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Cheap flights from Cape Town to Budapest from R8 345

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 15/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CPT — BUD
Jul 12 — Jul 191
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Cape Town Intl to Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl are usually found in November or January, booked 63 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 7 July 2025.

Round-trip from

R13 247

One-way from

R8 345

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

November

Average price

R16 532
Turkish Airlines
  • Turkish Airlines
  • 19/8-26/8
  • 2 total stops
  • 42h 20m total
  • Cape Town to Budapest
Turkish Airlines
  • Turkish Airlines
  • 15/8
  • 1 total stop
  • 15h 25m total
  • Cape Town to Budapest
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 0% potential increase in price (R1 348 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R4 045 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in July 2025

Find flight deals from Cape Town to Budapest

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 7 July 2025.

Tue 19/816:35CPT - BUD
1 stop15h 25mTurkish Airlines
Tue 26/88:55BUD - CPT
1 stop26h 55mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 5/7R13 247
Tue 19/816:35CPT - BUD
1 stop15h 25mMultiple Airlines
Tue 26/820:30BUD - CPT
2 stops18h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/7R14 951
Wed 30/713:00CPT - BUD
1 stop24h 50mQatar Airways
Mon 4/810:00BUD - CPT
1 stop24h 50mQatar Airways
Deal found 6/7R16 743
Fri 19/918:05CPT - BUD
1 stop14h 35mLufthansa
Sat 4/1014:20BUD - CPT
1 stop19h 10mLufthansa
Deal found 6/7R17 007
Fri 19/97:00CPT - BUD
2 stops41h 15mBritish Airways
Sat 4/1015:00BUD - CPT
2 stops26h 20mBritish Airways
Deal found 5/7R18 026

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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 7 July 2025.
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Depart

Return

Price

Cape TownBudapest

CPT - BUD

CPTBUD

Cape Town Intl

Tue 19/8

16:35-8:00

1 stop15h 25m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Tue 26/8

8:55-11:50

1 stop26h 55m

R13 247

Cape TownBudapest

CPT - BUD

CPTBUD

Cape Town Intl

Tue 19/8

16:35-8:00

1 stop15h 25m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Tue 26/8

20:30-14:35

2 stops18h 05m

R14 951

Cape TownBudapest

CPT - BUD

CPTBUD

Cape Town Intl

Wed 30/7

13:00-13:50

1 stop24h 50m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Mon 4/8

10:00-10:50

1 stop24h 50m

R16 743

Cape TownBudapest

CPT - BUD

CPTBUD

Cape Town Intl

Fri 19/9

18:05-8:40

1 stop14h 35m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Sat 4/10

14:20-9:30

1 stop19h 10m

R17 007

Cape TownBudapest

CPT - BUD

CPTBUD

Cape Town Intl

Fri 19/9

7:00-0:15

2 stops41h 15m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Sat 4/10

15:00-17:20

2 stops26h 20m

R18 026

Cape TownBudapest

CPT - BUD

CPTBUD

Cape Town Intl

Fri 15/8

16:35-8:00

1 stop15h 25m

R8 345

Cape TownBudapest

CPT - BUD

CPTBUD

Cape Town Intl

Fri 15/8

16:35-12:45

2 stops44h 10m

R8 784

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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 27 June 2025.

The best time to book flights from Cape Town to Budapest is 63 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to Budapest (average of R585). Flying from Cape Town to Budapest in August is currently the most expensive (average of R840). 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 7 July 2025.

Unlike at midday, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 19% 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 7 July 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Cape Town to Budapest, such as Qatar Airways, Turkish Airlines, andLufthansa. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Comfort

7,4

Food

7,3

Entertainment

7,4

Overall

7,4

Crew

7,9

Boarding

7,5

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Lisa,Oct 2024

MIA - DOH

Boarding a bit chaotic and seats were snug but crew were wonderful

Comfort

7,4

Food

7,3

Entertainment

7,4

Overall

7,4

Crew

7,9

Boarding

7,5

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Lisa,Oct 2024

MIA - DOH

Boarding a bit chaotic and seats were snug but crew were wonderful

Comfort

7,4

Food

7,3

Entertainment

7,4

Overall

7,4

Crew

7,9

Boarding

7,5

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Lisa,Oct 2024

MIA - DOH

Boarding a bit chaotic and seats were snug but crew were wonderful

Comfort

7,4

Food

7,3

Entertainment

7,4

Overall

7,4

Crew

7,9

Boarding

7,5

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Lisa,Oct 2024

MIA - DOH

Boarding a bit chaotic and seats were snug but crew were wonderful

Comfort

7,4

Food

7,3

Entertainment

7,4

Overall

7,4

Crew

7,9

Boarding

7,5

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Lisa,Oct 2024

MIA - DOH

Boarding a bit chaotic and seats were snug but crew were wonderful

Related info for your journey

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  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Cape Town to Budapest round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from Cape Town to Budapest is Turkish Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as R13 247 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Qatar Airways and Lufthansa, starting at R16 743 and R17 007 round-trip. Turkish Airlines is priced at 8% 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to Budapest (average of R585). Flying from Cape Town to Budapest in August is currently the most expensive (average of R840). 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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SWISSCheapestR7 937AverageR12 571FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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LufthansaCheapestR10 249AverageR14 830FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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KLMCheapestR10 622AverageR12 473FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR11 505AverageR13 465FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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British AirwaysCheapestR12 979AverageR14 756FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR13 813AverageR17 150FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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EmiratesCheapestR16 520AverageR17 796FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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