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Only Economy class is available on flights from Budapest to San Francisco.

A direct flight from Budapest to San Francisco takes 00m, covering 15,792 km.

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.

Return flights from Budapest to San Francisco range from €584 to €778, with an average of €639 over the past 12 months. Anything below €584 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 13% above the €639 route average. Book 19 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about €560 to €4,663. That means the highest observed fare was about 8x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Budapest to San Francisco are currently in line with typical prices for this route. Average one-way fares are about €662.

San Francisco Airport (SFO) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around €56 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Europcar
• Thrifty
• Dollar
• Hertz
• Fox

Flights from Budapest to San Francisco usually depart from Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl (BUD) and arrive at San Francisco (SFO).

One-stop flights from Budapest to San Francisco most commonly connect through:

• Frankfurt am Main (FRA) – 52% of one-stop connections
• Zurich (ZRH) – 15% of one-stop connections
• Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) – 11% of one-stop connections
• Munich Franz Josef Strauss (MUC) – 10% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 17% on flights from Budapest to San Francisco. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at €616 return on average, while Tuesday is the most expensive at €740, a difference of €123.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Flying via Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 14h 10m, compared to 14h 51m via Frankfurt am Main (FRA) and 15h 29m via Munich Franz Josef Strauss (MUC).

San Francisco is 8 hours behind Budapest (Pacific Time vs Central European Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Some of the most popular sights in San Francisco are Union Square, Old St. Mary's Cathedral, and Chase Center. These are among the most viewed places in San Francisco on KAYAK.