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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from San Diego to Budapest Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from 684 €. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Budapest.673 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 6 Oct, returning Tue, 20 Oct.Return flight with Condor.Outbound indirect flight with Condor, departs from San Diego International on Tue, 6 Oct, arriving in Budapest.Inbound indirect flight with Condor, departs from Budapest on Tue, 20 Oct, arriving in San Diego International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 673 €, select.
Budapest.680 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 5 Jan, returning Tue, 19 Jan.Return flight with Lufthansa.Outbound indirect flight with Lufthansa, departs from San Diego International on Tue, 5 Jan, arriving in Budapest.Inbound indirect flight with Lufthansa, departs from Budapest on Tue, 19 Jan, arriving in San Diego International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 680 €, select.
Budapest.684 € per passenger.Departing Thu, 13 Aug, returning Thu, 20 Aug.Return flight with Condor.Outbound indirect flight with Condor, departs from San Diego International on Thu, 13 Aug, arriving in Budapest.Inbound indirect flight with Condor, departs from Budapest on Thu, 20 Aug, arriving in San Diego International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 684 €, select.
Budapest.703 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 18 Aug, returning Tue, 1 Sep.Return flight with Condor.Outbound indirect flight with Condor, departs from San Diego International on Tue, 18 Aug, arriving in Budapest.Inbound indirect flight with Condor, departs from Budapest on Tue, 1 Sep, arriving in San Diego International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 703 €, select.
Budapest.704 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 1 Dec, returning Tue, 15 Dec.Return flight with Lufthansa.Outbound indirect flight with Lufthansa, departs from San Diego International on Tue, 1 Dec, arriving in Budapest.Inbound indirect flight with Lufthansa, departs from Budapest on Tue, 15 Dec, arriving in San Diego International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 704 €, select.
Budapest.704 € per passenger.Departing Wed, 4 Nov, returning Wed, 18 Nov.Return flight with Lufthansa.Outbound indirect flight with Lufthansa, departs from San Diego International on Wed, 4 Nov, arriving in Budapest.Inbound indirect flight with Lufthansa, departs from Budapest on Wed, 18 Nov, arriving in San Diego International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 704 €, select.
Budapest.704 € per passenger.Departing Wed, 30 Dec, returning Wed, 13 Jan.Return flight with Lufthansa.Outbound indirect flight with Lufthansa, departs from San Diego International on Wed, 30 Dec, arriving in Budapest.Inbound indirect flight with Lufthansa, departs from Budapest on Wed, 13 Jan, arriving in San Diego International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 704 €, select.
Budapest.705 € 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 705 €, select.
Budapest.707 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 24 Nov, returning Tue, 8 Dec.Return flight with Lufthansa.Outbound indirect flight with Lufthansa, departs from San Diego International on Tue, 24 Nov, arriving in Budapest.Inbound indirect flight with Lufthansa, departs from Budapest on Tue, 8 Dec, arriving in San Diego International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 707 €, select.
Budapest.708 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 22 Sep, returning Tue, 13 Oct.Return flight with Scandinavian Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Scandinavian Airlines, departs from San Diego International on Tue, 22 Sep, arriving in Budapest.Inbound indirect flight with Scandinavian Airlines, departs from Budapest on Tue, 13 Oct, arriving in San Diego International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 708 €, select.
Budapest.730 € per passenger.Departing Sun, 20 Sep, returning Tue, 29 Sep.Return flight with Frontier Airlines and Wizz Air Malta.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from San Diego International on Sun, 20 Sep, arriving in Budapest.Inbound indirect flight with Wizz Air Malta, departs from Budapest on Tue, 29 Sep, arriving in San Diego International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 730 €, select.
Budapest.793 € per passenger.Departing Fri, 16 Apr, returning Sat, 1 May.Return flight with Lufthansa.Outbound indirect flight with Lufthansa, departs from San Diego International on Fri, 16 Apr, arriving in Budapest.Inbound indirect flight with Lufthansa, departs from Budapest on Sat, 1 May, arriving in San Diego International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 793 €, select.
Budapest.804 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 28 Jul, returning Sat, 22 Aug.Return flight with Condor.Outbound indirect flight with Condor, departs from San Diego International on Tue, 28 Jul, arriving in Budapest.Inbound indirect flight with Condor, departs from Budapest on Sat, 22 Aug, arriving in San Diego International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 804 €, select.
Budapest.1.013 € per passenger.Departing Thu, 23 Jul, returning Thu, 30 Jul.Return flight with Frontier Airlines and Ryanair.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from San Diego International on Thu, 23 Jul, arriving in Budapest.Inbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from Budapest on Thu, 30 Jul, arriving in San Diego International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 1.013 €, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from San Diego to Budapest

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like San Diego to Budapest flights are currently cheapest in October.
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San Diego to Budapest: Alternative routes

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San Diego to Budapest: Flight information

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

The best price we found for a return flight from San Diego to Budapest is 673 €. 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 to Budapest. But we found flights with one stop from 673 €.
As of July 2026, there are no flights flying from San Diego to Budapest.
The cheapest month to fly from San Diego to Budapest is usually October.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it is currently cheapest to fly from San Diego to Budapest Airport on Tuesday, 6 October 2026.
No airlines currently offer direct flights between San Diego 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.

The cheapest airline that flies to Budapest is Condor .

Flying from San Diego to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD): What you need to know

  • The timezone in Budapest is UTC+1, which is nine hours ahead of San Diego. Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport is located in Budapest.

  • Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules to live by. Be at the airport on time to catch your flight from San Diego to BUD.

  • If you're going away during a peak month like July, get to the terminal even earlier. You'll want to arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours ahead of domestic departures. You can expect lines to be longer during holiday periods like Christmas and New Year.

Airports in San Diego

San Diego International Airport (SAN)

  • Whether you're hoping to discover a new city on the way or just take a break, we make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To compare your options leaving from San Diego International Airport (SAN), uncheck 'Direct flights only.' London Heathrow Airport (LHR) is a stop you can make when searching for cheap flights from San Diego to BUD.

  • SAN is about 5 kilometres from central San Diego. If you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving from the centre, it'll take 15 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the trip time to be around 25 minutes.

  • In search of a comfortable hotel close to San Diego International Airport? If you've booked an early flight from San Diego to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure gate:

  • 74% of flights that take off from San Diego International Airport reach their destination on schedule.

  • The address for SAN is N Harbour Dr.

McClellan-Palomar Airport (CLD)

  • CLD is approximately 48 kilometres from central San Diego. Plan ahead to work out the quickest way to reach your terminal.

  • Start your holiday early with an extra night away from home. Before your San Diego to BUD flight, unwind in one of these hotels close to McClellan-Palomar Airport:

  • Flights from McClellan-Palomar Airport have a strong track record for punctuality, with 88% of them touching down as expected.

About Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD)

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

  • From Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport, central Budapest is around 16 kilometres away. It takes about 25 minutes to reach the city centre by car.

  • Travelling on public transport typically takes 40 minutes.

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

  • The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from San Diego to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport is 297 €. For a return flight on this route, the best price is 673 €. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.

  • Don't leave everything to the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap flights from San Diego to BUD if you book ahead. Airlines often have some amazing early bird deals.

  • If you have some flexibility with your travel dates, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll show you the lowest price in every month when searching for your San Diego to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport ticket.

  • There's no need to search every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you as soon as a new deal shows up on plane tickets from San Diego to BUD.

  • Filters make it easier to scoop up a deal on your flight from San Diego to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport. Pick the departure times, carriers and stops that check all your boxes. Then sort the results by 'Cheapest' to bring up the lowest fares right away.

The best time to fly from San Diego to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD)

  • It's time to figure out your travel dates for your flight from San Diego to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD). June is the most popular month to visit Budapest. If you like your getaways a little more chill, go in December.

  • Lock in a San Diego to BUD plane ticket departing in August if you want to visit the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Budapest to range from 15ºC (59ºF) to 33ºC (91ºF).

  • Search for cheap tickets from San Diego to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -8ºC (18ºF) and 6ºC (43ºF).

More about Budapest

  • When it comes to searching for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Budapest right here. Explore these options as soon as you've locked in your flight from San Diego to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport:

  • Fisherman's Bastion and Hungarian Parliament Building are just the start of the top-rated attractions to add to your Budapest travel itinerary. Keep the adventure rolling by checking out St. Stephen's Basilica.

Explore more of Hungary

  • Budapest is always a good idea, but there are so many other parts of Hungary just waiting to be explored. Around 177 kilometres east of Budapest, a trip to Debrecen will keep you on the move. Start with attractions like Hortobágy National Park, Nagyerdei Park and Debreceni Zsinagóga.

  • If you're ready to explore another corner of Hungary, consider Miskolc, roughly 137 kilometres northeast of Budapest. Miskolctapolca Cave Bath, Bukk National Park and Diósgyőr: Történelmi Emlékhely are among the biggest draws.

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