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$361+ Cheap flights from Budapest (BUD) to San Diego (SAN)

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 5/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
BUD — SAN
Apr 5 — Apr 121
Sat 4/5
Sat 4/12
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl to San Diego are usually found in January or March, booked 64 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Thursday and return on a Sunday

Cheap flight deals from Budapest to San Diego

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Budapest (BUD) to San Diego (SAN). 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 March 31, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$604
(Delta)

One-way from

$361
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$657
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Cheapest flights from Budapest to San Diego
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Budapest to San Diego. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 31, 2025.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. 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.
Thu 4/246:20 amBUD - SAN
2 stops25h 22mDelta
Wed 5/72:10 pmSAN - BUD
2 stops19h 25mDelta
Deal found 3/31$604
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/30. 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 4/247:40 amBUD - SAN
2 stops22h 57mAmerican Airlines
Wed 5/74:40 pmSAN - BUD
1 stop22h 35mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/30$606
This Air France deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/30. 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 France is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 4/196:20 amBUD - SAN
2 stops19h 32mMultiple Airlines
Sat 5/32:30 pmSAN - BUD
2 stops18h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/30$628
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. 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.
Tue 5/66:00 amBUD - SAN
2 stops22h 45mUnited Airlines
Tue 6/108:10 amSAN - BUD
2 stops17h 40mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/31$667
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/30. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/241:40 pmBUD - SAN
2 stops19h 03mBritish Airways
Wed 5/282:49 pmSAN - BUD
2 stops17h 11mBritish Airways
Deal found 3/30$670
This Lufthansa deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. 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 4/85:30 pmBUD - SAN
1 stop30h 55mLufthansa
Thu 4/173:57 pmSAN - BUD
2 stops17h 23mLufthansa
Deal found 3/31$699

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Budapest to San Diego 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 March 31, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Budapest to San Diego that are best for you.

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Budapest

Fly to

San Diego

Route

Depart

Return

Price

BudapestSan Diego

BUD - SAN

BUDSAN

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Thu 4/24

6:20 am-10:42 pm

2 stops25h 22m

San Diego

Wed 5/7

2:10 pm-6:35 pm

2 stops19h 25m

$604

BudapestSan Diego

BUD - SAN

BUDSAN

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Thu 4/24

7:40 am-9:37 pm

2 stops22h 57m

San Diego

Wed 5/7

4:40 pm-12:15 am

1 stop22h 35m

$606

BudapestSan Diego

BUD - SAN

BUDSAN

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Sat 4/19

6:20 am-4:52 pm

2 stops19h 32m

San Diego

Sat 5/3

2:30 pm-5:30 pm

2 stops18h 00m

$628

BudapestSan Diego

BUD - SAN

BUDSAN

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Tue 5/6

6:00 am-7:45 pm

2 stops22h 45m

San Diego

Tue 6/10

8:10 am-10:50 am

2 stops17h 40m

$667

BudapestSan Diego

BUD - SAN

BUDSAN

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Sat 5/24

1:40 pm-11:43 pm

2 stops19h 03m

San Diego

Wed 5/28

2:49 pm-5:00 pm

2 stops17h 11m

$670

BudapestSan Diego

BUD - SAN

BUDSAN

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Thu 4/24

1:25 pm-12:18 am

2 stops19h 53m

San Diego

Wed 5/7

5:15 pm-11:35 pm

1 stop21h 20m

$770

BudapestSan Diego

BUD - SAN

BUDSAN

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Tue 5/6

5:55 am-7:46 pm

2 stops46h 51m

$361

BudapestSan Diego

BUD - SAN

BUDSAN

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Tue 5/6

7:25 am-2:50 pm

1 stop16h 25m

$627

BudapestSan Diego

BUD - SAN

BUDSAN

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Mon 4/14

6:05 am-3:25 pm

1 stop18h 20m

$755

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Deals found on 3/31

Compare providers for flights from Budapest to San Diego

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 Budapest to San Diego in March.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
FlightHubPrice 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 Budapest-San Diego flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Budapest-San Diego flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Budapest-San Diego flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Budapest-San Diego 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 Budapest-San Diego 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 Budapest to San Diego

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

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Budapest to San Diego. Price data was last updated on March 28, 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Budapest to San Diego, you should look to book at least 64 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Budapest to San Diego (average of $286). Flying from Budapest to San Diego in March is currently the most expensive (average of $366). 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 SAN?

Find hourly flight availability from Budapest to San Diego. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated March 31, 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Budapest to San Diego in the morning. Doing so could potentially save you 9% on the flight price compared to flying at noon, which is usually more expensive.

Rainfall in San Diego by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in San Diego ranges from 0.0 - 2.3 inches per month. February is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 2.3 in. July is typically the driest time to visit San Diego when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in San Diego by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to San Diego, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, August is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 71.6 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 San Diego

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San Diego. 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 San Diego. Reviews last updated March 31, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Budapest to San Diego, such as Delta, United Airlines and American Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,899 reviews

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,899 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,899 reviews

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,614 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,899 reviews

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,899 reviews

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception
Lufthansa
6.7
Okay
6,961 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,899 reviews

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception
British Airways
6.6
Okay
6,713 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,899 reviews

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

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 San Diego. 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 Budapest to San Diego round-trip?

    According to our current data, Delta ($604), American Airlines ($606), and United Airlines ($667) offers the cheapest pricing from Budapest to San Diego. Delta is 21% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Budapest to San Diego (average of $286). Flying from Budapest to San Diego in March is currently the most expensive (average of $366). 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 3 airlines flying from Budapest to San Diego

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Budapest to San Diego. 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 March 31, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
British AirwaysCheapest$558Average$850FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
LufthansaCheapest$653Average$752FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
United AirlinesCheapest$668Average$721FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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