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Cheap flights from Cape Town to Budapest from R7 046

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 12/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CPT — BUD
May 23 — May 301
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Cape Town to Budapest
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Cape Town to Budapest. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 23 April 2026.

Mon 11/523:30
CPT
-
BUD
1 stop21h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 24/59:55
BUD
-
CPT
1 stop35h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 20/4R12 463
Thu 14/523:30
CPT
-
BUD
1 stop22h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 24/59:55
BUD
-
CPT
1 stop35h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 20/4R12 759
Wed 3/619:30
CPT
-
BUD
2 stops27h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 10/66:05
BUD
-
CPT
2 stops31h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 19/4R12 874
Fri 5/619:30
CPT
-
BUD
2 stops27h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 12/66:10
BUD
-
CPT
2 stops31h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 21/4R12 956
Mon 11/523:30
CPT
-
BUD
1 stop21h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 17/59:55
BUD
-
CPT
1 stop35h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 20/4R12 989
Sat 13/616:35
CPT
-
BUD
1 stop15h 30m
Turkish Airlines
Tue 16/69:00
BUD
-
CPT
1 stop26h 50m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 18/4R13 006
Mon 4/519:30
CPT
-
BUD
2 stops22h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 11/58:25
BUD
-
CPT
2 stops28h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 22/4R13 154
Thu 14/523:30
CPT
-
BUD
1 stop22h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 17/59:55
BUD
-
CPT
1 stop35h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 20/4R13 269
Mon 11/523:30
CPT
-
BUD
1 stop34h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 22/522:05
BUD
-
CPT
1 stop23h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 22/4R13 450

Find flight deals from Cape Town to Budapest

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Cape Town (CPT) to Budapest (BUD). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 23 April 2026.

Round-trip from

R12 463

One-way from

R7 046

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

November

Average price

R12 940
11/5-24/5
  • 11/5-24/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 56h 55m total
  • Cape Town to Budapest
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12/6
  • 12/6
  • 2 total stops
  • 26h 10m total
  • Cape Town to Budapest
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price (R14 165 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R4 505 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in April 2026
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Customise your flight search to find flights from Cape Town to Budapest that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 594 507 searches. Data last updated 23 April 2026.
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Cape TownBudapest

CPT - BUD

CPTBUD

Cape Town Intl

Mon 4/5

23:30-20:50

1 stop21h 20m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Sun 10/5

9:55-21:30

1 stop35h 35m

R14 092

Cape TownBudapest

CPT - BUD

CPTBUD

Cape Town Intl

Mon 15/6

16:35-13:15

1 stop20h 40m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Thu 18/6

14:10-11:50

1 stop21h 40m

R14 224

Cape TownBudapest

CPT - BUD

CPTBUD

Cape Town Intl

Tue 2/6

19:30-21:55

2 stops26h 25m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Tue 9/6

14:30-13:10

3 stops46h 40m

R14 389

Cape TownBudapest

CPT - BUD

CPTBUD

Cape Town Intl

Sat 13/6

19:30-21:00

2 stops25h 30m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Tue 16/6

5:45-17:30

3 stops35h 45m

R14 784

Cape TownBudapest

CPT - BUD

CPTBUD

Cape Town Intl

Sat 13/6

14:00-13:15

2 stops23h 15m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Tue 16/6

9:00-11:50

1 stop26h 50m

R15 261
Fastest return journey

Cape TownBudapest

CPT - BUD

CPTBUD

Cape Town Intl

Sun 10/5

18:25-13:55

1 stop19h 30m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Mon 25/5

16:05-11:30

1 stop19h 25m

R17 484

Cape TownBudapest

CPT - BUD

CPTBUD

Cape Town Intl

Sun 3/5

23:45-19:00

2 stops19h 15m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Mon 11/5

19:40-5:50

1 stop34h 10m

R17 550

Cape TownBudapest

CPT - BUD

CPTBUD

Cape Town Intl

Mon 15/6

7:00-1:10

2 stops42h 10m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Thu 18/6

17:55-14:35

2 stops20h 40m

R17 665

Cape TownBudapest

CPT - BUD

CPTBUD

Cape Town Intl

Sat 13/6

23:15-23:15

1 stop24h 00m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Sat 20/6

18:45-21:25

2 stops26h 40m

R18 258

Cape TownBudapest

CPT - BUD

CPTBUD

Cape Town Intl

Fri 19/6

18:25-13:55

1 stop19h 30m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Tue 23/6

16:05-16:40

1 stop24h 35m

R18 274

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Best time to book a flight from Cape Town to Budapest

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Cape Town to Budapest

How far ahead should I book a flight from Cape Town to Budapest?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Cape Town to Budapest. Price data was last updated on 17 April 2026.

The best time to book flights from Cape Town to Budapest is 46 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Cape Town to Budapest?

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to Budapest (average of R11 524). Flying from Cape Town to Budapest in July is currently the most expensive (average of R16 776). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

How much does it cost for a return flight from Cape Town to Budapest?

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 April 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Cape Town to Budapest, 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
3 560 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2026

DXB - YUL

My mom came with assistance and she said it was a good trip
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 560 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 560 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2026

DXB - YUL

My mom came with assistance and she said it was a good trip
KLM
7,8
Good
1 505 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 560 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2026

DXB - YUL

My mom came with assistance and she said it was a good trip
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 730 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 560 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2026

DXB - YUL

My mom came with assistance and she said it was a good trip
Turkish Airlines
7,4
Good
4 325 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 560 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2026

DXB - YUL

My mom came with assistance and she said it was a good trip
Lufthansa
6,8
Okay
7 940 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 560 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2026

DXB - YUL

My mom came with assistance and she said it was a good trip

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Cape Town to Budapest. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • How long is the flight from Cape Town to Budapest?

    Departing from Cape Town to Budapest will take you 20h 40m. Airlines will cover a distance of 9046 km.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Cape Town to Budapest round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from Cape Town to Budapest is KLM. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as R10 148 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Turkish Airlines and Lufthansa, starting at R11 140 and R11 963 round-trip. KLM is priced at 26% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Cape Town to Budapest that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Cape Town to Budapest flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Cape Town to Budapest?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Cape Town to Budapest.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Cape Town to Budapest?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Cape Town to Budapest by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Cape Town to Budapest?

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to Budapest (average of R11 524). Flying from Cape Town to Budapest in July is currently the most expensive (average of R16 776). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Fly from Cape Town to Budapest on these airlines

Choose from the following airlines for your flight from Cape Town to Budapest. Flights are based on user searches made on Cheapflights and were last updated on 23 April 2026.
Turkish Airlines flights from Cape Town Intl to Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl
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Qatar Airways flights from Cape Town Intl to Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl
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Top 7 airlines flying from Cape Town to Budapest

Discover the top 7 airlines that operate flights from Cape Town to Budapest. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 594 507 searches. Data last updated 23 April 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
KLMCheapestR10 148AverageR12 308FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR11 140AverageR12 174FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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LufthansaCheapestR11 963AverageR16 641FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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British AirwaysCheapestR12 171AverageR13 535FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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SWISSCheapestR12 693AverageR14 668FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR13 423AverageR16 510FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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EmiratesCheapestR14 896AverageR16 909FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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