How long is the flight from Budapest to San Francisco?

Departing from Budapest to San Francisco will take you 14h 15m. There are 6097 mi between Budapest and San Francisco. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

Lufthansa, at £412, was found to be the cheapest airline from Budapest to San Francisco.Alternate airlines flying return to your destination include SWISS and United Airlines. Users have found that Lufthansa is 27% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in San Francisco ranges from 0.0 - 112.0 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 112.0 mm. July is typically the driest time to visit San Francisco when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to San Francisco, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, September is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 17.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 11.0 C).

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Budapest to San Francisco?

Consider Lufthansa, United Airlines or SWISS when booking your flight. These represent the most popular airlines when flying from Budapest to San Francisco.

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

When flying from Budapest to San Francisco, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

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.

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13:50-16:25

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11:35-00:49

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00:00-09:00

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

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Budapest to San Francisco, you should look to book at least 17 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, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Budapest to San Francisco (average of £478). Flying from Budapest to San Francisco in September is currently the most expensive (average of £664). 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.

How much does it cost for a return flight from Budapest to San Francisco?

Airfare is typical for this route at the moment.

Budapest to San Francisco flights typically cost between £487 and £653 in December.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £499 on Delta (6 Dec–14 Feb).

Reviews of airlines servicing San Francisco

Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with SWISS,United Airlines, andLufthansa 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.

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Anonymous,Aug 2023

ZRH - ORD

There were many children where I sat, screaming and crying for many hours :(

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Lufthansa

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There were many children where I sat, screaming and crying for many hours :(

Related info for your journey

How long is the flight from Budapest to San Francisco?
Departing from Budapest to San Francisco will take you 14h 15m. There are 6097 mi between Budapest and San Francisco. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from Budapest to San Francisco round-trip?
Lufthansa, at £412, was found to be the cheapest airline from Budapest to San Francisco.Alternate airlines flying return to your destination include SWISS and United Airlines. Users have found that Lufthansa is 27% 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, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Budapest to San Francisco (average of £478). Flying from Budapest to San Francisco in September is currently the most expensive (average of £664). 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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How far ahead should I book a flight from Budapest to San Francisco?

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Budapest to San Francisco, you should look to book at least 17 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?

How much does it cost for a return flight from Budapest to San Francisco?

Airfare is typical for this route at the moment.

Budapest to San Francisco flights typically cost between £487 and £653 in December.The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £499 on Delta (6 Dec–14 Feb).

Reviews of airlines servicing San Francisco

Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with SWISS,United Airlines, andLufthansa 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.

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Budapest to San Francisco flights typically cost between £487 and £653 in December.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £499 on Delta (6 Dec–14 Feb).