What is the cheapest airline that flies from California to Hungary?

Air Canada, British Airways, and American Airlines are the most popular carriers operating from California to Hungary

What airlines fly to Hungary?

Lufthansa, United Airlines and British Airways are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Hungary from California according to our data. Lufthansa is the first choice among our users, with 44% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to Hungary. Keep in mind that there are 16 different airlines that fly to Hungary on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

How long is the flight from California to Hungary?

Flight times from California to Hungary vary, but if you’re flying out of Los Angeles and flying into Budapest (one of the most popular routes), then the duration is 14h 20m on average. Another popular route from California to Hungary is flying from San Francisco to Budapest, which will take roughly 14h 35m. Keep in mind that layovers or delays could extend your travel time.

When did momondo last update prices for flights from California to Hungary?

Prices for flights from California to Hungary are updated daily.

How many operators does momondo search for flights from California to Hungary?

As of June 2026, there are 16 operators available to choose from for flights from California to Hungary.

How old do you have to be to fly from California to Hungary?

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 Hungary.

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

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

$272 Cheap Flights from California to Hungary in 2026

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8:20 pm - 9:45 pm

LAS

BUD

16h 25m

1 stop

11:25 am - 5:50 pm

BUD

LAS

15h 25m

1 stop

$656Condor

Sun, Aug 16 - Sun, Aug 23

8:00 am - 7:10 pm

SAN

BUD

26h 10m

2 stops

10:25 am - 10:55 pm

BUD

SAN

21h 30m

2 stops

$695Scandinavian Airlines

Tue, Oct 20 - Tue, Nov 3

10:02 am - 9:05 pm

LAS

BUD

26h 03m

2 stops

8:20 am - 3:15 pm

BUD

LAS

15h 55m

1 stop

$721Multiple Airlines

Wed, Aug 5 - Thu, Aug 20

9:40 am - 9:15 pm

SFO

BUD

26h 35m

2 stops

8:20 am - 2:30 pm

BUD

SFO

15h 10m

1 stop

$721Multiple Airlines

Tue, Oct 13 - Tue, Oct 20

1:07 pm - 4:15 pm

BUR

BUD

18h 08m

2 stops

6:30 am - 3:56 pm

BUD

BUR

18h 26m

2 stops

$737United Airlines

Tue, Nov 3 - Tue, Nov 17

6:00 am - 12:35 pm

ONT

BUD

21h 35m

2 stops

2:25 pm - 11:06 pm

BUD

ONT

17h 41m

2 stops

$737United Airlines

Tue, Dec 1 - Thu, Dec 10

11:10 am - 4:50 pm

SNA

BUD

20h 40m

2 stops

6:00 am - 6:59 pm

BUD

SNA

21h 59m

2 stops

$740Lufthansa

Tue, Aug 11 - Tue, Aug 25

10:20 am - 4:50 pm

SNA

BUD

21h 30m

2 stops

6:00 am - 6:59 pm

BUD

SNA

21h 59m

2 stops

$747Lufthansa

Wed, Aug 5 - Tue, Aug 25

8:00 pm - 11:00 am

BUR

BUD

30h 00m

3 stops

6:30 am - 10:08 pm

BUD

BUR

24h 38m

3 stops

$749Air Canada

Tue, Nov 3 - Tue, Nov 17

10:25 pm - 9:40 am

LAX

BUD

50h 15m

2 stops

5:55 am - 11:25 am

BUD

LAX

38h 30m

2 stops

$758Air Canada

Sun, Aug 9 - Wed, Sep 30

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Scandinavian Airlines flights from California to Hungary

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Scandinavian Airlines

Oct 20

SAN8:00 amSan Diego

26h 10m

2 stops

BUD7:10 pmBudapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Nov 3

BUD10:25 amBudapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

21h 30m

2 stops

SAN10:55 pmSan Diego

$695

Scandinavian Airlines

Nov 9

SAN10:00 amSan Diego

24h 05m

2 stops

BUD7:05 pmBudapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Nov 23

BUD7:50 pmBudapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

36h 05m

2 stops

SAN10:55 pmSan Diego

$699

Scandinavian Airlines

Sep 15

SJC11:35 amSan Jose

22h 35m

2 stops

BUD7:10 pmBudapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Sep 29

BUD10:25 amBudapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

18h 45m

2 stops

SJC8:10 pmSan Jose

$701

Lufthansa flights from California to Hungary

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Lufthansa

Aug 11

SNA11:10 amSanta Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

20h 40m

2 stops

BUD4:50 pmBudapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Aug 25

BUD6:00 amBudapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

21h 59m

2 stops

SNA6:59 pmSanta Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

$740

Lufthansa

Aug 5

SNA10:20 amSanta Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

21h 30m

2 stops

BUD4:50 pmBudapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Aug 25

BUD6:00 amBudapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

21h 59m

2 stops

SNA6:59 pmSanta Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

$747

Lufthansa

Aug 10

SNA10:20 amSanta Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

17h 15m

2 stops

BUD12:35 pmBudapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Aug 26

BUD6:00 amBudapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

20h 29m

2 stops

SNA5:29 pmSanta Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

$749

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Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Sun 8/16

8:20 pm-9:45 pm

1 stop16h 25m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Sun 8/23

11:25 am-5:50 pm

1 stop15h 25m

$656

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SAN - BUD

SANBUD

San Diego

Tue 10/20

8:00 am-7:10 pm

2 stops26h 10m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Tue 11/3

10:25 am-10:55 pm

2 stops21h 30m

$695

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LAS - BUD

LASBUD

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Wed 8/5

10:02 am-9:05 pm

2 stops26h 03m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Thu 8/20

8:20 am-3:15 pm

1 stop15h 55m

$721

San FranciscoBudapest

SFO - BUD

SFOBUD

San Francisco

Tue 10/13

9:40 am-9:15 pm

2 stops26h 35m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Tue 10/20

8:20 am-2:30 pm

1 stop15h 10m

$721

BurbankBudapest

BUR - BUD

BURBUD

Burbank Bob Hope

Tue 11/3

1:07 pm-4:15 pm

2 stops18h 08m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Tue 11/17

6:30 am-3:56 pm

2 stops18h 26m

$737

OntarioBudapest

ONT - BUD

ONTBUD

Ontario

Tue 12/1

6:00 am-12:35 pm

2 stops21h 35m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Thu 12/10

2:25 pm-11:06 pm

2 stops17h 41m

$737

Santa AnaBudapest

SNA - BUD

SNABUD

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Tue 8/11

11:10 am-4:50 pm

2 stops20h 40m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Tue 8/25

6:00 am-6:59 pm

2 stops21h 59m

$740

Santa AnaBudapest

SNA - BUD

SNABUD

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Wed 8/5

10:20 am-4:50 pm

2 stops21h 30m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Tue 8/25

6:00 am-6:59 pm

2 stops21h 59m

$747

BurbankBudapest

BUR - BUD

BURBUD

Burbank Bob Hope

Tue 11/3

8:00 pm-11:00 am

3 stops30h 00m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Tue 11/17

6:30 am-10:08 pm

3 stops24h 38m

$749

Los AngelesBudapest

LAX - BUD

LAXBUD

Los Angeles

Sun 8/9

10:25 pm-9:40 am

2 stops50h 15m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Wed 9/30

5:55 am-11:25 am

2 stops38h 30m

$758

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Hungary?

The cheapest month to fly to Hungary 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 Hungary, with average flight prices from California averaging around $397.

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

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Hungary from California when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Hungary for around $710 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Hungary from California for as low as $602 on momondo.

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Frequently asked questions about flying from California to Hungary

When did momondo last update prices for flights from California to Hungary?
Prices for flights from California to Hungary are updated daily.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from California to Hungary?
As of June 2026, there are 16 operators available to choose from for flights from California to Hungary.
How old do you have to be to fly from California to Hungary?
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 Hungary.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Hungary?
The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to Hungary 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 Hungary. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

Best airlines flying from California to Hungary

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Scandinavian Airlines	PriceFrom $427	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 1,834 reviews	Search Scandinavian Airlines flights
American Airlines	PriceFrom $448	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.1 11,700 reviews	Search American Airlines flights
Finnair	PriceFrom $453	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.6 1,412 reviews	Search Finnair flights
British Airways	PriceFrom $456	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.7 8,054 reviews	Search British Airways flights
SWISS	PriceFrom $490	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.5 1,971 reviews	Search SWISS flights
Lufthansa	PriceFrom $497	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.8 8,074 reviews	Search Lufthansa flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom $502	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 9,860 reviews	Search United Airlines flights
Air France	PriceFrom $504	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 1,609 reviews	Search Air France flights
Air Canada	PriceFrom $506	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.1 11,218 reviews	Search Air Canada flights
Delta	PriceFrom $512	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.8 8,416 reviews	Search Delta flights

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Can I find flights from California to Hungary with flexible booking policies on momondo?

momondo does allow users to show only those flights to Hungary from California which offer a flexible booking policy as well as other useful filters and features.

How can momondo help me find flights from California to Hungary?

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