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$190+ 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 5/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — BUD
Mar 13 — Mar 201
Fri 3/13
Fri 3/20
1 adult, Economy
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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 February 11, 2026.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/11. 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 3/101:57 pm
BOS
-
BUD
2 stops19h 13m
Austrian Airlines
Tue 3/177:50 am
BUD
-
BOS
1 stop12h 15m
Austrian Airlines
Deal found 2/11$346
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/11. 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 3/35:55 pm
EWR
-
BUD
1 stop14h 15m
Austrian Airlines
Tue 3/177:50 am
BUD
-
EWR
2 stops36h 31m
Austrian Airlines
Deal found 2/11$352
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/10. 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 2/2410:00 pm
EWR
-
BUD
1 stop18h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 3/102:55 pm
BUD
-
EWR
1 stop29h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/10$362
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/9. 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 2/174:08 pm
EWR
-
BUD
2 stops16h 02m
Austrian Airlines
Tue 2/242:55 pm
BUD
-
EWR
1 stop29h 20m
Austrian Airlines
Deal found 2/9$363
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/7. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/911:00 pm
EWR
-
BUD
1 stop10h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 3/162:55 pm
BUD
-
EWR
1 stop29h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/7$364
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/8. 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 3/28:40 pm
BOS
-
BUD
1 stop13h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 3/162:55 pm
BUD
-
BOS
2 stops32h 46m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/8$364
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/9. 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 3/32:20 pm
BOS
-
BUD
2 stops17h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 3/178:00 pm
BUD
-
BOS
1 stop30h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/9$371
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/7. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/1011:00 pm
EWR
-
BUD
1 stop28h 50m
SWISS
Thu 3/192:55 pm
BUD
-
EWR
1 stop11h 35m
SWISS
Deal found 2/7$372
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/7. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/3010:00 pm
BOS
-
BUD
1 stop15h 15m
SWISS
Mon 4/138:00 pm
BUD
-
BOS
1 stop25h 10m
SWISS
Deal found 2/7$372
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/9. 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 3/107:25 pm
BOS
-
BUD
1 stop13h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 3/178:00 pm
BUD
-
BOS
1 stop30h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/9$373
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/7. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 3/119:50 pm
EWR
-
BUD
1 stop13h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 3/197:50 am
BUD
-
EWR
1 stop12h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/7$374
This Flightnetwork deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/10. 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 Flightnetwork is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/2012:30 pm
BOS
-
BUD
1 stop15h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 11/37:50 am
BUD
-
BOS
1 stop11h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/10$376

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 February 11, 2026.

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FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$346
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$190
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$548

Good round-trip deal

$809 or less

Good one-way deal

$374 or less
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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 February 11, 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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Budapest

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Depart

Return

Price

BostonBudapest

BOS - BUD

BOSBUD

Boston Logan Intl

Tue 3/10

1:57 pm-9:55 pm

2 stops26h 58m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Tue 3/17

7:50 am-3:05 pm

1 stop12h 15m

$346

BostonBudapest

BOS - BUD

BOSBUD

Boston Logan Intl

Tue 3/10

1:57 pm-2:10 pm

2 stops19h 13m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Tue 3/17

8:00 pm-9:20 pm

1 stop30h 20m

$357

BostonBudapest

BOS - BUD

BOSBUD

Boston Logan Intl

Wed 3/4

5:30 am-8:50 am

2 stops21h 20m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Wed 3/25

10:00 am-7:35 pm

1 stop14h 35m

$389

BostonBudapest

BOS - BUD

BOSBUD

Boston Logan Intl

Wed 2/25

8:40 pm-4:15 pm

1 stop13h 35m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Wed 3/18

7:50 am-9:27 pm

2 stops18h 37m

$393

NewarkBudapest

EWR - BUD

EWRBUD

Newark

Tue 3/31

6:03 am-5:40 pm

2 stops29h 37m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Mon 4/13

6:25 pm-11:35 pm

2 stops35h 10m

$401

New YorkBudapest

JFK - BUD

JFKBUD

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 2/24

9:00 pm-7:10 pm

1 stop16h 10m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Tue 3/10

6:15 am-2:05 pm

1 stop12h 50m

$411

New YorkBudapest

JFK - BUD

JFKBUD

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 2/22

9:00 pm-2:05 pm

1 stop11h 05m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Thu 3/19

9:40 am-5:40 pm

1 stop13h 00m

$411

BostonBudapest

BOS - BUD

BOSBUD

Boston Logan Intl

Tue 2/24

9:50 pm-7:10 pm

1 stop15h 20m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Wed 3/11

6:15 am-9:20 pm

1 stop20h 05m

$411

BostonBudapest

BOS - BUD

BOSBUD

Boston Logan Intl

Tue 2/24

9:50 pm-7:10 pm

1 stop15h 20m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Thu 3/12

6:15 am-9:20 pm

1 stop20h 05m

$411

BostonBudapest

BOS - BUD

BOSBUD

Boston Logan Intl

Mon 2/23

10:10 pm-7:10 pm

1 stop15h 00m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Thu 3/12

2:55 pm-9:20 pm

1 stop11h 25m

$411

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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 $374). Flying from USA to Budapest in June is currently the most expensive (average of $489). 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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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 February 11, 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
8,175 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

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
8,175 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,175 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

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
1,870 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,175 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

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
9,274 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,175 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

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
7,779 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,175 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

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
7,730 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,175 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

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.

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  • 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 11h 05m. 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?

    $182 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from British Airways. You may also be able to find cheap deals on American Airlines and Iberia, with prices starting from $186 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 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 $374). Flying from USA to Budapest in June is currently the most expensive (average of $489). 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 February 11, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Scandinavian AirlinesCheapest$290Average$569FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
Aer LingusCheapest$379Average$692FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
FinnairCheapest$385Average$677FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
Austrian AirlinesCheapest$391Average$796FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
American AirlinesCheapest$391Average$600FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SWISSCheapest$395Average$809FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
LufthansaCheapest$398Average$856FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
Air SerbiaCheapest$401Average$642FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$418Average$823FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Air FranceCheapest$419Average$903FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%

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