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

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment. Cape Town to Budapest flights typically cost between R13 226 and R19 111 in November. The cheapest return flight price found within the last 3 days was R11 103 on Multiple Airlines (Nov 8-Dec 9).

Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

Zurich (ZRH) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of R12 211.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

Flights via Munich (MUC) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 14h 55m.

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.Cape Town to Budapest flights typically cost between R13 226 and R19 111 in November.
The cheapest return flight price found within the last 3 days was R11 103 on Multiple Airlines (Nov 8-Dec 9).

Question 6

How long is the flight from Cape Town to Budapest?

Accepted Answer

Departing from Cape Town to Budapest will take you 27h 50m. Airlines will cover a distance of 9046 km.

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

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 896 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Lufthansa and KLM, starting at R10 175 and R10 781 round-trip. SWISS is priced at 45% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

The best time to book flights from Cape Town to Budapest is 63 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.

Question 9

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

Accepted Answer

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to Budapest (average of R585). 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.

Question 10

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

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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.

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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.

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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).

Question 13

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 14

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

Accepted Answer

Flying to your destination on a Friday can be more expensive, but this shouldn’t discourage you from finding affordable options to get to Budapest. Check prices with Cheapflights to find a great deal for your trip.

Question 15

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

Accepted Answer

When searching for a good deal, it’s best to be prepared for potential fluctuations in price. We recommend booking at least 15 days in advance, which can save you up to 99% on flights from Cape Town to Budapest compared to booking the week you need them. Waiting 15 days out may not be for everyone, so we have options available for flights within the next two weeks, with the lowest price starting at R12 594. For sooner than that we have options available in the next 3 days from R17 453.

Question 16

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

Accepted Answer

Due to multiple factors, expect to potentially pay more when booking in April. For low rates, November can be a great choice for travel to Budapest. Flights to Budapest from Cape Town in November are about R14 557 on average during November, but can be found for as low as R7 893.

Question 17

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

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 18

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

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

Question 19

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

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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.

Question 20

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

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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.

Question 21

How does Cheapflights help users find flights from Cape Town to Budapest?

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When you search for this flight from Cape Town to Budapest, Cheapflights searches on 900+ travel sites to save you time finding great flight deals online. Additionally, we offer filter features so you can choose a preferred cabin class or airline, see different price ranges, and much more so you can book the flight for you.

Question 22

Why should you use Cheapflights to find cheap flight tickets from Cape Town to Budapest?

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It’s simple! Cheapflights, which is free to use for everyone, saves millions of users time and money every year by helping them find the cheapest and most suitable flights from Cape Town to Budapest.

Question 23

Can Cheapflights find flights from Cape Town to Budapest with no change fees?

Accepted Answer

Cheapflights does show flights with no change fees to all users. To see these options for flights from Cape Town to Budapest, users can toggle the no change fees filter when performing a flight search.

Question 24

Can Cheapflights notify me if prices for flights from Cape Town to Budapest become cheaper?

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Yes, Cheapflights has a feature called Price Alert, which notifies users when flight prices change. Track prices for your flight to Budapest from Cape Town today and book when prices fit your budget.

Round-trip from	R11 103
One-way from	R7 946
Popular in	April
Cheapest in	November
Average price	R16 032

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
SWISS	CheapestR7 896	AverageR12 694	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time79%	Search SWISS flights
Lufthansa	CheapestR10 175	AverageR14 762	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time76%	Search Lufthansa flights
KLM	CheapestR10 781	AverageR12 712	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search KLM flights
Turkish Airlines	CheapestR11 497	AverageR13 499	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Turkish Airlines flights
British Airways	CheapestR12 958	AverageR14 568	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time70%	Search British Airways flights
Qatar Airways	CheapestR13 791	AverageR16 657	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%	Search Qatar Airways flights
Emirates	CheapestR16 493	AverageR18 162	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Emirates flights

Cheap flights from Cape Town to Budapest from R7 946

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 8/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Cape Town Intl to Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl are usually found in November or March, booked 63 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Monday and return on a Wednesday

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