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Flight deals from New York to Budapest Airport

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from New York to Budapest Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from £366. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Is this a good flight price? We’ll tell you.We compare today’s New York to Budapest Airport prices with what travellers usually pay, so you can see if now’s a good time to book, or if it’s worth waiting.
Budapest.£326 per passenger.Departing Thu, 1 Oct, returning Tue, 20 Oct.Return flight with Scandinavian Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Scandinavian Airlines, departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Thu, 1 Oct, arriving in Budapest.Inbound indirect flight with Scandinavian Airlines, departs from Budapest on Tue, 20 Oct, arriving in New York John F. Kennedy.Price includes taxes and charges.From £326, select.
Budapest.£339 per passenger.Departing Mon, 27 Apr, returning Mon, 4 May.Return flight with Scandinavian Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Scandinavian Airlines, departs from New York Newark on Mon, 27 Apr, arriving in Budapest.Inbound indirect flight with Scandinavian Airlines, departs from Budapest on Mon, 4 May, arriving in New York John F. Kennedy.Price includes taxes and charges.From £339, select.
Budapest.£345 per passenger.Departing Fri, 18 Sep, returning Sun, 27 Sep.Return flight with Scandinavian Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Scandinavian Airlines, departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Fri, 18 Sep, arriving in Budapest.Inbound indirect flight with Scandinavian Airlines, departs from Budapest on Sun, 27 Sep, arriving in New York John F. Kennedy.Price includes taxes and charges.From £345, select.
Budapest.£366 per passenger.Departing Thu, 16 Apr, returning Wed, 22 Apr.Return flight with Scandinavian Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Scandinavian Airlines, departs from New York Newark on Thu, 16 Apr, arriving in Budapest.Inbound indirect flight with Scandinavian Airlines, departs from Budapest on Wed, 22 Apr, arriving in New York Newark.Price includes taxes and charges.From £366, select.
Budapest.£366 per passenger.Departing Thu, 7 May, returning Thu, 14 May.Return flight with Scandinavian Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Scandinavian Airlines, departs from New York Newark on Thu, 7 May, arriving in Budapest.Inbound indirect flight with Scandinavian Airlines, departs from Budapest on Thu, 14 May, arriving in New York John F. Kennedy.Price includes taxes and charges.From £366, select.
Budapest.£367 per passenger.Departing Tue, 23 Feb, returning Tue, 9 Mar.Return flight with Scandinavian Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Scandinavian Airlines, departs from New York Newark on Tue, 23 Feb, arriving in Budapest.Inbound indirect flight with Scandinavian Airlines, departs from Budapest on Tue, 9 Mar, arriving in New York Newark.Price includes taxes and charges.From £367, select.
Budapest.£367 per passenger.Departing Tue, 17 Nov, returning Tue, 1 Dec.Return flight with Scandinavian Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Scandinavian Airlines, departs from New York Newark on Tue, 17 Nov, arriving in Budapest.Inbound indirect flight with Scandinavian Airlines, departs from Budapest on Tue, 1 Dec, arriving in New York Newark.Price includes taxes and charges.From £367, select.
Budapest.£367 per passenger.Departing Tue, 1 Dec, returning Tue, 8 Dec.Return flight with Scandinavian Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Scandinavian Airlines, departs from New York Newark on Tue, 1 Dec, arriving in Budapest.Inbound indirect flight with Scandinavian Airlines, departs from Budapest on Tue, 8 Dec, arriving in New York Newark.Price includes taxes and charges.From £367, select.
Budapest.£379 per passenger.Departing Sun, 22 Mar, returning Sun, 5 Apr.Return flight with Air Serbia.Outbound indirect flight with Air Serbia, departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Sun, 22 Mar, arriving in Budapest.Inbound indirect flight with Air Serbia, departs from Budapest on Sun, 5 Apr, arriving in New York John F. Kennedy.Price includes taxes and charges.From £379, select.
Budapest.£386 per passenger.Departing Tue, 17 Mar, returning Tue, 24 Mar.Return flight with Lufthansa and Austrian Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Lufthansa, departs from New York Newark on Tue, 17 Mar, arriving in Budapest.Inbound indirect flight with Austrian Airlines, departs from Budapest on Tue, 24 Mar, arriving in New York John F. Kennedy.Price includes taxes and charges.From £386, select.
Budapest.£388 per passenger.Departing Fri, 18 Sep, returning Mon, 12 Oct.Return flight with Scandinavian Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Scandinavian Airlines, departs from New York Newark on Fri, 18 Sep, arriving in Budapest.Inbound indirect flight with Scandinavian Airlines, departs from Budapest on Mon, 12 Oct, arriving in New York John F. Kennedy.Price includes taxes and charges.From £388, select.
Budapest.£392 per passenger.Departing Fri, 14 Aug, returning Tue, 1 Sep.Return flight with Scandinavian Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Scandinavian Airlines, departs from New York Newark on Fri, 14 Aug, arriving in Budapest.Inbound indirect flight with Scandinavian Airlines, departs from Budapest on Tue, 1 Sep, arriving in New York Newark.Price includes taxes and charges.From £392, select.
Budapest.£392 per passenger.Departing Fri, 13 Nov, returning Thu, 19 Nov.Return flight with Scandinavian Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Scandinavian Airlines, departs from New York Newark on Fri, 13 Nov, arriving in Budapest.Inbound indirect flight with Scandinavian Airlines, departs from Budapest on Thu, 19 Nov, arriving in New York Newark.Price includes taxes and charges.From £392, select.
Budapest.£392 per passenger.Departing Thu, 4 Feb, returning Thu, 18 Feb.Return flight with Scandinavian Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Scandinavian Airlines, departs from New York Newark on Thu, 4 Feb, arriving in Budapest.Inbound indirect flight with Scandinavian Airlines, departs from Budapest on Thu, 18 Feb, arriving in New York Newark.Price includes taxes and charges.From £392, select.
Budapest.£404 per passenger.Departing Tue, 18 Aug, returning Mon, 24 Aug.Return flight with Air Canada.Outbound indirect flight with Air Canada, departs from New York Newark on Tue, 18 Aug, arriving in Budapest.Inbound indirect flight with Air Canada, departs from Budapest on Mon, 24 Aug, arriving in New York Newark.Price includes taxes and charges.From £404, select.
Budapest.£407 per passenger.Departing Wed, 28 Oct, returning Mon, 2 Nov.Return flight with SWISS.Outbound indirect flight with SWISS, departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Wed, 28 Oct, arriving in Budapest.Inbound indirect flight with SWISS, departs from Budapest on Mon, 2 Nov, arriving in New York John F. Kennedy.Price includes taxes and charges.From £407, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from New York to Budapest

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like New York to Budapest flights are currently cheapest in October.
Mar
from £386
Apr
from £366
May
from £366
Jun
from £468
Jul
from £494
Aug
from £404
Sep
from £345
Oct
from £326
Nov
from £392
Dec
from £367
Jan
from £415
Feb
from £392

New York to Budapest: Alternative routes

Compare routes from New York to Budapest below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Budapest.

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Cheapest month to flyOctober

Check out these Budapest hotels

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Mamaison Vibe Hotel Downtown Budapest
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Maison 45 - Luxury Boutique Hotel
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Aria Hotel Budapest by Library Hotel Collection
0.60 miles from city centre
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Mamaison Vibe Hotel Downtown Budapest
0.37 miles from city centre
£82
Per night
Maison 45 - Luxury Boutique Hotel
0.96 miles from city centre
£217
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Aria Hotel Budapest by Library Hotel Collection
0.60 miles from city centre
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Finding cheap flights from New York to Budapest: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from New York to Budapest is £326. 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 New York to Budapest. But we found flights with one stop from £326.
As of March 2026, there are no flights flying from New York to Budapest.
The cheapest month to fly from New York to Budapest is usually October.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it is currently cheapest to fly from New York to Budapest Airport on Thursday, 1 October 2026.
No airlines currently offer direct flights between New York and Budapest 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 Budapest 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 Budapest is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
The cheapest airline that flies to Budapest is Scandinavian Airlines .

Travelling from New York to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD): What you need to know

  • Budapest is six hours ahead of New York. Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport is located in Budapest, which operates on the UTC+1 timezone.

  • Leave plenty of time to get on your flight from New York to BUD. Generally, it's best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.

  • July is a busy time to fly out. If you're heading away then or around a major holiday like Fourth of July, be there even earlier. Aim for at least two hours ahead for domestic flights and up to four hours for international journeys.

Airports in New York

New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)

  • We make it a piece of cake to book cheap flights from New York to BUD with a stopover. To explore all your options departing from New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK), deselect 'Direct flights only.' Next, choose a flight with a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Top stopovers between JFK and BUD include:

    • Frankfurt Airport (FRA)

    • Zurich Airport (ZRH)

    • Vienna International Airport (VIE)

  • The journey from central New York to JFK takes about 50 minutes by public transport. If you drive, ride-share or grab a taxi, you'll cover the 24 kms (15 miles) in 45 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.

  • Want an easy start to your holiday? Stay near New York John F. Kennedy International Airport. Whether you have an early flight from New York to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are just what you're after:

  • Of all flights leaving New York John F. Kennedy International Airport, 73% land on schedule at their destination.

  • JFK is located at JFK Airport.

Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)

  • Tick a new place off your list or just take a moment to reset with a stopover. If you'd like to break up your flight from New York to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport, check out these options when heading out from Newark Liberty International Airport:

    • Frankfurt Airport (FRA)

    • Munich Franz Joseph Strauss Airport (MUC)

    • Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP)

  • With public transport, you can travel from central New York to EWR in about 1 hour. The terminal is roughly 24 kms (15 miles) away, and making the trip by car will take approximately 35 minutes.

  • Get your holiday started early with an extra night away from home. Before catching your New York to BUD flight, kick back in one of these hotels close to Newark Liberty International Airport:

  • Looking at how often flights stay on schedule, Newark Liberty International Airport has an on-time arrival rate of 71%.

  • The address for EWR is Building 1, Conrad Road.

New York LaGuardia Airport (LGA)

  • From the centre of New York, LGA is around 13 kms (8 miles) away. It'll take you roughly 30 minutes to get there by car and 55 minutes or so if you use public transport.

  • Relax in bed for a little longer and still make your New York to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport flight with plenty of time to spare. These hotels near New York LaGuardia Airport make getting to the terminal a breeze if you're flying out first thing:

  • The on-time performance record of LGA is 69%. To put it simply, that's how often flights from this airport arrive at their destination as planned.

  • New York LaGuardia Airport is located at Hangar 7 Centre.

About Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD)

Getting from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) to central Budapest

  • Central Budapest is around 16 kms (10 miles) from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport and takes about 25 minutes to reach by car. See what your options are for heading into the city, whether that's with a taxi, car hire or ride-share.

  • Travelling by public transport takes about 40 minutes.

How to find the cheapest flights from New York to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD)

  • The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from New York to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport is £162. For a return flight on this route, the best price is £326. Depending on when you book and the availability, these fares can change.

  • Booking in advance is often the key to finding a cheap flight from New York to BUD. Airlines adjust prices based on demand, so the closer you get to departure, the more expensive your ticket may be.

  • Cheap New York to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport tickets are easier to find when your dates are flexible. Use the 'Whole month' search function to compare fares across the month and then fly out on the cheapest day.

  • There's no need to check every day to find out if prices have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you as soon as a new deal shows up on plane tickets from New York to BUD.

  • Tailor your trip using filters. Pick your preferred departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from New York to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport.

The best time to fly from New York to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD)

  • June is when most people book flights from New York to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD). Visit Budapest in December for a quieter experience.

  • The warmest month in Budapest is August, with temperatures ranging between 15ºC and 33ºC. Lock in your New York to BUD plane ticket then if this is the type of weather you enjoy.

  • January has temperatures of between -8ºC and 6ºC. Look for cheap tickets from New York to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.

More about Budapest

  • When it comes to searching for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the best places to stay in Budapest right here. Browse these options once you've locked in your flight from New York to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport:

  • Your Budapest visit should come with a side of sightseeing. Attractions worth exploring include Fisherman's Bastion, Hungarian Parliament Building and St. Stephen's Basilica.

Explore more of Hungary

  • You've done Budapest, now it's time to explore other parts of Hungary. Travel around 177 kms (110 miles) east to Debrecen to check off its top sights. From Hortobágy National Park to Nagyerdei Park and Debreceni Zsinagóga, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.

  • Around 137 kms (85 miles) northeast of Budapest, Miskolc is another essential stop in Hungary. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Miskolctapolca Cave Bath, Bukk National Park and Diósgyőr: Történelmi Emlékhely.

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