SAN - BUD

$359 Find Cheap Flights from San Diego to Budapest

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from San Diego to Budapest departing on 9/13. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from San Diego to Budapest, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Everything you should know

Cheapest round-trip
$763
Typical prices: $755-$633
Scandinavian Airlines
Fri 10/30Fri 11/13
SAN - BUD • 2 stops
Cheapest one-way
$359
Typical prices: $349-$450
British Airways
Sun 9/13
SAN - BUD • 1 stop
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Cheapest • from $763 (round-trip)
Best reviews • 7.4 score
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There are currently no direct flights between San Diego and Budapest. You'll need at least 1 connection.
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Cheapest • Avg $756 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 14h 44m (one-way)
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When to book
in advance
Our data shows that travelers who book at least 3 weeks in advance save around 64% compared to booking last minute.
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Cheapest • 38% price drop
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Cheap Flights from San Diego to Budapest (SAN-BUD)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from San Diego to Budapest 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 San Diego to Budapest

Fri, Oct 30 - Fri, Nov 13
Scandinavian Airlines Logo
10:55 am - 9:40 am
SAN
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BUD
38h 45m
2 stops
Scandinavian Airlines Logo
7:50 pm - 11:45 pm
BUD
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SAN
36h 55m
2 stops
$763Scandinavian Airlines
Wed, Aug 5 - Wed, Aug 19
British Airways Logo
7:40 pm - 12:10 am
SAN
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BUD
19h 30m
1 stop
British Airways Logo
7:55 am - 2:55 pm
BUD
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SAN
16h 00m
1 stop
$777British Airways
Tue, Aug 4 - Tue, Aug 18
Multiple Airlines Logo
7:00 am - 12:35 pm
SAN
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BUD
20h 35m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
5:30 pm - 3:25 pm
BUD
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SAN
30h 55m
1 stop
$792Multiple Airlines
Wed, Aug 5 - Wed, Aug 19
Lufthansa Logo
11:01 am - 1:35 pm
SAN
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BUD
17h 34m
2 stops
Lufthansa Logo
6:00 am - 3:25 pm
BUD
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SAN
18h 25m
1 stop
$795Lufthansa
Tue, Aug 4 - Tue, Aug 18
Multiple Airlines Logo
7:00 am - 4:50 pm
SAN
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BUD
24h 50m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
5:30 pm - 3:25 pm
BUD
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SAN
30h 55m
1 stop
$804Multiple Airlines
Tue, Aug 4 - Tue, Aug 18
British Airways Logo
4:45 pm - 12:55 am
SAN
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BUD
23h 10m
1 stop
British Airways Logo
6:05 pm - 2:55 pm
BUD
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SAN
29h 50m
1 stop
$805British Airways
Wed, Aug 5 - Wed, Aug 19
Lufthansa Logo
6:27 pm - 11:30 pm
SAN
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BUD
20h 03m
2 stops
Lufthansa Logo
11:45 am - 8:58 pm
BUD
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SAN
42h 13m
2 stops
$814Lufthansa
Sat, Sep 19 - Tue, Sep 29
Scandinavian Airlines Logo
7:00 am - 7:10 pm
SAN
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BUD
27h 10m
2 stops
Scandinavian Airlines Logo
10:25 am - 11:43 pm
BUD
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SAN
22h 18m
2 stops
$815Scandinavian Airlines
Thu, Aug 6 - Thu, Aug 20
British Airways Logo
4:45 pm - 6:40 pm
SAN
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BUD
16h 55m
1 stop
British Airways Logo
7:35 am - 5:50 pm
BUD
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SAN
19h 15m
1 stop
$819British Airways
Tue, Sep 1 - Tue, Sep 15
Lufthansa Logo
5:15 pm - 4:50 pm
SAN
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BUD
14h 35m
1 stop
Lufthansa Logo
9:10 am - 3:25 pm
BUD
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SAN
15h 15m
1 stop
$820Lufthansa
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KAYAK's insights & trends for San Diego to Budapest flights

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

How much is a round-trip flight from San Diego to Budapest?

This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from San Diego to Budapest departing in October.

What is the cheapest month to fly from San Diego to Budapest?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from San Diego 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 San Diego to Budapest is January, where tickets cost $556 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and February, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,688 and $1,301 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from San Diego to Budapest?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from San Diego to Budapest, 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 San Diego to Budapest, you should book around 3 weeks before departure, which saves you about 64% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 22 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonFebruary
Cheapest flight$359
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 45% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 30% lower on average.
Flight from San Diego to Budapest

When to book flights from San Diego to Budapest

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from San Diego to Budapest based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated round-trip price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or round-trips with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking flights from San Diego to Budapest

  • What is the cheapest flight from San Diego to Budapest?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from San Diego to Budapest was $359 for a one-way ticket and $763 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between San Diego and Budapest?

    Yes

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from San Diego to Budapest?

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

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from San Diego to Budapest?

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

  • What is the most popular layover when flying to Budapest from San Diego?

    Munich is the most popular layover city among KAYAK users traveling from San Diego to Budapest.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from San Diego to Budapest, United Airlines or Lufthansa?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from San Diego to Budapest are United Airlines and Lufthansa. With an average price for the route of $716 and an overall rating of 7.4, United Airlines is the most popular choice. Lufthansa is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $757 and an overall rating of 6.8.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from San Diego 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 San Diego to Budapest.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Budapest from San Diego 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 San Diego 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 San Diego with another airline. Booking your flights between San Diego 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 San Diego 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 San Diego up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Reviews of the top 3 airlines serving from San Diego to Budapest

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from San Diego 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.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from San Diego to Budapest? 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.
7.4
United AirlinesOverall score based on 9683 reviews
7.1Entertainment
7.3Comfort
8.1Crew
7.7Boarding
6.6Food
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I liked that my son and I were reseated next to each other (we had different bookings). I liked that it was a directg flight and mostly on time. I liked that you provided pillows and blankets. Flight attendants were generally courteous. The messaging through wifi did not work well. The food was not good. Seats are very narrow and I felt slightly claustraphobic in the window seat.

8.0 ExcellentLILLY, May 2026
SFO - HKG
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I liked that my son and I were reseated next to each other (we had different bookings). I liked that it was a directg flight and mostly on time. I liked that you provided pillows and blankets. Flight attendants were generally courteous. The messaging through wifi did not work well. The food was not good. Seats are very narrow and I felt slightly claustraphobic in the window seat.

Some crew were unfriendly or in some cases just straight up rude.

Booked through Kayak Business, had a seat in middle and towards back due to booking rate, not comfortable.

Outstanding service, efficient & friendly crew, flight was safe, comfortable & on time

United Airline crews were very friendly and very attentive. 12 hours flight was gone like in a shorter one.

Food was surprisingly delicious. Space in the seat is horrible when the seating front is reclined. Movie offerings were terrible. Crew was friendly and helpful.

Flight itself excellent, but delayed so missed connection & got to destination 2 hrs later

Due to cancellation of connecting flight (Lufthansa) I didn’t fly with United

It was a red-eye, but the flight felt surprisingly quick. The seats were very comfortable, and that made resting much easier. I also want to thank the gentleman seated next to me, who graciously moved so my mom could sit beside me. We slept almost the entire way. The cabin crew was respectful in not disturbing us, while also being courteous and professional throughout. Thank you, United.

Boarding was again a "free for all". We were boarding group 4, and almost the entire plane was able to board before us. It's a shame that someone who follows the rules, gets the short end of the stick. Not fair.

Definitely get premium economy on a flight this long if you can. Your legs and while body will thank you.

Boarding was disorganized. The door to one to the toilets wouldn’t lock. The plane was shockingly cramped, and clearly used for domestic flights due to the menus for items to sell domestic travelers. United should be ashamed of its small seats, tiny unclean toilets, and money grubbing stance toward services, compared to Lufthansa, Emirates, and most international carriers United is awful.

Terrible. Lost our luggage for 4 days. Did not advise passengers there was a strike in Barcelona Airport and had zero personnel on hand at airport to advise passengers on where to go to file claims. We had to fend for ourselves. No assistance at all other than an online claims submission process that we had to find out about on our own.

Lufthansa cancelled our flight from Los Angeles to Naples Italy on March 10 for scheduled flight on March 12 Very stressful experience trying to arrange alternatives. Will never fly again with Lufthansa

Service and food were excellent. Incredibly friendly and competent staff. Flight was delayed over and hour and I had to run between terminals to get my connecting flight.

Late flight Delays Poor service Poor staff Worst airline ever

We exited from a plane from LAX TO MUC containing 853 passengers. Passport control was packed and very slow as they fingerprinted and photgraphed everyone. After finally getting though we ran to the gate listed on our boarding pass. We made it just as boarding was suppost to begin. No one was there. We started running again and found a Lufthansa gate open and spoke with them. We were told the gate had changed and they called the correct gate that we were coming. We started running again, but needed to wait for the train to get to the correct terminal. Running again we made it to the gate. The plane was still there but they said it was too late. So we went to the Lufthansa help desk, they told us it was our fault for missing our flight and that if we didn't buy a new ticket from them for €256 each our return trip to the states would be cancelled. Needless to say this was very disapointing to find out on the day before Christmas that we had to pay an extra €512 to complete our trip we had already paid $3344 for. We were left with no choice. No Christmas spirit there. Unhappy custumers.

Lufthansa still has a good level of quality compared to US airlines, especially with respect to (1) food quality - actually tasty, (2) good French red wine - free, (3) good movie selection. Also my ticket price includes 1 free check-in luggage, while some other budget airlines sneak in an extra $150 for a checkin.

The food could be better, more snacks. And have some plugs to chargue the phone.

Everything was really great just The aircraft was too old and sounded it will break during takeoff

Boarding was orderly, pilot and flight attendants were nice, entertainment options were good, and low sodium meals were quite tasty.

Flight delayed, connection was not at gate listed and so missed, staff were rude at Heathrow, phone tree stupid and difficult, took me 21 actual hours to reach my destination. Almost lost my hotel reservation after walking in a strange city alone after midnight because they would not put me up in a hotel at sfo or heathrow. I will never fly BA again and will tell all people and Instagram followers never to fly BA.

Check-in in SAN was long. ORD was good. Flight delayed On board crew was ok. No warmth or personality. LHrR barely made connection

Wish the food and overall service was better. They treat Business class passengers same as economy

They had us seating down for one hour just waiting on the plane

Flying with BA is always a good experience—even in economy class. It is better if in business and first class. Timely, breeze through security and timely connections

The issue was not with BA it was with the link yoiu sent fopr booking the flight

Loved the boarding option from Business class lounge, experience on flight was excellent, plenty of good food choices

Awful it always is unfortunately is the only way to fly direct to london

Check in was was and the agent was very friendly and helpful The lounge was nice...boarding was straight from the lounge Everything worked at our seats, and video entertainment was good ..food was mediocre

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