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$482+ Cheap flights from Budapest (BUD) to San José (SJO)

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 11/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
BUD — SJO
nov. 15 — nov. 221
sáb. 11/15
sáb. 11/22
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl to San José Juan Santamaria Intl are usually found in September or January, booked 68 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Sunday and return on a Wednesday

Cheap flight deals from Budapest to San José

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Budapest (BUD) to San José (SJO). 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 octubre 16, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$794
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$482
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$948
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Cheapest flights from Budapest to San José
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Budapest to San José. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on octubre 16, 2025.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/15. 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.
lun. 11/176:20 amBUD - SJO
2 stops33h 12mUnited Airlines
vie. 12/59:40 amSJO - BUD
2 stops45h 25mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/15$794
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/16. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
sáb. 11/16:20 amBUD - SJO
2 stops36h 05mUnited Airlines
sáb. 1/316:40 amSJO - BUD
2 stops31h 30mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/16$804
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/15. 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.
sáb. 11/157:55 amBUD - SJO
2 stops36h 20mUnited Airlines
vie. 12/59:40 amSJO - BUD
2 stops45h 25mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/15$807
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/15. 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.
dom. 11/1610:05 amBUD - SJO
2 stops41h 34mUnited Airlines
vie. 12/59:40 amSJO - BUD
2 stops45h 25mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/15$843
This SWISS deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/15. 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 SWISS is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
dom. 11/168:00 pmBUD - SJO
1 stop29h 25mSWISS
mié. 12/33:50 pmSJO - BUD
2 stops20h 15mSWISS
Deal found 10/15$949
This Lufthansa deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/15. 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 Lufthansa is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
lun. 11/176:20 amBUD - SJO
2 stops19h 05mLufthansa
mié. 12/33:50 pmSJO - BUD
3 stops22h 20mLufthansa
Deal found 10/15$977
This Lufthansa deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/15. 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 Lufthansa is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
sáb. 11/1510:05 amBUD - SJO
1 stop15h 50mMultiple Airlines
mié. 12/33:50 pmSJO - BUD
2 stops20h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/15$1,006
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/15. 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.
jue. 12/48:00 pmBUD - SJO
1 stop25h 50mSWISS
vie. 12/194:45 pmSJO - BUD
1 stop23h 00mSWISS
Deal found 10/15$1,036
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/15. 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.
mar. 12/302:25 pmBUD - SJO
2 stops39h 07mUnited Airlines
mar. 1/206:30 amSJO - BUD
2 stops46h 05mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/15$1,043
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/16. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 12/410:00 amBUD - SJO
2 stops35h 50mMultiple Airlines
vie. 12/194:45 pmSJO - BUD
1 stop33h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/16$1,053

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Budapest to San José that are best for you.

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Depart

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Price

BudapestSan José

BUD - SJO

BUDSJO

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

lun. 11/17

6:20 am-8:32 am

2 stops33h 12m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

vie. 12/5

9:40 am-2:05 pm

2 stops45h 25m

$794

BudapestSan José

BUD - SJO

BUDSJO

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

sáb. 11/1

6:20 am-11:25 am

2 stops36h 05m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

sáb. 1/31

6:40 am-9:10 pm

2 stops31h 30m

$804

BudapestSan José

BUD - SJO

BUDSJO

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

jue. 3/5

5:05 pm-5:50 pm

2 stops31h 45m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

lun. 3/9

8:30 pm-1:20 pm

1 stop33h 50m

$923

BudapestSan José

BUD - SJO

BUDSJO

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

mié. 1/14

6:15 am-2:05 pm

1 stop14h 50m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

mar. 2/17

8:40 pm-11:35 pm

1 stop19h 55m

$925

BudapestSan José

BUD - SJO

BUDSJO

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

lun. 2/9

8:20 pm-12:15 am

3 stops34h 55m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

lun. 2/16

7:58 am-11:25 pm

3 stops32h 27m

$928

BudapestSan José

BUD - SJO

BUDSJO

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

lun. 11/17

6:20 am-6:25 pm

2 stops19h 05m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

mié. 12/3

3:50 pm-9:10 pm

3 stops22h 20m

$977

BudapestSan José

BUD - SJO

BUDSJO

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

lun. 2/9

9:40 am-6:25 pm

1 stop15h 45m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

lun. 2/16

8:10 pm-10:45 pm

2 stops19h 35m

$998

BudapestSan José

BUD - SJO

BUDSJO

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

sáb. 11/15

10:05 am-6:55 pm

1 stop15h 50m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

mié. 12/3

3:50 pm-7:05 pm

2 stops20h 15m

$1,006

BudapestSan José

BUD - SJO

BUDSJO

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

mar. 12/30

2:25 pm-12:56 pm

2 stops53h 31m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

mar. 1/20

8:45 am-11:35 am

2 stops43h 50m

$1,047

BudapestSan José

BUD - SJO

BUDSJO

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

lun. 3/2

7:20 am-9:35 pm

2 stops21h 15m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

vie. 3/13

12:01 am-6:30 pm

2 stops35h 29m

$1,098

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

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Cheapflights Insights

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Budapest to San José. Price data was last updated on October 10, 2025.

The price you pay for your flight from Budapest to San José may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 65 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Budapest to San José (average of $655). Flying from Budapest to San José in July is currently the most expensive (average of $973). 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 SJO?

Find hourly flight availability from Budapest to San José. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated octubre 16, 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Budapest to San José in the morning. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 34% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the afternoon.

Reviews of airlines servicing San José

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San José. 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 José. Reviews last updated octubre 16, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with SWISS, Air France, and United Airlines from Budapest to San José 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.
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,772 reviews

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.4

Food

7.1

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.2

Entertainment

6.8

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Joanne,Sep 2025

OPO - ZRH

The seats were very cramped, even though I paid for an upgraded seat. The seats were also hard, and needed new padding. This made is made it very challenging for this 11 hour flight. The foot was alright. The crew were excellent, and the movie selection was very good. The experience was so challenging what my husband says he does not want to fly to Europe any more.
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,772 reviews
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,772 reviews

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.4

Food

7.1

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.2

Entertainment

6.8

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Joanne,Sep 2025

OPO - ZRH

The seats were very cramped, even though I paid for an upgraded seat. The seats were also hard, and needed new padding. This made is made it very challenging for this 11 hour flight. The foot was alright. The crew were excellent, and the movie selection was very good. The experience was so challenging what my husband says he does not want to fly to Europe any more.
Air France
7.4
Good
1,476 reviews
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,772 reviews

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.4

Food

7.1

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.2

Entertainment

6.8

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Joanne,Sep 2025

OPO - ZRH

The seats were very cramped, even though I paid for an upgraded seat. The seats were also hard, and needed new padding. This made is made it very challenging for this 11 hour flight. The foot was alright. The crew were excellent, and the movie selection was very good. The experience was so challenging what my husband says he does not want to fly to Europe any more.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,980 reviews
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,772 reviews

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.4

Food

7.1

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.2

Entertainment

6.8

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Joanne,Sep 2025

OPO - ZRH

The seats were very cramped, even though I paid for an upgraded seat. The seats were also hard, and needed new padding. This made is made it very challenging for this 11 hour flight. The foot was alright. The crew were excellent, and the movie selection was very good. The experience was so challenging what my husband says he does not want to fly to Europe any more.
Air Canada
7.1
Good
10,306 reviews
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,772 reviews

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.4

Food

7.1

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.2

Entertainment

6.8

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Joanne,Sep 2025

OPO - ZRH

The seats were very cramped, even though I paid for an upgraded seat. The seats were also hard, and needed new padding. This made is made it very challenging for this 11 hour flight. The foot was alright. The crew were excellent, and the movie selection was very good. The experience was so challenging what my husband says he does not want to fly to Europe any more.
Lufthansa
6.8
Okay
7,495 reviews
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,772 reviews

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.4

Food

7.1

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.2

Entertainment

6.8

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Joanne,Sep 2025

OPO - ZRH

The seats were very cramped, even though I paid for an upgraded seat. The seats were also hard, and needed new padding. This made is made it very challenging for this 11 hour flight. The foot was alright. The crew were excellent, and the movie selection was very good. The experience was so challenging what my husband says he does not want to fly to Europe any more.

Related info for your journey

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

    United Airlines and KLM can get you from Budapest to San José in just under 31h 45m. Your travel time can differ by up to 1h 27m. Airlines will cover a distance of 6322 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 José round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from Budapest to San José is Air Canada. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $656 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are United Airlines and Lufthansa, starting at $722 and $754 round-trip. You may be able to fly from Budapest to San José for 29% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Budapest to San José (average of $655). Flying from Budapest to San José in July is currently the most expensive (average of $973). 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 5 airlines flying from Budapest to San José

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from Budapest to San José. 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 octubre 16, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air CanadaCheapest$656Average$759FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
United AirlinesCheapest$722Average$816FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
LufthansaCheapest$754Average$1,038FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
SWISSCheapest$841Average$988FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
Air FranceCheapest$931Average$1,356FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%

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