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Cheap flights from Cape Town to Budapest from R11 509

This is the cheapest retur 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 15 — Feb 221
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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 16 January 2026.

Round-trip from

R11 836

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

January

Average price

R9 544
Turkish Airlines
  • Turkish Airlines
  • 17/3-25/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 30h 45m total
  • Cape Town to Budapest
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 1% potential increase in price (R4 033 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R4 742 potential savings vs. average return price).
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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 16 January 2026.

Fri 23/123:45
CPT
-
BUD
1 stop18h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 2/218:10
BUD
-
CPT
1 stop34h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 14/1R11 509
Sat 24/17:55
CPT
-
BUD
1 stop28h 45m
Air France
Mon 2/218:10
BUD
-
CPT
1 stop34h 40m
Air France
Deal found 14/1R11 525
Fri 23/123:45
CPT
-
BUD
1 stop18h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 1/217:25
BUD
-
CPT
2 stops22h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 14/1R11 591
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 836
Tue 20/112:30
CPT
-
BUD
1 stop35h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 4/28:25
BUD
-
CPT
2 stops25h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 14/1R12 033
Fri 23/123:45
CPT
-
BUD
2 stops18h 25m
Air France
Sun 1/217:25
BUD
-
CPT
2 stops22h 55m
Air France
Deal found 14/1R12 115
Thu 22/112:30
CPT
-
BUD
1 stop25h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 4/28:25
BUD
-
CPT
2 stops25h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 14/1R12 131
Sun 25/112:30
CPT
-
BUD
1 stop22h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 4/27:20
BUD
-
CPT
2 stops26h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 14/1R12 147
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 164
Wed 21/18:45
CPT
-
BUD
1 stop29h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 4/28:25
BUD
-
CPT
2 stops25h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 14/1R12 197
Tue 20/112:30
CPT
-
BUD
2 stops33h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 2/26:45
BUD
-
CPT
1 stop26h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 14/1R12 311

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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 16 January 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Cape Town to Budapest that are best for you.

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Return

Price

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 836

Cape TownBudapest

CPT - BUD

CPTBUD

Cape Town Intl

Thu 19/3

17:15-8:15

1 stop16h 00m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Tue 24/3

20:05-11:50

1 stop14h 45m

R12 164

Cape TownBudapest

CPT - BUD

CPTBUD

Cape Town Intl

Sun 7/6

16:35-13:15

1 stop20h 40m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Thu 11/6

9:00-11:50

1 stop26h 50m

R12 393

Cape TownBudapest

CPT - BUD

CPTBUD

Cape Town Intl

Sun 25/1

12:30-9:45

1 stop22h 15m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Mon 2/2

6:45-10:00

1 stop26h 15m

R12 508

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 573

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 917

Cape TownBudapest

CPT - BUD

CPTBUD

Cape Town Intl

Sun 7/6

18:50-1:10

1 stop30h 20m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Thu 11/6

17:55-14:35

2 stops44h 40m

R13 032

Cape TownBudapest

CPT - BUD

CPTBUD

Cape Town Intl

Sun 25/1

12:30-9:45

1 stop22h 15m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Sun 1/2

10:15-17:30

2 stops30h 15m

R13 064

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Deals found on 15/1

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 858). Flying from Cape Town to Budapest in February is currently the most expensive (average of R11 689). 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.

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 16 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
3 469 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Overall

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
3 469 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 469 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Overall

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
1 440 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 469 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Overall

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
4 176 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 469 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Overall

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
Lufthansa
6,8
Okay
7 718 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 469 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Overall

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
British Airways
6,7
Okay
7 680 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 469 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Overall

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 16h. 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 R7 854 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Lufthansa and KLM, starting at R9 411 and R10 062 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 818. Qatar Airways flights start at R7 076 while deals on Emirates start at R8 930 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 858). Flying from Cape Town to Budapest in February is currently the most expensive (average of R11 689). 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 16 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 16 January 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
SWISSCheapestR7 854AverageR12 622FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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LufthansaCheapestR9 411AverageR14 265FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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KLMCheapestR10 062AverageR12 237FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR10 731AverageR12 201FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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British AirwaysCheapestR12 073AverageR13 369FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR12 872AverageR16 264FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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EmiratesCheapestR15 051AverageR18 160FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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