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R6 986+ Cheap flights to Budapest

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 21/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
— BUD
May 7 — May 141
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 7 April 2026.

Fri 15/59:45
JNB
-
BUD
2 stops33h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 30/56:05
BUD
-
JNB
2 stops26h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/4R9 466
Tue 5/520:40
JNB
-
BUD
2 stops22h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 12/59:45
BUD
-
JNB
2 stops23h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/4R10 175
Tue 16/618:35
JNB
-
BUD
1 stop21h 30m
Condor
Tue 23/617:05
BUD
-
JNB
1 stop14h 25m
Condor
Deal found 7/4R10 631
Sat 23/59:45
JNB
-
BUD
2 stops28h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 30/58:25
BUD
-
JNB
2 stops23h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/4R12 234
Fri 15/521:45
JNB
-
BUD
1 stop16h 55m
Egyptair
Sat 30/516:00
BUD
-
JNB
1 stop15h 10m
Egyptair
Deal found 6/4R12 537
Mon 8/618:00
JNB
-
BUD
1 stop25h 35m
Turkish Airlines
Fri 12/69:00
BUD
-
JNB
1 stop25h 30m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 3/4R12 656
Mon 18/512:40
JNB
-
BUD
2 stops26h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 25/514:05
BUD
-
JNB
3 stops42h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/4R12 723
Tue 16/613:30
JNB
-
BUD
2 stops30h 05m
Turkish Airlines
Tue 23/69:00
BUD
-
JNB
2 stops24h 40m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 7/4R13 077

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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 7 April 2026.

Return from

R9 466

One-way from

R6 986

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Average price

R12 656
15/5-30/5
  • 15/5-30/5
  • 4 total stops
  • 60h 05m total
  • Johannesburg to Budapest
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21/5
  • 21/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 27h 20m total
  • Johannesburg to Budapest
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price (R1 306 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R172 potential savings vs. average return price).
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JohannesburgBudapest

JNB - BUD

JNBBUD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 5/5

20:40-19:30

2 stops22h 50m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Tue 12/5

9:45-9:15

2 stops23h 30m

R10 175

JohannesburgBudapest

JNB - BUD

JNBBUD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 23/5

9:45-14:20

2 stops28h 35m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Sat 30/5

8:25-8:15

2 stops23h 50m

R12 234
Fastest return journey

JohannesburgBudapest

JNB - BUD

JNBBUD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 8/6

18:00-8:05

1 stop14h 05m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Fri 12/6

14:10-9:40

2 stops19h 30m

R13 314

JohannesburgBudapest

JNB - BUD

JNBBUD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 6/5

9:45-17:10

2 stops31h 25m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Wed 13/5

6:00-8:15

2 stops50h 15m

R14 731

JohannesburgBudapest

JNB - BUD

JNBBUD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 23/5

19:10-13:55

1 stop18h 45m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Sat 30/5

16:05-20:35

1 stop28h 30m

R14 967

JohannesburgBudapest

JNB - BUD

JNBBUD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 5/5

22:20-13:55

1 stop15h 35m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Tue 12/5

16:05-10:15

1 stop18h 10m

R14 984

JohannesburgBudapest

JNB - BUD

JNBBUD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 7/5

21:15-1:05

1 stop27h 50m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Thu 14/5

17:55-9:25

1 stop15h 30m

R15 204

JohannesburgBudapest

JNB - BUD

JNBBUD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 8/5

13:30-8:05

2 stops42h 35m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Tue 12/5

9:00-9:40

2 stops24h 40m

R15 389
Cheapest one-way

JohannesburgBudapest

JNB - BUD

JNBBUD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 21/5

19:50-23:10

2 stops27h 20m

R6 986

JohannesburgBudapest

JNB - BUD

JNBBUD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 15/7

14:45-13:50

1 stop23h 05m

R7 222

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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 3 April 2026.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight to Budapest, you should look to book at least 31 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 19 hours 15 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, Qatar Airways and British Airways.

Turkish Airlines
Turkish Airlines
From R10 932
Qatar Airways
Qatar Airways
From R11 800
British Airways
British Airways
From R11 561
KLM
KLM
From R10 401

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Budapest?

The cheapest airlines flying from Johannesburg to Budapest are SWISS, Condor 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 7 April 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines serving Hungary, such as KLM,Qatar Airways, andTurkish Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
KLM
7,7
Good
1 491 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7,1

Comfort

7,6

Crew

8,4

Food

7,3

Boarding

7,8

Overall

7,7

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2026

EZE - SCL

It was a short trip The aeroplane was delay I arrived in Chile late and I lost my fly with Qantas
KLM
7,7
Good
1 491 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 491 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7,1

Comfort

7,6

Crew

8,4

Food

7,3

Boarding

7,8

Overall

7,7

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2026

EZE - SCL

It was a short trip The aeroplane was delay I arrived in Chile late and I lost my fly with Qantas
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 729 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 491 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7,1

Comfort

7,6

Crew

8,4

Food

7,3

Boarding

7,8

Overall

7,7

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2026

EZE - SCL

It was a short trip The aeroplane was delay I arrived in Chile late and I lost my fly with Qantas
Turkish Airlines
7,3
Good
4 300 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 491 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7,1

Comfort

7,6

Crew

8,4

Food

7,3

Boarding

7,8

Overall

7,7

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2026

EZE - SCL

It was a short trip The aeroplane was delay I arrived in Chile late and I lost my fly with Qantas
Lufthansa
6,8
Okay
7 896 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 491 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7,1

Comfort

7,6

Crew

8,4

Food

7,3

Boarding

7,8

Overall

7,7

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2026

EZE - SCL

It was a short trip The aeroplane was delay I arrived in Chile late and I lost my fly with Qantas
British Airways
6,7
Okay
7 859 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 491 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7,1

Comfort

7,6

Crew

8,4

Food

7,3

Boarding

7,8

Overall

7,7

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2026

EZE - SCL

It was a short trip The aeroplane was delay I arrived in Chile late and I lost my fly with Qantas

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 R348, while return flights cost around R956.

  • How much is a return flight to Budapest?

    A return flight to Budapest will typically cost around R1 093, however they can be found for as little as R956.

  • 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 (19 hours 15 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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