Question 1

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Budapest?

Accepted Answer

The cheapest day to depart from Cape Town to Budapest is on a Tuesday. Travellers who choose to depart for Budapest on a Tuesday will often find tickets for as low as R13 731. Be sure to avoid booking your departure on a Saturday as prices are generally higher than usual. According to our data, the average ticket price to Budapest on Saturday is R18 028.

Question 2

Which stopover airport offers the lowest fares from Cape Town to Budapest?

Accepted Answer

Flights via Munich (MUC) offer the lowest average return price of R14 183.

Question 3

Which stopover airport has the shortest travel time from Cape Town to Budapest?

Accepted Answer

Flights connecting via Munich (MUC) have the shortest average one-way travel time: 14h 55m.

Question 4

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to Budapest?

Accepted Answer

Our data shows that the cheapest Cape Town to Budapest flights are usually those with departure times in the morning. Our users have found flights to Budapest in the morning for as low as R13 767. Try not to purchase tickets at midday because they tend to be around R16 835. Of course, these prices can vary depending on the time of year and what airport you fly to.

Question 5

What is the cheapest month to fly to Budapest?

Accepted Answer

The cheapest month to fly to Budapest from Cape Town is in November. Flight prices, which tend to average around R11 855, are often lower during this time because this is during the off-season. If you don’t want to visit Budapest in November, then you should wait until March to fly from Cape Town, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of R13 467.

Question 6

Which airlines fly to Budapest?

Accepted Answer

Turkish Airlines, SWISS and Lufthansa are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Budapest from Cape Town according to our data. Turkish Airlines is the first choice among our users, with 33% of people opting to fly with this airline when travelling to Budapest. Keep in mind that there are 7 different airlines that fly to Budapest on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

Question 7

Which airport is the most popular for stopovers for flights between Cape Town and Budapest?

Accepted Answer

Doha (DOH) was the most common stop: 44% of momondo users choosing one-stop flights on this route connected there.

Question 8

What is the cheapest airline that flies from Cape Town Intl to Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl?

Accepted Answer

Turkish Airlines is the most popular carrier operating from Cape Town Intl to Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Question 9

How far in advance should I book a flight to Budapest?

Accepted Answer

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Budapest from Cape Town when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Budapest for around R14 762 when searching weeks before you fly. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Budapest from Cape Town for as low as R12 446 on momondo.

Question 10

Which stopover airport has the shortest connection time from Cape Town to Budapest?

Accepted Answer

Zurich (ZRH) has the shortest average stopover time for this route: 1h 25m.

Question 11

What is the typical price of a round-trip flight between Cape Town and Budapest?

Accepted Answer

Prices are currently low for flights on this route.Typical prices usually range from R13 359 to R17 998.
The lowest price recently found on this route was R13 109.

Question 12

How have Cape Town to Budapest flight prices changed over time?

Accepted Answer

As of July 2025, prices for Cape Town to Budapest flights are approximately 5% more expensive when compared to flights at the same time last year.

Question 13

When did momondo last update prices for flights from Cape Town Intl Airport to Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl Airport?

Accepted Answer

Prices for flights from Cape Town Intl Airport to Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl Airport are refreshed on a daily basis.

Question 14

How many operators does momondo search for flights from Cape Town Intl Airport to Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl Airport?

Accepted Answer

There are 7 operators available for flights from Cape Town Intl Airport to Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl Airport as of July 2025.

Question 15

How old do you have to be to fly from Cape Town Intl Airport to Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl Airport?

Accepted Answer

The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines offering an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their age restrictions, such as regulations concerning flight duration, timing, and stopovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Cape Town Intl Airport to Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl Airport.

Question 16

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl Airport?

Accepted Answer

The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl Airport may differ based on your itinerary and personal situation. Typically, you should have several documents on hand, such as a national ID card or driver's licence and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl Airport. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

Best price found	R6 017
Fastest flight time	14h 35m
Direct flights	None
Airports in Budapest	1 airport

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SWISS	PriceFrom R8 066	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,5 1 686 reviews	Search SWISS flights
Lufthansa	PriceFrom R10 389	Free Cancellation	Rating 6,8 7 269 reviews	Search Lufthansa flights
KLM	PriceFrom R10 827	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,8 1 383 reviews	Search KLM flights
Turkish Airlines	PriceFrom R11 738	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,3 3 928 reviews	Search Turkish Airlines flights
British Airways	PriceFrom R13 230	Free Cancellation	Rating 6,6 7 217 reviews	Search British Airways flights
Qatar Airways	PriceFrom R14 080	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,4 3 607 reviews	Search Qatar Airways flights
Emirates	PriceFrom R16 649	Free Cancellation	Rating 8,1 3 299 reviews	Search Emirates flights

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What is the typical price of a round-trip flight between Cape Town and Budapest?

What is the cheapest month to fly to Budapest?

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Budapest?

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to Budapest?

How far in advance should I book a flight to Budapest?

How have Cape Town to Budapest flight prices changed over time?

As of July 2025, prices for Cape Town to Budapest flights are approximately 5% more expensive when compared to flights at the same time last year.

What is the cheapest airline that flies from Cape Town Intl to Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl?

Turkish Airlines is the most popular carrier operating from Cape Town Intl to Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Which airlines fly to Budapest?

Which airport is the most popular for stopovers for flights between Cape Town and Budapest?

Doha (DOH) was the most common stop: 44% of momondo users choosing one-stop flights on this route connected there.

Which stopover airport offers the lowest fares from Cape Town to Budapest?

Flights via Munich (MUC) offer the lowest average return price of R14 183.

Which stopover airport has the shortest travel time from Cape Town to Budapest?

Flights connecting via Munich (MUC) have the shortest average one-way travel time: 14h 55m.

Which stopover airport has the shortest connection time from Cape Town to Budapest?

Zurich (ZRH) has the shortest average stopover time for this route: 1h 25m.

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