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R7 034+ 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 23/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
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Jan 22 — Jan 291
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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 17 January 2025.

Return from

R9 122

One-way from

R7 034

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R11 999
SWISS
  • SWISS
  • 7/2-20/2
  • 3 total stops
  • 42h 35m total
  • Johannesburg to Budapest
23/1
  • 23/1
  • 2 total stops
  • 31h 45m total
  • Johannesburg to Budapest
High demand for flights, 4% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 1% potential price drop
Average for return flights in January 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 17 January 2025.

Fri 7/219:35JNB - BUD
2 stops18h 00mMultiple Airlines
Thu 20/220:00BUD - JNB
1 stop24h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/1R9 122
Fri 7/219:35JNB - BUD
2 stops18h 00mLufthansa
Thu 20/217:00BUD - JNB
2 stops15h 30mLufthansa
Deal found 16/1R10 137
Fri 21/321:45JNB - BUD
1 stop18h 15mEgyptair
Tue 25/316:00BUD - JNB
1 stop14h 10mEgyptair
Deal found 15/1R11 981
Fri 25/421:15JNB - BUD
1 stop27h 00mBritish Airways
Fri 2/514:55BUD - JNB
1 stop16h 05mBritish Airways
Deal found 16/1R12 620
Thu 20/31:15JNB - BUD
2 stops44h 25mKenya Airways
Tue 25/318:10BUD - JNB
2 stops44h 50mKenya Airways
Deal found 15/1R18 770
Wed 24/93:10JNB - BUD
2 stops27h 55mRwandAir
Thu 9/1016:05BUD - JNB
2 stops22h 15mRwandAir
Deal found 16/1R20 482
Thu 25/99:05JNB - BUD
3 stops22h 00mQatar Airways
Thu 9/1016:05BUD - JNB
1 stop24h 55mQatar Airways
Deal found 16/1R21 291

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 17 January 2025.

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JohannesburgBudapest

JNB - BUD

JNBBUD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 7/2

19:35-12:35

2 stops18h 00m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Thu 20/2

20:00-21:35

1 stop24h 35m

R9 122

JohannesburgBudapest

JNB - BUD

JNBBUD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 7/2

19:35-12:35

2 stops18h 00m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Thu 20/2

17:00-9:30

2 stops15h 30m

R10 137

JohannesburgBudapest

JNB - BUD

JNBBUD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 21/3

21:45-15:00

1 stop18h 15m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Tue 25/3

16:00-7:10

1 stop14h 10m

R11 981

JohannesburgBudapest

JNB - BUD

JNBBUD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 20/3

1:15-20:40

2 stops44h 25m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Tue 25/3

18:10-16:00

2 stops44h 50m

R18 770

JohannesburgBudapest

JNB - BUD

JNBBUD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 6/2

3:10-13:05

2 stops34h 55m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Thu 20/2

14:45-14:20

2 stops22h 35m

R20 632

JohannesburgBudapest

JNB - BUD

JNBBUD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 21/3

9:35-13:05

3 stops28h 30m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Tue 25/3

14:45-7:40

3 stops39h 55m

R22 870

JohannesburgBudapest

JNB - BUD

JNBBUD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 2/3

13:25-21:10

1 stop32h 45m

R11 981

JohannesburgBudapest

JNB - BUD

JNBBUD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 2/3

19:35-23:00

2 stops28h 25m

R16 344

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Deals found on 16/1

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 10 January 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight to Budapest, you should look to book at least 10 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 14 hours 10 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 17 January 2025.
8,1
Very Good
3 351 reviews

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,9

Reviews

1 / 10

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

8,1
Very Good
3 351 reviews
8,1
Very Good
3 351 reviews

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,9

Reviews

1 / 10

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

7,5
Good
3 752 reviews
8,1
Very Good
3 351 reviews

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,9

Reviews

1 / 10

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

7,4
Good
349 reviews
8,1
Very Good
3 351 reviews

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,9

Reviews

1 / 10

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

7,2
Good
28 reviews
8,1
Very Good
3 351 reviews

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,9

Reviews

1 / 10

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

6,9
Okay
398 reviews
8,1
Very Good
3 351 reviews

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,9

Reviews

1 / 10

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 R1 413, while return flights cost around R1 137.

  • How much is a return flight to Budapest?

    A return flight to Budapest will typically cost around R60, however they can be found for as little as R60.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Budapest depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Budapest, Cape Town Intl offers the quickest one-way flight (13 hours 55 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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