Cheap Flights from Budapest to San Francisco from $559

Frequently Asked Questions

• What are the cheapest flights from Budapest to San Francisco (BUD-SFO)?

  Based on Trip.com data, British Airways offers one-way fares as low as $559 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. BUD to SFO on Wed, Sep 9), while Swiss Airlines offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from $670 departing on Mon, Aug 17 and returning on Sun, Aug 23.

• Which airlines offer direct flights from Budapest to San Francisco?

  At the moment, you can catch a nonstop flight from Budapest to San Francisco with the following airlines, including: Wizz Air Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings users made on Trip.com within the last 90 days.

• When is the best time to book flights from Budapest to San Francisco?

  By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Budapest to San Francisco is around 40 days (6 weeks) in advance, and the best time to fly is usually on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Tuesday typically offers the cheapest flights for departure, while Saturday offers the best return deals.

• How can I find the best deals on flights from Budapest to San Francisco?

  To find best deals on flights from Budapest to San Francisco, you can use various tools on Trip.com:
  · Be flexible with your travel dates to get the cheapest flight deal. Now the cheapest flight deal is on Wed, Sep 9, with one-way flights priced at just $559.
  · Compare airlines strategically. Budget carriers often provide the lowest base fares, while we found the most affordable airline currently operating on this route is British Airways.
  · Set up price alerts to easily monitor ticket prices without having to check every day.
  · Check Trip.com flight deals and promo codes frequently.
  · Avoid peak season unless you book very early. It seems the peak season for San Francisco travel is around July.
  · Get exclusive promo codes for Trip.com app users.

• When are flight tickets from Budapest (BUD) to San Francisco (SFO) the cheapest?

  The cheapest months to fly from Budapest to San Francisco is September, when demand for travel is lower.

• Which upcoming date is cheapest to fly from Budapest to San Francisco on?

  After crunching the numbers on our August flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Budapest to San Francisco on August 31, 2026 with British Airways, with prices starting at $571.

• Which airports can I fly to for San Francisco from Budapest?

  You can land at any one of the following hubs in San Francisco, with Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to San Francisco International Airport (BUD-SFO) is by far the most common option on this route: San Francisco International Airport (SFO).

• Is there any time difference between Budapest and San Francisco?

  The time difference between San Francisco and Budapest is 9h.

• How do I change or cancel my ticket from Budapest to San Francisco?

  Tickets can only be changed or canceled if permitted by airline policy. To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy. However, if the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.

• What is the average cost of a one-way flight from Budapest to San Francisco?

  Based on Trip.com data for flights departing in the next 30 days, the average one-way fare from Budapest to San Francisco is $1,097. Fares vary by travel date, airline and availability.

• How do I book flights from Budapest to San Francisco on Trip.com?

  Enter Budapest and San Francisco, choose your travel dates and passengers, then compare flights by price, duration and baggage. Select a fare, review the change and cancellation rules, enter traveler details and complete payment to receive your confirmation.