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$200+ 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 10/21. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — BUD
Nov 15 — Nov 221
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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 October 16, 2025.

This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/16. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 11/161:05 pmLGA - BUD
2 stops17h 30mAir Canada
Wed 11/261:20 pmBUD - LGA
2 stops14h 13mAir Canada
Deal found 10/16$414
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/16. 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.
Sun 12/710:05 amJFK - BUD
2 stops19h 30mMultiple Airlines
Sat 12/132:55 pmBUD - JFK
1 stop31h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/16$416
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/15. 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.
Wed 12/316:05 amLGA - BUD
2 stops24h 30mAir Canada
Wed 1/141:20 pmBUD - LGA
2 stops29h 02mAir Canada
Deal found 10/15$416
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/15. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/77:30 pmJFK - BUD
1 stop15h 40mDelta
Tue 5/1212:40 pmBUD - JFK
1 stop12h 05mDelta
Deal found 10/15$417
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/16. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 11/284:25 pmJFK - BUD
1 stop10h 25mSWISS
Sun 1/256:15 amBUD - JFK
1 stop12h 50mSWISS
Deal found 10/16$418
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/14. 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 Justfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 11/306:05 amLGA - BUD
2 stops24h 30mAir Canada
Tue 12/166:20 amBUD - LGA
2 stops16h 39mAir Canada
Deal found 10/14$418
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/14. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 11/91:00 amJFK - BUD
1 stop14h 40mDelta
Mon 11/171:55 pmBUD - JFK
1 stop27h 30mDelta
Deal found 10/14$419
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/14. 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 11/54:50 pmJFK - BUD
2 stops13h 45mUnited Airlines
Fri 11/147:55 amBUD - JFK
1 stop13h 45mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/14$420
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/14. 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.
Wed 11/53:30 pmLGA - BUD
2 stops15h 05mAir Canada
Wed 11/121:20 pmBUD - LGA
2 stops14h 13mAir Canada
Deal found 10/14$420
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/16. 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.
Tue 12/24:50 pmJFK - BUD
2 stops15h 15mAir Canada
Wed 3/49:40 amBUD - JFK
2 stops18h 59mAir Canada
Deal found 10/16$421
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/16. 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.
Tue 12/23:30 pmLGA - BUD
2 stops16h 35mAir Canada
Tue 1/279:40 amBUD - LGA
2 stops28h 27mAir Canada
Deal found 10/16$421
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/16. 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.
Mon 12/110:05 amJFK - BUD
2 stops24h 55mAir Canada
Wed 1/289:40 amBUD - JFK
2 stops18h 59mAir Canada
Deal found 10/16$422

Cheap flight deals from USA to Budapest

Keep the following information in mind while searching for USA to Budapest flight deals. Data was last updated October 16, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$414
(Mytrip)

One-way from

$200
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$592

Good round-trip deal

$1,412 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for New York (NYC)-Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl flight deals.
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From USA to Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl
One-way flight from USA to Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 3% potential increase in price ($24 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($13 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in October 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from USA to Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl.

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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 October 16, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from the United States to Budapest that are best for you.

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New YorkBudapest

JFK - BUD

JFKBUD

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 12/10

4:50 pm-9:10 pm

2 stops22h 20m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Tue 5/12

9:30 am-4:35 pm

1 stop13h 05m

$417

New YorkBudapest

JFK - BUD

JFKBUD

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 12/3

4:50 pm-9:10 pm

2 stops22h 20m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Wed 1/28

9:40 am-1:05 pm

1 stop33h 25m

$417

New YorkBudapest

LGA - BUD

LGABUD

New York LaGuardia

Tue 12/2

3:30 pm-2:05 pm

2 stops16h 35m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Tue 1/27

9:40 am-8:07 am

2 stops28h 27m

$421

New YorkBudapest

LGA - BUD

LGABUD

New York LaGuardia

Tue 12/2

3:30 pm-2:05 pm

2 stops16h 35m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Tue 1/13

9:40 am-10:33 pm

2 stops18h 53m

$421

New YorkBudapest

JFK - BUD

JFKBUD

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 11/5

4:50 pm-9:10 pm

2 stops22h 20m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Thu 1/8

1:20 pm-3:40 pm

1 stop32h 20m

$421

New YorkBudapest

JFK - BUD

JFKBUD

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 11/10

2:50 pm-11:40 am

2 stops14h 50m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Fri 12/12

12:40 pm-7:05 pm

1 stop12h 25m

$422

New YorkBudapest

JFK - BUD

JFKBUD

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 11/18

2:50 pm-11:40 am

2 stops14h 50m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Tue 11/25

6:20 am-12:55 pm

1 stop12h 35m

$422

New YorkBudapest

LGA - BUD

LGABUD

New York LaGuardia

Mon 12/1

1:05 pm-5:00 pm

2 stops21h 55m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Tue 1/13

9:40 am-10:33 pm

2 stops18h 53m

$422

New YorkBudapest

JFK - BUD

JFKBUD

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 12/2

4:25 pm-2:05 pm

1 stop15h 40m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Sat 3/7

8:00 pm-1:05 pm

1 stop23h 05m

$423

New YorkBudapest

LGA - BUD

LGABUD

New York LaGuardia

Mon 3/16

3:20 pm-5:00 pm

2 stops20h 40m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Fri 3/27

6:20 am-9:32 pm

2 stops20h 12m

$423

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Best time to book a flight from USA to Budapest

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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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from USA to Budapest (average of $388). Flying from USA to Budapest in May is currently the most expensive (average of $551). 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.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from US to BUD?

Find hourly flight availability from USA to Budapest. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated October 16, 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from USA to Budapest in the morning. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 12% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the afternoon.

What is the cheapest day to fly from USA to Budapest?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from USA to Budapest. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their USA to Budapest flight should consider departing on Tuesday at noon when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

The best insider tips for theUnited States to Budapest flights

Snippets provided in this section are AI-generated based on a summarization of Cheapflights-commissioned articles. The articles are presented as-is, for general informational purposes only, and may not be up-to-date. The opinions contained in the articles are original to the author and reflect their authentic experience, which may vary significantly from the experience of others.
Cheapflights partnered with top experts to bring you the best recommendations for your theUnited States to Budapest trip
Airlines
Lufthansa

Lufthansa Allegris offers adjustable headrests and slim seats for comfort on long-haul flights.


Lufthansa Premium Economy includes hard-shell seats and generous recline for comfort.

Read more about Lufthansaby Blane Bachelor
United Airlines

United Polaris offers lie-flat seats and Saks Fifth Avenue bedding on long-haul routes.


United Premium Plus includes extra legroom and upgraded meals on international flights.

British Airways

BA Club Suite features solo pods with doors for privacy on select aircraft.


BA Premium Economy offers extra seat width and legroom in a dedicated cabin.

SWISS

SWISS offers complimentary messaging Wi-Fi on long-haul flights for all passengers.


SWISS Premium Economy features hard-shell seats that recline without disturbing others.

Delta

Delta One offers 180-degree flat-bed seats with duvets and lumbar pillows on long-haul routes.


Delta Comfort+ provides extra legroom and upgraded snacks, ideal for international flights.

Read more about Deltaby Harriet Baskas
Turkish Airlines

Turkish Airlines offers travel sets with sleep masks and toiletries on long-haul flights.


Business Class on Turkish Airlines includes priority luggage delivery and lounge access.

Airports
BUD

Arriving at BUD is simple and quick. After baggage claim, find rental cars, taxis, and public transport options like the 100E Airport Express bus.

Read more about BUDby John Walton
Our travel experts
Blane Bachelor

Blane Bachelor

Expert on Lufthansa

Blane Bachelor

Blane Bachelor

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 Baskas

Harriet Baskas

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 Leigh

Gabriel Leigh

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

Paul Rubio

Paul Rubio

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

Jessica Macdonald

Jessica Macdonald

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

John Walton

John Walton

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 October 16, 2025.
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.

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Matthew,Oct 2025

GSP - ATL

This is always a full flight since it is the connecting route to primary destinations through Atlanta. That said, the crew handles the full load well. Not much more to say, it is a short flight with no in-flight services due to the length.

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Matthew,Oct 2025

GSP - ATL

This is always a full flight since it is the connecting route to primary destinations through Atlanta. That said, the crew handles the full load well. Not much more to say, it is a short flight with no in-flight services due to the length.

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Matthew,Oct 2025

GSP - ATL

This is always a full flight since it is the connecting route to primary destinations through Atlanta. That said, the crew handles the full load well. Not much more to say, it is a short flight with no in-flight services due to the length.

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Matthew,Oct 2025

GSP - ATL

This is always a full flight since it is the connecting route to primary destinations through Atlanta. That said, the crew handles the full load well. Not much more to say, it is a short flight with no in-flight services due to the length.

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Matthew,Oct 2025

GSP - ATL

This is always a full flight since it is the connecting route to primary destinations through Atlanta. That said, the crew handles the full load well. Not much more to say, it is a short flight with no in-flight services due to the length.

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Matthew,Oct 2025

GSP - ATL

This is always a full flight since it is the connecting route to primary destinations through Atlanta. That said, the crew handles the full load well. Not much more to say, it is a short flight with no in-flight services due to the length.

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 14h 50m. 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?

    $279 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Scandinavian Airlines. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Aer Lingus and SWISS, with prices starting from $313 and $313, respectively.

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

  • 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from USA to Budapest (average of $388). Flying from USA to Budapest in May is currently the most expensive (average of $551). 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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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 October 16, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Scandinavian AirlinesCheapest$372Average$581FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
FinnairCheapest$382Average$528FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
Austrian AirlinesCheapest$392Average$843FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
American AirlinesCheapest$419Average$703FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SWISSCheapest$433Average$855FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
United AirlinesCheapest$434Average$855FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Brussels AirlinesCheapest$449Average$842FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
LOTCheapest$450Average$842FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
DeltaCheapest$453Average$881FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
British AirwaysCheapest$465Average$789FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%

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