$837+ Cheap flights from Budapest (BUD) to San José (SJO)
This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 11/19. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
BUD — SJO
Oct 21 — Oct 281
Round-trip
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from Budapest to San JoséExplore 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 September 21, 2026.
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 September 21, 2026.
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/19. 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 11/195:55 am -
1 stop18h 35m
Thu 11/268:00 pm -
2 stops44h 45m
Deal found 9/19![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$837
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/20. 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 KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/246:00 am -
1 stop18h 20m
Wed 10/77:05 pm -
1 stop14h 45m
Deal found 9/20![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$919
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/21. 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 KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/257:40 pm -
1 stop28h 40m
Thu 10/86:25 pm -
1 stop20h 50m
Deal found 9/21![KLM logo]()
$920
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/21. 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 KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/176:30 am -
1 stop18h 00m
Sun 11/297:30 pm -
1 stop21h 00m
Deal found 9/21![KLM logo]()
$955
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/20. 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 KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/247:40 pm -
2 stops29h 20m
Wed 10/77:05 pm -
2 stops20h 10m
Deal found 9/20![KLM logo]()
$983
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/21. 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 11/171:30 pm -
2 stops32h 25m
Sun 11/299:00 pm -
1 stop19h 40m
Deal found 9/21![Lufthansa logo]()
$994
This Air France deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/17. 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 France is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/176:00 am -
1 stop17h 10m
Sun 11/296:20 pm -
1 stop21h 20m
Deal found 9/17![Air France logo]()
$997
Best flights from Budapest to San JoséDiscover carefully curated flight deals from Budapest to San José that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated September 21, 2026.
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Budapest to San José that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated September 21, 2026.
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/21. 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 KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/176:30 am -
1 stop18h 00m
Sun 11/297:30 pm -
1 stop21h 00m
Deal found 9/21![KLM logo]()
$955
This Lufthansa deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/17. 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.
Tue 10/65:55 am -
1 stop19h 40m
Thu 10/227:25 pm -
1 stop14h 55m
Deal found 9/17![Lufthansa logo]()
$983
This Air France deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/20. 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 France is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/176:00 am -
1 stop17h 10m
Sun 11/296:20 pm -
1 stop21h 20m
Deal found 9/20![Air France logo]()
$1,019
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/19. 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.
Tue 11/1711:40 am -
2 stops41h 50m
Sun 11/298:45 am -
2 stops20h 55m
Deal found 9/19![Air Canada logo]()
$1,044
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/20. 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.
Sun 10/186:00 am -
2 stops33h 15m
Sun 10/258:40 am -
2 stops53h 40m
Deal found 9/20![United Airlines logo]()
$1,097
This Lufthansa deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/17. 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.
Mon 1/186:15 am -
1 stop15h 10m
Sun 1/319:00 pm -
1 stop19h 40m
Deal found 9/17![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$1,260
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/19. 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.
Tue 11/171:30 pm -
2 stops32h 25m
Sun 11/299:00 pm -
1 stop19h 40m
Deal found 9/19![Lufthansa logo]()
$1,032
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/20. 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 1/146:40 am -
2 stops42h 36m
Wed 1/278:45 am -
3 stops65h 30m
Deal found 9/20![United Airlines logo]()
$1,220
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/19. 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.
Sun 10/259:00 pm -
2 stops31h 39m
Fri 11/67:00 am -
3 stops33h 25m
Deal found 9/19![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$1,332
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/17. 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 KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 10/36:00 am -
2 stops19h 00m
Wed 10/77:05 pm -
2 stops20h 10m
Deal found 9/17![KLM logo]()
$1,419
Last-minute flights from Budapest to San JoséDiscover last-minute flight deals from Budapest to San José. Data last updated September 21, 2026 and is based on user searches.
Discover last-minute flight deals from Budapest to San José. Data last updated September 21, 2026 and is based on user searches.
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/20. 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 KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/246:00 am -
1 stop18h 20m
Wed 10/77:05 pm -
1 stop14h 45m
Deal found 9/20![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$919
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/20. 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 KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/247:40 pm -
2 stops29h 20m
Wed 10/77:05 pm -
2 stops20h 10m
Deal found 9/20![KLM logo]()
$983
This Air France deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/20. 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 France is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/2412:45 pm -
1 stop36h 15m
Wed 10/77:05 pm -
1 stop19h 20m
Deal found 9/20![Air France logo]()
$1,027
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/21. 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 KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/257:40 pm -
1 stop28h 40m
Thu 10/86:25 pm -
1 stop20h 50m
Deal found 9/21![KLM logo]()
$920
This Lufthansa deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/17. 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.
Tue 10/65:55 am -
1 stop19h 40m
Thu 10/227:25 pm -
2 stops20h 05m
Deal found 9/17![Lufthansa logo]()
$1,006
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/19. 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.
Sun 10/2510:00 am -
1 stop16h 15m
Fri 11/69:00 pm -
1 stop13h 50m
Deal found 9/19![Lufthansa logo]()
$1,029
One-way flights from Budapest to San JoséSearch for one-way flight options from Budapest to San José. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated September 21, 2026.
Search for one-way flight options from Budapest to San José. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated September 21, 2026.
This Air France deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/19. 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 France is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 9/276:10 am -
1 stop18h 50m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 9/19![Air France logo]()
$1,031
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/20. 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 KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 9/276:00 am -
2 stops20h 59m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 9/20![KLM logo]()
$1,032
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/21. 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.
Sun 9/279:45 am -
2 stops29h 30m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 9/21![United Airlines logo]()
$1,064
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/19. 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.
Sun 9/275:55 am -
3 stops34h 35m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 9/19![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$1,100
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/17. 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 12/28:25 pm -
3 stops56h 00m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 9/17![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$1,913
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/17. 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.
Mon 11/307:15 pm -
3 stops57h 10m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 9/17![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$1,999
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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 September 21, 2026.
Most accurate provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
|---|---|
Most trusted provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
Round-trip from | $837 (Kiwi.com) |
Popular in | December |
Cheapest in | July |
Average price | $969 |
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Budapest to San José 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 7,457,451 searches. Data last updated September 21, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Budapest to San José that are best for you.
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BudapestSan José
BUD Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl
BUDSJO
Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl
Tue 11/17
6:30 am-5:30 pm
1 stop18h 00m
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Sun 11/29
7:30 pm-11:30 pm
1 stop21h 00m
$955
BudapestSan José
BUD Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl
BUDSJO
Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl
Tue 10/6
5:55 am-5:35 pm
1 stop19h 40m
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Thu 10/22
7:25 pm-6:20 pm
1 stop14h 55m
$983
BudapestSan José
BUD Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl
BUDSJO
Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl
Tue 11/17
6:00 am-4:10 pm
1 stop17h 10m
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Sun 11/29
6:20 pm-10:40 pm
1 stop21h 20m
$1,019
Quickest round-trip
BudapestSan José
BUD Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl
BUDSJO
Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl
Sun 9/27
6:10 am-5:00 pm
1 stop18h 50m
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-7:00 am
Nonstop0h 00m
$1,031
BudapestSan José
BUD Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl
BUDSJO
Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl
Sun 9/27
6:00 am-6:59 pm
2 stops20h 59m
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-7:00 am
Nonstop0h 00m
$1,032
BudapestSan José
BUD Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl
BUDSJO
Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl
Tue 11/17
1:30 pm-2:55 pm
2 stops32h 25m
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Sun 11/29
9:00 pm-11:40 pm
1 stop19h 40m
$1,032
BudapestSan José
BUD Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl
BUDSJO
Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl
Tue 11/17
11:40 am-10:30 pm
2 stops41h 50m
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Sun 11/29
8:45 am-12:40 pm
2 stops20h 55m
$1,044
BudapestSan José
BUD Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl
BUDSJO
Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl
Sun 9/27
9:45 am-7:15 am
2 stops29h 30m
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-7:00 am
Nonstop0h 00m
$1,064
BudapestSan José
BUD Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl
BUDSJO
Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl
Sun 10/18
6:00 am-7:15 am
2 stops33h 15m
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Sun 10/25
8:40 am-9:20 pm
2 stops53h 40m
$1,097
BudapestSan José
BUD Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl
BUDSJO
Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl
Sun 9/27
5:55 am-8:30 am
3 stops34h 35m
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-7:00 am
Nonstop0h 00m
$1,100
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- 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
Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to San José from Budapest with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Budapest to San José
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Budapest to San José?
Currently, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Budapest to San José (average of $861). Flying from Budapest to San José in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,931). 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 José?
Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.
Budapest to San José flights typically cost between $919 and $1,438 in November.The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was $837 on Multiple Airlines (Nov 19-Nov 26).
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 September 21, 2026.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with KLM,Air France, andSWISS 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.
Food
7.3
Entertainment
7.2
Comfort
7.7
Crew
8.4
Boarding
7.8
Overall
7.8
Reviews
1 / 20
4.0
OkaySubhash,Jul 2026
CDG - ATL
Food
7.3
Entertainment
7.2
Comfort
7.7
Crew
8.4
Boarding
7.8
Overall
7.8
Reviews
1 / 20
4.0
OkaySubhash,Jul 2026
CDG - ATL
Food
7.3
Entertainment
7.2
Comfort
7.7
Crew
8.4
Boarding
7.8
Overall
7.8
Reviews
1 / 20
4.0
OkaySubhash,Jul 2026
CDG - ATL
Food
7.3
Entertainment
7.2
Comfort
7.7
Crew
8.4
Boarding
7.8
Overall
7.8
Reviews
1 / 20
4.0
OkaySubhash,Jul 2026
CDG - ATL
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| Airline | Cheapest | Average | Flexibility | On-time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheapest$824 | Average$1,312 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time77% | |
| Cheapest$955 | Average$1,193 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time79% | |
| Cheapest$1,132 | Average$1,601 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time75% |