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Cheapest round-trip
$686
Typical prices: $552-$909
LOT
Mon 12/3Thu 12/6
JFK - BUD • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$424
Typical prices: $362-$561
Air Serbia
Mon 11/12
JFK - BUD • 1 stop
Nonstop flights
There are currently no direct flights between New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport and Budapest. You'll need to take a connecting flight to reach the destination.
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Our data shows that travelers who book at least 26 weeks in advance save around 28% compared to booking last minute.
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Cheapest • 40% price drop
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Cheapest • Avg $596 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 11h 11m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from John F Kennedy Intl to Budapest (JFK-BUD)

 
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Recent round-trip flight deals from John F Kennedy Intl to Budapest

Thu, Dec 3 - Sun, Dec 6
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10:35 pm - 5:20 pmJFK  New York John F Kennedy Intl-BUD Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl
12h 45m1 stop Warsaw Frederic Chopin
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12:55 pm - 8:35 pmBUD  Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl
13h 40m1 stop Warsaw Frederic Chopin
$686LOT
Tue, Nov 17 - Sun, Nov 22
LOT Logo
10:35 pm - 5:20 pmJFK  New York John F Kennedy Intl-BUD Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl
12h 45m1 stop Warsaw Frederic Chopin
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12:55 pm - 8:35 pmBUD  Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl
13h 40m1 stop Warsaw Frederic Chopin
$686LOT
Thu, Jan 14 - Mon, Jan 18
Turkish Airlines Logo
12:50 pm - 1:00 pmJFK  New York John F Kennedy Intl-BUD Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl
18h 10m1 stop Istanbul
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9:10 am - 6:20 pmBUD  Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl
15h 10m1 stop Istanbul
$686Turkish Airlines
Sat, Apr 17 - Sat, Apr 24
Air Serbia Logo
7:30 pm - 6:15 pmJFK  New York John F Kennedy Intl-BUD Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl
16h 45m1 stop Belgrade Nikola Tesla
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11:25 am - 5:30 pmBUD  Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl
12h 05m1 stop Belgrade Nikola Tesla
$686Air Serbia
Sun, Feb 21 - Thu, Feb 25
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5:35 pm - 7:05 pmJFK  New York John F Kennedy Intl-BUD Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl
19h 30m1 stop Kastrup Copenhagen
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7:50 pm - 3:45 pmBUD  Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl
25h 55m1 stop Kastrup Copenhagen
$686Scandinavian Airlines
Mon, Mar 1 - Fri, Mar 5
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5:35 pm - 9:40 amJFK  New York John F Kennedy Intl-BUD Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl
10h 05m1 stop Kastrup Copenhagen
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7:50 pm - 3:45 pmBUD  Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl
25h 55m1 stop Kastrup Copenhagen
$686Scandinavian Airlines
Wed, Dec 9 - Tue, Dec 15
Multiple Airlines Logo
10:05 pm - 11:20 pmJFK  New York John F Kennedy Intl-BUD Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl
19h 15m2 stops Madrid Barajas Rome Fiumicino
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6:05 am - 5:50 pmBUD  Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl
17h 45m2 stops Rome Fiumicino Madrid Barajas
$686Multiple Airlines
Thu, Jan 21 - Tue, Jan 26
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12:20 am - 12:05 pmJFK  New York John F Kennedy Intl-BUD Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl
29h 45m2 stops Istanbul Barcelona-El Prat
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6:00 am - 5:00 amBUD  Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl
29h 00m2 stops Barcelona-El Prat Bogotá El Dorado
$686Multiple Airlines
Tue, Dec 8 - Tue, Dec 15
Turkish Airlines Logo
8:15 pm - 7:10 pmJFK  New York John F Kennedy Intl-BUD Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl
16h 55m1 stop Istanbul
Turkish Airlines Logo
8:05 pm - 6:20 pmBUD  Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl
28h 15m1 stop Istanbul
$687Turkish Airlines
Thu, Dec 3 - Wed, Dec 9
Air Serbia Logo
1:55 pm - 6:15 pmJFK  New York John F Kennedy Intl-BUD Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl
22h 20m1 stop Belgrade Nikola Tesla
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3:10 pm - 11:45 amBUD  Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl
26h 35m1 stop Belgrade Nikola Tesla
$687Air Serbia
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Price, demand and travel trends for New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Budapest flights

Use KAYAK data on prices, travel dates, airlines and seasonal trends to compare options and book flights with more confidence.

How much is a round-trip flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Budapest?

Round-trip flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Budapest typically range from $552 to $909. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $686, on LOT.

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Budapest?

Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Tuesday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Budapest. It’s 15% cheaper than the average day, while Sunday is the most expensive, with prices 15% higher.

What’s the cheapest month to fly from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Budapest?

•January is the cheapest month to fly from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Budapest at $448 round-trip.
•June ($883) and December ($870) are the most expensive months.
•The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 97% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

When are flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Budapest the cheapest?

Flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Budapest are cheapest 26 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 28% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

Key details for New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Budapest flights

Low season

October

Cheapest flight

$424
Beat the crowds with an average 42% drop in travelers.
The most popular month to fly with an average 43% increase in travelers.
One-way flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Budapest

When to book flights from John F Kennedy Intl to Budapest

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from John F Kennedy Intl to Budapest based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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Your New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Budapest flight questions, answered

Find helpful answers about this route, including flight times, airports, airlines and booking tips.

  • What cabin classes can I book on flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Budapest?

    Four cabin classes are available on flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Budapest:

    • Economy Class
    • Premium Economy Class
    • Business Class
    • First Class

    Prices vary by airline.

  • How long is a flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Budapest?

    A nonstop flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Budapest takes 00m, covering 4,356 miles.

  • Do I need a passport to fly from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Budapest?

    Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

  • How much should I expect to pay for a New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Budapest flight?

    Round-trip flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Budapest range from $552 to $909, with an average of $742 over the past 12 months. Anything below $552 counts as a good deal.

  • How expensive are last-minute New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Budapest flights?

    Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 10% above the $742 route average. Book 26 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

  • How are flight prices from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Budapest looking right now?

    One-way fares from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Budapest are currently in line with typical prices for this route. Average one-way fares are about $452.

  • What car rental options are available at Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl Airport (BUD)?

    Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl Airport (BUD) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates averaging $32 for economy cars. Top options include:

    • Klass Wagen
    • Dryyve
    • GREEN MOTION
    • SURPRICE CAR RENTAL
    • Sixt

  • Which airports can I use when flying from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Budapest?

    Flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Budapest usually depart from New York John F Kennedy Intl (JFK) and arrive at Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl (BUD).

  • Which airports do connecting flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Budapest pass through?

    One-stop flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Budapest most commonly connect through:

    • Frankfurt am Main (FRA) - 18% of one-stop connections
    • Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) - 14% of one-stop connections
    • Zurich (ZRH) - 12% of one-stop connections
    • London Heathrow (LHR) - 9% of one-stop connections

  • Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Budapest?

    Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 27% on flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Budapest. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $633 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $859, a difference of $226.

    KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

  • How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Budapest?

    Flying via Munich Franz Josef Strauss (MUC) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 11h 11m, compared with 11h 22m via Vienna Intl (VIE) and 11h 51m via Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS).

  • What is the time difference between New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport and Budapest?

    Budapest is 6 hours ahead of New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport (Central European Time vs Eastern Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

  • What popular places can I visit in Budapest?

    Some of the most popular sights in Budapest are Ferenc Deak Square, Puskás Aréna and Magyar Zsidó Múzeum és Levéltár. These are among the most viewed places in Budapest on KAYAK.

  • What are some common layovers for flights from New York John F Kennedy Airport to Budapest?

    Flights from New York John F Kennedy Airport (JFK) to Budapest (BUD) usually have layovers in various cities depending on the airline you opt for. Some common layovers for this route include London (LHR), Helsinki (HEL), Amsterdam (AMS), Paris (CDG), Warsaw (WAW), Berlin (BER), Vienna (VIE), Zurich (ZRH), and Frankfurt (FRA).

  • Do I need a visa to fly from New York John F Kennedy Airport to Budapest?

    Yes, US citizens do need a visa to fly from New York John F. Kennedy Airport (JFK) to Budapest, Hungary. Obtaining a visa to Hungary involves submitting a visa application form, a valid passport, a recent passport-sized photograph, a flight itinerary, and proof of accommodation in Hungary. Additionally, applicants may need to provide evidence of travel insurance, proof of sufficient financial means to support their stay, and a letter of invitation if visiting friends or family in Hungary.

  • What services does Brussels Airlines offer for business-class passengers on flights from New York John F Kennedy Airport to Budapest?

    Business Flex is Brussels Airlines' full-service business class option on flights from New York John F Kennedy Airport to Budapest and offers full flexibility. Passengers in Business Class can receive a complimentary hot meal with dessert and fresh cheese. Additionally, Business class passengers have free access to dedicated lounges, allowing them to relax before flights.

  • How can I bring my pet on flights from New York John F Kennedy Airport to Budapest?

    Finnair allows small pets to travel with their owners both in the cabin and the cargo hold on flights from New York John F Kennedy Airport to Budapest. Finnair's pet policy states that pets and carriers must weigh less than 17 lbs in order to travel in the cabin, and pets that exceed this weight limit may be transported in the cargo hold.

Your guide to booking New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Budapest flights

Get tips on when to book, when to fly and what to know before your trip.
  • If your dates are flexible, aim for a Tuesday departure and avoid flying on Sunday. On this route, Tuesday flights average $633, about $226 less than Sunday fares (26% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • For the best chance at a low fare, aim to book around 26 weeks before you fly. On this route, that window historically saves about 28% versus last-minute pricing (KAYAK booking data, last 12 months).
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Budapest trip for January. Fares historically average $448 round-trip in that month - typically $435 less than the most expensive month, which is June (based on the last 12 months).
  • If you're arriving late at night and need somewhere to stay, check out these hotels close to Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl Airport.

    • ibis Styles Budapest Airport
    • Tribe Budapest Airport
    • Hotel Ferihegy
  • Austrian Airlines is using sustainable aviation fuels (SAFs) to reduce carbon emissions on their flights, including flights from New York John F Kennedy Airport (JFK) to Budapest (BUD). The airline has also introduced carbon-neutral flying for its passengers, with the option for passengers to support the use of sustainable aviation fuels for an immediate reduction in carbon emissions.
  • John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) is a hub for several airlines, including American Airlines and Delta Air Lines. American Airlines operates flights to Budapest (BUD) out of Terminal 8, while Delta Air Lines operates out of Terminal 4 at John F. Kennedy at JFK.
  • LOT Airlines allows passengers to tick a box for assistance services during the process of booking and purchasing their tickets. Passengers with reduced mobility on flights from New York John F Kennedy Airport (JFK) to Budapest (BUD) can request additional assistance during the check-in process, boarding process, and throughout their flight.
  • Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) serves as a gateway to various nearby cities in the area. Some of these cities include Esztergom, Visegrad, Szentendre, Tata, and Szekesfehervar.
  • Iberia Airlines offers a special service for unaccompanied minors with departure, arrival, and transit assistance during connections. Families with children under 2 can board the plane first, including for flights from New York John F Kennedy Airport (JFK) to Budapest (BUD). The airline also tries to seat families together, even when booking separately.

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