Flying from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO): what you need to know
Flying during a peak time like July? Popular seasons (like summer, Christmas/New Year and spring break) can add another hour at security. Be extra safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
We make it a piece of cake to get a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for flights from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to San Francisco International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Some popular stopovers between BUD and SFO are:
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
Frankfurt Airport
Franz Josef Strauss Airport
Don't forget, you might need a visa to enter United States. Visa requirements can differ and travel documentation requirements are constantly changing. Before reserving your cheap ticket from BUD to SFO, check with your airline and your destination country's local consulate or embassy for up-to-date information.
How to find the cheapest flights from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
The best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to San Francisco International Airport is ر.ق. 1,095. The cheapest price for a return flight is ر.ق. 2,196. Keep in mind that fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
Don't wait until the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap flight tickets from BUD to SFO if you book in advance. Airlines often offer some great early bird rates.
Finding cheap flight tickets from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to San Francisco International Airport is more likely if you can be flexible with your travel dates. Use the 'Whole month' function to see the lowest fares throughout the month and bag a great deal.
Snapping up a cheap ticket from BUD to SFO is easy with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic alerts and we'll get in touch as soon as the price has fallen.
Tailor your trip using filters. Pick your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort your results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to San Francisco International Airport.
Handy information about Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD)
The journey from central Budapest to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport takes about 58 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or get a cab, you'll cover the 24 kilometres in 31 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Catching an early flight from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to San Francisco International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these stays near BUD:
Arriving at San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to San Francisco International Airport. Book one of these accommodation options near SFO instead:
Getting from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to central San Francisco
From San Francisco International Airport, San Francisco is approximately 21 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to get to the centre driving.
It typically takes 47 minutes if you're using public transport.
When to fly to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
August is the most popular month for flights from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to San Francisco International Airport. To escape the crowds, go to San Francisco in February.
Book your flight from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to San Francisco International Airport for September if you'd like to go to San Francisco during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 12 ºC and 22 ºC.
For cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from BUD to SFO in January. Average temperatures are between 6 ºC and 16 ºC then.
More about San Francisco
Start your San Francisco trip right by finding an amazing place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from BUD to SFO, check out our accommodation options including:
Golden Gate Bridge and Alcatraz Island are just the start of the popular attractions to add to your San Francisco must-do list. Keep the adventure rolling by checking out Lombard Street.
Complete your San Francisco trip with hotels and a car rental
You've booked your cheap ticket to San Francisco International Airport — now it's time to find a place to stay, and perhaps even your own set of wheels. We've compared prices across hundreds of companies to bring you the best hotels and car rental deals in San Francisco.
