Cheap flights from Cape Town to Budapest from R6 962

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 15/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CPT — BUD
Jan 24 — Jan 311
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

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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 25 December 2025.

Sun 28/127:55CPT - BUD
1 stop34h 20mAir France
Sat 10/118:10BUD - CPT
1 stop34h 40mAir France
Deal found 24/12R14 474
Thu 25/127:55CPT - BUD
1 stop34h 15mMultiple Airlines
Thu 1/16:30BUD - CPT
1 stop14h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 24/12R14 591
Sun 28/127:55CPT - BUD
1 stop34h 20mMultiple Airlines
Sat 10/16:30BUD - CPT
2 stops22h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 24/12R15 873
Thu 25/127:55CPT - BUD
2 stops28h 20mKLM
Thu 1/16:30BUD - CPT
2 stops22h 20mKLM
Deal found 24/12R17 106
Sun 28/1218:25CPT - BUD
2 stops22h 45mKLM
Sat 10/112:10BUD - CPT
2 stops40h 40mKLM
Deal found 24/12R17 422

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 25 December 2025.

Round-trip from

R10 943

One-way from

R6 962

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

January

Average price

R14 957
Turkish Airlines
  • Turkish Airlines
  • 22/1-26/1
  • 2 total stops
  • 47h 45m total
  • Cape Town to Budapest
Turkish Airlines
  • Turkish Airlines
  • 15/6
  • 1 total stop
  • 27h 00m total
  • Cape Town to Budapest
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price (R17 729 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R4 674 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in December 2025

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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 25 December 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Cape Town to Budapest that are best for you.

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Cape Town

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Budapest

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Depart

Return

Price

Cape TownBudapest

CPT - BUD

CPTBUD

Cape Town Intl

Thu 22/1

17:15-19:10

1 stop26h 55m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Mon 26/1

14:00-11:50

1 stop20h 50m

R10 943

Cape TownBudapest

CPT - BUD

CPTBUD

Cape Town Intl

Sat 7/2

7:55-16:25

1 stop33h 30m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Sat 14/2

18:10-5:50

1 stop34h 40m

R13 825

Cape TownBudapest

CPT - BUD

CPTBUD

Cape Town Intl

Sat 7/2

7:55-11:40

1 stop28h 45m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Sat 14/2

6:30-9:45

2 stops26h 15m

R14 224

Cape TownBudapest

CPT - BUD

CPTBUD

Cape Town Intl

Sat 7/2

15:20-23:10

2 stops32h 50m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Sat 14/2

6:30-9:45

2 stops26h 15m

R14 457

Cape TownBudapest

CPT - BUD

CPTBUD

Cape Town Intl

Thu 22/1

22:10-23:05

1 stop25h 55m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Mon 26/1

7:20-9:45

2 stops49h 25m

R14 707

Cape TownBudapest

CPT - BUD

CPTBUD

Cape Town Intl

Mon 15/6

16:35-19:35

1 stop27h 00m

R6 962

Cape TownBudapest

CPT - BUD

CPTBUD

Cape Town Intl

Mon 15/6

16:35-12:10

3 stops43h 35m

R7 895

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

Deals found on 23/12

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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 19 December 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 612). Flying from Cape Town to Budapest in April is currently the most expensive (average of R11 776). 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 25 December 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.

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 25 December 2025.
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.

Food

7,9

Crew

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

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

Food

7,9

Crew

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

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

Food

7,9

Crew

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

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

Food

7,9

Crew

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

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

Food

7,9

Crew

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

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

Food

7,9

Crew

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

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 26h 55m. 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 990 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Lufthansa and KLM, starting at R9 574 and R10 237 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 937. Qatar Airways flights start at R7 199 while deals on Emirates start at R9 085 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 612). Flying from Cape Town to Budapest in April is currently the most expensive (average of R11 776). 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
SWISSCheapestR7 990AverageR12 646FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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LufthansaCheapestR9 574AverageR14 333FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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KLMCheapestR10 237AverageR12 445FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR10 907AverageR12 659FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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British AirwaysCheapestR12 284AverageR13 633FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR13 096AverageR16 547FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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EmiratesCheapestR15 313AverageR18 476FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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