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Cheap flights from Cape Town to Budapest from R8 156

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 27/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CPT — BUD
Mar 21 — Mar 281
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 19 February 2026.

Thu 21/516:35
CPT
-
BUD
1 stop27h 00m
Turkish Airlines
Thu 28/514:10
BUD
-
CPT
1 stop21h 40m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 19/2R11 026
Mon 8/616:35
CPT
-
BUD
1 stop27h 00m
Turkish Airlines
Thu 11/620:30
BUD
-
CPT
1 stop15h 20m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 19/2R11 171
Tue 26/516:35
CPT
-
BUD
1 stop15h 30m
Turkish Airlines
Mon 1/620:30
BUD
-
CPT
1 stop15h 20m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 18/2R11 235
Tue 26/57:00
CPT
-
BUD
2 stops25h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 1/614:10
BUD
-
CPT
1 stop21h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 18/2R11 912
Thu 21/517:45
CPT
-
BUD
1 stop16h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 28/58:20
BUD
-
CPT
2 stops29h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 16/2R13 315
Tue 26/515:20
CPT
-
BUD
2 stops32h 10m
Lufthansa
Mon 1/617:30
BUD
-
CPT
2 stops16h 00m
Lufthansa
Deal found 18/2R13 363
Thu 21/518:25
CPT
-
BUD
2 stops22h 05m
KLM
Thu 28/511:25
BUD
-
CPT
1 stop34h 00m
KLM
Deal found 19/2R14 056
Mon 8/615:20
CPT
-
BUD
2 stops19h 30m
British Airways
Thu 11/614:25
BUD
-
CPT
1 stop20h 35m
British Airways
Deal found 19/2R14 201

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 19 February 2026.

Round-trip from

R11 026

One-way from

R8 156

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

November

Average price

R13 847
Turkish Airlines
  • Turkish Airlines
  • 21/5-28/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 48h 40m total
  • Cape Town to Budapest
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27/2
  • 27/2
  • 3 total stops
  • 41h 15m total
  • Cape Town to Budapest
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R4 819 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in February 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 19 February 2026.
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Cape TownBudapest

CPT - BUD

CPTBUD

Cape Town Intl

Thu 21/5

16:35-13:15

1 stop20h 40m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Thu 28/5

20:30-11:50

1 stop15h 20m

R11 026

Cape TownBudapest

CPT - BUD

CPTBUD

Cape Town Intl

Mon 8/6

16:35-19:35

1 stop27h 00m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Thu 11/6

20:30-11:50

1 stop15h 20m

R11 171

Cape TownBudapest

CPT - BUD

CPTBUD

Cape Town Intl

Tue 26/5

16:35-8:05

1 stop15h 30m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Mon 1/6

20:30-11:50

1 stop15h 20m

R11 235

Cape TownBudapest

CPT - BUD

CPTBUD

Cape Town Intl

Tue 26/5

7:00-8:05

2 stops25h 05m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Mon 1/6

14:10-11:50

1 stop21h 40m

R11 912

Cape TownBudapest

CPT - BUD

CPTBUD

Cape Town Intl

Thu 21/5

17:45-10:35

1 stop16h 50m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Thu 28/5

8:20-13:50

2 stops29h 30m

R13 315

Cape TownBudapest

CPT - BUD

CPTBUD

Cape Town Intl

Tue 26/5

15:20-23:30

2 stops32h 10m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Mon 1/6

17:30-9:30

2 stops16h 00m

R13 363

Cape TownBudapest

CPT - BUD

CPTBUD

Cape Town Intl

Mon 8/6

15:20-10:50

2 stops19h 30m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Thu 11/6

14:25-11:00

1 stop20h 35m

R14 201

Cape TownBudapest

CPT - BUD

CPTBUD

Cape Town Intl

Fri 27/2

6:30-22:45

3 stops41h 15m

R8 156

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Deals found on 17/2

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 13 February 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, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to Budapest (average of R9 768). Flying from Cape Town to Budapest in February is currently the most expensive (average of R11 848). 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 19 February 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Cape Town to Budapest, such as Emirates, KLM, andSWISS. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 522 reviews
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Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Namakajjo,Dec 2025

EBB - DXB

Emirates airlines is always good, and I'll always board and travel with Emirates. Everything is going well
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 522 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 522 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Namakajjo,Dec 2025

EBB - DXB

Emirates airlines is always good, and I'll always board and travel with Emirates. Everything is going well
KLM
7,7
Good
1 458 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 522 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Namakajjo,Dec 2025

EBB - DXB

Emirates airlines is always good, and I'll always board and travel with Emirates. Everything is going well
SWISS
7,5
Good
1 878 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 522 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Namakajjo,Dec 2025

EBB - DXB

Emirates airlines is always good, and I'll always board and travel with Emirates. Everything is going well
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 739 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 522 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Namakajjo,Dec 2025

EBB - DXB

Emirates airlines is always good, and I'll always board and travel with Emirates. Everything is going well
Turkish Airlines
7,3
Good
4 224 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 522 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Namakajjo,Dec 2025

EBB - DXB

Emirates airlines is always good, and I'll always board and travel with Emirates. Everything is going well

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 Lufthansa. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as R9 266 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are KLM and SWISS, starting at R9 930 and R10 514 round-trip. Lufthansa is priced at 31% 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, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to Budapest (average of R9 768). Flying from Cape Town to Budapest in February is currently the most expensive (average of R11 848). 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 19 February 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 19 February 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
LufthansaCheapestR9 266AverageR14 394FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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KLMCheapestR9 930AverageR12 056FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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SWISSCheapestR10 514AverageR13 811FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR10 920AverageR11 615FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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British AirwaysCheapestR11 888AverageR13 117FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR12 493AverageR16 165FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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EmiratesCheapestR14 820AverageR17 709FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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