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Flight deals from San Diego International to Budapest

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from San Diego International Airport to Budapest Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from $1,438. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Budapest.$1,123 per passenger.Departing Wed, 10 Feb, returning Tue, 23 Feb.Return flight with Lufthansa.Outbound indirect flight with Lufthansa, departs from San Diego International on Wed, 10 Feb, arriving in Budapest.Inbound indirect flight with Lufthansa, departs from Budapest on Tue, 23 Feb, arriving in San Diego International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,123, select.
Budapest.$1,123 per passenger.Departing Wed, 28 Oct, returning Wed, 11 Nov.Return flight with Lufthansa.Outbound indirect flight with Lufthansa, departs from San Diego International on Wed, 28 Oct, arriving in Budapest.Inbound indirect flight with Lufthansa, departs from Budapest on Wed, 11 Nov, arriving in San Diego International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,123, select.
Budapest.$1,126 per passenger.Departing Tue, 18 Aug, returning Wed, 26 Aug.Return flight with Lufthansa.Outbound indirect flight with Lufthansa, departs from San Diego International on Tue, 18 Aug, arriving in Budapest.Inbound indirect flight with Lufthansa, departs from Budapest on Wed, 26 Aug, arriving in San Diego International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,126, select.
Budapest.$1,138 per passenger.Departing Sun, 27 Dec, returning Mon, 4 Jan.Return flight with Lufthansa.Outbound indirect flight with Lufthansa, departs from San Diego International on Sun, 27 Dec, arriving in Budapest.Inbound indirect flight with Lufthansa, departs from Budapest on Mon, 4 Jan, arriving in San Diego International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,138, select.
Budapest.$1,169 per passenger.Departing Wed, 19 Aug, returning Wed, 2 Sep.Return flight with British Airways.Outbound indirect flight with British Airways, departs from San Diego International on Wed, 19 Aug, arriving in Budapest.Inbound indirect flight with British Airways, departs from Budapest on Wed, 2 Sep, arriving in San Diego International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,169, select.
Budapest.$1,172 per passenger.Departing Tue, 1 Sep, returning Tue, 15 Sep.Return flight with British Airways.Outbound indirect flight with British Airways, departs from San Diego International on Tue, 1 Sep, arriving in Budapest.Inbound indirect flight with British Airways, departs from Budapest on Tue, 15 Sep, arriving in San Diego International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,172, select.
Budapest.$1,183 per passenger.Departing Mon, 19 Oct, returning Tue, 27 Oct.Return flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from San Diego International on Mon, 19 Oct, arriving in Budapest.Inbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Budapest on Tue, 27 Oct, arriving in San Diego International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,183, select.
Budapest.$1,184 per passenger.Departing Sun, 13 Sep, returning Tue, 6 Oct.Return flight with Lufthansa.Outbound indirect flight with Lufthansa, departs from San Diego International on Sun, 13 Sep, arriving in Budapest.Inbound indirect flight with Lufthansa, departs from Budapest on Tue, 6 Oct, arriving in San Diego International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,184, select.
Budapest.$1,189 per passenger.Departing Sun, 1 Nov, returning Sun, 15 Nov.Return flight with Lufthansa.Outbound indirect flight with Lufthansa, departs from San Diego International on Sun, 1 Nov, arriving in Budapest.Inbound indirect flight with Lufthansa, departs from Budapest on Sun, 15 Nov, arriving in San Diego International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,189, select.
Budapest.$1,203 per passenger.Departing Wed, 29 Jul, returning Wed, 12 Aug.Return flight with Lufthansa.Outbound indirect flight with Lufthansa, departs from San Diego International on Wed, 29 Jul, arriving in Budapest.Inbound indirect flight with Lufthansa, departs from Budapest on Wed, 12 Aug, arriving in San Diego International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,203, select.
Budapest.$1,226 per passenger.Departing Mon, 4 May, returning Mon, 11 May.Return flight with Condor.Outbound indirect flight with Condor, departs from San Diego International on Mon, 4 May, arriving in Budapest.Inbound indirect flight with Condor, departs from Budapest on Mon, 11 May, arriving in San Diego International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,226, select.
Budapest.$1,295 per passenger.Departing Wed, 11 Nov, returning Thu, 31 Dec.Return flight with Lufthansa.Outbound indirect flight with Lufthansa, departs from San Diego International on Wed, 11 Nov, arriving in Budapest.Inbound indirect flight with Lufthansa, departs from Budapest on Thu, 31 Dec, arriving in San Diego International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,295, select.
Budapest.$1,358 per passenger.Departing Mon, 20 Jul, returning Wed, 29 Jul.Return flight with Lufthansa.Outbound indirect flight with Lufthansa, departs from San Diego International on Mon, 20 Jul, arriving in Budapest.Inbound indirect flight with Lufthansa, departs from Budapest on Wed, 29 Jul, arriving in San Diego International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,358, select.
Budapest.$1,364 per passenger.Departing Mon, 15 Jun, returning Tue, 25 Aug.Return flight with British Airways.Outbound indirect flight with British Airways, departs from San Diego International on Mon, 15 Jun, arriving in Budapest.Inbound indirect flight with British Airways, departs from Budapest on Tue, 25 Aug, arriving in San Diego International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,364, select.
Budapest.$1,417 per passenger.Departing Tue, 19 May, returning Tue, 2 Jun.Return flight with Condor.Outbound indirect flight with Condor, departs from San Diego International on Tue, 19 May, arriving in Budapest.Inbound indirect flight with Condor, departs from Budapest on Tue, 2 Jun, arriving in San Diego International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,417, select.
Budapest.$1,438 per passenger.Departing Tue, 2 Jun, returning Tue, 16 Jun.Return flight with Lufthansa.Outbound indirect flight with Lufthansa, departs from San Diego International on Tue, 2 Jun, arriving in Budapest.Inbound indirect flight with Lufthansa, departs from Budapest on Tue, 16 Jun, arriving in San Diego International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,438, select.

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

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like San Diego International to Budapest flights are currently cheapest in February.
May
from $1,226
Jun
from $1,438
Jul
from $1,358
Aug
from $1,126
Sep
from $1,172
Oct
from $1,183
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from $1,189
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San Diego International to Budapest: Alternative routes

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

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Cheapest month to flyOctober

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

The best price we found for a return flight from San Diego International to Budapest is $1,123. 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 San Diego International to Budapest. But we found flights with one or more stops from $1,123.
As of May 2026, there are no flights flying from San Diego International to Budapest.
The cheapest month to fly from San Diego International to Budapest is usually October.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from San Diego International Airport to Budapest Airport on Wednesday, 28 October 2026.
No airlines currently offer direct flights between San Diego International Airport and Budapest 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 Budapest 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 Budapest is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
Currently, Lufthansa offers the cheapest flight tickets to Budapest.

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

  • The timezone in Budapest is UTC+1, which is eight hours ahead of San Diego.

  • For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to catch your SAN to BUD flight.

  • You'll likely experience bigger queues in popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures will help ensure a smooth travel experience.

  • If you'd love to visit a new city along the way, search for a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from San Diego International Airport to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Franz Josef Strauss Airport is a popular stop between SAN and BUD.

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

  • The lowest price we've found for a one-way San Diego International Airport to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport flight is $504. A round-trip plane ticket right now is $1,123. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.

  • Don't leave things to the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from SAN to BUD if you book early. Airlines often have some amazing early bird discounts.

  • If you can be flexible with your travel plans, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll show you the cheapest price across every month when looking for your flight from San Diego International Airport to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport.

  • You don't need to check back in every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll update you as soon as there's a better deal on cheap flights from SAN to BUD.

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

Handy information about San Diego International Airport (SAN)

  • SAN's address is Airport Drive.

  • 71.38% of flights that depart San Diego International Airport land at their destination on schedule.

  • San Diego International Airport is about 5 kilometres from central San Diego. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 10 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.

  • The journey when using public transport will take about 20 minutes.

  • Have an early flight from San Diego International Airport to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels near SAN:

Arriving at Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD)

  • If you have a late San Diego International Airport to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of being near the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting not long after at one of these hotels near BUD:

  • Travel at your own pace with a Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Klass Wagen, Dryyve or Green Motion and find adventure across Budapest and beyond.

  • Booking your vehicle from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport around four weeks in advance boosts your odds of scoring a great price.

Getting from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) to central Budapest

  • Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to central Budapest has a drive time of about 30 minutes. It's approximately 24 kilometres away.

  • It'll take around 1 hour when travelling by public transport.

When to fly to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD)

  • It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from San Diego International Airport to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport. July is the most popular month to visit Budapest. If you prefer a more relaxed vibe, go in April.

  • Lock in your flight from San Diego International Airport to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport for August if you want to explore Budapest during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 15ºC (59ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF).

  • If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from SAN to BUD in January. Average temperatures are between -8ºC (18ºF) and 6ºC (43ºF) then.

Explore more of Hungary

  • Budapest is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other parts of Hungary you'll want to see. About 193 kilometres east of Budapest, a visit to Debrecen will fill your itinerary to the brim. Check out popular attractions like Deri Museum, Hortobagy National Park and Debrecen Zoo and Amusement Park.

  • Around 145 kilometres north-east of Budapest, Miskolc is another essential stop in Hungary. No visit is complete without checking out Galya-tető (Miskolc), DVTK Szabadidő Park and Munkástrón.

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