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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Budapest Airport to San Francisco International Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from R 9,992. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Budapest to San Francisco International

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

Budapest to San Francisco: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight foundR 6,700
Cheapest month to flyOctober

Finding cheap flights from Budapest to San Francisco International: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Budapest to San Francisco International is R 7,676. 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 Budapest to San Francisco International. But we found flights with one or more stops from R 7,676.
As of July 2026, there are no flights flying from Budapest to San Francisco International.
The cheapest month to fly from Budapest to San Francisco International is usually October.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Budapest Airport to San Francisco International Airport on Thursday, 29 October 2026.
No airlines currently offer direct flights between Budapest Airport and San Francisco International 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 San Francisco International 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 San Francisco is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

Currently, Scandinavian Airlines offers the cheapest flight tickets to San Francisco International.

Travelling from Budapest Airport (BUD) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO): what you need to know

  • The timezone in San Francisco is UTC-8, which is nine hours behind Budapest.

  • Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are tried-and-true travel tips. Be at the airport on time to catch your BUD to SFO flight.

  • You can expect bigger queues in popular months like June. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure will help ensure a smooth travel experience.

  • We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Budapest Airport to San Francisco International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Some great stopovers between BUD and SFO include:

    • Amsterdam Schiphol Airport

    • Frankfurt am Main Airport

    • Munich Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from Budapest Airport (BUD) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)

  • The lowest price we've found for a one-way Budapest Airport to San Francisco International Airport flight is R 6,700. A round-trip fare is currently R 7,676. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.

  • It's usually best to book early if you're hoping to get cheap tickets from BUD to SFO. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to departure.

  • If you can be flexible with your travel plans, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll give you the lowest price in each month when searching for a flight from Budapest Airport to San Francisco International Airport.

  • Save time searching for cheap flights from BUD to SFO by setting up a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification on the app when fares go down.

  • Lock in the right flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Budapest Airport to San Francisco International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by departure and arrival times, airline, and number of stops.

Handy information about Budapest Airport (BUD)

  • 81% of flights departing from Budapest Airport arrive at their destination on schedule. Given its reliable on-time performance, you're unlikely to experience delays when taking off from BUD.

  • Budapest Airport is around 16 kilometres from central Budapest. If you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 25 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.

  • Expect a journey time of about 40 minutes on public transport.

  • Need a handy hotel near BUD? If you've booked an early flight from Budapest Airport to San Francisco International Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from check-in:

Arriving at San Francisco International Airport (SFO)

When to fly to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)

  • It's time to pick your trip dates for your flight from Budapest Airport to San Francisco International Airport. July is the busiest month to head to San Francisco. If you'd like a more relaxed vibe, go in March.

  • The warmest month in San Francisco is September, with the temperature ranging between 12ºC (54ºF) and 24ºC (75ºF). Book your flights from Budapest Airport to San Francisco International Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.

  • Look for cheap tickets from BUD to SFO in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 5ºC (41ºF) and 16ºC (61ºF) on average.

Explore more of the United States

  • You've done San Francisco, now it's time to explore other parts of the United States. Journey about 64 kilometres south-east to San Jose to tick off its top sights. From Winchester Mystery House to The Tech Interactive and Santa Clara Valley, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.

  • Fresno is another standout destination in the United States and is around 257 kilometres south-east of San Francisco. No trip is complete without a visit to Forestiere Underground Gardens, Shinzen Japanese Garden and Fresno Chaffee Zoo.

Prices shown on this page are estimated lowest prices only. Found in the last 12 days.