Travelling from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Budapest Airport (BUD): what you need to know
Budapest is nine hours ahead of San Francisco and follows the UTC+1 timezone.
Your SFO to BUD flight won't wait if you're running late, so be at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
You'll likely experience bigger queues during popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from San Francisco International Airport to Budapest Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Worthwhile stopovers between SFO and BUD include:
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport
Frankfurt am Main Airport
Munich Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Budapest Airport (BUD)
At the moment, 246 € is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way San Francisco International Airport to Budapest Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is 455 €. Remember that fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
Don't wait until the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from SFO to BUD if you book in advance. Airlines often have some amazing early bird discounts.
Finding cheap flights from San Francisco International Airport to Budapest Airport is easy if you're flexible with your travel dates. Use the 'Whole month' function to see the best prices across every month and score a great deal.
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Handy information about San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
When it comes to the on-time performance of San Francisco International Airport, 78% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
San Francisco International Airport is around 21 kilometres from central San Francisco. If you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving from the centre, it'll take you 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Planning to take public transport? Expect a journey time of around 35 minutes.
Taking an early flight from San Francisco International Airport to Budapest Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these hotels close to SFO:
Arriving at Budapest Airport (BUD)
If you have a late San Francisco International Airport to Budapest Airport flight, few things top the convenience of being close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be resting soon after at one of these options near BUD:
Say yes to new adventures by picking up a Budapest Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Klass Wagen, Dryyve or Green Motion to explore Budapest and beyond.
For the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Budapest Airport around four weeks before you travel.
Getting from Budapest Airport (BUD) to central Budapest
From Budapest Airport, Budapest is approximately 16 kilometres away. It takes around 25 minutes to reach the centre by car.
It takes around 40 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
When to fly to Budapest Airport (BUD)
June is the most popular month for flights from San Francisco International Airport to Budapest Airport. To escape the crowds, head to Budapest in March.
Lock in your flight from San Francisco International Airport to Budapest Airport for August if you'd like to go to Budapest during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 15ºC (59ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF).
January has average temperatures of between -8ºC (18ºF) and 6ºC (43ºF). Search for cheap tickets from SFO to BUD around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Hungary
You've seen Budapest, now it's time to explore other parts of Hungary. Journey around 193 kilometres east to Debrecen to tick off its must-visit sights. From Hortobágy National Park to Nagyerdei Park and Debreceni Zsinagóga, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
Around 145 kilometres north-east of Budapest, Miskolc is another essential stop in Hungary. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Miskolctapolca Cave Bath, Bukk National Park and Diósgyőr: Történelmi Emlékhely.