Cheap Flights from New York to Budapest
Cheap Flights from New York to Budapest
Looking for cheap flights from New York to Budapest? PointsYeah scans award availability across major airline and bank transfer programs in one place, so travelers can compare the lowest points and cash routes faster. Instead of searching each airline separately, users can see pricing from programs like Chase, Amex, Capital One, Citi, and Bilt side by side.
Award prices from New York to Budapest vary by season, cabin, and date, but available award flights can start around 2,831–18,750 points one way, with premium cabins available at higher mileage levels. The live search above allows filtering by cabin, airline, stops, or maximum points to find the best award flights from New York to Budapest for specific travel dates.
2026-11-07
EWR - BUD
Economy | 1 Stop | 9+ left
From 2,831 Pts + $318.1
2026-11-05
JFK - BUD
Economy | 1 Stop | 6 left
From 18,750 Pts + $152.3
2026-11-05
JFK - BUD
Economy | 1 Stop | 8 left
From 18,750 Pts + $152.4
2026-11-05
JFK - BUD
Economy | 1 Stop | 4 left
From 18,750 Pts + $152.4
2026-11-05
JFK - BUD
Economy | 1 Stop | 3 left
From 18,750 Pts + $152.4
2026-11-10
JFK - BUD
Economy | 1 Stop | 9+ left
From 18,750 Pts + $163.6
New York to Budapest flight facts
Distance
4,363 mi
7,021 km in a straight line
Estimated flight time
about 9h 15m
In the air, for the straight-line distance
Time difference
+6h
Budapest is 6 hours ahead of New York.
Airports in New York
EWR · Newark Liberty Intl
JFK · John F Kennedy Intl
LGA · La Guardia
Airports in Budapest
BUD · Budapest Liszt Ferenc Intl
Nearby airport alternatives
Flights Allentown - Budapest · Allentown is 79 mi from New York
Flights Philadelphia - Budapest · Philadelphia is 89 mi from New York
Flights Scranton - Budapest · Scranton is 103 mi from New York
Flights New York - Debrecen · Debrecen is 110 mi from Budapest
Flights New York - Kosice · Kosice is 125 mi from Budapest
Flights New York - Vienna · Vienna is 133 mi from Budapest
Premium cabin flights from New York to Budapest
Premium cabin
2026-11-05
JFK - BUD
Business | 1 Stop | 1 left
From 69,100 Pts + $61.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-05
JFK - BUD
Business | 1 Stop | 1 left
From 69,100 Pts + $61.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-05
JFK - BUD
Business | 1 Stop | 1 left
From 69,100 Pts + $61.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-05
JFK - BUD
Business | 1 Stop | 1 left
From 69,100 Pts + $61.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-05
JFK - BUD
Business | 1 Stop | 1 left
From 69,100 Pts + $61.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-05
JFK - BUD
Business | 1 Stop | 1 left
From 75,000 Pts + $83.7
Selected hotels for your next stay
Budapest (Hungary)
Kozmo Hotel Suites and Spa, an SLH Hotel
From 63,000 Pts or $200
Budapest (Hungary)
Budapest Marriott Hotel
From Pts or $286
Budapest (Hungary)
Dorothea Hotel, Budapest, Autograph Collection
From Pts or $316
Frequently Asked Questions
The cheapest route from New York to Budapest depends on award space, transfer bonuses, and travel dates. PointsYeah compares bank and airline programs in one place so you can find the best points and cash combinations faster.
Yes. Transferable points from Chase, Amex, Capital One, Citi, and Bilt can often be moved to airline partners for flights from New York to Budapest.
Yes. Searching metro codes when available helps compare nearby airport combinations for flights from New York to Budapest.
New York and Budapest are about 4,363 miles (7,021 km) apart in a straight line.
Flying the 4,363-mile straight-line distance takes about 9h 15m in the air, estimated from typical cruising speed. Actual travel time depends on the routing; itineraries with connections take longer.
Budapest is 6 hours ahead of New York.
Departures from New York: Newark Liberty Intl (EWR), John F Kennedy Intl (JFK), La Guardia (LGA). Arrivals in Budapest: Budapest Liszt Ferenc Intl (BUD).
Travelers searching this route also look at other popular routes into Budapest, plus the return trip when we track it. Fares and award space change daily.
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