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$368 Find Cheap Flights from Budapest to Washington, D.C.

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Cheapest round-trip
$559
Overall average: $506
Lufthansa
Mon 12/15Fri 1/9
BUD - IAD • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$362
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Thu 5/7
BUD - BWI • 1 stop
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Cheapest • from $559 (round-trip)
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Best reviews • 7.5 score
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6 weeks
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Cheap Flights from Budapest to Washington, D.C. (BUD-WAS)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Budapest to Washington, D.C. that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Budapest to Washington, D.C.

Mon, Dec 15 - Fri, Jan 9
Lufthansa Logo
1:20 pm - 8:05 pmBUD-IAD
12h 45m1 stop
Lufthansa Logo
10:55 pm - 9:10 pmIAD-BUD
16h 15m1 stop
$559Lufthansa
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Wed, Dec 24 - Wed, Dec 31
United Airlines Logo
12:20 pm - 8:15 pmBUD-IAD
13h 55m1 stop
United Airlines Logo
12:40 pm - 12:35 pmIAD-BUD
17h 55m2 stops
$560United Airlines
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Mon, Dec 22 - Mon, Dec 29
SWISS Logo
8:00 pm - 4:40 pmBUD-IAD
26h 40m1 stop
SWISS Logo
8:30 pm - 10:45 pmIAD-BUD
20h 15m1 stop
$564SWISS
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Wed, Dec 17 - Wed, Jan 14
United Airlines Logo
7:55 am - 8:26 pmBUD-IAD
18h 31m2 stops
United Airlines Logo
5:38 pm - 2:05 pmIAD-BUD
14h 27m2 stops
$574United Airlines
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Thu, Feb 12 - Thu, Feb 19
British Airways Logo
7:15 am - 6:45 pmBUD-BWI
17h 30m1 stop
British Airways Logo
8:35 pm - 11:05 pmBWI-BUD
20h 30m1 stop
$604British Airways
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Thu, Feb 19 - Mon, Feb 23
American Airlines Logo
7:15 am - 6:45 pmBUD-BWI
17h 30m1 stop
American Airlines Logo
5:54 pm - 11:30 amBWI-BUD
35h 36m2 stops
$606American Airlines
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Thu, Feb 19 - Mon, Feb 23
American Airlines Logo
7:15 am - 6:45 pmBUD-BWI
17h 30m1 stop
American Airlines Logo
7:52 pm - 7:15 pmBWI-BUD
17h 23m2 stops
$608American Airlines
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Sat, May 2 - Sun, May 10
British Airways Logo
7:20 am - 7:40 pmBUD-BWI
18h 20m1 stop
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9:30 pm - 4:50 pmBWI-BUD
13h 20m1 stop
$611British Airways
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Sat, Dec 20 - Sun, Dec 28
Lufthansa Logo
6:45 pm - 3:35 pmBUD-IAD
26h 50m2 stops
Lufthansa Logo
10:55 pm - 9:10 pmIAD-BUD
16h 15m1 stop
$630Lufthansa
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Mon, Nov 24 - Wed, Dec 24
SWISS Logo
6:15 am - 2:35 pmBUD-IAD
14h 20m2 stops
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10:15 pm - 10:45 pmIAD-BUD
18h 30m2 stops
$755SWISS
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Budapest to Washington, D.C. flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Budapest to Washington, D.C. to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

How much is a round-trip flight from Budapest to Washington, D.C.?

This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Budapest to Washington, D.C. departing in December.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Budapest to Washington, D.C.?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Budapest to Washington, D.C. clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

If your flying dates are flexible, you should consider flying to Washington, D.C. on a Wednesday, as we generally find the cheapest rates on that day for this route. On the other hand, Sunday is the most expensive day to fly from Budapest to Washington, D.C.. For your return ticket, we recommend flying on a Monday and avoiding Fridays for the best deals.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Budapest to Washington, D.C.?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Budapest to Washington, D.C., removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Budapest to Washington, D.C. is June, where tickets cost $516 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are November and October, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $880 and $675 respectively.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Budapest to Washington, D.C., removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Budapest to Washington, D.C., you should book around 6 weeks before departure, which saves you about 33% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 25 weeks before departure.

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Low seasonMarch
Cheapest flight$368
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 8% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 1% lower on average.
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When to book flights from Budapest to Washington, D.C.

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Budapest to Washington, D.C. based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking flights from Budapest to Washington, D.C.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Budapest to Washington, D.C.?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Budapest to Washington, D.C. was $362 for a one-way ticket and $559 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Budapest and Washington, D.C.?

    Yes, you’ll need a passport to travel to Washington, D.C. from Budapest.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Budapest to Washington, D.C.?

    Budapest is served by only 1 airport and there are 2 airports in Washington, D.C.. You will leave Budapest from Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl and you will be arriving in Washington, D.C. at one of these airports: Washington, D.C. Reagan-National or Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Budapest to Washington, D.C.?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Budapest to Washington, D.C.?

    oneworld, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between Budapest and Washington, D.C., with oneworld being the most commonly used for this route.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Budapest to Washington, D.C., SWISS or United Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Budapest to Washington, D.C. are SWISS and United Airlines. With an average price for the route of $619 and an overall rating of 7.5, SWISS is the most popular choice. United Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $567 and an overall rating of 7.4.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Budapest to Washington, D.C.?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Budapest to Washington, D.C..

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Budapest to Washington, D.C.?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Washington, D.C. from Budapest is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Budapest to Washington, D.C.?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Washington, D.C. with an airline and back to Budapest with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Budapest to Washington, D.C.?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Washington, D.C. from Budapest up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving from Budapest to Washington, D.C.

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Budapest to Washington, D.C.. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Budapest to Washington, D.C.? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
7.5
SWISSOverall score based on 1781 reviews
8.2Crew
6.8Entertainment
7.4Comfort
7.6Boarding
7.1Food
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0lane 2qs on tim3. Very bad food. No free wifi, only for texts. Entertainment poor and hard to access.

4.0 OkayDavid M, Oct 2025ZRH - JFK
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0lane 2qs on tim3. Very bad food. No free wifi, only for texts. Entertainment poor and hard to access.

At boarding, the locations where we had to have our passports checked prior to boarding were very unclear. Occasional staff wandered around telling people, but in busy area of the terminal this was not obvious. It was also located well after the check in desk in terms of walking to the gate. The Premium Economy service was attentive and warm. The only big draw back was lack of restrooms, and no division or even curtain between PE and Economy.

We had seats between the bathroom and a screaming baby, and did not have enough room to lay my head down on the tray table. Not ideal.

Very nice crew and great food. Easy to board just wish the flight could be shorter or seats more comfortable or more room to walk around when you get cramps in your legs from sitting so long. Crew was great and attentive and really was good food.

My experience was wonderful. The professionalism of the crew was exemplary 🙂. The meals were wholesome and tasty. I have no complaints

Everything was smooth and great. I didnt like that they talk so much on the interphone during the flight.

Even though I paid extra for more room, we were very cramped and the seats were hard. Also, when we checked in they did not post the gate we were to arrive at even though we were half an hour away from boarding. The agent did not know either. Actually, the flight from Porto to Zurich did to have the gate posted, and there were very few agents in the boarding areas who could help us. I would never fly Swiss Air again.

Swiss is the. Only airline I use when I go to Europe. They are on time and they are fantastic!

horrible.. they cause such a problem and my daughter 14 years old was stranded in san francisco

Not good. We returned on united airlines and the food was horrible.

One bag is incorrect and not acceptable for an international flight. The food was not just good. I won't fly with them again.

Not pleasant trip cross country when the entertainment and WiFi system not working. No entertainment for entirety of route. Staff was rather nonchalant in that they dismissed the problem due to age of plane. It would have been nice to know this up front so I could have come prepared to read or download movies before boarding Coincidentally or not, there was a similar issue with the entertainment system on my previous flight I took on my fist leg of the trip. There are no seat TVs, so you must rely on the app when it works. United can do better. Also, what use it it to pay for boarding group 2 when half of the passengers are in the same line as you?

Crew was dismissive. Snacks and refills not offered. Poor business class experience. Bed not comfortable compared to Emirates or BA.

Flight was delayed for 5 hours because crew didn’t have enough time to rest - this seems like it could have been avoided with better scheduling. Food was not good.

IAD with the archaic people movers is just a place to be avoided.

Overall, it was good. I was seating next to a wonderful lady and did not notice how time flew. Thanks

This is the best united airlines flight that I took. The crew was very friendly and the food was tasty!

It is clear that someone knew, and competent, is in charge of food at United Airlines at least for the international flights. I was flying in coach, but the choices of the dinner were excellent. Tasty, and appropriate size. I had the beef, which was a little bit like a shepherds pie, and it was good. Nothing comparable has been served on a United flight in years. It will not be confused with three star food, but it is very good for airline food. Even better was the breakfast choice between a cinnamon roll and a breakfast sandwich. I chose the breakfast sandwich which was absolutely delicious and which I would happily order again at my local Starbucks or Panera. It is clear that someone knew indifferent is in charge of the food and it’s about time.

Had one staff that was not pleasant. Seems they are stressed with too many people to care for.

I would have liked an opportunity to move to a different seat ( even would have checked in my hand luggage)as I had health issues where I didn't have to clamber over the passenger next to me to for toilet use/ movement [ She was a highly unpleasant neighbor to sit next to]. In addition, I found that my European phone plan had run out of data and so I was not receiving emails from yourselves on airport wifi to be able to check in online and verifications difficult as did not accept the ticket number I had. I asked for an extra blanket but was told there was none. Then I saw other passengers receiving them. I couldn't eat the food and asked for snacks : Stewardess said " on the way" but they did not bring. The best bit was the check in process in Lisbon. Very efficient. However, I did not understand why we had to collect our bags at Washington then go through customs again. It was not explained. I also with my leg and health issue had approximately mile walk to the gate ( which then changed) . There appeared to be no moving walkways or help provided.

Baggage handling poor. Second time this has happened. My bag went to San Francisco instead of Fiji. No apology. Luckily Nadi airport staff are fantastic. My bag arrived in Fiji the next day.

We loved the steward on the plane. He made the night enjoyable

I enjoyed the extra leg room compared to other airlines. The first stewards made my daughter’s birthday special by giving her an extra snack. Then the last one coming home from Chicago to Appleton made our night really enjoyable Thanks for making our trip enjoyable

After we'd boarded , they canceled the flight. The crew didn't even know , we just all received text messages. Then after they deplaned us , AA was just like "too bad, go F your self, we sure ain't gonna help you"

Initial flight was cancelled at the time of arrival to the airport, flight alternative requires switching from direct to flight with a layover, and the plane felt like it would split apart, it was so rattle-y.

Weather delay for 2.5 hours followed by half hour crew delay, did not have ginger ale, uncomfortable seats

It was nobody’s fault - but the plane came 4-hrs late and we were updated randomly in 20-30 mins increments which left us hostage to sit and wait expectantly. It was very long and got very late. Our plane didn’t land until nearly 1 am! Also the toilet wasn’t working. The hosts were nice enough but were clearly “about to pass out” as one told me. Lastly, there was no snack or even time for it. Just a bad experience overall.

The boarding crew was incredibly helpful getting me on an earlier flight

Great experience. Flight boarded easily. Departed early. Smooth flight. Great arrival in DC--almost no taxing! Almost direct to gate from runway. Crew was terrific. Same cookies and beverages in main cabin. I did not use the entertainment system on this flight.

Flight delayed on both ends - have a gate ready at DCA, don't make us sit for 30min after being late to take off as well.

We left 1.5 hours late therefore missing my connection. The airline didn’t give vouchers.

Food could have something without dairy, I couldn't eat anything. Tv for both seats was malfunctioning. They have one bottle of ginger ale for entire plane.... and I paid extra for these seats...very disappointed

We took two long flights with Lufthansa, both were delayed making us miss our connecting flights. Lufthansa took care of the first one. The second was a switch to United and figuring out how to rebook was not a pleasant experience.

Welp - they boarded us appropriately...then had us sit on the plane for over two hours before cancelling the flight...which meant another night in Munich. I probably had it a little better than most as over 500 people had to be accommodated/re-booked etc. The next day I boarded the same flight (for which I had now been ticketed 3 straight days) and - with "only" an hour delay, managed to finally get home over 2 days later than scheduled. I haven't flown Lufthansa to Europe in years...and I won't be looking to do so again in the future. To be clear, though, the people I interacted with - flight crew, Service Center, check-in were all professional and courteous - management is clearly to blame for their lack of communication and unpreparedness for when things go wrong.

Seat very cramped, could not recline. No cheese with meal. Staff very helpful.

Late departing Budapest, very stressful change in Munich though we made it since connecting flight was delayed.

The flight from Dulles to Munich was just okay. The seats were comfortable and extra foot room was noticeable in comfort plus. Disappointed in the booking in so much I requested an aisle seat and then was assigned a middle seat. The food was inedible. Movie choices were moderate. I usually fly Delta, but this WA flight was cheaper. Next time, I'll happily pay the extra to fly Delta.

Food was terrible. They ran out of options and gave me a bland undercooked pasta and veggies. Only middle seat was available to select although I paid extra. Baggage delayed at destination. Flight attendants not really helpful.

One one boarding scanner was working to scan 400+ passengers to an Airbus 380. Food in premium economy was mediocre.

Liked the flight being almost on time (airport issues created a delay). Disliked the issue printing tag bags on the kiosk and having to wait for an hour on like to drop my bags.

The boarding process was chaotic at LHR and the seat was not as comfortable as other airlines....

Airlines have to stop assuming passengers bring entertainment. Provide it like you used to in business class and above!! N

Great flight. One unique individual assisting in business class who should have not been there. Need more generic meals, not British centric.

Not my definition of first class. No leg room and barely any recline. The food was good. The crew was great. The comfort for the price I paid for London to Cairo was highway robbery. The Wi-Fi didn't work for me either.

There might be more food options for people who can't eat so much starch/sugar/bread/rice. Meat, cheese, walnuts/pecans for snack, maybe jerky or other kinds of meat-based snacks would be better than bread and rice and sweets. I had an extra chardonnay, which was fine. The entertainment was great.

Unfortunately, my flight was cancelled because of some sort of emergency over the Atlantic and had to return to London. While I think British Airways made every effort to mitigate the situation, I must say it was still pretty unpleasant. I do appreciate the fact, however, that British Airways put my safety first…and I think the effort to correct a bad situation was very sincere. But I think the process might be handled better in future.

Crew service was poor and very little difference between premium economy and economy. Disappointed.

My bags never made it on the flight and I now have to wait for them to arrive hopefully tomorrow. You can’t even track your bags in the app to see where they are since they didn’t arrive. You have to file a claim and then wait for them to inform you when you will receive your bag. We were already delayed for an hour due to baggage so I don’t understand how my bag didn’t make the flight.

One of the worst experience given the middle seat even asked for the change no one honored,boarded at the end and overall one of the worst experience

It was good although our flight to the UK was cancelled and rescheduled for two days later. This was after we were already seated on the plane. We missed the first leg of our trip. BA did put us up at a hotel and paid for our meals but we lost our hotel costs in Glasgow.

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