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Cheap flights from Cape Town to Budapest from R9 615

This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 23/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CPT — BUD
Mar 18 — Mar 251
1 adult

The best prices from Cape Town Intl to Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl are usually found in November or January, booked 41 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Monday and return on a Wednesday

Cheap flight deals from Cape Town to Budapest

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Cape Town (CPT) to Budapest (BUD). 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 13 March 2025.

Round-trip from

R9 615

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

November

Average price

R14 083
SWISS
  • SWISS
  • 23/3-29/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 35h 20m total
  • Cape Town to Budapest
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price (R18 707 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R5 211 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in March 2025

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Cheapest flights from Cape Town to Budapest
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Cape Town to Budapest. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 13 March 2025.

Sun 23/39:00CPT - BUD
1 stop14h 45mSWISS
Sat 29/39:35BUD - CPT
1 stop20h 35mSWISS
Deal found 12/3R9 615
Thu 20/318:30CPT - BUD
1 stop18h 15mLufthansa
Thu 27/38:05BUD - CPT
1 stop22h 35mLufthansa
Deal found 12/3R10 659
Fri 21/38:50CPT - BUD
1 stop36h 50mMultiple Airlines
Fri 28/317:05BUD - CPT
1 stop27h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/3R12 215
Mon 5/515:20CPT - BUD
2 stops31h 45mKLM
Mon 19/517:25BUD - CPT
2 stops43h 15mKLM
Deal found 12/3R20 274
Sun 23/312:35CPT - BUD
1 stop18h 40mQatar Airways
Sun 30/316:05BUD - CPT
1 stop18h 45mQatar Airways
Deal found 12/3R21 464
Thu 17/413:05CPT - BUD
1 stop25h 15mEmirates
Sun 27/416:05BUD - CPT
1 stop24h 45mEmirates
Deal found 12/3R26 683
Mon 24/317:20CPT - BUD
2 stops22h 40mEgyptair
Sat 29/316:10BUD - CPT
2 stops19h 00mEgyptair
Deal found 12/3R36 097

Find flights from Cape Town to Budapest within your budget

Customise your flight search to find flights from Cape Town to Budapest 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 594 507 searches. Data last updated 13 March 2025.

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Cape Town

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Budapest

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cape TownBudapest

CPT - BUD

CPTBUD

Cape Town Intl

Sun 23/3

9:00-22:45

1 stop14h 45m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Sat 29/3

9:35-7:10

1 stop20h 35m

R9 615

Cape TownBudapest

CPT - BUD

CPTBUD

Cape Town Intl

Sat 22/3

9:30-23:25

1 stop14h 55m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Sat 29/3

13:20-7:40

1 stop17h 20m

R13 864

Cape TownBudapest

CPT - BUD

CPTBUD

Cape Town Intl

Sat 22/3

15:20-18:10

2 stops27h 50m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Fri 28/3

15:25-13:00

2 stops20h 35m

R14 523

Cape TownBudapest

CPT - BUD

CPTBUD

Cape Town Intl

Mon 5/5

13:00-13:50

1 stop24h 50m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Mon 19/5

10:00-10:50

1 stop24h 50m

R17 691

Cape TownBudapest

CPT - BUD

CPTBUD

Cape Town Intl

Mon 5/5

15:20-23:05

2 stops31h 45m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Mon 19/5

17:25-12:40

2 stops43h 15m

R20 274

Cape TownBudapest

CPT - BUD

CPTBUD

Cape Town Intl

Thu 17/4

13:05-14:20

1 stop25h 15m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Sun 27/4

16:05-16:50

1 stop24h 45m

R26 683

Cape TownBudapest

CPT - BUD

CPTBUD

Cape Town Intl

Mon 24/3

17:20-15:00

2 stops22h 40m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Sat 29/3

16:10-12:10

2 stops19h 00m

R36 097

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

Deals found on 12/3

Best time to book a flight from Cape Town to Budapest

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Travel insights for flights from Cape Town to Budapest

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

How far ahead should I book a flight from Cape Town to Budapest?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Cape Town to Budapest. Price data was last updated on 7 March 2025.

The best time to book flights from Cape Town to Budapest is 41 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 Cape Town to Budapest?

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to Budapest (average of R556). Flying from Cape Town to Budapest in June is currently the most expensive (average of R845). 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 CPT to BUD?

Find hourly flight availability from Cape Town to Budapest. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 13 March 2025.

Unlike at midday, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 19% on flights from Cape Town to Budapest by exploring options for tickets in the morning.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Cape Town to Budapest?

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

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Cape Town to Budapest flight should consider departing on Tuesday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday at midday flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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 inches 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 13 March 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Emirates, KLM and SWISS from Cape Town to Budapest 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.

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,3

Food

7,8

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

Overall

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,3

Food

7,8

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

Overall

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,3

Food

7,8

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

Overall

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,3

Food

7,8

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

Overall

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,3

Food

7,8

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

Overall

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,3

Food

7,8

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.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Cape Town to Budapest. 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 Cape Town to Budapest round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from Cape Town to Budapest is SWISS. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as R9 615 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Lufthansa and Qatar Airways, starting at R13 864 and R17 691 round-trip. SWISS is priced at 36% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Cape Town to Budapest that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Cape Town to Budapest flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Cape Town to Budapest?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Cape Town to Budapest?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Cape Town to Budapest 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 Cape Town to Budapest?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to Budapest (average of R556). Flying from Cape Town to Budapest in June is currently the most expensive (average of R845). 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 7 airlines flying from Cape Town to Budapest

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
SWISSCheapestR8 226AverageR12 968FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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LufthansaCheapestR10 527AverageR15 646FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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KLMCheapestR10 838AverageR16 428FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR11 993AverageR14 593FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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British AirwaysCheapestR13 530AverageR15 380FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR14 492AverageR17 748FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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EmiratesCheapestR15 700AverageR17 313FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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