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R7 396+ 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 18/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
— BUD
Apr 22 — Apr 291
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 23 March 2026.

Wed 27/58:45
JNB
-
BUD
1 stop14h 45m
Lufthansa
Mon 1/611:40
BUD
-
JNB
1 stop20h 55m
Lufthansa
Deal found 20/3R11 766
Wed 27/58:45
JNB
-
BUD
1 stop14h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 1/615:10
BUD
-
JNB
2 stops17h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 20/3R12 106
Tue 26/517:50
JNB
-
BUD
1 stop14h 15m
Turkish Airlines
Tue 30/614:10
BUD
-
JNB
2 stops19h 30m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 19/3R12 429
Fri 12/621:45
JNB
-
BUD
1 stop16h 55m
Egyptair
Tue 16/615:40
BUD
-
JNB
1 stop15h 30m
Egyptair
Deal found 19/3R12 633
Tue 5/518:35
JNB
-
BUD
1 stop16h 00m
Condor
Tue 12/511:25
BUD
-
JNB
1 stop20h 05m
Condor
Deal found 21/3R12 752
Mon 25/513:30
JNB
-
BUD
2 stops42h 35m
Turkish Airlines
Sun 31/59:00
BUD
-
JNB
1 stop25h 30m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 22/3R12 803
Fri 12/613:30
JNB
-
BUD
2 stops23h 45m
Turkish Airlines
Tue 16/69:00
BUD
-
JNB
1 stop25h 30m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 19/3R13 211

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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 23 March 2026.

Return from

R11 766

One-way from

R7 396

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R11 766
Lufthansa
  • Lufthansa
  • 27/5-1/6
  • 2 total stops
  • 35h 40m total
  • Johannesburg to Budapest
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18/4
  • 18/4
  • 2 total stops
  • 24h 00m total
  • Johannesburg to Budapest
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 10% potential increase in price (R1 479 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R186 potential savings vs. average return price).
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JohannesburgBudapest

JNB - BUD

JNBBUD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 12/6

13:30-19:35

2 stops30h 05m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Tue 16/6

20:30-10:30

1 stop14h 00m

R13 211

JohannesburgBudapest

JNB - BUD

JNBBUD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 25/5

13:30-8:05

2 stops42h 35m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Sun 31/5

9:00-10:30

1 stop25h 30m

R14 164

JohannesburgBudapest

JNB - BUD

JNBBUD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 6/8

17:50-13:15

1 stop19h 25m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Thu 20/8

14:10-9:40

2 stops19h 30m

R14 810

JohannesburgBudapest

JNB - BUD

JNBBUD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 16/4

13:30-13:15

2 stops23h 45m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Tue 21/4

9:00-10:30

1 stop25h 30m

R16 374

JohannesburgBudapest

JNB - BUD

JNBBUD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 16/4

22:20-21:40

1 stop23h 20m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Tue 21/4

16:05-5:30

1 stop37h 25m

R17 411
Fastest return journey

JohannesburgBudapest

JNB - BUD

JNBBUD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 2/5

19:10-13:55

1 stop18h 45m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Sat 9/5

22:40-16:15

1 stop17h 35m

R17 530
Cheapest one-way

JohannesburgBudapest

JNB - BUD

JNBBUD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 26/7

12:40-7:05

1 stop18h 25m

R7 736

JohannesburgBudapest

JNB - BUD

JNBBUD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 21/4

16:40-21:50

2 stops29h 10m

R8 263

JohannesburgBudapest

JNB - BUD

JNBBUD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 26/7

18:00-14:40

2 stops20h 40m

R8 570

JohannesburgBudapest

JNB - BUD

JNBBUD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 21/4

21:15-0:55

1 stop27h 40m

R9 488

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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 13 March 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 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 R11 016
Qatar Airways
Qatar Airways
From R11 890
British Airways
British Airways
From R11 650
KLM
KLM
From R10 481

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 23 March 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
1 903 reviews
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Food

7,1

Overall

7,5

Entertainment

6,8

Boarding

7,7

Comfort

7,4

Crew

8,3

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Thomas,Mar 2026

BOS - ZRH

The business class seats on the new Swiss A350 are hard as a rock. Seems like a bit of a miss on the new "Swiss Senses" experience. Other than that, excellent service.
SWISS
7,5
Good
1 903 reviews
SWISS
7,5
Good
1 903 reviews
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Food

7,1

Overall

7,5

Entertainment

6,8

Boarding

7,7

Comfort

7,4

Crew

8,3

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Thomas,Mar 2026

BOS - ZRH

The business class seats on the new Swiss A350 are hard as a rock. Seems like a bit of a miss on the new "Swiss Senses" experience. Other than that, excellent service.
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 732 reviews
SWISS
7,5
Good
1 903 reviews
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Food

7,1

Overall

7,5

Entertainment

6,8

Boarding

7,7

Comfort

7,4

Crew

8,3

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Thomas,Mar 2026

BOS - ZRH

The business class seats on the new Swiss A350 are hard as a rock. Seems like a bit of a miss on the new "Swiss Senses" experience. Other than that, excellent service.
Turkish Airlines
7,3
Good
4 274 reviews
SWISS
7,5
Good
1 903 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,1

Overall

7,5

Entertainment

6,8

Boarding

7,7

Comfort

7,4

Crew

8,3

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Thomas,Mar 2026

BOS - ZRH

The business class seats on the new Swiss A350 are hard as a rock. Seems like a bit of a miss on the new "Swiss Senses" experience. Other than that, excellent service.
Lufthansa
6,8
Okay
7 863 reviews
SWISS
7,5
Good
1 903 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,1

Overall

7,5

Entertainment

6,8

Boarding

7,7

Comfort

7,4

Crew

8,3

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Thomas,Mar 2026

BOS - ZRH

The business class seats on the new Swiss A350 are hard as a rock. Seems like a bit of a miss on the new "Swiss Senses" experience. Other than that, excellent service.
British Airways
6,7
Okay
7 812 reviews
SWISS
7,5
Good
1 903 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,1

Overall

7,5

Entertainment

6,8

Boarding

7,7

Comfort

7,4

Crew

8,3

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Thomas,Mar 2026

BOS - ZRH

The business class seats on the new Swiss A350 are hard as a rock. Seems like a bit of a miss on the new "Swiss Senses" experience. Other than that, excellent service.

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 R351, while return flights cost around R964.

  • How much is a return flight to Budapest?

    A return flight to Budapest will typically cost around R1 101, however they can be found for as little as R964.

  • 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 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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