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$381+ Cheap flights from Budapest (BUD) to San Francisco (SFO)

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 1/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
BUD — SFO
Nov 27 — Dec 41
Thu 11/27
Thu 12/4
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl to San Francisco are usually found in November or February, booked 22 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Wednesday and return on a Tuesday

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Cheapest flights from Budapest to San Francisco
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Budapest to San Francisco. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on October 28, 2025.

This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/26. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/86:20 amBUD - SFO
1 stop15h 20mLufthansa
Mon 11/249:40 pmSFO - BUD
1 stop14h 30mLufthansa
Deal found 10/26$652
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/26. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/32:20 pmBUD - SFO
1 stop14h 50mMultiple Airlines
Sun 11/167:25 pmSFO - BUD
1 stop18h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/26$655
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.
Sat 11/82:30 pmBUD - SFO
1 stop14h 40mUnited Airlines
Mon 11/241:30 pmSFO - BUD
1 stop22h 40mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/27$657
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/26. 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 Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/136:20 amBUD - SFO
2 stops20h 05mAir Canada
Wed 11/268:30 amSFO - BUD
2 stops18h 05mAir Canada
Deal found 10/26$665
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.
Mon 12/156:20 amBUD - SFO
1 stop15h 20mUnited Airlines
Thu 1/85:25 pmSFO - BUD
2 stops18h 45mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/27$680
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 11/206:20 amBUD - SFO
2 stops20h 30mUnited Airlines
Thu 12/46:50 pmSFO - BUD
2 stops17h 20mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/27$692

Cheap flight deals from Budapest to San Francisco

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Budapest (BUD) to San Francisco (SFO). 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

$606
(Booking.com)

One-way from

$381
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$661
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Budapest to San Francisco 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 Francisco that are best for you.

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BudapestSan Francisco

BUD - SFO

BUDSFO

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Fri 1/30

2:25 pm-8:10 pm

1 stop14h 45m

San Francisco

Tue 2/10

11:05 am-2:05 pm

2 stops18h 00m

$656

BudapestSan Francisco

BUD - SFO

BUDSFO

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Thu 1/29

6:20 am-3:55 pm

1 stop18h 35m

San Francisco

Tue 2/10

11:05 am-2:05 pm

2 stops18h 00m

$656

BudapestSan Francisco

BUD - SFO

BUDSFO

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Thu 11/20

6:20 am-3:55 pm

1 stop18h 35m

San Francisco

Thu 12/4

9:40 pm-9:10 pm

1 stop14h 30m

$657

BudapestSan Francisco

BUD - SFO

BUDSFO

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Sat 11/8

2:30 pm-8:10 pm

1 stop14h 40m

San Francisco

Mon 11/24

9:40 pm-9:10 pm

1 stop14h 30m

$657

BudapestSan Francisco

BUD - SFO

BUDSFO

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Mon 2/2

2:20 pm-8:10 pm

1 stop14h 50m

San Francisco

Wed 2/11

7:25 pm-10:45 pm

1 stop18h 20m

$658

BudapestSan Francisco

BUD - SFO

BUDSFO

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Mon 2/2

2:20 pm-8:10 pm

1 stop14h 50m

San Francisco

Mon 2/9

7:25 pm-10:45 pm

1 stop18h 20m

$658

BudapestSan Francisco

BUD - SFO

BUDSFO

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Sun 2/1

6:20 am-3:55 pm

1 stop18h 35m

San Francisco

Wed 2/11

7:25 pm-10:45 pm

1 stop18h 20m

$658

BudapestSan Francisco

BUD - SFO

BUDSFO

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Thu 1/29

6:20 am-3:55 pm

1 stop18h 35m

San Francisco

Mon 2/9

7:25 pm-10:45 pm

1 stop18h 20m

$658

BudapestSan Francisco

BUD - SFO

BUDSFO

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Sun 2/1

10:05 am-8:10 pm

1 stop19h 05m

San Francisco

Tue 2/10

7:25 pm-2:05 pm

1 stop33h 40m

$658

BudapestSan Francisco

BUD - SFO

BUDSFO

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Tue 2/3

6:05 am-3:55 pm

1 stop18h 50m

San Francisco

Mon 2/9

7:25 pm-2:05 pm

1 stop33h 40m

$658

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Deals found on 10/25

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Compare providers for flights from Budapest to San Francisco

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 Francisco in October.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Thrive TravelPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star

*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 Francisco flights, users find the pricing of eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on Budapest-San Francisco flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Budapest-San Francisco flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Budapest-San Francisco 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 Francisco 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 Francisco

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Cheapflights Insights

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

How far ahead should I book a flight from Budapest to San Francisco?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Budapest to San Francisco. Price data was last updated on October 24, 2025.

The best time to book flights from Budapest to San Francisco is 22 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

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

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Budapest to San Francisco (average of $477). Flying from Budapest to San Francisco in July is currently the most expensive (average of $633). 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 SFO?

Find hourly flight availability from Budapest to San Francisco. 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.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Budapest to San Francisco is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the afternoon tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the evening could potentially save you up to 23% on airfare.

Reviews of airlines servicing San Francisco

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San Francisco. 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 Francisco. Reviews last updated October 28, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Budapest to San Francisco, such as SWISS, United Airlines, and American Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,774 reviews

Food

7.1

Crew

8.2

Entertainment

6.8

Comfort

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Katerina,Sep 2025

GVA - ATH

Although the plane was half empty and the flight was late at night, we were not allowed to change seats/ use empty seats to get ourselves more comfortable, or get some proper sleep. It is really frustrating to see lack of flexibility in such a simple need.
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,774 reviews
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,774 reviews

Food

7.1

Crew

8.2

Entertainment

6.8

Comfort

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Katerina,Sep 2025

GVA - ATH

Although the plane was half empty and the flight was late at night, we were not allowed to change seats/ use empty seats to get ourselves more comfortable, or get some proper sleep. It is really frustrating to see lack of flexibility in such a simple need.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,999 reviews
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,774 reviews

Food

7.1

Crew

8.2

Entertainment

6.8

Comfort

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Katerina,Sep 2025

GVA - ATH

Although the plane was half empty and the flight was late at night, we were not allowed to change seats/ use empty seats to get ourselves more comfortable, or get some proper sleep. It is really frustrating to see lack of flexibility in such a simple need.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,034 reviews
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,774 reviews

Food

7.1

Crew

8.2

Entertainment

6.8

Comfort

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Katerina,Sep 2025

GVA - ATH

Although the plane was half empty and the flight was late at night, we were not allowed to change seats/ use empty seats to get ourselves more comfortable, or get some proper sleep. It is really frustrating to see lack of flexibility in such a simple need.
Lufthansa
6.8
Okay
7,533 reviews
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,774 reviews

Food

7.1

Crew

8.2

Entertainment

6.8

Comfort

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Katerina,Sep 2025

GVA - ATH

Although the plane was half empty and the flight was late at night, we were not allowed to change seats/ use empty seats to get ourselves more comfortable, or get some proper sleep. It is really frustrating to see lack of flexibility in such a simple need.
British Airways
6.7
Okay
7,482 reviews
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,774 reviews

Food

7.1

Crew

8.2

Entertainment

6.8

Comfort

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Katerina,Sep 2025

GVA - ATH

Although the plane was half empty and the flight was late at night, we were not allowed to change seats/ use empty seats to get ourselves more comfortable, or get some proper sleep. It is really frustrating to see lack of flexibility in such a simple need.

Related info for your journey

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

    Departing from Budapest to San Francisco will take you 14h 45m. The distance from Budapest to San Francisco is about 6097 mi.

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

    Our cheapest airline available from Budapest to San Francisco is Delta. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $370 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Scandinavian Airlines and KLM, starting at $468 and $517 round-trip. Delta is 48% 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 Francisco that include hotel bookings?

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Budapest to San Francisco (average of $477). Flying from Budapest to San Francisco in July is currently the most expensive (average of $633). 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 Budapest to San Francisco

Discover the top 8 airlines that operate flights from Budapest to San Francisco. 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
DeltaCheapest$370Average$631FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Scandinavian AirlinesCheapest$468Average$510FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
KLMCheapest$517Average$674FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
British AirwaysCheapest$529Average$709FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
LufthansaCheapest$543Average$774FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
American AirlinesCheapest$551Average$667FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$606Average$723FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SWISSCheapest$622Average$731FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%

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