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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Budapest to San Francisco International? Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
San Francisco.$939 per passenger.Departing Mon, 9 Jun, returning Wed, 2 Jul.Return flight with British Airways.Outbound indirect flight with British Airways, departs from Budapest on Mon, 9 Jun, arriving in San Francisco International.Inbound indirect flight with British Airways, departs from San Francisco International on Wed, 2 Jul, arriving in Budapest.Price includes taxes and charges.From $939, select.
San Francisco.$942 per passenger.Departing Thu, 18 Sep, returning Thu, 16 Oct.Return flight with British Airways.Outbound indirect flight with British Airways, departs from Budapest on Thu, 18 Sep, arriving in San Francisco International.Inbound indirect flight with British Airways, departs from San Francisco International on Thu, 16 Oct, arriving in Budapest.Price includes taxes and charges.From $942, select.
San Francisco.$944 per passenger.Departing Sun, 19 Oct, returning Tue, 28 Oct.Return flight with British Airways.Outbound indirect flight with British Airways, departs from Budapest on Sun, 19 Oct, arriving in San Francisco International.Inbound indirect flight with British Airways, departs from San Francisco International on Tue, 28 Oct, arriving in Budapest.Price includes taxes and charges.From $944, select.
San Francisco.$945 per passenger.Departing Fri, 22 Aug, returning Mon, 15 Sep.Return flight with British Airways.Outbound indirect flight with British Airways, departs from Budapest on Fri, 22 Aug, arriving in San Francisco International.Inbound indirect flight with British Airways, departs from San Francisco International on Mon, 15 Sep, arriving in Budapest.Price includes taxes and charges.From $945, select.
San Francisco.$945 per passenger.Departing Mon, 10 Nov, returning Mon, 17 Nov.Return flight with British Airways.Outbound indirect flight with British Airways, departs from Budapest on Mon, 10 Nov, arriving in San Francisco International.Inbound indirect flight with British Airways, departs from San Francisco International on Mon, 17 Nov, arriving in Budapest.Price includes taxes and charges.From $945, select.
San Francisco.$945 per passenger.Departing Thu, 4 Sep, returning Fri, 26 Sep.Return flight with British Airways.Outbound indirect flight with British Airways, departs from Budapest on Thu, 4 Sep, arriving in San Francisco International.Inbound indirect flight with British Airways, departs from San Francisco International on Fri, 26 Sep, arriving in Budapest.Price includes taxes and charges.From $945, select.
San Francisco.$945 per passenger.Departing Sat, 18 Oct, returning Sun, 2 Nov.Return flight with British Airways.Outbound indirect flight with British Airways, departs from Budapest on Sat, 18 Oct, arriving in San Francisco International.Inbound indirect flight with British Airways, departs from San Francisco International on Sun, 2 Nov, arriving in Budapest.Price includes taxes and charges.From $945, select.
San Francisco.$948 per passenger.Departing Wed, 4 Jun, returning Sun, 3 Aug.Return flight with British Airways.Outbound indirect flight with British Airways, departs from Budapest on Wed, 4 Jun, arriving in San Francisco International.Inbound indirect flight with British Airways, departs from San Francisco International on Sun, 3 Aug, arriving in Budapest.Price includes taxes and charges.From $948, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Budapest to San Francisco International

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Budapest to San Francisco International flights are currently cheapest in October.
May
from $949
Jun
from $988
Jul
from $1,025
Aug
from $965
Sep
from $945
Oct
from $944
Nov
from $945
Dec
from $952
Jan
from $1,154
Feb
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Mar
from $948
Apr
from $953

Budapest to San Francisco International: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Budapest to San Francisco below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than San Francisco International.

Budapest to San Francisco: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found$939
Cheapest month to flyJune

Finding cheap flights from Budapest to San Francisco International: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Budapest to San Francisco International is $939. 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.
Currently, there are no airlines that fly direct from Budapest to San Francisco International. But we found flights with one or more stops from $939.
As of May 2025, there are no flights flying from Budapest to San Francisco International.
The cheapest month to fly from Budapest to San Francisco International 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 San Francisco International Airport on Monday, 9 June 2025.
No airlines currently offer direct flights between Budapest Airport and San Francisco International Airport. Most routes have one or more stops.
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 San Francisco International 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 San Francisco is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
Currently, British Airways offers the cheapest flight tickets to San Francisco International.

Travelling from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO): what you need to know

  • San Francisco is eight hours behind Budapest and follows the UTC-7 timezone.

  • Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are tried-and-true travel tips. Be at the airport with enough time to board your BUD to SFO flight.

  • During popular months such as July, it's best to get to the airport earlier than usual. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're travelling during a high season 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 San Francisco International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Stopovers between BUD and SFO include:

    • Amsterdam Airport Schiphol

    • Frankfurt Airport

    • Franz Josef Strauss Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)

  • $540 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to San Francisco International Airport flight. A return flight starts from $939. These fares may change depending on availability.

  • To pick up cheap tickets from BUD to SFO, book early. Airlines generally offer lower fares when flights are first made available.

  • Getting cheap flights from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to San Francisco International Airport is easier if you're flexible with your dates. Use the 'Whole month' function to see the best prices across each month and score a great deal.

  • There's no need to check every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll send you an update the moment the price changes on cheap flights from BUD to SFO.

  • Tailor your flights using filters. Select your arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to San Francisco International Airport.

Handy information about Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD)

  • 71.48% of flights that leave from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport make it to their destination on time.

  • Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport is around 24 kilometres from central Budapest. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.

  • Catching public transport? Expect a trip time of around 1 hour.

  • Taking an early flight from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to San Francisco International Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by picking one of these stays near BUD:

Arriving at San Francisco International Airport (SFO)

Getting from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to central San Francisco

  • From San Francisco International Airport, San Francisco is approximately 21 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to drive to the centre.

  • Travelling on public transport will take you roughly 45 minutes.

When to fly to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)

  • August is the most popular month for flights from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to San Francisco International Airport. To avoid the crowds, travel to San Francisco in February.

  • The warmest month in San Francisco is September, with the temperature ranging between 12ºC (54ºF) and 22ºC (72ºF). Book your flights from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to San Francisco International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.

  • If you want cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from BUD to SFO in January. Temperatures average between 6ºC (43ºF) and 16ºC (61ºF) then.

Explore more of United States

  • San Francisco is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other parts of United States waiting to be discovered. About 64 kilometres south-east of San Francisco, a trip to San Jose will keep your itinerary packed. Check out popular attractions like Winchester Mystery House, Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum and San Jose Museum of Art.

  • If there's time to check out another well-known destination in United States, consider Fresno, roughly 257 kilometres south-east of San Francisco. Forestiere Underground Gardens, Fresno Chaffee Zoo and Shinzen Japanese Garden are key highlights.

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