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Flight deals from Cape Town to Budapest

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Cape Town Airport to Budapest Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from Rs219,372. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Budapest.Rs74,134 per passenger.Departing Sat, 19 Sep.One-way flight with Norse Atlantic Airways (UK).Outbound indirect flight with Norse Atlantic Airways (UK), departs from Cape Town on Sat, 19 Sep, arriving in Budapest.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs74,134, select.
Budapest.Rs79,320 per passenger.Departing Sun, 11 Oct.One-way flight with Norse Atlantic Airways (UK).Outbound indirect flight with Norse Atlantic Airways (UK), departs from Cape Town on Sun, 11 Oct, arriving in Budapest.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs79,320, select.
Budapest.Rs97,361 per passenger.Departing Thu, 5 Nov.One-way flight with Norse Atlantic Airways (UK).Outbound indirect flight with Norse Atlantic Airways (UK), departs from Cape Town on Thu, 5 Nov, arriving in Budapest.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs97,361, select.
Budapest.Rs118,567 per passenger.Departing Fri, 22 Jan.One-way flight with Norse Atlantic Airways (UK).Outbound indirect flight with Norse Atlantic Airways (UK), departs from Cape Town on Fri, 22 Jan, arriving in Budapest.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs118,567, select.
Budapest.Rs134,778 per passenger.Departing Tue, 29 Dec.One-way flight with Turkish Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departs from Cape Town on Tue, 29 Dec, arriving in Budapest.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs134,778, select.
Budapest.Rs135,891 per passenger.Departing Mon, 6 Jul.One-way flight with Turkish Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departs from Cape Town on Mon, 6 Jul, arriving in Budapest.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs135,891, select.
Budapest.Rs136,375 per passenger.Departing Mon, 24 May.One-way flight with Turkish Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departs from Cape Town on Mon, 24 May, arriving in Budapest.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs136,375, select.
Budapest.Rs146,538 per passenger.Departing Tue, 18 Aug.One-way flight with Turkish Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departs from Cape Town on Tue, 18 Aug, arriving in Budapest.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs146,538, select.
Budapest.Rs147,295 per passenger.Departing Tue, 23 Mar.One-way flight with Turkish Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departs from Cape Town on Tue, 23 Mar, arriving in Budapest.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs147,295, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Cape Town to Budapest

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Cape Town to Budapest flights are currently cheapest in September.
Jul
from Rs135,843
Aug
from Rs146,485
Sep
from Rs74,108
Oct
from Rs79,292
Nov
from Rs97,326
Dec
from Rs134,730
Jan
from Rs118,525
Feb
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Mar
from Rs147,242
Apr
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May
from Rs136,327
Jun
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Cape Town to Budapest: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Cape Town to Budapest below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Budapest.

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Cape Town to Budapest: Flight information

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Cheapest flight foundRs74,134
Cheapest month to flySeptember

Finding cheap flights from Cape Town to Budapest: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Cape Town to Budapest is Rs172,306. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
Currently, there are no airlines that fly direct from Cape Town to Budapest. But we found flights with one or more stops from Rs172,367.
As of July 2026, there are no flights flying from Cape Town to Budapest.
The cheapest month to fly from Cape Town to Budapest is usually September.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Cape Town Airport to Budapest Airport on Saturday, 19 September 2026.
No airlines currently offer direct flights between Cape Town Airport and Budapest Airport. Most routes have one or more stops.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Budapest but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.

We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Budapest is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

Currently, Condor offers the cheapest flight tickets to Budapest.

Flying from Cape Town Airport (CPT) to Budapest Airport (BUD): what you need to know

  • Budapest's timezone is UTC+1, making Budapest one hour behind Cape Town.

  • Your CPT to BUD flight won't wait if you're running late, so don't forget to check in on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.

  • During popular months such as November, you'll want to get to the airport earlier. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight when you fly during peak periods in general.

  • We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Cape Town Airport to Budapest Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Top stopovers between CPT and BUD include:

    • Istanbul Airport

    • Frankfurt am Main Airport

    • Munich Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from Cape Town Airport (CPT) to Budapest Airport (BUD)

  • Rs74,108 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Cape Town Airport to Budapest Airport flight. Return flights start from Rs172,367. These prices may change based on demand.

  • Don't wait until the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from CPT to BUD if you book in advance. Airlines often have some amazing early bird rates.

  • The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest flights from Cape Town Airport to Budapest Airport throughout the month. It's a good way to find a bargain if your travel plans aren't set in stone.

  • There's no need to check every day to find out if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you as soon as there's a new deal on cheap flights from CPT to BUD.

  • Tailor your flights with filters. Select your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort the results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Cape Town Airport to Budapest Airport.

Handy information about Cape Town Airport (CPT)

  • Cape Town Airport gets high marks for on-time performance. 81% of flights that take off from CPT arrive at their destination on time.

  • Central Cape Town to Cape Town Airport is around 19 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 25 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi.

  • Planning to catch public transport? Expect a trip time of around 35 minutes.

  • Looking for a convenient hotel close to CPT? If you're boarding an early flight from Cape Town Airport to Budapest Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:

Arriving at Budapest Airport (BUD)

When to fly to Budapest Airport (BUD)

  • It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from Cape Town Airport to Budapest Airport. June is the busiest month to visit Budapest. If you prefer a quieter vibe, go in March.

  • The warmest month in Budapest is August, with temperatures ranging between 15ºC and 33ºC. Book your flights from Cape Town Airport to Budapest Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.

  • Search for cheap tickets from CPT to BUD in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -8ºC and 6ºC on average.

Explore more of Hungary

  • Budapest is always a good idea, but there are so many other parts of Hungary just waiting to be discovered. Around 193 kilometres east of Budapest, a trip to Debrecen will fill your itinerary to the brim. Check out popular attractions like Hortobágy National Park, Nagyerdei Park and Debreceni Zsinagóga.

  • Around 145 kilometres north-east of Budapest, Miskolc is another favourite stop in Hungary. Experience major highlights starting with Miskolctapolca Cave Bath, Bukk National Park and Diósgyőr: Történelmi Emlékhely.

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