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$385+ 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 9/30. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
BUD — SFO
Aug 25 — Sep 11
Tue 8/25
Tue 9/1
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Budapest to San Francisco

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 July 26, 2026.

This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/22. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/38:20 am
BUD
-
SFO
1 stop15h 10m
Condor
Sun 9/134:30 pm
SFO
-
BUD
1 stop20h 15m
Condor
Deal found 7/22$564
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/38:20 am
BUD
-
SFO
1 stop15h 10m
Condor
Wed 9/164:30 pm
SFO
-
BUD
1 stop19h 35m
Condor
Deal found 7/24$567
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/26. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/108:20 am
BUD
-
SFO
1 stop15h 10m
Condor
Tue 9/224:30 pm
SFO
-
BUD
1 stop19h 45m
Condor
Deal found 7/26$596
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/23. 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 10/28:25 pm
BUD
-
SFO
1 stop33h 15m
LOT
Sun 10/113:55 pm
SFO
-
BUD
1 stop16h 00m
LOT
Deal found 7/23$607
This LOT deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/26. 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 LOT is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/75:35 pm
BUD
-
SFO
1 stop29h 25m
LOT
Sun 10/183:55 pm
SFO
-
BUD
1 stop18h 50m
LOT
Deal found 7/26$608
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/22. 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.
Thu 9/32:25 pm
BUD
-
SFO
1 stop14h 20m
Lufthansa
Sun 9/139:05 pm
SFO
-
BUD
2 stops17h 35m
Lufthansa
Deal found 7/22$610
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/26. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/195:35 pm
BUD
-
SFO
1 stop29h 25m
LOT
Sat 10/310:40 pm
SFO
-
BUD
1 stop36h 05m
LOT
Deal found 7/26$611
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/26. 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 10/75:35 pm
BUD
-
SFO
1 stop29h 25m
LOT
Wed 10/2110:40 pm
SFO
-
BUD
1 stop28h 20m
LOT
Deal found 7/26$612
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/23. 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.
Tue 9/298:25 pm
BUD
-
SFO
1 stop33h 15m
LOT
Wed 10/1410:40 pm
SFO
-
BUD
1 stop28h 20m
LOT
Deal found 7/23$613
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/25. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/82:50 pm
BUD
-
SFO
1 stop34h 25m
SWISS
Mon 9/147:35 pm
SFO
-
BUD
1 stop28h 20m
SWISS
Deal found 7/25$614

Find 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 July 26, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$564
(Cheapflightsfares)

One-way from

$385
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

June

Average price

$786
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price ($77 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($11 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Average for round-trip flights in July 2026
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Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
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 July 26, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Budapest to San Francisco that are best for you.

Fly from

Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

BudapestSan Francisco

BUD - SFO

BUDSFO

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Wed 9/23

5:55 am-12:40 pm

1 stop15h 45m

San Francisco

Mon 10/26

8:25 pm-10:45 pm

1 stop18h 20m

$642

BudapestSan Francisco

BUD - SFO

BUDSFO

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Thu 9/3

5:55 am-7:45 pm

1 stop22h 50m

San Francisco

Wed 9/16

9:05 pm-11:30 pm

1 stop17h 25m

$642

BudapestSan Francisco

BUD - SFO

BUDSFO

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Sun 9/20

5:55 am-3:21 pm

2 stops18h 26m

San Francisco

Wed 10/28

2:30 pm-4:15 pm

1 stop17h 45m

$643
Quickest round-trip

BudapestSan Francisco

BUD - SFO

BUDSFO

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Fri 9/25

5:55 am-3:21 pm

2 stops18h 26m

San Francisco

Thu 10/29

10:40 pm-9:10 pm

1 stop14h 30m

$643

BudapestSan Francisco

BUD - SFO

BUDSFO

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Thu 10/1

5:55 am-3:20 pm

1 stop18h 25m

San Francisco

Sat 10/31

6:16 am-12:35 pm

2 stops22h 19m

$645

BudapestSan Francisco

BUD - SFO

BUDSFO

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Wed 9/9

5:55 am-12:40 pm

1 stop15h 45m

San Francisco

Thu 9/17

11:30 pm-9:40 am

2 stops25h 10m

$649

BudapestSan Francisco

BUD - SFO

BUDSFO

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Thu 8/20

2:25 pm-12:59 am

2 stops19h 34m

San Francisco

Thu 8/27

1:15 pm-6:20 pm

2 stops20h 05m

$649

BudapestSan Francisco

BUD - SFO

BUDSFO

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Thu 9/3

2:25 pm-12:50 am

2 stops19h 25m

San Francisco

Sun 9/13

6:00 am-10:35 am

2 stops19h 35m

$651

BudapestSan Francisco

BUD - SFO

BUDSFO

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Thu 9/3

6:45 am-6:24 pm

2 stops20h 39m

San Francisco

Wed 9/16

8:10 am-2:30 pm

2 stops21h 20m

$661

BudapestSan Francisco

BUD - SFO

BUDSFO

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Tue 9/8

6:00 am-3:20 pm

2 stops18h 20m

San Francisco

Mon 9/14

9:05 pm-11:30 pm

1 stop17h 25m

$663

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

Deals found on 7/24

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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 July.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
Justfly.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapflightsfaresPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*1 star
AranGrantPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Thrive TravelPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 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 Francisco flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Budapest-San Francisco flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >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 FlightHub the most. FlightHub 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

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to San Francisco from Budapest with our price prediction graph.
Estimated round-trip price
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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?

The best time to book flights from Budapest to San Francisco is 84 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, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Budapest to San Francisco (average of $640). Flying from Budapest to San Francisco in January is currently the most expensive (average of $836). 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.

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

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

Budapest to San Francisco flights typically cost between $626 and $904 in September.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was $564 on Condor (Sep 3-Sep 13).

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 July 26, 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Budapest to San Francisco, such as SWISS,United Airlines, andAir Canada. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
SWISS
7.5
Good
2,018 reviews

Overall

7.5

Entertainment

6.8

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.4

Food

7.1

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Aug 2023

ZRH - ORD

There were many children where I sat, screaming and crying for many hours :(
SWISS
7.5
Good
2,018 reviews
SWISS
7.5
Good
2,018 reviews

Overall

7.5

Entertainment

6.8

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.4

Food

7.1

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Aug 2023

ZRH - ORD

There were many children where I sat, screaming and crying for many hours :(
United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,040 reviews
SWISS
7.5
Good
2,018 reviews

Overall

7.5

Entertainment

6.8

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.4

Food

7.1

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Aug 2023

ZRH - ORD

There were many children where I sat, screaming and crying for many hours :(
Air Canada
7.1
Good
11,387 reviews
SWISS
7.5
Good
2,018 reviews

Overall

7.5

Entertainment

6.8

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.4

Food

7.1

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Aug 2023

ZRH - ORD

There were many children where I sat, screaming and crying for many hours :(
Lufthansa
6.8
Okay
8,157 reviews
SWISS
7.5
Good
2,018 reviews

Overall

7.5

Entertainment

6.8

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.4

Food

7.1

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Aug 2023

ZRH - ORD

There were many children where I sat, screaming and crying for many hours :(
Condor
6.5
Okay
531 reviews
SWISS
7.5
Good
2,018 reviews

Overall

7.5

Entertainment

6.8

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.4

Food

7.1

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Aug 2023

ZRH - ORD

There were many children where I sat, screaming and crying for many hours :(

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 22h 50m. 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 Condor. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $500 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Lufthansa and United Airlines, starting at $561 and $571 round-trip. Condor is 31% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Budapest to San Francisco one-way?

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Budapest to San Francisco are SWISS ($484), British Airways ($499), and Lufthansa ($623).

  • 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, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Budapest to San Francisco (average of $640). Flying from Budapest to San Francisco in January is currently the most expensive (average of $836). 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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Discover the top 5 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 July 26, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
CondorCheapest$500Average$720FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
LufthansaCheapest$561Average$710FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
United AirlinesCheapest$571Average$705FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Air CanadaCheapest$576Average$668FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
SWISSCheapest$628Average$682FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%

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