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Cheapest return flight
R12 533
Typical prices: R12 716-R18 395
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Fri 9/11Fri 16/11
BUD - CPT • 2 stops
Cheapest one-way flight
R10 745
Typical prices: R10 518-R11 345
Multiple Airlines
Mon 24/12
BUD - CPT • 3 stops
Direct flights
Not available
There are currently no direct flights between Budapest and Cape Town. You'll need to take a connecting flight to reach the destination.
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When to travel
May
Cheapest • 27% price drop
December
Most popular
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Top stopover airports
Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG)
Cheapest • Avg R12 206 (return)
Zurich (ZRH)
Shortest trip • 14h 26m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Budapest to Cape Town (BUD-CPT)

 
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Recent return flight deals from Budapest to Cape Town

Mon, Nov 9 - Mon, Nov 16
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10:55 - 23:00BUD  Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl
35h 05m2 stops Berlin Brandenburg Istanbul
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17:15 - 23:25CPT  Cape Town Intl-BUD Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl
31h 10m2 stops Istanbul Berlin Brandenburg
R12 533Multiple Airlines
Fri, Nov 6 - Fri, Nov 13
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17:15 - 14:10BUD  Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl
19h 55m2 stops Milan Malpensa Addis Ababa Bole
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15:10 - 17:35CPT  Cape Town Intl-BUD Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl
27h 25m2 stops Addis Ababa Bole Milan Malpensa
R13 091Multiple Airlines
Thu, Oct 8 - Mon, Oct 12
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17:05 - 8:05BUD  Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl
15h 00m1 stop Frankfurt am Main
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17:45 - 21:45CPT  Cape Town Intl-BUD Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl
28h 00m1 stop Frankfurt am Main
R13 599Condor
Thu, Nov 12 - Sun, Nov 22
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5:30 - 17:25BUD  Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl
34h 55m2 stops Berlin Brandenburg Doha Hamad Intl
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12:35 - 23:25CPT  Cape Town Intl-BUD Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl
35h 50m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Berlin Brandenburg
R13 960Multiple Airlines
Mon, Nov 9 - Mon, Nov 16
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13:30 - 23:00BUD  Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl
32h 30m3 stops Munich Franz Josef Strauss Rome Fiumicino Istanbul
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17:15 - 23:20CPT  Cape Town Intl-BUD Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl
31h 05m2 stops Istanbul Rome Fiumicino
R13 993Multiple Airlines
Mon, Oct 26 - Thu, Nov 19
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15:30 - 13:00BUD  Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl
44h 30m2 stops Athens Eleftherios V. Addis Ababa Bole
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11:30 - 21:05CPT  Cape Town Intl-BUD Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl
34h 35m1 stop London Gatwick
R14 009Multiple Airlines
Mon, Oct 26 - Wed, Nov 18
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6:30 - 22:40BUD  Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl
15h 10m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol
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8:30 - 22:35CPT  Cape Town Intl-BUD Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl
15h 05m1 stop Paris Charles de Gaulle
R14 026Multiple Airlines
Thu, Oct 8 - Mon, Oct 12
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8:25 - 8:05BUD  Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl
23h 40m2 stops Milan Malpensa Frankfurt am Main
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17:45 - 18:20CPT  Cape Town Intl-BUD Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl
24h 35m2 stops Frankfurt am Main Milan Malpensa
R14 042Multiple Airlines
Mon, Oct 26 - Wed, Nov 18
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6:30 - 22:40BUD  Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl
15h 10m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol
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8:30 - 22:35CPT  Cape Town Intl-BUD Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl
15h 05m1 stop Paris Charles de Gaulle
R14 124Multiple Airlines
Wed, Mar 17 - Sun, Mar 21
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17:10 - 7:40BUD  Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl
13h 30m1 stop Munich Franz Josef Strauss
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9:20 - 8:50CPT  Cape Town Intl-BUD Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl
24h 30m1 stop Zurich
R14 206Multiple Airlines
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Price, demand, and travel trends for Budapest to Cape Town flights

Use KAYAK data on prices, travel dates, airlines, and seasonal trends to compare options and book flights from Budapest to Cape Town with more confidence.

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Budapest to Cape Town?

Sunday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Budapest to Cape Town and is 10% cheaper than the average day. Wednesday is the most expensive day with flight prices 8% higher than average. Based on deals found by KAYAK users in the last 12 months.

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

•May is the cheapest month to fly from Budapest to Cape Town at R11 106 return.
•October (R24 935) and July (R22 901) are the most expensive months.
•The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 124% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

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Key details for Budapest to Cape Town flights

Low season

July

Cheapest flight

R10 745
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 50% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 6% lower on average.
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When to book flights from Budapest to Cape Town

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Budapest to Cape Town based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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Your Budapest to Cape Town flight questions, answered

Find helpful route details based on KAYAK data, including flight times, airports, airlines, and booking questions.

  • Which cabin classes can I book on flights from Budapest to Cape Town?

    Two cabin classes are available on flights from Budapest to Cape Town:

    • Economy class
    • Business Class

  • How long is a flight from Budapest to Cape Town?

    A direct flight from Budapest to Cape Town takes 0h 00m, covering 14 559 km.

  • Do I need a passport to fly from Budapest to Cape Town?

    Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

  • How much should I expect to pay for a Budapest to Cape Town flight?

    Return flights from Budapest to Cape Town range from R12 716 to R18 395, with an average of R15 267 over the past 12 months. Anything below R12 716 counts as a good deal.

  • Have flight prices from Budapest to Cape Town changed much recently?

    Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about R12 533 to R114 329. That means the highest observed fare was about 9x higher than the lowest one.

  • How are flight prices from Budapest to Cape Town looking right now?

    One-way fares from Budapest to Cape Town are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about R11 393, which is 6% above the typical average for this route.

  • Which car hire options are available at Cape Town Intl Airport (CPT)?

    Cape Town Intl Airport (CPT) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around R50 for economy cars. Top options include:
    • Europcar
    • Sixt
    • GREEN MOTION
    • Hertz
    • Woodford

  • Which airports can I use when flying from Budapest to Cape Town?

    Flights from Budapest to Cape Town usually depart from Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl (BUD) and arrive at Cape Town Intl (CPT).

  • Which airports do connecting flights from Budapest to Cape Town pass through?

    One-stop flights from Budapest to Cape Town most commonly connect through:

    • Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) – 35% of one-stop connections
    • Dubai Intl (DXB) – 20% of one-stop connections
    • Istanbul (IST) – 20% of one-stop connections
    • Frankfurt am Main (FRA) – 11% of one-stop connections

    Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

  • Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Budapest to Cape Town?

    On the Budapest to Cape Town route, being flexible with your departure day can save you up to 18%. Sunday is the cheapest day at R13 747 return on average, while Wednesday is the most expensive at R16 585 – a R2 838 difference. Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

  • How much time can I save by choosing a different stopover airport from Budapest to Cape Town?

    Flying via Zurich (ZRH) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 14h 26m, compared to 15h 48m via Istanbul (IST) and 16h 09m via Frankfurt am Main (FRA).

  • What popular places can I visit in Cape Town?

    Some of the most popular sights in Cape Town are Sea Point Pavilion, Bloubergstrand Beach, and Camps Bay Beach. These are among the most viewed places in Cape Town on KAYAK.

Your guide to booking Budapest to Cape Town flights

Get tips on when to book, when to fly, and what to know before your trip.
  • If your dates are flexible, aim for a Sunday departure instead of Wednesday. On this route, Sunday flights average R13 747 – about R2 838 less than Wednesday (17% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your Budapest to Cape Town trip for May. Fares historically average R11 106 return in that month – typically R13 829 less than the most expensive month, which is October (based on the last 12 months).
  • If you're arriving late at night and need somewhere to stay, check out these hotels close to Cape Town Intl Airport.
    - Hotel Verde Cape Town Airport
    - Road Lodge Cape Town International Airport

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