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$222+ Cheap flights from Washington, D.C. (WAS) to Budapest (BUD)

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WAS — BUD
Mrz 16 — Mrz 231
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Cheap flight deals from Washington, D.C. to Budapest

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 Februar 14, 2026.

This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/13. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Di 8/47:25 pm
BWI
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BUD
1 stop16h 15m
British Airways
Do 8/207:35 am
BUD
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BWI
1 stop18h 05m
British Airways
Deal found 2/13$527
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/12. 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.
Mi 8/57:25 pm
BWI
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BUD
1 stop22h 45m
British Airways
Do 8/2011:40 am
BUD
-
BWI
1 stop14h 00m
British Airways
Deal found 2/12$535
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/12. 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.
Sa 8/155:15 pm
IAD
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BUD
1 stop12h 35m
Aer Lingus
So 8/2312:30 pm
BUD
-
IAD
1 stop12h 45m
Aer Lingus
Deal found 2/12$557
This Scandinavian Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/13. 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 Scandinavian Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mi 5/68:20 pm
IAD
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BUD
1 stop16h 50m
Scandinavian Airlines
Mi 5/2010:25 am
BUD
-
IAD
1 stop12h 25m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 2/13$558
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/12. 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.
Di 3/319:45 pm
IAD
-
BUD
1 stop33h 30m
Turkish Airlines
Di 4/142:10 pm
BUD
-
IAD
1 stop27h 25m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 2/12$559
This Scandinavian Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/13. 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 Scandinavian Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sa 4/118:20 pm
IAD
-
BUD
1 stop16h 50m
Scandinavian Airlines
So 4/267:50 pm
BUD
-
IAD
1 stop27h 00m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 2/13$560
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/10. 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 Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mi 11/49:45 am
IAD
-
BUD
2 stops20h 50m
Air Canada
Mo 11/1612:05 pm
BUD
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IAD
2 stops38h 49m
Air Canada
Deal found 2/10$562
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/13. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Do 11/2610:55 pm
IAD
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BUD
1 stop11h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Mi 12/910:05 am
BUD
-
IAD
2 stops16h 21m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/13$563
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/12. 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.
Mi 8/53:30 pm
DCA
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BUD
2 stops16h 05m
United Airlines
Do 8/209:10 am
BUD
-
DCA
2 stops15h 42m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/12$564
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/12. 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.
Di 7/281:24 pm
DCA
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BUD
2 stops18h 41m
British Airways
Di 8/186:05 pm
BUD
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DCA
2 stops33h 18m
British Airways
Deal found 2/12$565
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/10. 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.
Mo 3/29:15 pm
IAD
-
BUD
1 stop33h 50m
Turkish Airlines
Mo 3/98:05 pm
BUD
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IAD
1 stop21h 40m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 2/10$565
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/13. 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.
Mo 3/3010:20 pm
IAD
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BUD
1 stop12h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Mo 4/63:10 pm
BUD
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IAD
1 stop29h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/13$567

Find 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 Februar 14, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$527
(Cheapflightsfares)

One-way from

$222
(Cheapflightsfares)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$625
Provider with most accurate pricing for Washington, D.C. (WAS)-Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl flight deals.
Provider most trusted by Cheapflights users for Washington, D.C. (WAS)-Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl flights.
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. 17% potential increase in price ($164 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($27 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in February 2026

Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
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 Februar 14, 2026.
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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Route

Depart

Return

Price

BaltimoreBudapest

BWI - BUD

BWIBUD

Baltimore/Washington

Mi 8/12

7:25 pm-12:10 am

1 stop22h 45m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Mi 8/19

7:55 am-5:15 pm

1 stop15h 20m

$535

Washington, D.C.Budapest

IAD - BUD

IADBUD

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mi 5/6

8:20 pm-7:10 pm

1 stop16h 50m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Mi 5/20

10:25 am-4:50 pm

1 stop12h 25m

$558

Washington, D.C.Budapest

DCA - BUD

DCABUD

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mi 8/5

3:30 pm-1:35 pm

2 stops16h 05m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Do 8/20

9:10 am-6:52 pm

2 stops15h 42m

$564

Washington, D.C.Budapest

IAD - BUD

IADBUD

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sa 5/9

8:20 pm-9:45 am

1 stop31h 25m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Do 5/14

7:50 pm-4:50 pm

1 stop27h 00m

$572

Washington, D.C.Budapest

DCA - BUD

DCABUD

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

So 4/19

11:00 am-9:45 am

2 stops40h 45m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Mo 4/27

7:50 pm-10:22 pm

2 stops32h 32m

$581

Washington, D.C.Budapest

IAD - BUD

IADBUD

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Do 2/26

1:30 pm-1:05 pm

1 stop17h 35m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Sa 3/7

2:00 pm-11:45 am

1 stop27h 45m

$584

Washington, D.C.Budapest

IAD - BUD

IADBUD

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

So 4/19

8:11 pm-1:10 am

2 stops22h 59m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Mo 4/27

12:10 pm-3:50 pm

1 stop33h 40m

$592

Washington, D.C.Budapest

IAD - BUD

IADBUD

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

So 3/22

7:50 pm-5:10 pm

1 stop16h 20m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Do 4/9

6:00 am-3:35 pm

1 stop15h 35m

$593

Washington, D.C.Budapest

DCA - BUD

DCABUD

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mi 3/18

6:20 am-5:20 pm

2 stops30h 00m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Mi 4/1

7:55 am-8:37 pm

2 stops18h 42m

$595

Washington, D.C.Budapest

DCA - BUD

DCABUD

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mi 3/18

6:14 pm-5:20 pm

2 stops18h 06m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Mo 3/23

5:40 pm-4:37 pm

2 stops27h 57m

$595

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Compare providers for flights from Washington, D.C. to Budapest

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Washington, D.C. to Budapest in February.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*2 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Washington, D.C.-Budapest flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Washington, D.C.-Budapest flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Washington, D.C.-Budapest flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Washington, D.C.-Budapest flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Washington, D.C.-Budapest flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Budapest

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Budapest from Washington, D.C. with our price prediction graph.
Estimated round-trip price
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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Washington, D.C. to Budapest

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 February 6, 2026.

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 $477). Flying from Washington, D.C. to Budapest in June is currently the most expensive (average of $688). 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 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 Februar 14, 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with United Airlines, Turkish Airlines, and Scandinavian Airlines 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.

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.4

Food

6.6

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dane,Jan 2026

TYS - IAD

It was a short flight, so no time for amenities. Just glad everything was quick and easy from boarding to arriving at my destination with my family

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.4

Food

6.6

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dane,Jan 2026

TYS - IAD

It was a short flight, so no time for amenities. Just glad everything was quick and easy from boarding to arriving at my destination with my family

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.4

Food

6.6

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dane,Jan 2026

TYS - IAD

It was a short flight, so no time for amenities. Just glad everything was quick and easy from boarding to arriving at my destination with my family

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.4

Food

6.6

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dane,Jan 2026

TYS - IAD

It was a short flight, so no time for amenities. Just glad everything was quick and easy from boarding to arriving at my destination with my family

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.4

Food

6.6

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dane,Jan 2026

TYS - IAD

It was a short flight, so no time for amenities. Just glad everything was quick and easy from boarding to arriving at my destination with my family

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.4

Food

6.6

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dane,Jan 2026

TYS - IAD

It was a short flight, so no time for amenities. Just glad everything was quick and easy from boarding to arriving at my destination with my family

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Washington, D.C. 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 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 8 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.

  • How long is the flight from Washington, D.C. to Budapest?

    A quick flight from Washington, D.C. to Budapest can take about 16h 15m. British Airways provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $527. The distance between Washington, D.C. and Budapest is about 4538 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

    Currently priced at $471, Scandinavian Airlines will fly you from Washington, D.C. to Budapest and back. In addition to Scandinavian Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Turkish Airlines and Aer Lingus - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $544 and $557, respectively. Users have found that Scandinavian Airlines is 41% 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 $231 on Austrian Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Aer Lingus from $283 and Lufthansa from $334 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 $477). Flying from Washington, D.C. to Budapest in June is currently the most expensive (average of $688). 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 8 airlines flying from Washington, D.C. to Budapest

Discover the top 8 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 Februar 14, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Scandinavian AirlinesCheapest$471Average$862FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
British AirwaysCheapest$520Average$760FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$544Average$646FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
Aer LingusCheapest$557Average$874FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SWISSCheapest$572Average$825FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
United AirlinesCheapest$594Average$819FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
LufthansaCheapest$638Average$890FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
DeltaCheapest$662Average$890FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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