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Cheap flights from Cape Town to Budapest from R9 546

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 28/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CPT — BUD
Jun 17 — Jun 241
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Cape Town Intl to Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl are usually found in November or March, booked 54 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Monday and return on a Wednesday

Cheap flight deals from Cape Town to Budapest

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Cape Town (CPT) to Budapest (BUD). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 12 June 2025.

Round-trip from

R12 646

One-way from

R9 546

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

November

Average price

R15 302
Turkish Airlines
  • Turkish Airlines
  • 24/7-31/7
  • 2 total stops
  • 42h 20m total
  • Cape Town to Budapest
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28/6
  • 28/6
  • 3 total stops
  • 49h 35m total
  • Cape Town to Budapest
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High demand for flights, 0% potential price rise
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R4 043 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in June 2025
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Cheapest flights from Cape Town to Budapest
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Cape Town to Budapest. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 12 June 2025.

Mon 3/1117:15CPT - BUD
1 stop16h 00mTurkish Airlines
Mon 10/119:10BUD - CPT
1 stop25h 40mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 9/6R11 866
Tue 23/916:35CPT - BUD
1 stop20h 25mMultiple Airlines
Tue 30/920:30BUD - CPT
2 stops18h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/6R13 921
Thu 11/918:55CPT - BUD
1 stop30h 15mBritish Airways
Sat 20/918:00BUD - CPT
2 stops23h 20mBritish Airways
Deal found 10/6R14 718
Fri 19/913:00CPT - BUD
1 stop24h 50mQatar Airways
Sat 4/1016:05BUD - CPT
1 stop18h 45mQatar Airways
Deal found 11/6R16 082
Thu 24/714:00CPT - BUD
2 stops33h 05mKLM
Thu 31/76:20BUD - CPT
1 stop15h 05mKLM
Deal found 9/6R17 321
Fri 19/913:05CPT - BUD
1 stop32h 35mEmirates
Sat 4/1022:40BUD - CPT
1 stop18h 10mEmirates
Deal found 9/6R20 314

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Customise your flight search to find flights from Cape Town to Budapest that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 594 507 searches. Data last updated 12 June 2025.
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Depart

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Price

Cape TownBudapest

CPT - BUD

CPTBUD

Cape Town Intl

Mon 3/11

17:15-8:15

1 stop16h 00m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Mon 10/11

9:10-11:50

1 stop25h 40m

R11 866

Cape TownBudapest

CPT - BUD

CPTBUD

Cape Town Intl

Tue 23/9

16:35-13:00

1 stop20h 25m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Tue 30/9

20:30-14:35

2 stops18h 05m

R13 921

Cape TownBudapest

CPT - BUD

CPTBUD

Cape Town Intl

Thu 11/9

18:55-1:10

1 stop30h 15m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Sat 20/9

18:00-17:20

2 stops23h 20m

R14 718

Cape TownBudapest

CPT - BUD

CPTBUD

Cape Town Intl

Fri 19/9

13:00-13:50

1 stop24h 50m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Sat 4/10

16:05-10:50

1 stop18h 45m

R16 082

Cape TownBudapest

CPT - BUD

CPTBUD

Cape Town Intl

Thu 24/7

14:00-23:05

2 stops33h 05m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Thu 31/7

6:20-21:25

1 stop15h 05m

R17 321

Cape TownBudapest

CPT - BUD

CPTBUD

Cape Town Intl

Fri 19/9

13:05-21:40

1 stop32h 35m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Sat 4/10

22:40-16:50

1 stop18h 10m

R20 314

Cape TownBudapest

CPT - BUD

CPTBUD

Cape Town Intl

Sat 28/6

18:35-20:10

3 stops49h 35m

R9 546

Cape TownBudapest

CPT - BUD

CPTBUD

Cape Town Intl

Sat 28/6

18:25-14:20

1 stop19h 55m

R11 565

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Deals found on 11/6

Best time to book a flight from Cape Town to Budapest

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Cape Town to Budapest

How far ahead should I book a flight from Cape Town to Budapest?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Cape Town to Budapest. Price data was last updated on 9 June 2025.

The best time to book flights from Cape Town to Budapest is 54 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Cape Town to Budapest?

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to Budapest (average of R589). Flying from Cape Town to Budapest in August is currently the most expensive (average of R840). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from CPT to BUD?

Find hourly flight availability from Cape Town to Budapest. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 12 June 2025.

Unlike at midday, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 19% on flights from Cape Town to Budapest by exploring options for tickets in the morning.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Cape Town to Budapest?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Cape Town to Budapest. Price data was last updated on 16 December 2024.

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Cape Town to Budapest flight should consider departing on Tuesday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday at midday flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Rainfall in Budapest by month

Plan your trip to Budapest by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Budapest ranges from 30.0 - 70.0 inches per month. May is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 70.0 mm. February is typically the driest time to visit Budapest when rainfall is around 30.0 mm.

Temperature in Budapest by month

Plan your trip to Budapest by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Budapest, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 20.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 0.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing Budapest

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Budapest. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Budapest. Reviews last updated 12 June 2025.
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 264 reviews
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Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,3

Food

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 264 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 264 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,3

Food

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.
KLM
7,8
Good
1 358 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 264 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,3

Food

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.
Turkish Airlines
7,3
Good
3 848 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 264 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,3

Food

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Cape Town to Budapest. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Cape Town to Budapest round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from Cape Town to Budapest is Turkish Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as R12 646 on this airline. An additional option worth looking into is KLM, starting at R17 321. Turkish Airlines is priced at 13% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Cape Town to Budapest that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Cape Town to Budapest flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Cape Town to Budapest?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Cape Town to Budapest.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Cape Town to Budapest?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Cape Town to Budapest by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Cape Town to Budapest?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to Budapest (average of R589). Flying from Cape Town to Budapest in August is currently the most expensive (average of R840). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 7 airlines flying from Cape Town to Budapest

Discover the top 7 airlines that operate flights from Cape Town to Budapest. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 594 507 searches. Data last updated 12 June 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
SWISSCheapestR7 955AverageR12 493FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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LufthansaCheapestR10 164AverageR15 089FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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KLMCheapestR10 708AverageR12 368FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR11 598AverageR13 853FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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British AirwaysCheapestR13 084AverageR14 875FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR13 925AverageR17 027FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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EmiratesCheapestR15 828AverageR17 742FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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