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$257+ 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 3/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — BUD
Dec 23 — Dec 301
Mon 12/23
Mon 12/30
1 adult, Economy
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The best prices from Los Angeles to Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl are usually found in November or October, booked 72 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Thursday and return on a Sunday

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FlightHub
3 stars

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FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$625
(Gurufare)

One-way from

$257
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$966
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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 December 18, 2024.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/278:55 pmLAX - BUD
1 stop27h 20mMultiple Airlines
Sun 1/129:10 pmBUD - LAX
2 stops33h 32mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/17$981
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/18. 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.
Fri 12/208:15 pmLAX - BUD
2 stops28h 35mBritish Airways
Tue 12/248:05 pmBUD - LAX
1 stop31h 20mBritish Airways
Deal found 12/18$1,747
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/257:10 pmLAX - BUD
1 stop18h 35mSWISS
Fri 1/176:15 amBUD - LAX
1 stop19h 15mSWISS
Deal found 12/17$1,753
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/258:30 amLAX - BUD
2 stops20h 25mAir Canada
Thu 1/166:00 amBUD - LAX
2 stops23h 33mAir Canada
Deal found 12/17$1,827
This Brussels Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/18. 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 Brussels Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/298:30 amLAX - BUD
2 stops24h 25mBrussels Airlines
Tue 1/75:50 pmBUD - LAX
2 stops52h 15mBrussels Airlines
Deal found 12/18$1,895
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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.
Mon 12/2311:05 pmLAX - BUD
2 stops29h 50mUnited Airlines
Wed 1/11:20 pmBUD - LAX
2 stops27h 18mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/17$1,969
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/205:30 pmLAX - BUD
1 stop20h 55mLufthansa
Sun 12/221:20 pmBUD - LAX
1 stop34h 55mLufthansa
Deal found 12/17$2,213
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/2110:25 pmLAX - BUD
1 stop25h 40mLOT
Tue 12/315:50 pmBUD - LAX
1 stop35h 40mLOT
Deal found 12/17$2,362
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/183:35 pmLAX - BUD
1 stop37h 00mEmirates
Tue 12/313:10 pmBUD - LAX
1 stop30h 35mEmirates
Deal found 12/17$2,414
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/2712:52 amLAX - BUD
2 stops26h 03mIberia
Sun 12/296:40 pmBUD - LAX
2 stops36h 02mIberia
Deal found 12/16$2,587
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/191:45 pmLAX - BUD
1 stop13h 20mKLM
Mon 1/65:05 pmBUD - LAX
1 stop27h 40mKLM
Deal found 12/17$2,745
This Austrian Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 Austrian Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/205:30 pmLAX - BUD
2 stops19h 55mAustrian Airlines
Sun 12/296:50 amBUD - LAX
2 stops22h 33mAustrian Airlines
Deal found 12/17$2,766

Find flights from Los Angeles to Budapest within your budget

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 December 18, 2024.

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LAX - BUD

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Los Angeles

Wed 2/5

10:25 pm-12:10 pm

1 stop28h 45m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Tue 2/18

5:50 pm-8:30 pm

1 stop35h 40m

$625

Los AngelesBudapest

LAX - BUD

LAXBUD

Los Angeles

Mon 1/13

5:40 pm-11:10 pm

2 stops20h 30m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Tue 2/11

6:10 am-3:35 pm

2 stops42h 25m

$627

Los AngelesBudapest

LAX - BUD

LAXBUD

Los Angeles

Mon 1/13

6:55 pm-8:20 am

1 stop28h 25m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Mon 2/10

8:10 pm-5:00 pm

1 stop29h 50m

$640

Los AngelesBudapest

LAX - BUD

LAXBUD

Los Angeles

Mon 2/3

8:55 pm-10:55 am

2 stops29h 00m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Thu 2/13

11:40 am-5:05 pm

1 stop14h 25m

$688

Los AngelesBudapest

LAX - BUD

LAXBUD

Los Angeles

Tue 1/14

9:30 pm-10:55 pm

1 stop16h 25m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Tue 1/21

11:40 am-12:33 am

2 stops21h 53m

$701

Los AngelesBudapest

LAX - BUD

LAXBUD

Los Angeles

Tue 2/4

10:18 am-12:35 pm

2 stops17h 17m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Fri 2/14

6:10 am-8:33 pm

2 stops23h 23m

$710

Los AngelesBudapest

LAX - BUD

LAXBUD

Los Angeles

Mon 1/13

8:55 pm-11:15 pm

1 stop17h 20m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Wed 2/12

7:55 am-6:25 pm

1 stop19h 30m

$711

Los AngelesBudapest

LAX - BUD

LAXBUD

Los Angeles

Wed 2/26

7:10 pm-7:05 pm

1 stop14h 55m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Wed 3/5

6:15 am-4:30 pm

1 stop19h 15m

$718

Los AngelesBudapest

LAX - BUD

LAXBUD

Los Angeles

Wed 2/5

8:20 am-12:35 pm

2 stops19h 15m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Fri 2/14

9:35 am-4:30 pm

1 stop15h 55m

$724

Los AngelesBudapest

LAX - BUD

LAXBUD

Los Angeles

Mon 1/13

3:05 pm-5:00 pm

2 stops16h 55m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Wed 2/12

10:25 am-1:05 pm

1 stop35h 40m

$738

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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 December.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapfaremartPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*3 stars
FareScanPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
GurufarePrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Justfly.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
MytripPrice 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 FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Los Angeles-Budapest flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >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 FlightHub the most. FlightHub 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

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Travel insights for flights from Los Angeles to Budapest

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Los Angeles to Budapest including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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 December 13, 2024.

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 $1,221). 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 December 18, 2024.

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 December 18, 2024.
See what other customers who have flown with SWISS, LOT and Finnair 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
8,604 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

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

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,604 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,604 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

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

Finnair
7.7
Good
1,285 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,604 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

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

LOT
7.6
Good
1,133 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,604 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

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

SWISS
7.6
Good
1,606 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,604 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

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

United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,059 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,604 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

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 LOT. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $625 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Turkish Airlines and Finnair, starting at $640 and $688 round-trip. Users have found that LOT is 30% 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 $443. Users have also found prices from $480 and $491 on LOT and Iberia, 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 Trafalgar Square are the most popular attractions in London if you're in need of something to do during your layover. Hyde Park, Piccadilly Circus, and Trafalgar Square are located about 12.5 mi, 14.1 mi, and 14.3 mi, respectively from London Heathrow. Travelers can book a car rental at London Heathrow for about $35 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 $45 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 Paradeplatz, Lindenhof, and Kunsthaus Zürich. Paradeplatz, Lindenhof and Kunsthaus Zürich are located about 6.1 mi, 5.9 mi, and 6.1 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 $61 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 Warsaw. Istanbul sees the next fewest layovers on Los Angeles to Budapest flights. Helsinki 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 $1,221). 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 December 18, 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
British AirwaysCheapest$526Average$825FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
FinnairCheapest$532Average$902FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
American AirlinesCheapest$541Average$839FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Brussels AirlinesCheapest$582Average$976FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SWISSCheapest$593Average$914FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
LOTCheapest$602Average$906FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
LufthansaCheapest$624Average$1,011FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$624Average$671FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
United AirlinesCheapest$626Average$964FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Austrian AirlinesCheapest$672Average$1,058FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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