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$265+ 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 1/31. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — BUD
Jan 17 — Jan 241
Sat 1/17
Sat 1/24
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 December 18, 2025.

This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/257:30 pmLAX - BUD
1 stop33h 55mScandinavian Airlines
Thu 1/1510:25 amBUD - LAX
1 stop15h 35mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 12/17$586
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 12/279:40 pmSFO - BUD
1 stop14h 30mUnited Airlines
Fri 1/97:55 amBUD - SFO
2 stops36h 48mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/17$671
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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.
Thu 12/257:30 pmLAX - BUD
1 stop29h 10mScandinavian Airlines
Mon 1/1910:25 amBUD - LAX
1 stop15h 35mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 12/17$688
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 12/264:15 pmLAX - BUD
1 stop18h 45mMultiple Airlines
Wed 1/216:20 amBUD - LAX
1 stop23h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/17$689
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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.
Thu 12/257:30 pmLAX - BUD
1 stop29h 10mScandinavian Airlines
Wed 1/216:20 amBUD - LAX
2 stops43h 40mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 12/17$733
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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.
Thu 12/257:30 pmLAX - BUD
1 stop33h 55mScandinavian Airlines
Sun 1/1810:25 amBUD - LAX
1 stop15h 35mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 12/17$738
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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.
Thu 12/257:30 pmLAX - BUD
1 stop33h 55mScandinavian Airlines
Tue 1/2012:10 pmBUD - LAX
2 stops37h 50mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 12/17$745
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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.
Mon 12/292:54 pmLAX - BUD
2 stops23h 26mBritish Airways
Mon 1/125:40 pmBUD - LAX
1 stop28h 50mBritish Airways
Deal found 12/16$750
This Scandinavian Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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.
Fri 12/267:30 pmLAX - BUD
1 stop29h 10mScandinavian Airlines
Mon 1/1910:25 amBUD - LAX
1 stop15h 35mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 12/17$751
This Scandinavian Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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.
Thu 12/257:30 pmLAX - BUD
1 stop29h 10mScandinavian Airlines
Fri 1/1610:25 amBUD - LAX
1 stop15h 35mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 12/17$761
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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.
Fri 12/267:30 pmLAX - BUD
1 stop29h 10mScandinavian Airlines
Wed 1/216:20 amBUD - LAX
2 stops43h 40mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 12/17$773
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/2310:10 amSFO - BUD
2 stops40h 10mIberia
Fri 1/233:35 pmBUD - SFO
2 stops26h 42mIberia
Deal found 12/16$817

Find flight deals from California to Hungary

Keep the following information in mind while searching for California to Hungary flight deals. Data was last updated December 18, 2025.

Most accurate provider

Mytrip
3 stars

Most trusted provider

Mytrip
3 stars

Round-trip from

$496
(Scandinavian Airlines)

One-way from

$265
(Trip.com)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$801
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 23% potential increase in price ($236 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 December 18, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from California to Hungary that are best for you.

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OntarioBudapest

ONT - BUD

ONTBUD

Ontario

Mon 3/2

3:19 pm-11:20 pm

2 stops23h 01m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Wed 3/18

8:05 am-11:59 pm

2 stops23h 54m

$504

Los AngelesBudapest

LAX - BUD

LAXBUD

Los Angeles

Wed 3/25

10:00 pm-11:20 pm

1 stop17h 20m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Tue 4/7

11:40 am-6:25 pm

1 stop15h 45m

$506

Los AngelesBudapest

LAX - BUD

LAXBUD

Los Angeles

Tue 4/21

9:35 am-5:50 pm

2 stops23h 15m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Mon 4/27

1:00 pm-2:45 pm

1 stop34h 45m

$507

Los AngelesBudapest

LAX - BUD

LAXBUD

Los Angeles

Tue 3/10

7:35 am-11:40 am

2 stops20h 05m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Thu 3/19

6:30 am-12:45 pm

1 stop14h 15m

$507

Los AngelesBudapest

LAX - BUD

LAXBUD

Los Angeles

Wed 3/11

12:00 pm-4:15 pm

2 stops20h 15m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Wed 3/18

6:20 am-2:05 pm

1 stop15h 45m

$508

Los AngelesBudapest

LAX - BUD

LAXBUD

Los Angeles

Mon 3/9

1:00 pm-4:15 pm

2 stops19h 15m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Tue 3/17

6:05 am-2:05 pm

1 stop16h 00m

$508

Los AngelesBudapest

LAX - BUD

LAXBUD

Los Angeles

Mon 4/20

5:00 am-12:40 pm

2 stops22h 40m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Tue 4/28

5:55 am-1:05 pm

1 stop16h 10m

$508

Los AngelesBudapest

LAX - BUD

LAXBUD

Los Angeles

Sun 4/19

5:00 am-12:40 pm

2 stops22h 40m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Tue 4/28

5:55 am-1:05 pm

1 stop16h 10m

$508

Los AngelesBudapest

LAX - BUD

LAXBUD

Los Angeles

Wed 4/22

9:07 am-4:50 pm

2 stops22h 43m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Wed 4/29

5:55 am-1:05 pm

1 stop16h 10m

$508

Los AngelesBudapest

LAX - BUD

LAXBUD

Los Angeles

Sun 4/19

5:00 am-12:40 pm

2 stops22h 40m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Fri 5/1

6:00 am-3:15 pm

1 stop18h 15m

$510

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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 $441). Flying from California to Hungary in June is currently the most expensive (average of $722). 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 December 18, 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 20h 15m. Fly via British Airways, Delta, or United Airlines 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?

    $296 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Finnair. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Scandinavian Airlines and American Airlines, with prices starting from $298 and $341, 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 $441). Flying from California to Hungary in June is currently the most expensive (average of $722). 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 December 18, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Scandinavian AirlinesCheapest$372Average$595FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
American AirlinesCheapest$448Average$687FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
FinnairCheapest$453Average$787FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
British AirwaysCheapest$471Average$804FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
SWISSCheapest$495Average$794FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
LufthansaCheapest$500Average$859FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
Air FranceCheapest$500Average$873FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
United AirlinesCheapest$502Average$850FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
LOTCheapest$528Average$878FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
DeltaCheapest$552Average$985FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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