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Cheap flights from Cape Town to Budapest from R7 416

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 6/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CPT — BUD
May 5 — May 121
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from Cape Town to Budapest

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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 5 April 2026.

Tue 19/516:35
CPT
-
BUD
1 stop27h 00m
Turkish Airlines
Tue 26/59:00
BUD
-
CPT
1 stop26h 50m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 4/4R11 869
Tue 19/516:35
CPT
-
BUD
2 stops29h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 26/58:25
BUD
-
CPT
2 stops27h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/4R13 647
Wed 17/67:00
CPT
-
BUD
2 stops30h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 7/99:00
BUD
-
CPT
1 stop26h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 31/3R14 273
Fri 18/913:15
CPT
-
BUD
1 stop24h 35m
Qatar Airways
Sat 3/1016:05
BUD
-
CPT
1 stop25h 25m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 2/4R14 832
Thu 6/813:15
CPT
-
BUD
1 stop17h 50m
Qatar Airways
Thu 10/916:05
BUD
-
CPT
1 stop18h 10m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 3/4R15 035
Sun 17/516:35
CPT
-
BUD
1 stop15h 30m
Turkish Airlines
Sun 24/514:10
BUD
-
CPT
1 stop21h 40m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 2/4R15 577
Thu 6/814:00
CPT
-
BUD
2 stops23h 15m
Turkish Airlines
Thu 10/920:30
BUD
-
CPT
1 stop15h 20m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 3/4R16 034
Sun 17/519:30
CPT
-
BUD
2 stops25h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 24/510:30
BUD
-
CPT
2 stops26h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/4R16 051
Mon 23/1118:55
CPT
-
BUD
1 stop29h 25m
British Airways
Fri 27/1118:20
BUD
-
CPT
2 stops43h 15m
British Airways
Deal found 31/3R16 170

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 5 April 2026.

Round-trip from

R11 869

One-way from

R7 416

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

November

Average price

R13 308
Turkish Airlines
  • Turkish Airlines
  • 19/5-26/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 53h 50m total
  • Cape Town to Budapest
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6/5
  • 6/5
  • 3 total stops
  • 28h 45m total
  • Cape Town to Budapest
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price (R14 197 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R4 564 potential savings vs. average return price).
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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 5 April 2026.
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Cheapest return flight

Cape TownBudapest

CPT - BUD

CPTBUD

Cape Town Intl

Tue 19/5

19:30-19:40

2 stops24h 10m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Tue 26/5

8:25-20:20

3 stops35h 55m

R14 172

Cape TownBudapest

CPT - BUD

CPTBUD

Cape Town Intl

Fri 18/9

13:15-13:50

1 stop24h 35m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Sat 3/10

16:05-17:30

1 stop25h 25m

R14 832

Cape TownBudapest

CPT - BUD

CPTBUD

Cape Town Intl

Sun 17/5

19:30-21:20

2 stops25h 50m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Sun 24/5

10:30-12:55

2 stops26h 25m

R16 051

Cape TownBudapest

CPT - BUD

CPTBUD

Cape Town Intl

Wed 17/6

14:25-10:35

2 stops20h 10m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Mon 7/9

17:05-12:00

2 stops18h 55m

R16 237

Cape TownBudapest

CPT - BUD

CPTBUD

Cape Town Intl

Thu 28/5

16:35-19:35

1 stop27h 00m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Sun 31/5

20:30-11:50

1 stop15h 20m

R16 322
Fastest return journey

Cape TownBudapest

CPT - BUD

CPTBUD

Cape Town Intl

Mon 7/9

16:35-8:05

1 stop15h 30m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Wed 16/9

20:30-11:50

1 stop15h 20m

R16 678

Cape TownBudapest

CPT - BUD

CPTBUD

Cape Town Intl

Thu 6/8

16:35-13:15

1 stop20h 40m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Thu 10/9

14:10-11:50

1 stop21h 40m

R17 135

Cape TownBudapest

CPT - BUD

CPTBUD

Cape Town Intl

Fri 18/9

15:20-16:15

2 stops24h 55m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Sat 3/10

16:05-17:30

1 stop25h 25m

R17 897

Cape TownBudapest

CPT - BUD

CPTBUD

Cape Town Intl

Thu 28/5

13:15-13:55

1 stop24h 40m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Sun 31/5

16:05-11:30

1 stop19h 25m

R17 981
Cheapest one-way

Cape TownBudapest

CPT - BUD

CPTBUD

Cape Town Intl

Tue 5/5

15:05-1:10

2 stops34h 05m

R7 738

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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 3 April 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 430). Flying from Cape Town to Budapest in February is currently the most expensive (average of R12 394). 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 5 April 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
3 556 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2026

DAC - DXB

This is NOT a ratings for emirates but more so for Kayak isn’t it a little tone deaf to be sending out your automated surveys in the middle of a war when most flights are cancelled due to the airspace being closed?
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 556 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 556 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2026

DAC - DXB

This is NOT a ratings for emirates but more so for Kayak isn’t it a little tone deaf to be sending out your automated surveys in the middle of a war when most flights are cancelled due to the airspace being closed?
KLM
7,8
Good
1 488 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 556 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2026

DAC - DXB

This is NOT a ratings for emirates but more so for Kayak isn’t it a little tone deaf to be sending out your automated surveys in the middle of a war when most flights are cancelled due to the airspace being closed?
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 730 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 556 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2026

DAC - DXB

This is NOT a ratings for emirates but more so for Kayak isn’t it a little tone deaf to be sending out your automated surveys in the middle of a war when most flights are cancelled due to the airspace being closed?
Turkish Airlines
7,4
Good
4 298 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 556 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2026

DAC - DXB

This is NOT a ratings for emirates but more so for Kayak isn’t it a little tone deaf to be sending out your automated surveys in the middle of a war when most flights are cancelled due to the airspace being closed?
Lufthansa
6,8
Okay
7 892 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 556 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2026

DAC - DXB

This is NOT a ratings for emirates but more so for Kayak isn’t it a little tone deaf to be sending out your automated surveys in the middle of a war when most flights are cancelled due to the airspace being closed?

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 24h 35m. 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 KLM. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as R10 436 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Turkish Airlines and Lufthansa, starting at R11 467 and R12 303 round-trip. KLM is priced at 26% 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 430). Flying from Cape Town to Budapest in February is currently the most expensive (average of R12 394). 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 5 April 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 5 April 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
KLMCheapestR10 436AverageR12 599FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR11 467AverageR12 520FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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LufthansaCheapestR12 303AverageR17 115FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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SWISSCheapestR12 360AverageR14 586FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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British AirwaysCheapestR12 518AverageR13 920FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR13 123AverageR16 977FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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EmiratesCheapestR15 566AverageR17 549FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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