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Cheap flight deals to Budapest

Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights to Budapest that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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21:45 - 16:30JNB-BUD
18h 45m1 stop
17:30 - 7:10BUD-JNB
13h 40m1 stop
R14 271Egypt Air
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Mon, Jul 29 - Sat, Sep 7
22:20 - 21:40JNB-BUD
23h 20m1 stop
22:40 - 20:50BUD-JNB
22h 10m1 stop
R14 762Emirates
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Tue, Jul 9 - Tue, Jul 16
9:55 - 17:40JNB-BUD
31h 45m2 stops
17:30 - 7:10BUD-JNB
13h 40m1 stop
R15 537
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Mon, Jul 29 - Sat, Sep 7
20:15 - 13:50JNB-BUD
17h 35m1 stop
10:20 - 16:10BUD-JNB
29h 50m1 stop
R15 821Qatar Airways
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Mon, Jun 10 - Mon, Aug 26
9:55 - 17:40JNB-BUD
31h 45m3 stops
17:30 - 7:10BUD-JNB
13h 40m1 stop
R16 067
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Mon, Jul 29 - Sat, Sep 7
19:00 - 16:45JNB-BUD
21h 45m2 stops
11:10 - 8:30BUD-JNB
21h 20m1 stop
R16 634Lufthansa
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Tue, May 28 - Sat, Jun 1
9:35 - 13:50JNB-BUD
28h 15m3 stops
10:20 - 9:50BUD-JNB
23h 30m1 stop
R16 879Qatar Airways
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Mon, Jun 10 - Mon, Aug 26
19:00 - 16:45JNB-BUD
21h 45m2 stops
8:40 - 8:30BUD-JNB
23h 50m2 stops
R16 993Lufthansa
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Tue, May 28 - Sat, Jun 1
17:35 - 13:50JNB-BUD
44h 15m3 stops
16:05 - 17:00BUD-JNB
24h 55m1 stop
R17 238
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Tue, Jul 9 - Tue, Jul 16
18:50 - 13:20JNB-BUD
18h 30m2 stops
19:40 - 21:20BUD-JNB
25h 40m1 stop
R20 319KLM
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Tue, Jul 9 - Tue, Jul 16

Flights to Budapest - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights to Budapest to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What is the cheapest day to fly to Budapest?

The average price of all flights to Budapest clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
Based on KAYAK data, the cheapest day to fly to Budapest is Monday where tickets can be as cheap as R14 735. On the other hand, the most expensive day to fly is Saturday, where prices are R16 147 on average.

What is the cheapest month to fly to Budapest?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights to Budapest, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights to Budapest is February, where tickets cost R12 135 on average for one-way flights. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and June, where the average cost of tickets from South Africa is R18 505 and R15 953 respectively. For return trips, the best month to travel is February with an average price of R13 609.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly to Budapest?

The average price for all flights to Budapest depending on the time of departure, clicked by users on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.
The cheapest time of day to fly to Budapest is generally at night, when flights cost R15 869 on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to Budapest is generally in the morning, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is R16 645.

How far in advance should I book a flight to Budapest?

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights to Budapest, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price, you should book around 0 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 82 days before departure.

How long is the flight to Budapest?

The duration of your flight to Budapest depends on your departure and arrival airports. Obviously any flights that include a layover will also be longer. The most popular routes to Budapest on KAYAK are from Cape Town, which takes 15h 00m, and Johannesburg, which takes 17h 35m.

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Low season

February

High season

July

Cheapest flight

R14 271
Best time to beat the crowds (13% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 0% lower on average.
Flight from Johannesburg to Budapest

When to book flights to Budapest

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel to Budapest based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated return price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or returns with a duration up to 40 days. The information is for flights to Budapest based on your location. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs - booking Budapest flights

  • How far is Budapest from central Budapest?

    You’ll need to travel 17 km to reach the Budapest city centre from Budapest.

  • What is the name of Budapest’s airport?

    Budapest is served by Budapest, also commonly referred to as Ferenc Liszt Intl or Ferihegy. The airport code is BUD.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights to Budapest?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights to Budapest.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket to Budapest?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Budapest is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights to Budapest?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Budapest with an airline and back with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight to Budapest?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Budapest up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Prefer to fly direct to Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl?

Find which airlines fly direct to Ferenc Liszt Intl, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

South Africa to Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Monday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Air Austral, +61 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +62 more

Tuesday

ANA, Aegean Airlines, Aer Lingus, +57 more

ANA, Aegean Airlines, +58 more

Wednesday

ANA, Air Austral, Air Cairo, +58 more

ANA, Air Austral, +59 more

Thursday

ANA, Aegean Airlines, Aer Lingus, +60 more

ANA, Aegean Airlines, +61 more

Friday

ANA, Aegean Airlines, Air Austral, +63 more

ANA, Aegean Airlines, +64 more

Saturday

ANA, Aegean Airlines, Aer Lingus, +52 more

ANA, Aegean Airlines, +53 more

Sunday

ANA, Air Austral, Air Canada, +57 more

ANA, Air Austral, +58 more

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Direct returns

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl to South Africa

Monday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Air Austral, +61 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +62 more

Tuesday

ANA, Aegean Airlines, Aer Lingus, +57 more

ANA, Aegean Airlines, +58 more

Wednesday

ANA, Air Austral, Air Cairo, +58 more

ANA, Air Austral, +59 more

Thursday

ANA, Aegean Airlines, Aer Lingus, +60 more

ANA, Aegean Airlines, +61 more

Friday

ANA, Aegean Airlines, Air Austral, +63 more

ANA, Aegean Airlines, +64 more

Saturday

ANA, Aegean Airlines, Aer Lingus, +52 more

ANA, Aegean Airlines, +53 more

Sunday

ANA, Air Austral, Air Canada, +57 more

ANA, Air Austral, +58 more

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Top 5 airlines flying to Budapest

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying to Budapest. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline from South Africa to Budapest. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with to Budapest? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
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EmiratesOverall score based on 4067 reviews
8,1comfort
8,2boarding
8,3crew
8,3entertainment
7,9food
Airline reviews

Checkin and boarding staff at Delhi Airport is not cooperative with passengers Their behavior very humiliating . They don’t allow Lap top bag and Ladies’ purse/vanity bag which most of the airlines allow besides cabin baggage and check in baggages. They try to charge extra payment on the pretext of small variations which normally other Airlines staff don’t do. Airline staff should be courteous & cooperative but check in staff of Emirates Airline at Delhi was not so at all.

10,0 Excellentashwani, Mar 2024DEL - DXB
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Checkin and boarding staff at Delhi Airport is not cooperative with passengers Their behavior very humiliating . They don’t allow Lap top bag and Ladies’ purse/vanity bag which most of the airlines allow besides cabin baggage and check in baggages. They try to charge extra payment on the pretext of small variations which normally other Airlines staff don’t do. Airline staff should be courteous & cooperative but check in staff of Emirates Airline at Delhi was not so at all.

Amazing service and food. However I didn’t get chance to choose my own seat which bothered me a little.

The lounge Emirates uses at Jeddah airport is horrible even with the opening of the new section. Food selection is poor and never enough seating . Staff are not friendly. Boarding process at Jeddah always an absolute mess

The individual attention the crew gives to passengers is commendable and I find them positively helpful.

I bought Business class ticket but they treated me like economic class. No lounge allowed at check inn I have to take stuff out while other passengers have more than 25 lb in bag. Because I bought tickets from other than airlines . It’s discriminations from airlines to passengers.

Overall emirates continues to amaze me with their. Awesome service . I had shifted away from emirates , because I lost luggage and watch in emirates in 2019 that drifted me away from this airline , but I am willing to give it try

Boarding was delayed but the information about delays was not provided

Everything was perfect... especially air hostess were excellent in attending people.

For such a long flight I feel the spacing of seats could’ve been better to make it more comfortable for passengers. Very little space to move & stretch legs.

The flight was delayed in Jhb and I could have had some help in Dubai trying to get to my connecting flight to London

Flight was late and crew were unwilling to help with information on connections. Call light had been on for 61 minutes without tesponse.

Kudos to Swiss!! My wife and I thought Swiss was like flying years back: good food service, refreshments, friendly and courteous crew! We look forward to another trip to Europe next year, and it will be a priority to hopefully fly Swiss, thank you! We strongly can say from experience - the treatment (food, drink, entertainment) in service for Economy Class is unmatched!!!

So terrible. They would not rebook me for a flight until 2 days. I had to spend so much money to get my own flight. They were rude and not helpful.

Bag lost. Lost bag recovery process is an unsatisfying customer experience. Because 1) bag is still lost but also 2) the process is outdated and form-heavy and 3) in our case also involved a long line.

I was pleasantly surprised with the whole experience. Thank you

We so appreciated that our connecting flight waited for 6 of us!!!

Crew took my carry on and checked it in; turned out to be a blessing; however the luggage was delayed at my final destination; receiving it 36 hours later. Thought, we'd get, at least water; but the Swiss chocolate was delicious. Thanks.

That your phones given were the more comfortable ones, unlike the old ones. The flight was delayed and my luggage has been lost in Zürich both times. Also the food choices were terrible. I am dairy free and gluten-free and they had nothing available for me

Hi. You canceled my trip and now you are asking me for review? Check my trip record and you will have my review. Call your customer service and you will have the answer. This was the worst experience in my life. Sorry for you.

Cons: "Reckless and inconsiderate airline. The only carrier refusing to modify travel due to Covid-19 pandemic"

From Montreal to Doha , we habe two complaints : 1) They want to charge for Seat Selection, claiming that the Class of ticket bought on Kayak did not cover seat selection. It such a penny pinching rule, I told them, since we paid almost $20,000 our 3 tickets , that rule should never exist. Also I reserved my tickets so many months ahead, I expected they will naturally put the family together or move somebody else to keep our family seating together. I filed a complaint, and NOBODY ANSWERED. 2) In Montreal, Qatar has an arrangement with the National Bank Lounge. It was so overcrowded and the Lounge is so bad in terms of service and food, amenities etc... The WORST lounge . Why Qatar not have another arrangement their Business Class clients in Montreal. The Air France KLM Lounger is better, the Air Canada Lounge is better. Qatar should send somebody to take a look ! Joseph Chung

Boarding procedures are very tiring. We have to clear security twice for our connecting flights from Doha. Also every time we board flights we have to show boarding passes 5-6 times.

Very very bad.. more than 48 hr I didn’t received my baggage yet

professional crew god service good entertainment need choices for diabetic meal

The qatar airways flights were great, the code share with Indigo could have been a lot better. There is no option for web check in, there is not information on the tickets for the INDIGO PNR this caused a problem with security letting us into the airport. The indigo staff did not even want us to line up before they opened the counters. There is not option on the indigo flgith to request special meals.

The seats are extremely small and very uncomfortable for a long trip , no space to even move the legs or keep the legs little bit folded, very uncomfortable

Each and every requirement was nicely provided by all staff no very be happy

need to improve management and air hostess services. Rest of it’s OK.

Qatar screwed up by delaying our onward journey for refueling, which resulted in missing our connecting flight to India. the airport qater staff at Doha, herded us like cattle in a very incohesive and uncoordinated way. We were then given 2 options: either catch our original flight the Next day ( After 24.hrs) or catch 2 flights instead , to goto our destination in India. All this, for paying a premium for Qatar.

I like is everything is good seets are little uncomfortable during the long flight ✈️ Doha to us , luggage 🧳 came too late overall very nice thank you for all

There was a Turkish Airlines employee sitting in front of us, we noticed from her conversations we witnessed with the cabin crew and the fact that she boarded business class. She was sat in 16A. Firstly she was talking loudly the majority of the flight with two other men, one of which was leaning over the seat in front of her. This was disturbing as they were talking loudly and we were not able to sleep. The 12 hour long flight turned into a nightmare, even the noise cancellation didn’t work for their chatter. Secondly she requested extra meals from the crew for her male friends. We believe the meals came from business class. They also took their e-cigarettes out and were caught the cabin crew, but no further action was taken. Sitting in economy and seeing this is extremely disheartening. Next time I will book Emirites, I don’t think their staff would be allowed to behave like this.

Quality of service on board was very inconsistent. FA service primarily seemed robotic and they barely engaged with passengers

Service was superb and the flight experience overall was great

First class payment but wife’s seat broken, would recline but not lay flat. On previous flight, delays and ground crew malfunctions connecting jetway made us miss flight to Houston. I asked twice for a cart to assist us getting across the massive Istanbul Airport, but was denied. We are both over 70.

Flight canceled and then “uncanceled” after I booked are placement. I had to pay for both a Turkish Air doesn’t admit their mistake

The crew was excellent, but the flight was a little delayed and the temperature on the plane was too warm.

My flight had two legs. When checking in at the first leg the agent offering for a deal to upgrade the leg to first class for $199. He then claimed I would be able to upgrade the second leg once I got to the next airport. I declined and when I inquired about upgrading at the second airport, the cost was $1,300. I also had an issue at the airport lounge. I am allowed one guest in the lounge. My friend came in the lounge for less than 5 minutes and left when she couldn’t get a sleeping suite. I wanted to bring in another friend. The airport staff first started acting as though they didn’t understand English and then became upset when I asked for their names so I could file a complaint. As an elite member I knew they could do more but were not. One of the agents started over talking me and walked away mid conversation dismissing my request for assistance. A man claiming to be the manager said you were asking for her name. He also never tried to assist me or see what was going on. He claimed the interactions were recorded and management would see everything. I’m not sure how that would assist me days later. I am sure it didn’t help that I was a black American woman.

They use a smaller international plane and quarters are tighter, space smaller, and the flight is still 12 hours, then fight attendants are ruff, food is bad, cherry juice spilled by flight attendant and she comes back to ask why have we not changed yet could it be we didn’t have any clothes to change into and seat is all wet and we had to sit there for 12 hours

A very good airlines; we were pleasantly surprised by the attentive professional and service! Great job.

Our itinerary was broken apart by ChatDeal and let off our luggage from Turkey to Greece!! When contacted by this prior to our departure, I was informed it was my fault...I had to pay for checked bags, in middle of our trip! Turkish Airlines is not to blame for my distain of the ChatDeal interaction. COMPLETELY UNSAT!!

Crew were very friendly and helpful. They explained to us in detail the delay in our takeoff due to the storm that rolled in from Belfast and did their best to make up the time. Always great to fly BA!

Horrible seat allocation. Boarding was slow. Food was average and so was entertainment. The TV terminal didn't work and so had to use remote.

perhaps eye contact with the cabin crew, instead of abruptness and an impatience to serve.

Annoying customer pushing my seat did not make this pleasant.

This was a late night flight but the lights was on all the time and kids were screaming and many people were so loud. I was expecting to have a little rest on the plane considering it is late night but this way I couldn't. I think if at least the light would've been off / lower then people could feel they should be quieter.

They canceled my flight , they put me on a different flight that was delayed and the connection was lost . They lost my luggage. And now I’m stuck with any of my belongings.

British Airways canceled our plane and gave us a new flight scheduled to leave in only three hours, so we had to drop everything and rush to the airport. The new itinerary only left us a one hour layover in Madrid, which was too short because the plane landed late and so we missed our connecting flight. We were then booked onto a flight scheduled to take off 8 hours later, and were not given any compensation or remedial measures.

I asked for a wheelchair. I have a back health condition. I had to walk a lot

Staff , Comfort and Food were excellent. My individual lamp did not work so I could not read, neither my novel nor the menu.

No food as per my diet restrictions even after advance request and delayed baggage without any notifications

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Recent return flight deals

 
These are the cheapest return flights to Budapest found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
29/7Mon
1 stopEgypt Air
18h 45mJNB-BUD
7/9Sat
1 stopEgypt Air
13h 40mBUD-JNB
R14 271
9/7Tue
1 stopEmirates
23h 20mJNB-BUD
16/7Tue
1 stopEmirates
22h 10mBUD-JNB
R14 762
29/7Mon
2 stops
31h 45mJNB-BUD
7/9Sat
1 stop
13h 40mBUD-JNB
R15 537
10/6Mon
1 stopQatar Airways
17h 35mJNB-BUD
26/8Mon
1 stopQatar Airways
29h 50mBUD-JNB
R15 821
29/7Mon
3 stops
31h 45mJNB-BUD
7/9Sat
1 stop
13h 40mBUD-JNB
R16 067
28/5Tue
2 stopsLufthansa
21h 45mJNB-BUD
1/6Sat
1 stopLufthansa
21h 20mBUD-JNB
R16 634
10/6Mon
3 stopsQatar Airways
28h 15mJNB-BUD
26/8Mon
1 stopQatar Airways
23h 30mBUD-JNB
R16 879
28/5Tue
2 stopsLufthansa
21h 45mJNB-BUD
1/6Sat
2 stopsLufthansa
23h 50mBUD-JNB
R16 993
9/7Tue
3 stops
44h 15mJNB-BUD
16/7Tue
1 stop
24h 55mBUD-JNB
R17 238
9/7Tue
2 stopsKLM
18h 30mJNB-BUD
16/7Tue
1 stopKLM
25h 40mBUD-JNB
R20 319

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