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Cheap flights from San Diego to Budapest from US$351

There are no direct flights from San Diego to Budapest. The fastest way is one stop via London or Munich, about 13h 45m door to door (23 connections a week on current schedules), with fares from US$351.

No direct flights · 5 connection options From 12h 25m Cheapest in April Prices checked 14 days ago
SANBUDLHR

San Diego to Budapest at a glance

Cheapest one-wayUS$351Lufthansa · 1 stop · Mon 19 AprCheapest returnUS$818Tue 20 Apr – Sat 24 AprFastest journey12h 25mLufthansa · 1 stop
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via London or Munich

Best ways to fly from San Diego to Budapest

Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.

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SAN London (LHR) BUD
Leg 1: British Airways · Leg 2: British Airways
Thu19:45 SAN13:53 LHR1h 22m connection15:15 LHR18:30 BUDBritish Airways
15 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 13h 45m
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SAN Munich (MUC) BUD
Leg 1: Lufthansa · Leg 2: Lufthansa, Lufthansa City Airlines
Sun18:00 SAN13:48 MUC1h 57m connection15:45 MUC16:50 BUDLufthansa
8 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 13h 50mfrom US$351
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3
SAN Amsterdam (AMS) BUD
Leg 1: KLM, Xiamen Airlines · Leg 2: KLM
One airline, one ticket ~15h 14m
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4
SAN Toronto (YYZ) BUD
Leg 1: Air Canada, Air Canada Rouge · Leg 2: Air Canada
One airline, one ticket ~15h 46m
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SAN Philadelphia (PHL) BUD
Leg 1: American Airlines · Leg 2: American Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~16h 12m
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Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.

Cheapest dates from San Diego to Budapest

The lowest one-way fares found recently, cheapest first. Prices change; click through for the live fare.

Lufthansa1 stop via MUC
Mon 19 AprSAN → BUD · 12h 25m
One-way fromUS$351
Lufthansa1 stop via MUC
Wed 5 MaySAN → BUD · 12h 25m
One-way fromUS$351

Cheapest month to fly from San Diego to Budapest

Lowest one-way fare found for each month: April is cheapest, April the most expensive.

Apr 27US$351May 27US$351

Good to know

Distance
10,083 km6,262 miles
Journey time
12h 25mfastest found
Time difference
+9hBudapest vs San Diego
Currency in Budapest
HUF
Airports
SAN, CLD → BUD

Flights from San Diego to Budapest: questions answered

How much is a flight from San Diego to Budapest?
The cheapest one-way fare we found recently is US$351 with 1 stop, departing in April. Return trips start from US$818. Prices change constantly, so search your dates for the live fare.
Are there direct flights from San Diego to Budapest?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in London, Munich and Amsterdam. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from San Diego to Budapest?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 12h 25m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 10,083 km.
Where do you change planes between San Diego and Budapest?
The best connecting points are London (LHR), Munich (MUC), Amsterdam (AMS) and Toronto (YYZ). British Airways flies both legs via London, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve San Diego and Budapest?
San Diego: San Diego International Airport (SAN) and McClellan-Palomar Airport (CLD). Budapest: Budapest Liszt Ferenc International Airport (BUD).
What is the time difference between San Diego and Budapest?
Budapest is 9 hours ahead of San Diego.

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