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R4 691 Find Cheap Flights to Budapest

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Cheapest return fare
R12 148
Overall average: R10 653
British Airways
Wed 4/2Sun 8/2
JNB - BUD • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way flight
R4 691
Typical prices: R8 832-R11 495
Multiple Airlines
Wed 3/12
CPT - BUD • 1 stop
When to travel
February
Cheapest • 18% price drop
December
Most popular
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Cheap Flights to Budapest

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return 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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Recent return flight deals to Budapest

Wed, Feb 4 - Sun, Feb 8
British Airways Logo
19:35 - 11:20JNB-BUD
16h 45m1 stop
British Airways Logo
6:55 - 10:25BUD-JNB
26h 30m1 stop
R12 148British Airways
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Fri, Feb 6 - Tue, Feb 10
KLM Logo
19:20 - 17:05JNB-BUD
22h 45m2 stops
KLM Logo
12:10 - 22:05BUD-JNB
32h 55m1 stop
R12 698KLM
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Wed, Feb 4 - Sun, Feb 8
KLM Logo
19:20 - 16:10JNB-BUD
21h 50m2 stops
KLM Logo
6:30 - 22:05BUD-JNB
14h 35m1 stop
R12 732KLM
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Fri, Feb 6 - Tue, Feb 10
KLM Logo
19:20 - 17:05JNB-BUD
22h 45m2 stops
KLM Logo
6:30 - 12:10BUD-JNB
28h 40m2 stops
R13 231KLM
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Sat, Jan 3 - Sat, Jan 10
Austrian Airlines Logo
19:45 - 10:25JNB-BUD
39h 40m2 stops
Austrian Airlines Logo
11:00 - 9:30BUD-JNB
45h 30m2 stops
R13 677Austrian Airlines
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Sat, Jan 3 - Sat, Jan 10
SWISS Logo
23:35 - 22:45JNB-BUD
24h 10m1 stop
SWISS Logo
14:55 - 10:30BUD-JNB
18h 35m1 stop
R13 815SWISS
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Wed, Feb 4 - Sun, Feb 8
KLM Logo
19:20 - 11:15JNB-BUD
16h 55m2 stops
KLM Logo
6:30 - 12:10BUD-JNB
28h 40m2 stops
R13 849KLM
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Sat, Jan 3 - Sat, Jan 10
SWISS Logo
23:35 - 22:45JNB-BUD
24h 10m1 stop
SWISS Logo
14:55 - 16:15BUD-JNB
24h 20m2 stops
R13 884SWISS
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Sun, Dec 28 - Sat, Jan 10
Multiple Airlines Logo
9:00 - 22:45CPT-BUD
14h 45m1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
12:20 - 11:00BUD-CPT
21h 40m1 stop
R14 330Multiple Airlines
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Sun, Dec 28 - Sat, Jan 10
SWISS Logo
9:00 - 22:45CPT-BUD
14h 45m1 stop
SWISS Logo
14:55 - 7:30BUD-CPT
15h 35m1 stop
R16 220SWISS
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KAYAK's insights & trends for flights to Budapest

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 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 R10 653 on average for one-way flights. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and August, where the average cost of tickets from South Africa is R15 482 and R14 708 respectively. For return trips, the best month to travel is February with an average price of R10 653.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights to Budapest, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

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 43 days before departure.

Good to know – Book Cheap Budapest Plane Tickets

Low seasonFebruary
Cheapest flightR4 691
Best time to beat the crowds (10% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (10% more expensive on average)
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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 Ferenc Liszt Intl Airport from central Budapest?

    You’ll need to travel 17 km to reach the Budapest city centre from Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl Airport.

  • What is the name of Budapest’s airport?

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

  • What is the cheapest day to fly to Budapest?

    Based on KAYAK data, the cheapest day to fly to Budapest is Tuesday where tickets can be as cheap as R12 648. On the other hand, the most expensive day to fly is Saturday, where prices are R14 714 on average.

  • 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.

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

    The cheapest time of day to fly to Budapest is generally in the morning, when flights cost R11 867 on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to Budapest is generally in the afternoon, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is R14 132.

Top tips for finding cheap flights to Budapest

  • Enter your preferred departure airport and travel dates into the search form above to unlock the latest Budapest flight deals.

Prefer to fly direct to Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl?

 
Nonstop data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying nonstop to Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl.
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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, +62 more

ANA, Aegean Airlines, +63 more

Wednesday

ANA, Aegean Airlines, Aer Lingus, +60 more

ANA, Aegean Airlines, +61 more

Thursday

ANA, Aegean Airlines, Air Austral, +63 more

ANA, Aegean Airlines, +64 more

Friday

ANA, Aegean Airlines, Aer Lingus, +65 more

ANA, Aegean Airlines, +66 more

Saturday

ANA, Aegean Airlines, Air Austral, +56 more

ANA, Aegean Airlines, +57 more

Sunday

ANA, Aegean Airlines, Aer Lingus, +64 more

ANA, Aegean Airlines, +65 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, +62 more

ANA, Aegean Airlines, +63 more

Wednesday

ANA, Aegean Airlines, Aer Lingus, +60 more

ANA, Aegean Airlines, +61 more

Thursday

ANA, Aegean Airlines, Air Austral, +63 more

ANA, Aegean Airlines, +64 more

Friday

ANA, Aegean Airlines, Aer Lingus, +65 more

ANA, Aegean Airlines, +66 more

Saturday

ANA, Aegean Airlines, Air Austral, +56 more

ANA, Aegean Airlines, +57 more

Sunday

ANA, Aegean Airlines, Aer Lingus, +64 more

ANA, Aegean Airlines, +65 more

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Reviews of the 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.
7,5
SWISSOverall score based on 1788 reviews
7,1Food
7,4Comfort
7,7Boarding
8,2Crew
6,8Entertainment
Airline reviews

Best international flight I have had in a while! Far superior accommodation, services, food and general experience compared to U.S. airline companies.

10,0 Excellentsara, Nov 2025MAN - ZRH
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Best international flight I have had in a while! Far superior accommodation, services, food and general experience compared to U.S. airline companies.

0lane 2qs on tim3. Very bad food. No free wifi, only for texts. Entertainment poor and hard to access.

Well it was a 2h delay flight so that said it all. With very little if any information. Boarding took for ever with long waits at the terminal and then in the finger. To top it off and increase the delay we had to take a bus in Zurich. A trip to forget

The seats were so close together, when the man in front of me put his seat back, the screen in front of me was 9 inches from my face. There is no way to lean forward if I needed to pick something up. It was pretty uncomfortable for a ten hour flight. I was very surprised.

The crew was very friendly and nice! Very smooth flight.

Clean, efficient and quick response time when we missed our connecting flight.

The flight was generally good but was delayed departure meant a very late arrival for a connecting flight.

Delayed 30 mins Forced to check in my carry on luggage

The biggest let down was with booking experience through Kayak. I booked a flight with checked bags on Kayak. Right away I got a message from travel agency that the flight is not confirmed and to call them. I called them and they said the flight I have booked is no longer available with the price I have booked it for and I can book it with about $100 more. I already had other options I could book with cheaper price so I asked them to cancel my booking. Then they said I can have the ticket with the same price but a date change which was not working for me as I had to be there for a seminar. So again I said no then they said they will cover the charges and confirm my flight. When comes time for check-in I see I have no checked bag option which means the travel agency deceived me saying I can have my booking as I had booked it. And at that point I ended up paying $155 for my checked bag going back and forth. I am extremely angry and unhappy with this experience

It was great. My seat was comfortable. The bathrooms were clean . The service was superb . I travel a lot and I have been in 64 counties. I wish I could fly first class, even though I could , but I prefer to budget my yearly travelling expense on actual visiting , not on flight. Anyway, my point is that your economy was far much better than other airlines as good as Air France. The flight attendants and all crew were polite and very helpful and respectful. Thank you for making my long trip tolerable.

Very efficient and professional staff. Food was good and so was entertainment selection.

no qatar did noting wrong Kayak messed up my whole vacation . Went early to check in at The Cairo, Egypt airport to find our I had not tickets to board , Kayak and/or Affirm never sent the money for my flight that I paid for and booked. So I had no flight at 12am in a foreign country and I had to scramble and find anther very costly other option just so that could fly home. Fucken horrible experience.

My flight was delayed. I was rebooked twice and even the second flight that was additional connection in London was delayed too, so I ended up spending more than 24 hours flying between four different countries and to be honest I’m not sure whether I ever want to use this airline again. My luggage is still delete. It’s been more than 48 hours now so to be honest, I’m not even sure how to describe the level of frustration I have.

Nothing to complain. The staff and flight was good especially the seats which was better compared than the cloth ones on Qatar airways

Indigo airlines is terrible. Staff is awful and so disorganized. They are so rude and unhelpful. I will never travel on Indigo airlines again!!!!!

Terrible experience resolving missed connection after flight was delayed. 3 hour queue at transit desk, not enough staff, no organisation, worst ever flying experience.

The flight was smooth Thank God but the delays and changing gates for 3-4 times made me so tired of walking back and forth with heavy bags I thought I was going to pass out with heavy headaches but Thank God finally found the final gate and home safe. These delays happen anytime for important reasons so just be patient when you come across these situations.

I’ve flown with Qatar multiple times and the service has always been great. Very professional, organized, the food is delicious and plentiful, tons of entertainment.

I was denied lounge facility at airport. Explanation was not satisfactory.

I purchased Qatar airways after seeing ads about its service. To my surprise Qatar is marketing gimmick and horrible airlines which I don’t recommend to anyone Flight was dirty including flight from Miami to Doha And Doha airport restrooms are dirty On top of this they use this pathetic cheap indigo From Doha to Hyderabad which I will never fly Also they lost one of my baggage in Indigo and still waiting to receive it. I will never travel Qatar and will never recommend

They can my date of travel and let me standard in Istanbul for three days stop over and only pay for one day in a hotel with only one breakfast for three days.

the flight was cancelled and I was rebooked twice, once 26 hours later, then another 24 hours later. In total the flight was delayed for 40 hours. Never again will I use kayak or Turkish Airlines for my travel.

It was great! Great value for the price I paid. Great crew and great food in business class

I wouldn't know what the flight was like. AI canceled my flight reservation!! There's no way to speak to an actual human to fix the issue! NEVER AGAIN! ALWAYS BOOK YOUR FLIGHT DIRECTLY WITH THE AIRLINE NEVER GO THROUGH KAYAK OR JUSTFLY.COM!!

THE SEATS ARE A JOKE!!!! YOU CALL THIS BUSINESS CLASS SEATS ? ITS A DISGRACE.. NARROW, CLAUSTRIPHOBIC SEATS CAN NEVER BE COMPENSATED FOR BY FOCUSING ON BETTER WUALITY FOOD SERVED....... THE CONFORT OF THE SEATS AND THE WIDTH & PITCH OF THE SEATS ARE WAY MORE IMP. THAN FOOD THAT TK IS FOCUSING ON... WILL NEVER FLY AGAIN EVEN IF THE PRICE OF BUSINESS CLASS SEAT IS SAME AS ECONOMY CLASS..... JAL/ QATAR/ EMIRATES HAS WAYYYY MORE COMFY SEATS

Rude staff. I would avoid using the word racist but definitely partially or discriminatory. My 72 yrs old mother who is also disabled was traveling on this flight. She was the second passenger boarded to the plane. The First elderly couple ahead of my mother were allowed to use the airplane bathroom but my mother was denied entry stating it was for safety reasons. My mother objected the the couple in front of her were allowed but hostess still stated that due to the flight safety reasons she can’t use it. Even my mother explained that he is using blood pressure medication that’s why she have to use the restroom frequently but the crew continued arguing her. At one point the Mae attendent even suggested that if that’s the case my mother can urinate in her seat. The level of disrespect against an elderly lady is beyond my comprehension. This matter will be taken to the social media to shame the employees involved.

It was pleasant except for the boarding at Istanbul and long wait for the wheel chair almost missed the flight Itambul to Dubai

Terrible. Delayed. No one would help. Just limped about like a piece of meat

Absolute worst airline. Charged us $720 to check 4 bags (2 of which were carry-on). Entertainment systems didnt work. And on a 12 hour flight they served 2 meals and never once came around outside of those 2 meals with a beverage or cup of water. Will never fly them again.

Bough tickets with luggage, but made me pay at Airport as well

The service and flight was great. Luggage came out very quickly!

everything was perfect! plus so much leg room w all the empty seats near me :)

Pathetic - boarded us on buses for transport to the plane then had us wait for over half an hour before we could board...because they needed time to clean the plane; something they knew before we got on the bus. Further, by the time we could board, there were 3 buses full of people waiting so boarding was a crowded mess.

Took a long time to board. A long wait at the but taking us to the plain

Our seat numbers took a long time to be given to us. We were not seated together and I was put in the middle seat with both people on either side of me taking too much space!

Checkin took along timen only.few angents available at.checkin desk. Customer support over phone no existence

It was very good, good food good stuff, The toilets were a little stinky.

Excellent once on board. Security staff at Johannesburg rude and aggressive.

I wasn’t allowed to board with my children. I was charged outrageous costs for basic carry on size luggage. The entertainment screens were outdated and not user friendly.

Check in could have been a little cheerful rather than dour

⭐ British Airways Review — A Journey of Highs, Lows, and Lessons ⭐ I recently flew Business Class round-trip from Boston to Mumbai with British Airways, and my experience was a tale of two extremes — from disappointment to exceptional service, and then back to inconsistency. Boston → London: A Surprisingly Poor Start My journey began on a disappointing note. On a 6-hour Business Class flight, I was surprised to discover that there wasn’t a single proper vegetarian meal option available. I was offered a few bakery items only after repeatedly requesting something to eat. The flight attendant shrugged, offered no solution, and eventually — quite literally — threw some bread at me after much delay. This was not only disheartening, it was extremely surprising given my wonderful Business Class experience with BA last year. I stepped off that flight genuinely hungry and had to make a mad dash to the lounge just to get a proper meal. London → Mumbai: A Complete Turnaround The next sector restored my faith in British Airways. The entire crew was warm, welcoming, attentive, and genuinely caring. A special shoutout to Phiroze, Sara and the entire team serving the Business Class cabin — their professionalism, hospitality, and thoughtful service were extraordinary. They truly embodied what makes British Airways a global leader, and I am deeply grateful for the experience they provided. This is the BA I know and love. Mumbai → London: A Strange Meal Schedule This sector was generally fine, but the meal timing was puzzling. Lunch at 10:30 AM — for a Business cabin — felt unusual, and most passengers, including myself, barely touched it. The rest of the service was smooth, but the scheduling definitely needs a rethink. London → Boston: Mixed Experience Again The flight itself was decent, but the Business Lounge at Heathrow for this leg was a letdown. Arrived during lunch hours: no hot vegetarian options available Lounge area: dirty dishes everywhere Even after politely alerting the staff, the dishes were ignored and left uncleared For a premium cabin passenger — and at one of the world’s busiest international hubs — this was disappointing. Overall Impression My journey with British Airways felt inconsistent — two great sectors sandwiched between two that fell short of the BA standard. When BA is good, it is world-class. When it misses, the gap is noticeable. I genuinely hope the airline takes this feedback as constructive insight. I continue to believe in British Airways, and I commend the outstanding crew on the London → Mumbai sector — they were the highlight of my entire trip. With a little more focus on vegetarian meal availability, lounge service, and consistency across crews, BA can ensure every Business Class passenger experiences the premium journey they promise.

The boarding process was very poorly organized. Too many people had way to much carry on and resulted in loading overhead bins being the gating factor. Time for change.

I don't know about the others but the flight attendant that took care of us had the absolute wrong approach "how do we dare asking for water or anything else for that matter"

We always use BA due to the direct flight options, we have always had a pleasant flight with BA.

Cabin crew lovely and accommodating and I'll always fly BA in the future

Poor all around experience. Sat at gate in Grand Rapids to Chicago for 2.5 hours. No food or water offered and no allowances to use restroom. Missed connecting flight to London and not offered any compensation including food or lodging. Not happy with AA, claims delay was weather related but no weather issues seen on radar. Take ownership for real reason behind delay which was actually the IT outage. Very disappointing and will not be recommending AA for domestic or international flights if this is the way that customers are treated.

It was a good experience, especially travelling with a baby and their accessories

I paid for full WIFI- it was terrible, kept being in and out could not listen to a podcast

I had an awful experience with British Airways as they broke the handle of my checked in suitcase and when I went to complain they told me that this was not their responsibility. This has to be one horrible airline that does not take responsibility for the damage that they have created

Terrible service especially for premium economy. Much more comfortable seats on other providers

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