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$386+ 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 3/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
BUD — SFO
Oct 11 — Oct 181
Sat 10/11
Sat 10/18
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 24 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Wednesday and return on a Tuesday

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 September 11, 2025.

Round-trip from

$483
(oojo)

One-way from

$386
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$735
From Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl to San Francisco
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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 September 11, 2025.

This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/9. 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.
Thu 10/3010:25 amBUD - SFO
1 stop17h 00mScandinavian Airlines
Thu 11/134:40 pmSFO - BUD
1 stop32h 00mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 9/9$483
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/8. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/1810:25 amBUD - SFO
2 stops18h 55mScandinavian Airlines
Fri 1/164:40 pmSFO - BUD
1 stop32h 00mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 9/8$552
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/1910:25 amBUD - SFO
2 stops21h 30mScandinavian Airlines
Sun 12/74:40 pmSFO - BUD
1 stop32h 00mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 9/10$555
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/9. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/198:05 pmBUD - SFO
1 stop24h 00mTurkish Airlines
Tue 1/136:50 pmSFO - BUD
1 stop28h 25mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 9/9$577
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/11. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/192:00 pmBUD - SFO
1 stop35h 45mTurkish Airlines
Wed 12/36:50 pmSFO - BUD
1 stop33h 15mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 9/11$578
This SmartFares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/11. 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 SmartFares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 11/212:00 pmBUD - SFO
1 stop30h 05mTurkish Airlines
Mon 12/86:50 pmSFO - BUD
1 stop28h 25mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 9/11$589
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/11. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/12:00 pmBUD - SFO
1 stop30h 05mTurkish Airlines
Fri 11/146:50 pmSFO - BUD
1 stop33h 15mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 9/11$593
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/8. 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.
Wed 11/196:20 amBUD - SFO
1 stop15h 20mLufthansa
Fri 1/169:40 pmSFO - BUD
1 stop14h 30mLufthansa
Deal found 9/8$630
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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.
Sat 12/277:40 amBUD - SFO
1 stop16h 20mAmerican Airlines
Thu 1/85:30 pmSFO - BUD
1 stop32h 45mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/10$633
This Turkish Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/9. 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 Turkish Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/202:00 pmBUD - SFO
1 stop35h 45mTurkish Airlines
Mon 1/126:50 pmSFO - BUD
1 stop33h 15mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 9/9$634
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/8. 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 11/1910:15 amBUD - SFO
1 stop14h 40mUnited Airlines
Sun 1/188:35 pmSFO - BUD
1 stop15h 35mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/8$635
This Finnair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/11. 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.
Sat 11/111:35 amBUD - SFO
2 stops31h 35mMultiple Airlines
Fri 11/1412:49 pmSFO - BUD
2 stops20h 41mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/11$636

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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 September 11, 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

Thu 2/19

10:25 am-11:12 pm

2 stops21h 47m

San Francisco

Sun 2/22

4:40 pm-9:40 am

1 stop32h 00m

$580

BudapestSan Francisco

BUD - SFO

BUDSFO

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Sat 11/1

2:00 pm-12:05 pm

1 stop30h 05m

San Francisco

Fri 11/14

6:50 pm-1:05 pm

1 stop33h 15m

$593

BudapestSan Francisco

BUD - SFO

BUDSFO

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Fri 11/21

8:05 pm-11:05 am

1 stop24h 00m

San Francisco

Tue 1/13

1:10 pm-7:10 pm

1 stop21h 00m

$634

BudapestSan Francisco

BUD - SFO

BUDSFO

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Fri 11/21

8:05 pm-11:05 am

1 stop24h 00m

San Francisco

Mon 1/12

6:50 pm-1:05 pm

1 stop33h 15m

$634

BudapestSan Francisco

BUD - SFO

BUDSFO

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Sat 11/1

11:35 am-11:10 am

2 stops31h 35m

San Francisco

Fri 11/14

12:49 pm-6:30 pm

2 stops20h 41m

$635

BudapestSan Francisco

BUD - SFO

BUDSFO

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Fri 11/21

2:25 pm-8:10 pm

1 stop14h 45m

San Francisco

Sat 1/17

1:30 pm-9:10 pm

1 stop22h 40m

$635

BudapestSan Francisco

BUD - SFO

BUDSFO

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Mon 11/17

10:05 am-3:55 pm

1 stop14h 50m

San Francisco

Mon 1/19

8:35 pm-9:10 pm

1 stop15h 35m

$635

BudapestSan Francisco

BUD - SFO

BUDSFO

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Thu 10/9

6:00 am-3:28 pm

2 stops18h 28m

San Francisco

Mon 10/20

11:35 am-2:05 pm

2 stops17h 30m

$635

BudapestSan Francisco

BUD - SFO

BUDSFO

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Tue 11/18

10:05 am-8:10 pm

1 stop19h 05m

San Francisco

Mon 1/19

1:30 pm-9:10 pm

1 stop22h 40m

$635

BudapestSan Francisco

BUD - SFO

BUDSFO

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Tue 11/18

10:05 am-3:55 pm

1 stop14h 50m

San Francisco

Sun 1/18

8:35 pm-9:10 pm

1 stop15h 35m

$635

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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 August 29, 2025.

The best time to book flights from Budapest to San Francisco is 24 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Budapest to San Francisco (average of $276). Flying from Budapest to San Francisco in June is currently the most expensive (average of $357). 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 September 11, 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 24% 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 September 11, 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
1,731 reviews

Crew

8.2

Overall

7.5

Entertainment

6.8

Comfort

7.4

Food

7.1

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Jeff,Feb 2025

BER - ZRH

Ground and flight crew are lazy. No food. Late. Ryanair is better.
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,731 reviews
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,731 reviews

Crew

8.2

Overall

7.5

Entertainment

6.8

Comfort

7.4

Food

7.1

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Jeff,Feb 2025

BER - ZRH

Ground and flight crew are lazy. No food. Late. Ryanair is better.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,937 reviews
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,731 reviews

Crew

8.2

Overall

7.5

Entertainment

6.8

Comfort

7.4

Food

7.1

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Jeff,Feb 2025

BER - ZRH

Ground and flight crew are lazy. No food. Late. Ryanair is better.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,731 reviews

Crew

8.2

Overall

7.5

Entertainment

6.8

Comfort

7.4

Food

7.1

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Jeff,Feb 2025

BER - ZRH

Ground and flight crew are lazy. No food. Late. Ryanair is better.
Lufthansa
6.8
Okay
7,409 reviews
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,731 reviews

Crew

8.2

Overall

7.5

Entertainment

6.8

Comfort

7.4

Food

7.1

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Jeff,Feb 2025

BER - ZRH

Ground and flight crew are lazy. No food. Late. Ryanair is better.
British Airways
6.7
Okay
7,361 reviews
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,731 reviews

Crew

8.2

Overall

7.5

Entertainment

6.8

Comfort

7.4

Food

7.1

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Jeff,Feb 2025

BER - ZRH

Ground and flight crew are lazy. No food. Late. Ryanair is better.

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 21h 47m. The distance from Budapest to San Francisco is about 6097 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 flying from Budapest to San Francisco round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from Budapest to San Francisco is Turkish Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $392 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Delta and Scandinavian Airlines, starting at $463 and $467 round-trip. Turkish Airlines is 45% 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Budapest to San Francisco (average of $276). Flying from Budapest to San Francisco in June is currently the most expensive (average of $357). 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 9 airlines flying from Budapest to San Francisco

Discover the top 9 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 September 11, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$392Average$642FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
DeltaCheapest$463Average$609FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Scandinavian AirlinesCheapest$467Average$492FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
SWISSCheapest$521Average$693FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
KLMCheapest$536Average$684FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
British AirwaysCheapest$538Average$717FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
LufthansaCheapest$539Average$769FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
American AirlinesCheapest$551Average$669FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$606Average$738FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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