, including the Netherlands, where she’s currently based with her family. Her favorite way to get to know a new destination is by running or riding a bike around town – or hearing a spooky ghost story about local history. She will always choose the window seat.

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Harriet Baskas

Harriet Baskas

Expert on United Airlines and Delta

Harriet is an award-winning journalist who is happiest in an airport or an unusual museum. Her stories about airports, air travel, and the business of travel have appeared on NBC News, CNBC, USA TODAY, The Points Guy and other outlets. She is the creator of the StuckatTheAirport.com blog and the author of nine books. When not out on the road or exploring the latest airport amenities, she’s home in Seattle getting ready for the next adventure.

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Gabriel Leigh

Gabriel Leigh

Expert on British Airways

Gabriel is a writer and video creator. As senior content producer for Flightradar24 and Monocle’s transport correspondent, he keeps a close eye on aviation in particular. He has also written travel articles for the likes of The New York Times. Born in New York but raised around the world, he now lives in Sweden. He’s been to 75 countries, flying 2.3 million miles on 113 airlines and through 234 airports in the process.

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Paul Rubio

Paul Rubio

Expert on SWISS

Travel journalist and photographer Paul Rubio is a Miami native (and current resident), who has lived in nine countries and traveled to 137. He is an expert in luxury travel, eco-travel, loyalty programs, hotels, airports and airlines. He is a contributing editor at AFAR, Condé Nast Traveler, LUXURY Magazine, and Palm Beach Illustrated.

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Jessica Macdonald

Jessica Macdonald

Expert on Turkish Airlines

Currently based in Scotland after living in South Africa and the United States, Jessica has been writing travel and aviation content for more than 10 years. She regularly contributes to Travel + Leisure and TripSavvy, and has had work published by Condé Nast Traveller and The Independent. She has traveled to more than 50 countries across six continents.

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John Walton

John Walton

Expert on BUD

Independent aviation journalist John Walton took his first flight at eight weeks old and hasn’t stopped travelling since. A world-renowned expert in airlines and the passenger experience, he writes in depth on aviation, is a resident expert on travel in Japan and France, and offers a uniquely queer perspective on travelling the world.

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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 27, 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Delta, SWISS, and United Airlines from the United States to Budapest. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,119 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,119 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,119 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.
SWISS
7.6
Good
1,861 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,119 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,205 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,119 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.
Lufthansa
6.8
Okay
7,749 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,119 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.
British Airways
6.7
Okay
7,702 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,119 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from USA to Budapest. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Budapest from United States?

    Located just 10.3 mi from the city center, Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl (BUD) is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Budapest from United States.

  • How long is the flight from USA to Budapest?

    Departing from USA to Budapest will take you 9h 55m. The distance between USA and Budapest is about 4170 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from USA to Budapest one-way?

    $194 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Iberia. You may also be able to find cheap deals on SWISS and Aer Lingus, with prices starting from $201 and $207, respectively.

  • What are the most popular routes from USA to Budapest?

    The most popular route from USA to Budapest is New York John F Kennedy Intl - Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl. You may also consider Newark - Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl or New York LaGuardia - Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from USA to Budapest?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from USA 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 USA to Budapest?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from USA to Budapest (average of $378). Flying from USA to Budapest in May is currently the most expensive (average of $496). 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 10 airlines flying from USA to Budapest

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from USA 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 27, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Scandinavian AirlinesCheapest$290Average$570FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
Aer LingusCheapest$379Average$759FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
FinnairCheapest$385Average$681FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
Austrian AirlinesCheapest$391Average$797FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
American AirlinesCheapest$391Average$602FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SWISSCheapest$395Average$821FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
Air SerbiaCheapest$401Average$642FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
LufthansaCheapest$416Average$878FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
LOTCheapest$426Average$810FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
United AirlinesCheapest$427Average$844FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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