What is the cheapest airline that flies from Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl to California?

Finnair, American Airlines, and British Airways are the most popular carriers operating from Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl to California

What airlines fly to California?

United Airlines, Lufthansa and SWISS are the top three most popular airlines that fly to California from Budapest according to our data. United Airlines is the first choice among our users, with 42% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to California. Keep in mind that there are 13 different airlines that fly to California on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

When did momondo last update prices for flights from Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl Airport to California?

Prices for flights from Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl Airport to California are updated daily.

How many operators does momondo search for flights from Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl Airport to California?

The number of operators available for flights from Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl Airport to California is 13 as of August 2026.

How old do you have to be to fly from Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl Airport to California?

The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their own age limitations. Flight duration, scheduling, and layovers are among the considerations that may influence age limits. We recommend that you double-check with the airline you are booking with for travel from Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl Airport to California.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to California?

The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to California may differ based on your itinerary and personal situation. Typically, you should have several documents on hand, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at California. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

$433 Cheap Flights from Budapest to California in 2026

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5:35 pm - 2:00 pmBUD Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl-SFO San Francisco

29h 25m1 stop Warsaw Frederic Chopin

10:40 pm - 4:55 pmSFO San Francisco-BUD Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

33h 15m1 stop Warsaw Frederic Chopin

$585LOT

Sat, Sep 26 - Sat, Oct 10

9:45 am - 8:40 pmBUD Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl-SFO San Francisco

19h 55m1 stop Warsaw Frederic Chopin

10:40 pm - 9:30 pmSFO San Francisco-BUD Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

13h 50m1 stop Warsaw Frederic Chopin

$585LOT

Sat, Sep 26 - Sat, Oct 10

6:00 am - 3:15 pmBUD Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl-LAX Los Angeles

18h 15m1 stop Munich Franz Josef Strauss

5:30 pm - 4:50 pmLAX Los Angeles-BUD Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

14h 20m1 stop Munich Franz Josef Strauss

$608Lufthansa

Mon, Oct 5 - Tue, Oct 20

11:35 am - 5:05 pmBUD Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl-LAX Los Angeles

14h 30m1 stop Helsinki-Vantaa

6:50 pm - 6:30 pmLAX Los Angeles-BUD Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

14h 40m1 stop Helsinki-Vantaa

$608Finnair

Tue, Nov 10 - Fri, Nov 20

6:00 am - 3:15 pmBUD Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl-LAX Los Angeles

18h 15m1 stop Munich Franz Josef Strauss

6:40 pm - 6:15 pmLAX Los Angeles-BUD Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

14h 35m1 stop Frankfurt am Main

$610Lufthansa

Mon, Oct 5 - Mon, Oct 19

2:50 pm - 4:30 pmBUD Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl-LAX Los Angeles

34h 40m1 stop Zurich

7:35 pm - 8:55 amLAX Los Angeles-BUD Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

28h 20m1 stop Zurich

$611SWISS

Tue, Aug 25 - Tue, Sep 8

8:20 am - 2:45 pmBUD Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl-LAX Los Angeles

15h 25m1 stop Frankfurt am Main

4:45 pm - 9:05 pmLAX Los Angeles-BUD Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

19h 20m1 stop Frankfurt am Main

$615Condor

Wed, Sep 23 - Wed, Sep 30

8:20 am - 2:45 pmBUD Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl-LAX Los Angeles

15h 25m1 stop Frankfurt am Main

4:45 pm - 9:05 pmLAX Los Angeles-BUD Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

19h 20m1 stop Frankfurt am Main

$615Condor

Thu, Sep 24 - Wed, Oct 7

12:05 pm - 1:09 amBUD Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl-LAX Los Angeles

22h 04m2 stops Helsinki-Vantaa New York John F Kennedy Intl

1:35 pm - 5:40 pmLAX Los Angeles-BUD Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

19h 05m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Helsinki-Vantaa

$615Finnair

Mon, Oct 5 - Tue, Oct 20

8:00 pm - 4:35 pmBUD Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl-LAX Los Angeles

29h 35m1 stop Zurich

7:10 pm - 7:10 pmLAX Los Angeles-BUD Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

15h 00m1 stop Zurich

$619SWISS

Tue, Nov 3 - Fri, Nov 13

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2:50 pm - 4:30 pmBUD Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl-LAX Los Angeles

34h 40m1 stop Zurich

7:35 pm - 1:55 pmLAX Los Angeles-BUD Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

33h 20m1 stop Zurich

$665SWISS

Tue, Aug 11 - Mon, Aug 17

5:55 am - 7:31 amBUD Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl-LAX Los Angeles

34h 36m2 stops Frankfurt am Main Houston George Bush Intcntl

4:10 pm - 11:30 pmLAX Los Angeles-BUD Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

22h 20m2 stops Denver Intl Munich Franz Josef Strauss

$673United Airlines

Wed, Aug 12 - Sun, Aug 23

5:55 am - 4:32 pmBUD Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl-LAX Los Angeles

19h 37m2 stops Frankfurt am Main Chicago O'Hare Intl

9:05 am - 12:35 pmLAX Los Angeles-BUD Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

18h 30m2 stops Boston Logan Intl Munich Franz Josef Strauss

$679United Airlines

Wed, Aug 12 - Tue, Aug 25

5:55 am - 4:12 pmBUD Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl-LAX Los Angeles

43h 17m2 stops Frankfurt am Main Vancouver Intl

10:53 am - 8:55 amLAX Los Angeles-BUD Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

37h 02m2 stops Vancouver Intl Zurich

$704Air Canada

Tue, Aug 11 - Wed, Oct 21

9:30 am - 4:12 pmBUD Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl-LAX Los Angeles

39h 42m2 stops Frankfurt am Main Vancouver Intl

6:45 am - 1:55 pmLAX Los Angeles-BUD Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

22h 10m2 stops Vancouver Intl Zurich

$704Air Canada

Tue, Aug 11 - Sun, Oct 18

6:00 am - 3:15 pmBUD Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl-LAX Los Angeles

18h 15m1 stop Munich Franz Josef Strauss

7:35 pm - 8:55 amLAX Los Angeles-BUD Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

28h 20m1 stop Zurich

$706Multiple Airlines

Thu, Aug 13 - Sun, Aug 23

6:45 am - 1:05 pmBUD Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl-LAX Los Angeles

15h 20m1 stop Vienna Intl

3:05 pm - 2:30 pmLAX Los Angeles-BUD Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

14h 25m1 stop Vienna Intl

$708Austrian Airlines

Thu, Aug 13 - Mon, Aug 17

11:15 am - 1:05 pmBUD Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl-LAX Los Angeles

34h 50m1 stop Vienna Intl

3:05 pm - 10:25 pmLAX Los Angeles-BUD Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

22h 20m1 stop Vienna Intl

$738Austrian Airlines

Wed, Aug 12 - Sun, Aug 23

5:55 am - 1:10 pmBUD Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl-LAX Los Angeles

16h 15m1 stop Frankfurt am Main

6:45 pm - 11:50 pmLAX Los Angeles-BUD Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

20h 05m2 stops Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl Frankfurt am Main

$747Multiple Airlines

Tue, Aug 11 - Sat, Aug 22

9:45 am - 4:30 pmBUD Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl-LAX Los Angeles

15h 45m1 stop Zurich

7:35 pm - 8:55 amLAX Los Angeles-BUD Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

28h 20m1 stop Zurich

$998SWISS

Wed, Aug 12 - Sat, Aug 22

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American Airlines flights from Budapest to California

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American Airlines

Oct 15

BUD12:05 pmBudapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

14h 05m

1 stop

LAX5:10 pmLos Angeles

Oct 28

LAX6:05 pmLos Angeles

15h 15m

1 stop

BUD5:20 pmBudapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

$618

American Airlines

Sep 15

BUD10:05 amBudapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

21h 29m

1 stop

LAX10:34 pmLos Angeles

Oct 7

LAX4:30 pmLos Angeles

22h 40m

1 stop

BUD12:10 amBudapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

$627

American Airlines

Sep 16

BUD10:05 amBudapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

19h 11m

1 stop

LAX8:16 pmLos Angeles

Oct 5

LAX5:05 pmLos Angeles

15h 00m

1 stop

BUD5:05 pmBudapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

$628

United Airlines flights from Budapest to California

Our best United Airlines deals on Budapest to California flight tickets

United Airlines

Sep 16

BUD9:35 amBudapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

15h 45m

1 stop

LAX4:20 pmLos Angeles

Oct 7

LAX5:30 pmLos Angeles

14h 20m

1 stop

BUD4:50 pmBudapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

$632

United Airlines

Oct 15

BUD5:55 amBudapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

19h 25m

1 stop

LAX4:20 pmLos Angeles

Nov 3

LAX5:30 pmLos Angeles

13h 55m

1 stop

BUD4:25 pmBudapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

$633

United Airlines

Sep 27

BUD5:55 amBudapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

19h 05m

2 stops

LAX4:00 pmLos Angeles

Oct 16

LAX5:30 pmLos Angeles

14h 20m

1 stop

BUD4:50 pmBudapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

$634

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BudapestSan Francisco

BUD Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl - SFO San Francisco

BUDSFO

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Sat 9/26

5:35 pm-2:00 pm

1 stop29h 25m

San Francisco

Sat 10/10

10:40 pm-4:55 pm

1 stop33h 15m

$585

BudapestSan Francisco

BUD Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl - SFO San Francisco

BUDSFO

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Sat 9/26

9:45 am-8:40 pm

1 stop19h 55m

San Francisco

Sat 10/10

10:40 pm-9:30 pm

1 stop13h 50m

$585

BudapestLos Angeles

BUD Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl - LAX Los Angeles

BUDLAX

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Mon 10/5

6:00 am-3:15 pm

1 stop18h 15m

Los Angeles

Tue 10/20

5:30 pm-4:50 pm

1 stop14h 20m

$608

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BudapestLos Angeles

BUD Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl - LAX Los Angeles

BUDLAX

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Tue 11/10

11:35 am-5:05 pm

1 stop14h 30m

Los Angeles

Fri 11/20

6:50 pm-6:30 pm

1 stop14h 40m

$608

BudapestLos Angeles

BUD Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl - LAX Los Angeles

BUDLAX

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Mon 10/5

6:00 am-3:15 pm

1 stop18h 15m

Los Angeles

Mon 10/19

6:40 pm-6:15 pm

1 stop14h 35m

$610

BudapestLos Angeles

BUD Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl - LAX Los Angeles

BUDLAX

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Tue 8/25

2:50 pm-4:30 pm

1 stop34h 40m

Los Angeles

Tue 9/8

7:35 pm-8:55 am

1 stop28h 20m

$611

BudapestLos Angeles

BUD Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl - LAX Los Angeles

BUDLAX

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Wed 9/23

8:20 am-2:45 pm

1 stop15h 25m

Los Angeles

Wed 9/30

4:45 pm-9:05 pm

1 stop19h 20m

$615

BudapestLos Angeles

BUD Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl - LAX Los Angeles

BUDLAX

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Thu 9/24

8:20 am-2:45 pm

1 stop15h 25m

Los Angeles

Wed 10/7

4:45 pm-9:05 pm

1 stop19h 20m

$615

BudapestLos Angeles

BUD Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl - LAX Los Angeles

BUDLAX

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Mon 10/5

12:05 pm-1:09 am

2 stops22h 04m

Los Angeles

Tue 10/20

1:35 pm-5:40 pm

2 stops19h 05m

$615

BudapestLos Angeles

BUD Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl - LAX Los Angeles

BUDLAX

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Tue 11/3

8:00 pm-4:35 pm

1 stop29h 35m

Los Angeles

Fri 11/13

7:10 pm-7:10 pm

1 stop15h 00m

$619

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How to get the cheapest flight ticket from Budapest to California

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What is the cheapest month to fly to California?

The month of April is another great option to travel to California, with average flight prices from Budapest averaging around $692.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Budapest to California?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to California from Budapest when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to California for around $748 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to California from Budapest for as low as $615 on momondo.

Can stopping save me money on Budapest to California flights?

You could potentially save up to 4% on your flight if you consider stops on a Budapest to California flight.

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Fastest flight time	14h 30m
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The fastest flight from Budapest to California takes 14h 30m

There are no direct flights from Budapest to California. There are no popular flight routes from Budapest to California.

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Frequently asked questions about flying from Budapest to California

When did momondo last update prices for flights from Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl Airport to California?
Prices for flights from Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl Airport to California are updated daily.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl Airport to California?
The number of operators available for flights from Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl Airport to California is 13 as of August 2026.
How old do you have to be to fly from Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl Airport to California?
The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their own age limitations. Flight duration, scheduling, and layovers are among the considerations that may influence age limits. We recommend that you double-check with the airline you are booking with for travel from Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl Airport to California.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to California?
The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to California may differ based on your itinerary and personal situation. Typically, you should have several documents on hand, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at California. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

Best airlines flying from Budapest to California

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Airline	Rating	Free Cancellation	Price
Finnair	PriceFrom $477	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.7 1,428 reviews	Search Finnair flights
American Airlines	PriceFrom $482	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.1 11,904 reviews	Search American Airlines flights
Condor	PriceFrom $500	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.5 551 reviews	Search Condor flights
Scandinavian Airlines	PriceFrom $508	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 1,939 reviews	Search Scandinavian Airlines flights
Lufthansa	PriceFrom $561	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.8 8,176 reviews	Search Lufthansa flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom $571	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 10,102 reviews	Search United Airlines flights
Air Canada	PriceFrom $576	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.1 11,462 reviews	Search Air Canada flights
KLM	PriceFrom $601	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.8 1,555 reviews	Search KLM flights
British Airways	PriceFrom $601	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.7 8,155 reviews	Search British Airways flights
LOT	PriceFrom $609	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.5 1,214 reviews	Search LOT flights

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