How long is the flight from South Africa to Hungary?

Departing from South Africa to Hungary will take you 18h 06m. There are 8224 km between South Africa and Hungary. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Hungary ranges from 30.0 - 70.0 inches per month. May is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 70.0 mm. February is typically the driest time to visit Hungary when rainfall is around 30.0 mm.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Hungary, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 20.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 0.0 C).

How far in advance should I book a flight from South Africa to Hungary?

Users have found that booking a flight from South Africa to Hungary at least 44 days early can save you up to 43% on average compared to booking a flight this week. If booking 44 days before your flight isn’t an option for you, users have found flights from South Africa to Hungary for as little as R11 737 when booking for a departure date within the next two weeks. You can also check prices now. Some users have found airline tickets as low as R12 067 for flights departing within the next 3 days.

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

February can be a great time to fly to Hungary from South Africa with a flight ticket averaging about R13 159. Cheapflights users have found deals in the month of February for as cheap as R7 882. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of July.

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.

R8 108+ Cheap Flights from South Africa to Hungary

Cheap flight deals from South Africa to Hungary

Round-trip from	R11 007
One-way from	R8 108
Popular in	July
Cheapest in	February
Average price	R13 473

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2 total stops
44h 55m total
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 15 September 2025.

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One-way flights from South Africa to Hungary
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Best time to book a flight from South Africa to Hungary

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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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Hungary (average of R606). Flying from South Africa to Hungary 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 ZA to HU?

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from South Africa to Hungary as you normally would.

Reviews of airlines servicing Hungary

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

3 334 reviews

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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

3 334 reviews

Emirates

8,1

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3 334 reviews

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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

1 730 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 334 reviews

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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

3 624 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 334 reviews

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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

3 968 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 334 reviews

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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.

Lufthansa

6,8

Okay

7 409 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 334 reviews

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6,0

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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

How long is the flight from South Africa to Hungary?
Departing from South Africa to Hungary will take you 18h 06m. There are 8224 km between South Africa and Hungary. This flight may include one or multiple stops.
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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Hungary (average of R606). Flying from South Africa to Hungary 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 South Africa to Hungary

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SWISS	CheapestR7 820	AverageR12 465	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time79%	Search SWISS flights
Lufthansa	CheapestR8 637	AverageR14 224	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time76%	Search Lufthansa flights
Egyptair	CheapestR10 363	AverageR12 879	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search Egyptair flights
KLM	CheapestR10 419	AverageR13 192	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search KLM flights
Air France	CheapestR10 525	AverageR12 021	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Air France flights
Brussels Airlines	CheapestR10 823	AverageR13 195	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search Brussels Airlines flights
British Airways	CheapestR11 082	AverageR13 610	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time70%	Search British Airways flights
Turkish Airlines	CheapestR11 380	AverageR13 307	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Turkish Airlines flights
Qatar Airways	CheapestR12 101	AverageR14 936	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%	Search Qatar Airways flights
Emirates	CheapestR14 337	AverageR17 265	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Emirates flights

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