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$195+ 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 10/13. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — BUD
Oct 11 — Oct 181
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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 September 11, 2025.

Round-trip from

$432
(FlightHub)

One-way from

$195
(Mytrip)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$581

Good round-trip deal

$1,147 or less
From USA to Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl
One-way flight from USA to Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 1% potential increase in price ($11 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($12 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in September 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from USA to Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl.

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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 September 11, 2025.

This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/3010:05 amJFK - BUD
2 stops19h 20mMultiple Airlines
Thu 11/139:40 amBUD - JFK
1 stop33h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/10$432
This SWISS deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/8. 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 SWISS is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/84:15 pmJFK - BUD
1 stop10h 30mSWISS
Tue 10/218:00 pmBUD - JFK
1 stop22h 50mSWISS
Deal found 9/8$433
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/11. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/810:20 pmJFK - BUD
1 stop31h 50mLOT
Tue 10/1412:50 pmBUD - JFK
1 stop13h 30mLOT
Deal found 9/11$434
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/8. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/89:00 amJFK - BUD
2 stops32h 35mMultiple Airlines
Tue 10/218:00 pmBUD - JFK
1 stop26h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/8$435
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/149:00 amJFK - BUD
2 stops21h 40mMultiple Airlines
Tue 10/286:15 amBUD - JFK
1 stop12h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/10$436
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/159:00 amJFK - BUD
2 stops17h 45mAir Canada
Wed 10/227:00 amBUD - JFK
2 stops20h 45mAir Canada
Deal found 9/10$437
This Scandinavian Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/11. 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 Scandinavian Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/159:40 amEWR - BUD
2 stops18h 00mScandinavian Airlines
Sun 11/2310:25 amBUD - EWR
2 stops33h 00mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 9/11$437
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Sun 11/167:35 pmJFK - BUD
2 stops12h 30mSWISS
Wed 12/39:40 amBUD - JFK
1 stop13h 00mSWISS
Deal found 9/10$438
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/9. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 11/710:00 pmEWR - BUD
1 stop15h 10mSWISS
Sat 11/156:15 amBUD - EWR
1 stop20h 15mSWISS
Deal found 9/9$438
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/1011:40 amLGA - BUD
3 stops29h 45mMultiple Airlines
Thu 11/208:25 amBUD - LGA
2 stops16h 38mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/10$438
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/9. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/85:30 pmJFK - BUD
1 stop17h 25mUnited Airlines
Thu 10/167:00 amBUD - JFK
1 stop19h 05mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/9$439
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/178:20 pmEWR - BUD
2 stops14h 35mLOT
Tue 10/2112:50 pmBUD - EWR
1 stop14h 00mLOT
Deal found 9/10$439

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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 September 11, 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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USA

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Budapest

Route

Depart

Return

Price

New YorkBudapest

JFK - BUD

JFKBUD

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 10/8

4:15 pm-8:45 am

1 stop10h 30m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Tue 10/21

8:00 pm-12:50 pm

1 stop22h 50m

$433

New YorkBudapest

JFK - BUD

JFKBUD

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 12/10

9:00 pm-2:05 pm

1 stop11h 05m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Tue 1/6

1:20 pm-3:40 pm

1 stop32h 20m

$438

New YorkBudapest

LGA - BUD

LGABUD

New York LaGuardia

Thu 10/23

2:20 pm-10:35 am

2 stops14h 15m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Tue 11/18

9:40 am-7:03 pm

2 stops15h 23m

$440

New YorkBudapest

LGA - BUD

LGABUD

New York LaGuardia

Fri 10/31

8:15 pm-4:15 pm

2 stops15h 00m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Wed 11/19

7:55 am-7:03 pm

2 stops17h 08m

$440

New YorkBudapest

LGA - BUD

LGABUD

New York LaGuardia

Sat 10/25

3:25 pm-10:10 pm

2 stops24h 45m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Tue 11/4

9:40 am-11:30 pm

2 stops19h 50m

$440

NewarkBudapest

EWR - BUD

EWRBUD

Newark

Mon 11/24

8:35 am-9:40 am

2 stops19h 05m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Sun 11/30

10:25 am-1:35 pm

2 stops33h 10m

$441

BostonBudapest

BOS - BUD

BOSBUD

Boston Logan Intl

Sun 10/26

8:15 pm-11:00 pm

1 stop21h 45m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Sun 11/2

11:35 am-10:47 pm

2 stops17h 12m

$443

New YorkBudapest

LGA - BUD

LGABUD

New York LaGuardia

Fri 11/28

1:05 pm-8:50 am

2 stops13h 45m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Wed 12/3

9:40 am-7:02 pm

2 stops15h 22m

$443

New YorkBudapest

JFK - BUD

JFKBUD

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 12/9

4:25 pm-12:35 pm

2 stops14h 10m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Tue 12/23

2:25 pm-8:10 pm

1 stop11h 45m

$443

New YorkBudapest

JFK - BUD

JFKBUD

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 9/30

10:55 pm-6:10 pm

1 stop13h 15m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Wed 10/8

12:05 pm-7:05 pm

1 stop13h 00m

$444

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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
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
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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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Expert on British Airways

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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

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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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Best time to book a flight from USA to Budapest

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Budapest from USA with our price prediction graph.
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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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from USA to Budapest (average of $656). Flying from USA to Budapest in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,103). 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 September 11, 2025.

When flying from USA to Budapest, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

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 September 11, 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.
8.0
Very good

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
8.0
Very good
8.0
Very good

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
8.0
Very good

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
8.0
Very good

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
8.0
Very good

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
8.0
Very good

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!

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 10h 30m. 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 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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from USA to Budapest (average of $656). Flying from USA to Budapest in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,103). 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 September 11, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Scandinavian AirlinesCheapest$372Average$568FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
FinnairCheapest$383Average$661FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
American AirlinesCheapest$426Average$692FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$434Average$873FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SWISSCheapest$442Average$867FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
Brussels AirlinesCheapest$449Average$853FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
LOTCheapest$450Average$909FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
DeltaCheapest$453Average$897FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Air CanadaCheapest$469Average$814FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
Austrian AirlinesCheapest$473Average$870FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%

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