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$217+ Cheap flights from Washington, D.C. (WAS) 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 8/19. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
WAS — BUD
Aug 5 — Aug 121
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Washington, D.C. to Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl are usually found in February or October, booked 48 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Tuesday and return on a Thursday

Cheap flight deals from Washington, D.C. to Budapest

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Washington, D.C. (WAS) to Budapest (BUD). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated July 31, 2025.

Round-trip from

$548
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$217
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,006
From Washington, D.C. (WAS) to Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl
One-way flight from Washington, D.C. (WAS) to Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price ($47 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($32 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in July 2025

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Cheapest flights from Washington, D.C. to Budapest
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Washington, D.C. to Budapest. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on July 31, 2025.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/31. 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.
Fri 8/156:50 pmBWI - BUD
1 stop24h 45mMultiple Airlines
Thu 9/43:50 pmBUD - BWI
1 stop31h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/31$548
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/31. 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 British Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/318:35 pmBWI - BUD
1 stop20h 45mBritish Airways
Wed 1/148:05 amBUD - BWI
1 stop16h 40mBritish Airways
Deal found 7/31$618
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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.
Sun 9/216:15 amBWI - BUD
2 stops26h 00mScandinavian Airlines
Sun 10/58:05 pmBUD - BWI
2 stops33h 08mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 7/30$642
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/31. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 11/142:46 pmBWI - BUD
2 stops19h 24mAmerican Airlines
Wed 11/198:05 amBUD - BWI
2 stops20h 00mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/31$681
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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.
Sat 10/258:25 pmIAD - BUD
2 stops45h 35mBritish Airways
Sat 11/87:40 amBUD - IAD
1 stop18h 15mBritish Airways
Deal found 7/30$713
This Turkish Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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 Turkish Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/151:30 pmIAD - BUD
1 stop24h 05mTurkish Airlines
Thu 9/41:55 pmBUD - IAD
1 stop27h 50mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 7/30$716
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/31. 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 8/2110:20 pmIAD - BUD
3 stops34h 20mMultiple Airlines
Thu 9/42:25 pmBUD - IAD
2 stops30h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/31$717
This Finnair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/31. 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 Finnair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/75:50 pmIAD - BUD
2 stops18h 20mFinnair
Wed 10/156:55 pmBUD - IAD
2 stops31h 20mFinnair
Deal found 7/31$720
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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.
Mon 9/18:45 pmIAD - BUD
1 stop11h 20mUnited Airlines
Thu 9/256:05 amBUD - IAD
2 stops15h 45mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/30$722
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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.
Fri 11/281:20 pmIAD - BUD
2 stops13h 30mAir Canada
Sat 12/610:10 amBUD - IAD
2 stops16h 19mAir Canada
Deal found 7/30$726
This Scandinavian Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/31. 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.
Tue 8/1912:15 pmDCA - BUD
2 stops16h 10mScandinavian Airlines
Wed 9/37:45 pmBUD - DCA
2 stops30h 11mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 7/31$729
This Scandinavian Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/31. 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.
Mon 8/1810:05 pmIAD - BUD
1 stop30h 20mScandinavian Airlines
Thu 9/46:20 amBUD - IAD
2 stops19h 39mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 7/31$730

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Washington, D.C. 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 31, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Washington, D.C. to Budapest that are best for you.

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Washington, D.C.

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Depart

Return

Price

BaltimoreBudapest

BWI - BUD

BWIBUD

Baltimore/Washington

Fri 8/15

6:50 pm-1:35 am

1 stop24h 45m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Thu 9/4

3:50 pm-5:40 pm

1 stop31h 50m

$548

BaltimoreBudapest

BWI - BUD

BWIBUD

Baltimore/Washington

Wed 12/31

8:35 pm-11:20 pm

1 stop20h 45m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Wed 1/14

8:05 am-6:45 pm

1 stop16h 40m

$618

BaltimoreBudapest

BWI - BUD

BWIBUD

Baltimore/Washington

Sun 9/21

6:15 am-2:15 pm

2 stops26h 00m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Sun 10/5

8:05 pm-11:13 pm

2 stops33h 08m

$642

BaltimoreBudapest

BWI - BUD

BWIBUD

Baltimore/Washington

Fri 11/14

2:46 pm-4:10 pm

2 stops19h 24m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Wed 11/19

8:05 am-10:05 pm

2 stops20h 00m

$681

Washington, D.C.Budapest

IAD - BUD

IADBUD

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 10/25

8:25 pm-12:00 am

2 stops45h 35m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Sat 11/8

7:40 am-7:55 pm

1 stop18h 15m

$713

Washington, D.C.Budapest

IAD - BUD

IADBUD

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Fri 8/15

1:30 pm-7:35 pm

1 stop24h 05m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Thu 9/4

1:55 pm-11:45 am

1 stop27h 50m

$716

Washington, D.C.Budapest

IAD - BUD

IADBUD

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 8/21

10:20 pm-2:40 pm

3 stops34h 20m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Thu 9/4

2:25 pm-3:20 pm

2 stops30h 55m

$717

Washington, D.C.Budapest

IAD - BUD

IADBUD

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 10/7

5:50 pm-6:10 pm

2 stops18h 20m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Wed 10/15

6:55 pm-8:15 pm

2 stops31h 20m

$720

Washington, D.C.Budapest

IAD - BUD

IADBUD

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 9/1

8:45 pm-2:05 pm

1 stop11h 20m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Thu 9/25

6:05 am-3:50 pm

2 stops15h 45m

$722

Washington, D.C.Budapest

IAD - BUD

IADBUD

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Fri 11/28

1:20 pm-8:50 am

2 stops13h 30m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Sat 12/6

10:10 am-8:29 pm

2 stops16h 19m

$726

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How far ahead should I book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Budapest?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Washington, D.C. to Budapest. Price data was last updated on July 25, 2025.

Booking 48 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Washington, D.C. to Budapest. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Budapest?

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Budapest (average of $656). Flying from Washington, D.C. to Budapest in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,106). 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 WAS to BUD?

Find hourly flight availability from Washington, D.C. 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 July 31, 2025.

Unlike at noon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 20% on flights from Washington, D.C. to Budapest by exploring options for tickets in the morning.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Washington, D.C. to Budapest?

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 31, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Delta, LOT, and Finnair from Washington, D.C. to Budapest by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8.0
Very good

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

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

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

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

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

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

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

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

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

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

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

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

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  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Budapest from Washington, D.C.?

    Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl (BUD) is the airport you will fly into if you book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Budapest. You should not have trouble finding flights to Ferenc Liszt Intl from Washington, D.C.; the airport handles an average of 0 inbound flights from Washington, D.C. per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 9 airlines have flights to the Budapest airport from Washington, D.C.. It is only a 10.3 mi journey from Ferenc Liszt Intl (BUD) to Budapest’s city center.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Washington, D.C. to Budapest round-trip?

    Currently priced at $618, British Airways will fly you from Washington, D.C. to Budapest and back. In addition to British Airways, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Scandinavian Airlines and American Airlines - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $642 and $681, respectively. Users have found that British Airways is 29% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Washington, D.C. to Budapest one-way?

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $357 on Scandinavian Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Turkish Airlines from $395 and British Airways from $463 one-way.

  • What are the most popular routes from Washington, D.C. to Budapest?

  • Can I find deals for flights from Washington, D.C. to Budapest that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Washington, D.C. to Budapest flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Washington, D.C. to Budapest?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Washington, D.C. to Budapest.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Washington, D.C. to Budapest?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Washington, D.C. 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 Washington, D.C. to Budapest?

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Budapest (average of $656). Flying from Washington, D.C. to Budapest in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,106). 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 9 airlines flying from Washington, D.C. to Budapest

Discover the top 9 airlines that operate flights from Washington, D.C. 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 31, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Scandinavian AirlinesCheapest$462Average$500FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$556Average$655FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
British AirwaysCheapest$582Average$858FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
SWISSCheapest$612Average$899FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
Aer LingusCheapest$647Average$844FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
DeltaCheapest$662Average$890FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$671Average$924FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
LufthansaCheapest$674Average$885FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
Air FranceCheapest$879Average$1,184FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%

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