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$176+ 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 9/13. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — BUD
Aug 12 — Aug 191
Wed 8/12
Wed 8/19
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 13, 2026.

This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/8. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 10/103:40 pm
SEA
-
BUD
2 stops23h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 10/246:55 am
BUD
-
SEA
2 stops22h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/8$486
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/9. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/293:40 pm
SEA
-
BUD
2 stops22h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 9/116:45 am
BUD
-
SEA
2 stops20h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/9$569
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/9. 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.
Sat 8/293:55 pm
SEA
-
BUD
1 stop18h 15m
Scandinavian Airlines
Sat 9/1210:25 am
BUD
-
SEA
1 stop12h 20m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 7/9$576
This Ticket deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/10. 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 Ticket is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/293:55 pm
SEA
-
BUD
1 stop18h 15m
Scandinavian Airlines
Fri 9/1110:25 am
BUD
-
SEA
1 stop12h 20m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 7/10$577
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/9. 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 9/183:55 pm
SEA
-
BUD
1 stop18h 15m
Scandinavian Airlines
Tue 9/2910:25 am
BUD
-
SEA
1 stop12h 20m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 7/9$584
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/9. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 7/106:00 pm
SEA
-
BUD
1 stop18h 45m
Condor
Fri 4/309:25 am
BUD
-
SEA
1 stop15h 15m
Condor
Deal found 7/9$585
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/10. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/96:00 pm
SEA
-
BUD
1 stop18h 45m
Condor
Fri 10/2311:25 am
BUD
-
SEA
1 stop13h 35m
Condor
Deal found 7/10$596
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/13. 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.
Sat 9/53:55 pm
SEA
-
BUD
1 stop32h 50m
Scandinavian Airlines
Sun 9/2010:25 am
BUD
-
SEA
1 stop12h 20m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 7/13$599
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/11. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/34:45 pm
BOS
-
BUD
2 stops17h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 9/89:50 pm
BUD
-
BOS
2 stops22h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/11$672
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/13. 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 11/27:50 pm
BOS
-
BUD
1 stop15h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 11/187:00 am
BUD
-
BOS
1 stop16h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/13$673
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/9. 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.
Tue 9/225:40 pm
BOS
-
BUD
1 stop10h 05m
Scandinavian Airlines
Sat 9/267:50 pm
BUD
-
BOS
1 stop25h 45m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 7/9$675
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/10. 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 Justfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 7/194:45 pm
BOS
-
BUD
1 stop11h 50m
Condor
Thu 8/68:20 am
BUD
-
BOS
1 stop12h 25m
Condor
Deal found 7/10$677

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 13, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$486
(Mytrip)

One-way from

$176
(KAYAK)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$799

Good round-trip deal

$892 or less

Good one-way deal

$675 or less
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 23% potential increase in price ($191 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 13, 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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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

SeattleBudapest

SEA - BUD

SEABUD

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Fri 11/6

11:10 pm-7:05 pm

2 stops34h 55m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Fri 11/20

10:25 am-10:11 pm

2 stops20h 46m

$695

SeattleBudapest

SEA - BUD

SEABUD

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Wed 8/19

12:05 pm-9:05 pm

2 stops24h 00m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Tue 9/1

8:20 am-3:40 pm

1 stop16h 20m

$700

New YorkBudapest

LGA - BUD

LGABUD

New York LaGuardia

Tue 8/25

4:00 pm-9:40 am

1 stop11h 40m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Mon 9/7

1:20 pm-7:01 pm

2 stops35h 41m

$709

New YorkBudapest

JFK - BUD

JFKBUD

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 8/12

9:50 pm-11:25 pm

1 stop19h 35m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Wed 8/19

6:00 pm-1:00 pm

1 stop25h 00m

$713

BostonBudapest

BOS - BUD

BOSBUD

Boston Logan Intl

Fri 9/18

5:40 pm-7:10 pm

1 stop19h 30m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Tue 9/22

7:50 pm-3:35 pm

1 stop25h 45m

$713

New YorkBudapest

LGA - BUD

LGABUD

New York LaGuardia

Fri 12/4

3:50 pm-5:55 pm

2 stops20h 05m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Tue 12/8

9:40 am-11:27 pm

2 stops19h 47m

$714

New YorkBudapest

JFK - BUD

JFKBUD

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 12/3

10:30 pm-10:25 pm

1 stop17h 55m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Mon 12/7

6:30 am-5:04 pm

2 stops16h 34m

$717

SeattleBudapest

SEA - BUD

SEABUD

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Tue 8/18

11:42 am-9:15 pm

2 stops24h 33m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Fri 9/4

8:20 am-4:00 pm

1 stop16h 40m

$720

New YorkBudapest

LGA - BUD

LGABUD

New York LaGuardia

Sat 8/8

10:29 am-11:30 pm

2 stops31h 01m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Sun 8/23

6:00 am-8:25 pm

2 stops20h 25m

$720

New YorkBudapest

JFK - BUD

JFKBUD

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 8/5

5:30 pm-1:30 pm

2 stops14h 00m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Mon 8/24

6:10 am-1:49 pm

1 stop13h 39m

$723

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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, 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

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 July 13, 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
8,463 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.8

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

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
8,463 reviews
Delta
7.8
Good
8,463 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.8

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

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
2,001 reviews
Delta
7.8
Good
8,463 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.8

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

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
9,983 reviews
Delta
7.8
Good
8,463 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.8

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

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
8,130 reviews
Delta
7.8
Good
8,463 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.8

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

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
8,106 reviews
Delta
7.8
Good
8,463 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.8

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

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 11h 40m. The distance between USA and Budapest is about 4354 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 Newark - Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl or Philadelphia - 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 13, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Aer LingusCheapest$378Average$649FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SWISSCheapest$386Average$766FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
Austrian AirlinesCheapest$391Average$866FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
American AirlinesCheapest$393Average$784FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
LufthansaCheapest$396Average$821FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
Air FranceCheapest$397Average$914FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
FinnairCheapest$408Average$707FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
United AirlinesCheapest$416Average$829FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Brussels AirlinesCheapest$421Average$620FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
LOTCheapest$425Average$634FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%

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