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Cheap flights from Budapest to San Francisco

BUD — SFO
12 Oct — 19 Oct1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl to San Francisco are usually found in November or February, booked 24 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Tuesday and return on a Monday

Cheap flight deals from Budapest to San Francisco

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Budapest (BUD) to San Francisco (SFO). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 12 September 2025.

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

November

Average price

£543
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 13% potential increase in price (£62 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (£12 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in September 2025
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Best time to book a flight from Budapest to San Francisco

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to San Francisco from Budapest with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Budapest to San Francisco

How far ahead should I book a flight from Budapest to San Francisco?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Budapest to San Francisco. Price data was last updated on 29 August 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Budapest to San Francisco, you should look to book at least 24 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Budapest to San Francisco?

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Budapest to San Francisco (average of £538). Flying from Budapest to San Francisco in July is currently the most expensive (average of £803). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from BUD to SFO?

Find hourly flight availability from Budapest to San Francisco. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 12 September 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Budapest to San Francisco at midday. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 16% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the morning.

Reviews of airlines servicing San Francisco

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San Francisco. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to San Francisco. Reviews last updated 12 September 2025.
Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with KLM and British Airways from Budapest to San Francisco to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
KLM
7.8
Good
1,385 reviews
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Entertainment

7.2

Crew

8.4

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.7

Overall

7.8

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Mark,Sept 2025

AMS - BHX

Crew and snacks were good, boarding wasn't great as busses were used rather than boarding tunnels. Also endured a one hour delay.
KLM
7.8
Good
1,385 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,385 reviews
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Entertainment

7.2

Crew

8.4

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.7

Overall

7.8

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Mark,Sept 2025

AMS - BHX

Crew and snacks were good, boarding wasn't great as busses were used rather than boarding tunnels. Also endured a one hour delay.
British Airways
6.7
Okay
7,361 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,385 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.2

Crew

8.4

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.7

Overall

7.8

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Mark,Sept 2025

AMS - BHX

Crew and snacks were good, boarding wasn't great as busses were used rather than boarding tunnels. Also endured a one hour delay.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Budapest to San Francisco. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Budapest to San Francisco round-trip?

    British Airways, at £408, was found to be the cheapest airline from Budapest to San Francisco. An alternate airline flying to your destination would be KLM. Users have found that British Airways is 23% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Budapest to San Francisco that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Budapest to San Francisco flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Budapest to San Francisco?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Budapest to San Francisco.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Budapest to San Francisco?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Budapest to San Francisco by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Budapest to San Francisco?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Budapest to San Francisco (average of £538). Flying from Budapest to San Francisco in July is currently the most expensive (average of £803). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 2 airlines flying from Budapest to San Francisco

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Budapest to San Francisco. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 858,174 searches. Data last updated 12 September 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
British AirwaysCheapest£408Average£558FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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KLMCheapest£614Average£652FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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