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Cheapest return flight
£454
Typical prices: £501-£654
Finnair
Wed 12/12Tue 6/3
BUD - LAX • 2 stops
Cheapest one-way flight
£458
Typical prices: £467-£607
Delta
Wed 5/12
BUD - LAX • 1 stop
Direct flights
There are currently no direct flights between Budapest and Los Angeles. You'll need to take a connecting flight to reach the destination.
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When to book
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Our data shows that travellers who book at least 22 weeks in advance save around 21% compared to booking last minute.
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Cheapest • 8% price drop
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Cheapest • Avg £438 (return)
Shortest trip • 14h 06m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Budapest to Los Angeles (BUD-LAX)

 
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Recent return flight deals from Budapest to Los Angeles

Sat, 12 Dec - Sat, 6 Mar
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19:15 - 19:05BUD  Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl-LAX Los Angeles
32h 50m2 stops Helsinki-Vantaa Dallas/Fort Worth
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17:30 - 23:00LAX  Los Angeles-BUD Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl
20h 30m1 stop London Heathrow
£454Multiple Airlines
Thu, 12 Nov - Thu, 26 Nov
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06:30 - 11:45BUD  Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl-LAX Los Angeles
14h 15m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol
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15:20 - 17:10LAX  Los Angeles-BUD Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl
16h 50m1 stop Paris Charles de Gaulle
£454Multiple Airlines
Tue, 6 Oct - Tue, 20 Oct
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06:00 - 14:45BUD  Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl-LAX Los Angeles
17h 45m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol
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18:25 - 22:25LAX  Los Angeles-BUD Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl
19h 00m1 stop Paris Charles de Gaulle
£454Multiple Airlines
Tue, 6 Oct - Fri, 6 Nov
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18:05 - 13:45BUD  Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl-LAX Los Angeles
28h 40m1 stop London Heathrow
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18:30 - 22:00LAX  Los Angeles-BUD Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl
18h 30m1 stop London Heathrow
£455British Airways
Wed, 24 Feb - Sun, 28 Feb
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06:40 - 13:05BUD  Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl-LAX Los Angeles
15h 25m1 stop Frankfurt am Main
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15:00 - 13:40LAX  Los Angeles-BUD Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl
13h 40m1 stop Frankfurt am Main
£468United Airlines
Sun, 21 Feb - Thu, 25 Feb
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06:40 - 13:05BUD  Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl-LAX Los Angeles
15h 25m1 stop Frankfurt am Main
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15:00 - 13:40LAX  Los Angeles-BUD Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl
13h 40m1 stop Frankfurt am Main
£468United Airlines
Fri, 19 Feb - Thu, 25 Feb
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06:40 - 13:05BUD  Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl-LAX Los Angeles
15h 25m1 stop Frankfurt am Main
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15:00 - 13:40LAX  Los Angeles-BUD Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl
13h 40m1 stop Frankfurt am Main
£468United Airlines
Wed, 21 Oct - Wed, 28 Oct
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06:00 - 15:15BUD  Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl-LAX Los Angeles
18h 15m1 stop Munich Franz Josef Strauss
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16:20 - 16:25LAX  Los Angeles-BUD Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl
16h 05m2 stops San Diego Munich Franz Josef Strauss
£485Lufthansa
Mon, 19 Oct - Mon, 26 Oct
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09:45 - 20:21BUD  Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl-LAX Los Angeles
19h 36m2 stops Frankfurt am Main Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
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08:15 - 09:15LAX  Los Angeles-BUD Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl
17h 00m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Frankfurt am Main
£501Lufthansa
Tue, 22 Dec - Thu, 31 Dec
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07:50 - 15:15BUD  Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl-LAX Los Angeles
16h 25m1 stop Munich Franz Josef Strauss
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08:15 - 12:40LAX  Los Angeles-BUD Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl
19h 25m2 stops Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Munich Franz Josef Strauss
£809Lufthansa
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Price, demand, and travel trends for Budapest to Los Angeles flights

Use KAYAK data on prices, travel dates, airlines, and seasonal trends to compare options and book flights from Budapest to Los Angeles with more confidence.

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Budapest to Los Angeles?

Tuesday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Budapest to Los Angeles and is 5% cheaper than the average day. Sunday is the most expensive day with flight prices 11% higher than average. Based on deals found by KAYAK users in the last 12 months.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Budapest to Los Angeles?

•April is the cheapest month to fly from Budapest to Los Angeles at £509 return.
•December (£642) and August (£624) are the most expensive months.
•The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 26% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

When are prices from Budapest to Los Angeles the cheapest?

Flights from Budapest to Los Angeles are cheapest 22 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 21% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

Key details for Budapest to Los Angeles flights

Low season

February

Cheapest flight

£454
Most popular time to fly (9% more expensive on average)
Flights from Budapest to Los Angeles

When to book flights from Budapest to Los Angeles

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Budapest to Los Angeles based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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Your Budapest to Los Angeles flight questions, answered

Find helpful route details based on KAYAK data, including flight times, airports, airlines, and booking questions.

  • Which cabin classes can I book on flights from Budapest to Los Angeles?

    Only Economy class is available on flights from Budapest to Los Angeles.

  • How long is a flight from Budapest to Los Angeles?

    A direct flight from Budapest to Los Angeles takes 0h 00m, covering 6,228 miles.

  • Do I need a passport to fly from Budapest to Los Angeles?

    Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

  • How much should I expect to pay for a Budapest to Los Angeles flight?

    Return flights from Budapest to Los Angeles range from £501 to £654, with an average of £555 over the past 12 months. Anything below £501 counts as a good deal.

  • How expensive are last-minute Budapest to Los Angeles flights?

    Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 4% above the route average of £555. Book 22 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

  • How are flight prices from Budapest to Los Angeles looking right now?

    One-way fares from Budapest to Los Angeles are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £552, which is 6% above the typical average for this route.

  • Which car hire options are available at Los Angeles Airport (LAX)?

    Los Angeles Airport (LAX) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around £3 for economy cars. Top options include:
    • Ace
    • Thrifty
    • Dollar
    • Hertz
    • Alamo

  • Which airports can I use when flying from Budapest to Los Angeles?

    Flights from Budapest to Los Angeles usually depart from Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl (BUD) and arrive at Los Angeles (LAX).

  • Which airports do connecting flights from Budapest to Los Angeles pass through?

    One-stop flights from Budapest to Los Angeles most commonly connect through:

    • Munich Franz Josef Strauss (MUC) – 18% of one-stop connections
    • Kastrup Copenhagen (CPH) – 17% of one-stop connections
    • London Heathrow (LHR) – 12% of one-stop connections
    • Zurich (ZRH) – 11% of one-stop connections

    Munich Franz Josef Strauss (MUC) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

  • Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Budapest to Los Angeles?

    Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 15% on the Budapest to Los Angeles route. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at £532 return on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at £622, a difference of £90. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

  • How much time can I save by choosing a different stopover airport from Budapest to Los Angeles?

    Flying via Helsinki-Vantaa (HEL) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 14h 06m, compared to 14h 45m via Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) and 14h 59m via Vienna Intl (VIE).

  • What is the time difference between Budapest and Los Angeles?

    Los Angeles is 9 hours behind Budapest (Pacific Time vs Central European Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

  • What popular places can I visit in Los Angeles?

    Some of the most popular sights in Los Angeles are Venice Beach, Los Angeles Convention Center, and Crypto.com Arena. These are among the most viewed places in Los Angeles on KAYAK.

  • Which cities can I visit near Los Angeles (LAX)?

    Some major cities you could consider visiting after deplaning from your flight from Budapest to Los Angles at Los Angeles (LAX) are; Santa Monica, Long Beach, and Pasadena. You connect to these nearby cities via public means of transport, such as the FlyAway shuttle buses or a car rental from some of the on site car rentals at LAX.

  • Which Airline should business travelers consider for their flights from Budapest to Los Angeles?

    When looking for flights from Budapest to Los Angeles, business travelers frequently take Lufthansa into account. The Airline offers several distinctive business-friendly amenities, including an on board lounge on Airbus A380, special menus on request, and free bedding materials such as Pillows and blankets for business travelers on a long flights.

  • How convenient are flights from Budapest to Los Angeles for persons with reduced mobility?

    Most airlines that fly from Budapest to Los Angeles provide free wheelchair services to passengers with limited mobility at both the departure and arrival airports. To stand out among many that offer similar services, Lufthansa airline's cabin crew ensures priority boarding for PRMs and offers most of the essential services they may need while on board.

  • Which Airline operating from Budapest to Los Angeles allows on board ticket upgrading?

    If you book a flight on Delta Airlines in business or economy class, you can fly first class by upgrading your ticket and class at a discounted fee. After boarding, the airline may send you an email requesting to upgrade and take the vacant First Class slots at a discounted price.

Your guide to booking Budapest to Los Angeles flights

Get tips on when to book, when to fly, and what to know before your trip.
  • If your dates are flexible, aim for a Tuesday departure instead of Sunday. On this route, Tuesday flights average £532 – about £90 less than Sunday (15% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • For the best chance at a low fare, aim to book around 22 weeks before you fly. On this route, that window historically saves about 21% versus last-minute pricing (KAYAK booking data, last 12 months).
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your Budapest to Los Angeles trip for April. Fares historically average £509 return in that month – typically £133 less than the most expensive month, which is December (based on the last 12 months).
  • If you're arriving late at night and need somewhere to stay, check out these hotels close to Los Angeles Airport.
    - Hyatt Regency Los Angeles International Airport
    - Sonesta Los Angeles Airport LAX
    - Sheraton Gateway Los Angeles Hotel
  • A majority of airlines that fly from Budapest to Los Angeles use Budapest Ferenc Liszt International (BUD) as their point of departure and Los Angeles International (LAX) as their final destination, with the flight having at least one layover. A few of the frequently used layover airports for flights from BUD to LAX are Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN), Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW), and Vienna International Airport (VIE).
  • LAX is the biggest and most significant airport in the greater Los Angeles area. It is, however, not the only airport serving Los Angeles. Long Beach Airport, John Wayne Airport, Hollywood Burbank Airport, and Ontario International Airport are additional airports that serve as entry points to the city. Due to its proximity to the city center, LAX is the airport of choice for many travelers.
  • The FlyAway shuttle bus service is one of the simplest ways to travel from Los Angeles International Airport to several well-known places in Los Angeles. Union Station, Westwood, Hollywood, Long Beach, and San Fernando Valley are just a few of the scheduled stops that FlyAway provides throughout Los Angeles.
  • LOT and Air France Airlines are the dominant airlines flying from Budapest to Los Angeles. Among others, their dominance may be linked to their special meals. The two airlines offer special meals, especially to passengers with certain health complications on request.
  • Austrian Airlines offers some of the most environmentally friendly flights to Los Angeles from Budapest. This Airline produces less carbon dioxide emissions than most of its rivals. The Airline also focuses on Operational Efficiency practices and actively explores and utilizes sustainable aviation fuels to power its flights.

More options for your flight from Budapest to Los Angeles

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