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New York.$630 per passenger.Departing Wed, 10 Sep, returning Wed, 17 Sep.Return flight with Scandinavian Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Scandinavian Airlines, departs from Budapest on Wed, 10 Sep, arriving in New York John F. Kennedy.Inbound indirect flight with Scandinavian Airlines, departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Wed, 17 Sep, arriving in Budapest.Price includes taxes and charges.From $630, select.
New York.$662 per passenger.Departing Tue, 19 Aug, returning Tue, 11 Nov.Return flight with SWISS.Outbound indirect flight with SWISS, departs from Budapest on Tue, 19 Aug, arriving in New York John F. Kennedy.Inbound indirect flight with SWISS, departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Tue, 11 Nov, arriving in Budapest.Price includes taxes and charges.From $662, select.
New York.$675 per passenger.Departing Fri, 3 Oct, returning Sat, 11 Oct.Return flight with Aer Lingus.Outbound indirect flight with Aer Lingus, departs from Budapest on Fri, 3 Oct, arriving in New York John F. Kennedy.Inbound indirect flight with Aer Lingus, departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Sat, 11 Oct, arriving in Budapest.Price includes taxes and charges.From $675, select.
New York.$724 per passenger.Departing Wed, 4 Jun, returning Tue, 15 Jul.Return flight with British Airways.Outbound indirect flight with British Airways, departs from Budapest on Wed, 4 Jun, arriving in New York John F. Kennedy.Inbound indirect flight with British Airways, departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Tue, 15 Jul, arriving in Budapest.Price includes taxes and charges.From $724, select.
New York.$724 per passenger.Departing Mon, 29 Sep, returning Mon, 20 Oct.Return flight with British Airways.Outbound indirect flight with British Airways, departs from Budapest on Mon, 29 Sep, arriving in New York John F. Kennedy.Inbound indirect flight with British Airways, departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Mon, 20 Oct, arriving in Budapest.Price includes taxes and charges.From $724, select.
New York.$725 per passenger.Departing Tue, 14 Oct, returning Wed, 5 Nov.Return flight with British Airways.Outbound indirect flight with British Airways, departs from Budapest on Tue, 14 Oct, arriving in New York John F. Kennedy.Inbound indirect flight with British Airways, departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Wed, 5 Nov, arriving in Budapest.Price includes taxes and charges.From $725, select.
New York.$726 per passenger.Departing Wed, 4 Jun, returning Mon, 9 Jun.Return flight with British Airways.Outbound indirect flight with British Airways, departs from Budapest on Wed, 4 Jun, arriving in New York John F. Kennedy.Inbound indirect flight with British Airways, departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Mon, 9 Jun, arriving in Budapest.Price includes taxes and charges.From $726, select.
New York.$726 per passenger.Departing Tue, 24 Jun, returning Sat, 6 Sep.Return flight with Iberia.Outbound indirect flight with Iberia, departs from Budapest on Tue, 24 Jun, arriving in New York John F. Kennedy.Inbound indirect flight with Iberia, departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Sat, 6 Sep, arriving in Budapest.Price includes taxes and charges.From $726, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Budapest to New York John F. Kennedy

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Budapest to New York John F. Kennedy flights are currently cheapest in September.
May
from $735
Jun
from $726
Jul
from $735
Aug
from $790
Sep
from $630
Oct
from $675
Nov
from $735
Dec
from $731
Jan
from $748
Feb
from $737
Mar
from $735
Apr
from $733

Direct flights from Budapest to New York John F. Kennedy

Budapest to New York John F. Kennedy: Alternative routes

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Budapest to New York: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found$630
Cheapest month to flySeptember
Average flight time9 hrs, 55 mins
Most popular airlineLOT
Average flights per week1

Finding cheap flights from Budapest to New York John F. Kennedy: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Budapest to New York John F. Kennedy is $630. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
9 hours and 55 minutes is the average flight time from Budapest to New York John F. Kennedy.
LOT flies direct from Budapest to New York John F. Kennedy.
As of May 2025, there is one flight per week flying from Budapest to New York John F. Kennedy.
The cheapest month to fly from Budapest to New York John F. Kennedy is usually May 2025.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Budapest Airport to New York John F. Kennedy Airport on Wednesday, 10 September 2025.
Yes – the average flight time is 9 hours and 55 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to New York John F. Kennedy but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to New York is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
Currently, Scandinavian Airlines offers the cheapest flight tickets to New York John F. Kennedy.

Flying from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK): what you need to know

  • The timezone in New York is UTC-4, which is five hours behind Budapest.

  • Leave plenty of time to make your BUD to JFK flight. Generally, it's best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.

  • During popular months like July, it's best to get to the airport earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're flying during a peak period in general.

  • We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Top stopovers between BUD and JFK include:

    • Vienna International Airport

    • Berlin Brandenburg Airport

    • London Heathrow Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)

  • The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport flight is $291. A return ticket is currently $630. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.

  • To pick up cheap tickets from BUD to JFK, book in advance. Airlines usually offer lower fares when flights are first released.

  • The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest flights from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport across each month. It's a great way to snap up a bargain if your dates are flexible.

  • You won't have to check back in every day to find out if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as the price changes on cheap flights from BUD to JFK.

  • Select your preferred arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport.

Handy information about Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD)

  • 71.48% of flights that depart Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport reach their destination on schedule.

  • Central Budapest to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport is around 24 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 30 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.

  • Expect a journey time of about 1 hour when using public transport.

  • Booked an early flight from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these stays close to BUD:

Arriving at John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)

  • If you're arriving on a late Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and resting soon after at one of these options near JFK:

  • Follow your own route with a John F. Kennedy International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Budget, Dollar or Sixt and find adventure across New York and beyond.

  • Lock in the lowest price by reserving your ride from John F. Kennedy International Airport around two weeks before your travel date.

Getting from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to central New York

  • JFK is located at JFK Airport.

  • John F. Kennedy International Airport is roughly 48 kilometres from the centre of New York. Driving there takes about 50 minutes.

  • Getting there by public transport takes around 1 hour 20 minutes.

When to fly to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)

  • July is the busiest month for flights from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport. To skip the crowds, go to New York in May.

  • Book your flight from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport for July if you'd like to explore New York during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 18ºC (64ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF).

  • January sees average temperatures of between -6ºC (21ºF) and 8ºC (46ºF). Search for cheap tickets from BUD to JFK around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.

Explore more of United States

  • You've done New York, now it's time to discover more of United States. Travel about 129 kilometres south-west to Philadelphia to check off its must-visit sights. From Liberty Bell to Independence Hall and Philadelphia Museum of Art, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.

  • Boston is another must-experience destination in United States and is around 306 kilometres north-east of New York. No journey is complete without seeing Freedom Trail, Museum of Fine Arts Boston and Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum.

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