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Everything you should know

Cheapest round-trip
$691
Typical prices: $689-$932
Condor
Mon 9/28Wed 10/21
SFO - BUD • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$316
Typical prices: $400-$493
Multiple Airlines
Thu 10/15
SFO - BUD • 3 stops
Nonstop flights
Not available
There are currently no direct flights between San Francisco and Budapest. You'll need at least 1 connection.
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Cheapest • Avg $603 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 14h 28m (one-way)
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Cheapest • 24% price drop
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Cheap Flights from San Francisco to Budapest (SFO-BUD)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from San Francisco 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.
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent round-trip flight deals from San Francisco to Budapest

Mon, Sep 28 - Wed, Oct 21
Condor Logo
4:30 pm - 9:45 pm
SFO
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BUD
20h 15m
1 stop
Condor Logo
5:05 pm - 2:30 pm
BUD
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SFO
30h 25m
1 stop
$691Condor
Thu, Oct 15 - Wed, Oct 21
Condor Logo
4:30 pm - 4:05 pm
SFO
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BUD
14h 35m
1 stop
Condor Logo
11:25 am - 2:30 pm
BUD
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SFO
36h 05m
1 stop
$691Condor
Thu, Oct 15 - Thu, Oct 22
Multiple Airlines Logo
10:21 am - 9:45 pm
SFO
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BUD
26h 24m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
8:20 am - 2:30 pm
BUD
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SFO
15h 10m
1 stop
$700Multiple Airlines
Wed, Sep 9 - Thu, Oct 8
Multiple Airlines Logo
10:06 am - 9:05 pm
SFO
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BUD
25h 59m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
8:20 am - 2:30 pm
BUD
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SFO
15h 10m
1 stop
$741Multiple Airlines
Thu, Sep 24 - Thu, Oct 8
Turkish Airlines Logo
6:45 pm - 1:15 pm
SFO
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BUD
33h 30m
1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
9:00 am - 4:40 pm
BUD
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SFO
16h 40m
1 stop
$777Turkish Airlines
Wed, Oct 28 - Wed, Nov 11
Lufthansa Logo
10:40 pm - 9:20 pm
SFO
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BUD
14h 40m
1 stop
Lufthansa Logo
6:40 am - 12:35 pm
BUD
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SFO
14h 55m
1 stop
$780Lufthansa
Tue, Dec 29 - Tue, Jan 12
Lufthansa Logo
9:40 pm - 9:20 pm
SFO
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BUD
14h 40m
1 stop
Lufthansa Logo
6:40 am - 12:35 pm
BUD
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SFO
14h 55m
1 stop
$781Lufthansa
Wed, Sep 30 - Tue, Oct 27
Scandinavian Airlines Logo
4:45 pm - 7:10 pm
SFO
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BUD
17h 25m
1 stop
Scandinavian Airlines Logo
7:50 pm - 3:50 pm
BUD
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SFO
28h 00m
1 stop
$792Scandinavian Airlines
Thu, Jan 28 - Thu, Feb 11
Turkish Airlines Logo
6:35 pm - 8:15 am
SFO
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BUD
28h 40m
1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
1:55 pm - 4:30 pm
BUD
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SFO
35h 35m
1 stop
$794Turkish Airlines
Fri, Nov 6 - Mon, Nov 16
Scandinavian Airlines Logo
4:45 pm - 9:40 am
SFO
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BUD
31h 55m
1 stop
Scandinavian Airlines Logo
7:50 pm - 2:50 pm
BUD
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SFO
28h 00m
1 stop
$803Scandinavian Airlines
Booking Insights

KAYAK's insights & trends for San Francisco to Budapest flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from San Francisco 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 Francisco 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 Francisco to Budapest departing in September.

Flight prices are below average for this route right now.

Flights to Budapest from San Francisco usually cost between $740 and $1,023 in September.
The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $691 on Condor (Sep 28-Oct 21).

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from San Francisco 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 Francisco to Budapest is November, where tickets cost $650 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and July, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,121 and $1,075 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from San Francisco 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 Francisco 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 Francisco to Budapest, you should book around 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 26 weeks before departure.

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Low season

January

Cheapest flight

$316
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 14% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 25% increase in price.
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When to book flights from San Francisco to Budapest

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from San Francisco 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 San Francisco to Budapest

  • Which airlines offer special diets on flights from San Francisco to Budapest?

    Some airlines that fly from San Francisco to Budapest, including Turkish and SWISS Airlines, may offer their passengers special meals on request. They are thus suitable for various travelers, especially those with medical conditions that may limit certain types of meals.

  • How convenient are flights from San Francisco to Budapest for persons with reduced mobility?

    At both the departure and arrival airports, all airlines that fly from San Francisco to Budapest offer complimentary wheelchair services to passengers with limited mobility. Lufthansa Airlines' cabin crew are renowned for their friendly nature and willingness to provide special services to people with limited mobility.

  • Can I upgrade to first class after booking economy for the flight from San Francisco?

    Yes. If you book Turkish Airlines business or economy class, you can choose to upgrade your flight for a small fee that varies from time to time and fly first class. Through the ticket upgrade strategy informed by the airline through a request mail, you'll end up paying less for the first class than you would if you had booked first class directly.

  • Which kid-friendly airline should families with kids consider for their flights from San Francisco to Budapest?

    One of the kid-friendly airlines travelers from San Francisco to Budapest should consider for their kids is Turkish Airlines. The airline's kid-friendly amenities include dedicated Unaccompanied Minors Services to ensure the safety and comfort of children traveling alone, kid-friendly packs containing coloring books and puzzles to keep them entertained and engaged throughout the flight, and the Kids Fly & Smile Program that allows children aged 2-12 to earn redeemable miles for their flights.

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

    In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from San Francisco to Budapest was $316 for a one-way ticket and $691 for a round-trip.

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

    Yes, you'll most likely have to show a valid passport before boarding the plane in San Francisco and on arrival in Budapest.

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

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

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

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

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

    Frankfurt am Main is the most popular layover city among KAYAK users traveling from San Francisco to Budapest.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from San Francisco to Budapest, Delta or KLM?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from San Francisco to Budapest are Delta and KLM. With an average price for the route of $901 and an overall rating of 7.8, Delta is the most popular choice. KLM is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $1,042 and an overall rating of 7.8.

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

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

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

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from San Francisco to Budapest

  • Take a rental car from Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl (BUD) car rental center if you want to explore Budapest on your own after deplaning from your San Francisco to Budapest flight. At BUD, you can rent a car from companies like Avis, SIXT, Alamo, and Europcar in the Arrivals Corridor of Terminal 2.
  • Most airlines operating from San Francisco to Budapest have San Francisco International (SFO) as their departure airport and Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl (BUD) as their destination airport. Most of them would also have at least a single layover. Some of the common layovers for flights from BUD to SFO include Istanbul Airport (IST), Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS), and Frankfurt Airport (FRA).
  • Some of the most environmentally friendly flights to Budapest from San Francisco are provided by Austrian Airlines. This airline produces about 435 lbs fewer carbon dioxide emissions than a majority of its competitors.
  • Business travelers frequently consider Lufthansa when looking for flights from San Francisco to Budapest. An onboard lounge on Airbus A380 aircraft, a special diet for business travelers upon request, and free blankets and pillows are just a few of the unique business-friendly amenities offered by the airline.
  • After deplaning from your San Francisco to Budapest flight, you will have a variety of transport options to the city center. You can use a taxi, a minibus, a rental car, or a bus. If you want to travel directly from the airport to Downtown Budapest, consider boarding Bus 100E.

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