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11/10/26
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11/10/26
7:00 am
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11/10/26
6:35 pm
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11/10/26
9:40 pm
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11/10/26
3:10 pm
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6:30 am
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14h 15mAMSAmsterdam Airport Schiphol
11/17/26
11:45 am
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$862

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When is the best time of day to fly?

Morning (5am - 12pm) is the cheapest time of day to fly from San Francisco to Budapest. At $894 it is 7% cheaper than the average time. Evening (5pm - 9pm) is the most expensive time, 11% above average.

$894Morning$937Midday$965Afternoon$1,061Evening$928Late Night
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When is the best time of day to fly?
Time of dayAverage fare
Morning$894
Midday$937
Afternoon$965
Evening$1,061
Late Night$928

What do round-trip flights from San Francisco to Budapest cost?

Share of fares in each price range.

1%$700to $80045%$800to $90043%$900to $1,0006%$1,000to $1,1002%$1,100to $1,200<1%$1,200to $1,3002%$1,300and up
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What do round-trip flights from San Francisco to Budapest cost?
Price rangeShare of fares
$700 to $8001%
$800 to $90045%
$900 to $1,00043%
$1,000 to $1,1006%
$1,100 to $1,2002%
$1,200 to $1,300&lt;1%
$1,300 and up2%

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about flying from San Francisco to Budapest.

What is the typical flight duration from San Francisco to Budapest?

San Francisco to Budapest is about 6,102 miles. There is no scheduled nonstop service on this route, so the journey requires a connection and no typical nonstop flight time is available.
Methodology
Flight times and distances come from our flight-schedule database, which combines published airline timetables, U.S. government schedule data from the Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), and observed flight operations from the EUROCONTROL/OpenSky Open Performance Data Initiative (OPDI). The typical flight time is the median scheduled block time across all carriers on the route, computed the same way in both directions so the difference reflects prevailing winds rather than any change in method. Distance is the great-circle distance between the two airports, so the actual flown track is typically 2-5% longer.

Are there any direct flights from San Francisco to Budapest?

There are no non-stop flights from San Francisco to Budapest; the quickest routing is via Amsterdam on KLM, taking 13 hours 30 minutes total (10 hours 20 minutes to Amsterdam, a 1 hour 10 minute layover, then 2 hours to Budapest). Swiss International Air Lines connects through Zurich in 14 hours 40 minutes, and Lufthansa runs a one-stop through Munich in 17 hours 25 minutes.
Methodology
Airlines and weekly frequencies are compiled from our flight-schedule database, which combines published airline timetables, U.S. government schedule data from the Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), and observed flight operations from the EUROCONTROL/OpenSky Open Performance Data Initiative (OPDI). We count each operating carrier's scheduled weekly departures and the days it flies; where there is no nonstop service, connecting carriers are identified by linking scheduled nonstop segments through common hub airports. Where a median fare is shown for a carrier, it reflects the real fares Priceline users found on this route in the last 72 hours.

What are the ground transportation options in Budapest?

Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport offers several ground transportation options to the city center: the 100E Airport Express bus, the 200E bus plus M3 metro combination, taxis (Főtaxi), ride-hailing apps (Bolt and Uber), a train connection via the 200E bus to Ferihegy station, and car rentals. The 100E Airport Express is the most popular and direct option, running 24/7 with a premium fare of around 2200 HUF one-way and taking roughly 30 minutes to Deák Ferenc tér. The 200E bus and M3 metro is the cheapest route, costing about 530 HUF and taking 50-60 minutes. Official Főtaxi cabs charge roughly 11,000–16,000 HUF to the center, while ride-hailing via Bolt or Uber offers similar pricing with app-based booking. The 100E express bus is the most-used and fastest public transit option, making it the best choice for most travelers.
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Are overnight (red‑eye) flights available from San Francisco to Budapest?

There are no nonstop red-eye flights from San Francisco to Budapest, but connecting itineraries whose long leg is an overnight red-eye do operate. British Airways runs an overnight SFO–London leg departing around 4:35 PM and landing at 11:00 the next morning, with a later departure near 7:30 PM arriving 1:55 PM; LOT flies an overnight SFO–Warsaw leg departing 4:10 PM and arriving 12:25 PM, and Air France's overnight SFO–Paris leg departs 3:05 PM and arrives 10:55 AM. Condor also offers an overnight SFO–Frankfurt leg departing 4:30 PM and arriving 12:40 PM.
Methodology
Red-eye flights are identified from scheduled local departure and arrival times and block times in our flight-schedule database — built from published airline timetables and official schedule data, including U.S. Department of Transportation records for domestic routes. A flight counts as a red-eye when it departs in the afternoon or evening (3 p.m. or later local time) or in the early hours before 4 a.m., and is in the air at some point between midnight and 4 a.m. local time at both its departure airport and its arrival airport. An evening flight that lands before midnight at its destination is never counted, nor is a morning departure or a daytime long-haul that reaches the next calendar date only because of time zones. Each red-eye is labelled with its timing (for example, overnight and landing the next morning, or late-night and landing after midnight). For connecting itineraries the same rule is applied to the longer leg, from one representative day's flight search.

Which airlines usually operate this route from San Francisco to Budapest?

There is no nonstop service from San Francisco to Budapest; the route is served by one-stop connections. The quickest routing is via Amsterdam on KLM, taking about 13 hours 30 minutes total, with three daily connections. Other common connecting carriers include Condor via Frankfurt, Swiss International Air Lines via Zurich, British Airways via London, LOT Polish Airlines via Warsaw, Lufthansa via Munich, Air France via Paris, United Airlines via Frankfurt, and Turkish Airlines via Istanbul. KLM, Air France, Lufthansa, LOT, Swiss, United, and Turkish are Star Alliance or SkyTeam members, while British Airways is oneworld and Condor is unaffiliated.
Methodology
Airlines and weekly frequencies come from our flight-schedule database, which combines published airline timetables, U.S. government schedule data from the Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), and observed flight operations from the EUROCONTROL/OpenSky Open Performance Data Initiative (OPDI). We count each operating carrier's scheduled weekly departures and the days it flies; where there is no nonstop service, connecting carriers are identified by linking scheduled nonstop segments through common hub airports. Where a typical fare is shown for a carrier, it is the median of the real fares Priceline users found on this route in the last 72 hours.

Which airport should I use in Budapest?

Budapest has one main airport, Ferenc Liszt International Airport, located about 16 km southeast of the city centre. It serves all scheduled flights to Budapest, including low-cost and full-service carriers, and offers direct public transport to downtown.

How do I get to San Francisco Intl Airport from the city center?

BART is the fastest and most popular way to get from downtown San Francisco to SFO, with direct trains from the city center to the airport’s International Terminal in about 30 minutes. Rideshare services like Uber and Lyft offer door-to-door convenience from Level 5 of the Domestic Garage, while taxis are available at designated zones outside arrivals. Shared airport shuttles serve select downtown hotels and neighborhoods, and SamTrans public buses run 24/7 on Route 292, though they are slower and less direct. Driving is possible via US-101 or I-280, with multiple long-term and short-term parking garages near the terminals, but parking costs are higher than public transit.
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Are there hotels or sleeping facilities at Budapest airport?

Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport has several hotels right at the terminal area. The ibis Styles Budapest Airport sits directly on the airport grounds, about a five-minute walk from Terminal 2, while TRIBE Budapest Airport is connected to Terminal 2 by a covered walkway. The Airport Hotel Budapest is also nearby, about 1.2 miles away, and offers a complimentary airport shuttle.
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What facilities and services are available to travelers at Budapest Liszt Ferenc International Airport?

Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport offers free Wi-Fi throughout the terminal, currency exchange, ATMs, a post office, a business center, secure luggage storage, and a tourist information desk. There is a kids' playing area, a dedicated smoking area, a chapel or room of silence, and shower facilities available for a fee. The Sky Court area provides numerous shops and restaurants, along with duty-free shopping and an observation deck that is open 24 hours. Free water fountains are located near the toilets.
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Are there accessible services or children's facilities at the San Francisco and Budapest airports?

At San Francisco International Airport, passengers with disabilities can reserve wheelchair and guided assistance in advance by contacting their airline, with dedicated TSA security lanes and a Quiet Airport program, Sensory Room, and Hidden Disabilities Sunflower Lanyard available. Service animals are permitted throughout the airport, and there are indoor and outdoor Service Animal Relief Areas. At Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport, travelers needing special assistance should notify the airport at least 48 hours before departure; ramps, lifts, and designated disabled parking are provided, and there is a kids playing area. Arrange mobility assistance through your airline for SFO and through the airport or your airline for BUD.
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What aircraft are typically used on flights from San Francisco to Budapest?

There is no nonstop service from San Francisco to Budapest. British Airways operates the most connecting flights, primarily using Airbus A380-800 on the long-haul leg via London Heathrow, with some Boeing 777-300ER service as well. Other one-stop options include KLM on Boeing 787-10 via Amsterdam, Lufthansa on Airbus A350-900 via Munich, and United on Boeing 787-9 via Frankfurt.
Methodology
Aircraft types come from our flight-schedule database, which combines published airline timetables, U.S. government schedule data from the Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), and observed flight operations from the EUROCONTROL/OpenSky Open Performance Data Initiative (OPDI). For U.S. routes the type is grounded in the tail number that actually operated the flight; elsewhere it comes from the airline's filed equipment code. Where the source does not commit to a specific variant we name the aircraft family (for example Airbus A320 family) rather than guess, and where no reliable type is on file the aircraft is omitted rather than estimated. Types describe typical scheduled equipment and can vary with seasonal or day-of-week assignments and last-minute swaps.

Which airline alliances serve flights from San Francisco to Budapest?

There is no nonstop service from San Francisco to Budapest, so the route is flown via one-stop connections. Star Alliance members dominate it — Lufthansa, Swiss, LOT Polish Airlines, United, and Turkish Airlines all connect through their European hubs — alongside SkyTeam's KLM and Air France, and oneworld's British Airways via London. Condor Flugdienst, which connects through Frankfurt, belongs to no alliance.
Methodology
Airlines and weekly frequencies are compiled from our flight-schedule database, which combines published airline timetables, U.S. government schedule data from the Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), and observed flight operations from the EUROCONTROL/OpenSky Open Performance Data Initiative (OPDI). We count each operating carrier's scheduled weekly departures and the days it flies; where there is no nonstop service, connecting carriers are identified by linking scheduled nonstop segments through common hub airports. Where a median fare is shown for a carrier, it reflects the real fares Priceline users found on this route in the last 72 hours.

What are the best airport lounge options when departing from San Francisco?

When departing from San Francisco International Airport, the best lounge options depend on your terminal and access credentials. The Club SFO in Terminal 1 near Gate B4 is a standout Priority Pass and LoungeKey lounge with a full-service bar, spa-style showers, a forest-themed kids' room, and access for passengers regardless of airline or ticket class. For premium cardholders, the American Express Centurion Lounge in Terminal 3 offers excellent dining and a wine bar, though it is closed through 2027. Alaska Lounge in Terminal 1 and United Club locations in Terminal 3 and the International Terminal are also solid choices for eligible travelers.
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Are same‑day changes or standby possible on this route?

Same-day changes and standby vary by airline and fare; flexible and premium cabin tickets generally allow them, while Basic Economy does not.