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$294+ Cheap flights from Budapest (BUD) to San Francisco (SFO)

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 5/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
BUD — SFO
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 Francisco are usually found in November or February, booked 73 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Wednesday and return on a Tuesday

Cheap flight deals from Budapest to San Francisco

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Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$595
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$294
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$724
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Cheapest flights from Budapest to San Francisco
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Budapest to San Francisco. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 31, 2025.

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.
Wed 9/39:30 amBUD - SFO
1 stop15h 40mUnited Airlines
Tue 9/162:20 pmSFO - BUD
1 stop14h 45mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/31$595
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.
Fri 5/25:45 pmBUD - SFO
1 stop29h 05mBritish Airways
Sat 5/107:30 pmSFO - BUD
1 stop15h 50mBritish Airways
Deal found 3/30$597
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.
Tue 4/89:30 amBUD - SFO
1 stop15h 40mMultiple Airlines
Wed 4/231:10 pmSFO - BUD
1 stop20h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/30$599
This Air Canada 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 Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/249:25 amBUD - SFO
2 stops32h 54mAir Canada
Wed 5/78:35 amSFO - BUD
2 stops17h 15mAir Canada
Deal found 3/30$603
This Brussels 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 Brussels Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/246:00 amBUD - SFO
1 stop15h 40mBrussels Airlines
Wed 5/72:40 pmSFO - BUD
1 stop24h 10mBrussels Airlines
Deal found 3/30$607
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.
Wed 4/167:05 pmBUD - SFO
1 stop33h 55mLufthansa
Sun 5/41:10 pmSFO - BUD
1 stop20h 10mLufthansa
Deal found 3/31$621
This SWISS 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 SWISS is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/218:00 pmBUD - SFO
1 stop29h 10mSWISS
Wed 5/281:00 pmSFO - BUD
2 stops34h 45mSWISS
Deal found 3/30$625
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 - SFO
2 stops20h 06mDelta
Wed 5/71:45 pmSFO - BUD
2 stops19h 50mDelta
Deal found 3/31$628
This Austrian 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 Austrian Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/213:10 pmBUD - SFO
2 stops36h 50mAustrian Airlines
Wed 5/287:50 pmSFO - BUD
2 stops33h 40mAustrian Airlines
Deal found 3/30$662
This American 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 7/1011:40 amBUD - SFO
2 stops19h 50mAmerican Airlines
Sat 7/267:20 pmSFO - BUD
1 stop16h 00mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/31$666
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.
Thu 4/106:20 amBUD - SFO
1 stop15h 30mAir France
Mon 4/143:05 pmSFO - BUD
1 stop22h 55mAir France
Deal found 3/30$680
This Finnair 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 Finnair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/2112:05 pmBUD - SFO
2 stops21h 01mFinnair
Wed 6/251:57 pmSFO - BUD
2 stops19h 13mFinnair
Deal found 3/31$733

Cheapflights Fare Finder

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

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BudapestSan Francisco

BUD - SFO

BUDSFO

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Wed 9/3

9:30 am-4:10 pm

1 stop15h 40m

San Francisco

Tue 9/16

2:20 pm-2:05 pm

1 stop14h 45m

$595

BudapestSan Francisco

BUD - SFO

BUDSFO

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Fri 5/2

5:45 pm-1:50 pm

1 stop29h 05m

San Francisco

Sat 5/10

7:30 pm-8:20 pm

1 stop15h 50m

$597

BudapestSan Francisco

BUD - SFO

BUDSFO

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Mon 6/16

8:00 pm-4:10 pm

1 stop29h 10m

San Francisco

Wed 9/3

7:25 pm-11:50 pm

1 stop19h 25m

$599

BudapestSan Francisco

BUD - SFO

BUDSFO

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Thu 4/24

9:25 am-9:19 am

2 stops32h 54m

San Francisco

Wed 5/7

8:35 am-10:50 am

2 stops17h 15m

$603

BudapestSan Francisco

BUD - SFO

BUDSFO

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Thu 4/24

6:00 am-12:40 pm

1 stop15h 40m

San Francisco

Wed 5/7

2:40 pm-11:50 pm

1 stop24h 10m

$607

BudapestSan Francisco

BUD - SFO

BUDSFO

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Wed 4/16

7:05 pm-8:00 pm

1 stop33h 55m

San Francisco

Sun 5/4

1:10 pm-6:20 pm

1 stop20h 10m

$621

BudapestSan Francisco

BUD - SFO

BUDSFO

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Wed 5/21

8:00 pm-4:10 pm

1 stop29h 10m

San Francisco

Wed 5/28

1:00 pm-8:45 am

2 stops34h 45m

$625

BudapestSan Francisco

BUD - SFO

BUDSFO

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Thu 4/24

6:20 am-5:26 pm

2 stops20h 06m

San Francisco

Wed 5/7

1:45 pm-6:35 pm

2 stops19h 50m

$628

BudapestSan Francisco

BUD - SFO

BUDSFO

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Wed 5/21

3:10 pm-7:00 pm

2 stops36h 50m

San Francisco

Wed 5/28

7:50 pm-2:30 pm

2 stops33h 40m

$662

BudapestSan Francisco

BUD - SFO

BUDSFO

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Thu 7/10

11:40 am-10:30 pm

2 stops19h 50m

San Francisco

Sat 7/26

7:20 pm-8:20 pm

1 stop16h 00m

$666

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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 Budapest to San Francisco in March.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Thrive TravelPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star

*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 Francisco flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Budapest-San Francisco flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Budapest-San Francisco flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Budapest-San Francisco 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 Francisco 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 Francisco

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to San Francisco from Budapest with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Budapest to San Francisco

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

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

The best time to book flights from Budapest to San Francisco is 73 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Budapest to San Francisco (average of $276). Flying from Budapest to San Francisco in June is currently the most expensive (average of $393). 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 SFO?

Find hourly flight availability from Budapest to San Francisco. 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.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Budapest to San Francisco is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the afternoon tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the evening could potentially save you up to 24% on airfare.

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

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

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Budapest to San Francisco flight should consider departing on Tuesday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Rainfall in San Francisco by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in San Francisco ranges from 0.0 - 4.4 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.4 in. July is typically the driest time to visit San Francisco when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in San Francisco by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to San Francisco, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, September is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 62.6 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 51.8 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing San Francisco

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San Francisco. 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 Francisco. Reviews last updated March 31, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Delta, KLM and Finnair from Budapest to San Francisco by reading reviews from past customers. 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
7,899 reviews

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

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

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

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
KLM
7.8
Good
1,321 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,899 reviews

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

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
Finnair
7.6
Good
1,267 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,899 reviews

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

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
Austrian Airlines
7.6
Good
770 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,899 reviews

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

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
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,570 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,899 reviews

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

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 Francisco. 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 Francisco round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from Budapest to San Francisco is United Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $595 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are British Airways and Air Canada, starting at $597 and $603 round-trip. United Airlines is 17% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

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

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Budapest to San Francisco are Finnair ($614), SWISS ($618), and British Airways ($625).

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Budapest to San Francisco (average of $276). Flying from Budapest to San Francisco in June is currently the most expensive (average of $393). 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 Budapest to San Francisco

Discover the top 9 airlines that operate flights from Budapest to San Francisco. 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
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$396Average$729FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
DeltaCheapest$463Average$627FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SWISSCheapest$521Average$695FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
KLMCheapest$536Average$689FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
LufthansaCheapest$539Average$740FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
British AirwaysCheapest$543Average$740FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
American AirlinesCheapest$553Average$669FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$607Average$736FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Air FranceCheapest$614Average$651FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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