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R7 433+ 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 10/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
— BUD
Jul 1 — Jul 81
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 1 June 2026.

Mon 21/1213:30
JNB
-
BUD
2 stops24h 30m
Turkish Airlines
Thu 7/120:05
BUD
-
JNB
2 stops36h 35m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 31/5R10 703
Mon 15/613:30
JNB
-
BUD
2 stops23h 45m
Turkish Airlines
Thu 18/614:10
BUD
-
JNB
2 stops19h 30m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 31/5R10 817
Wed 23/1213:30
JNB
-
BUD
2 stops43h 45m
Turkish Airlines
Wed 6/120:05
BUD
-
JNB
2 stops36h 35m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 31/5R10 833
Mon 20/713:30
JNB
-
BUD
2 stops23h 45m
Turkish Airlines
Fri 21/89:00
BUD
-
JNB
2 stops24h 40m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 29/5R11 142
Tue 22/1213:30
JNB
-
BUD
2 stops30h 40m
Turkish Airlines
Wed 13/113:55
BUD
-
JNB
2 stops18h 45m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 31/5R11 418
Sun 14/613:30
JNB
-
BUD
2 stops42h 35m
Turkish Airlines
Thu 18/614:10
BUD
-
JNB
2 stops19h 30m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 29/5R11 630
Fri 18/1213:30
JNB
-
BUD
2 stops24h 30m
Turkish Airlines
Tue 5/113:55
BUD
-
JNB
2 stops18h 45m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 31/5R11 760
Mon 13/713:30
JNB
-
BUD
2 stops23h 45m
Turkish Airlines
Sun 26/714:10
BUD
-
JNB
2 stops19h 30m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 29/5R11 825
Mon 28/918:00
JNB
-
BUD
1 stop19h 15m
Turkish Airlines
Sun 4/1014:10
BUD
-
JNB
2 stops19h 30m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 31/5R11 955

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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 1 June 2026.

Return from

R10 817

One-way from

R7 433

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R13 712
Turkish Airlines
  • Turkish Airlines
  • 15/6-18/6
  • 4 total stops
  • 43h 15m total
  • Johannesburg to Budapest
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10/6
  • 10/6
  • 3 total stops
  • 33h 25m 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 (R176 potential savings vs. average return price).
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JohannesburgBudapest

JNB - BUD

JNBBUD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 20/7

13:30-13:15

2 stops23h 45m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Fri 21/8

9:00-9:40

2 stops24h 40m

R11 142
Fastest return journey

JohannesburgBudapest

JNB - BUD

JNBBUD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 16/7

17:50-13:15

1 stop19h 25m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Thu 23/7

14:10-9:40

2 stops19h 30m

R12 785

JohannesburgBudapest

JNB - BUD

JNBBUD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 22/7

18:00-8:05

1 stop14h 05m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Mon 27/7

9:00-10:30

1 stop25h 30m

R13 289

JohannesburgBudapest

JNB - BUD

JNBBUD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 20/7

21:15-1:10

1 stop27h 55m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Fri 21/8

7:05-7:00

1 stop23h 55m

R14 753

JohannesburgBudapest

JNB - BUD

JNBBUD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 20/7

18:00-19:35

1 stop25h 35m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Fri 7/8

9:00-10:30

1 stop25h 30m

R16 558

JohannesburgBudapest

JNB - BUD

JNBBUD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 11/9

13:30-13:15

2 stops23h 45m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Fri 18/9

14:10-10:30

1 stop20h 20m

R17 664
Cheapest one-way

JohannesburgBudapest

JNB - BUD

JNBBUD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 10/6

13:30-22:55

3 stops33h 25m

R7 433
Fastest single journey

JohannesburgBudapest

JNB - BUD

JNBBUD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 10/6

8:45-23:30

1 stop14h 45m

R7 742

JohannesburgBudapest

JNB - BUD

JNBBUD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 9/6

13:30-16:35

3 stops27h 05m

R7 775

JohannesburgBudapest

JNB - BUD

JNBBUD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 10/6

13:30-19:35

2 stops30h 05m

R7 791

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Everything you need to know about your flight to Budapest

How long is the flight to Budapest?

On average, a flight from Johannesburg to Budapest takes 23 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, Qatar Airways and British Airways.

Turkish Airlines
Turkish Airlines
From R10 535
Qatar Airways
Qatar Airways
From R11 690
Emirates
Emirates
From R13 914
British Airways
British Airways
From R11 144

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Budapest?

The cheapest airlines flying from Johannesburg to Budapest are Condor, Egyptair and KLM.

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).

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

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight to Budapest, you should look to book at least 37 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.

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 1 June 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines serving Hungary, such as Emirates,KLM, andQatar Airways. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 580 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,4

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Steven,May 2026

DXB - GLA

Anyone that i had the pleasure of dealing with i found to be courteous well mannered and informative
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 580 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 580 reviews
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Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,4

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Steven,May 2026

DXB - GLA

Anyone that i had the pleasure of dealing with i found to be courteous well mannered and informative
KLM
7,8
Good
1 524 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 580 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,4

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Steven,May 2026

DXB - GLA

Anyone that i had the pleasure of dealing with i found to be courteous well mannered and informative
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 729 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 580 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,4

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Steven,May 2026

DXB - GLA

Anyone that i had the pleasure of dealing with i found to be courteous well mannered and informative
Turkish Airlines
7,4
Good
4 408 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 580 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,4

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Steven,May 2026

DXB - GLA

Anyone that i had the pleasure of dealing with i found to be courteous well mannered and informative
British Airways
6,7
Okay
8 015 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 580 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,4

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Steven,May 2026

DXB - GLA

Anyone that i had the pleasure of dealing with i found to be courteous well mannered and informative

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, Condor 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 R335, while return flights cost around R3 091.

  • How much is a return flight to Budapest?

    A return flight to Budapest will typically cost around R3 091, however they can be found for as little as R3 091.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Budapest depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Budapest, Cape Town Intl offers the quickest one-way flight (18 hours 40 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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