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$356+ Cheap flights from Budapest (BUD) to California

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 9/26. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
BUD — LAX
Aug 12 — Aug 191
Tue 8/12
Tue 8/19
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Budapest to California

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Budapest to California flight deals. Data was last updated August 7, 2025.

Round-trip from

$613
(Justfly.com)

One-way from

$356
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$892
From Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl to California
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Cheapest flights from Budapest to California
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Budapest to California. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on August 7, 2025.

This lol.travel deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/5. 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 lol.travel is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/101:25 pmBUD - SNA
2 stops28h 31mUnited Airlines
Mon 10/206:40 pmSNA - BUD
2 stops37h 10mUnited Airlines
Deal found 8/5$613
This Lufthansa deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/6. 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 Lufthansa is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/2311:35 amBUD - SFO
1 stop17h 20mLufthansa
Fri 10/107:25 pmSFO - BUD
1 stop19h 25mLufthansa
Deal found 8/6$630
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/5. 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 9/152:20 pmBUD - SFO
1 stop14h 35mUnited Airlines
Fri 9/267:25 pmSFO - BUD
1 stop19h 25mUnited Airlines
Deal found 8/5$631
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/6. 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 9/36:10 amBUD - SFO
1 stop15h 30mUnited Airlines
Tue 9/166:30 amSFO - BUD
2 stops21h 10mUnited Airlines
Deal found 8/6$632
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/6. 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.
Sat 9/206:00 amBUD - SFO
2 stops20h 49mUnited Airlines
Sat 9/279:05 pmSFO - BUD
1 stop17h 30mUnited Airlines
Deal found 8/6$635
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/4. 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 11/1210:15 amBUD - SJC
2 stops32h 50mUnited Airlines
Fri 11/216:40 pmSJC - BUD
2 stops41h 20mUnited Airlines
Deal found 8/4$636
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/5. 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.
Thu 10/26:00 amBUD - SFO
2 stops20h 37mUnited Airlines
Mon 10/139:20 pmSFO - BUD
2 stops30h 20mUnited Airlines
Deal found 8/5$636
This Lufthansa deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/6. 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 Lufthansa is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/2211:15 amBUD - SFO
2 stops22h 44mLufthansa
Fri 10/102:40 pmSFO - BUD
1 stop24h 10mLufthansa
Deal found 8/6$637
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/7. 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 Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/37:45 pmBUD - SFO
1 stop29h 45mScandinavian Airlines
Tue 9/1612:40 pmSFO - BUD
2 stops21h 25mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 8/7$638
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/7. 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 8/2911:00 amBUD - SFO
1 stop14h 30mScandinavian Airlines
Sat 9/1312:40 pmSFO - BUD
2 stops40h 35mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 8/7$640
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/5. 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.
Sat 9/206:05 amBUD - SFO
1 stop17h 25mUnited Airlines
Sun 9/289:05 pmSFO - BUD
1 stop17h 30mUnited Airlines
Deal found 8/5$641
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/6. 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 9/277:20 amBUD - LAS
1 stop17h 40mBritish Airways
Sun 10/125:05 pmLAS - BUD
1 stop23h 10mBritish Airways
Deal found 8/6$641

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Budapest to California 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 August 7, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Budapest to California that are best for you.

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Budapest

Fly to

California

Route

Depart

Return

Price

BudapestSanta Ana

BUD - SNA

BUDSNA

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Fri 10/10

1:25 pm-8:56 am

2 stops28h 31m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Mon 10/20

6:40 pm-4:50 pm

2 stops37h 10m

$613

BudapestSan Francisco

BUD - SFO

BUDSFO

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Tue 9/23

11:35 am-7:55 pm

1 stop17h 20m

San Francisco

Fri 10/10

7:25 pm-11:50 pm

1 stop19h 25m

$630

BudapestSan Francisco

BUD - SFO

BUDSFO

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Mon 9/15

11:15 am-7:55 pm

1 stop17h 40m

San Francisco

Thu 9/25

7:25 pm-11:50 pm

1 stop19h 25m

$631

BudapestSan Francisco

BUD - SFO

BUDSFO

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Wed 9/3

6:10 am-12:40 pm

1 stop15h 30m

San Francisco

Tue 9/16

6:30 am-12:40 pm

2 stops21h 10m

$632

BudapestSan Francisco

BUD - SFO

BUDSFO

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Sat 9/20

6:00 am-5:49 pm

2 stops20h 49m

San Francisco

Sat 9/27

9:05 pm-11:35 pm

1 stop17h 30m

$635

BudapestSan Jose

BUD - SJC

BUDSJC

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Wed 11/12

10:15 am-10:05 am

2 stops32h 50m

San Jose

Fri 11/21

6:40 pm-9:00 pm

2 stops41h 20m

$636

BudapestSan Francisco

BUD - SFO

BUDSFO

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Mon 9/22

11:15 am-12:59 am

2 stops22h 44m

San Francisco

Fri 10/10

2:40 pm-11:50 pm

1 stop24h 10m

$637

BudapestSan Francisco

BUD - SFO

BUDSFO

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Wed 9/3

7:45 pm-4:30 pm

1 stop29h 45m

San Francisco

Tue 9/16

12:40 pm-7:05 pm

2 stops21h 25m

$638

BudapestSan Francisco

BUD - SFO

BUDSFO

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Fri 8/29

11:00 am-4:30 pm

1 stop14h 30m

San Francisco

Sat 9/13

12:40 pm-2:15 pm

2 stops40h 35m

$640

BudapestLas Vegas

BUD - LAS

BUDLAS

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Sat 9/27

7:20 am-4:00 pm

1 stop17h 40m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Sun 10/12

5:05 pm-1:15 am

1 stop23h 10m

$641

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

Deals found on 8/7

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Best time to book a flight from Budapest to California

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Budapest to California

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Budapest to California?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Budapest to California (average of $246). Flying from Budapest to California in March is currently the most expensive (average of $326). 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 BUD to CA?

Find hourly flight availability from Budapest to California. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated August 7, 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Budapest to California as you normally would.

Reviews of airlines servicing California

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to California. 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 California. Reviews last updated August 7, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Delta, KLM, and LOT from Budapest to California. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,987 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Morgan Rae,Aug 2025

BRU - JFK

Typically I choose delta because they do a great job but this time the flight attendant in my zone was very rude and didnt offer the same treatment as she did to others
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,987 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,987 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Morgan Rae,Aug 2025

BRU - JFK

Typically I choose delta because they do a great job but this time the flight attendant in my zone was very rude and didnt offer the same treatment as she did to others
KLM
7.8
Good
1,382 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,987 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Morgan Rae,Aug 2025

BRU - JFK

Typically I choose delta because they do a great job but this time the flight attendant in my zone was very rude and didnt offer the same treatment as she did to others
LOT
7.6
Good
1,105 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,987 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Morgan Rae,Aug 2025

BRU - JFK

Typically I choose delta because they do a great job but this time the flight attendant in my zone was very rude and didnt offer the same treatment as she did to others
Austrian Airlines
7.6
Good
824 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,987 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Morgan Rae,Aug 2025

BRU - JFK

Typically I choose delta because they do a great job but this time the flight attendant in my zone was very rude and didnt offer the same treatment as she did to others
SWISS
7.6
Good
1,690 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,987 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Morgan Rae,Aug 2025

BRU - JFK

Typically I choose delta because they do a great job but this time the flight attendant in my zone was very rude and didnt offer the same treatment as she did to others

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Budapest to California?

    Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl (BUD), located 10.3 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly out of when you book flights from Budapest to California.

  • What are the most popular routes from Budapest to California?

    The most popular route from Budapest to California is Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl - Los Angeles. You may also consider Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl - San Francisco or Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl - Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Budapest to California that include hotel bookings?

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Budapest to California?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Budapest to California?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Budapest to California 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 Budapest to California?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Budapest to California (average of $246). Flying from Budapest to California in March is currently the most expensive (average of $326). 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 Budapest to California

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from Budapest to California. 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 August 7, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$392Average$697FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
DeltaCheapest$463Average$667FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Scandinavian AirlinesCheapest$467Average$510FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
American AirlinesCheapest$506Average$695FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
British AirwaysCheapest$508Average$728FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
KLMCheapest$517Average$710FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
SWISSCheapest$521Average$708FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
LufthansaCheapest$539Average$824FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
Air FranceCheapest$547Average$730FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
IberiaCheapest$562Average$734FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%

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