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Cheap flights from California to Budapest from $275

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Scandinavian Airlines Logo
7:10 pm - 9:45 am
LAX
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BUD
29h 35m1 stop
Scandinavian Airlines Logo
7:50 pm - 4:50 pm
BUD
-
LAX
30h 00m1 stop
$497Scandinavian Airlines
lun., mar. 30 - vie., abr. 17
British Airways Logo
10:00 pm - 11:20 pm
LAX
-
BUD
17h 20m1 stop
British Airways Logo
6:20 pm - 6:25 pm
BUD
-
LAX
33h 05m1 stop
$500British Airways
mié., mar. 25 - mar., abr. 7
Lufthansa Logo
5:30 pm - 9:10 pm
LAX
-
BUD
18h 40m1 stop
Lufthansa Logo
7:55 am - 4:15 pm
BUD
-
LAX
16h 20m1 stop
$501Lufthansa
mié., mar. 4 - mié., mar. 25
Lufthansa Logo
1:27 pm - 4:15 pm
SNA
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BUD
18h 48m2 stops
Lufthansa Logo
9:25 am - 8:40 pm
BUD
-
SNA
20h 15m2 stops
$503Lufthansa
mié., mar. 11 - jue., abr. 16
United Airlines Logo
6:30 pm - 9:10 pm
LAX
-
BUD
18h 40m1 stop
United Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 3:15 pm
BUD
-
LAX
18h 15m1 stop
$505United Airlines
mar., mar. 24 - mar., abr. 7
Delta Logo
7:55 am - 11:40 am
LAX
-
BUD
18h 45m2 stops
Delta Logo
12:10 pm - 11:45 am
BUD
-
LAX
32h 35m1 stop
$507Delta
mié., ene. 28 - lun., feb. 9
Multiple Airlines Logo
7:10 pm - 10:45 pm
LAX
-
BUD
18h 35m1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
6:30 pm - 1:05 pm
BUD
-
LAX
27h 35m1 stop
$508Multiple Airlines
vie., ene. 30 - dom., feb. 8
United Airlines Logo
11:08 am - 12:35 pm
LAX
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BUD
17h 27m2 stops
United Airlines Logo
5:55 am - 11:37 pm
BUD
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LAX
26h 42m2 stops
$509United Airlines
mar., mar. 24 - mar., abr. 7
Multiple Airlines Logo
3:10 pm - 9:40 pm
LAS
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BUD
21h 30m1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
6:30 am - 2:15 pm
BUD
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LAS
16h 45m1 stop
$551Multiple Airlines
lun., ene. 19 - mar., feb. 3
Delta Logo
6:10 am - 11:40 am
LAS
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BUD
20h 30m2 stops
Delta Logo
6:30 am - 3:15 pm
BUD
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LAS
16h 45m1 stop
$556Delta
mar., mar. 3 - mar., mar. 17

Lufthansa flights from California to Budapest

Our best Lufthansa deals on California to Budapest flight tickets
Lufthansa
Mar 11
SNA1:27 pmSanta Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
18h 48m
2 stops
BUD4:15 pmBudapest Ferenc Liszt Intl
Apr 16
BUD9:25 amBudapest Ferenc Liszt Intl
20h 15m
2 stops
SNA8:40 pmSanta Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
$503
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Lufthansa
Jan 8
LAX5:30 pmLos Angeles
18h 40m
1 stop
BUD9:10 pmBudapest Ferenc Liszt Intl
Mar 24
BUD6:05 amBudapest Ferenc Liszt Intl
16h 00m
1 stop
LAX2:05 pmLos Angeles
$524
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Lufthansa
Jan 11
SAN5:35 pmSan Diego
18h 35m
1 stop
BUD9:10 pmBudapest Ferenc Liszt Intl
Jan 25
BUD7:55 amBudapest Ferenc Liszt Intl
16h 50m
1 stop
SAN3:45 pmSan Diego
$532
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United Airlines flights from California to Budapest

Our best United Airlines deals on California to Budapest flight tickets
United Airlines
Mar 24
LAX8:45 amLos Angeles
19h 50m
2 stops
BUD12:35 pmBudapest Ferenc Liszt Intl
Apr 7
BUD6:00 amBudapest Ferenc Liszt Intl
18h 15m
1 stop
LAX3:15 pmLos Angeles
$505
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United Airlines
Mar 24
LAX11:08 amLos Angeles
17h 27m
2 stops
BUD12:35 pmBudapest Ferenc Liszt Intl
Apr 7
BUD5:55 amBudapest Ferenc Liszt Intl
26h 42m
2 stops
LAX11:37 pmLos Angeles
$509
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United Airlines
Mar 11
SNA6:45 amSanta Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
21h 50m
3 stops
BUD12:35 pmBudapest Ferenc Liszt Intl
Apr 16
BUD5:55 amBudapest Ferenc Liszt Intl
22h 01m
2 stops
SNA6:56 pmSanta Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
$518
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Customize your flight search to find flights from California to Budapest 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, momondo users made 832,500 searches. Data last updated diciembre 11, 2025.
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Price

Los AngelesBudapest

LAX - BUD

LAXBUD

Los Angeles

lun. 3/30

7:10 pm-9:45 am

1 stop29h 35m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

vie. 4/17

7:50 pm-4:50 pm

1 stop30h 00m

$497

Los AngelesBudapest

LAX - BUD

LAXBUD

Los Angeles

mié. 3/25

10:00 pm-11:20 pm

1 stop17h 20m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

mar. 4/7

6:20 pm-6:25 pm

1 stop33h 05m

$500

Los AngelesBudapest

LAX - BUD

LAXBUD

Los Angeles

mié. 3/4

5:30 pm-9:10 pm

1 stop18h 40m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

mié. 3/25

7:55 am-4:15 pm

1 stop16h 20m

$501

Santa AnaBudapest

SNA - BUD

SNABUD

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

mié. 3/11

1:27 pm-4:15 pm

2 stops18h 48m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

jue. 4/16

9:25 am-8:40 pm

2 stops20h 15m

$503

Los AngelesBudapest

LAX - BUD

LAXBUD

Los Angeles

mar. 3/24

6:30 pm-9:10 pm

1 stop18h 40m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

mar. 4/7

6:00 am-3:15 pm

1 stop18h 15m

$505

Los AngelesBudapest

LAX - BUD

LAXBUD

Los Angeles

mié. 1/28

7:55 am-11:40 am

2 stops18h 45m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

lun. 2/9

12:10 pm-11:45 am

1 stop32h 35m

$507

Los AngelesBudapest

LAX - BUD

LAXBUD

Los Angeles

vie. 1/30

7:10 pm-10:45 pm

1 stop18h 35m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

dom. 2/8

6:30 pm-1:05 pm

1 stop27h 35m

$508

Los AngelesBudapest

LAX - BUD

LAXBUD

Los Angeles

mar. 3/24

11:08 am-12:35 pm

2 stops17h 27m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

mar. 4/7

5:55 am-11:37 pm

2 stops26h 42m

$509

Las VegasBudapest

LAS - BUD

LASBUD

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

lun. 1/19

3:10 pm-9:40 pm

1 stop21h 30m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

mar. 2/3

6:30 am-2:15 pm

1 stop16h 45m

$551

Las VegasBudapest

LAS - BUD

LASBUD

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

mar. 3/3

6:10 am-11:40 am

2 stops20h 30m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

mar. 3/17

6:30 am-3:15 pm

1 stop16h 45m

$556

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How to get the cheapest flight ticket from California to Budapest

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Budapest?

The cheapest month to fly to Budapest from California is in November. Flight prices, which tend to average around $553, are often lower during this time because this is during the off-season. The month of October is another great option to travel to Budapest, with average flight prices from California averaging around $607.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Budapest?

The cheapest day to depart on your flight to Budapest is on a Tuesday when prices can be found for as low as $849. This is often the case because there is less demand to fly during this day of the week. Flights from California to Budapest on a Saturday will generally be more expensive and average around $1,108. Keep in mind that these prices on both days could fluctuate depending on the season and the demand.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to Budapest?

In the evening is the cheapest time of day to fly from California to Budapest when you can find flight prices for as low as $856. Flying to Budapest in the evening is an ideal time because this is during off-peak travel hours. Flights in the afternoon are often more expensive with an average ticket price of $973.

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

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Budapest from California when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Budapest for around $784 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Budapest from California for as low as $691 on momondo.

Can stopping save me money on California to Budapest flights?

You could potentially save up to 24% on your flight if you consider stops on a California to Budapest flight.

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Fastest flight time

13h 50m

Direct flights

None
The fastest flight from California to Budapest takes 13h 50m
There are no direct flights from California to Budapest. There are no popular flight routes from California to Budapest.
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    The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines offering an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their age restrictions, such as regulations concerning flight duration, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from California to Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl Airport.

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    The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl Airport 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 Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl Airport. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

Best airlines flying from California to Budapest

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Scandinavian AirlinesPriceFrom $372Free CancellationRating
7.4
1,605 reviews
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American AirlinesPriceFrom $448Free CancellationRating
7.2
11,049 reviews
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FinnairPriceFrom $453Free CancellationRating
7.6
1,334 reviews
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British AirwaysPriceFrom $470Free CancellationRating
6.7
7,571 reviews
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SWISSPriceFrom $495Free CancellationRating
7.5
1,810 reviews
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LufthansaPriceFrom $500Free CancellationRating
6.8
7,626 reviews
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Air FrancePriceFrom $500Free CancellationRating
7.4
1,504 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom $502Free CancellationRating
7.4
9,094 reviews
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LOTPriceFrom $528Free CancellationRating
7.6
1,146 reviews
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DeltaPriceFrom $552Free CancellationRating
7.9
8,007 reviews
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