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Cheap flights from Cape Town to Budapest from R12 420

This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 5/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CPT — BUD
Jan 27 — Feb 31
1 adult

The best prices from Cape Town Intl to Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl are usually found in November or January, booked 53 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 22 January 2025.

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R12 420

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

November

Average price

R14 072
Turkish Airlines
  • Turkish Airlines
  • 5/5-19/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 42h 20m total
  • Cape Town to Budapest
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price (R23 566 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R5 487 potential savings vs. average return price).
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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 22 January 2025.

Mon 5/516:35CPT - BUD
1 stop20h 25mTurkish Airlines
Mon 19/513:55BUD - CPT
1 stop21h 55mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 21/1R12 420
Sun 16/39:00CPT - BUD
1 stop14h 45mSWISS
Sun 23/39:35BUD - CPT
1 stop24h 30mSWISS
Deal found 22/1R12 531
Sun 16/36:05CPT - BUD
2 stops18h 20mMultiple Airlines
Sun 23/320:00BUD - CPT
1 stop14h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 22/1R12 642
Sun 26/122:00CPT - BUD
1 stop25h 55mBritish Airways
Thu 30/118:10BUD - CPT
1 stop17h 00mBritish Airways
Deal found 22/1R13 608
Sun 26/19:30CPT - BUD
1 stop14h 55mLufthansa
Thu 30/114:40BUD - CPT
2 stops22h 10mLufthansa
Deal found 22/1R16 522
Sat 25/115:20CPT - BUD
2 stops25h 55mKLM
Thu 30/112:50BUD - CPT
2 stops16h 40mKLM
Deal found 22/1R19 474

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 22 January 2025.

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Cape TownBudapest

CPT - BUD

CPTBUD

Cape Town Intl

Mon 5/5

16:35-13:00

1 stop20h 25m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Mon 19/5

13:55-11:50

1 stop21h 55m

R12 420

Cape TownBudapest

CPT - BUD

CPTBUD

Cape Town Intl

Sun 16/3

9:00-22:45

1 stop14h 45m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Sun 23/3

9:35-11:05

1 stop24h 30m

R12 531

Cape TownBudapest

CPT - BUD

CPTBUD

Cape Town Intl

Sun 16/3

6:05-23:25

2 stops18h 20m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Sun 23/3

20:00-11:05

1 stop14h 05m

R12 642

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Deals found on 21/1

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 17 January 2025.

The best time to book flights from Cape Town to Budapest is 53 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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to Budapest (average of R606). 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 22 January 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 22 January 2025.
SWISS
7,5
Good
1 600 reviews
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Comfort

7,4

Food

7,0

Overall

7,5

Entertainment

6,8

Crew

8,2

Boarding

7,6

Reviews

1 / 10

Indian Veg food selection and quality definitely needs a better chef.

SWISS
7,5
Good
1 600 reviews
SWISS
7,5
Good
1 600 reviews
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Comfort

7,4

Food

7,0

Overall

7,5

Entertainment

6,8

Crew

8,2

Boarding

7,6

Reviews

1 / 10

Indian Veg food selection and quality definitely needs a better chef.

Turkish Airlines
7,3
Good
3 931 reviews
SWISS
7,5
Good
1 600 reviews
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Comfort

7,4

Food

7,0

Overall

7,5

Entertainment

6,8

Crew

8,2

Boarding

7,6

Reviews

1 / 10

Indian Veg food selection and quality definitely needs a better chef.

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 Turkish Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as R12 420 on this airline. An additional option worth looking into is SWISS, starting at R20 402. Turkish Airlines is priced at 18% 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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to Budapest (average of R606). 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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Fly from Cape Town to Budapest on these airlines

Choose from the following airlines for your flight from Cape Town to Budapest. Flights are based on user searches made on Cheapflights and were last updated on 22 January 2025.
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Top 7 airlines flying from Cape Town to Budapest

Discover the top 7 airlines that operate flights from Cape Town to Budapest. 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 594 507 searches. Data last updated 22 January 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
SWISSCheapestR8 338AverageR13 069FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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LufthansaCheapestR10 752AverageR15 679FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR12 439AverageR14 877FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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KLMCheapestR12 716AverageR16 653FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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British AirwaysCheapestR14 267AverageR15 394FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR14 717AverageR18 341FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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EmiratesCheapestR15 911AverageR17 422FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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