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R10 991+ Cheap flights to Budapest

This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 21/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
— BUD
Nov 25 — Dec 21
1 adult

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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 636 650 searches and data was last updated on 20 November 2024.

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JohannesburgBudapest

JNB - BUD

JNBBUD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 6/12

19:40-20:40

1 stop26h 00m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Fri 24/1

12:00-9:15

1 stop20h 15m

R11 117

JohannesburgBudapest

JNB - BUD

JNBBUD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 6/12

19:40-20:40

1 stop26h 00m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Fri 24/1

6:30-22:00

1 stop14h 30m

R11 622

JohannesburgBudapest

JNB - BUD

JNBBUD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 4/12

20:25-8:45

1 stop13h 20m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Thu 26/12

6:15-5:00

1 stop21h 45m

R11 730

JohannesburgBudapest

JNB - BUD

JNBBUD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 6/12

19:35-17:15

2 stops46h 40m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Fri 24/1

6:50-9:30

2 stops49h 40m

R12 991

JohannesburgBudapest

JNB - BUD

JNBBUD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 15/12

10:10-23:25

1 stop14h 15m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Fri 24/1

17:00-9:30

2 stops15h 30m

R14 198

JohannesburgBudapest

JNB - BUD

JNBBUD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 5/12

1:15-11:00

2 stops34h 45m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Fri 24/1

6:20-10:55

2 stops27h 35m

R22 847

JohannesburgBudapest

JNB - BUD

JNBBUD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 2/12

3:10-6:30

2 stops28h 20m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Thu 26/12

14:45-14:20

2 stops22h 35m

R25 531

JohannesburgBudapest

JNB - BUD

JNBBUD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 3/1

12:45-13:15

1 stop25h 30m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Fri 10/1

9:05-9:45

1 stop23h 40m

R27 730

JohannesburgBudapest

JNB - BUD

JNBBUD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 3/1

8:20-9:40

2 stops26h 20m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Fri 10/1

15:50-20:00

2 stops27h 10m

R38 468

JohannesburgBudapest

JNB - BUD

JNBBUD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 3/1

13:25-13:35

1 stop25h 10m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Fri 10/1

15:10-16:35

1 stop24h 25m

R46 666

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Flights to Budapest in 2024

Find the latest flights to Budapest in 2024, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 636 650 searches and data was last updated on 20 November 2024.

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R11 117

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

January

Average price

R12 540
Air France
  • Air France
  • 6/12-24/1
  • 2 total stops
  • 46h 15m total
  • Johannesburg to Budapest
High demand for flights, 3% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 1% potential price drop
Average for return flights in November 2024

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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 20 November 2024.

Thu 21/1119:35JNB - BUD
2 stops22h 25mBrussels Airlines
Wed 4/126:20BUD - JNB
2 stops26h 10mBrussels Airlines
Deal found 20/11R10 991
Fri 6/1219:40JNB - BUD
1 stop26h 00mAir France
Fri 24/112:00BUD - JNB
1 stop20h 15mAir France
Deal found 20/11R11 117
Wed 27/1119:35JNB - BUD
1 stop19h 20mMultiple Airlines
Thu 26/126:15BUD - JNB
1 stop21h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/11R11 568
Wed 4/1220:25JNB - BUD
1 stop13h 20mSWISS
Thu 26/126:15BUD - JNB
1 stop21h 45mSWISS
Deal found 20/11R11 730
Fri 6/1219:35JNB - BUD
2 stops46h 40mAustrian Airlines
Fri 24/16:50BUD - JNB
2 stops49h 40mAustrian Airlines
Deal found 19/11R12 991
Sun 15/1210:10JNB - BUD
1 stop14h 15mLufthansa
Fri 24/117:00BUD - JNB
2 stops15h 30mLufthansa
Deal found 19/11R14 198
Thu 5/121:15JNB - BUD
2 stops34h 45mKenya Airways
Fri 24/16:20BUD - JNB
2 stops27h 35mKenya Airways
Deal found 19/11R22 847
Mon 2/123:10JNB - BUD
2 stops28h 20mRwandAir
Thu 26/1214:45BUD - JNB
2 stops22h 35mRwandAir
Deal found 20/11R25 531
Fri 6/129:35JNB - BUD
3 stops28h 40mQatar Airways
Fri 24/19:05BUD - JNB
2 stops46h 50mQatar Airways
Deal found 19/11R33 802

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 15 November 2024.

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 15 hours 30 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 10 November 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 Air France, SWISS and Lufthansa.

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 20 November 2024.
Read through reviews of airlines servicing Budapest, such as Lufthansa, Kenya Airways and Qatar Airways. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
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Very Good
3 485 reviews

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,1

Reviews

1 / 10

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

8,1
Very Good
3 485 reviews
8,1
Very Good
3 485 reviews

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,1

Reviews

1 / 10

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

7,6
Good
805 reviews
8,1
Very Good
3 485 reviews

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,1

Reviews

1 / 10

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

7,6
Good
1 637 reviews
8,1
Very Good
3 485 reviews

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,1

Reviews

1 / 10

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

7,5
Good
3 832 reviews
8,1
Very Good
3 485 reviews

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,1

Reviews

1 / 10

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

7,5
Good
35 reviews
8,1
Very Good
3 485 reviews

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,1

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, Air France 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 338, while return flights cost around R5 587.

  • How much is a return flight to Budapest?

    A return flight to Budapest will typically cost around R323, however they can be found for as little as R310.

  • 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 (15 hours 30 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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