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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 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.

Recent return flight deals from South Africa to Budapest

Recommended round-trip deals departing in the coming months from the most popular airlines that fly from South Africa to Budapest.
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20:25 - 14:05JNB-BUD
18h 40m1 stop
9:35 - 21:35BUD-JNB
35h 00m1 stop
R8 352SWISS
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Mon, Feb 3 - Mon, Feb 10
19:50 - 19:10CPT-BUD
24h 20m1 stop
9:35 - 10:55BUD-CPT
24h 20m1 stop
R8 352SWISS
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Mon, Feb 3 - Mon, Feb 10
20:25 - 14:05JNB-BUD
18h 40m1 stop
14:55 - 10:25BUD-JNB
18h 30m1 stop
R8 885SWISS
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Mon, Feb 3 - Mon, Feb 10
9:30 - 22:45CPT-BUD
38h 15m2 stops
20:00 - 10:55BUD-CPT
13h 55m1 stop
R8 921SWISS
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Mon, Feb 3 - Mon, Feb 10
10:10 - 23:25JNB-BUD
14h 15m1 stop
10:25 - 9:30BUD-JNB
22h 05m1 stop
R9 803Lufthansa
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Sun, Jan 19 - Sat, Jan 25
19:35 - 11:55JNB-BUD
17h 20m1 stop
6:20 - 9:30BUD-JNB
26h 10m2 stops
R9 968Brussels Airlines
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Mon, Feb 3 - Mon, Feb 10
19:35 - 17:00JNB-BUD
22h 25m2 stops
6:20 - 9:30BUD-JNB
26h 10m2 stops
R10 463Brussels Airlines
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Mon, Feb 3 - Mon, Feb 10
10:10 - 23:25JNB-BUD
14h 15m1 stop
13:20 - 9:30BUD-JNB
43h 10m2 stops
R10 794Lufthansa
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Sun, Jan 19 - Sat, Jan 25
9:35 - 6:30JNB-BUD
21h 55m3 stops
14:45 - 7:40BUD-JNB
39h 55m3 stops
R39 357Qatar Airways
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Sun, Jan 19 - Sat, Jan 25
16:10 - 13:35JNB-BUD
22h 25m3 stops
15:10 - 17:25BUD-JNB
25h 15m2 stops
R95 199Emirates
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Mon, Feb 3 - Mon, Feb 10

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 round-trip 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 Tuesday where round-trip tickets can be as cheap as R13 512. On the other hand, the most expensive day to fly is Saturday, where round-trip prices are R15 719 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 November, where tickets cost R10 537 on average for return flights. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and August, where the average cost of tickets from South Africa is R18 357 and R16 998 respectively. For one-way flights, the best month to travel is February with an average price of R11 363.

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

The average price for all round-trip 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 in the morning, when round-trip flights cost R14 112 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 R17 257.

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 7 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 8 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low season

February

High season

July

Cheapest flight

R7 802
Best time to beat the crowds (11% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 2% 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 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.

  • 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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Top tips for finding cheap flights to Budapest

  • Book at least 1 week before departure in order to get a below-average price.
  • High season is considered to be May, June and July. The cheapest month to fly from South Africa is February.
  • 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?

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

Direct departures

South Africa to Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Monday

ANA, Aegean Airlines, Air Austral, +58 more

ANA, Aegean Airlines, +59 more

Tuesday

ANA, Aegean Airlines, Aer Lingus, +56 more

ANA, Aegean Airlines, +57 more

Wednesday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Air Austral, +56 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +57 more

Thursday

ANA, Aegean Airlines, Air Austral, +63 more

ANA, Aegean Airlines, +64 more

Friday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Air Austral, +63 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +64 more

Saturday

ANA, Aegean Airlines, Air Austral, +52 more

ANA, Aegean Airlines, +53 more

Sunday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Air Austral, +61 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +62 more

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Direct returns

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl to South Africa

Monday

ANA, Aegean Airlines, Air Austral, +58 more

ANA, Aegean Airlines, +59 more

Tuesday

ANA, Aegean Airlines, Aer Lingus, +56 more

ANA, Aegean Airlines, +57 more

Wednesday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Air Austral, +56 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +57 more

Thursday

ANA, Aegean Airlines, Air Austral, +63 more

ANA, Aegean Airlines, +64 more

Friday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Air Austral, +63 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +64 more

Saturday

ANA, Aegean Airlines, Air Austral, +52 more

ANA, Aegean Airlines, +53 more

Sunday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Air Austral, +61 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +62 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.
8,1
EmiratesOverall score based on 3403 reviews
7,9Food
8,0Comfort
8,2Entertainment
8,3Crew
8,1Boarding
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The ground staff on Islamabad is horrible. The on board services are excellent.

10,0 ExcellentSardar, Nov 2024ISB - DXB
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The ground staff on Islamabad is horrible. The on board services are excellent.

They were very pleasant and helpful. My husband and I were sitted apart. We asked if we could be seated together were told flight ws fuly booked but would try. After a while they were able to make it work we got seats together. Their food is good and attendents are very friendly/helpful.

The lounge staff at reception were inefficient and robotic. Boarding process was chaotic at the gate with no priority for business and first. At arrival into Dubai, no upper deck door . Food option and quality for this flight was awful . Thankfully the bar is always good.

I was not allowed to upgrade with miles whereas others were. That’s a pity

Excellent staff! Flights were delayed due to technical issues after everyone was boarded and we sat in the flight for almost 2 hours before taking off. Not enough vegetarian food was available despite pre-ordering. The staff did an exceptional job dealing with both the problems neither of their making.

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

We did not fly and our agent has been uncilling and uncooperative to help us rebook flight. We will never use Kayak ever again to book our flights, and we will let our network of friends know that using Kayak is equal to losing $$$$$.

Everything was superb, only bad point was that the fast track on London Heathrow arrivals was not handed out to me and I had to go back to the gate to collect it.

The internet connection did was not functioning as per normal.

Vegetarian food was unpalatable! Definitely need to look into this. The crew were prompt and helpful and the flight as one would want was uneventful. It was a comfortable flight, with new aircraft more legroom and seating space. Would recommend travel with Emirates to others as well.

It is a good airlines, very professional very good food. I wish they offered free luggage is the only thing.

Nothing special.. they could have provided something to eat without a charge

For the price of the ticket it's probably the best service in the world

Flight attendant served beverage to everyone during meal service and forgot about me. Had to call her several times until she realized it. Not a good service for a business class flight

Edelweiss is now Nickle&dimming, not even a complimentary wine on the intercontinental flight. Sitting space is the smallest I have ever seen.

I have no complaints. The crew was attentive, pleasant and heloful

Flight was cancelled due to technical problems with the aircraft. It would be nice if SWISS would invest in new aircraft; that would for sure minimize the technical issues with (old) aircrafts.

Excellent Airline. Food, crew and comfort was perfect. Entertainment screens were old. Didn’t like them.

It was a pleasant experience accept temperature in the plane It was extremely cold in the airplane that I was shivering I got sick because of the extreme cold temperature on my flight

I never share this kind of things but I have to share this out of respect to myself and how surprised I was I got a shoulder injury so I went to Turkey to get a procedure to my shoulder ( I can prove and provide it with documentation from the hospital to you) and on my way in this flight, I asked one of the crew members who’ s name is j. Muller to help me to lift my carry on to put it up in to cabinet and she told me she can’t do it , and I said I m sorry I m injured , I really need help , then can you please find someone who can help me ? And she gave me this nasty attitude and refused to help me . Then I was shocked because all I asked was for help, i didn’t even ask her to put my carry on bag up for me , all I asked her to help me so we can do it together. Then 5 minutes later another crew member who’s name is Jenny Rutz came and asked me if everything is ok And i explained her what happened and she told me if I create more problem, she will not let me fly i was shocked, all I told her was I was injured and I needed some help to put my luggage up . I am extremely shocked and upset , this was so unprofessional, rude and unnecessary. I thought their job is to help us in our flight. She disrespected me , embarrassed me, made me feel like I m a problem and threatened me to get me out of the plane In front of everyone I am 41 years old mature and kind woman, i have never in my life experienced something this unprofessional and this disrespectful ever They both turned something so simple and normal into this terrible experience for me and for the people sitting around me . So it was so uncomfortable and unfair that the other passengers who were sitting around me and next to me got negatively affected by the event and told me to take their phone number so that they can be my witness for the crew member’ rudeness and unprofessionalism I m still very upset how can people be this rude and heartless I will never ever want to fly with your airline company again

Our male flight attendant was top notch - wish I could remember his name. Boarding is never fun when I have to ride the shuttle to the middle of the tarmac and pull my carry on bags up the stairs to my seat. My knees are banged up and my shoulders give me pain, so the flight started off poorly. The seat leg rests don’t recline completely so that makes is difficult if not dangerous to get in and out of the middle seats. The entertainment system touch screens prevented one from seeing the options. They are old and the software needs to be updated. I was on six planes in the last two weeks and able to see the flight progress without any stress. Couldn’t watch anything else. I do like Qatar Airways, just not a fan of a few things.

Do not overbook flights and kick out confirmed ticketed passengers :-(

Overall experience was OK. Seats were truly uncomfortable for such a long flight. Food quality was mediocre at best. The staff was great though!

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

For a short flight, Qatar Airways offers very good onboard service.

I found it weird that the quality of the flight different from Australia to Doha than the Doha to Berlin leg. The quality of the toiletries pack (was in a box from Australia) and then a proper bag from Doha. The biggest variation was the inflight entertainment, which had a significantly shorter amount of content compared to the Doha flight. My QSuite seat was also broken and did not recline all the way flat. Wasn’t the best and I wouldn’t be happy if I’d paid cash for the flight.

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

Overall it was a very good experience. Boarding was efficient and well organized. The cabin crew were excellent. The meals were tasty and quite filling. The warm bread rolls were a nice touch. Seats were comfortable even if they were a little narrow. Entertainment selection was excellent.

The flight was good but my neighbor had the vent open full power for the whole flight and because the air was blowing from the side instead of from the top and I got very cold and ended up with a sore throat.

The crew was great and the food and liquor offerings were good. Seats were a bit cramped. Flight arrived early at destination. That's a plus.

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.

Flight was delayed then we had to redirect for medical emergency during which time we had no information on what is the plan. The connecting flight was also delayed.

Check in was not available online. It was super long line to check in

I did not have a good experience from the first point of contact to the check in person to boarding and the comfort of the seats. I would not travel on Turkish again. I will let my family and friends know about my experience which was not a pleasant one.

Professional staff we left on time. Meals were good. Added nice amenities.

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

The internet was not working during the 10 hour. This situation was known by the cabin crew before the flight. If so, information should be given to passangers. Some people should work during the flight.

Very bad from ISTACC leg of flight specifically the seats. These seats are for economy not for Business class. I suppose when flying to a third world country you can fly any craft and no one questions it. I was very disappointed for that leg of the flight. This needs to change.

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

Amazing, great airlines to go in business class. Hospitality is amazing. Food is great and lounge in Istanbul is at another level.

Boarding was total chaos. They didn’t know what they were doing and taking bus to the airplane is like going back in time. The food is bad, portions are very small and we don’t get simple paper napkins! Is it really that bad?

Not enough time between connecting flights. We had to run through the Frankfurt airport and nearly missed our flight to the US. Extremely tight seating in Economy. No room and I'm not a large person. Please prevent any seats from reclining so my kneecaps are not destroyed again. Entertainment system touch screen did not recognize inputs. Seemed to be a problem for many. Crew were very nice and the food was not bad.

I recently had a very disappointing experience with Lufthansa during my round-trip flight, and I feel compelled to share my concerns. Here are the main issues I encountered: 1. **Global Entry Issue**: I added my Global Entry number during check-in, but it did not appear on my boarding pass. This same issue occurred on both my outbound flight to Munich and my return flight to Boston. Despite calling customer service twice for assistance, they were unwilling to help over the phone, which was incredibly frustrating and stressful. 2. **Delays**: Both flights experienced delays, further complicating my travel plans. Punctuality seems to be a significant area of concern for Lufthansa. 3. **Food Quality**: The meals provided were unhealthy, felt cheap, and lacked flavor. Given the airline’s reputation, I expected much better, especially on long-haul flights where meal quality can greatly enhance the travel experience. 4. **Beverage Service**: The beverage cups were disappointingly small and often not filled to capacity, leaving me feeling unsatisfied, particularly on lengthy flights where staying hydrated is essential. I chose Lufthansa based on positive reviews from good friends, but my experience has left me very dissatisfied. I will not be recommending this airline to anyone in the future. Overall, my direct flight experience was far from satisfactory, and I hope they address these issues to improve the experience for future passengers.

I understand that German food tends to bland & tasteless, but please try to incorporate some flavor in your food. Also, always have chicken as one of the options.

Delayed flight with no explanations; poorly managed gate and boarding process.

Sitting in a hotel in Chicago because I was rebooked due to a missed connection. Very frustrating.

Plane was delayed about an hour but nice crew and service

Well,I miss a flight to Stl with United,they send me to Stl with a different airline, but same day,which was great

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

Solid old-school airline, comfortable, efficient and pleasant. It's the small things like nice blankets, good legroom and complementary mixed drinks, even in economy class. Can recommend!

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Recent return flight deals

 
These are the cheapest return flights to Budapest found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
3/2Mon
1 stopSWISS
18h 40mJNB-BUD
10/2Mon
1 stopSWISS
35h 00mBUD-JNB
R8 352
3/2Mon
1 stopSWISS
24h 20mCPT-BUD
10/2Mon
1 stopSWISS
24h 20mBUD-CPT
R8 352
3/2Mon
1 stopSWISS
18h 40mJNB-BUD
10/2Mon
1 stopSWISS
18h 30mBUD-JNB
R8 885
3/2Mon
2 stopsSWISS
38h 15mCPT-BUD
10/2Mon
1 stopSWISS
13h 55mBUD-CPT
R8 921
19/1Sun
1 stopLufthansa
14h 15mJNB-BUD
25/1Sat
1 stopLufthansa
22h 05mBUD-JNB
R9 803
3/2Mon
1 stopBrussels Airlines
17h 20mJNB-BUD
10/2Mon
2 stopsBrussels Airlines
26h 10mBUD-JNB
R9 968
3/2Mon
2 stopsBrussels Airlines
22h 25mJNB-BUD
10/2Mon
2 stopsBrussels Airlines
26h 10mBUD-JNB
R10 463
19/1Sun
1 stopLufthansa
14h 15mJNB-BUD
25/1Sat
2 stopsLufthansa
43h 10mBUD-JNB
R10 794
19/1Sun
3 stopsQatar Airways
21h 55mJNB-BUD
25/1Sat
3 stopsQatar Airways
39h 55mBUD-JNB
R39 357
3/2Mon
3 stopsEmirates
22h 25mJNB-BUD
10/2Mon
2 stopsEmirates
25h 15mBUD-JNB
R95 199

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best deals for one-way flights to Budapest found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
15/1Wed
2 stops
31h 45mJNB-BUD
R7 802
16/1Thu
2 stops
27h 15mJNB-BUD
R8 206
17/1Fri
2 stops
30h 35mJNB-BUD
R8 389
18/1Sat
2 stops
28h 25mJNB-BUD
R8 499
16/1Thu
1 stop
15h 55mJNB-BUD
R8 554
15/1Wed
1 stop
31h 00mJNB-BUD
R8 958
14/1Tue
1 stopTurkish Airlines
25h 05mJNB-BUD
R9 417
17/1Fri
1 stopBritish Airways
21h 40mJNB-BUD
R9 509
16/1Thu
3 stopsQatar Airways
44h 25mJNB-BUD
R12 373
18/1Sat
3 stopsQatar Airways
28h 40mJNB-BUD
R12 703

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Last minute flights to Budapest

Last minute flight, train and bus deals

 
These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights to Budapest that are departing in the next 10 days.
23/12Mon
multi-stopKLM
16h 00mCPT-BUD
1/1Wed
multi-stopKLM
42h 40mBUD-CPT
R17 090
23/12Mon
multi-stopKLM
20h 45mCPT-BUD
1/1Wed
multi-stopKLM
25h 00mBUD-CPT
R17 696
23/12Mon
multi-stopSWISS
24h 20mCPT-BUD
1/1Wed
multi-stopSWISS
14h 40mBUD-CPT
R18 779

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