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Cheap flights from Johannesburg to Budapest from R6 460

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 11/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — BUD
Jul 6 — Jul 131
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Johannesburg to Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl are usually found in February or January, booked 43 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Monday and return on a Monday

Cheap flight deals from Johannesburg to Budapest

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Johannesburg (ZA1) 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 1 July 2025.

Round-trip from

R12 992

One-way from

R6 460

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R15 743
Turkish Airlines
  • Turkish Airlines
  • 26/8-16/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 28h 15m total
  • Johannesburg to Budapest
11/10
  • 11/10
  • 2 total stops
  • 40h 55m total
  • Johannesburg to Budapest
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price (R24 162 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R3 791 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in July 2025

Find flight deals from Johannesburg to Budapest

Cheapest flights from Johannesburg to Budapest
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Johannesburg to Budapest. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 1 July 2025.

Tue 26/817:50JNB - BUD
1 stop14h 10mTurkish Airlines
Tue 16/920:30BUD - JNB
1 stop14h 05mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 30/6R12 992
Tue 12/813:55JNB - BUD
1 stop17h 10mQatar Airways
Tue 19/816:05BUD - JNB
1 stop24h 05mQatar Airways
Deal found 28/6R14 625
Thu 25/919:00JNB - BUD
2 stops28h 00mBrussels Airlines
Thu 9/106:00BUD - JNB
1 stop26h 35mBrussels Airlines
Deal found 30/6R15 193
Thu 14/89:50JNB - BUD
2 stops24h 25mMultiple Airlines
Thu 21/85:15BUD - JNB
2 stops27h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 30/6R15 264
Sun 24/822:20JNB - BUD
1 stop16h 00mEmirates
Fri 29/816:05BUD - JNB
1 stop18h 10mEmirates
Deal found 28/6R15 707
Tue 12/819:35JNB - BUD
1 stop13h 10mSWISS
Tue 19/820:00BUD - JNB
1 stop13h 20mSWISS
Deal found 28/6R18 015
Thu 14/818:50JNB - BUD
1 stop28h 10mAir France
Thu 21/819:30BUD - JNB
2 stops25h 50mAir France
Deal found 30/6R18 086
Tue 26/89:50JNB - BUD
2 stops23h 45mEtihad Airways
Tue 16/917:30BUD - JNB
2 stops38h 50mEtihad Airways
Deal found 28/6R18 103
Wed 24/91:25JNB - BUD
2 stops45h 35mKenya Airways
Thu 9/106:20BUD - JNB
2 stops27h 25mKenya Airways
Deal found 28/6R18 565
Tue 12/819:00JNB - BUD
2 stops15h 35mAustrian Airlines
Tue 19/811:15BUD - JNB
2 stops21h 20mAustrian Airlines
Deal found 28/6R19 931

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Johannesburg to Budapest that are best for you.

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JohannesburgBudapest

JNB - BUD

JNBBUD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 26/8

17:50-8:00

1 stop14h 10m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Tue 16/9

20:30-10:35

1 stop14h 05m

R12 992

JohannesburgBudapest

JNB - BUD

JNBBUD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 12/8

13:55-7:05

1 stop17h 10m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Tue 19/8

16:05-16:10

1 stop24h 05m

R14 625

JohannesburgBudapest

JNB - BUD

JNBBUD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 25/9

19:00-23:00

2 stops28h 00m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Thu 9/10

6:00-8:35

1 stop26h 35m

R15 193

JohannesburgBudapest

JNB - BUD

JNBBUD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 14/8

9:50-10:15

2 stops24h 25m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Thu 21/8

5:15-8:20

2 stops27h 05m

R15 264

JohannesburgBudapest

JNB - BUD

JNBBUD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 24/8

22:20-14:20

1 stop16h 00m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Fri 29/8

16:05-10:15

1 stop18h 10m

R15 707

JohannesburgBudapest

JNB - BUD

JNBBUD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 12/8

19:35-8:45

1 stop13h 10m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Tue 19/8

20:00-9:20

1 stop13h 20m

R18 015

JohannesburgBudapest

JNB - BUD

JNBBUD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 14/8

18:50-23:00

1 stop28h 10m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Thu 21/8

19:30-21:20

2 stops25h 50m

R18 086

JohannesburgBudapest

JNB - BUD

JNBBUD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 26/8

9:50-9:35

2 stops23h 45m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Tue 16/9

17:30-8:20

2 stops38h 50m

R18 103

JohannesburgBudapest

JNB - BUD

JNBBUD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 24/9

1:25-23:00

2 stops45h 35m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Thu 9/10

6:20-9:45

2 stops27h 25m

R18 565

JohannesburgBudapest

JNB - BUD

JNBBUD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 12/8

19:00-10:35

2 stops15h 35m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Tue 19/8

11:15-8:35

2 stops21h 20m

R19 931

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Best time to book a flight from Johannesburg to Budapest

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Johannesburg to Budapest

How far ahead should I book a flight from Johannesburg to Budapest?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Johannesburg to Budapest. Price data was last updated on 27 June 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Johannesburg to Budapest, you should look to book at least 43 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Johannesburg to Budapest?

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg to Budapest (average of R589). Flying from Johannesburg 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 JNB to BUD?

Find hourly flight availability from Johannesburg 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 1 July 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Johannesburg to Budapest in the morning. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 14% on your trip compared to booking a flight at midday.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Johannesburg to Budapest?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Johannesburg to Budapest. Price data was last updated on 16 December 2024.

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Johannesburg 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 Johannesburg 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 1 July 2025.
Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with Emirates, Austrian Airlines, andAir France from Johannesburg to Budapest to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Food

7,8

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2025

KTM - DXB

Lost 7 pieces of luggage and fly Dubai doesn’t seem to care.

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Food

7,8

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2025

KTM - DXB

Lost 7 pieces of luggage and fly Dubai doesn’t seem to care.

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Food

7,8

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2025

KTM - DXB

Lost 7 pieces of luggage and fly Dubai doesn’t seem to care.

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Food

7,8

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2025

KTM - DXB

Lost 7 pieces of luggage and fly Dubai doesn’t seem to care.

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Food

7,8

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2025

KTM - DXB

Lost 7 pieces of luggage and fly Dubai doesn’t seem to care.

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Food

7,8

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2025

KTM - DXB

Lost 7 pieces of luggage and fly Dubai doesn’t seem to care.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Johannesburg to Budapest. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Budapest from Johannesburg?

    Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl (BUD) is the airport you will fly into if you book a flight from Johannesburg to Budapest. You should not have trouble finding flights to Ferenc Liszt Intl from Johannesburg; the airport handles an average of 0 inbound flights from Johannesburg per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 10 airlines have flights to the Budapest airport from Johannesburg. It is only a 16,5 km journey from Ferenc Liszt Intl (BUD) to Budapest’s city centre.

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

    Our cheapest airline available from Johannesburg to Budapest is Turkish Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as R12 992 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Qatar Airways and Brussels Airlines, starting at R14 625 and R15 193 round-trip. Turkish Airlines is priced at 3% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Johannesburg to Budapest one-way?

    R7 880 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Qatar Airways. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Turkish Airlines and British Airways, with prices starting from R8 413 and R9 211, respectively.

  • Where are the most common stopover locations when flying from Johannesburg to Budapest?

  • Where are the least popular stopover locations for Johannesburg to Budapest flights?

  • Can I find deals for flights from Johannesburg to Budapest that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Johannesburg to Budapest flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Johannesburg to Budapest?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Johannesburg to Budapest.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Johannesburg to Budapest?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Johannesburg 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 Johannesburg to Budapest?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg to Budapest (average of R589). Flying from Johannesburg 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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Top 10 airlines flying from Johannesburg to Budapest

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from Johannesburg 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 1 July 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
SWISSCheapestR8 258AverageR12 589FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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LufthansaCheapestR8 708AverageR13 112FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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EgyptairCheapestR10 593AverageR13 173FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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KLMCheapestR10 651AverageR13 410FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Air FranceCheapestR10 759AverageR11 974FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Brussels AirlinesCheapestR11 064AverageR13 488FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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British AirwaysCheapestR11 132AverageR12 835FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR11 882AverageR14 695FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR12 591AverageR15 050FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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EmiratesCheapestR14 171AverageR15 435FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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