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Cheap flights from Cape Town to Budapest from R7 230

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 23/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CPT — BUD
Feb 17 — Feb 241
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 18 January 2026.

Tue 21/716:35
CPT
-
BUD
1 stop27h 00m
Turkish Airlines
Tue 28/79:00
BUD
-
CPT
1 stop26h 50m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 16/1R11 197
Thu 23/416:35
CPT
-
BUD
1 stop27h 00m
Turkish Airlines
Sat 2/514:10
BUD
-
CPT
1 stop21h 40m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 17/1R11 771
Tue 17/317:15
CPT
-
BUD
1 stop16h 00m
Turkish Airlines
Wed 25/320:05
BUD
-
CPT
1 stop14h 45m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 15/1R11 852
Thu 19/317:15
CPT
-
BUD
1 stop16h 00m
Turkish Airlines
Tue 24/320:05
BUD
-
CPT
1 stop14h 45m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 15/1R12 180
Sun 7/616:35
CPT
-
BUD
1 stop15h 30m
Turkish Airlines
Thu 11/620:30
BUD
-
CPT
1 stop15h 20m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 14/1R12 410
Mon 8/618:50
CPT
-
BUD
1 stop30h 20m
British Airways
Thu 11/614:25
BUD
-
CPT
1 stop20h 35m
British Airways
Deal found 16/1R12 475
Tue 17/317:15
CPT
-
BUD
1 stop16h 00m
Turkish Airlines
Tue 24/320:05
BUD
-
CPT
1 stop14h 45m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 15/1R12 590
Tue 3/315:20
CPT
-
BUD
2 stops22h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 10/320:05
BUD
-
CPT
1 stop14h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 17/1R12 721
Mon 2/315:20
CPT
-
BUD
2 stops22h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 9/320:05
BUD
-
CPT
1 stop14h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 16/1R12 738
Fri 30/19:25
CPT
-
BUD
1 stop24h 25m
SWISS
Mon 2/220:00
BUD
-
CPT
2 stops18h 15m
SWISS
Deal found 16/1R12 771
Wed 18/317:15
CPT
-
BUD
1 stop16h 00m
Turkish Airlines
Tue 24/320:05
BUD
-
CPT
1 stop14h 45m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 15/1R12 934

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 18 January 2026.

Round-trip from

R11 771

One-way from

R7 230

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

January

Average price

R9 557
Turkish Airlines
  • Turkish Airlines
  • 23/4-2/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 48h 40m total
  • Cape Town to Budapest
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23/1
  • 23/1
  • 2 total stops
  • 26h 05m total
  • Cape Town to Budapest
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R4 750 potential savings vs. average return price).
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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 18 January 2026.
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Cape TownBudapest

CPT - BUD

CPTBUD

Cape Town Intl

Thu 23/4

16:35-19:35

1 stop27h 00m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Sat 2/5

14:10-11:50

1 stop21h 40m

R11 771

Cape TownBudapest

CPT - BUD

CPTBUD

Cape Town Intl

Tue 17/3

17:15-8:15

1 stop16h 00m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Wed 25/3

20:05-11:50

1 stop14h 45m

R11 852

Cape TownBudapest

CPT - BUD

CPTBUD

Cape Town Intl

Sun 7/6

16:35-8:05

1 stop15h 30m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Thu 11/6

20:30-11:50

1 stop15h 20m

R12 410

Cape TownBudapest

CPT - BUD

CPTBUD

Cape Town Intl

Mon 8/6

18:50-1:10

1 stop30h 20m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Thu 11/6

14:25-11:00

1 stop20h 35m

R12 475

Cape TownBudapest

CPT - BUD

CPTBUD

Cape Town Intl

Tue 17/3

17:15-8:15

1 stop16h 00m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Tue 24/3

20:05-11:50

1 stop14h 45m

R12 590

Cape TownBudapest

CPT - BUD

CPTBUD

Cape Town Intl

Tue 3/3

15:20-13:05

2 stops22h 45m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Tue 10/3

20:05-11:50

1 stop14h 45m

R12 721

Cape TownBudapest

CPT - BUD

CPTBUD

Cape Town Intl

Mon 2/3

15:20-13:05

2 stops22h 45m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Mon 9/3

20:05-11:50

1 stop14h 45m

R12 738

Cape TownBudapest

CPT - BUD

CPTBUD

Cape Town Intl

Fri 30/1

9:25-8:50

1 stop24h 25m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Mon 2/2

20:00-15:15

2 stops18h 15m

R12 771

Cape TownBudapest

CPT - BUD

CPTBUD

Cape Town Intl

Wed 18/3

17:15-8:15

1 stop16h 00m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Tue 24/3

20:05-11:50

1 stop14h 45m

R12 934

Cape TownBudapest

CPT - BUD

CPTBUD

Cape Town Intl

Sun 7/6

18:50-16:55

1 stop22h 05m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Thu 11/6

14:25-14:35

2 stops24h 10m

R13 049

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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 9 January 2026.

The best time to book flights from Cape Town to Budapest is 14 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to Budapest (average of R7 869). Flying from Cape Town to Budapest in February is currently the most expensive (average of R11 705). 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 18 January 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Cape Town to Budapest, such as Emirates, KLM, andTurkish Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 473 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Jayant,Dec 2025

HKG - DXB

Poor crew service. They lacked attention and courtesy to passengers
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 473 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 473 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Jayant,Dec 2025

HKG - DXB

Poor crew service. They lacked attention and courtesy to passengers
KLM
7,7
Good
1 441 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 473 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Jayant,Dec 2025

HKG - DXB

Poor crew service. They lacked attention and courtesy to passengers
Turkish Airlines
7,3
Good
4 189 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 473 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Jayant,Dec 2025

HKG - DXB

Poor crew service. They lacked attention and courtesy to passengers
Lufthansa
6,8
Okay
7 728 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 473 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Jayant,Dec 2025

HKG - DXB

Poor crew service. They lacked attention and courtesy to passengers
British Airways
6,7
Okay
7 687 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 473 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Jayant,Dec 2025

HKG - DXB

Poor crew service. They lacked attention and courtesy to passengers

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 27h. Airlines will cover a distance of 9046 km. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • 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 864 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Lufthansa and KLM, starting at R9 423 and R10 076 round-trip. SWISS is priced at 41% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Cape Town to Budapest one-way?

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Turkish Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at R6 827. Qatar Airways flights start at R7 085 while deals on Emirates start at R8 942 one-way.

  • 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to Budapest (average of R7 869). Flying from Cape Town to Budapest in February is currently the most expensive (average of R11 705). 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 18 January 2026.
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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 18 January 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
SWISSCheapestR7 864AverageR12 639FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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LufthansaCheapestR9 423AverageR14 284FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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KLMCheapestR10 076AverageR12 253FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR10 745AverageR12 217FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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British AirwaysCheapestR12 090AverageR13 387FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR12 889AverageR16 286FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
Search Qatar Airways flights
EmiratesCheapestR15 072AverageR18 185FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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