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$283+ Cheap flights from Los Angeles (LAX) to Budapest (BUD)

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LAX — BUD
Jan 22 — Jan 291
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Wed 1/29
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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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AranGrant
3 stars

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AranGrant
3 stars

Round-trip from

$627
(EaseMyTrip)

One-way from

$293
(Kiwi.com)

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June

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November

Average price

$739
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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 January 17, 2025.

This LOT deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/15. 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 LOT is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/1710:05 pmLAX - BUD
1 stop29h 00mLOT
Thu 10/235:35 pmBUD - LAX
1 stop35h 30mLOT
Deal found 1/15$626
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/16. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 2/67:30 pmLAX - BUD
2 stops29h 45mMultiple Airlines
Thu 2/206:50 amBUD - LAX
1 stop19h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/16$629
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/15. 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.
Tue 2/45:40 pmLAX - BUD
2 stops20h 25mScandinavian Airlines
Tue 2/185:05 pmBUD - LAX
2 stops31h 30mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 1/15$631
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/15. 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 Ovago is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/39:35 pmLAX - BUD
2 stops35h 55mFinnair
Thu 3/1311:40 amBUD - LAX
1 stop14h 25mFinnair
Deal found 1/15$646
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/16. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 2/121:00 pmLAX - BUD
1 stop38h 50mTurkish Airlines
Tue 2/258:10 pmBUD - LAX
1 stop23h 55mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 1/16$647
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/16. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 3/811:59 pmLAX - BUD
2 stops26h 21mBritish Airways
Mon 3/245:25 pmBUD - LAX
1 stop29h 10mBritish Airways
Deal found 1/16$680
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/16. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 3/210:55 pmLAX - BUD
2 stops25h 50mAir Canada
Sun 3/96:10 amBUD - LAX
2 stops25h 45mAir Canada
Deal found 1/16$700
This SWISS deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/16. 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 SWISS is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 3/511:40 amLAX - BUD
2 stops26h 05mSWISS
Mon 3/178:00 pmBUD - LAX
1 stop29h 30mSWISS
Deal found 1/16$710
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/16. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/311:55 pmLAX - BUD
2 stops26h 05mDelta
Wed 3/196:30 amBUD - LAX
1 stop14h 15mDelta
Deal found 1/16$712
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/15. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 2/95:30 pmLAX - BUD
1 stop20h 25mAmerican Airlines
Sun 2/236:55 amBUD - LAX
1 stop16h 50mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/15$724
This Lufthansa deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/16. 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 Lufthansa is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/98:30 amLAX - BUD
2 stops24h 25mLufthansa
Thu 1/85:00 pmBUD - LAX
1 stop31h 15mLufthansa
Deal found 1/16$725
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/16. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/106:37 pmLAX - BUD
3 stops33h 18mUnited Airlines
Mon 3/242:40 pmBUD - LAX
2 stops35h 52mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/16$728

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 January 17, 2025.

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Los AngelesBudapest

LAX - BUD

LAXBUD

Los Angeles

Tue 2/11

4:15 pm-7:40 pm

1 stop18h 25m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Tue 2/18

5:50 pm-8:30 pm

1 stop35h 40m

$627

Los AngelesBudapest

LAX - BUD

LAXBUD

Los Angeles

Thu 2/6

7:30 pm-10:15 am

2 stops29h 45m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Thu 2/20

6:50 am-5:45 pm

1 stop19h 55m

$629

Los AngelesBudapest

LAX - BUD

LAXBUD

Los Angeles

Tue 2/4

5:40 pm-11:05 pm

2 stops20h 25m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Tue 2/18

5:05 pm-3:35 pm

2 stops31h 30m

$631

Los AngelesBudapest

LAX - BUD

LAXBUD

Los Angeles

Mon 3/3

9:35 pm-6:30 pm

2 stops35h 55m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Thu 3/13

11:40 am-6:05 pm

1 stop14h 25m

$646

Los AngelesBudapest

LAX - BUD

LAXBUD

Los Angeles

Wed 2/12

1:00 pm-12:50 pm

1 stop38h 50m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Tue 2/25

8:10 pm-11:05 am

1 stop23h 55m

$647

Los AngelesBudapest

LAX - BUD

LAXBUD

Los Angeles

Sat 3/8

11:59 pm-11:20 am

2 stops26h 21m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Mon 3/24

5:25 pm-2:35 pm

1 stop29h 10m

$680

Los AngelesBudapest

LAX - BUD

LAXBUD

Los Angeles

Sun 3/2

10:55 pm-9:45 am

2 stops25h 50m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Sun 3/9

6:10 am-10:55 pm

2 stops25h 45m

$700

Los AngelesBudapest

LAX - BUD

LAXBUD

Los Angeles

Wed 3/5

11:40 am-10:45 pm

2 stops26h 05m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Thu 3/20

6:15 am-5:30 pm

1 stop19h 15m

$710

Los AngelesBudapest

LAX - BUD

LAXBUD

Los Angeles

Mon 3/3

1:45 pm-9:40 pm

2 stops22h 55m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Tue 3/18

3:00 pm-12:45 pm

1 stop29h 45m

$712

Los AngelesBudapest

LAX - BUD

LAXBUD

Los Angeles

Sun 2/9

5:30 pm-10:55 pm

1 stop20h 25m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Sun 2/23

6:55 am-2:45 pm

1 stop16h 50m

$724

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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 January.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapfaremartPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star
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 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

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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 January 10, 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 $1,221). 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 January 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 January 17, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Turkish Airlines, British Airways and Air Canada 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
8,511 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

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
8,511 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,511 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

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

LOT
7.6
Good
1,112 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,511 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

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

Finnair
7.6
Good
1,285 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,511 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

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

Austrian Airlines
7.6
Good
786 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,511 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

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

SWISS
7.5
Good
1,598 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,511 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

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 $627 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Scandinavian Airlines and Finnair, starting at $631 and $646 round-trip. Users have found that LOT is 29% 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 $483. Users have also found prices from $530 and $553 on United Airlines and Turkish Airlines, 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 $38 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 $48 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 $71 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 January 17, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FinnairCheapest$522Average$918FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
British AirwaysCheapest$526Average$820FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
American AirlinesCheapest$539Average$840FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
IberiaCheapest$580Average$882FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
Brussels AirlinesCheapest$592Average$925FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SWISSCheapest$594Average$914FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
LOTCheapest$602Average$921FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
LufthansaCheapest$620Average$1,017FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$624Average$673FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
United AirlinesCheapest$625Average$939FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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