Cheap Flights from San Diego to Budapest
Cheap Flights from San Diego to Budapest
Looking for cheap flights from San Diego 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 San Diego to Budapest vary by season, cabin, and date, but available award flights can start around 22,500–57,500 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 San Diego to Budapest for specific travel dates.
2026-12-06
SAN - BUD
Economy | 1 Stop
From 22,500 Pts + $238.8
2026-12-05
SAN - BUD
Business | 1 Stop
From 57,500 Pts + $752.8
San Diego to Budapest flight facts
Distance
6,274 mi
10,097 km in a straight line
Estimated flight time
about 13h
In the air, for the straight-line distance
Time difference
+9h
Budapest is 9 hours ahead of San Diego.
Airports in San Diego
SAN · San Diego Intl
Airports in Budapest
BUD · Budapest Liszt Ferenc Intl
Nearby airport alternatives
Flights Santa Ana - Budapest · Santa Ana is 76 mi from San Diego
Flights Ontario - Budapest · Ontario is 94 mi from San Diego
Flights Los Angeles - Budapest · Los Angeles is 109 mi from San Diego
Flights San Diego - Vienna · Vienna is 133 mi from Budapest
Flights San Diego - Krakow · Krakow is 184 mi from Budapest
Premium cabin flights from San Diego to Budapest
Premium cabin
2026-12-05
SAN - BUD
Business | 1 Stop
From 57,500 Pts + $752.8
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 San Diego 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 San Diego to Budapest.
Yes. Searching metro codes when available helps compare nearby airport combinations for flights from San Diego to Budapest.
San Diego and Budapest are about 6,274 miles (10,097 km) apart in a straight line.
Flying the 6,274-mile straight-line distance takes about 13h in the air, estimated from typical cruising speed. Actual travel time depends on the routing; itineraries with connections take longer.
Budapest is 9 hours ahead of San Diego.
Departures from San Diego: San Diego Intl (SAN). 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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