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Cheap flights from Cape Town to Budapest from R7 259

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 20/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CPT — BUD
Apr 9 — Apr 161
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 10 March 2026.

Mon 8/616:35
CPT
-
BUD
1 stop27h 00m
Turkish Airlines
Thu 11/614:10
BUD
-
CPT
1 stop21h 40m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 5/3R11 254
Mon 8/616:35
CPT
-
BUD
1 stop27h 00m
Turkish Airlines
Fri 12/614:10
BUD
-
CPT
1 stop21h 40m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 8/3R11 554
Thu 23/413:00
CPT
-
BUD
2 stops31h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 30/46:55
BUD
-
CPT
2 stops28h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 9/3R14 218
Mon 20/413:00
CPT
-
BUD
2 stops29h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 27/46:00
BUD
-
CPT
2 stops27h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/3R14 267
Fri 11/919:30
CPT
-
BUD
1 stop18h 20m
Qatar Airways
Sat 26/916:05
BUD
-
CPT
1 stop25h 25m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 9/3R14 584
Thu 23/413:00
CPT
-
BUD
1 stop18h 55m
Qatar Airways
Thu 30/416:05
BUD
-
CPT
1 stop19h 25m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 9/3R14 617
Mon 8/618:50
CPT
-
BUD
1 stop30h 20m
British Airways
Thu 11/614:25
BUD
-
CPT
2 stops29h 30m
British Airways
Deal found 6/3R14 634
Mon 8/618:50
CPT
-
BUD
1 stop30h 20m
British Airways
Fri 12/67:05
BUD
-
CPT
2 stops34h 15m
British Airways
Deal found 8/3R14 684

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 10 March 2026.

Round-trip from

R11 254

One-way from

R7 259

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

November

Average price

R12 453
Turkish Airlines
  • Turkish Airlines
  • 8/6-11/6
  • 2 total stops
  • 48h 40m total
  • Cape Town to Budapest
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Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 20/3
  • 1 total stop
  • 19h 10m total
  • Cape Town to Budapest
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 4% potential increase in price (R10 132 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R5 218 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in March 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 10 March 2026.
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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

14:10-11:50

1 stop21h 40m

R11 254

Cape TownBudapest

CPT - BUD

CPTBUD

Cape Town Intl

Mon 8/6

16:35-19:35

1 stop27h 00m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Fri 12/6

14:10-11:50

1 stop21h 40m

R11 554

Cape TownBudapest

CPT - BUD

CPTBUD

Cape Town Intl

Mon 20/4

13:00-18:20

2 stops29h 20m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Mon 27/4

6:00-9:00

2 stops27h 00m

R14 267

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

17:55-14:35

2 stops44h 40m

R14 617

Cape TownBudapest

CPT - BUD

CPTBUD

Cape Town Intl

Mon 8/6

18:50-1:10

1 stop30h 20m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Fri 12/6

7:05-17:20

2 stops34h 15m

R14 684
Cheapest one-way
Fastest single journey

Cape TownBudapest

CPT - BUD

CPTBUD

Cape Town Intl

Fri 20/3

18:55-13:05

1 stop19h 10m

R7 259

Cape TownBudapest

CPT - BUD

CPTBUD

Cape Town Intl

Fri 1/5

13:15-23:25

2 stops34h 10m

R7 592

Cape TownBudapest

CPT - BUD

CPTBUD

Cape Town Intl

Thu 19/3

15:30-20:15

3 stops53h 45m

R8 574

Cape TownBudapest

CPT - BUD

CPTBUD

Cape Town Intl

Sun 15/3

13:40-13:05

1 stop24h 25m

R10 605

Cape TownBudapest

CPT - BUD

CPTBUD

Cape Town Intl

Thu 19/3

14:00-17:20

2 stops28h 20m

R12 203

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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 6 March 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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to Budapest (average of R10 255). Flying from Cape Town to Budapest in February is currently the most expensive (average of R12 186). 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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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 10 March 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Cape Town to Budapest, such as Emirates,KLM, andQatar Airways. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 540 reviews
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Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Namakajjo,Feb 2026

EBB - DXB

Emirates is the best airline in the world Big up Emirates airlines
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 540 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 540 reviews
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Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Namakajjo,Feb 2026

EBB - DXB

Emirates is the best airline in the world Big up Emirates airlines
KLM
7,8
Good
1 468 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 540 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Namakajjo,Feb 2026

EBB - DXB

Emirates is the best airline in the world Big up Emirates airlines
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 744 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 540 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Namakajjo,Feb 2026

EBB - DXB

Emirates is the best airline in the world Big up Emirates airlines
Turkish Airlines
7,3
Good
4 249 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 540 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Namakajjo,Feb 2026

EBB - DXB

Emirates is the best airline in the world Big up Emirates airlines
British Airways
6,7
Okay
7 781 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 540 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Namakajjo,Feb 2026

EBB - DXB

Emirates is the best airline in the world Big up Emirates airlines

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.

  • 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 712 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are KLM and SWISS, starting at R10 256 and R10 859 round-trip. Lufthansa is priced at 30% 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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to Budapest (average of R10 255). Flying from Cape Town to Budapest in February is currently the most expensive (average of R12 186). 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 10 March 2026.
Turkish Airlines flights from Cape Town Intl to Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl
Emirates flights from Cape Town Intl to Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl
Qatar Airways flights from Cape Town Intl to Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl
Lufthansa flights from Cape Town Intl to Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

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 10 March 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
LufthansaCheapestR9 712AverageR15 093FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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KLMCheapestR10 256AverageR12 388FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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SWISSCheapestR10 859AverageR14 170FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
Search SWISS flights
Turkish AirlinesCheapestR11 275AverageR12 268FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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British AirwaysCheapestR12 308AverageR13 595FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR12 903AverageR16 695FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
Search Qatar Airways flights
EmiratesCheapestR15 305AverageR17 542FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Search Emirates flights

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