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$291+ Cheap flights from Washington, D.C. (WAS) to Budapest (BUD)

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WAS — BUD
Apr 22 — Apr 291
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Washington, D.C. to Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl are usually found in February or March, booked 78 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Tuesday and return on a Thursday

Cheap flight deals from Washington, D.C. to Budapest

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Washington, D.C. (WAS) 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

$580
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$291
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$813
Provider with most accurate pricing for Washington, D.C. (WAS)-Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl flight deals.
Provider most trusted by Cheapflights users for Washington, D.C. (WAS)-Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl flights.
From Washington, D.C. (WAS) to Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl
One-way flight from Washington, D.C. (WAS) to Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 19% potential increase in price ($217 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($26 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in April 2025

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

This Scandinavian 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 Scandinavian Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/101:00 pmBWI - BUD
2 stops14h 40mScandinavian Airlines
Tue 11/1810:25 amBUD - BWI
2 stops17h 18mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 4/16$637
This Mytrip 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/305:50 amBWI - BUD
3 stops31h 40mMultiple Airlines
Sun 5/118:40 amBUD - BWI
2 stops44h 53mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/16$645
This Scandinavian 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 Scandinavian Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/2010:05 pmIAD - BUD
1 stop15h 20mScandinavian Airlines
Fri 10/311:00 amBUD - IAD
1 stop14h 59mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 4/17$681
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.
Sat 8/2310:24 pmIAD - BUD
2 stops32h 16mUnited Airlines
Tue 12/239:35 amBUD - IAD
1 stop12h 55mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/17$683
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.
Tue 10/281:00 pmBWI - BUD
2 stops23h 15mDelta
Tue 11/43:00 pmBUD - BWI
2 stops31h 41mDelta
Deal found 4/16$683
This British Airways 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 British Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/289:30 pmBWI - BUD
1 stop14h 20mBritish Airways
Thu 11/67:15 amBUD - BWI
1 stop17h 30mBritish Airways
Deal found 4/16$685
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.
Wed 11/1910:45 amBWI - BUD
2 stops16h 55mUnited Airlines
Fri 11/286:10 amBUD - BWI
2 stops20h 47mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/16$691
This FlightHub 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 10/49:40 pmIAD - BUD
1 stop33h 20mTurkish Airlines
Tue 10/148:30 pmBUD - IAD
1 stop21h 15mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 4/17$701
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.
Sat 8/235:55 pmIAD - BUD
1 stop24h 10mAmerican Airlines
Tue 12/2312:20 pmBUD - IAD
1 stop33h 15mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/17$705
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.
Sat 8/239:20 pmBWI - BUD
1 stop20h 45mAmerican Airlines
Fri 12/126:50 amBUD - BWI
1 stop17h 55mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/17$705
This Air Canada 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 Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/76:00 amDCA - BUD
2 stops20h 45mAir Canada
Tue 8/266:00 amBUD - DCA
2 stops15h 48mAir Canada
Deal found 4/17$707
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.
Sat 8/238:45 pmIAD - BUD
1 stop11h 20mMultiple Airlines
Fri 12/126:10 amBUD - IAD
2 stops15h 03mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/17$707

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Washington, D.C. to Budapest that are best for you.

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BaltimoreBudapest

BWI - BUD

BWIBUD

Baltimore/Washington

Wed 4/30

5:50 am-7:30 pm

3 stops31h 40m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Sun 5/11

8:40 am-11:33 pm

2 stops44h 53m

$645

BaltimoreBudapest

BWI - BUD

BWIBUD

Baltimore/Washington

Tue 10/14

1:00 pm-7:05 pm

2 stops24h 05m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Tue 10/28

10:25 am-9:43 pm

2 stops16h 18m

$656

Washington, D.C.Budapest

IAD - BUD

IADBUD

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 9/20

10:05 pm-7:25 pm

1 stop15h 20m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Fri 10/3

11:00 am-7:59 pm

1 stop14h 59m

$681

Washington, D.C.Budapest

IAD - BUD

IADBUD

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 8/23

10:24 pm-12:40 pm

2 stops32h 16m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Tue 12/23

9:35 am-4:30 pm

1 stop12h 55m

$683

Washington, D.C.Budapest

IAD - BUD

IADBUD

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 10/4

9:40 pm-1:00 pm

1 stop33h 20m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Tue 10/14

8:30 pm-11:45 am

1 stop21h 15m

$701

Washington, D.C.Budapest

IAD - BUD

IADBUD

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 8/23

5:55 pm-12:05 am

1 stop24h 10m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Tue 12/23

12:20 pm-3:35 pm

1 stop33h 15m

$705

BaltimoreBudapest

BWI - BUD

BWIBUD

Baltimore/Washington

Sat 8/23

9:20 pm-12:05 am

1 stop20h 45m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Tue 12/23

7:40 am-6:45 pm

1 stop17h 05m

$705

Washington, D.C.Budapest

DCA - BUD

DCABUD

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Thu 8/7

6:00 am-8:45 am

2 stops20h 45m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Tue 8/26

6:00 am-3:48 pm

2 stops15h 48m

$707

Washington, D.C.Budapest

IAD - BUD

IADBUD

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 8/23

8:45 pm-2:05 pm

1 stop11h 20m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Fri 12/12

6:10 am-3:13 pm

2 stops15h 03m

$707

Washington, D.C.Budapest

IAD - BUD

IADBUD

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 8/6

8:45 pm-2:05 pm

1 stop11h 20m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Tue 8/26

9:30 am-4:15 pm

1 stop12h 45m

$715

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Washington, D.C. to Budapest in April.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice 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 Washington, D.C.-Budapest flights, users find the pricing of AranGrant to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. AranGrant Users can find the same prices on Washington, D.C.-Budapest flight deals on Cheapflights vs. AranGrant >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Washington, D.C.-Budapest flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Washington, D.C.-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 Washington, D.C.-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 Washington, D.C. to Budapest

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Budapest from Washington, D.C. with our price prediction graph.
Estimated round-trip price
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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Washington, D.C. to Budapest

How far ahead should I book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Budapest?

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

Booking 78 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Washington, D.C. 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 Washington, D.C. to Budapest?

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Budapest (average of $656). Flying from Washington, D.C. 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 WAS to BUD?

Find hourly flight availability from Washington, D.C. 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 20% on flights from Washington, D.C. to Budapest by exploring options for tickets in the morning.

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.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Washington, D.C. to Budapest, such as Delta, LOT and Finnair. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8.0
Very good

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

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.
8.0
Very good
8.0
Very good

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

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.
8.0
Very good

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

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.
8.0
Very good

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

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.
8.0
Very good

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

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.
8.0
Very good

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

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 Washington, D.C. to Budapest. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Budapest from Washington, D.C.?

    Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl (BUD) is the airport you will fly into if you book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Budapest. You should not have trouble finding flights to Ferenc Liszt Intl from Washington, D.C.; the airport handles an average of 0 inbound flights from Washington, D.C. per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 9 airlines have flights to the Budapest airport from Washington, D.C.. It is only a 10.3 mi journey from Ferenc Liszt Intl (BUD) to Budapest’s city center.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Washington, D.C. to Budapest round-trip?

    Currently priced at $580, Aer Lingus will fly you from Washington, D.C. to Budapest and back. In addition to Aer Lingus, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Scandinavian Airlines and British Airways - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $656 and $657, respectively. Users have found that Aer Lingus is 36% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Washington, D.C. to Budapest one-way?

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $425 on Turkish Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Scandinavian Airlines from $444 and British Airways from $482 one-way.

  • What are the most popular routes from Washington, D.C. to Budapest?

  • Can I find deals for flights from Washington, D.C. to Budapest that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Washington, D.C. to Budapest flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Washington, D.C. to Budapest?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Washington, D.C. to Budapest?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Washington, D.C. 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 Washington, D.C. to Budapest?

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Budapest (average of $656). Flying from Washington, D.C. 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 9 airlines flying from Washington, D.C. to Budapest

Discover the top 9 airlines that operate flights from Washington, D.C. 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
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$557Average$830FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
British AirwaysCheapest$582Average$872FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
Austrian AirlinesCheapest$636Average$1,181FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
SWISSCheapest$655Average$1,086FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
United AirlinesCheapest$682Average$1,038FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
LufthansaCheapest$712Average$1,059FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
Aer LingusCheapest$796Average$1,014FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
DeltaCheapest$834Average$874FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Air FranceCheapest$924Average$1,191FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%

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