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Cheapest return flight
R9 702
Typical prices: R11 531-R15 400
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Thu 11/10Wed 24/10
JNB - BUD • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way flight
R7 179
Typical prices: R7 642-R10 748
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Fri 30/11
JNB - BUD • 2 stops
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Cheapest • 7% average savings
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Our data shows that travellers who book at least 20 weeks in advance save around 25% compared to booking last minute.
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Cheap Flights to Budapest

 
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent return flight deals to Budapest

Sun, Oct 11 - Sat, Oct 24
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18:35 - 21:45JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-BUD Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl
27h 10m1 stop Frankfurt am Main
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8:20 - 7:50BUD  Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
23h 30m1 stop Frankfurt am Main
R9 702Condor
Wed, Feb 3 - Thu, Feb 11
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15:45 - 8:15DUR  Durban King Shaka Intl-BUD Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl
17h 30m1 stop Istanbul
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20:05 - 13:45BUD  Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl-DUR Durban King Shaka Intl
16h 40m1 stop Istanbul
R10 923Turkish Airlines
Wed, Jan 20 - Sat, Jan 30
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15:45 - 13:00DUR  Durban King Shaka Intl-BUD Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl
22h 15m1 stop Istanbul
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9:10 - 13:45BUD  Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl-DUR Durban King Shaka Intl
27h 35m1 stop Istanbul
R10 923Turkish Airlines
Sat, Nov 7 - Sat, Nov 14
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14:30 - 10:25JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-BUD Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl
20h 55m2 stops Addis Ababa Bole Rome Fiumicino
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19:00 - 20:10BUD  Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
24h 10m2 stops Rome Fiumicino Addis Ababa Bole
R11 542Multiple Airlines
Sun, Nov 8 - Sun, Nov 15
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20:40 - 8:50JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-BUD Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl
13h 10m1 stop Zurich
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17:10 - 9:55BUD  Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
15h 45m1 stop Munich Franz Josef Strauss
R12 356Multiple Airlines
Mon, Oct 12 - Fri, Nov 6
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23:15 - 16:30JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-BUD Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl
17h 15m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol
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6:30 - 22:00BUD  Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
14h 30m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol
R13 039KLM
Sat, Nov 7 - Sat, Nov 14
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23:59 - 16:10JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-BUD Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl
17h 11m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol
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13:55 - 11:25BUD  Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
20h 30m2 stops Amsterdam Schiphol Paris Charles de Gaulle
R13 202KLM
Thu, Nov 12 - Mon, Nov 16
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12:20 - 8:50CPT  Cape Town Intl-BUD Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl
21h 30m2 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Zurich
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20:00 - 17:30BUD  Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl
20h 30m2 stops Zurich Johannesburg OR Tambo
R13 251SWISS
Sun, Oct 18 - Tue, Oct 20
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18:35 - 16:05JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-BUD Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl
21h 30m1 stop Frankfurt am Main
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11:25 - 7:30BUD  Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
20h 05m1 stop Frankfurt am Main
R13 349Condor
Fri, Nov 6 - Fri, Nov 13
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12:20 - 8:50CPT  Cape Town Intl-BUD Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl
21h 30m2 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Zurich
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20:00 - 16:45BUD  Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl
19h 45m2 stops Zurich Johannesburg OR Tambo
R14 504SWISS
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Price, demand, and travel trends for South Africa to Budapest flights

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

What is the cheapest flight to Budapest?

Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Budapest is the cheapest route at R9 702 return, found in the past 5 days on KAYAK. KAYAK data shows this is also the most popular route.

How much is a flight to Budapest?

A return flight to Budapest costs R13 090 on average, based on data over the past 12 months on KAYAK. Return fares from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport average R12 801, while Cape Town runs a bit higher at R13 507.

What is the cheapest day to fly to Budapest?

Sunday is the cheapest day to fly to Budapest at R12 877 return on average over the past 12 months on KAYAK. Saturday is the most expensive at R14 504.

What is the cheapest month to fly to Budapest?

•March is the cheapest month to fly to Budapest with an average price of R11 379 return.
•June (R14 586) and January (R14 114) are the most expensive.
•Based on KAYAK data over the past 12 months.

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

Afternoon flights to Budapest are the cheapest at R12 828 return on average. Night flights are the most expensive at R14 977.

What is a good deal for flights to Budapest?

Flights under R11 531 are considered a good deal. 25% of KAYAK users found return flights to Budapest at or below these prices, with the lowest fares from:
•Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport R11 429.

When are flights to Budapest the cheapest?

Flights to Budapest are cheapest 20 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 25% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

Key details for flights to Budapest

Low season

February

Cheapest flight

R7 179
Best time to beat the crowds (5% less expensive on average)
Flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport 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.
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Your questions about flights to Budapest, answered

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

  • How do I know if a flight to Budapest is a good deal?

    A good deal on a flight to Budapest is around R11 531 return. This fare is in the lowest 25% of return flight prices searched on KAYAK, averaged across the cities most often searched as origins by KAYAK users.

  • Where can I fly from to get the cheapest fares to Budapest?

    Based on fares booked in the past 5 days, the cheapest flights to Budapest are from:
    • Johannesburg, from R9 702 return

  • How expensive are last-minute flights to Budapest?

    Last-minute fares to Budapest – booked within 2 weeks of departure – run 21% above the average return fare of R13 090.

  • What is the difference between the most popular and the most frequent airline at Budapest?

    SWISS operates the most flights from South Africa to Budapest at 0 per week, while Turkish Airlines is the airline most often selected by KAYAK users searching for flights from South Africa to Budapest. The two are often different because flight volume reflects an airline's schedule, while popularity reflects traveller choice.

Your guide to booking Budapest flights

From booking to airport arrival, find tips to help you plan your flight with more confidence.
  • For the best chance at a low fare to Budapest, aim to book around 20 weeks before you fly. That window historically saves about 25% versus last-minute pricing based on KAYAK booking data over the last 12 months.
  • For flights to Budapest, recent KAYAK data shows that stronger deals tend to be around R11 531 return. If you see a fare below that threshold, it's a good deal – book before the price climbs back up.
  • If you can choose when to go, aim to travel to Budapest in March. Return fares historically average R11 379 that month – typically the cheapest month to travel based on the last 12 months.
  • Before you book:

    • Check the route's typical price range so you can spot a deal.
    • Confirm baggage fees and seat selection costs on budget carriers.
    • Verify whether you need any travel documents beyond an ID.
    • Pick a departure airport, since your nearest may not be the cheapest origin.
  • Shift your departure to midday to save up to R2 149 per return. Midday flights to Budapest average R12 828 compared to R14 977 for evening flights. See the time-of-day chart above for the full breakdown.
  • Once you arrive in Budapest, a great place to start is Puskás Aréna. It is popular with first-time visitors and can give you a good feel for the area.

Reviews of the top 5 airlines flying to Budapest

 
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 3669 reviews
7,9Food
8,2Entertainment
8,2Boarding
8,4Crew
8,1Comfort
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Difficult to find some food option for gluten and dairy allergy. May be a fruit salad would be better

8,0 ExcellentAnonymous, Jun 2026
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Difficult to find some food option for gluten and dairy allergy. May be a fruit salad would be better

There is an issue with A380 when it arrives in Munich, because a business class passengers like me have to wait for the first class passengers to disembark, which takes some time while you are also offloading economy passengers this causes an issue at customs where your business class passengers end up behind a large bulk of economy passengers This is a frustration and the early dislocation should be and is supposed to be a benefit of business class

This was my first time flying with Emirates. Overall, the experience was very good. I thought the seats in economy would have been a bit more comfortable, but, they seem to be on par with other airlines. The food was excellent and very satisfying. If you can afford it, I would definitely suggest upgrading to at lest premium economy seats for long haul flights.

First time and very memorable, the finest flying experience ive ever had

Boarding for business class passengers can be improved. Also, when debarking the aircraft, Economy passengers are let off first due the way the configuration of the cabin upstairs.

No Vegetarian options onboard, made to wait for a long time for boarding

The internet connection did was not functioning as per normal.

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

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

Turkish Business Class is a wonderful experience, and the best inflight dining experience I’ve had to date.

Food wasn’t good but not their fault as I should have pre selected

Their weakness is in boarding. Business class rarely boards first and there are no announcements explaining delays, so customers are always left waiting and wondering why boarding has paused.

My experience was amazing. Very friendly hosts and impeccable service.

Everything was great except the meat served was tough and overcooked!

Friendly cabin crew and the flight was on time. Would recommend toanyone

not enough room not comfortable but no charge for one checked bag and one carryon personal item

Avoid delays. There has never been a time I flew without delays.

Our charging and WiFi were not working in our business class seats, even after they "refreshed" it.

Flight from Chicago OHare was delayed an hour. In Istanbul, ran to Cluj connection. Arrived 15 minutes before flight time. Flight was closed out & no one around. Went to airline help station & was told I could go to Cluj 35 hours later. Requested reroute & agent was very helpful rerouting through Bucharest. Arrived 11:30 pm in Cluj about 15 hrs late but relieved to have arrived

Overall the crew were friendlier than similar premium airlines like Cathay or Singapore. Seat was good. Food was excellent.. the starlink wifi was a real plus. The entertainment was just ok.

The crew were fabulous. We travelled Doha to Miami and the crew in board we exceptional too.

Qatar was pretty OK for their services but Arangrant was awful at theirs and frankly lied to me. Qatar offers four business class fares and only three of them allow lounge access. This is a horrible policy when you pay so much for business class and shame on them for denying the simple use of their lounges for this confusion. When I requested my business class ticket with Arangrant I knew this and specifically told them I would only purchase the lowest class business seat that would still permit me lounge access on all legs of my trip. They lied to me and said I did and then I was refused this service on my return flights. I had no less than 4-8 schedule changes and got screwed by a late departure from DCA on my double connection to JNB. I lost nearly a full day on my outbound and then had little to no use of the lounges on my outbound flights. To then be denied access on my return flights made the 27 hour trip home pretty awful. Kayak should no longer work with Arangrant as they are dishonest and liars. Qatar should price all four of their business class fares to include lounge access and stop the insanity they have forced on people. My return trip home nearly ruined my entire trip to South Africa and I blame Arangrant for telling me lies and for Qatar for offering insane rules and regulations on such expensive business class fares. For the money I paid to Qatar, I did not receive the full services I was promised. I will probably never use Arangrant and their ignorant services ever again. I will question whether I ever fly on Qatar Airways again as well. When you pay so much and get such little in return, it leaves a bad taste in your mouth. Arangrant gives the whole industry a bad name and Qatar is not far behind them. I can honestly say that the wretched service and way I was treated by both have soured me on travel companies and airlines. It is bad enough that we have an idiot, felon, racist and bigoted president and administration to contend with while he has started an illegal war, I did not expect to get screwed over by Arangrant and Qatar as well. Shame on all of you.

In the business class it was everything wonderful. However in the economy is a hell. BTW. When I asked to search for tickets, I ordered business and I was offered options with economy, that was not clear in the order, so I could've acted faster to rectify it.

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

As gold member there is no priority checkin. Meaning you either have to board with your zone or last with business class pax. As economy pax all the baggage bays are filled by the time you arrive

There was not enough staff during boarding which had created big problems . Another thing once you enter gate area there’s no way to use bathroom and you have to be in that area 2 hours before boarding which is too much.

Privacy and comfort of the QSuites is wonderful. The boarding process in Doha is cumbersome and confusing. As transfer passengers, traveling in Business Class, we went through security twice, including one at the gate requiring all electronic devices removed from bags and watches off, which are a great way to lose belongings as a few hundred people rush through to board the plane.

I moved to H row in the economy class. There was a crew member who's name might be shanya. She was not at all respectful for me. She was arrogant. While I was leaving the plane. The pilots and crew meter were saying Thank you and good bye to the passengers before and after me. And ignored Me.

The first and longest leg, Washington to Doha, was in a 777 that was very loud. This was an older aircraft. The second leg, Doha to Delhi, was in a much newer aircraft, an A350 and was very substantially quieter. The service was good on both, though as always, the crew leaves you trapped with your meal tray for a really long time. Additionally, the flight crew seemed inordinately afraid of turbulence, keeping the seat belt sign on for long stretches when there was barely noticeable turbulence.

The flight was cancelled which wasn't Kayak's fault. But Kayak does owe me a refund because I paid for this flight twice and was supposed to get the refund for the first booking/payment to Lufthansa. There will be litigation of this issue because of protections under the law.

We exited from a plane from LAX TO MUC containing 853 passengers. Passport control was packed and very slow as they fingerprinted and photgraphed everyone. After finally getting though we ran to the gate listed on our boarding pass. We made it just as boarding was suppost to begin. No one was there. We started running again and found a Lufthansa gate open and spoke with them. We were told the gate had changed and they called the correct gate that we were coming. We started running again, but needed to wait for the train to get to the correct terminal. Running again we made it to the gate. The plane was still there but they said it was too late. So we went to the Lufthansa help desk, they told us it was our fault for missing our flight and that if we didn't buy a new ticket from them for €256 each our return trip to the states would be cancelled. Needless to say this was very disapointing to find out on the day before Christmas that we had to pay an extra €512 to complete our trip we had already paid $3344 for. We were left with no choice. No Christmas spirit there. Unhappy custumers.

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

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

Slightly delayed but still a more comfortable experience to take a real airline instead of a budget one.

The flight was at 6:10 am to early. No coffee or anything else offered. To 👎

Efficient boarding process. Staff are nice. Food should be better.

This was a terrible flight. Crowded flight. Difficult boarding. Our bags were lost and never made it to Budapest. Here with no bags, and unsure if we will get them. Terrible flight. Will avoid Lufthansa and Frankfort in the future.

The boarding process and flight were very easy and comfortable. The staff were very helpful and kind—they obviously enjoy their work. My only recommendation for improvement is the website and application. It is very confusing to navigate and could be improved with UX in mind.

Our entertainment/movie and audio did not work during our flight. Two of our bags did not make it to our final home destination. No personal assistant. Everything is via email/web with no assistance.

They lost my luggage on my way to Namibia (I was unable to review that flight as I was in the bush/off line) It took 3 days to get my bag and I had to pay $375.00 to have it transported to my location as it was over 100 Kilometers from that Airport and the local Airlink carrier would not got that far.

I liked that we got there safely. I disliked long delays, gate and ticket agents incompetence and apathy and having my luggage lost. Five days later I've yet to get anything more than a generic apology from British Air. Luggage yet to be located, much less returned.

Great flight, last one out the air-conditioning was far to hot and the return it was to cold and then issued blankets. On the outward bowned the headset connector didn't work properly. You had intermittent sound from the audio socket.

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

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

Gate information deliberately delayed to only one hour B4 flight, lack of info finding gate.

Flight fine, only served water or blueberry juice option- tight fit forward- resting head on tray table difficult and especially if seat reclined in front of you and I’m only 5’2. Uncomfortable

In London, everyone was very helpful to make sure all passengers find the next aircraft, as everybody missed their connection due to the late departure in Miami. My mom‘s airplane left two hours after her arrival to London however, for my nephew they only had room on the next flight seven hours later. In the last minute they contacted him and was able to put him on the same flight as my mom./ which we were very thankful for Therefore, all his luggage was on the other aircraft and have not reached Budapest yet.

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.

Delayed by an hour, with no real explanation given. Staff were very friendly. Food was ok, but nothing special. No USB sockets to charge devices.

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