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$441+ Cheap flights from Budapest (BUD) to San Diego (SAN)

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 3/15. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
BUD — SAN
Nov 27 — Dec 41
Thu 11/27
Thu 12/4
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from Budapest to San Diego
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Budapest to San Diego. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on October 28, 2025.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/27. 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.
Thu 11/132:25 pmBUD - SAN
2 stops18h 48mLufthansa
Wed 11/265:35 pmSAN - BUD
1 stop18h 35mLufthansa
Deal found 10/27$721
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. 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.
Fri 11/217:55 amBUD - SAN
1 stop16h 50mLufthansa
Thu 12/45:35 pmSAN - BUD
1 stop18h 35mLufthansa
Deal found 10/28$741
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. 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.
Fri 11/2110:25 amBUD - SAN
2 stops21h 30mScandinavian Airlines
Thu 12/44:04 pmSAN - BUD
2 stops32h 36mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 10/28$747
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/27. 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 11/132:25 pmBUD - SAN
2 stops18h 48mUnited Airlines
Wed 11/262:16 pmSAN - BUD
2 stops21h 54mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/27$756
This Flysmarter deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. 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 Flysmarter is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/1912:10 pmBUD - SAN
2 stops20h 49mBritish Airways
Mon 1/59:40 amSAN - BUD
2 stops16h 50mBritish Airways
Deal found 10/28$1,000
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. 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.
Fri 12/196:25 amBUD - SAN
2 stops18h 20mMultiple Airlines
Mon 1/511:12 amSAN - BUD
3 stops27h 13mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/28$1,519

Cheap flight deals from Budapest to San Diego

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Budapest (BUD) to San Diego (SAN). 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 October 28, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$721
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$458
(British Airways)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$833
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Budapest to San Diego 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 October 28, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Budapest to San Diego that are best for you.

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Budapest

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San Diego

Route

Depart

Return

Price

BudapestSan Diego

BUD - SAN

BUDSAN

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Thu 11/13

2:25 pm-12:13 am

2 stops18h 48m

San Diego

Wed 11/26

5:35 pm-9:10 pm

1 stop18h 35m

$721

BudapestSan Diego

BUD - SAN

BUDSAN

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Thu 2/19

7:15 am-4:10 pm

1 stop17h 55m

San Diego

Mon 2/23

6:00 pm-7:15 pm

1 stop16h 15m

$727

BudapestSan Diego

BUD - SAN

BUDSAN

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Fri 11/21

7:55 am-3:45 pm

1 stop16h 50m

San Diego

Thu 12/4

5:35 pm-9:10 pm

1 stop18h 35m

$741

BudapestSan Diego

BUD - SAN

BUDSAN

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Fri 11/21

10:25 am-10:55 pm

2 stops21h 30m

San Diego

Thu 12/4

4:04 pm-9:40 am

2 stops32h 36m

$747

BudapestSan Diego

BUD - SAN

BUDSAN

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Thu 11/13

2:25 pm-12:13 am

2 stops18h 48m

San Diego

Wed 11/26

2:16 pm-9:10 pm

2 stops21h 54m

$756

BudapestSan Diego

BUD - SAN

BUDSAN

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Sun 3/15

7:15 pm-11:43 pm

2 stops36h 28m

$441

BudapestSan Diego

BUD - SAN

BUDSAN

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Sun 3/15

6:55 am-5:05 pm

1 stop18h 10m

$454

BudapestSan Diego

BUD - SAN

BUDSAN

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Fri 1/23

6:55 am-7:12 pm

2 stops21h 17m

$458

BudapestSan Diego

BUD - SAN

BUDSAN

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Mon 1/26

7:20 am-4:10 pm

1 stop17h 50m

$475

BudapestSan Diego

BUD - SAN

BUDSAN

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Sun 1/25

6:55 am-11:09 pm

2 stops25h 14m

$481

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Deals found on 10/28

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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 Budapest to San Diego in October.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 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 Budapest-San Diego flights, users find the pricing of eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on Budapest-San Diego flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Budapest-San Diego flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Budapest-San Diego flights, Cheapflights users trust eDreams the most. eDreams 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 Budapest-San Diego 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 Budapest to San Diego

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to San Diego from Budapest with our price prediction graph.
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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Budapest to San Diego

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

Currently, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Budapest to San Diego (average of $488). Flying from Budapest to San Diego in December 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 BUD to SAN?

Find hourly flight availability from Budapest to San Diego. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated October 28, 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Budapest to San Diego in the morning. Doing so could potentially save you 24% on the flight price compared to flying in the evening, which is usually more expensive.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Budapest to San Diego?

Reviews of airlines servicing San Diego

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San Diego. 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 San Diego. Reviews last updated October 28, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with KLM, United Airlines, and Lufthansa from Budapest to San Diego to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
KLM
7.7
Good
1,406 reviews

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.7

Comfort

7.7

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Abisola,Oct 2025

LOS - CDG

The food option was finished and what wa left was vegan pasta so I had to go without food for an 8 hour flight without any sort of empathy from crew that was mean.
KLM
7.7
Good
1,406 reviews
KLM
7.7
Good
1,406 reviews

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.7

Comfort

7.7

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Abisola,Oct 2025

LOS - CDG

The food option was finished and what wa left was vegan pasta so I had to go without food for an 8 hour flight without any sort of empathy from crew that was mean.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,996 reviews
KLM
7.7
Good
1,406 reviews

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.7

Comfort

7.7

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Abisola,Oct 2025

LOS - CDG

The food option was finished and what wa left was vegan pasta so I had to go without food for an 8 hour flight without any sort of empathy from crew that was mean.
Lufthansa
6.8
Okay
7,532 reviews
KLM
7.7
Good
1,406 reviews

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.7

Comfort

7.7

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Abisola,Oct 2025

LOS - CDG

The food option was finished and what wa left was vegan pasta so I had to go without food for an 8 hour flight without any sort of empathy from crew that was mean.
British Airways
6.7
Okay
7,481 reviews
KLM
7.7
Good
1,406 reviews

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.7

Comfort

7.7

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Abisola,Oct 2025

LOS - CDG

The food option was finished and what wa left was vegan pasta so I had to go without food for an 8 hour flight without any sort of empathy from crew that was mean.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Budapest to San Diego. 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 Budapest to San Diego?

    A quick flight from Budapest to San Diego can take about 17h 55m. Lufthansa provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $727. Airlines will cover a distance of 6270 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Budapest to San Diego round-trip?

    According to our current data, British Airways ($489), KLM ($620), and Lufthansa ($704) offers the cheapest pricing from Budapest to San Diego. British Airways is 37% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Budapest to San Diego?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Budapest to San Diego 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 San Diego?

    Currently, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Budapest to San Diego (average of $488). Flying from Budapest to San Diego in December 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 4 airlines flying from Budapest to San Diego

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Budapest to San Diego. 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 October 28, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
British AirwaysCheapest$489Average$699FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
KLMCheapest$620Average$675FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
LufthansaCheapest$704Average$808FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
United AirlinesCheapest$735Average$736FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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