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$260+ Cheap flights from California to Hungary

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 1/13. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — BUD
Dec 26 — Jan 21
Fri 12/26
Fri 1/2
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from California to Hungary
Explore the most affordable flight options available from California to Hungary. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on November 26, 2025.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/26. 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.
Wed 12/1012:50 pmSFO - BUD
2 stops35h 00mSWISS
Tue 12/169:40 amBUD - SFO
1 stop15h 50mSWISS
Deal found 11/26$485
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/26. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/78:54 amLAX - BUD
2 stops17h 46mDelta
Thu 12/256:30 amBUD - LAX
2 stops21h 20mDelta
Deal found 11/26$503
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/25. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/318:25 amLAX - BUD
2 stops22h 45mDelta
Thu 2/126:20 amBUD - LAX
1 stop18h 45mDelta
Deal found 11/25$504
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/25. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/810:01 amLAX - BUD
2 stops21h 09mDelta
Thu 12/256:30 amBUD - LAX
1 stop14h 15mDelta
Deal found 11/25$505
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/24. 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.
Wed 12/315:30 pmLAX - BUD
1 stop18h 40mLufthansa
Tue 2/37:55 amBUD - LAX
1 stop16h 20mLufthansa
Deal found 11/24$506
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/26. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/97:00 amLAX - BUD
2 stops19h 30mAmerican Airlines
Mon 12/157:20 amBUD - LAX
1 stop22h 05mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/26$507
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/25. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/286:00 pmLAX - BUD
1 stop32h 30mBritish Airways
Fri 2/66:55 amBUD - LAX
1 stop20h 30mBritish Airways
Deal found 11/25$512
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/25. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/76:00 amLAX - BUD
2 stops25h 10mDelta
Wed 12/246:20 amBUD - LAX
2 stops24h 26mDelta
Deal found 11/25$514
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/25. 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 British Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/283:30 pmLAX - BUD
1 stop16h 10mBritish Airways
Wed 2/412:20 pmBUD - LAX
1 stop34h 10mBritish Airways
Deal found 11/25$517
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/25. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/38:20 amLAX - BUD
2 stops19h 15mMultiple Airlines
Sun 12/147:55 amBUD - LAX
1 stop16h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/25$519
This Finnair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/25. 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 Finnair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/319:47 amLAX - BUD
2 stops23h 43mFinnair
Tue 2/311:35 amBUD - LAX
2 stops21h 56mFinnair
Deal found 11/25$523
This Scandinavian Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/24. 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 Scandinavian Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/297:30 pmLAX - BUD
1 stop29h 10mScandinavian Airlines
Fri 2/610:25 amBUD - LAX
1 stop15h 35mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 11/24$524

Cheap flight deals from California to Hungary

Keep the following information in mind while searching for California to Hungary flight deals. Data was last updated November 26, 2025.

Most accurate provider

Mytrip
3 stars

Most trusted provider

Mytrip
3 stars

Round-trip from

$454
(oojo)

One-way from

$260
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$555
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 23% potential increase in price ($240 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Customize your flight search to find flights from California to Hungary 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 November 26, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from California to Hungary that are best for you.

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Santa AnaBudapest

SNA - BUD

SNABUD

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Tue 1/13

1:54 pm-11:00 pm

2 stops24h 06m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Fri 2/20

6:55 am-9:54 pm

2 stops23h 59m

$454

Santa AnaBudapest

SNA - BUD

SNABUD

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Mon 3/30

4:32 pm-1:15 am

2 stops23h 43m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Mon 4/13

5:40 pm-8:12 pm

2 stops35h 32m

$454

Santa AnaBudapest

SNA - BUD

SNABUD

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Mon 4/6

4:32 pm-1:15 am

2 stops23h 43m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Tue 4/14

7:25 am-8:12 pm

2 stops21h 47m

$459

Santa AnaBudapest

SNA - BUD

SNABUD

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Tue 3/3

5:01 pm-11:00 pm

2 stops20h 59m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Tue 3/17

8:10 pm-9:29 pm

2 stops33h 19m

$476

Los AngelesBudapest

LAX - BUD

LAXBUD

Los Angeles

Sun 3/1

2:56 pm-4:15 pm

2 stops16h 19m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Wed 3/18

6:20 am-2:05 pm

1 stop15h 45m

$502

Los AngelesBudapest

LAX - BUD

LAXBUD

Los Angeles

Mon 3/16

8:45 am-12:35 pm

2 stops19h 50m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Fri 3/27

7:55 am-4:15 pm

1 stop16h 20m

$502

Los AngelesBudapest

LAX - BUD

LAXBUD

Los Angeles

Sun 3/1

1:09 pm-4:15 pm

2 stops18h 06m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Tue 3/17

6:05 am-2:05 pm

1 stop16h 00m

$502

Los AngelesBudapest

LAX - BUD

LAXBUD

Los Angeles

Wed 3/4

4:10 pm-9:10 pm

2 stops20h 00m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Mon 3/16

6:20 am-2:05 pm

1 stop15h 45m

$502

Los AngelesBudapest

LAX - BUD

LAXBUD

Los Angeles

Tue 3/24

6:30 pm-9:10 pm

1 stop18h 40m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Tue 4/7

5:55 am-1:05 pm

1 stop16h 10m

$502

Los AngelesBudapest

LAX - BUD

LAXBUD

Los Angeles

Mon 3/16

7:00 pm-7:15 pm

1 stop16h 15m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Thu 3/26

7:15 am-7:30 pm

1 stop20h 15m

$503

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Best time to book a flight from California to Hungary

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Hungary from California with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from California to Hungary

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

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Hungary (average of $444). Flying from California to Hungary in June is currently the most expensive (average of $724). 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 CA to HU?

Find hourly flight availability from California to Hungary. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated November 26, 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from California to Hungary is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are at noon tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the afternoon could potentially save you up to 26% on airfare.

What is the cheapest day to fly from California to Hungary?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from California to Hungary. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their California to Hungary flight should consider departing on Sunday at noon when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from California to Hungary. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • How long is the flight from California to Hungary?

    There are many flights that can get you from California to Hungary in 16h 19m. Fly via British Airways, United Airlines, or Delta to get the fastest option. The distance between California and Hungary is about 6228 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from California to Hungary one-way?

    $367 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Scandinavian Airlines. You may also be able to find cheap deals on United Airlines and British Airways, with prices starting from $385 and $417, respectively.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Hungary (average of $444). Flying from California to Hungary in June is currently the most expensive (average of $724). 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 California to Hungary

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from California to Hungary. 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 November 26, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Scandinavian AirlinesCheapest$372Average$601FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
American AirlinesCheapest$448Average$689FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
FinnairCheapest$453Average$787FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
British AirwaysCheapest$471Average$784FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
SWISSCheapest$496Average$794FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
Air FranceCheapest$500Average$873FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
LufthansaCheapest$500Average$865FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
United AirlinesCheapest$510Average$844FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
LOTCheapest$528Average$869FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
Austrian AirlinesCheapest$560Average$1,004FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%

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