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Cheap flights from California to Budapest from $261

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Condor Logo
4:30 pm - 9:15 pm
SFO
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BUD
19h 45m
1 stop
Condor Logo
8:20 am - 2:30 pm
BUD
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SFO
15h 10m
1 stop
$551Condor
ג', ספט' 22 - ג', אוק' 6
Condor Logo
4:30 pm - 4:05 pm
SFO
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BUD
14h 35m
1 stop
Condor Logo
8:20 am - 2:30 pm
BUD
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SFO
15h 10m
1 stop
$562Condor
ב', ספט' 14 - ג', ספט' 29
Scandinavian Airlines Logo
7:10 pm - 7:10 pm
LAX
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BUD
15h 00m
1 stop
Scandinavian Airlines Logo
7:50 pm - 4:50 pm
BUD
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LAX
30h 00m
1 stop
$595Scandinavian Airlines
ש', מאי 2 - ש', מאי 16
Scandinavian Airlines Logo
7:10 pm - 7:10 pm
LAX
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BUD
15h 00m
1 stop
Scandinavian Airlines Logo
10:25 am - 4:50 pm
BUD
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LAX
15h 25m
1 stop
$602Scandinavian Airlines
א', ספט' 6 - ד', ספט' 9
Turkish Airlines Logo
1:25 pm - 8:05 am
LAX
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BUD
33h 40m
1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
9:00 am - 6:15 pm
BUD
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LAX
18h 15m
1 stop
$626Turkish Airlines
ג', ספט' 22 - ג', אוק' 6
Turkish Airlines Logo
6:45 pm - 8:05 am
SFO
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BUD
28h 20m
1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
9:00 am - 4:40 pm
BUD
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SFO
16h 40m
1 stop
$629Turkish Airlines
ב', אפר' 27 - ו', מאי 29
Multiple Airlines Logo
5:15 pm - 4:05 pm
LAS
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BUD
13h 50m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
8:20 am - 8:26 pm
BUD
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LAS
21h 06m
2 stops
$720Multiple Airlines
ה', ספט' 3 - ג', ספט' 15
Multiple Airlines Logo
5:15 pm - 4:05 pm
LAS
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BUD
13h 50m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
8:20 am - 8:26 pm
BUD
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LAS
21h 06m
2 stops
$721Multiple Airlines
ה', ספט' 3 - ג', ספט' 15
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5:15 pm - 11:30 pm
SAN
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BUD
21h 15m
1 stop
Lufthansa Logo
6:00 am - 3:25 pm
BUD
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SAN
18h 25m
1 stop
$732Lufthansa
ד', אוג' 19 - ד', אוג' 26
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6:28 pm - 11:30 pm
SAN
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BUD
20h 02m
2 stops
Lufthansa Logo
9:15 am - 3:25 pm
BUD
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SAN
15h 10m
1 stop
$737Lufthansa
ד', אוג' 19 - ד', אוג' 26

Turkish Airlines flights from California to Budapest

Our best Turkish Airlines deals on California to Budapest flight tickets
Turkish Airlines
Sep 22
LAX1:25 pmLos Angeles
33h 40m
1 stop
BUD8:05 amBudapest Ferenc Liszt Intl
Oct 6
BUD9:00 amBudapest Ferenc Liszt Intl
18h 15m
1 stop
LAX6:15 pmLos Angeles
$626
Turkish Airlines
Apr 26
LAX1:25 pmLos Angeles
21h 10m
1 stop
BUD7:35 pmBudapest Ferenc Liszt Intl
May 7
BUD9:00 amBudapest Ferenc Liszt Intl
18h 15m
1 stop
LAX6:15 pmLos Angeles
$627
Turkish Airlines
Apr 6
LAX8:10 pmLos Angeles
32h 05m
1 stop
BUD1:15 pmBudapest Ferenc Liszt Intl
Apr 21
BUD2:10 pmBudapest Ferenc Liszt Intl
30h 30m
1 stop
LAX11:40 amLos Angeles
$628

United Airlines flights from California to Budapest

Our best United Airlines deals on California to Budapest flight tickets
United Airlines
Aug 23
BUR12:48 pmBurbank Bob Hope
25h 42m
2 stops
BUD11:30 pmBudapest Ferenc Liszt Intl
Sep 2
BUD9:35 amBudapest Ferenc Liszt Intl
20h 02m
2 stops
BUR8:37 pmBurbank Bob Hope
$769
United Airlines
Apr 28
SAN5:15 pmSan Diego
14h 35m
1 stop
BUD4:50 pmBudapest Ferenc Liszt Intl
May 7
BUD5:55 amBudapest Ferenc Liszt Intl
23h 55m
2 stops
SAN8:50 pmSan Diego
$858
United Airlines
Apr 26
SAN5:15 pmSan Diego
14h 35m
1 stop
BUD4:50 pmBudapest Ferenc Liszt Intl
May 8
BUD6:00 amBudapest Ferenc Liszt Intl
18h 25m
1 stop
SAN3:25 pmSan Diego
$860

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San FranciscoBudapest

SFO - BUD

SFOBUD

San Francisco

ג' 9/22

4:30 pm-9:15 pm

1 stop19h 45m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

ג' 10/6

8:20 am-2:30 pm

1 stop15h 10m

$551
Quickest round-trip

San FranciscoBudapest

SFO - BUD

SFOBUD

San Francisco

ב' 9/14

4:30 pm-4:05 pm

1 stop14h 35m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

ג' 9/29

8:20 am-2:30 pm

1 stop15h 10m

$562

Los AngelesBudapest

LAX - BUD

LAXBUD

Los Angeles

ש' 5/2

7:10 pm-7:10 pm

1 stop15h 00m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

ש' 5/16

7:50 pm-4:50 pm

1 stop30h 00m

$595

Los AngelesBudapest

LAX - BUD

LAXBUD

Los Angeles

א' 9/6

7:10 pm-7:10 pm

1 stop15h 00m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

ד' 9/9

10:25 am-4:50 pm

1 stop15h 25m

$602

Los AngelesBudapest

LAX - BUD

LAXBUD

Los Angeles

ג' 9/22

1:25 pm-8:05 am

1 stop33h 40m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

ג' 10/6

9:00 am-6:15 pm

1 stop18h 15m

$626

San FranciscoBudapest

SFO - BUD

SFOBUD

San Francisco

ב' 4/27

6:45 pm-8:05 am

1 stop28h 20m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

ו' 5/29

9:00 am-4:40 pm

1 stop16h 40m

$629

Las VegasBudapest

LAS - BUD

LASBUD

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

ה' 9/3

5:15 pm-4:05 pm

1 stop13h 50m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

ג' 9/15

8:20 am-8:26 pm

2 stops21h 06m

$720

Las VegasBudapest

LAS - BUD

LASBUD

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

ה' 9/3

5:15 pm-4:05 pm

1 stop13h 50m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

ג' 9/15

8:20 am-8:26 pm

2 stops21h 06m

$721

San DiegoBudapest

SAN - BUD

SANBUD

San Diego

ד' 8/19

5:15 pm-11:30 pm

1 stop21h 15m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

ד' 8/26

6:00 am-3:25 pm

1 stop18h 25m

$732

San DiegoBudapest

SAN - BUD

SANBUD

San Diego

ד' 8/19

6:28 pm-11:30 pm

2 stops20h 02m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

ד' 8/26

9:15 am-3:25 pm

1 stop15h 10m

$737

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Budapest?

The cheapest month to fly to Budapest from California is in January. Flight prices, which tend to average around $522, are often lower during this time because this is during the off-season. The month of November is another great option to travel to Budapest, with average flight prices from California averaging around $553.

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 $717 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 $621 on momondo.

Can stopping save me money on California to Budapest flights?

You could potentially save up to 10% on your flight if you consider stops on a California to Budapest flight.

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Fastest flight time

14h 20m

Direct flights

None
The fastest flight from California to Budapest takes 14h 20m
There are no direct flights from California to Budapest. There are no popular flight routes from California to Budapest.
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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 $290Free CancellationRating
7.3
1,731 reviews
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American AirlinesPriceFrom $448Free CancellationRating
7.1
11,529 reviews
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FinnairPriceFrom $453Free CancellationRating
7.7
1,376 reviews
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British AirwaysPriceFrom $461Free CancellationRating
6.7
7,836 reviews
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SWISSPriceFrom $494Free CancellationRating
7.5
1,906 reviews
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LufthansaPriceFrom $498Free CancellationRating
6.8
7,877 reviews
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Air FrancePriceFrom $500Free CancellationRating
7.4
1,556 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom $505Free CancellationRating
7.4
9,514 reviews
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DeltaPriceFrom $512Free CancellationRating
7.9
8,359 reviews
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LOTPriceFrom $524Free CancellationRating
7.5
1,179 reviews
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