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Air Canada Logo
10:48 am - 8:45 amSFO-BUD
36h 57m2 stops
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6:20 am - 9:28 amBUD-SFO
36h 08m2 stops
$620Air Canada
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Thu, Oct 23 - Wed, Nov 12
United Airlines Logo
9:40 pm - 9:10 pmSFO-BUD
14h 30m1 stop
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2:35 pm - 8:10 pmBUD-SFO
14h 35m1 stop
$623United Airlines
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Thu, Dec 4 - Wed, Dec 10
Lufthansa Logo
9:40 pm - 9:10 pmSFO-BUD
14h 30m1 stop
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10:05 am - 1:15 amBUD-SFO
24h 10m2 stops
$624Lufthansa
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Sun, Nov 2 - Sun, Nov 16
Scandinavian Airlines Logo
4:40 pm - 9:40 amSFO-BUD
32h 00m1 stop
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10:25 am - 10:58 pmBUD-SFO
21h 33m2 stops
$625Scandinavian Airlines
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Fri, Dec 5 - Tue, Dec 9
Turkish Airlines Logo
6:45 pm - 8:00 amSFO-BUD
28h 15m1 stop
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8:05 pm - 5:45 pmBUD-SFO
29h 40m1 stop
$626Turkish Airlines
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Mon, Sep 22 - Fri, Oct 31
SWISS Logo
7:30 pm - 11:05 pmSFO-BUD
18h 35m1 stop
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6:15 am - 4:30 pmBUD-SFO
19h 15m1 stop
$631SWISS
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Fri, Oct 24 - Fri, Nov 14
Lufthansa Logo
9:05 pm - 9:10 pmSFO-BUD
16h 05m1 stop
Lufthansa Logo
1:20 pm - 7:35 pmBUD-SFO
15h 15m1 stop
$638Lufthansa
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Sat, Oct 25 - Fri, Nov 14
SWISS Logo
7:30 pm - 7:15 pmSFO-BUD
14h 45m1 stop
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8:00 pm - 4:30 pmBUD-SFO
29h 30m1 stop
$658SWISS
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Fri, Oct 24 - Mon, Nov 17
Turkish Airlines Logo
12:40 pm - 8:00 amSFO-BUD
34h 20m1 stop
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8:55 am - 10:35 amBUD-SFO
34h 40m1 stop
$663Turkish Airlines
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Fri, Oct 10 - Fri, Oct 17
British Airways Logo
4:30 pm - 1:00 amSFO-BUD
23h 30m1 stop
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7:25 am - 1:50 pmBUD-SFO
15h 25m1 stop
$680British Airways
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Tue, Sep 30 - Tue, Oct 14

United Airlines flights from San Francisco to Budapest

Our best United Airlines deals on San Francisco to Budapest flight tickets
United Airlines
Dec 4
SFO9:40 pmSan Francisco
14h 30m
1 stop
BUD9:10 pmBudapest Ferenc Liszt Intl
Dec 10
BUD2:35 pmBudapest Ferenc Liszt Intl
14h 35m
1 stop
SFO8:10 pmSan Francisco
$623
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United Airlines
Oct 23
SFO2:40 pmSan Francisco
13h 45m
1 stop
BUD1:25 pmBudapest Ferenc Liszt Intl
Nov 13
BUD2:25 pmBudapest Ferenc Liszt Intl
14h 45m
1 stop
SFO8:10 pmSan Francisco
$627
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United Airlines
Oct 22
SFO2:20 pmSan Francisco
14h 45m
1 stop
BUD2:05 pmBudapest Ferenc Liszt Intl
Nov 16
BUD9:40 amBudapest Ferenc Liszt Intl
15h 50m
1 stop
SFO4:30 pmSan Francisco
$628
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Scandinavian Airlines flights from San Francisco to Budapest

Our best Scandinavian Airlines deals on San Francisco to Budapest flight tickets
Scandinavian Airlines
Dec 5
SFO4:40 pmSan Francisco
32h 00m
1 stop
BUD9:40 amBudapest Ferenc Liszt Intl
Dec 9
BUD10:25 amBudapest Ferenc Liszt Intl
21h 33m
2 stops
SFO10:58 pmSan Francisco
$625
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Scandinavian Airlines
Nov 3
SFO3:30 pmSan Francisco
33h 10m
2 stops
BUD9:40 amBudapest Ferenc Liszt Intl
Nov 7
BUD10:25 amBudapest Ferenc Liszt Intl
20h 32m
2 stops
SFO9:57 pmSan Francisco
$645
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Scandinavian Airlines
Oct 5
SFO6:00 amSan Francisco
23h 15m
2 stops
BUD2:15 pmBudapest Ferenc Liszt Intl
Oct 13
BUD2:55 pmBudapest Ferenc Liszt Intl
37h 59m
2 stops
SFO7:54 pmSan Francisco
$646
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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 September 16, 2025.
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SFO - BUD

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San Francisco

Thu 10/23

10:48 am-8:45 am

2 stops36h 57m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Wed 11/12

6:20 am-9:28 am

2 stops36h 08m

$620

San FranciscoBudapest

SFO - BUD

SFOBUD

San Francisco

Thu 12/4

9:40 pm-9:10 pm

1 stop14h 30m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Wed 12/10

2:35 pm-8:10 pm

1 stop14h 35m

$623

San FranciscoBudapest

SFO - BUD

SFOBUD

San Francisco

Sun 11/2

9:40 pm-9:10 pm

1 stop14h 30m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Sun 11/16

10:05 am-1:15 am

2 stops24h 10m

$624

San FranciscoBudapest

SFO - BUD

SFOBUD

San Francisco

Fri 12/5

4:40 pm-9:40 am

1 stop32h 00m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Tue 12/9

10:25 am-10:58 pm

2 stops21h 33m

$625

San FranciscoBudapest

SFO - BUD

SFOBUD

San Francisco

Mon 9/22

6:45 pm-8:00 am

1 stop28h 15m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Fri 10/31

8:05 pm-5:45 pm

1 stop29h 40m

$626

San FranciscoBudapest

SFO - BUD

SFOBUD

San Francisco

Fri 10/24

7:30 pm-11:05 pm

1 stop18h 35m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Fri 11/14

6:15 am-4:30 pm

1 stop19h 15m

$631

San FranciscoBudapest

SFO - BUD

SFOBUD

San Francisco

Sat 10/25

9:05 pm-9:10 pm

1 stop16h 05m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Fri 11/14

1:20 pm-7:35 pm

1 stop15h 15m

$638

San FranciscoBudapest

SFO - BUD

SFOBUD

San Francisco

Fri 10/24

7:30 pm-7:15 pm

1 stop14h 45m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Mon 11/17

8:00 pm-4:30 pm

1 stop29h 30m

$658

San FranciscoBudapest

SFO - BUD

SFOBUD

San Francisco

Fri 10/10

12:40 pm-8:00 am

1 stop34h 20m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Fri 10/17

8:55 am-10:35 am

1 stop34h 40m

$663

San FranciscoBudapest

SFO - BUD

SFOBUD

San Francisco

Tue 9/30

4:30 pm-1:00 am

1 stop23h 30m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Tue 10/14

7:25 am-1:50 pm

1 stop15h 25m

$680

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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 $660, 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 $682.

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 $869 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 September 2025, prices for San Francisco to Budapest flights are approximately 14% more expensive when compared to flights at the same time last year.

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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 13h 45m, 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.

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Best airlines flying from San Francisco to Budapest

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Scandinavian AirlinesPriceFrom $372Free CancellationRating
7.4
1,486 reviews
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American AirlinesPriceFrom $533Free CancellationRating
7.2
10,000 reviews
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SWISSPriceFrom $549Free CancellationRating
7.6
1,737 reviews
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Turkish AirlinesPriceFrom $601Free CancellationRating
7.3
3,968 reviews
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British AirwaysPriceFrom $619Free CancellationRating
6.7
7,363 reviews
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Brussels AirlinesPriceFrom $621Free CancellationRating
7.2
359 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom $635Free CancellationRating
7.4
8,924 reviews
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KLMPriceFrom $639Free CancellationRating
7.8
1,386 reviews
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LufthansaPriceFrom $664Free CancellationRating
6.8
7,407 reviews
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DeltaPriceFrom $700Free CancellationRating
7.9
7,957 reviews
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