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Cheap flights from San Francisco to Budapest from $265

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Scandinavian Airlines Logo
5:40 pm - 7:10 pm
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BUD
17h 30m
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7:55 pm - 3:35 pm
BUD
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SFO
27h 40m
1 stop
$520Scandinavian Airlines
Tue, Mar 10 - Mon, Mar 16
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4:45 pm - 9:45 am
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32h 00m
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7:50 pm - 2:40 pm
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27h 50m
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$532Scandinavian Airlines
Mon, Apr 20 - Mon, Apr 27
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7:40 pm - 11:35 pm
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BUD
18h 55m
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5:30 pm - 5:55 pm
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SFO
33h 25m
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$538Multiple Airlines
Thu, Apr 16 - Wed, Apr 22
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5:40 pm - 6:10 pm
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BUD
16h 30m
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7:50 pm - 2:40 pm
BUD
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27h 50m
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$541Scandinavian Airlines
Sat, Mar 28 - Mon, Apr 13
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7:40 pm - 11:35 pm
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BUD
18h 55m
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Multiple Airlines Logo
5:30 pm - 5:55 pm
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SFO
33h 25m
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$543Multiple Airlines
Thu, Apr 16 - Wed, Apr 22
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4:45 pm - 7:10 pm
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BUD
17h 25m
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7:50 pm - 2:40 pm
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27h 50m
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$547Scandinavian Airlines
Mon, Aug 17 - Mon, Aug 31
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7:40 pm - 9:25 pm
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16h 45m
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Multiple Airlines Logo
5:40 pm - 5:55 pm
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33h 15m
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$551Multiple Airlines
Thu, Apr 16 - Wed, Apr 22
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5:40 pm - 7:10 pm
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17h 30m
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7:50 pm - 2:40 pm
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27h 50m
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$560Scandinavian Airlines
Mon, Mar 16 - Wed, Apr 1
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17h 30m
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7:50 pm - 2:40 pm
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$561Scandinavian Airlines
Mon, Mar 16 - Wed, Apr 1
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4:45 pm - 9:45 am
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32h 00m
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7:50 pm - 2:40 pm
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27h 50m
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$562Scandinavian Airlines
Mon, Apr 20 - Mon, Apr 27

British Airways flights from San Francisco to Budapest

Our best British Airways deals on San Francisco to Budapest flight tickets
British Airways
Mar 29
SFO7:30 pmSan Francisco
20h 40m
1 stop
BUD1:10 amBudapest Ferenc Liszt Intl
Apr 4
BUD6:00 pmBudapest Ferenc Liszt Intl
28h 50m
1 stop
SFO1:50 pmSan Francisco
$631
British Airways
Mar 25
SFO6:30 pmSan Francisco
14h 50m
1 stop
BUD5:20 pmBudapest Ferenc Liszt Intl
Apr 8
BUD2:50 pmBudapest Ferenc Liszt Intl
32h 00m
1 stop
SFO1:50 pmSan Francisco
$637
British Airways
Apr 17
SFO4:35 pmSan Francisco
22h 35m
1 stop
BUD12:10 amBudapest Ferenc Liszt Intl
Apr 23
BUD5:55 pmBudapest Ferenc Liszt Intl
28h 55m
1 stop
SFO1:50 pmSan Francisco
$638

Scandinavian Airlines flights from San Francisco to Budapest

Our best Scandinavian Airlines deals on San Francisco to Budapest flight tickets
Scandinavian Airlines
Mar 10
SFO5:40 pmSan Francisco
17h 30m
1 stop
BUD7:10 pmBudapest Ferenc Liszt Intl
Mar 16
BUD7:55 pmBudapest Ferenc Liszt Intl
27h 40m
1 stop
SFO3:35 pmSan Francisco
$520
Scandinavian Airlines
Apr 20
SFO4:45 pmSan Francisco
32h 00m
1 stop
BUD9:45 amBudapest Ferenc Liszt Intl
Apr 27
BUD7:50 pmBudapest Ferenc Liszt Intl
27h 50m
1 stop
SFO2:40 pmSan Francisco
$532
Scandinavian Airlines
Mar 28
SFO5:40 pmSan Francisco
16h 30m
1 stop
BUD6:10 pmBudapest Ferenc Liszt Intl
Apr 13
BUD7:50 pmBudapest Ferenc Liszt Intl
27h 50m
1 stop
SFO2:40 pmSan Francisco
$541

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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 February 21, 2026.
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San Francisco

Tue 3/10

5:40 pm-7:10 pm

1 stop17h 30m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Mon 3/16

7:55 pm-3:35 pm

1 stop27h 40m

$520

San FranciscoBudapest

SFO - BUD

SFOBUD

San Francisco

Mon 4/20

4:45 pm-9:45 am

1 stop32h 00m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Mon 4/27

7:50 pm-2:40 pm

1 stop27h 50m

$532

San FranciscoBudapest

SFO - BUD

SFOBUD

San Francisco

Thu 4/16

7:40 pm-11:35 pm

1 stop18h 55m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Wed 4/22

5:30 pm-5:55 pm

1 stop33h 25m

$538

San FranciscoBudapest

SFO - BUD

SFOBUD

San Francisco

Sat 3/28

5:40 pm-6:10 pm

1 stop16h 30m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Mon 4/13

7:50 pm-2:40 pm

1 stop27h 50m

$541

San FranciscoBudapest

SFO - BUD

SFOBUD

San Francisco

Thu 4/16

7:40 pm-11:35 pm

1 stop18h 55m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Wed 4/22

5:30 pm-5:55 pm

1 stop33h 25m

$543

San FranciscoBudapest

SFO - BUD

SFOBUD

San Francisco

Mon 8/17

4:45 pm-7:10 pm

1 stop17h 25m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Mon 8/31

7:50 pm-2:40 pm

1 stop27h 50m

$547

San FranciscoBudapest

SFO - BUD

SFOBUD

San Francisco

Thu 4/16

7:40 pm-9:25 pm

1 stop16h 45m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Wed 4/22

5:40 pm-5:55 pm

2 stops33h 15m

$551

San FranciscoBudapest

SFO - BUD

SFOBUD

San Francisco

Mon 3/16

5:40 pm-7:10 pm

1 stop17h 30m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Wed 4/1

7:50 pm-2:40 pm

1 stop27h 50m

$560

San FranciscoBudapest

SFO - BUD

SFOBUD

San Francisco

Mon 3/16

5:40 pm-7:10 pm

1 stop17h 30m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Wed 4/1

7:50 pm-2:40 pm

1 stop27h 50m

$561

San FranciscoBudapest

SFO - BUD

SFOBUD

San Francisco

Mon 4/20

4:45 pm-9:45 am

1 stop32h 00m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Mon 4/27

7:50 pm-2:40 pm

1 stop27h 50m

$562

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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 $642, 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 $650.

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 $845 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 $814 on momondo.

Can stopping save me money on San Francisco to Budapest flights?

You could potentially save up to 19% on your flight if you consider stops on a San Francisco to Budapest flight.

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

As of February 2026, prices for San Francisco to Budapest flights are approximately 28% more expensive when compared to flights at the same time last year.

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Fastest flight time

15h 20m

Direct flights

None
The fastest flight from San Francisco to Budapest takes 15h 20m
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 15h 20m, 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.

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  • 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.

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Best airlines flying from San Francisco to Budapest

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Scandinavian AirlinesPriceFrom $290Free CancellationRating
7.3
1,693 reviews
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DeltaPriceFrom $512Free CancellationRating
7.9
8,240 reviews
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SWISSPriceFrom $548Free CancellationRating
7.5
1,878 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom $582Free CancellationRating
7.4
9,338 reviews
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LufthansaPriceFrom $606Free CancellationRating
6.8
7,802 reviews
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Turkish AirlinesPriceFrom $608Free CancellationRating
7.3
4,229 reviews
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British AirwaysPriceFrom $643Free CancellationRating
6.7
7,757 reviews
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CondorPriceFrom $650Free CancellationRating
6.4
400 reviews
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KLMPriceFrom $665Free CancellationRating
7.7
1,457 reviews
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Brussels AirlinesPriceFrom $739Free CancellationRating
7.2
387 reviews
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