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R9 807+ Cheap flights to Budapest

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 17/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
— BUD
Feb 26 — Mar 51
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Flights to Budapest in 2025

Find the latest flights to Budapest in 2025, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 594 507 searches and data was last updated on 21 February 2025.

Return from

R9 899

One-way from

R9 807

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R10 047
SWISS
  • SWISS
  • 9/4-25/4
  • 2 total stops
  • 26h 30m total
  • Johannesburg to Budapest
17/4
  • 17/4
  • 2 total stops
  • 19h 50m total
  • Johannesburg to Budapest
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 4% potential increase in price.
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R3 478 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for return flights in February 2025

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Cheapest flights to Budapest
Explore the most affordable flight options available to Budapest. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 21 February 2025.

Wed 9/419:35JNB - BUD
1 stop13h 10mSWISS
Fri 25/420:00BUD - JNB
1 stop13h 20mSWISS
Deal found 20/2R9 899
Wed 9/419:35JNB - BUD
1 stop13h 10mMultiple Airlines
Fri 25/417:30BUD - JNB
2 stops15h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/2R10 858
Wed 9/410:40JNB - BUD
2 stops26h 00mLufthansa
Fri 25/417:30BUD - JNB
2 stops15h 05mLufthansa
Deal found 20/2R12 554
Thu 25/921:15JNB - BUD
1 stop19h 35mBritish Airways
Thu 9/1011:40BUD - JNB
1 stop21h 45mBritish Airways
Deal found 20/2R12 683
Wed 23/722:20JNB - BUD
1 stop16h 00mEmirates
Mon 4/822:40BUD - JNB
1 stop30h 50mEmirates
Deal found 20/2R16 112
Sat 2/89:05JNB - BUD
3 stops28h 45mQatar Airways
Mon 11/810:00BUD - JNB
1 stop30h 10mQatar Airways
Deal found 20/2R17 716
Wed 24/93:10JNB - BUD
2 stops27h 55mRwandAir
Thu 9/1016:05BUD - JNB
2 stops22h 15mRwandAir
Deal found 20/2R18 121
Tue 22/71:15JNB - BUD
2 stops45h 45mKenya Airways
Mon 4/86:20BUD - JNB
2 stops33h 30mKenya Airways
Deal found 20/2R27 210
Tue 1/719:00JNB - BUD
1 stop15h 50mBrussels Airlines
Thu 10/79:25BUD - JNB
1 stop23h 10mBrussels Airlines
Deal found 19/2R81 998

Find flights to Budapest within your budget

Locate flights to Budapest that fit your budget, with regularly updated fares and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 594 507 searches and data was last updated on 21 February 2025.

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Johannesburg

Route

Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgBudapest

JNB - BUD

JNBBUD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 9/4

19:35-8:45

1 stop13h 10m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Fri 25/4

20:00-9:20

1 stop13h 20m

R9 899

JohannesburgBudapest

JNB - BUD

JNBBUD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 9/4

19:35-8:45

1 stop13h 10m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Fri 25/4

17:30-8:35

2 stops15h 05m

R10 858

JohannesburgBudapest

JNB - BUD

JNBBUD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 9/4

10:40-12:40

2 stops26h 00m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Fri 25/4

17:30-8:35

2 stops15h 05m

R12 554

JohannesburgBudapest

JNB - BUD

JNBBUD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 23/7

22:20-14:20

1 stop16h 00m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Mon 4/8

22:40-20:50

1 stop22h 10m

R16 112

JohannesburgBudapest

JNB - BUD

JNBBUD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 2/8

9:05-13:50

3 stops28h 45m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Mon 11/8

10:00-16:10

1 stop30h 10m

R17 716

JohannesburgBudapest

JNB - BUD

JNBBUD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 22/7

3:10-13:50

2 stops34h 40m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Mon 4/8

10:00-14:20

2 stops52h 20m

R25 882

JohannesburgBudapest

JNB - BUD

JNBBUD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 22/7

1:15-23:00

2 stops45h 45m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Mon 4/8

6:20-15:50

2 stops33h 30m

R27 210

JohannesburgBudapest

JNB - BUD

JNBBUD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 1/7

19:00-10:50

1 stop15h 50m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Thu 10/7

9:25-8:35

1 stop23h 10m

R81 998

JohannesburgBudapest

JNB - BUD

JNBBUD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 17/4

14:30-10:20

2 stops19h 50m

R9 807

JohannesburgBudapest

JNB - BUD

JNBBUD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 16/4

3:10-7:05

2 stops27h 55m

R11 669

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Best time to book a flight to Budapest

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Travel insights for flights to Budapest

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

When is the best time to book a flight to Budapest?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Johannesburg to Budapest. Price data was last updated on 14 February 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight to Budapest, you should look to book at least 65 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.

How long is the flight to Budapest?

On average, a flight from Johannesburg to Budapest takes 16 hours 0 minutes. Flights to Budapest from other popular cities in South Africa will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

When is the cheapest time to fly to Budapest?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Johannesburg to Budapest. Price data was last updated on 16 December 2024.

Users looking for the lowest fares to Budapest should consider flying on Sunday mornings, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travellers will want to avoid Saturday at midday, when prices are usually at their highest.

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Budapest?

The cheapest airlines flying from Johannesburg to Budapest are SWISS, Lufthansa and Austrian Airlines.

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 30.0 - 70.0 mm per month. May is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 70.0 mm. February is typically the driest time to visit Budapest when rainfall is around 30.0 mm.

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 20.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 0.0 C).

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 21 February 2025.

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20

10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20

10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20

10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20

10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20

10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20

10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Budapest?

    For a flight to Budapest, you will be flying into Ferenc Liszt Intl. Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl (BUD) is just 16,5 km from the centre of the city.

  • Can I find cheaper flights to Budapest if I am willing to have stopovers?

    Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Budapest on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to Budapest?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, SWISS is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Budapest.

  • What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Budapest?

    Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Budapest. One-way flights to Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl typically cost R354, while return flights cost around R1 092.

  • How much is a return flight to Budapest?

    A return flight to Budapest will typically cost around R179, however they can be found for as little as R59.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Budapest depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Budapest, Johannesburg offers the quickest one-way flight (16 hours 0 minutes).

  • Does Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl have car hire?

    Yes. Those touching down at Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl?

    Yes. Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. ibis Styles Budapest Airport is the closest property to Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl (0,0 km away from Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl).

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