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$179+ 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 8/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — BUD
Aug 6 — Aug 131
Thu 8/6
Thu 8/13
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 July 7, 2026.

This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/6. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/712:25 pm
DFW
-
BUD
3 stops21h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 8/219:40 am
BUD
-
DFW
2 stops17h 06m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/6$634
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/7. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/75:40 pm
BOS
-
BUD
1 stop10h 05m
Scandinavian Airlines
Mon 9/2810:25 am
BUD
-
BOS
1 stop11h 10m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 7/7$675
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/7. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 7/204:45 pm
BOS
-
BUD
1 stop11h 50m
Condor
Thu 7/238:20 am
BUD
-
BOS
1 stop12h 25m
Condor
Deal found 7/7$676
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/7. 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.
Tue 7/284:45 pm
BOS
-
BUD
1 stop17h 20m
Condor
Tue 8/48:20 am
BUD
-
BOS
1 stop12h 25m
Condor
Deal found 7/7$678
This Travelocity deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/7. 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 Travelocity is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 8/24:45 pm
BOS
-
BUD
1 stop11h 50m
Condor
Thu 8/68:20 am
BUD
-
BOS
1 stop12h 25m
Condor
Deal found 7/7$680
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/7. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 7/294:45 pm
BOS
-
BUD
1 stop11h 50m
Condor
Thu 8/138:20 am
BUD
-
BOS
1 stop12h 25m
Condor
Deal found 7/7$681
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/7. 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 7/274:45 pm
BOS
-
BUD
1 stop17h 20m
Condor
Mon 8/311:25 am
BUD
-
BOS
1 stop33h 20m
Condor
Deal found 7/7$684
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/4. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/275:40 pm
BOS
-
BUD
1 stop10h 05m
Scandinavian Airlines
Thu 9/1010:25 am
BUD
-
BOS
2 stops18h 45m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 7/4$692
This Travelocity deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/3. 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 Travelocity is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/21:10 pm
BOS
-
BUD
2 stops14h 30m
Scandinavian Airlines
Wed 12/910:25 am
BUD
-
BOS
1 stop11h 15m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 7/3$693
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/6. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/178:50 pm
BOS
-
BUD
2 stops20h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 9/24:45 pm
BUD
-
BOS
2 stops30h 57m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/6$694
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/6. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/85:40 pm
BOS
-
BUD
2 stops21h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 10/169:25 pm
BUD
-
BOS
2 stops24h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/6$695
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/3. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/165:50 pm
BOS
-
BUD
1 stop19h 20m
Scandinavian Airlines
Sat 10/247:50 pm
BUD
-
BOS
2 stops32h 36m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 7/3$696

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 July 7, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$634
(Mytrip)

One-way from

$179
(BusinessClass)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$746

Good round-trip deal

$892 or less

Good one-way deal

$613 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for New York (NYC)-Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl flight deals.
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 22% potential increase in price ($178 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($23 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 July 7, 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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Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

BostonBudapest

BOS - BUD

BOSBUD

Boston Logan Intl

Thu 9/17

1:32 pm-9:45 am

2 stops38h 13m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Thu 9/24

7:50 pm-3:35 pm

1 stop25h 45m

$707

New YorkBudapest

JFK - BUD

JFKBUD

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 12/17

2:00 pm-9:40 pm

1 stop25h 40m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Sat 12/26

3:15 pm-5:35 pm

1 stop32h 20m

$709

New YorkBudapest

JFK - BUD

JFKBUD

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 8/16

6:10 pm-5:10 pm

1 stop17h 00m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Sun 8/23

6:00 pm-1:00 pm

1 stop25h 00m

$709

BostonBudapest

BOS - BUD

BOSBUD

Boston Logan Intl

Thu 12/3

5:35 pm-7:05 pm

1 stop19h 30m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Thu 12/17

10:25 am-10:25 pm

2 stops18h 00m

$712

NewarkBudapest

EWR - BUD

EWRBUD

Newark

Sat 9/26

5:15 pm-7:10 pm

1 stop19h 55m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Sun 10/4

7:50 pm-1:15 pm

2 stops23h 25m

$715

New YorkBudapest

JFK - BUD

JFKBUD

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 8/18

5:10 pm-7:10 pm

2 stops20h 00m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Fri 8/28

7:50 pm-3:40 pm

2 stops25h 50m

$716

New YorkBudapest

JFK - BUD

JFKBUD

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 8/3

11:30 pm-10:25 pm

1 stop16h 55m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Thu 8/13

11:25 am-10:29 pm

2 stops17h 04m

$717

New YorkBudapest

LGA - BUD

LGABUD

New York LaGuardia

Fri 8/14

2:55 pm-4:50 pm

2 stops19h 55m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Sat 8/22

6:00 am-7:00 pm

2 stops19h 00m

$718

New YorkBudapest

LGA - BUD

LGABUD

New York LaGuardia

Mon 8/17

3:00 pm-11:50 am

2 stops14h 50m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Fri 8/28

11:25 am-8:30 pm

2 stops15h 05m

$721

New YorkBudapest

LGA - BUD

LGABUD

New York LaGuardia

Mon 8/3

2:30 pm-12:35 pm

2 stops16h 05m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Thu 8/13

6:00 am-8:59 pm

2 stops20h 59m

$721

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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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from USA to Budapest (average of $562). Flying from USA to Budapest in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,107). 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 100% of weekly flights between United States and Budapest have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 87 minutes.

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

Historically, flights departing at night are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving at night tend to experience delays more often.

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

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

How far ahead should I book a flight from USA to Budapest?

The best time to book flights from USA to Budapest is 52 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

The best insider tips for theUnited States to Budapest flights

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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

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

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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 July 7, 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Delta,SWISS, andUnited 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
7.8
Good
8,450 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.8

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2026

SEA - KOA

The snacks were not very good, not everyone was very friendly and professional
Delta
7.8
Good
8,450 reviews
Delta
7.8
Good
8,450 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.8

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2026

SEA - KOA

The snacks were not very good, not everyone was very friendly and professional
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,990 reviews
Delta
7.8
Good
8,450 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.8

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2026

SEA - KOA

The snacks were not very good, not everyone was very friendly and professional
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,944 reviews
Delta
7.8
Good
8,450 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.8

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2026

SEA - KOA

The snacks were not very good, not everyone was very friendly and professional
Lufthansa
6.8
Okay
8,122 reviews
Delta
7.8
Good
8,450 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.8

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2026

SEA - KOA

The snacks were not very good, not everyone was very friendly and professional
British Airways
6.7
Okay
8,101 reviews
Delta
7.8
Good
8,450 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.8

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2026

SEA - KOA

The snacks were not very good, not everyone was very friendly and professional

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 17h. The distance between USA and Budapest is about 4356 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?

    $180 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from SWISS. You may also be able to find cheap deals on British Airways and Iberia, with prices starting from $182 and $194, 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 Philadelphia - Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl or Newark - 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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from USA to Budapest (average of $562). Flying from USA to Budapest in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,107). 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 July 7, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Aer LingusCheapest$378Average$649FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SWISSCheapest$386Average$759FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
Austrian AirlinesCheapest$391Average$866FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
American AirlinesCheapest$395Average$780FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
LufthansaCheapest$396Average$819FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
Air FranceCheapest$397Average$881FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
FinnairCheapest$408Average$689FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
United AirlinesCheapest$416Average$826FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Brussels AirlinesCheapest$421Average$620FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
LOTCheapest$425Average$646FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%

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