Which airport is the most popular layover for flights between Washington, D.C. and Budapest?

Copenhagen (CPH) was the most common stop: 28% of momondo users choosing 1-stop flights on this route connected there.

What airlines fly to Budapest?

Lufthansa, United Airlines and British Airways are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Budapest from Washington, D.C. according to our data. Lufthansa is the first choice among our users, with 34% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to Budapest. Keep in mind that there are 8 different airlines that fly to Budapest on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

Which layover airport has the shortest connection time from Washington, D.C. to Budapest?

Frankfurt am Main (FRA) has the shortest average layover time for this route: 1h 37m.

How long does it take to fly to Budapest?

If you’re flying from a popular airport in Washington, D.C., such as Washington, D.C. or Baltimore, and flying into Budapest, then you can expect flight times to average 11h 47m and 13h 25m, respectively.

Which layover airport offers the lowest fares from Washington, D.C. to Budapest?

Flights via Vienna (VIE) offer the lowest average round-trip price of $569.

Which layover airport has the shortest travel time from Washington, D.C. to Budapest?

Flights connecting via Vienna (VIE) have the shortest average one-way travel time: 10h 10m.

What is the cheapest airline that flies from Washington, D.C. to Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl?

British Airways, Delta, and United Airlines are the most popular carriers operating from Washington, D.C. to Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

When did momondo last update prices for flights from Washington, D.C. to Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl Airport?

Prices for flights from Washington, D.C. to Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl Airport are refreshed on a daily basis.

How many operators does momondo search for flights from Washington, D.C. to Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl Airport?

There are 8 operators available for flights from Washington, D.C. to Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl Airport as of July 2026.

How old do you have to be to fly from Washington, D.C. 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 Washington, D.C. 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 you'll need for your trip to Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl Airport may differ based on your itinerary and personal situation. Typically, you should have several documents on hand, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl Airport. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

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Q: What is the typical price of a round-trip flight between Washington, D.C. and Budapest?

Prices are currently low for flights on this route. Typical prices usually range from $814 to $1,269. The lowest price recently found on this route was $618.

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8:30 pm - 5:05 pm

BWI

BUD

14h 35m

2 stops

6:45 am - 7:25 pm

BUD

BWI

18h 40m

2 stops

$618Multiple Airlines

Sat, Aug 22 - Fri, Sep 4

8:30 pm - 12:00 pm

BWI

BUD

33h 30m

3 stops

6:30 am - 7:40 pm

BUD

BWI

18h 10m

2 stops

$658Multiple Airlines

Fri, Oct 16 - Sun, Oct 25

8:30 pm - 2:15 pm

BWI

BUD

35h 45m

3 stops

12:00 pm - 10:15 pm

BUD

BWI

16h 15m

2 stops

$661Multiple Airlines

Sun, Aug 23 - Sun, Aug 30

8:30 pm - 6:30 pm

BWI

BUD

16h 00m

2 stops

2:55 pm - 7:25 pm

BUD

BWI

34h 30m

3 stops

$671Multiple Airlines

Tue, Sep 8 - Mon, Sep 14

11:50 am - 9:45 am

DCA

BUD

15h 55m

2 stops

7:50 pm - 7:53 pm

BUD

DCA

30h 03m

2 stops

$768Scandinavian Airlines

Mon, Aug 24 - Tue, Sep 8

11:50 am - 9:45 am

DCA

BUD

15h 55m

2 stops

7:50 pm - 7:53 pm

BUD

DCA

30h 03m

2 stops

$769Scandinavian Airlines

Wed, Sep 2 - Tue, Sep 8

9:45 pm - 8:05 am

IAD

BUD

28h 20m

1 stop

2:10 pm - 11:35 am

BUD

IAD

27h 25m

1 stop

$770Turkish Airlines

Tue, Sep 8 - Mon, Sep 14

9:45 pm - 8:05 am

IAD

BUD

28h 20m

1 stop

2:10 pm - 11:35 am

BUD

IAD

27h 25m

1 stop

$771Turkish Airlines

Tue, Sep 8 - Mon, Sep 14

1:20 pm - 12:35 pm

IAD

BUD

17h 15m

2 stops

1:20 pm - 8:10 pm

BUD

IAD

36h 50m

2 stops

$774Air Canada

Mon, Dec 7 - Mon, Dec 21

4:00 pm - 12:35 pm

DCA

BUD

14h 35m

2 stops

2:25 pm - 3:24 pm

BUD

DCA

30h 59m

2 stops

$777Air Canada

Wed, Dec 9 - Wed, Dec 23

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Sep 8

IAD9:45 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

28h 20m

1 stop

BUD8:05 amBudapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Sep 14

BUD2:10 pmBudapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

27h 25m

1 stop

IAD11:35 amWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

$770

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Sep 8

IAD9:45 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

28h 20m

1 stop

BUD8:05 amBudapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Sep 14

BUD2:10 pmBudapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

27h 25m

1 stop

IAD11:35 amWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

$771

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Aug 25

IAD9:45 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

15h 50m

1 stop

BUD7:35 pmBudapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Dec 19

BUD1:55 pmBudapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

27h 50m

1 stop

IAD11:45 amWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

$790

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Aug 24

DCA11:50 amWashington, D.C. Reagan-National

15h 55m

2 stops

BUD9:45 amBudapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Sep 8

BUD7:50 pmBudapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

30h 03m

2 stops

DCA7:53 pmWashington, D.C. Reagan-National

$768

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Sep 1

IAD12:29 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

24h 41m

2 stops

BUD7:10 pmBudapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Sep 15

BUD7:50 pmBudapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

27h 10m

1 stop

IAD5:00 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

$769

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Oct 11

IAD12:30 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

24h 40m

2 stops

BUD7:10 pmBudapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Oct 15

BUD7:50 pmBudapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

27h 10m

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IAD5:00 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

$773

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Sat 8/22

8:30 pm-5:05 pm

2 stops14h 35m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Fri 9/4

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2 stops18h 40m

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BWI - BUD

BWIBUD

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Fri 10/16

8:30 pm-12:00 pm

3 stops33h 30m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Sun 10/25

6:30 am-7:40 pm

2 stops18h 10m

$658

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BWI - BUD

BWIBUD

Baltimore/Washington

Sun 8/23

8:30 pm-2:15 pm

3 stops35h 45m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Sun 8/30

12:00 pm-10:15 pm

2 stops16h 15m

$661

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BWI - BUD

BWIBUD

Baltimore/Washington

Tue 9/8

8:30 pm-6:30 pm

2 stops16h 00m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Mon 9/14

2:55 pm-7:25 pm

3 stops34h 30m

$671

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DCA - BUD

DCABUD

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 8/24

11:50 am-9:45 am

2 stops15h 55m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Tue 9/8

7:50 pm-7:53 pm

2 stops30h 03m

$768

Washington, D.C.Budapest

DCA - BUD

DCABUD

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 9/2

11:50 am-9:45 am

2 stops15h 55m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Tue 9/8

7:50 pm-7:53 pm

2 stops30h 03m

$769

Washington, D.C.Budapest

IAD - BUD

IADBUD

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 9/8

9:45 pm-8:05 am

1 stop28h 20m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Mon 9/14

2:10 pm-11:35 am

1 stop27h 25m

$770

Washington, D.C.Budapest

IAD - BUD

IADBUD

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 9/8

9:45 pm-8:05 am

1 stop28h 20m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Mon 9/14

2:10 pm-11:35 am

1 stop27h 25m

$771

Washington, D.C.Budapest

IAD - BUD

IADBUD

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 12/7

1:20 pm-12:35 pm

2 stops17h 15m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Mon 12/21

1:20 pm-8:10 pm

2 stops36h 50m

$774

Washington, D.C.Budapest

DCA - BUD

DCABUD

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 12/9

4:00 pm-12:35 pm

2 stops14h 35m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Wed 12/23

2:25 pm-3:24 pm

2 stops30h 59m

$777

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What is the typical price of a round-trip flight between Washington, D.C. and Budapest?

What is the cheapest month to fly to Budapest?

The cheapest month to fly to Budapest from Washington, D.C. is in July. Flight prices, which tend to average around $308, are often lower during this time because this is during the off-season. The month of May is another great option to travel to Budapest, with average flight prices from Washington, D.C. averaging around $444.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Budapest?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Budapest from Washington, D.C. when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Budapest for around $825 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Budapest from Washington, D.C. for as low as $659 on momondo.

Can stopping save me money on Washington, D.C. to Budapest flights?

You could potentially save up to 33% on your flight if you consider stops on a Washington, D.C. to Budapest flight.

How have Washington, D.C. to Budapest flight prices changed over time?

As of July 2026, prices for Washington, D.C. to Budapest flights are approximately 66% cheaper when compared to flights at the same time last year.

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How far is Washington, D.C. to Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl by plane?
A flight from Washington, D.C. to Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl will travel around 4554.8 mi. Typically, this will take 11h 20m by plane in normal conditions.
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There are 8 operators available for flights from Washington, D.C. to Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl Airport as of July 2026.
How old do you have to be to fly from Washington, D.C. 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 Washington, D.C. 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 you'll need for your trip to Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl Airport may differ based on your itinerary and personal situation. Typically, you should have several documents on hand, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl Airport. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.
What is the most popular airline from Washington, D.C. to Budapest?
momondo data reveals that the most frequently booked airline on the route from Washington, D.C. to Budapest is United Airlines, representing 25% of all bookings. The subsequent popular airlines are Lufthansa at 23%, British Airways at 14%, and Scandinavian Airlines at 12%.

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