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

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

What airlines fly to California?

Lufthansa, United Airlines and SWISS are the top three most popular airlines that fly to California from Budapest according to our data. Lufthansa is the first choice among our users, with 37% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to California. Keep in mind that there are 15 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 15 as of March 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.

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5:55 am - 12:04 pm

BUD

SJC

39h 09m

2 stops

6:30 am - 10:35 am

SJC

BUD

19h 05m

2 stops

$584United Airlines

Fri, Aug 21 - Fri, Aug 28

5:55 am - 9:59 pm

BUD

BUR

25h 04m

2 stops

5:49 pm - 11:30 pm

BUR

BUD

20h 41m

2 stops

$609United Airlines

Mon, May 4 - Mon, May 11

5:55 am - 12:40 pm

BUD

SFO

15h 45m

1 stop

7:15 pm - 6:30 pm

SFO

BUD

14h 15m

1 stop

$614Lufthansa

Fri, May 8 - Fri, May 15

10:15 am - 9:59 pm

BUD

BUR

20h 44m

2 stops

1:59 pm - 7:15 pm

BUR

BUD

20h 16m

2 stops

$652SWISS

Mon, May 4 - Mon, May 11

8:00 pm - 4:30 pm

BUD

LAX

29h 30m

1 stop

7:35 pm - 6:25 pm

LAX

BUD

13h 50m

1 stop

$657SWISS

Fri, Apr 3 - Sun, Apr 5

6:00 am - 11:50 am

BUD

SAN

14h 50m

1 stop

1:40 pm - 11:15 pm

SAN

BUD

24h 35m

1 stop

$794KLM

Thu, Apr 23 - Thu, May 7

5:25 pm - 6:35 pm

BUD

LAS

34h 10m

1 stop

8:25 pm - 10:40 am

LAS

BUD

29h 15m

1 stop

$794KLM

Tue, Apr 21 - Tue, Apr 28

12:55 pm - 10:07 am

BUD

SJC

30h 12m

2 stops

2:02 pm - 12:55 am

SJC

BUD

25h 53m

2 stops

$940British Airways

Fri, Apr 10 - Tue, Apr 14

7:20 am - 11:00 pm

BUD

SJC

24h 40m

2 stops

12:02 pm - 5:40 pm

SJC

BUD

20h 38m

2 stops

$945British Airways

Tue, Jul 14 - Tue, Sep 8

5:55 am - 5:23 pm

BUD

SNA

20h 28m

2 stops

11:10 am - 1:25 pm

SNA

BUD

17h 15m

2 stops

$974Lufthansa

Thu, Apr 9 - Mon, Apr 13

SWISS flights from Budapest to California

Our best SWISS deals on Budapest to California flight tickets

SWISS

Apr 20

BUD8:00 pmBudapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

33h 25m

2 stops

LAX8:25 pmLos Angeles Los Angeles

May 4

LAX4:37 pmLos Angeles Los Angeles

31h 18m

2 stops

BUD8:55 amBudapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

$652

SWISS

Apr 3

BUD8:00 pmBudapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

29h 30m

1 stop

LAX4:30 pmLos Angeles Los Angeles

Apr 5

LAX7:35 pmLos Angeles Los Angeles

13h 50m

1 stop

BUD6:25 pmBudapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

$657

SWISS

Apr 24

BUD2:50 pmBudapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

38h 41m

2 stops

LAX8:31 pmLos Angeles Los Angeles

May 9

LAX7:35 pmLos Angeles Los Angeles

14h 40m

1 stop

BUD7:15 pmBudapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

$675

LOT flights from Budapest to California

Our best LOT deals on Budapest to California flight tickets

LOT

Mar 28

BUD9:45 amBudapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

19h 35m

1 stop

LAX9:20 pmLos Angeles Los Angeles

Apr 22

LAX4:35 pmLos Angeles Los Angeles

15h 20m

1 stop

BUD4:55 pmBudapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

$729

LOT

Mar 28

BUD12:55 pmBudapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

16h 25m

1 stop

LAX9:20 pmLos Angeles Los Angeles

Apr 20

LAX4:35 pmLos Angeles Los Angeles

15h 20m

1 stop

BUD4:55 pmBudapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

$760

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BudapestSan Jose

BUD - SJC

BUDSJC

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Fri 8/21

5:55 am-12:04 pm

2 stops39h 09m

San Jose

Fri 8/28

6:30 am-10:35 am

2 stops19h 05m

$584

BudapestBurbank

BUD - BUR

BUDBUR

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Mon 5/4

5:55 am-9:59 pm

2 stops25h 04m

Burbank Bob Hope

Mon 5/11

5:49 pm-11:30 pm

2 stops20h 41m

$609

Quickest round-trip

BudapestSan Francisco

BUD - SFO

BUDSFO

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Fri 5/8

5:55 am-12:40 pm

1 stop15h 45m

San Francisco

Fri 5/15

7:15 pm-6:30 pm

1 stop14h 15m

$614

BudapestBurbank

BUD - BUR

BUDBUR

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Mon 5/4

10:15 am-9:59 pm

2 stops20h 44m

Burbank Bob Hope

Mon 5/11

1:59 pm-7:15 pm

2 stops20h 16m

$652

BudapestLos Angeles

BUD - LAX

BUDLAX

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Fri 4/3

8:00 pm-4:30 pm

1 stop29h 30m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Sun 4/5

7:35 pm-6:25 pm

1 stop13h 50m

$657

BudapestSan Diego

BUD - SAN

BUDSAN

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Thu 4/23

6:00 am-11:50 am

1 stop14h 50m

San Diego

Thu 5/7

1:40 pm-11:15 pm

1 stop24h 35m

$794

BudapestLas Vegas

BUD - LAS

BUDLAS

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Tue 4/21

5:25 pm-6:35 pm

1 stop34h 10m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Tue 4/28

8:25 pm-10:40 am

1 stop29h 15m

$794

BudapestSan Jose

BUD - SJC

BUDSJC

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Fri 4/10

12:55 pm-10:07 am

2 stops30h 12m

San Jose

Tue 4/14

2:02 pm-12:55 am

2 stops25h 53m

$940

BudapestSan Jose

BUD - SJC

BUDSJC

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Tue 7/14

7:20 am-11:00 pm

2 stops24h 40m

San Jose

Tue 9/8

12:02 pm-5:40 pm

2 stops20h 38m

$945

BudapestSanta Ana

BUD - SNA

BUDSNA

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Thu 4/9

5:55 am-5:23 pm

2 stops20h 28m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Mon 4/13

11:10 am-1:25 pm

2 stops17h 15m

$974

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What is the cheapest month to fly to California?

The month of March is another great option to travel to California, with average flight prices from Budapest averaging around $677.

How far in advance should I book a flight 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 $750 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 $683 on momondo.

Can stopping save me money on Budapest to California flights?

You could potentially save up to 14% on your flight if you consider stops on a Budapest to California flight.

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Fastest flight time	14h 25m
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The fastest flight from Budapest to California takes 14h 25m

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

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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 15 as of March 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
Scandinavian Airlines	PriceFrom $468	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.3 1,724 reviews	Search Scandinavian Airlines flights
British Airways	PriceFrom $475	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.7 7,820 reviews	Search British Airways flights
Finnair	PriceFrom $477	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.7 1,374 reviews	Search Finnair flights
American Airlines	PriceFrom $482	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.1 11,493 reviews	Search American Airlines flights
LOT	PriceFrom $609	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.5 1,182 reviews	Search LOT flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom $612	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 9,482 reviews	Search United Airlines flights
Air Canada	PriceFrom $624	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.1 10,841 reviews	Search Air Canada flights
SWISS	PriceFrom $628	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.5 1,904 reviews	Search SWISS flights
Lufthansa	PriceFrom $634	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.8 7,870 reviews	Search Lufthansa flights
Air France	PriceFrom $634	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 1,553 reviews	Search Air France flights

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