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Cheap flights from California to Budapest from $343

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Scandinavian Airlines Logo
7:00 am - 7:10 pm
SAN
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BUD
27h 10m
2 stops
Scandinavian Airlines Logo
10:25 am - 6:00 pm
BUD
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SAN
16h 35m
2 stops
$710Scandinavian Airlines
Fri, Sep 18 - Tue, Sep 29
Scandinavian Airlines Logo
7:00 am - 7:10 pm
SAN
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BUD
27h 10m
2 stops
Scandinavian Airlines Logo
10:25 am - 10:48 pm
BUD
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SAN
21h 23m
2 stops
$711Scandinavian Airlines
Tue, Aug 25 - Tue, Sep 8
United Airlines Logo
6:45 pm - 11:30 pm
LAX
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BUD
19h 45m
2 stops
United Airlines Logo
5:55 am - 4:02 pm
BUD
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LAX
19h 07m
2 stops
$728United Airlines
Wed, Aug 5 - Wed, Aug 19
Air Canada Logo
8:15 am - 12:35 pm
LAX
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BUD
19h 20m
2 stops
Air Canada Logo
5:55 am - 7:54 pm
BUD
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LAX
22h 59m
2 stops
$730Air Canada
Tue, Aug 11 - Wed, Aug 19
Delta Logo
6:05 pm - 5:50 pm
LAX
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BUD
14h 45m
1 stop
Delta Logo
2:15 pm - 5:33 pm
BUD
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LAX
36h 18m
2 stops
$731Delta
Wed, Aug 12 - Mon, Aug 24
Multiple Airlines Logo
10:35 pm - 9:40 am
LAX
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BUD
26h 05m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
11:45 am - 10:30 am
BUD
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LAX
31h 45m
1 stop
$734Multiple Airlines
Sat, Aug 15 - Sat, Aug 22
Multiple Airlines Logo
7:20 pm - 10:50 am
LAX
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BUD
30h 30m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
7:15 pm - 8:15 pm
BUD
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LAX
34h 00m
2 stops
$735Multiple Airlines
Mon, Nov 9 - Mon, Nov 16
Delta Logo
2:00 pm - 5:50 pm
LAX
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BUD
18h 50m
2 stops
Delta Logo
6:00 am - 4:06 pm
BUD
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LAX
19h 06m
2 stops
$736Delta
Wed, Aug 5 - Wed, Aug 19
United Airlines Logo
9:01 am - 12:35 pm
ONT
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BUD
18h 34m
2 stops
United Airlines Logo
5:55 am - 6:11 pm
BUD
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ONT
21h 16m
2 stops
$738United Airlines
Mon, Aug 17 - Tue, Aug 25
Air Canada Logo
8:45 am - 9:40 am
SJC
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BUD
39h 55m
2 stops
Air Canada Logo
11:45 am - 5:31 pm
BUD
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SJC
38h 46m
2 stops
$843Air Canada
Mon, Sep 7 - Wed, Sep 16

Scandinavian Airlines flights from California to Budapest

Our best Scandinavian Airlines deals on California to Budapest flight tickets
Scandinavian Airlines
Sep 18
SAN7:00 amSan Diego
27h 10m
2 stops
BUD7:10 pmBudapest Ferenc Liszt Intl
Sep 29
BUD10:25 amBudapest Ferenc Liszt Intl
16h 35m
2 stops
SAN6:00 pmSan Diego
$710
Scandinavian Airlines
Aug 25
SAN7:00 amSan Diego
27h 10m
2 stops
BUD7:10 pmBudapest Ferenc Liszt Intl
Sep 8
BUD10:25 amBudapest Ferenc Liszt Intl
21h 23m
2 stops
SAN10:48 pmSan Diego
$711
Scandinavian Airlines
Oct 2
SJC7:21 amSan Jose
26h 49m
2 stops
BUD7:10 pmBudapest Ferenc Liszt Intl
Oct 10
BUD10:25 amBudapest Ferenc Liszt Intl
20h 46m
2 stops
SJC10:11 pmSan Jose
$712

United Airlines flights from California to Budapest

Our best United Airlines deals on California to Budapest flight tickets
United Airlines
Aug 5
LAX6:45 pmLos Angeles
19h 45m
2 stops
BUD11:30 pmBudapest Ferenc Liszt Intl
Aug 19
BUD5:55 amBudapest Ferenc Liszt Intl
19h 07m
2 stops
LAX4:02 pmLos Angeles
$728
United Airlines
Aug 17
ONT9:01 amOntario
18h 34m
2 stops
BUD12:35 pmBudapest Ferenc Liszt Intl
Aug 25
BUD5:55 amBudapest Ferenc Liszt Intl
21h 16m
2 stops
ONT6:11 pmOntario
$738
United Airlines
Aug 15
BUR6:35 pmBurbank Bob Hope
30h 05m
2 stops
BUD9:40 amBudapest Ferenc Liszt Intl
Aug 26
BUD11:45 amBudapest Ferenc Liszt Intl
29h 49m
2 stops
BUR8:34 amBurbank Bob Hope
$740

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San DiegoBudapest

SAN - BUD

SANBUD

San Diego

Fri 9/18

7:00 am-7:10 pm

2 stops27h 10m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Tue 9/29

10:25 am-6:00 pm

2 stops16h 35m

$710

San DiegoBudapest

SAN - BUD

SANBUD

San Diego

Tue 8/25

7:00 am-7:10 pm

2 stops27h 10m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Tue 9/8

10:25 am-10:48 pm

2 stops21h 23m

$711

Los AngelesBudapest

LAX - BUD

LAXBUD

Los Angeles

Wed 8/5

6:45 pm-11:30 pm

2 stops19h 45m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Wed 8/19

5:55 am-4:02 pm

2 stops19h 07m

$728

Los AngelesBudapest

LAX - BUD

LAXBUD

Los Angeles

Tue 8/11

8:15 am-12:35 pm

2 stops19h 20m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Wed 8/19

5:55 am-7:54 pm

2 stops22h 59m

$730

Los AngelesBudapest

LAX - BUD

LAXBUD

Los Angeles

Wed 8/12

6:05 pm-5:50 pm

1 stop14h 45m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Mon 8/24

2:15 pm-5:33 pm

2 stops36h 18m

$731

Los AngelesBudapest

LAX - BUD

LAXBUD

Los Angeles

Sat 8/15

10:35 pm-9:40 am

1 stop26h 05m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Sat 8/22

11:45 am-10:30 am

1 stop31h 45m

$734

Los AngelesBudapest

LAX - BUD

LAXBUD

Los Angeles

Mon 11/9

7:20 pm-10:50 am

2 stops30h 30m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Mon 11/16

7:15 pm-8:15 pm

2 stops34h 00m

$735
Quickest round-trip

Los AngelesBudapest

LAX - BUD

LAXBUD

Los Angeles

Wed 8/5

2:00 pm-5:50 pm

2 stops18h 50m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Wed 8/19

6:00 am-4:06 pm

2 stops19h 06m

$736

OntarioBudapest

ONT - BUD

ONTBUD

Ontario

Mon 8/17

9:01 am-12:35 pm

2 stops18h 34m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Tue 8/25

5:55 am-6:11 pm

2 stops21h 16m

$738

San JoseBudapest

SJC - BUD

SJCBUD

San Jose

Mon 9/7

8:45 am-9:40 am

2 stops39h 55m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Wed 9/16

11:45 am-5:31 pm

2 stops38h 46m

$843

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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 May. Flight prices, which tend to average around $306, are often lower during this time because this is during the off-season. The month of February is another great option to travel to Budapest, with average flight prices from California averaging around $397.

How far in advance should I book a flight from California 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 $706 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 $584 on momondo.

Can stopping save me money on California to Budapest flights?

You could potentially save up to 23% on your flight if you consider stops on a California to Budapest flight.

Cheap California to Budapest flight deals and tips

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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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Frequently asked questions about flying from California to Budapest

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

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

    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.

  • What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl Airport?

    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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Rating
Free Cancellation
Price
Scandinavian AirlinesPriceFrom $427Free CancellationRating
7.4
1,796 reviews
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American AirlinesPriceFrom $448Free CancellationRating
7.1
11,640 reviews
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FinnairPriceFrom $453Free CancellationRating
7.7
1,399 reviews
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British AirwaysPriceFrom $456Free CancellationRating
6.7
8,007 reviews
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SWISSPriceFrom $490Free CancellationRating
7.5
1,960 reviews
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LufthansaPriceFrom $497Free CancellationRating
6.8
8,032 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom $502Free CancellationRating
7.4
9,750 reviews
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Air FrancePriceFrom $504Free CancellationRating
7.4
1,593 reviews
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DeltaPriceFrom $512Free CancellationRating
7.9
8,425 reviews
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KLMPriceFrom $513Free CancellationRating
7.8
1,525 reviews
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