What’s the fastest stopover option from Cape Town to Budapest?

Flights via Frankfurt am Main (FRA) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 14h 55m.

Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Cape Town to Budapest?

Flights via Munich (MUC) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 2h 01m.

What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from Cape Town to Budapest?

Zurich (ZRH) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of R12 337.

What’s the top stopover airport for flights from Cape Town to Budapest?

Istanbul (IST) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 33% of one-stop itineraries from Cape Town to Budapest on Cheapflights.

How long is the flight from Cape Town to Budapest?

Departing from Cape Town to Budapest will take you 28h 45m. 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 SWISS. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as R7 891 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Lufthansa and KLM, starting at R9 970 and R10 660 round-trip. SWISS is priced at 45% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Budapest ranges from 30.0 - 70.0 inches 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.

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).

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Cape Town to Budapest?

The most popular airlines flying from Cape Town to Budapest are British Airways, Emirates and KLM. Something to consider prior to booking your flight.

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.

R4 839+ Cheap Flights from Cape Town to Budapest

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Cape Town Intl to Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl are usually found in November or March, booked 41 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Monday and return on a Wednesday

Cheap flight deals from Cape Town to Budapest

Round-trip from	R10 996
One-way from	R4 839
Popular in	April
Cheapest in	November
Average price	R14 951

Air France
8/11-9/12
2 total stops
44h 55m total
Cape Town to Budapest

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12/11
1 total stop
36h 10m total
Cape Town to Budapest

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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R3 487 potential savings vs. average return price).

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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 17 September 2025.

Sat 8/117:55CPT - BUD

1 stop28h 45mAir France

Tue 9/1212:40BUD - CPT

1 stop16h 10mAir France

Deal found 15/9R10 996

Fri 3/1023:55CPT - BUD

1 stop19h 25mMultiple Airlines

Sat 11/1019:25BUD - CPT

2 stops50h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 16/9R11 638

Fri 31/107:55CPT - BUD

1 stop28h 45mMultiple Airlines

Fri 7/116:30BUD - CPT

2 stops26h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 16/9R12 054

Fri 3/1023:55CPT - BUD

1 stop19h 25mMultiple Airlines

Thu 9/1016:50BUD - CPT

1 stop29h 10mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 16/9R12 332

Sat 8/117:55CPT - BUD

2 stops40h 15mMultiple Airlines

Tue 9/1212:40BUD - CPT

1 stop16h 10mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 16/9R12 453

Fri 31/107:55CPT - BUD

2 stops28h 20mKLM

Fri 7/116:30BUD - CPT

2 stops29h 10mKLM

Deal found 16/9R12 592

Fri 3/1023:55CPT - BUD

1 stop19h 25mMultiple Airlines

Fri 10/1017:40BUD - CPT

1 stop27h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 16/9R12 818

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Discover carefully curated flight deals from Cape Town to Budapest that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 17 September 2025.

Sat 8/117:55CPT - BUD

1 stop28h 45mAir France

Tue 9/1212:40BUD - CPT

1 stop16h 10mAir France

Deal found 17/9R10 962

Sat 8/1114:00CPT - BUD

2 stops27h 10mMultiple Airlines

Tue 9/1212:40BUD - CPT

1 stop16h 10mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 17/9R12 037

Sat 8/1114:00CPT - BUD

2 stops27h 10mKLM

Tue 9/1217:05BUD - CPT

2 stops35h 45mKLM

Deal found 17/9R12 575

Thu 20/1118:55CPT - BUD

1 stop23h 25mBritish Airways

Sat 29/1117:10BUD - CPT

1 stop18h 00mBritish Airways

Deal found 15/9R13 043

Fri 31/107:55CPT - BUD

1 stop28h 45mMultiple Airlines

Fri 7/116:30BUD - CPT

2 stops26h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 16/9R12 054

Fri 6/27:55CPT - BUD

1 stop37h 45mAir France

Tue 10/212:40BUD - CPT

2 stops27h 40mAir France

Deal found 14/9R12 262

Fri 3/1023:55CPT - BUD

2 stops31h 40mMultiple Airlines

Thu 9/1016:45BUD - CPT

1 stop29h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 16/9R12 783

Thu 20/1115:20CPT - BUD

2 stops31h 20mMultiple Airlines

Sat 29/1117:05BUD - CPT

2 stops39h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 16/9R12 887

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Fri 3/1023:55CPT - BUD

1 stop19h 25mMultiple Airlines

Sat 11/1019:25BUD - CPT

2 stops50h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 16/9R11 638

Fri 3/1023:55CPT - BUD

1 stop19h 25mMultiple Airlines

Thu 9/1016:50BUD - CPT

1 stop29h 10mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 16/9R12 332

Fri 3/1023:55CPT - BUD

1 stop19h 25mMultiple Airlines

Fri 10/1017:40BUD - CPT

1 stop27h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 16/9R12 818

Fri 31/107:55CPT - BUD

1 stop28h 45mMultiple Airlines

Fri 7/116:30BUD - CPT

2 stops26h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 16/9R12 054

Fri 31/107:55CPT - BUD

2 stops28h 20mKLM

Fri 7/116:30BUD - CPT

2 stops29h 10mKLM

Deal found 16/9R12 592

One-way flights from Cape Town to Budapest
Search for one-way flight options from Cape Town to Budapest. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 17 September 2025.

Wed 12/118:45CPT - BUD

1 stop36h 10mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/9R4 839

Sun 4/10:30CPT - BUD

3 stops39h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 16/9R25 462

Fri 9/115:55CPT - BUD

3 stops48h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 16/9R25 670

Tue 6/10:30CPT - BUD

3 stops37h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 16/9R25 965

Thu 8/115:30CPT - BUD

3 stops48h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 16/9R26 051

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Cape TownBudapest

CPT - BUD

CPTBUD

Cape Town Intl

Sat 8/11

7:55-11:40

1 stop28h 45m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Tue 9/12

12:40-5:50

1 stop16h 10m

R10 962

Cape TownBudapest

CPT - BUD

CPTBUD

Cape Town Intl

Sat 8/11

14:00-16:10

2 stops27h 10m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Tue 9/12

12:40-5:50

1 stop16h 10m

R12 037

Cape TownBudapest

CPT - BUD

CPTBUD

Cape Town Intl

Fri 31/10

7:55-11:40

1 stop28h 45m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Fri 7/11

6:30-9:45

2 stops26h 15m

R12 054

Cape TownBudapest

CPT - BUD

CPTBUD

Cape Town Intl

Fri 6/2

7:55-20:40

1 stop37h 45m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Tue 10/2

12:40-17:20

2 stops27h 40m

R12 262

Cape TownBudapest

CPT - BUD

CPTBUD

Cape Town Intl

Sat 8/11

14:00-16:10

2 stops27h 10m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Tue 9/12

17:05-5:50

2 stops35h 45m

R12 575

Cape TownBudapest

CPT - BUD

CPTBUD

Cape Town Intl

Fri 3/10

23:55-7:35

2 stops31h 40m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Thu 9/10

16:45-22:00

1 stop29h 15m

R12 783

Cape TownBudapest

CPT - BUD

CPTBUD

Cape Town Intl

Thu 20/11

15:20-21:40

2 stops31h 20m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Sat 29/11

17:05-9:45

2 stops39h 40m

R12 887

Cape TownBudapest

CPT - BUD

CPTBUD

Cape Town Intl

Thu 20/11

18:55-17:20

1 stop23h 25m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Sat 29/11

17:10-12:10

1 stop18h 00m

R13 043

Cape TownBudapest

CPT - BUD

CPTBUD

Cape Town Intl

Wed 12/11

8:45-19:55

1 stop36h 10m

R4 839

Cape TownBudapest

CPT - BUD

CPTBUD

Cape Town Intl

Tue 6/1

0:30-12:35

3 stops37h 05m

R25 965

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

The best time to book flights from Cape Town to Budapest is 41 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 R606). Flying from Cape Town to Budapest in August is currently the most expensive (average of R840). 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.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from CPT to BUD?

Unlike at midday, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 19% on flights from Cape Town to Budapest by exploring options for tickets in the morning.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Cape Town to Budapest?

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Cape Town to Budapest flight should consider departing on Tuesday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday at midday flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Reviews of airlines servicing Budapest

Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Cape Town to Budapest, such as KLM, SWISS, andQatar Airways. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

KLM

7,8

Good

1 386 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

4,0

Okay

Mark,Sept 2025

AMS - BHX

Crew and snacks were good, boarding wasn't great as busses were used rather than boarding tunnels. Also endured a one hour delay.

KLM

7,8

Good

1 386 reviews

KLM

7,8

Good

1 386 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

4,0

Okay

Mark,Sept 2025

AMS - BHX

Crew and snacks were good, boarding wasn't great as busses were used rather than boarding tunnels. Also endured a one hour delay.

SWISS

7,6

Good

1 737 reviews

KLM

7,8

Good

1 386 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

4,0

Okay

Mark,Sept 2025

AMS - BHX

Crew and snacks were good, boarding wasn't great as busses were used rather than boarding tunnels. Also endured a one hour delay.

Qatar Airways

7,4

Good

3 624 reviews

KLM

7,8

Good

1 386 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

4,0

Okay

Mark,Sept 2025

AMS - BHX

Crew and snacks were good, boarding wasn't great as busses were used rather than boarding tunnels. Also endured a one hour delay.

Turkish Airlines

7,3

Good

3 968 reviews

KLM

7,8

Good

1 386 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

4,0

Okay

Mark,Sept 2025

AMS - BHX

Crew and snacks were good, boarding wasn't great as busses were used rather than boarding tunnels. Also endured a one hour delay.

Lufthansa

6,8

Okay

7 407 reviews

KLM

7,8

Good

1 386 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 20

4,0

Okay

Mark,Sept 2025

AMS - BHX

Crew and snacks were good, boarding wasn't great as busses were used rather than boarding tunnels. Also endured a one hour delay.

Related info for your journey

How long is the flight from Cape Town to Budapest?
Departing from Cape Town to Budapest will take you 28h 45m. 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 SWISS. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as R7 891 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Lufthansa and KLM, starting at R9 970 and R10 660 round-trip. SWISS is priced at 45% 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 R606). Flying from Cape Town to Budapest in August is currently the most expensive (average of R840). 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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Top 7 airlines flying from Cape Town to Budapest

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
SWISS	CheapestR7 891	AverageR12 726	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time79%	Search SWISS flights
Lufthansa	CheapestR9 970	AverageR14 298	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time76%	Search Lufthansa flights
KLM	CheapestR10 660	AverageR12 993	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search KLM flights
Turkish Airlines	CheapestR11 368	AverageR13 386	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Turkish Airlines flights
British Airways	CheapestR12 813	AverageR14 390	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time70%	Search British Airways flights
Qatar Airways	CheapestR13 637	AverageR16 374	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%	Search Qatar Airways flights
Emirates	CheapestR16 309	AverageR18 504	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Emirates flights

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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Cape Town Intl to Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl are usually found in November or March, booked 41 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Monday and return on a Wednesday

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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?

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

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from CPT to BUD?

What is the cheapest day to fly from Cape Town to Budapest?

What’s the top stopover airport for flights from Cape Town to Budapest?

What’s the fastest stopover option from Cape Town to Budapest?

What’s the fastest stopover option from Cape Town to Budapest?

Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Cape Town to Budapest?

Reviews of airlines servicing Budapest

Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Cape Town to Budapest, such as KLM, SWISS, andQatar Airways. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

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