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Cheap flights from Johannesburg to Budapest from R7 716

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 9/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — BUD
May 29 — Jun 51
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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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 29 April 2026.

Mon 18/520:40
JNB
-
BUD
2 stops22h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 25/56:05
BUD
-
JNB
2 stops27h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 29/4R8 908
Fri 10/720:55
JNB
-
BUD
1 stop16h 55m
Qatar Airways
Fri 17/710:00
BUD
-
JNB
1 stop18h 00m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 25/4R12 004
Fri 12/612:40
JNB
-
BUD
2 stops36h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 19/65:30
BUD
-
JNB
2 stops27h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 28/4R12 650
Fri 19/613:30
JNB
-
BUD
2 stops30h 05m
Turkish Airlines
Tue 23/614:10
BUD
-
JNB
2 stops19h 30m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 28/4R13 362
Thu 11/613:30
JNB
-
BUD
2 stops30h 05m
Turkish Airlines
Thu 18/614:10
BUD
-
JNB
2 stops19h 30m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 27/4R13 461
Mon 18/58:45
JNB
-
BUD
1 stop14h 45m
Lufthansa
Mon 25/59:45
BUD
-
JNB
1 stop22h 50m
Lufthansa
Deal found 29/4R13 776
Thu 11/619:25
JNB
-
BUD
1 stop23h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 18/616:05
BUD
-
JNB
1 stop16h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 27/4R14 124

Find 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 29 April 2026.

Round-trip from

R8 908

One-way from

R7 716

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R12 418
18/5-25/5
  • 18/5-25/5
  • 4 total stops
  • 49h 45m total
  • Johannesburg to Budapest
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9/5
  • 9/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 25h 15m total
  • Johannesburg to Budapest
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price (R21 444 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R2 763 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Customise your flight search to find flights from Johannesburg 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 29 April 2026.
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Cheapest return flight

JohannesburgBudapest

JNB - BUD

JNBBUD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 12/6

12:40-0:55

2 stops36h 15m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Fri 19/6

5:30-9:00

2 stops27h 30m

R12 650

JohannesburgBudapest

JNB - BUD

JNBBUD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 19/6

13:30-19:35

2 stops30h 05m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Tue 23/6

14:10-9:40

2 stops19h 30m

R13 362

JohannesburgBudapest

JNB - BUD

JNBBUD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 11/6

13:30-19:35

2 stops30h 05m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Thu 18/6

14:10-9:40

2 stops19h 30m

R13 461

JohannesburgBudapest

JNB - BUD

JNBBUD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 18/5

8:45-23:30

1 stop14h 45m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Mon 25/5

6:35-8:35

2 stops26h 00m

R13 875

JohannesburgBudapest

JNB - BUD

JNBBUD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 1/6

10:05-13:55

1 stop27h 50m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Sun 14/6

16:05-10:15

1 stop18h 10m

R14 703

JohannesburgBudapest

JNB - BUD

JNBBUD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 19/6

19:25-0:10

1 stop28h 45m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Tue 23/6

18:05-9:25

1 stop15h 20m

R15 382
Fastest return journey

JohannesburgBudapest

JNB - BUD

JNBBUD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 12/6

19:10-13:55

1 stop18h 45m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Fri 19/6

16:05-10:15

1 stop18h 10m

R15 382
Cheapest one-way

JohannesburgBudapest

JNB - BUD

JNBBUD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 9/5

20:40-21:55

2 stops25h 15m

R7 716

JohannesburgBudapest

JNB - BUD

JNBBUD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 9/5

13:30-13:55

1 stop24h 25m

R9 305
Fastest single journey

JohannesburgBudapest

JNB - BUD

JNBBUD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 17/5

22:20-13:55

1 stop15h 35m

R11 524

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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?

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Johannesburg to Budapest, you should look to book at least 29 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, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg to Budapest (average of R8 229). Flying from Johannesburg to Budapest in August is currently the most expensive (average of R11 325). 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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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 29 April 2026.
Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with KLM,Qatar Airways, andTurkish Airlines 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.
KLM
7,8
Good
1 512 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,3

Comfort

7,7

Overall

7,8

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

7,1

Boarding

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Anonymous,Apr 2026

OKC - ATL

Flight was ok - difficult as I had seat next to bathroom.. Food awful
KLM
7,8
Good
1 512 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 512 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,3

Comfort

7,7

Overall

7,8

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

7,1

Boarding

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Anonymous,Apr 2026

OKC - ATL

Flight was ok - difficult as I had seat next to bathroom.. Food awful
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 724 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 512 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,3

Comfort

7,7

Overall

7,8

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

7,1

Boarding

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Anonymous,Apr 2026

OKC - ATL

Flight was ok - difficult as I had seat next to bathroom.. Food awful
Turkish Airlines
7,4
Good
4 346 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 512 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,3

Comfort

7,7

Overall

7,8

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

7,1

Boarding

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Anonymous,Apr 2026

OKC - ATL

Flight was ok - difficult as I had seat next to bathroom.. Food awful
Lufthansa
6,8
Okay
7 962 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 512 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,3

Comfort

7,7

Overall

7,8

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

7,1

Boarding

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Anonymous,Apr 2026

OKC - ATL

Flight was ok - difficult as I had seat next to bathroom.. Food awful
British Airways
6,7
Okay
7 932 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 512 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,3

Comfort

7,7

Overall

7,8

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

7,1

Boarding

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Anonymous,Apr 2026

OKC - ATL

Flight was ok - difficult as I had seat next to bathroom.. Food awful

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.

  • How long is the flight from Johannesburg to Budapest?

    Departing from Johannesburg to Budapest will take you 30h 05m. Airlines will cover a distance of 8224 km.

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

    Our cheapest airline available from Johannesburg to Budapest is Condor. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as R9 690 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Air France and Egyptair, starting at R10 038 and R10 152 round-trip. Condor is priced at 24% 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?

    R6 407 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 228 and R8 254, respectively.

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

    Flights departing from Johannesburg and landing in Budapest stopover in Istanbul most frequently. Istanbul is followed by Doha in terms of the most popular stopover location on flights from Johannesburg to Budapest.

  • What are some popular things to do or see while on a stopover in Istanbul?

    Taksim Square, Ayasofya, and Sultan Ahmet Camii are currently the most popular points of interest in Istanbul at the moment. Those on a stopover in Istanbul interested in visiting Taksim Square, Ayasofya, or Sultan Ahmet Camii can do so by traveling 33,5 km, 35,8 km, and 35,9 km, respectively from Istanbul.

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

    Of the flights from Johannesburg to Budapest that have stopovers, the fewest flights stop in Zurich.

  • 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, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg to Budapest (average of R8 229). Flying from Johannesburg to Budapest in August is currently the most expensive (average of R11 325). 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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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 29 April 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
CondorCheapestR9 690AverageR10 383FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Air FranceCheapestR10 038AverageR10 612FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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EgyptairCheapestR10 152AverageR12 512FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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KLMCheapestR10 347AverageR12 547FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR10 727AverageR11 810FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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SWISSCheapestR11 267AverageR15 200FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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British AirwaysCheapestR11 357AverageR12 668FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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LufthansaCheapestR11 398AverageR14 260FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR12 360AverageR14 002FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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EmiratesCheapestR14 164AverageR15 080FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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