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R6 977+ 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 30/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
— BUD
May 17 — May 241
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 17 April 2026.

Mon 1/620:40
JNB
-
BUD
2 stops24h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 9/66:05
BUD
-
JNB
2 stops27h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 12/4R8 844
Wed 24/620:45
JNB
-
BUD
2 stops26h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 30/65:45
BUD
-
JNB
2 stops27h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 15/4R10 252
Thu 28/512:40
JNB
-
BUD
1 stop25h 55m
Qatar Airways
Sun 31/516:10
BUD
-
JNB
1 stop18h 20m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 15/4R12 103
Sun 14/618:00
JNB
-
BUD
1 stop25h 35m
Turkish Airlines
Wed 17/614:10
BUD
-
JNB
1 stop20h 20m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 12/4R12 267
Wed 27/58:45
JNB
-
BUD
1 stop14h 45m
Lufthansa
Tue 2/66:00
BUD
-
JNB
1 stop24h 40m
Lufthansa
Deal found 15/4R12 414
Mon 18/58:45
JNB
-
BUD
1 stop14h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 23/515:10
BUD
-
JNB
2 stops41h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 15/4R12 431
Wed 27/58:45
JNB
-
BUD
1 stop14h 45m
Lufthansa
Wed 3/619:00
BUD
-
JNB
1 stop13h 35m
Lufthansa
Deal found 15/4R12 562
Wed 27/519:50
JNB
-
BUD
2 stops27h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 3/66:05
BUD
-
JNB
2 stops28h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 12/4R12 775
Sun 2/812:40
JNB
-
BUD
1 stop18h 25m
Qatar Airways
Tue 11/816:05
BUD
-
JNB
1 stop16h 55m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 13/4R12 807
Mon 8/618:00
JNB
-
BUD
1 stop19h 15m
Turkish Airlines
Fri 12/69:00
BUD
-
JNB
1 stop25h 30m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 12/4R12 873
Fri 29/512:40
JNB
-
BUD
2 stops31h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 5/66:05
BUD
-
JNB
2 stops28h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 14/4R12 938

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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 17 April 2026.

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R8 844

One-way from

R6 977

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Average price

R12 283
1/6-9/6
  • 1/6-9/6
  • 4 total stops
  • 52h 00m total
  • Johannesburg to Budapest
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  • 30/7
  • 1 total stop
  • 16h 20m total
  • Johannesburg to Budapest
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price (R1 262 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R167 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Cheapest return flight

JohannesburgBudapest

JNB - BUD

JNBBUD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 1/6

20:40-21:45

3 stops25h 05m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Tue 9/6

6:05-9:15

2 stops27h 10m

R10 776

JohannesburgBudapest

JNB - BUD

JNBBUD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 27/5

12:40-20:20

2 stops31h 40m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Wed 3/6

6:45-10:30

2 stops27h 45m

R12 840

JohannesburgBudapest

JNB - BUD

JNBBUD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 8/6

18:00-13:15

1 stop19h 15m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Fri 12/6

9:00-9:40

2 stops24h 40m

R13 430

JohannesburgBudapest

JNB - BUD

JNBBUD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 7/6

12:40-14:45

2 stops26h 05m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Thu 18/6

8:25-8:20

3 stops47h 55m

R13 643

JohannesburgBudapest

JNB - BUD

JNBBUD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 15/6

13:30-13:15

2 stops23h 45m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Thu 18/6

14:10-9:40

2 stops19h 30m

R14 036
Fastest return journey

JohannesburgBudapest

JNB - BUD

JNBBUD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 7/6

21:15-13:20

1 stop16h 05m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Thu 18/6

17:55-9:25

1 stop15h 30m

R14 068

JohannesburgBudapest

JNB - BUD

JNBBUD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 29/5

13:30-13:55

1 stop24h 25m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Fri 5/6

16:05-20:35

1 stop28h 30m

R14 363

JohannesburgBudapest

JNB - BUD

JNBBUD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 15/6

21:15-1:10

1 stop27h 55m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Thu 18/6

17:55-9:25

1 stop15h 30m

R14 380

JohannesburgBudapest

JNB - BUD

JNBBUD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 28/5

13:30-8:05

2 stops42h 35m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Thu 4/6

9:00-10:30

1 stop25h 30m

R14 576

JohannesburgBudapest

JNB - BUD

JNBBUD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 29/5

12:40-7:35

1 stop18h 55m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Fri 5/6

9:45-10:30

2 stops24h 45m

R14 740

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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 10 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 18 hours 25 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 610
Qatar Airways
Qatar Airways
From R11 415
British Airways
British Airways
From R11 233
Emirates
Emirates
From R14 083

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Budapest?

The cheapest airlines flying from Johannesburg to Budapest are Condor, Air France 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 17 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
7,8
Good
1 499 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7,2

Comfort

7,7

Boarding

7,8

Crew

8,4

Food

7,3

Overall

7,8

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
7,8
Good
1 499 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 499 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7,2

Comfort

7,7

Boarding

7,8

Crew

8,4

Food

7,3

Overall

7,8

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
3 730 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 499 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7,2

Comfort

7,7

Boarding

7,8

Crew

8,4

Food

7,3

Overall

7,8

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
4 306 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 499 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7,2

Comfort

7,7

Boarding

7,8

Crew

8,4

Food

7,3

Overall

7,8

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
7 926 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 499 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7,2

Comfort

7,7

Boarding

7,8

Crew

8,4

Food

7,3

Overall

7,8

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
7 889 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 499 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7,2

Comfort

7,7

Boarding

7,8

Crew

8,4

Food

7,3

Overall

7,8

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, 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 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, Cape Town Intl offers the quickest one-way flight (18 hours 20 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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