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$361+ Cheap flights from Los Angeles (LAX) to Budapest (BUD)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 5/14. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — BUD
Apr 22 — Apr 291
Tue 4/22
Tue 4/29
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Los Angeles to Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl are usually found in November or February, booked 72 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Thursday and return on a Sunday

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Most accurate provider

AranGrant
3 stars

Most trusted provider

AranGrant
3 stars

Round-trip from

$700
(Mytrip)

One-way from

$361
(Trip.com)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$871
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Cheapest flights from Los Angeles to Budapest
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Los Angeles to Budapest. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 17, 2025.

This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/35:25 amLAX - BUD
3 stops32h 25mMultiple Airlines
Wed 10/16:50 amBUD - LAX
1 stop19h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/17$700
This SmartFares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure SmartFares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 6/1111:55 amLAX - BUD
2 stops22h 30mScandinavian Airlines
Sun 6/158:05 pmBUD - LAX
1 stop29h 15mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 4/17$702
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Justfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 4/277:55 pmLAX - BUD
1 stop32h 05mTurkish Airlines
Tue 5/131:55 pmBUD - LAX
1 stop37h 05mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 4/17$707
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 7/315:30 pmLAX - BUD
1 stop21h 05mUnited Airlines
Thu 8/216:00 amBUD - LAX
2 stops22h 42mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/17$709
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/137:30 amLAX - BUD
2 stops20h 10mAir Canada
Sat 8/232:20 pmBUD - LAX
2 stops29h 42mAir Canada
Deal found 4/17$716
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/131:35 pmLAX - BUD
2 stops17h 55mDelta
Sat 8/236:20 amBUD - LAX
1 stop17h 30mDelta
Deal found 4/17$728
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure British Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/203:30 pmLAX - BUD
1 stop22h 30mBritish Airways
Mon 12/85:25 pmBUD - LAX
1 stop29h 05mBritish Airways
Deal found 4/17$736
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/13:05 pmLAX - BUD
1 stop14h 25mAustrian Airlines
Sun 8/247:00 amBUD - LAX
1 stop15h 05mAustrian Airlines
Deal found 4/17$768
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 8/1710:05 pmLAX - BUD
1 stop26h 00mLOT
Sun 9/712:50 pmBUD - LAX
1 stop16h 15mLOT
Deal found 4/17$777
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/15:30 pmLAX - BUD
2 stops21h 20mLufthansa
Sun 8/247:05 pmBUD - LAX
2 stops29h 10mLufthansa
Deal found 4/17$854
This SWISS deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure SWISS is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/157:35 pmLAX - BUD
1 stop14h 40mSWISS
Sat 5/319:30 amBUD - LAX
2 stops20h 58mSWISS
Deal found 4/17$965
This Travelocity deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Travelocity is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 7/1912:45 amLAX - BUD
2 stops26h 05mAer Lingus
Thu 8/2112:30 pmBUD - LAX
2 stops19h 50mAer Lingus
Deal found 4/17$967

Cheapflights Fare Finder

Customize your flight search to find flights from Los Angeles to Budapest that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated April 17, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Los Angeles to Budapest that are best for you.

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LAX - BUD

LAXBUD

Los Angeles

Wed 9/3

5:25 am-10:50 pm

3 stops32h 25m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Wed 10/1

6:50 am-5:30 pm

1 stop19h 40m

$700

Los AngelesBudapest

LAX - BUD

LAXBUD

Los Angeles

Wed 6/11

11:55 am-7:25 pm

2 stops22h 30m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Sun 6/15

8:05 pm-4:20 pm

1 stop29h 15m

$702

Los AngelesBudapest

LAX - BUD

LAXBUD

Los Angeles

Sun 4/27

7:55 pm-1:00 pm

1 stop32h 05m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Tue 5/13

1:55 pm-6:00 pm

1 stop37h 05m

$707

Los AngelesBudapest

LAX - BUD

LAXBUD

Los Angeles

Thu 7/31

5:30 pm-11:35 pm

1 stop21h 05m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Thu 8/21

6:00 am-7:42 pm

2 stops22h 42m

$709

Los AngelesBudapest

LAX - BUD

LAXBUD

Los Angeles

Wed 8/13

7:30 am-12:40 pm

2 stops20h 10m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Sat 8/23

2:20 pm-11:02 am

2 stops29h 42m

$716

Los AngelesBudapest

LAX - BUD

LAXBUD

Los Angeles

Wed 8/13

1:35 pm-4:30 pm

2 stops17h 55m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Sat 8/23

6:20 am-2:50 pm

1 stop17h 30m

$728

Los AngelesBudapest

LAX - BUD

LAXBUD

Los Angeles

Fri 8/1

11:59 pm-12:05 am

2 stops39h 06m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Mon 8/25

12:05 pm-1:25 pm

2 stops34h 20m

$758

Los AngelesBudapest

LAX - BUD

LAXBUD

Los Angeles

Fri 8/1

3:05 pm-2:30 pm

1 stop14h 25m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Sun 8/24

7:00 am-1:05 pm

1 stop15h 05m

$768

Los AngelesBudapest

LAX - BUD

LAXBUD

Los Angeles

Sun 8/17

10:05 pm-9:05 am

1 stop26h 00m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Sun 9/7

12:50 pm-8:05 pm

1 stop16h 15m

$777

Los AngelesBudapest

LAX - BUD

LAXBUD

Los Angeles

Fri 8/1

5:30 pm-11:50 pm

2 stops21h 20m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Sun 8/24

7:05 pm-3:15 pm

2 stops29h 10m

$854

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Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Los Angeles to Budapest in April.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapfaremartPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star
JustAirTicketPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*3 stars
FareScanPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*3 stars
Justfly.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
GurufarePrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
MytripPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Los Angeles-Budapest flights, users find the pricing of AranGrant to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. AranGrant Users can find the same prices on Los Angeles-Budapest flight deals on Cheapflights vs. AranGrant >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Los Angeles-Budapest flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Los Angeles-Budapest flights, Cheapflights users trust AranGrant the most. AranGrant has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Los Angeles-Budapest flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Los Angeles to Budapest

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Budapest from Los Angeles with our price prediction graph.
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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Los Angeles to Budapest

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Los Angeles to Budapest. Price data was last updated on April 11, 2025.

Booking 72 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Los Angeles to Budapest. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Los Angeles to Budapest?

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Los Angeles to Budapest (average of $656). Flying from Los Angeles to Budapest in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,208). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from LAX to BUD?

Find hourly flight availability from Los Angeles to Budapest. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated April 17, 2025.

When flying from Los Angeles to Budapest, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the evening, which can drop the price by up to 12% versus a flight in the afternoon.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Los Angeles to Budapest. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Los Angeles to Budapest flight should consider departing on Tuesday at noon when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Rainfall in Budapest by month

Plan your trip to Budapest by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Budapest ranges from 1.2 - 2.8 inches per month. May is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 2.8 in. February is typically the driest time to visit Budapest when rainfall is around 1.2 in.

Temperature in Budapest by month

Plan your trip to Budapest by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Budapest, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 68.0 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 32.0 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Budapest

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Budapest. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Budapest. Reviews last updated April 17, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Delta, KLM and LOT from Los Angeles to Budapest have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,917 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,917 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,917 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
KLM
7.8
Good
1,329 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,917 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
LOT
7.6
Good
1,065 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,917 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
Finnair
7.6
Good
1,269 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,917 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,580 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,917 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Los Angeles to Budapest. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Los Angeles to Budapest round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from Los Angeles to Budapest is Scandinavian Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $702 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Turkish Airlines and British Airways, starting at $707 and $838 round-trip. Users have found that Scandinavian Airlines is 18% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Los Angeles to Budapest one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for Scandinavian Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $450. Users have also found prices from $490 and $506 on British Airways and Delta, respectively.

  • Where are the most common layover locations when flying from Los Angeles to Budapest?

    Los Angeles to Budapest flights have a layover in London most often. Munich sees the next most layovers on Los Angeles to Budapest flights. Zurich comes in third as the most popular layover location on Los Angeles to Budapest flights.

  • What are some popular things to do or see while on a layover in London?

    Hyde Park, Piccadilly Circus, and Buckingham Palace are the most popular attractions in London if you're in need of something to do during your layover. Hyde Park, Piccadilly Circus, and Buckingham Palace are located about 12.5 mi, 14.1 mi, and 13.7 mi, respectively from London Heathrow. Travelers can book a car rental at London Heathrow for about $50 per day to make their sightseeing more efficient.

  • What are some popular points of interest to see during a layover in Munich?

    Theresienwiese, Marienplatz, and Altes Rathaus are currently the most popular points of interest in Munich at the moment. Those on a layover in Munich interested in visiting Theresienwiese, Marienplatz, or Altes Rathaus can do so by traveling 18.8 mi, 17.8 mi, and 17.8 mi, respectively from Munich Franz Josef Strauss. Travelers can rent a car at Munich Franz Josef Strauss for an average daily rate of $42 to make sightseeing during their layover a little easier.

  • What are points of interest worth seeing during a layover in Zurich?

    Most Zurich visitors opt to spend their time at Lindenhof, Paradeplatz, and Zoo Zürich. Lindenhof, Paradeplatz and Zoo Zürich are located about 5.9 mi, 6.1 mi, and 5.0 mi, respectively from Zurich if you are interested in checking them out. Those looking to explore during their layover in Zurich can rent a car from Zurich for about $63 per day.

  • Where are the least popular layover locations for Los Angeles to Budapest flights?

    The least popular layover on flights from Los Angeles to Budapest is Istanbul. Helsinki sees the next fewest layovers on Los Angeles to Budapest flights. Amsterdam comes in third to last in terms of the least popular layover locations on Los Angeles to Budapest flights.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Los Angeles to Budapest that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Los Angeles to Budapest flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Los Angeles to Budapest?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Los Angeles to Budapest.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Los Angeles to Budapest?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Los Angeles to Budapest by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Los Angeles to Budapest (average of $656). Flying from Los Angeles to Budapest in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,208). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 10 airlines flying from Los Angeles to Budapest

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from Los Angeles to Budapest. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated April 17, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
British AirwaysCheapest$526Average$818FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
American AirlinesCheapest$555Average$839FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
LOTCheapest$568Average$1,022FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
IberiaCheapest$580Average$900FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
FinnairCheapest$581Average$873FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
Brussels AirlinesCheapest$582Average$898FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SWISSCheapest$594Average$865FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
Scandinavian AirlinesCheapest$606Average$757FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
LufthansaCheapest$612Average$984FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$624Average$682FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%

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