What airlines fly to Budapest?

Lufthansa, SWISS and Scandinavian Airlines are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Budapest from Los Angeles according to our data. Lufthansa is the first choice among our users, with 38% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to Budapest. Keep in mind that there are 14 different airlines that fly to Budapest on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

Which layover airport offers the lowest fares from Los Angeles to Budapest?

Flights via Madrid (MAD) offer the lowest average round-trip price of $494.

Which layover airport has the shortest connection time from Los Angeles to Budapest?

Helsinki (HEL) has the shortest average layover time for this route: 0h 48m.

Which airport is the most popular layover for flights between Los Angeles and Budapest?

Munich (MUC) was the most common stop: 27% of momondo users choosing 1-stop flights on this route connected there.

Which layover airport has the shortest travel time from Los Angeles to Budapest?

Flights connecting via Frankfurt am Main (FRA) have the shortest average one-way travel time: 13h 39m.

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

Scandinavian Airlines, United Airlines, and American Airlines are the most popular carriers operating from Los Angeles to Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

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

Prices for flights from Los Angeles Airport to Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl Airport are updated daily.

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As of February 2026, there are 14 operators available to choose from for flights from Los Angeles Airport to Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl Airport.

How old do you have to be to fly from Los Angeles Airport to Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl Airport?

The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel from Los Angeles Airport 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 required for your trip to Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl Airport can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s license, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl Airport. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.

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Prices are currently low for flights on this route. Typical prices usually range from $551 to $847. The lowest price recently found on this route was $502.

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8:55 pm - 12:10 am

LAX

BUD

18h 15m

1 stop

6:30 pm - 2:55 pm

BUD

LAX

29h 25m

1 stop

$502British Airways

Wed, Apr 15 - Wed, Apr 29

6:30 pm - 10:25 pm

LAX

BUD

18h 55m

1 stop

7:40 pm - 11:50 am

BUD

LAX

25h 10m

1 stop

$504Multiple Airlines

Sun, Aug 9 - Mon, Aug 24

8:20 pm - 12:55 am

LAX

BUD

19h 35m

1 stop

2:40 pm - 11:30 am

BUD

LAX

29h 50m

1 stop

$505American Airlines

Tue, Apr 14 - Tue, Apr 21

12:55 pm - 11:30 pm

LAX

BUD

25h 35m

2 stops

5:55 am - 1:10 pm

BUD

LAX

16h 15m

1 stop

$510United Airlines

Tue, Apr 21 - Mon, May 11

7:00 am - 11:30 pm

LAX

BUD

31h 30m

2 stops

5:55 am - 11:39 am

BUD

LAX

38h 44m

2 stops

$513United Airlines

Tue, Apr 14 - Tue, Apr 28

5:30 pm - 11:30 pm

LAX

BUD

21h 00m

1 stop

5:55 am - 7:15 pm

BUD

LAX

22h 20m

2 stops

$515United Airlines

Sun, Aug 9 - Mon, Aug 24

8:20 pm - 12:55 am

LAX

BUD

19h 35m

1 stop

11:40 am - 11:50 pm

BUD

LAX

21h 10m

2 stops

$516American Airlines

Tue, Apr 14 - Tue, Apr 21

8:55 pm - 12:10 am

LAX

BUD

18h 15m

1 stop

10:05 am - 6:25 pm

BUD

LAX

17h 20m

1 stop

$517British Airways

Wed, May 6 - Wed, May 27

9:00 am - 5:40 pm

LAX

BUD

23h 40m

2 stops

12:05 pm - 12:58 am

BUD

LAX

21h 53m

2 stops

$521Multiple Airlines

Tue, Apr 14 - Tue, Apr 21

7:40 am - 10:40 am

LAX

BUD

18h 00m

2 stops

6:00 am - 3:25 pm

BUD

LAX

18h 25m

2 stops

$523Delta

Tue, Apr 14 - Tue, Apr 28

United Airlines flights from Los Angeles to Budapest

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United Airlines

Apr 21

LAX12:55 pmLos Angeles

25h 35m

2 stops

BUD11:30 pmBudapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

May 11

BUD5:55 amBudapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

16h 15m

1 stop

LAX1:10 pmLos Angeles

$510

United Airlines

Apr 21

LAX7:00 amLos Angeles

31h 30m

2 stops

BUD11:30 pmBudapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

May 5

BUD6:00 amBudapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

18h 15m

1 stop

LAX3:15 pmLos Angeles

$511

United Airlines

Apr 15

LAX12:55 pmLos Angeles

25h 35m

2 stops

BUD11:30 pmBudapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Apr 29

BUD5:55 amBudapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

24h 04m

2 stops

LAX8:59 pmLos Angeles

$513

Scandinavian Airlines flights from Los Angeles to Budapest

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Scandinavian Airlines

Aug 15

LAX11:45 amLos Angeles

37h 00m

2 stops

BUD9:45 amBudapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Aug 31

BUD10:25 amBudapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

15h 25m

1 stop

LAX4:50 pmLos Angeles

$536

Scandinavian Airlines

Mar 30

LAX7:10 pmLos Angeles

15h 00m

1 stop

BUD7:10 pmBudapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Apr 15

BUD7:50 pmBudapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

30h 00m

1 stop

LAX4:50 pmLos Angeles

$540

Scandinavian Airlines

Apr 1

LAX7:10 pmLos Angeles

29h 35m

1 stop

BUD9:45 amBudapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Apr 8

BUD7:50 pmBudapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

30h 00m

1 stop

LAX4:50 pmLos Angeles

$571

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6:30 pm-2:55 pm

1 stop29h 25m

$502

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6:30 pm-10:25 pm

1 stop18h 55m

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7:40 pm-11:50 am

1 stop25h 10m

$504

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Los Angeles

Tue 4/14

8:20 pm-12:55 am

1 stop19h 35m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Tue 4/21

2:40 pm-11:30 am

1 stop29h 50m

$505

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12:55 pm-11:30 pm

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Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

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1 stop16h 15m

$510

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LAXBUD

Los Angeles

Tue 4/14

7:00 am-11:30 pm

2 stops31h 30m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Tue 4/28

5:55 am-11:39 am

2 stops38h 44m

$513

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LAX - BUD

LAXBUD

Los Angeles

Sun 8/9

5:30 pm-11:30 pm

1 stop21h 00m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Mon 8/24

5:55 am-7:15 pm

2 stops22h 20m

$515

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LAX - BUD

LAXBUD

Los Angeles

Tue 4/14

8:20 pm-12:55 am

1 stop19h 35m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Tue 4/21

11:40 am-11:50 pm

2 stops21h 10m

$516

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LAX - BUD

LAXBUD

Los Angeles

Wed 5/6

8:55 pm-12:10 am

1 stop18h 15m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Wed 5/27

10:05 am-6:25 pm

1 stop17h 20m

$517

Los AngelesBudapest

LAX - BUD

LAXBUD

Los Angeles

Tue 4/14

9:00 am-5:40 pm

2 stops23h 40m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Tue 4/21

12:05 pm-12:58 am

2 stops21h 53m

$521

Los AngelesBudapest

LAX - BUD

LAXBUD

Los Angeles

Tue 4/14

7:40 am-10:40 am

2 stops18h 00m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Tue 4/28

6:00 am-3:25 pm

2 stops18h 25m

$523

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What is the typical price of a round-trip flight between Los Angeles and Budapest?

What is the cheapest month to fly to Budapest?

The cheapest month to fly to Budapest from Los Angeles is in January. Flight prices, which tend to average around $520, 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 Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Budapest for around $743 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Budapest from Los Angeles for as low as $676 on momondo.

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

How have Los Angeles to Budapest flight prices changed over time?

As of February 2026, prices for Los Angeles to Budapest flights are approximately 33% more expensive when compared to flights at the same time last year.

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Los Angeles and Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl are 6210.1 mi apart from one another. By plane, this route typically takes 15h 00m.
When did momondo last update prices for flights from Los Angeles Airport to Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl Airport?
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How many operators does momondo search for flights from Los Angeles Airport to Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl Airport?
As of February 2026, there are 14 operators available to choose from for flights from Los Angeles Airport to Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl Airport.
How old do you have to be to fly from Los Angeles Airport to Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl Airport?
The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel from Los Angeles Airport 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 required for your trip to Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl Airport can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s license, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl Airport. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.
What is the most popular airline from Los Angeles to Budapest?
Based on momondo bookings for flights between Los Angeles and Budapest, the leading airline is Lufthansa, making up 21% of the total bookings. Other popular airlines include SWISS with 13%, Scandinavian Airlines with 12%, and British Airways with 10%.

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Scandinavian Airlines	PriceFrom $427	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.3 1,700 reviews	Search Scandinavian Airlines flights
American Airlines	PriceFrom $448	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.2 11,352 reviews	Search American Airlines flights
Finnair	PriceFrom $453	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.6 1,369 reviews	Search Finnair flights
British Airways	PriceFrom $466	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.7 7,770 reviews	Search British Airways flights
SWISS	PriceFrom $495	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.6 1,883 reviews	Search SWISS flights
Lufthansa	PriceFrom $499	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.8 7,814 reviews	Search Lufthansa flights
Air France	PriceFrom $500	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 1,538 reviews	Search Air France flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom $502	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 9,348 reviews	Search United Airlines flights
LOT	PriceFrom $524	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.5 1,182 reviews	Search LOT flights
Delta	PriceFrom $551	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.9 8,240 reviews	Search Delta flights

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