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R7 539+ 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 15/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
— BUD
Jan 1 — Jan 81
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Flights to Budapest in 2025

Find the latest flights to Budapest in 2025, 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 2 December 2025.

Return from

R9 761

One-way from

R7 539

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R14 633
Egyptair
  • Egyptair
  • 19/1-1/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 32h 25m total
  • Johannesburg to Budapest
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Turkish Airlines
  • Turkish Airlines
  • 15/4
  • 1 total stop
  • 14h 05m total
  • Johannesburg to Budapest
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price (R1 384 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R224 potential savings vs. average return price).
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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 2 December 2025.

Sat 20/1219:45JNB - BUD
1 stop14h 35mLufthansa
Fri 2/113:20BUD - JNB
2 stops25h 55mLufthansa
Deal found 1/12R17 044
Sat 20/1219:45JNB - BUD
2 stops23h 00mMultiple Airlines
Fri 2/113:20BUD - JNB
2 stops25h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/12R17 351
Tue 30/1213:45JNB - BUD
2 stops32h 45mMultiple Airlines
Tue 6/15:10BUD - JNB
3 stops33h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 30/11R17 676
Tue 30/1219:45JNB - BUD
1 stop16h 50mBrussels Airlines
Tue 6/112:15BUD - JNB
1 stop20h 15mBrussels Airlines
Deal found 30/11R17 933
Tue 30/1210:10JNB - BUD
1 stop27h 25mLufthansa
Tue 6/112:15BUD - JNB
2 stops26h 20mLufthansa
Deal found 30/11R18 343
Sat 20/1223:59JNB - BUD
1 stop36h 16mKLM
Fri 2/117:05BUD - JNB
1 stop28h 00mKLM
Deal found 1/12R22 651
Thu 4/1217:00JNB - BUD
2 stops23h 00mMultiple Airlines
Sat 13/1216:00BUD - JNB
1 stop14h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 30/11R41 558

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgBudapest

JNB - BUD

JNBBUD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 19/1

21:45-15:00

1 stop18h 15m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Sun 1/2

16:00-7:10

1 stop14h 10m

R9 761

JohannesburgBudapest

JNB - BUD

JNBBUD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 4/2

19:45-13:40

1 stop18h 55m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Sun 8/2

18:30-9:30

1 stop14h 00m

R10 941

JohannesburgBudapest

JNB - BUD

JNBBUD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 31/3

17:55-8:05

1 stop14h 10m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Wed 15/4

14:15-10:35

1 stop20h 20m

R11 129

JohannesburgBudapest

JNB - BUD

JNBBUD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 19/1

9:50-10:30

2 stops25h 40m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Sun 1/2

6:10-8:20

2 stops25h 10m

R11 317

JohannesburgBudapest

JNB - BUD

JNBBUD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 4/2

19:45-17:15

2 stops22h 30m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Sun 8/2

11:00-9:30

2 stops21h 30m

R11 898

JohannesburgBudapest

JNB - BUD

JNBBUD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 15/4

18:00-8:05

1 stop14h 05m

R7 539

JohannesburgBudapest

JNB - BUD

JNBBUD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 7/12

21:45-13:05

2 stops40h 20m

R7 573

JohannesburgBudapest

JNB - BUD

JNBBUD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 15/4

9:50-16:35

3 stops30h 45m

R7 932

JohannesburgBudapest

JNB - BUD

JNBBUD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 7/12

22:00-23:00

1 stop26h 00m

R8 924

JohannesburgBudapest

JNB - BUD

JNBBUD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 20/12

19:45-23:40

3 stops28h 55m

R9 300

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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 28 November 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight to Budapest, you should look to book at least 43 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 18 hours 55 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.

When is the cheapest time to fly to Budapest?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Johannesburg to Budapest. Price data was last updated on 16 December 2024.

Users looking for the lowest fares to Budapest should consider flying on Sunday mornings, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travellers will want to avoid Saturday at midday, when prices are usually at their highest.

What are the most popular airlines that fly to Budapest?

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

Turkish Airlines
Turkish Airlines
From R11 195
Qatar Airways
Qatar Airways
From R11 915
SWISS
SWISS
From R7 917
British Airways
British Airways
From R10 817

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Budapest?

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

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 2 December 2025.
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
1 798 reviews
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Overall

7,5

Food

7,1

Entertainment

6,8

Boarding

7,7

Comfort

7,4

Crew

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Katerina,Sept 2025

GVA - ATH

Although the plane was half empty and the flight was late at night, we were not allowed to change seats/ use empty seats to get ourselves more comfortable, or get some proper sleep. It is really frustrating to see lack of flexibility in such a simple need.
SWISS
7,5
Good
1 798 reviews
SWISS
7,5
Good
1 798 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7,5

Food

7,1

Entertainment

6,8

Boarding

7,7

Comfort

7,4

Crew

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Katerina,Sept 2025

GVA - ATH

Although the plane was half empty and the flight was late at night, we were not allowed to change seats/ use empty seats to get ourselves more comfortable, or get some proper sleep. It is really frustrating to see lack of flexibility in such a simple need.
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 680 reviews
SWISS
7,5
Good
1 798 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7,5

Food

7,1

Entertainment

6,8

Boarding

7,7

Comfort

7,4

Crew

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Katerina,Sept 2025

GVA - ATH

Although the plane was half empty and the flight was late at night, we were not allowed to change seats/ use empty seats to get ourselves more comfortable, or get some proper sleep. It is really frustrating to see lack of flexibility in such a simple need.
Turkish Airlines
7,3
Good
4 071 reviews
SWISS
7,5
Good
1 798 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7,5

Food

7,1

Entertainment

6,8

Boarding

7,7

Comfort

7,4

Crew

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Katerina,Sept 2025

GVA - ATH

Although the plane was half empty and the flight was late at night, we were not allowed to change seats/ use empty seats to get ourselves more comfortable, or get some proper sleep. It is really frustrating to see lack of flexibility in such a simple need.
Lufthansa
6,8
Okay
7 602 reviews
SWISS
7,5
Good
1 798 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7,5

Food

7,1

Entertainment

6,8

Boarding

7,7

Comfort

7,4

Crew

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Katerina,Sept 2025

GVA - ATH

Although the plane was half empty and the flight was late at night, we were not allowed to change seats/ use empty seats to get ourselves more comfortable, or get some proper sleep. It is really frustrating to see lack of flexibility in such a simple need.
British Airways
6,7
Okay
7 549 reviews
SWISS
7,5
Good
1 798 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7,5

Food

7,1

Entertainment

6,8

Boarding

7,7

Comfort

7,4

Crew

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Katerina,Sept 2025

GVA - ATH

Although the plane was half empty and the flight was late at night, we were not allowed to change seats/ use empty seats to get ourselves more comfortable, or get some proper sleep. It is really frustrating to see lack of flexibility in such a simple need.

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 R352, while return flights cost around R969.

  • How much is a return flight to Budapest?

    A return flight to Budapest will typically cost around R1 107, however they can be found for as little as R969.

  • 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 (18 hours 55 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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