Cheap flights from Cape Town to Budapest from R7 588

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 8/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CPT — BUD
Dec 26 — Jan 21
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Cape Town Intl to Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl are usually found in January or November, booked 14 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Monday and return on a Wednesday

Cheap 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 26 November 2025.

Round-trip from

R12 279

One-way from

R7 588

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

January

Average price

R12 210
Air France
  • Air France
  • 19/1-23/1
  • 3 total stops
  • 56h 25m total
  • Cape Town to Budapest
8/12
  • 8/12
  • 2 total stops
  • 20h 15m total
  • Cape Town to Budapest
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price (R22 344 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R4 835 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in November 2025

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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 26 November 2025.

Sun 28/129:00CPT - BUD
1 stop24h 50mSWISS
Sat 10/114:55BUD - CPT
1 stop15h 35mSWISS
Deal found 24/11R16 142
Sun 28/1218:25CPT - BUD
2 stops29h 45mKLM
Sat 10/112:10BUD - CPT
1 stop32h 45mKLM
Deal found 24/11R18 073
Thu 25/1223:45CPT - BUD
1 stop36h 30mKLM
Thu 1/112:10BUD - CPT
1 stop32h 45mKLM
Deal found 24/11R18 470

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Cape Town

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Budapest

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cape TownBudapest

CPT - BUD

CPTBUD

Cape Town Intl

Mon 19/1

7:55-11:40

1 stop28h 45m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Fri 23/1

12:40-17:20

2 stops27h 40m

R12 279

Cape TownBudapest

CPT - BUD

CPTBUD

Cape Town Intl

Mon 23/2

15:20-13:05

2 stops22h 45m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Thu 5/3

9:10-11:50

1 stop25h 40m

R13 469

Cape TownBudapest

CPT - BUD

CPTBUD

Cape Town Intl

Mon 23/2

12:35-13:05

1 stop25h 30m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Thu 5/3

14:45-10:30

1 stop18h 45m

R14 141

Cape TownBudapest

CPT - BUD

CPTBUD

Cape Town Intl

Mon 8/12

19:00-14:15

2 stops20h 15m

R7 588

Cape TownBudapest

CPT - BUD

CPTBUD

Cape Town Intl

Thu 12/2

12:30-12:45

1 stop25h 15m

R8 261

Cape TownBudapest

CPT - BUD

CPTBUD

Cape Town Intl

Mon 12/1

15:15-13:05

2 stops22h 50m

R9 123

Cape TownBudapest

CPT - BUD

CPTBUD

Cape Town Intl

Mon 8/12

18:45-11:30

1 stop17h 45m

R9 226

Cape TownBudapest

CPT - BUD

CPTBUD

Cape Town Intl

Thu 26/3

13:50-19:45

3 stops30h 55m

R9 330

Cape TownBudapest

CPT - BUD

CPTBUD

Cape Town Intl

Thu 26/2

18:30-13:05

1 stop19h 35m

R9 537

Cape TownBudapest

CPT - BUD

CPTBUD

Cape Town Intl

Sun 11/1

15:25-17:00

3 stops26h 35m

R9 623

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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 21 November 2025.

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 916). Flying from Cape Town to Budapest in April is currently the most expensive (average of R12 348). 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?

Find hourly flight availability from Cape Town to Budapest. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 26 November 2025.

Unlike at midday, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 18% 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?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Cape Town to Budapest. Price data was last updated on 16 December 2024.

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.

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 26 November 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Cape Town to Budapest, such as KLM, SWISS, andTurkish Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Overall

7,7

Boarding

7,8

Food

7,2

Entertainment

7,1

Comfort

7,6

Crew

8,4

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Abisola,Oct 2025

LOS - CDG

The food option was finished and what wa left was vegan pasta so I had to go without food for an 8 hour flight without any sort of empathy from crew that was mean.

Overall

7,7

Boarding

7,8

Food

7,2

Entertainment

7,1

Comfort

7,6

Crew

8,4

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Abisola,Oct 2025

LOS - CDG

The food option was finished and what wa left was vegan pasta so I had to go without food for an 8 hour flight without any sort of empathy from crew that was mean.

Overall

7,7

Boarding

7,8

Food

7,2

Entertainment

7,1

Comfort

7,6

Crew

8,4

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Abisola,Oct 2025

LOS - CDG

The food option was finished and what wa left was vegan pasta so I had to go without food for an 8 hour flight without any sort of empathy from crew that was mean.

Overall

7,7

Boarding

7,8

Food

7,2

Entertainment

7,1

Comfort

7,6

Crew

8,4

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Abisola,Oct 2025

LOS - CDG

The food option was finished and what wa left was vegan pasta so I had to go without food for an 8 hour flight without any sort of empathy from crew that was mean.

Overall

7,7

Boarding

7,8

Food

7,2

Entertainment

7,1

Comfort

7,6

Crew

8,4

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Abisola,Oct 2025

LOS - CDG

The food option was finished and what wa left was vegan pasta so I had to go without food for an 8 hour flight without any sort of empathy from crew that was mean.

Overall

7,7

Boarding

7,8

Food

7,2

Entertainment

7,1

Comfort

7,6

Crew

8,4

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Abisola,Oct 2025

LOS - CDG

The food option was finished and what wa left was vegan pasta so I had to go without food for an 8 hour flight without any sort of empathy from crew that was mean.

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 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 R8 273 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Lufthansa and KLM, starting at R10 004 and R10 599 round-trip. SWISS is priced at 42% 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to Budapest (average of R7 916). Flying from Cape Town to Budapest in April is currently the most expensive (average of R12 348). 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

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
SWISSCheapestR8 273AverageR13 486FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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LufthansaCheapestR10 004AverageR14 733FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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KLMCheapestR10 599AverageR12 822FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR11 293AverageR13 182FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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British AirwaysCheapestR12 718AverageR14 201FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR13 559AverageR17 193FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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EmiratesCheapestR15 855AverageR18 919FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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