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$369+ Cheap flights from Budapest (BUD) to California

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 5/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
BUD — LAX
janv. 21 — janv. 281
mar. 1/21
mar. 1/28
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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Budapest (BUD) to California (USCA). 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 janvier 16, 2025.

Round-trip from

$537
(Finnair)

One-way from

$369
(Kiwi.com)
From Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl to California
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Cheapest flights from Budapest to California
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Budapest to California. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on janvier 16, 2025.

This Finnair 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 Finnair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
ven. 3/2811:40 amBUD - SFO
2 stops30h 01mMultiple Airlines
lun. 3/317:20 pmSFO - BUD
1 stop20h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/16$537
This Finnair 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 Finnair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 5/612:05 pmBUD - SAN
2 stops19h 34mMultiple Airlines
mar. 5/209:30 amSAN - BUD
2 stops23h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/15$542
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.
ven. 4/257:10 amBUD - SFO
1 stop19h 05mBritish Airways
ven. 5/27:20 pmSFO - BUD
1 stop19h 55mBritish Airways
Deal found 1/16$548
This British Airways 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 British Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
ven. 1/316:50 amBUD - SAN
1 stop18h 15mBritish Airways
sam. 2/156:10 pmSAN - BUD
1 stop19h 45mBritish Airways
Deal found 1/16$555
This American 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
dim. 2/236:55 amBUD - SAN
1 stop18h 10mAmerican Airlines
mer. 3/56:10 pmSAN - BUD
1 stop20h 05mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/16$556
This American 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
dim. 2/236:55 amBUD - LAS
1 stop20h 55mAmerican Airlines
lun. 3/36:00 amLAS - BUD
2 stops20h 25mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/16$556
This American 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jeu. 2/137:15 amBUD - SFO
1 stop16h 45mAmerican Airlines
ven. 2/285:07 pmSFO - BUD
2 stops19h 48mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/16$557
This British Airways 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 British Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jeu. 1/306:10 pmBUD - SJC
2 stops36h 18mBritish Airways
mar. 2/412:51 pmSJC - BUD
2 stops25h 04mBritish Airways
Deal found 1/16$561
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.
mar. 2/256:30 amBUD - SFO
1 stop14h 20mDelta
mar. 3/252:19 pmSFO - BUD
2 stops18h 56mDelta
Deal found 1/16$562
This Kissandfly.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 Kissandfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 9/212:05 pmBUD - LAS
2 stops32h 10mBritish Airways
mar. 9/166:54 amLAS - BUD
2 stops19h 01mBritish Airways
Deal found 1/16$566
This Finnair 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 Finnair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mer. 10/112:05 pmBUD - SFO
2 stops20h 52mFinnair
mer. 10/2210:52 amSFO - BUD
2 stops22h 18mFinnair
Deal found 1/16$576
This Billigflug 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 Billigflug is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
sam. 2/227:40 amBUD - LAS
2 stops19h 45mMultiple Airlines
jeu. 3/67:35 pmLAS - BUD
2 stops18h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/16$576

Find flights from Budapest to California within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Budapest to California 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 janvier 16, 2025.

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BudapestSan Francisco

BUD - SFO

BUDSFO

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

ven. 3/28

11:40 am-9:41 am

2 stops30h 01m

San Francisco

lun. 3/31

7:20 pm-1:15 am

1 stop20h 55m

$537

BudapestSan Diego

BUD - SAN

BUDSAN

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

mar. 5/6

12:05 pm-10:39 pm

2 stops19h 34m

San Diego

mar. 5/20

9:30 am-6:10 pm

2 stops23h 40m

$542

BudapestSan Francisco

BUD - SFO

BUDSFO

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

ven. 4/25

7:10 am-5:15 pm

1 stop19h 05m

San Francisco

ven. 5/2

7:20 pm-12:15 am

1 stop19h 55m

$548

BudapestSan Diego

BUD - SAN

BUDSAN

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

ven. 1/31

6:50 am-4:05 pm

1 stop18h 15m

San Diego

sam. 2/15

6:10 pm-10:55 pm

1 stop19h 45m

$555

BudapestSan Diego

BUD - SAN

BUDSAN

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

dim. 2/23

6:55 am-4:05 pm

1 stop18h 10m

San Diego

lun. 3/3

8:25 am-11:25 am

2 stops18h 00m

$556

BudapestLas Vegas

BUD - LAS

BUDLAS

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

dim. 2/23

6:55 am-6:50 pm

1 stop20h 55m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

ven. 3/7

3:07 pm-9:55 pm

2 stops21h 48m

$556

BudapestSan Francisco

BUD - SFO

BUDSFO

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

jeu. 2/13

7:15 am-3:00 pm

1 stop16h 45m

San Francisco

ven. 2/28

5:07 pm-9:55 pm

2 stops19h 48m

$557

BudapestSan Jose

BUD - SJC

BUDSJC

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

jeu. 1/30

6:10 pm-9:28 pm

2 stops36h 18m

San Jose

mar. 2/4

12:51 pm-10:55 pm

2 stops25h 04m

$561

BudapestSan Francisco

BUD - SFO

BUDSFO

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

mar. 2/25

6:30 am-11:50 am

1 stop14h 20m

San Francisco

mar. 3/25

2:19 pm-5:15 pm

2 stops18h 56m

$562

BudapestLas Vegas

BUD - LAS

BUDLAS

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

sam. 2/22

7:40 am-6:25 pm

2 stops19h 45m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

jeu. 3/6

7:35 pm-11:00 pm

2 stops18h 25m

$576

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Best time to book a flight from Budapest to California

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Travel insights for flights from Budapest to California

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

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Budapest to California (average of $246). Flying from Budapest to California in March is currently the most expensive (average of $344). 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 BUD to CA?

Find hourly flight availability from Budapest to California. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated janvier 16, 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Budapest to California as you normally would.

Rainfall in California by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in California ranges from 0.0 - 3.4 inches per month. February is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 3.4 in. July is typically the driest time to visit California when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in California by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to California, 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 73.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 57.2 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing California

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to California. 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 California. Reviews last updated janvier 16, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Lufthansa, United Airlines and Finnair from Budapest to California. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,511 reviews

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

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

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

KLM
7.8
Good
1,339 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,511 reviews

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

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

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

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

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

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

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Budapest to California. 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 from for flights from Budapest to California?

    Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl (BUD), located 10.3 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly out of when you book flights from Budapest to California.

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

    The cheapest airline one-way is British Airways, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $591. However, be on the lookout for offers from KLM and Finnair, as they are both options that can get you from Budapest to California for a low price.

  • What are the most popular routes from Budapest to California?

    The most popular route from Budapest to California is Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl - Los Angeles. You may also consider Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl - San Francisco or Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl - Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Budapest to California?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Budapest to California 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 Budapest to California?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Budapest to California (average of $246). Flying from Budapest to California in March is currently the most expensive (average of $344). 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 Budapest to California

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from Budapest to California. 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 janvier 16, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$396Average$670FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
DeltaCheapest$463Average$663FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SWISSCheapest$521Average$762FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
British AirwaysCheapest$524Average$773FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
LufthansaCheapest$539Average$769FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
American AirlinesCheapest$541Average$701FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
KLMCheapest$558Average$773FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
IberiaCheapest$562Average$738FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
Air FranceCheapest$578Average$796FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
LOTCheapest$580Average$691FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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