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8:25 am - 12:35 pmSFO-BUD
19h 10m2 stops
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12:20 pm - 7:05 pmBUD-SFO
15h 45m1 stop
$444Lufthansa
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Wed, Jan 21 - Wed, Feb 4
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8:25 am - 5:00 pmSFO-BUD
23h 35m2 stops
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6:20 am - 1:40 pmBUD-SFO
15h 20m1 stop
$448Brussels Airlines
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Wed, Feb 25 - Wed, Mar 11
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9:25 pm - 9:10 pmSFO-BUD
14h 45m1 stop
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12:20 pm - 7:05 pmBUD-SFO
15h 45m1 stop
$459Lufthansa
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Wed, Jan 21 - Wed, Feb 4
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7:10 am - 9:40 amSFO-BUD
17h 30m2 stops
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7:55 pm - 3:35 pmBUD-SFO
27h 40m1 stop
$475Scandinavian Airlines
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Thu, Feb 26 - Thu, Mar 12
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8:30 am - 12:35 pmSFO-BUD
19h 05m2 stops
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7:55 am - 8:34 pmBUD-SFO
21h 39m2 stops
$477Multiple Airlines
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Tue, Jan 20 - Tue, Feb 3
Multiple Airlines Logo
9:05 pm - 11:30 pmSFO-BUD
17h 25m1 stop
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6:35 am - 7:42 pmBUD-SFO
22h 07m2 stops
$478Multiple Airlines
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Tue, Apr 28 - Tue, May 12
Multiple Airlines Logo
8:45 pm - 9:10 pmSFO-BUD
15h 25m1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
6:05 am - 12:40 pmBUD-SFO
15h 35m1 stop
$479Multiple Airlines
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Tue, Jan 20 - Tue, Feb 3
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5:30 pm - 11:00 pmSFO-BUD
20h 30m1 stop
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7:15 am - 3:00 pmBUD-SFO
16h 45m1 stop
$481British Airways
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Sun, Feb 1 - Thu, Feb 12
Multiple Airlines Logo
8:10 am - 12:40 pmSFO-BUD
19h 30m2 stops
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5:55 am - 9:21 pmBUD-SFO
24h 26m2 stops
$482Multiple Airlines
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Tue, Mar 31 - Tue, Apr 14
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8:45 pm - 9:10 pmSFO-BUD
15h 25m1 stop
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7:55 am - 8:34 pmBUD-SFO
21h 39m2 stops
$483Multiple Airlines
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Tue, Jan 20 - Tue, Feb 3

Lufthansa flights from San Francisco to Budapest

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Lufthansa
Jan 21
SFO8:25 amSan Francisco
19h 10m
2 stops
BUD12:35 pmBudapest Ferenc Liszt Intl
Feb 4
BUD12:20 pmBudapest Ferenc Liszt Intl
15h 45m
1 stop
SFO7:05 pmSan Francisco
$444
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Lufthansa
Jan 21
SFO9:25 pmSan Francisco
14h 45m
1 stop
BUD9:10 pmBudapest Ferenc Liszt Intl
Feb 4
BUD12:20 pmBudapest Ferenc Liszt Intl
15h 45m
1 stop
SFO7:05 pmSan Francisco
$459
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Lufthansa
Feb 25
SFO9:25 pmSan Francisco
14h 45m
1 stop
BUD9:10 pmBudapest Ferenc Liszt Intl
Mar 10
BUD6:05 amBudapest Ferenc Liszt Intl
15h 35m
1 stop
SFO1:40 pmSan Francisco
$498
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Scandinavian Airlines flights from San Francisco to Budapest

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Scandinavian Airlines
Feb 26
SFO7:10 amSan Francisco
17h 30m
2 stops
BUD9:40 amBudapest Ferenc Liszt Intl
Mar 12
BUD7:55 pmBudapest Ferenc Liszt Intl
27h 40m
1 stop
SFO3:35 pmSan Francisco
$475
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Scandinavian Airlines
Mar 9
SFO7:25 amSan Francisco
18h 15m
2 stops
BUD9:40 amBudapest Ferenc Liszt Intl
Mar 15
BUD7:55 pmBudapest Ferenc Liszt Intl
27h 40m
1 stop
SFO3:35 pmSan Francisco
$491
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Scandinavian Airlines
Feb 26
SFO7:10 amSan Francisco
17h 30m
2 stops
BUD9:40 amBudapest Ferenc Liszt Intl
Mar 9
BUD7:55 pmBudapest Ferenc Liszt Intl
27h 40m
1 stop
SFO3:35 pmSan Francisco
$492
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Customize your flight search to find flights from San Francisco 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 November 29, 2025.
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SFO - BUD

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San Francisco

Wed 1/21

8:25 am-12:35 pm

2 stops19h 10m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Wed 2/4

12:20 pm-7:05 pm

1 stop15h 45m

$444

San FranciscoBudapest

SFO - BUD

SFOBUD

San Francisco

Wed 2/25

8:25 am-5:00 pm

2 stops23h 35m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Wed 3/11

6:20 am-1:40 pm

1 stop15h 20m

$448

San FranciscoBudapest

SFO - BUD

SFOBUD

San Francisco

Wed 1/21

9:25 pm-9:10 pm

1 stop14h 45m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Wed 2/4

12:20 pm-7:05 pm

1 stop15h 45m

$459

San FranciscoBudapest

SFO - BUD

SFOBUD

San Francisco

Thu 2/26

7:10 am-9:40 am

2 stops17h 30m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Thu 3/12

7:55 pm-3:35 pm

1 stop27h 40m

$475

San FranciscoBudapest

SFO - BUD

SFOBUD

San Francisco

Tue 1/20

8:30 am-12:35 pm

2 stops19h 05m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Tue 2/3

7:55 am-8:34 pm

2 stops21h 39m

$477

San FranciscoBudapest

SFO - BUD

SFOBUD

San Francisco

Tue 4/28

9:05 pm-11:30 pm

1 stop17h 25m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Tue 5/12

6:35 am-7:42 pm

2 stops22h 07m

$478

San FranciscoBudapest

SFO - BUD

SFOBUD

San Francisco

Tue 1/20

8:45 pm-9:10 pm

1 stop15h 25m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Tue 2/3

6:05 am-12:40 pm

1 stop15h 35m

$479

San FranciscoBudapest

SFO - BUD

SFOBUD

San Francisco

Sun 2/1

5:30 pm-11:00 pm

1 stop20h 30m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Thu 2/12

7:15 am-3:00 pm

1 stop16h 45m

$481

San FranciscoBudapest

SFO - BUD

SFOBUD

San Francisco

Tue 3/31

8:10 am-12:40 pm

2 stops19h 30m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Tue 4/14

5:55 am-9:21 pm

2 stops24h 26m

$482

San FranciscoBudapest

SFO - BUD

SFOBUD

San Francisco

Tue 1/20

8:45 pm-9:10 pm

1 stop15h 25m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Tue 2/3

7:55 am-8:34 pm

2 stops21h 39m

$483

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What is the typical price of a round-trip flight between San Francisco and Budapest?

What is the cheapest month to fly to Budapest?

The cheapest month to fly to Budapest from San Francisco is in February. Flight prices, which tend to average around $650, 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 San Francisco averaging around $671.

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 $917. This is often the case because there is less demand to fly during this day of the week. Flights from San Francisco to Budapest on a Friday will generally be more expensive and average around $1,163. 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 afternoon is the cheapest time of day to fly from San Francisco to Budapest when you can find flight prices for as low as $792. Flying to Budapest in the afternoon is an ideal time because this is during off-peak travel hours. Flights at noon are often more expensive with an average ticket price of $1,168.

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

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Budapest from San Francisco when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Budapest for around $855 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Budapest from San Francisco for as low as $719 on momondo.

How have San Francisco to Budapest flight prices changed over time?

As of November 2025, prices for San Francisco to Budapest flights are approximately 17% more expensive when compared to flights at the same time last year.

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Are you open to changing your travel dates? Check out the ideal times to fly from San Francisco to Budapest according to our flight data. Find out which month and days have the cheapest flights.
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Fastest flight time

14h 30m

Direct flights

None
The fastest flight from San Francisco to Budapest takes 14h 30m
There are no direct flights from San Francisco to Budapest. There are no popular flight routes from San Francisco to Budapest.
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  • How far is San Francisco to Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl by plane?

    Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl is 6079.1 mi away from San Francisco. Flights usually cover this in 14h 05m, depending on flying conditions and air traffic around both airports.

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

    Prices for flights from San Francisco Airport to Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl Airport are updated daily.

  • How many operators does momondo search for flights from San Francisco Airport to Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl Airport?

  • How old do you have to be to fly from San Francisco Airport 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 San Francisco 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 San Francisco to Budapest?

Best airlines flying from San Francisco to Budapest

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Scandinavian AirlinesPriceFrom $372Free CancellationRating
7.4
1,590 reviews
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SWISSPriceFrom $548Free CancellationRating
7.5
1,797 reviews
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Turkish AirlinesPriceFrom $601Free CancellationRating
7.3
4,069 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom $615Free CancellationRating
7.4
9,056 reviews
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LufthansaPriceFrom $619Free CancellationRating
6.8
7,598 reviews
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Brussels AirlinesPriceFrom $621Free CancellationRating
7.2
371 reviews
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DeltaPriceFrom $633Free CancellationRating
7.9
8,010 reviews
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British AirwaysPriceFrom $638Free CancellationRating
6.7
7,544 reviews
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American AirlinesPriceFrom $642Free CancellationRating
7.2
11,043 reviews
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CondorPriceFrom $654Free CancellationRating
6.4
389 reviews
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