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$279+ 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 10/18. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — BUD
May 27 — Jun 31
Wed 5/27
Wed 6/3
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 April 27, 2026.

This SmartFares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/27. 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 SmartFares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 5/114:45 pm
BOS
-
BUD
1 stop17h 20m
Condor
Mon 5/258:20 am
BUD
-
BOS
1 stop12h 25m
Condor
Deal found 4/27$547
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/22. 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 5/114:45 pm
BOS
-
BUD
1 stop17h 20m
Condor
Tue 5/198:20 am
BUD
-
BOS
1 stop12h 25m
Condor
Deal found 4/22$551
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/25. 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 9/2311:00 pm
BOS
-
BUD
2 stops16h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 10/75:30 pm
BUD
-
BOS
1 stop33h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/25$552
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/23. 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 9/185:10 pm
JFK
-
BUD
2 stops20h 00m
Scandinavian Airlines
Tue 9/227:50 pm
BUD
-
JFK
2 stops25h 50m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 4/23$566
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/24. 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 4/282:37 pm
BOS
-
BUD
2 stops13h 58m
Austrian Airlines
Tue 5/123:10 pm
BUD
-
BOS
1 stop28h 40m
Austrian Airlines
Deal found 4/24$567
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/23. 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.
Sun 5/312:30 am
JFK
-
BUD
2 stops25h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 5/75:45 am
BUD
-
JFK
1 stop22h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/23$568
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/24. 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 11/310:40 pm
BOS
-
BUD
1 stop18h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 11/146:00 am
BUD
-
BOS
1 stop20h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/24$568
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/26. 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.
Sun 9/2711:50 pm
BOS
-
BUD
2 stops15h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 10/116:45 am
BUD
-
BOS
1 stop21h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/26$569
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/26. 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 9/16:55 pm
JFK
-
BUD
1 stop32h 50m
Scandinavian Airlines
Fri 9/410:25 am
BUD
-
JFK
1 stop12h 35m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 4/26$571
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/22. 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 5/114:45 pm
BOS
-
BUD
1 stop17h 20m
Condor
Wed 5/2011:25 am
BUD
-
BOS
1 stop33h 20m
Condor
Deal found 4/22$572
This eDestinos deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/24. 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 eDestinos is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/236:55 pm
JFK
-
BUD
1 stop32h 50m
Scandinavian Airlines
Wed 9/3010:25 am
BUD
-
JFK
2 stops18h 00m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 4/24$575
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/22. 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.
Tue 9/16:55 pm
JFK
-
BUD
1 stop32h 50m
Scandinavian Airlines
Fri 9/1810:25 am
BUD
-
JFK
1 stop12h 35m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 4/22$577

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 April 27, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$547
(SmartFares)

One-way from

$279
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$742

Good round-trip deal

$746 or less

Good one-way deal

$738 or less
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 17% potential increase in price ($123 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($16 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 April 27, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from the United States to Budapest that are best for you.

Fly from

Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

BostonBudapest

BOS - BUD

BOSBUD

Boston Logan Intl

Tue 10/20

12:30 pm-9:40 am

1 stop15h 10m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Tue 11/3

2:55 pm-8:20 pm

1 stop11h 25m

$587

New YorkBudapest

JFK - BUD

JFKBUD

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 10/2

7:30 pm-2:40 pm

1 stop13h 10m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Sat 10/10

11:25 am-5:30 pm

1 stop12h 05m

$606

New YorkBudapest

JFK - BUD

JFKBUD

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 8/30

7:30 pm-2:40 pm

1 stop13h 10m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Tue 9/15

3:15 pm-11:55 am

1 stop26h 40m

$629

NewarkBudapest

EWR - BUD

EWRBUD

Newark

Wed 8/12

4:30 pm-4:50 pm

2 stops18h 20m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Fri 8/21

6:45 am-1:55 pm

1 stop13h 10m

$640

New YorkBudapest

LGA - BUD

LGABUD

New York LaGuardia

Sat 8/8

7:55 pm-9:40 am

1 stop31h 45m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Sat 8/22

6:00 am-10:35 pm

2 stops22h 35m

$646

BostonBudapest

BOS - BUD

BOSBUD

Boston Logan Intl

Sun 8/30

5:40 pm-7:10 pm

1 stop19h 30m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Thu 9/24

10:25 am-3:35 pm

1 stop11h 10m

$653

BostonBudapest

BOS - BUD

BOSBUD

Boston Logan Intl

Sat 8/29

5:40 pm-9:45 am

1 stop10h 05m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Fri 9/25

10:25 am-3:35 pm

1 stop11h 10m

$653

NewarkBudapest

EWR - BUD

EWRBUD

Newark

Wed 8/5

11:55 pm-5:50 pm

1 stop11h 55m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Sat 8/22

12:45 pm-10:00 pm

1 stop15h 15m

$655

New YorkBudapest

JFK - BUD

JFKBUD

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 8/12

2:00 pm-10:40 am

2 stops14h 40m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Wed 8/26

5:55 am-2:35 pm

1 stop14h 40m

$656

New YorkBudapest

LGA - BUD

LGABUD

New York LaGuardia

Wed 8/12

2:00 pm-4:50 pm

2 stops20h 50m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Wed 8/19

2:15 pm-10:35 pm

2 stops14h 20m

$659

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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

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.

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 $638). Flying from USA to Budapest in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,030). 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.

The best insider tips for theUnited States to Budapest flights

AI-powered summary based on content written by travel experts. AI can make mistakes.
Cheapflights partnered with top experts to bring you the best recommendations for your theUnited States to Budapest trip
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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 April 27, 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
7.9
Good
8,462 reviews

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.2

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
8,462 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,462 reviews

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.2

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
7.5
Good
1,924 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,462 reviews

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.2

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
9,668 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,462 reviews

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.2

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
7,956 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,462 reviews

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.2

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
7,923 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,462 reviews

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.2

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.

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 13h 10m. 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 American Airlines and Lufthansa, with prices starting from $186 and $199, 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from USA to Budapest (average of $638). Flying from USA to Budapest in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,030). 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 April 27, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Aer LingusCheapest$378Average$662FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
FinnairCheapest$383Average$680FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
SWISSCheapest$386Average$736FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
Austrian AirlinesCheapest$391Average$825FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
American AirlinesCheapest$393Average$698FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
LufthansaCheapest$396Average$828FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
Scandinavian AirlinesCheapest$403Average$652FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
United AirlinesCheapest$416Average$808FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Air FranceCheapest$419Average$898FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
Brussels AirlinesCheapest$421Average$637FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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