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Cheap flights from San Francisco to Budapest from $344

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Brussels Airlines Logo
8:25 am - 5:00 pmSFO-BUD
23h 35m2 stops
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6:20 am - 12:40 pmBUD-SFO
15h 20m1 stop
$542Brussels Airlines
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Wed, Dec 3 - Wed, Dec 10
Lufthansa Logo
9:40 pm - 9:10 pmSFO-BUD
14h 30m1 stop
Lufthansa Logo
10:00 am - 7:35 pmBUD-SFO
18h 35m1 stop
$555Lufthansa
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Wed, Dec 3 - Wed, Dec 10
Scandinavian Airlines Logo
7:10 am - 9:40 amSFO-BUD
17h 30m2 stops
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10:25 am - 11:16 pmBUD-SFO
21h 51m2 stops
$561Scandinavian Airlines
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Sun, Feb 1 - Thu, Feb 12
SWISS Logo
7:25 pm - 7:10 pmSFO-BUD
14h 45m1 stop
SWISS Logo
9:40 am - 4:30 pmBUD-SFO
15h 50m1 stop
$584SWISS
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Tue, Feb 3 - Tue, Feb 17
United Airlines Logo
9:40 pm - 9:10 pmSFO-BUD
14h 30m1 stop
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6:20 am - 12:40 pmBUD-SFO
15h 20m1 stop
$598United Airlines
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Wed, Nov 26 - Wed, Dec 10
SWISS Logo
11:45 am - 6:55 pmSFO-BUD
22h 10m2 stops
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8:00 pm - 4:30 pmBUD-SFO
29h 30m1 stop
$614SWISS
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Thu, Nov 27 - Thu, Dec 11
Turkish Airlines Logo
6:50 pm - 1:05 pmSFO-BUD
33h 15m1 stop
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8:05 pm - 4:45 pmBUD-SFO
29h 40m1 stop
$620Turkish Airlines
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Tue, Feb 3 - Tue, Feb 17
British Airways Logo
5:30 pm - 11:20 pmSFO-BUD
20h 50m1 stop
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7:40 am - 3:00 pmBUD-SFO
16h 20m1 stop
$625British Airways
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Mon, Jan 5 - Tue, Jan 13
British Airways Logo
8:40 pm - 4:10 pmSFO-BUD
34h 30m1 stop
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6:55 am - 3:00 pmBUD-SFO
17h 05m1 stop
$626British Airways
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Thu, Jan 8 - Sun, Jan 18
United Airlines Logo
9:40 pm - 9:10 pmSFO-BUD
14h 30m1 stop
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6:20 am - 12:40 pmBUD-SFO
15h 20m1 stop
$650United Airlines
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Lufthansa flights from San Francisco to Budapest

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Lufthansa
Dec 3
SFO9:40 pmSan Francisco
14h 30m
1 stop
BUD9:10 pmBudapest Ferenc Liszt Intl
Dec 10
BUD10:00 amBudapest Ferenc Liszt Intl
18h 35m
1 stop
SFO7:35 pmSan Francisco
$555
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Lufthansa
Nov 28
SFO9:40 pmSan Francisco
14h 30m
1 stop
BUD9:10 pmBudapest Ferenc Liszt Intl
Dec 12
BUD6:25 amBudapest Ferenc Liszt Intl
20h 03m
2 stops
SFO5:28 pmSan Francisco
$600
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Lufthansa
Dec 5
SFO9:40 pmSan Francisco
14h 30m
1 stop
BUD9:10 pmBudapest Ferenc Liszt Intl
Dec 16
BUD6:05 amBudapest Ferenc Liszt Intl
15h 35m
1 stop
SFO12:40 pmSan Francisco
$604
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Air Canada flights from San Francisco to Budapest

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Air Canada
Jan 11
SFO8:25 amSan Francisco
39h 25m
2 stops
BUD8:50 amBudapest Ferenc Liszt Intl
Jan 20
BUD6:05 amBudapest Ferenc Liszt Intl
24h 17m
2 stops
SFO9:22 pmSan Francisco
$653
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Air Canada
Dec 30
SFO8:30 amSan Francisco
19h 05m
2 stops
BUD12:35 pmBudapest Ferenc Liszt Intl
Jan 13
BUD7:55 amBudapest Ferenc Liszt Intl
22h 54m
2 stops
SFO9:49 pmSan Francisco
$658
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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 7, 2025.
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SFO - BUD

SFOBUD

San Francisco

Wed 12/3

8:25 am-5:00 pm

2 stops23h 35m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Wed 12/10

6:20 am-12:40 pm

1 stop15h 20m

$542

San FranciscoBudapest

SFO - BUD

SFOBUD

San Francisco

Wed 12/3

9:40 pm-9:10 pm

1 stop14h 30m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Wed 12/10

10:00 am-7:35 pm

1 stop18h 35m

$555

San FranciscoBudapest

SFO - BUD

SFOBUD

San Francisco

Sun 2/1

7:10 am-9:40 am

2 stops17h 30m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Thu 2/12

10:25 am-11:16 pm

2 stops21h 51m

$561

San FranciscoBudapest

SFO - BUD

SFOBUD

San Francisco

Tue 2/3

7:25 pm-7:10 pm

1 stop14h 45m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Tue 2/17

9:40 am-4:30 pm

1 stop15h 50m

$584

San FranciscoBudapest

SFO - BUD

SFOBUD

San Francisco

Wed 11/26

9:40 pm-9:10 pm

1 stop14h 30m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Wed 12/10

6:20 am-12:40 pm

1 stop15h 20m

$598

San FranciscoBudapest

SFO - BUD

SFOBUD

San Francisco

Thu 11/27

11:45 am-6:55 pm

2 stops22h 10m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Thu 12/11

8:00 pm-4:30 pm

1 stop29h 30m

$614

San FranciscoBudapest

SFO - BUD

SFOBUD

San Francisco

Tue 2/3

6:50 pm-1:05 pm

1 stop33h 15m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Tue 2/17

8:05 pm-4:45 pm

1 stop29h 40m

$620

San FranciscoBudapest

SFO - BUD

SFOBUD

San Francisco

Mon 1/5

5:30 pm-11:20 pm

1 stop20h 50m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Tue 1/13

7:40 am-3:00 pm

1 stop16h 20m

$625

San FranciscoBudapest

SFO - BUD

SFOBUD

San Francisco

Thu 1/8

8:40 pm-4:10 pm

1 stop34h 30m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Sun 1/18

6:55 am-3:00 pm

1 stop17h 05m

$626

San FranciscoBudapest

SFO - BUD

SFOBUD

San Francisco

Thu 11/27

9:40 pm-9:10 pm

1 stop14h 30m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Thu 12/11

6:20 am-12:40 pm

1 stop15h 20m

$650

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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 $665, 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 $858 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 $721 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.

When to book flights from San Francisco to Budapest

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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Cheap San Francisco to Budapest (SFO to BUD) flight deals and tips

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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 00m, 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
1,567 reviews
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SWISSPriceFrom $548Free CancellationRating
7.5
1,779 reviews
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Turkish AirlinesPriceFrom $601Free CancellationRating
7.3
4,035 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom $615Free CancellationRating
7.4
9,009 reviews
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Brussels AirlinesPriceFrom $621Free CancellationRating
7.2
369 reviews
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LufthansaPriceFrom $621Free CancellationRating
6.8
7,557 reviews
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British AirwaysPriceFrom $624Free CancellationRating
6.7
7,501 reviews
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DeltaPriceFrom $633Free CancellationRating
7.9
8,003 reviews
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American AirlinesPriceFrom $642Free CancellationRating
7.2
11,044 reviews
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KLMPriceFrom $665Free CancellationRating
7.7
1,408 reviews
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