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Cheap flights from South Africa to Hungary from R6 306

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 21/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — BUD
Jan 8 — Jan 151
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from South Africa to Hungary

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Cheapest flights from South Africa to Hungary
Explore the most affordable flight options available from South Africa to Hungary. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 9 December 2025.

Mon 8/1219:45JNB - BUD
2 stops22h 15mMultiple Airlines
Sun 14/1213:20BUD - JNB
2 stops25h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/12R15 424
Mon 8/1219:45JNB - BUD
1 stop16h 45mLufthansa
Sun 14/1217:00BUD - JNB
2 stops21h 35mLufthansa
Deal found 7/12R15 493
Sun 28/127:55CPT - BUD
1 stop34h 15mMultiple Airlines
Sat 10/112:10BUD - CPT
1 stop32h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/12R16 174
Mon 8/1220:15JNB - BUD
1 stop23h 55mSWISS
Sun 14/129:40BUD - JNB
1 stop23h 50mSWISS
Deal found 7/12R16 464
Sun 28/127:55CPT - BUD
2 stops33h 15mKLM
Sat 10/112:10BUD - CPT
1 stop32h 45mKLM
Deal found 9/12R16 873
Thu 25/127:55CPT - BUD
1 stop34h 15mAir France
Thu 1/16:20BUD - CPT
1 stop22h 30mAir France
Deal found 7/12R17 776
Thu 25/1218:25CPT - BUD
2 stops22h 45mMultiple Airlines
Thu 1/16:20BUD - CPT
1 stop22h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/12R17 896
Tue 16/121:35JNB - BUD
2 stops21h 05mMultiple Airlines
Tue 30/1213:55BUD - JNB
2 stops24h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/12R41 944
Wed 17/1211:40JNB - BUD
2 stops24h 55mLufthansa
Tue 30/1218:35BUD - JNB
1 stop13h 55mLufthansa
Deal found 8/12R57 982
Wed 17/1215:20JNB - BUD
3 stops23h 45mSWISS
Tue 30/1214:55BUD - JNB
3 stops23h 40mSWISS
Deal found 8/12R78 621

Find flight deals from South Africa to Hungary

Keep the following information in mind while searching for South Africa to Hungary flight deals. Data was last updated 9 December 2025.

Round-trip from

R11 061

One-way from

R6 306

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R14 197
Air France
  • Air France
  • 22/1-29/1
  • 2 total stops
  • 39h 50m total
  • South Africa to Hungary
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21/12
  • 21/12
  • 2 total stops
  • 29h 50m total
  • South Africa to Hungary
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price (R24 288 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R3 919 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in December 2025
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Customise your flight search to find flights from South Africa to Hungary 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 9 December 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from South Africa to Hungary that are best for you.

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Price

JohannesburgBudapest

JNB - BUD

JNBBUD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 22/1

19:20-11:40

1 stop17h 20m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Thu 29/1

12:40-12:10

1 stop22h 30m

R11 061

Cape TownBudapest

CPT - BUD

CPTBUD

Cape Town Intl

Mon 23/2

17:15-19:10

1 stop26h 55m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Thu 5/3

20:05-11:50

1 stop14h 45m

R11 215

Cape TownBudapest

CPT - BUD

CPTBUD

Cape Town Intl

Wed 21/1

7:55-11:40

1 stop28h 45m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Wed 28/1

6:30-9:45

2 stops26h 15m

R11 419

Cape TownBudapest

CPT - BUD

CPTBUD

Cape Town Intl

Wed 21/1

18:25-16:10

2 stops22h 45m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Wed 28/1

6:30-12:40

2 stops29h 10m

R11 573

Cape TownBudapest

CPT - BUD

CPTBUD

Cape Town Intl

Thu 5/2

17:15-8:15

1 stop16h 00m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Thu 19/2

14:00-11:50

1 stop20h 50m

R11 811

JohannesburgBudapest

JNB - BUD

JNBBUD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 22/1

13:45-16:55

2 stops28h 10m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Thu 29/1

5:50-8:40

2 stops25h 50m

R11 965

JohannesburgBudapest

JNB - BUD

JNBBUD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 22/1

19:10-8:15

1 stop14h 05m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Mon 26/1

9:10-10:50

1 stop24h 40m

R12 101

Cape TownBudapest

CPT - BUD

CPTBUD

Cape Town Intl

Thu 22/1

17:15-19:10

1 stop26h 55m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Mon 26/1

9:10-11:50

1 stop25h 40m

R12 237

Cape TownBudapest

CPT - BUD

CPTBUD

Cape Town Intl

Mon 23/2

15:15-8:15

2 stops18h 00m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Thu 5/3

20:05-11:50

1 stop14h 45m

R13 396

JohannesburgBudapest

JNB - BUD

JNBBUD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 22/1

22:00-23:05

1 stop26h 05m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Mon 26/1

17:40-7:35

1 stop36h 55m

R13 464

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Best time to book a flight from South Africa to Hungary

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Hungary from South Africa with our price prediction graph.
Estimated return price
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Everything you need to know about your flight from South Africa to Hungary

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from South Africa to Hungary?

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Hungary (average of R7 721). Flying from South Africa to Hungary in July is currently the most expensive (average of R11 930). 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 ZA to HU?

Find hourly flight availability from South Africa to Hungary. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 9 December 2025.

Unlike in the evening, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 41% on flights from South Africa to Hungary by exploring options for tickets in the morning.

What is the cheapest day to fly from South Africa to Hungary?

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

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their South Africa to Hungary 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.

Reviews of airlines servicing Hungary

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Hungary. 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 Hungary. Reviews last updated 9 December 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown with Emirates, SWISS, andQatar Airways from South Africa to Hungary. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 433 reviews
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Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2025

DXB - BCN

One person Mr Chopra was great. Constantly trying to manage a lot with a smile. Others not so great. The forgot meals on some tables. Service delayed. Experience is going down a bit.
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 433 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 433 reviews
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Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2025

DXB - BCN

One person Mr Chopra was great. Constantly trying to manage a lot with a smile. Others not so great. The forgot meals on some tables. Service delayed. Experience is going down a bit.
SWISS
7,5
Good
1 808 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 433 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2025

DXB - BCN

One person Mr Chopra was great. Constantly trying to manage a lot with a smile. Others not so great. The forgot meals on some tables. Service delayed. Experience is going down a bit.
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 676 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 433 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2025

DXB - BCN

One person Mr Chopra was great. Constantly trying to manage a lot with a smile. Others not so great. The forgot meals on some tables. Service delayed. Experience is going down a bit.
Turkish Airlines
7,3
Good
4 086 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 433 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2025

DXB - BCN

One person Mr Chopra was great. Constantly trying to manage a lot with a smile. Others not so great. The forgot meals on some tables. Service delayed. Experience is going down a bit.
British Airways
6,7
Okay
7 573 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 433 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2025

DXB - BCN

One person Mr Chopra was great. Constantly trying to manage a lot with a smile. Others not so great. The forgot meals on some tables. Service delayed. Experience is going down a bit.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from South Africa to Hungary. 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 South Africa to Hungary?

    Departing from South Africa to Hungary will take you 17h 20m. There are 8224 km between South Africa and Hungary. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from South Africa to Hungary one-way?

    R6 575 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 R7 098 and R8 496, respectively.

  • Can I find deals for flights from South Africa to Hungary that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on South Africa to Hungary flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from South Africa to Hungary?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from South Africa to Hungary?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from South Africa to Hungary 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 South Africa to Hungary?

    Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Hungary (average of R7 721). Flying from South Africa to Hungary in July is currently the most expensive (average of R11 930). 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 South Africa to Hungary

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from South Africa to Hungary. 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 9 December 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
SWISSCheapestR7 909AverageR12 487FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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LufthansaCheapestR8 627AverageR14 035FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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EgyptairCheapestR10 206AverageR12 874FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Air FranceCheapestR10 332AverageR11 138FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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KLMCheapestR10 410AverageR12 906FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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British AirwaysCheapestR10 784AverageR13 348FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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Brussels AirlinesCheapestR10 805AverageR12 953FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR11 161AverageR12 861FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR11 879AverageR15 037FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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EmiratesCheapestR14 255AverageR17 206FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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