International route
Cheap flights from Budapest to New York
Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK). 4,360 miles, connecting flights only.
BUD to JFK at a glance
Computed from airline schedules and the fares we track for this route. Refreshed several times a day.
- Distance
- 4,360 milesgreat-circle
- Typical flight time
- 9h 10mif flown nonstop
- Nonstop airlines
- None (connecting only)
- Nonstop flights per day
- 0connections available
- Cheapest month
- January 2027over the next six months
- Best day to fly
- Tuesday19% less than Sunday
- Time difference
- 6h behindNew York vs Budapest
Budapest to New York
Round trips from $352
Per traveler, taxes and fees included. Lowest fare we found departs Wed, Jan 6.
Cheapest month: January 2027
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Lowest round-trip economy fare per traveler in each of the next six months, taxes and fees included. Select a month to search that date.
Airlines flying Budapest to New York
No nonstop service: 14 airlines offer one-stop itineraries.
- EIAer LingusConnecting via DUB, SNN · first checked bag from $70
- AFAir FranceSkyTeamConnecting via CDG, ORY · first checked bag from $75
- OSAustrian AirlinesStar AllianceConnecting via VIE · first checked bag from $75
- BABritish AirwaysoneworldConnecting via LHR, LGW · first checked bag from $75
- AYFinnaironeworldConnecting via HEL · first checked bag from $70
- IBIberiaoneworldConnecting via MAD · first checked bag from $70
- AZITA AirwaysConnecting via FCO, MXP · first checked bag from $70
- KLKLM Royal Dutch AirlinesSkyTeamConnecting via AMS · first checked bag from $75
- LHLufthansaStar AllianceConnecting via MUC · first checked bag from $75
- NONorse Atlantic AirwaysLow-costConnecting via LGW, OSL · first checked bag from $80
- SKSAS Scandinavian AirlinesSkyTeamConnecting via CPH, ARN · first checked bag from $70
- TPTAP Air PortugalStar AllianceConnecting via LIS, OPO · first checked bag from $70
- TKTurkish AirlinesStar AllianceConnecting via IST · first checked bag from $70
- VSVirgin AtlanticSkyTeamConnecting via LHR, MAN · first checked bag from $75
Connecting options
Hubs where one airline can carry you on both legs, most choices first.
- London (LHR)BAVS2 airlines
- London (LGW)BANO2 airlines
- Manchester (MAN)VS1 airline
- Dublin (DUB)EI1 airline
- Shannon (SNN)EI1 airline
Which airport should I use?
BudapestNew York has 3 airports. Fares can differ by $50 to $150 round trip between them, so check the alternatives before you book.
Tips for this route
- There is no scheduled nonstop between BUD and JFK. Every itinerary connects, most often through LHR, LGW or MAN, so sort results by total travel time rather than price alone.
- January 2027 is the cheapest month to fly over the next six months, with round trips from $352; September 2026 is the most expensive at $451 and up, a difference of $99 per traveler.
- Departing on a Tuesday averages 19% less than a Sunday on this route. If your dates are flexible, shift the outbound by a day or two and check the calendar view before you book.
- Book 2 to 5 months ahead for the best fares; long-haul seats sell out earliest for summer and holiday travel.
- New York is 6 hours behind Budapest. A morning departure lands in New York with most of the day left; an evening flight arrives close to local dinner time.
Destination guide
New York: Three airports, five boroughs, endless reasons to go
New York is the most-flown destination in the US, served by JFK, LaGuardia and Newark. Fares are competitive year-round thanks to nonstop service from nearly every major airport, and the subway makes a car unnecessary.
Best time to visit: April–June and September–early November bring mild weather and manageable crowds. December is magical but expensive; January and February have the lowest fares and hotel rates.
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Search Budapest to New YorkBudapest to New York: common questions
How long is the flight from Budapest to New York?
There are no nonstop flights, so the trip from Budapest (BUD) to New York (JFK) takes 9h 10m of flying plus a layover, usually 12h 10m or more door to door across 4,360 miles.
Which airlines fly nonstop from BUD to JFK?
No airline currently flies nonstop between Budapest (BUD) and New York (JFK). The most common connections are through LHR, LGW and MAN.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Budapest to New York?
Over the next six months, January 2027 has the lowest round-trip fares from Budapest (BUD) to New York (JFK), starting at $352 per traveler including taxes and fees. Within any month, Tuesday departures average the lowest prices.
How far in advance should I book Budapest to New York flights?
Book 2 to 5 months ahead for the best fares; long-haul seats sell out earliest for summer and holiday travel. Air1 Tickets includes free cancellation within 24 hours of booking on every fare, so you can lock in a good price and keep looking.
What is the time difference between Budapest and New York?
New York is 6 hours behind Budapest. BUD is on Europe/Budapest time and JFK on America/New York time. Departure and arrival times in search results are always shown in local time at each airport.
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