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$364+ Cheap flights from San Diego (SAN) 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 5/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SAN — BUD
Apr 22 — Apr 291
Tue 4/22
Tue 4/29
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from San Diego to Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl are usually found in February or November, booked 50 days in advance, depart on a Sunday or Tuesday and return on a Wednesday

Cheap flight deals from San Diego to Budapest

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Diego (SAN) to Budapest (BUD). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated April 17, 2025.

Most accurate provider

AranGrant
3 stars

Most trusted provider

AranGrant
3 stars

Round-trip from

$669
(Air Canada)

One-way from

$364
(Mytrip)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,109
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Cheapest flights from San Diego to Budapest
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Diego to Budapest. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 17, 2025.

This SWISS deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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.
Mon 10/136:45 amSAN - BUD
2 stops27h 30mSWISS
Mon 10/278:00 pmBUD - SAN
2 stops33h 15mSWISS
Deal found 4/16$500
This Gurufare 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 Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/1711:05 amSAN - BUD
2 stops38h 15mScandinavian Airlines
Wed 10/17:45 pmBUD - SAN
2 stops32h 11mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 4/17$654
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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 Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/78:00 amSAN - BUD
2 stops17h 50mAir Canada
Wed 5/216:10 amBUD - SAN
2 stops22h 35mAir Canada
Deal found 4/16$669
This Travelocity deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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 Travelocity is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/75:15 pmSAN - BUD
1 stop21h 20mMultiple Airlines
Wed 5/219:30 amBUD - SAN
2 stops19h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/16$677
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/75:15 pmSAN - BUD
1 stop21h 20mLufthansa
Wed 5/211:25 pmBUD - SAN
1 stop35h 00mLufthansa
Deal found 4/16$712
This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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 Orbitz is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/137:50 pmSAN - BUD
1 stop20h 25mBritish Airways
Mon 10/275:25 pmBUD - SAN
1 stop31h 40mBritish Airways
Deal found 4/16$742
This Travelocity deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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 Travelocity is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/137:50 pmSAN - BUD
1 stop20h 25mIberia
Mon 10/273:35 pmBUD - SAN
2 stops38h 20mIberia
Deal found 4/16$748
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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 KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/202:00 pmSAN - BUD
2 stops17h 30mKLM
Mon 9/12:00 pmBUD - SAN
1 stop31h 00mKLM
Deal found 4/16$764
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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 6/161:00 pmSAN - BUD
2 stops20h 35mDelta
Wed 12/1012:50 pmBUD - SAN
1 stop32h 15mDelta
Deal found 4/16$768
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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 6/167:00 amSAN - BUD
2 stops20h 40mUnited Airlines
Fri 11/218:05 amBUD - SAN
1 stop16h 20mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/16$770
This American 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/84:40 pmSAN - BUD
1 stop23h 30mAmerican Airlines
Thu 5/2212:05 pmBUD - SAN
2 stops18h 48mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/17$782
This Austrian Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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 Austrian Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 6/2011:15 amSAN - BUD
2 stops26h 10mAustrian Airlines
Mon 7/143:10 pmBUD - SAN
2 stops37h 51mAustrian Airlines
Deal found 4/16$1,001

Cheapflights Fare Finder

Customize your flight search to find flights from San Diego 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 San Diego to Budapest that are best for you.

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SAN - BUD

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San Diego

Mon 10/13

6:45 am-7:15 pm

2 stops27h 30m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Mon 10/27

8:00 pm-9:15 pm

2 stops33h 15m

$500

San DiegoBudapest

SAN - BUD

SANBUD

San Diego

Wed 9/17

11:05 am-10:20 am

2 stops38h 15m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Wed 10/1

7:45 pm-6:56 pm

2 stops32h 11m

$654

San DiegoBudapest

SAN - BUD

SANBUD

San Diego

Wed 5/7

8:00 am-10:50 am

2 stops17h 50m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Wed 5/21

6:10 am-7:45 pm

2 stops22h 35m

$669

San DiegoBudapest

SAN - BUD

SANBUD

San Diego

Wed 5/7

5:15 pm-11:35 pm

1 stop21h 20m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Wed 5/21

9:30 am-7:45 pm

2 stops19h 15m

$677

San DiegoBudapest

SAN - BUD

SANBUD

San Diego

Wed 5/7

5:15 pm-11:35 pm

1 stop21h 20m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Wed 5/21

1:25 pm-3:25 pm

1 stop35h 00m

$712

San DiegoBudapest

SAN - BUD

SANBUD

San Diego

Mon 10/13

7:50 pm-1:15 am

1 stop20h 25m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Mon 10/27

5:25 pm-5:05 pm

1 stop31h 40m

$742

San DiegoBudapest

SAN - BUD

SANBUD

San Diego

Mon 10/13

7:50 pm-1:15 am

1 stop20h 25m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Mon 10/27

3:35 pm-9:55 pm

2 stops38h 20m

$748

San DiegoBudapest

SAN - BUD

SANBUD

San Diego

Wed 8/20

2:00 pm-4:30 pm

2 stops17h 30m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Mon 9/1

2:00 pm-12:00 pm

1 stop31h 00m

$764

San DiegoBudapest

SAN - BUD

SANBUD

San Diego

Mon 6/16

10:30 pm-11:45 am

2 stops28h 15m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Thu 11/20

6:30 am-12:05 pm

1 stop14h 35m

$768

San DiegoBudapest

SAN - BUD

SANBUD

San Diego

Mon 6/16

7:00 am-12:40 pm

2 stops20h 40m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Fri 11/21

8:05 am-3:25 pm

1 stop16h 20m

$770

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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 San Diego to Budapest in April.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Justfly.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 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 San Diego-Budapest flights, users find the pricing of AranGrant to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. AranGrant Users can find the same prices on San Diego-Budapest flight deals on Cheapflights vs. AranGrant >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from San Diego-Budapest flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on San Diego-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 San Diego-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 San Diego to Budapest

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

Everything you need to know about your flight from San Diego to Budapest

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

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

The price you pay for your flight from San Diego to Budapest may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 50 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Diego to Budapest?

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to Budapest (average of $656). Flying from San Diego 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 SAN to BUD?

Find hourly flight availability from San Diego 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.

Unlike at noon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 11% on flights from San Diego to Budapest by exploring options for tickets in the morning.

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

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

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their San Diego to Budapest flight should consider departing on Sunday at noon when fares are most often at their lowest. Friday 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.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,916 reviews

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

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
7,916 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,916 reviews

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

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
1,327 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,916 reviews

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

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.
Austrian Airlines
7.6
Good
775 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,916 reviews

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

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.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,667 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,916 reviews

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

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.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,916 reviews

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

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

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  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from San Diego to Budapest round-trip?

    According to our current data, Air Canada ($669), Lufthansa ($712), and British Airways ($764) offers the cheapest pricing from San Diego to Budapest. Air Canada is 30% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

  • Can I find deals for flights from San Diego to Budapest that include hotel bookings?

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

  • How can I find direct flights from San Diego to Budapest?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from San Diego to Budapest?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Diego 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 San Diego to Budapest?

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to Budapest (average of $656). Flying from San Diego 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 6 airlines flying from San Diego to Budapest

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from San Diego 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
LufthansaCheapest$512Average$998FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
United AirlinesCheapest$522Average$983FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$669Average$1,081FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
British AirwaysCheapest$701Average$933FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
KLMCheapest$882Average$1,290FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
DeltaCheapest$954Average$1,099FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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