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9:10 pm - 5:05 pmLAX-BUD
34h 55m2 stops
10:05 am - 7:05 pmBUD-LAX
18h 00m1 stop
Wed, Sep 4 - Mon, Sep 16
7:00 pm - 9:20 amLAX-BUD
29h 20m1 stop
10:05 am - 7:05 pmBUD-LAX
18h 00m1 stop
Fri, Aug 30 - Wed, Sep 11
8:20 pm - 7:10 pmLAX-BUD
14h 50m1 stop
9:40 am - 4:25 pmBUD-LAX
15h 45m1 stop
$641SWISS
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Wed, Oct 30 - Wed, Nov 13
6:45 pm - 6:10 pmLAX-BUD
14h 25m1 stop
12:05 pm - 5:05 pmBUD-LAX
14h 00m1 stop
$674Finnair
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Sun, Aug 4 - Fri, Sep 6
5:10 pm - 5:35 pmLAX-BUD
15h 25m1 stop
12:05 pm - 12:20 amBUD-LAX
21h 15m2 stops
$675British Airways
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Tue, Sep 3 - Tue, Sep 17
3:50 pm - 5:35 pmLAX-BUD
16h 45m1 stop
5:50 pm - 1:25 pmBUD-LAX
28h 35m1 stop
$676British Airways
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Tue, Aug 27 - Mon, Sep 9
6:45 pm - 6:10 pmLAX-BUD
14h 25m1 stop
6:55 pm - 2:35 pmBUD-LAX
28h 40m2 stops
$692Finnair
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Sun, Aug 4 - Mon, Aug 19
2:55 pm - 11:45 pmLAX-BUD
23h 50m1 stop
6:00 am - 3:15 pmBUD-LAX
18h 15m1 stop
$714Lufthansa
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Sun, Aug 4 - Thu, Aug 22
2:55 pm - 11:45 pmLAX-BUD
23h 50m1 stop
6:50 pm - 4:55 pmBUD-LAX
31h 05m1 stop
$744Lufthansa
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Sun, Aug 4 - Tue, Aug 20
7:40 pm - 7:15 pmLAX-BUD
14h 35m1 stop
9:40 am - 4:15 pmBUD-LAX
15h 35m1 stop
$774SWISS
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Flights from Los Angeles to Budapest - Travel Insights & Trends

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

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Los Angeles to Budapest?

The average price of all flights from Los Angeles to Budapest clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
If you are looking for a flight deal from Los Angeles to Budapest, look for departures on Tuesdays and avoid leaving on a Saturday, as it's usually the priciest day. When flying back from Budapest, Wednesday is the cheapest day to fly and Monday is the most expensive.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Los Angeles to Budapest?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from Los Angeles to Budapest, 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 Los Angeles to Budapest is January, where tickets cost $633 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and June, where the average cost of tickets is $1,599 and $1,591 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Los Angeles to Budapest?

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from Los Angeles to Budapest, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price on the flight from Los Angeles to Budapest, you should book around 3 days before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 88 days before departure.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Los Angeles to Budapest?

The cheapest price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.
The best deals for a one-way ticket found by KAYAK users over the last 3 days were on Turkish Airlines ($531) and SWISS ($617). The cheapest round-trip tickets were found on SWISS ($641) and Iberia ($644).

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Low season

January

High season

June

Cheapest flight

$248
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 37% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 59% increase in price.
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When to book flights from Los Angeles to Budapest

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Los Angeles to Budapest 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 Los Angeles to Budapest

  • Is there a kid's play area in LAX airport?

    If you are traveling with kids, LAX airport has made it less cumbersome for you. It has a kid's play area where your child can have fun before your flight. The play area is open during terminal hours and is situated near the dining hall. It connects to other family-friendly activities at the new Tom Bradley International Terminal, such as a bead factory where kids can make their own bracelets, Sanrio Surprises where you can buy gifts for your young ones, Vanilla Bake Shop where they make delicious cupcakes, Marmalade Cafe with kids meals, and affordable meals for the entire family at Panda Express.

  • Can you park your vehicle at LAX airport?

    If you want to park your vehicle, LAX airport offers long-term and short-term parking services. For long-term parking, there is the Economy Public Parking Lot, Central Terminal Area Parking and Long-term Off-site Parking outside the airport. Complimentary shuttle services transport passengers from the long-term off-site parking to the terminals. Short-term parking consists of Central Terminal Parking Garage and Quickpark LAX.

  • Which transport options are available from Budapest airport to the city center?

    Budapest airport, which is about 10 miles southeast of Budapest city center, is a hub for Hungary, WizzAir and Ryanair. When traveling from the airport, a bus, minibus, car rental and taxi can be easily accessible. If you are considering car rentals, various companies operate them, including Sixt, Hertz, Budget, Avis, Europcar, Enterprise and Megadrive.

  • Can you cash out at the departure and arrival airports?

    If you want to cash out, BUD airport offers ATM services. The ATMs are orange, making them easy to spot. The ATMs are located under the escalators towards terminal 2 at SkyCourt, in terminals 2A and 2B on the landside of arrival terminals and on the baggage reclaim levels of terminals 2A and 2B. The LAX airport also has ATMs on the departures and arrivals of all terminals. Citibank, Wells Fargo Bank, Chase bank Cardtronics and Bank of America operate these ATMs.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Los Angeles to Budapest?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Los Angeles to Budapest was $248 for a one-way ticket and $524 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Los Angeles and Budapest?

    Yes

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Los Angeles to Budapest?

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

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Los Angeles to Budapest?

    Star Alliance, oneworld, and SkyTeam are the airline alliances operating flights between Los Angeles and Budapest, with Star Alliance being the most commonly used for this route.

  • What is the most popular layover when flying to Budapest from Los Angeles?

    London is the most popular layover city among KAYAK users traveling from Los Angeles to Budapest.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Los Angeles to Budapest, Delta or SWISS?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Los Angeles to Budapest are Delta and SWISS. With an average price for the route of $1,236 and an overall rating of 8.0, Delta is the most popular choice. SWISS is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $1,092 and an overall rating of 7.8.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Los Angeles to Budapest?

    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 Los Angeles to Budapest.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Los Angeles to Budapest?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Budapest from Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles to Budapest?

    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 Budapest with an airline and back to Los Angeles with another airline. Booking your flights between Los Angeles and BUD can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Los Angeles to Budapest?

    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 Budapest from Los Angeles up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Top tips for finding a cheap flight from LAX to Budapest

  • We advise arriving at LAX airport 2h before your departure for domestic flights and 3h before departure for international flights.
  • If you are traveling with your breastfeeding baby, LAX airport has lactating rooms. The nursing room can accumulate multiple breastfeeding mothers who wish for a safe place to breastfeed and pump. The nursing mother's room can be found in terminals 2, 4, 1, 3, 5 and 6.
  • If you want a place at Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) where you can meditate or pray, head to mezzanine level of terminal 2B. There is a chapel, also known as the room of silence, where you can pray.
  • If you are traveling with a person with reduced mobility and have a valid disabled parking permit, BUD airport offers free parking services for 1h. The car park area next to the terminal building is for people with reduced mobility.
  • If you have extra time, Budapest airport has an observation deck where you can relax and enjoy the views of the runway. Get a ticket and enjoy free Wi-Fi services and a snack. The observation deck is located at the departure hall mezzanine level at terminal 2A.
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Top 5 airlines serving from Los Angeles to Budapest

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Los Angeles to Budapest. 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.
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7.8
SWISSOverall score based on 2025 reviews
8.4Crew
7.6Comfort
7.4Food
7.2Entertainment
7.9Boarding
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Horrible experience. They "GAME" with seats they decided to play where you can`t select or get seat during check-in without paying and then forcing you to stay long line at the Customer Service at the gate to get a boarding ticket with seat assigned is pathetic. Will never fly with United again!

2.0 MediocreAnonymous, Apr 2024DEN - ORD
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Horrible experience. They "GAME" with seats they decided to play where you can`t select or get seat during check-in without paying and then forcing you to stay long line at the Customer Service at the gate to get a boarding ticket with seat assigned is pathetic. Will never fly with United again!

So terrible. They would not rebook me for a flight until 2 days. I had to spend so much money to get my own flight. They were rude and not helpful.

Flight was delayed for 4 hours and they misplaced my luggage too. Appalling.

Overall a good experience, the flight was on time, the crew very attentive and friendly. However the seats are too cramped, there is no space, and as soon as the person in front reclines the seat, it's literally in your face.

Bag lost. Lost bag recovery process is an unsatisfying customer experience. Because 1) bag is still lost but also 2) the process is outdated and form-heavy and 3) in our case also involved a long line.

I was pleasantly surprised with the whole experience. Thank you

We were very impressed with Swiss Air. The service was exceptional. Unfortunately, we had a baby behind us that screamed for hours. , It was a nightmare, though I completely understand that it was not Swiss Airs fault.

We had to move to terminal 5 for the next part of our trip. Very un-organized and difficult.

Missed connecting train since flight was late into Zurich and I had to stay at airport hotel because of it as well as I had to repurchase train ticket

Cons: "Flight was completely full and certain passengers were belligerent about wearing face masks. The cabin crew did not enforce mask wearing, stating “we are not the police”"

All good- I love BA and the professionalism of the crew and pilots.

Great flight- smooth, nice crew, nice clean aircraft, departed a little late but arrived 10 early.

It was listed on my ticket as Finnair but there was no indication that the flight was Finnair. In fact the number was even different. There were no employees there until exactly 2 hours before so we had to wait in line at Iberia and hope

Sorting on line would have been appreciated Onward information on flights missed No ability to get seating arranged before we got to gate Very unfriendly at gate

The flight was Finnair but there was no indications anywhere that the checkin was for Finnair also. There was no one to ask. I think at a minimum they should list the code shares so people don’t stand in the wrong line for an hour.

I booked the flight with Finnair, which made the arrangements for downloading a boarding pass unnecessarily complicated. I wouldn't do that again. Instead I'd book direct with AA.

Flight ok, but me and other two passengers didn’t have connection with the entertainment in our seats. So, no movies, no games, no music… for 9 hours. The crew just told us that there’s nothing they can do but I noticed during the flight that there were empty seats, so they could have offered to us to change seats. Customer service could be better.

Had a nice flight to London on BA will fly with them again in the future

I’m very disappointed, to fly into an airplane for 10 straight hours, and not having a TV even though when I put the ticket I was told that I will have entertainment for the TV. Very disappointed.

Helpful steward. Allowed me to move to some empty seats and I was able to get some sleep. He also had milk for my tea. Americans don’t realise that cream or half and half ruin tea.

Excellent service and comfort from the moment you check in. Flight crew is hyper focused on making passengers comfortable and at ease. It’s like a flying hotel!

Only chicken as a meat dish through out the flight

Nothing really was great as such. Seen other no name airlines perform better.

Quality of service on board was very inconsistent. FA service primarily seemed robotic and they barely engaged with passengers

I’m unclear why I had to pay extra for assigned seats as Turkish airlines did not honor the seating. We were placed across the aisle from each other on TK 34, and were seated behind one another on TK 694. Because my name was misspelled on e-ticket (Klawiter, instead of Klawitter) I could not log onto website to get the connection gate number in Istanbul. The monitors in the airport were a jumbled mess 1/2 Arabic and 1/2 English.

On line check in needs a lot of improvement. I tried and gave up.

Food not good, flight attendants not the best, not accommodating very ruff

the female flight attendant was racist towards me. I could tell she treated the two other passengers next to me with more softness.

Oh my god! For an13 hour flight they serve you food just one time. Also don’t be thirsty they give you a little small cup of soda to drink. They seem like their goal is to feed you one so they don’t have to be bothered with you. It quite surprise for such a long flight there are several times to eat at least three and the food was well lackluster. The food and lack of offering drinks which were always hot no ice provided.

We were traveling first class. Checkin counter lady and her manager, both were in bad mood and did not treat us well about checking in the handbag. The gate agent took care of it right away. I travel Turkish twice a year in first class. No one has ever refused to check in the hand bag. Not sure, why this agent and her manager refused. Everything else was excellent.

It was a busy flight and all the crew were very helpful and gracious

I wish the flight attendant was a little bit kinder

I always try to book flights that don’t charge for baggage. Yet I was charged $75 for this flight.

Used to love Lufthansa, but Rowe are too close together in Economy and passengers are allowed to recline their seats so far back it is impossible for those behind them to even reach for carry-on essentials during flight - except for meal service when flight attendants ask for seat backs to be raised, we can’t sleep on planes so this flight was most uncomfortable ever! Rod Rose

Horrible crowding on the seats, headphones provided did not fit or work in the entertainment center, seriously the most uncomfortable flight I have taken in a LONG time. The people in front of me were literally 5 inches from my face the entire flight. Did they change their seats recently? I remember it being tight but wow this was a whole new level. Also I am a 5'3" small woman so I can't even imagine a larger person dealing with that for 11 hrs.

Seat controls of lights were broken, and only 1 of the 2 seat TVs ever worked on the long flight. On the short flight there were no USB connections, on the long one they were difficult to access. Part of my meal was frozen, though the hot portion was good.

Lufthansa fails at mentioning no luggage when booking through points. We had to pay added fees to take checked bags to Europe for 2 weeks. The staff at check in were not helpful at all. told us "if we don't like it, then book another flight". Food was bad, they ran out of half the options. Vegetarian was terrible. The flight crew was nice, and tried to make it work ok.

The accommodations are top-notch. The only negative was that both our initial flights were delayed, which caused us to miss one and almost miss the other. The staff immediately handled the missed flight and compensated us for the inconvenience.

Food could be better quality - everything else was excellent , thanks Lufthansa team . GOD bless you!!!

Great except my luggage was. Lost my entire. Trip and I had. To go buy things and waste. Time trying to find. My luggage

The seats were tiny, being of a fairly petite build, I don’t usually expect to feel crammed and cramped in a seat, but I definitely was on this flight. I couldn’t even bend over to get anything out from under the seat in front and getting up to go to the bathroom at night with the seat backs reclined was nearly impossible. I had to do gymnastics to get over and out. For an airline that does long flights overnight, it’s kind of ridiculous.

Not connecting flights. Missed my flight from Dublin to Liverpool because I arrived at Dublin one hour too late. For this mistake, they offered me a flight from Dublin to Manchester. Thats great and all, but I waste time and money to commute to Liverpool. Be sure to check the time of your connecting flights, because they sure don’t when they sell it to you

Excellent! Great flight attendants, good food (in business class, at least), very comfortable. Touchscreen and remote wasn’t great.

In economy and food was ok, but with limited leg space (and I was in a 2 seat configuration) it was difficult to eat with a tiny seat tray. I spilt wine on my trousers. First time on British Air (I usually fly Turkish Air) and in a 777. Heathrow was pleasant but changing terminals awkward.

Starting with the flight Cairo to London the plain was so poor no entertainment at all uncomfortable seats although it’s 5 hours long,then an American airline plain took me from London to Miami it was a bad experience the crew most of flight time not available and they asked us to help our selves for any snacks if we need. From Miami to London actually was perfect flight with a huge plain and perfect crew but from London to Cairo was horrible plain with stiff fixed seats not movable no entertainment or wi fi very poor Menu which is unacceptable for a business class

I've done hundreds of flights in my life, and this flight was one of the best I've ever taken, From beginning to end, everything went smoothly, professionally, and with a smile and friendly attitude from all employees I interacted with. The food was delicious (and free), as were the drinks. There was just a genial and effective way in the way that British Airways organized the flight -that reminded of days in the 70's, 80's, and 90's, when flying was a fun, and exciting adventure. I enjoyed and had confidence in the abilities of the flight crew, I'll be flying British Airways several more times this summer. Thank you so much for the great experience! Cheryl Olso

My baggage did not arrived with me. Took 3 days to get it after so may calls and follow up

Terrible! I missed my flight to my final destination and British airlines and American Airlines keep pointing fingers on each other’s. Nobody wants to take responsibility

Terrible. Flight was 3 hours delayed and I missed my other flight to my final destination

Overall, terrific service, accommodations, and experience. Only reason comfort was rated lower was because it was difficult to keep a comfortable sleeping position for the overnight flight, but I also had an economy seat.

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from Los Angeles to Budapest found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
9/4Wed
2 stops
34h 55mLAX-BUD
$248
9/27Fri
1 stop
33h 05mLAX-BUD
$277
6/30Sun
1 stop
18h 00mLAX-BUD
$330
7/30Tue
1 stopTurkish Airlines
38h 30mLAX-BUD
$531
9/9Mon
1 stopSWISS
14h 35mLAX-BUD
$617
9/9Mon
2 stopsSWISS
22h 45mLAX-BUD
$622
5/11Sat
1 stopLufthansa
14h 35mLAX-BUD
$684
7/31Wed
2 stopsLufthansa
23h 29mLAX-BUD
$708
7/30Tue
2 stopsBritish Airways
27h 26mLAX-BUD
$790
6/7Fri
2 stopsBritish Airways
26h 51mLAX-BUD
$1,143

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Last minute flights from Los Angeles to Budapest

Last minute flight, train and bus deals

 
These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights from Los Angeles to Budapest that are departing in the next 10 days.
5/5Sun
multi-stop
21h 50mLAX-BUD
5/18Sat
multi-stop
34h 05mBUD-LAX
$603
5/6Mon
multi-stopBritish Airways
25h 30mLAX-BUD
5/13Mon
multi-stopBritish Airways
28h 30mBUD-LAX
$676
5/6Mon
multi-stopBritish Airways
25h 30mLAX-BUD
5/13Mon
multi-stopBritish Airways
28h 30mBUD-LAX
$677
5/6Mon
multi-stopDelta
21h 05mLAX-BUD
5/20Mon
multi-stopDelta
21h 50mBUD-LAX
$810
5/6Mon
multi-stopLOT
31h 30mLAX-BUD
5/18Sat
multi-stopLOT
35h 35mBUD-LAX
$859
5/6Mon
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
21h 40mLAX-BUD
5/13Mon
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
38h 38mBUD-LAX
$883
5/6Mon
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
25h 30mLAX-BUD
5/13Mon
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
21h 02mBUD-LAX
$884
5/8Wed
multi-stopFinnair
18h 45mLAX-BUD
5/13Mon
multi-stopFinnair
28h 38mBUD-LAX
$899
5/8Wed
multi-stopDelta
19h 40mLAX-BUD
5/12Sun
multi-stopDelta
17h 15mBUD-LAX
$959
5/5Sun
multi-stopLOT
26h 00mLAX-BUD
5/18Sat
multi-stopLOT
35h 35mBUD-LAX
$967

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