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R9 986+ Cheap flights to Budapest

This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 12/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
— BUD
Feb 15 — Feb 221
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Flights to Budapest in 2026

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Cheapest flights to Budapest
Explore the most affordable flight options available to Budapest. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 16 January 2026.

Fri 12/621:45
JNB
-
BUD
1 stop16h 55m
Egyptair
Tue 16/615:40
BUD
-
JNB
1 stop15h 30m
Egyptair
Deal found 14/1R9 986
Wed 20/518:35
JNB
-
BUD
1 stop16h 00m
Condor
Tue 2/617:05
BUD
-
JNB
1 stop14h 25m
Condor
Deal found 15/1R10 003
Thu 5/223:59
JNB
-
BUD
1 stop36h 16m
KLM
Fri 6/313:55
BUD
-
JNB
1 stop31h 10m
KLM
Deal found 14/1R10 559
Wed 27/518:00
JNB
-
BUD
1 stop14h 05m
Turkish Airlines
Thu 11/620:30
BUD
-
JNB
1 stop14h 00m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 15/1R10 609
Thu 22/123:59
JNB
-
BUD
1 stop17h 11m
KLM
Fri 30/112:10
BUD
-
JNB
1 stop32h 55m
KLM
Deal found 14/1R10 756
Thu 11/623:30
JNB
-
BUD
1 stop35h 10m
KLM
Tue 16/66:00
BUD
-
JNB
1 stop15h 20m
KLM
Deal found 14/1R10 772
Sun 8/223:59
JNB
-
BUD
1 stop36h 16m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 18/212:40
BUD
-
JNB
1 stop22h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 14/1R10 871
Fri 6/223:59
JNB
-
BUD
1 stop18h 06m
KLM
Thu 19/26:30
BUD
-
JNB
1 stop14h 35m
KLM
Deal found 15/1R10 887
Wed 4/219:20
JNB
-
BUD
2 stops21h 50m
KLM
Fri 6/313:55
BUD
-
JNB
1 stop31h 10m
KLM
Deal found 14/1R11 083
Thu 5/223:59
JNB
-
BUD
1 stop24h 11m
KLM
Sat 28/217:05
BUD
-
JNB
2 stops18h 05m
KLM
Deal found 14/1R11 100
Sun 8/223:59
JNB
-
BUD
2 stops18h 11m
Air France
Thu 19/212:40
BUD
-
JNB
1 stop22h 30m
Air France
Deal found 15/1R11 149
Wed 20/58:45
JNB
-
BUD
1 stop14h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 2/615:10
BUD
-
JNB
2 stops17h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 15/1R11 198

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Find the latest flights to Budapest in 2026, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 594 507 searches and data was last updated on 16 January 2026.

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R9 986

One-way from

R6 941

Popular in

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Average price

R11 444
Egyptair
  • Egyptair
  • 12/6-16/6
  • 2 total stops
  • 32h 25m total
  • Johannesburg to Budapest
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15/7
  • 15/7
  • 2 total stops
  • 20h 00m total
  • Johannesburg to Budapest
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R212 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Johannesburg

Route

Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgBudapest

JNB - BUD

JNBBUD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 12/6

21:45-14:40

1 stop16h 55m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Tue 16/6

15:40-7:10

1 stop15h 30m

R9 986

JohannesburgBudapest

JNB - BUD

JNBBUD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 20/5

18:35-10:35

1 stop16h 00m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Tue 2/6

17:05-7:30

1 stop14h 25m

R10 003

JohannesburgBudapest

JNB - BUD

JNBBUD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 4/2

23:59-23:10

1 stop24h 11m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Fri 6/3

13:55-22:05

1 stop31h 10m

R10 559

JohannesburgBudapest

JNB - BUD

JNBBUD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 5/2

23:59-16:10

1 stop17h 11m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Sat 28/2

12:10-22:05

1 stop32h 55m

R10 559

JohannesburgBudapest

JNB - BUD

JNBBUD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 11/6

23:30-10:40

1 stop35h 10m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Tue 16/6

6:00-21:20

1 stop15h 20m

R10 772

JohannesburgBudapest

JNB - BUD

JNBBUD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 8/2

23:59-11:15

1 stop36h 16m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Wed 18/2

12:40-12:10

1 stop22h 30m

R10 871

JohannesburgBudapest

JNB - BUD

JNBBUD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 8/2

23:59-23:10

1 stop24h 11m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Thu 19/2

12:10-22:05

1 stop32h 55m

R10 887

JohannesburgBudapest

JNB - BUD

JNBBUD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 8/2

23:59-11:15

1 stop36h 16m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Tue 17/2

17:05-22:05

1 stop28h 00m

R10 903

JohannesburgBudapest

JNB - BUD

JNBBUD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 1/4

8:45-23:30

1 stop14h 45m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Wed 15/4

19:00-8:35

1 stop13h 35m

R11 083

JohannesburgBudapest

JNB - BUD

JNBBUD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 8/5

21:45-12:50

3 stops39h 05m

R20 464

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Best time to book a flight to Budapest

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Everything you need to know about your flight to Budapest

When is the best time to book a flight to Budapest?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Johannesburg to Budapest. Price data was last updated on 9 January 2026.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight to Budapest, you should look to book at least 82 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

How long is the flight to Budapest?

On average, a flight from Johannesburg to Budapest takes 14 hours 45 minutes. Flights to Budapest from other popular cities in South Africa will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

What are the most popular airlines that fly to Budapest?

The most popular airlines flying from Johannesburg to Budapest are Turkish Airlines, British Airways and Qatar Airways.

Turkish Airlines
Turkish Airlines
From R10 672
Qatar Airways
Qatar Airways
From R11 410
British Airways
British Airways
From R10 395
Emirates
Emirates
From R13 963

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Budapest?

The cheapest airlines flying from Johannesburg to Budapest are SWISS, Lufthansa and Air France.

Rainfall in Budapest by month

Plan your trip to Budapest by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Budapest ranges from 30.0 - 70.0 mm per month. May is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 70.0 mm. February is typically the driest time to visit Budapest when rainfall is around 30.0 mm.

Temperature in Budapest by month

Plan your trip to Budapest by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Budapest, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 20.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 0.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing Budapest

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Budapest. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Budapest. Reviews last updated 16 January 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines serving Hungary, such as SWISS, Qatar Airways, andTurkish Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
SWISS
7,5
Good
1 849 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,1

Comfort

7,4

Entertainment

6,8

Boarding

7,7

Overall

7,5

Crew

8,3

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Henriette,Dec 2025

FRA - GVA

My experience as a first time Flyer wasfinr except that both times when I flew to Frankfurt and also back to ORTambo my baggage go delayed. That was a bit of an awkward experience. Inve I can understand but twice I knew that I used connecting flights but who that happened to my my bag is really a bit out of the ordinary Although I must say the service to found my bag in Frankfurt was really excellent. Now I am waiting for my baggage to be send to my home airport Bram Fiacher in Bloemfontein. Hope I get it also so soon.
SWISS
7,5
Good
1 849 reviews
SWISS
7,5
Good
1 849 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,1

Comfort

7,4

Entertainment

6,8

Boarding

7,7

Overall

7,5

Crew

8,3

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Henriette,Dec 2025

FRA - GVA

My experience as a first time Flyer wasfinr except that both times when I flew to Frankfurt and also back to ORTambo my baggage go delayed. That was a bit of an awkward experience. Inve I can understand but twice I knew that I used connecting flights but who that happened to my my bag is really a bit out of the ordinary Although I must say the service to found my bag in Frankfurt was really excellent. Now I am waiting for my baggage to be send to my home airport Bram Fiacher in Bloemfontein. Hope I get it also so soon.
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 715 reviews
SWISS
7,5
Good
1 849 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,1

Comfort

7,4

Entertainment

6,8

Boarding

7,7

Overall

7,5

Crew

8,3

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Henriette,Dec 2025

FRA - GVA

My experience as a first time Flyer wasfinr except that both times when I flew to Frankfurt and also back to ORTambo my baggage go delayed. That was a bit of an awkward experience. Inve I can understand but twice I knew that I used connecting flights but who that happened to my my bag is really a bit out of the ordinary Although I must say the service to found my bag in Frankfurt was really excellent. Now I am waiting for my baggage to be send to my home airport Bram Fiacher in Bloemfontein. Hope I get it also so soon.
Turkish Airlines
7,3
Good
4 176 reviews
SWISS
7,5
Good
1 849 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,1

Comfort

7,4

Entertainment

6,8

Boarding

7,7

Overall

7,5

Crew

8,3

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Henriette,Dec 2025

FRA - GVA

My experience as a first time Flyer wasfinr except that both times when I flew to Frankfurt and also back to ORTambo my baggage go delayed. That was a bit of an awkward experience. Inve I can understand but twice I knew that I used connecting flights but who that happened to my my bag is really a bit out of the ordinary Although I must say the service to found my bag in Frankfurt was really excellent. Now I am waiting for my baggage to be send to my home airport Bram Fiacher in Bloemfontein. Hope I get it also so soon.
Lufthansa
6,8
Okay
7 718 reviews
SWISS
7,5
Good
1 849 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,1

Comfort

7,4

Entertainment

6,8

Boarding

7,7

Overall

7,5

Crew

8,3

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Henriette,Dec 2025

FRA - GVA

My experience as a first time Flyer wasfinr except that both times when I flew to Frankfurt and also back to ORTambo my baggage go delayed. That was a bit of an awkward experience. Inve I can understand but twice I knew that I used connecting flights but who that happened to my my bag is really a bit out of the ordinary Although I must say the service to found my bag in Frankfurt was really excellent. Now I am waiting for my baggage to be send to my home airport Bram Fiacher in Bloemfontein. Hope I get it also so soon.
British Airways
6,7
Okay
7 680 reviews
SWISS
7,5
Good
1 849 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,1

Comfort

7,4

Entertainment

6,8

Boarding

7,7

Overall

7,5

Crew

8,3

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Henriette,Dec 2025

FRA - GVA

My experience as a first time Flyer wasfinr except that both times when I flew to Frankfurt and also back to ORTambo my baggage go delayed. That was a bit of an awkward experience. Inve I can understand but twice I knew that I used connecting flights but who that happened to my my bag is really a bit out of the ordinary Although I must say the service to found my bag in Frankfurt was really excellent. Now I am waiting for my baggage to be send to my home airport Bram Fiacher in Bloemfontein. Hope I get it also so soon.

FAQs about flying to Budapest

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Budapest?

    For a flight to Budapest, you will be flying into Ferenc Liszt Intl. Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl (BUD) is just 16,5 km from the centre of the city.

  • Can I find cheaper flights to Budapest if I am willing to have stopovers?

    Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Budapest on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to Budapest?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, SWISS is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Budapest.

  • What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Budapest?

    Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Budapest. One-way flights to Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl typically cost R338, while return flights cost around R928.

  • How much is a return flight to Budapest?

    A return flight to Budapest will typically cost around R1 061, however they can be found for as little as R928.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Budapest depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Budapest, Johannesburg offers the quickest one-way flight (14 hours 45 minutes).

  • Does Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl have car hire?

    Yes. Those touching down at Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl?

    Yes. Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. ibis Styles Budapest Airport is the closest property to Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl (0,0 km away from Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl).

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