Statistics on Los Angeles -Budapest flights: what is the right price and when to buy your plane ticket?
Best time to go: what is the RIGHT price for a round-trip flight to Budapest (from: Los Angeles )
The average price to go to Budapest from Los Angeles airport is $ 808 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 646 (in february) and $ 1125 (in july), which is a saving of $ 162 or a surplus of $ 318 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.
The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $611 to $666 and it is generally more economical to leave on a tuesday and return on a wednesday on a flight with 1 or more layovers.
Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to Budapest before booking your flight.
If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your Los Angeles -Budapest plane ticket.
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 60000 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Budapest from Los Angeles and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.
Average price depending on the departure month
Data analysis:
By leaving in february, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 646, saving $ 162 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 808). Conversely, july will be the most expensive ($ 1125).
Flight Los Angeles -Budapest: when is the best time to go for the best price?
| Month | Good price* | Average price | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | $ 596 | $ 669 | good price |
| February | $ 583 | $ 646 the cheapest | very good price |
| March | $ 592 | $ 684 | good price |
| April | $ 612 | $ 694 | good price |
| May | $ 637 | $ 783 | good price |
| June | $ 837 | $ 1023 | high price |
| July | $ 937 | $ 1125 the most expensive | very high price |
| August | $ 769 | $ 902 | fair price |
| September | $ 654 | $ 773 | good price |
| October | $ 623 | $ 738 | good price |
| November | $ 624 | $ 714 | good price |
| December | $ 684 | $ 937 | fair price |
*great price to buy your plane ticket: if you see this price or cheaper during your flight search, go for it and buy it!
Price breakdown to travel from Los Angeles to Budapest
Data analysis:
The prices for flights from Los Angeles to Budapest range from $444 to $1387. 2% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $444 to $500), 1% at the maximum price (from $1332 to $1387). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $611 to $666 (16% of tickets).
Cheapest airlines for the Los Angeles ->Budapest flight
There are 21 companies that serve Los Angeles from Budapest airport: Turkish Airlines, Finnair, United, British Airways, LOT, norse atlantic airways (uk), Lufthansa, Swiss, Norwegian, Spirit Airlines, Air France, norse atlantic airways, WestJet, KLM, Air Canada, Iberia, Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Condor, jetBlue and French bee.
Data analysis:
Of the 60000 flights analyzed in previous years, Turkish Airlines was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (17% of the time) on the Los Angeles ->Budapest route.
Which day of the week to leave?
Data analysis:
Statistically, Los Angeles -Budapest flights departing on a tuesday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a tuesday as your departure date, you can save an average of $35. On the other hand, departing on a saturday may cost you an additional $48.
Which day of the week to come back?
Data analysis:
Statistically, return flights from Budapest to Los Angeles departing on a wednesday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a wednesday for your return date, you will save an average of $35. Conversely, departing from Budapest on a saturday may cost you an additional $49.
Top prices Los Angeles -Budapest
| Round trip | Dates | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles → Budapest | 11-09 to 18-09-2024 | $ 570 | layover flight with Frontier Airlines |
| Los Angeles → Budapest | 06-10 to 20-10-2024 | $ 527 | layover flight with norse atlantic airways (uk) |
| Los Angeles → Budapest | 05-11 to 11-11-2024 | $ 520 | layover flight with Swiss |
| Los Angeles → Budapest | 06-11 to 11-11-2024 | $ 514 | layover flight with Swiss |
| Los Angeles → Budapest | 01-01 to 08-01-2025 | $ 554 | layover flight with British Airways |
| Los Angeles → Budapest | 05-01 to 19-01-2025 | $ 568 | layover flight with Finnair |
| Los Angeles → Budapest | 06-01 to 20-01-2025 | $ 544 | layover flight with Finnair |
| Los Angeles → Budapest | 07-01 to 21-01-2025 | $ 548 | layover flight with American Airlines |
| Los Angeles → Budapest | 04-02 to 18-02-2025 | $ 530 | layover flight with Finnair |
| Los Angeles → Budapest | 05-02 to 19-02-2025 | $ 529 | layover flight with Swiss |
When to book your flight Los Angeles - Budapest to get the cheapest price?
Statistically, you will make the biggest savings by buying your plane ticket between 3 to 4 months in advance. However, you may end up paying a high price if you book between 11 to 12 months in advance.
Did you know: the price of plane tickets not only varies depending on how far in advance you book, but also on the day of the week you book! So, to maximize your chances of getting the best price for a Los Angeles -Budapest flight, it is recommended to book your ticket on a sunday.
How far in advance should I buy my flight?
Data analysis:
To get the cheapest flight ticket from Los Angeles to Budapest, it is recommended to buy it 3 to 4 months before departure (it is then on average 718 $, which is a saving of 90 $ compared to the overall average price). On the other hand, if you buy your ticket 11 to 12 months in advance, you will pay the full price (128 $ more than the average price).
Depending on the departure month
The best time to buy your Los Angeles to Budapest flight ticket may vary depending on your departure month. Therefore, we offer you statistics on when to book your flight month by month.
| Departure on... | How far in advance should I book? |
|---|---|
| January | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 606 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 657), 3 to 4 months ($ 649), 5 to 6 months ($ 651), 7 to 8 months ($ 662) |
| February | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 576 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 613), 2 to 3 months ($ 597) |
| March | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 616 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 647), 2 to 3 months ($ 641), 4 to 5 months ($ 656), 9 to 10 months ($ 680) |
| April | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 623 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 694), 2 to 3 months ($ 666), 4 to 5 months ($ 656), 5 to 6 months ($ 647) |
| May | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 661 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 775), 4 to 5 months ($ 739), 5 to 6 months ($ 718) |
| June | Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 896 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1015), 2 to 3 months ($ 967), 3 to 4 months ($ 897), 6 to 7 months ($ 1019), 7 to 8 months ($ 1021) |
| July | Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 1002 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1116), 2 to 3 months ($ 1105), 3 to 4 months ($ 1025), 4 to 5 months ($ 1125), 6 to 7 months ($ 1081), 8 to 9 months ($ 1050), 9 to 10 months ($ 1081) |
| August | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 825 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 855), 3 to 4 months ($ 847), 5 to 6 months ($ 873), 7 to 8 months ($ 881) |
| September | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 695 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 757), 2 to 3 months ($ 713), 6 to 7 months ($ 728), 7 to 8 months ($ 766), 8 to 9 months ($ 715), 9 to 10 months ($ 698), 10 to 11 months ($ 723) |
| October | Best time: 9 to 10 months before departure (average price: 665 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 720), 2 to 3 months ($ 710), 3 to 4 months ($ 675), 4 to 5 months ($ 710), 6 to 7 months ($ 726), 7 to 8 months ($ 705), 8 to 9 months ($ 666), 10 to 11 months ($ 709) |
| November | Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 652 $) Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 655), 4 to 5 months ($ 664), 8 to 9 months ($ 676), 9 to 10 months ($ 664), 10 to 11 months ($ 679) |
| December | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 771 $) Other interesting period(s): 4 to 5 months ($ 891), 5 to 6 months ($ 811), 6 to 7 months ($ 797), 7 to 8 months ($ 869), 8 to 9 months ($ 915), 9 to 10 months ($ 775), 10 to 11 months ($ 861) |
What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?
Data analysis:
Statistically, sunday is the day when plane tickets for Los Angeles ->Budapest are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a sunday, you will save $15. Conversely, by buying it on a wednesday, you may end up paying $14 more.
Los Angeles to Budapest: flight price when booking today
Information: this data is not statistics but comes from real prices collected less than 7 days ago. Some months may not be available as we do not have enough data for them.
| Month | Current price | Our opinion | |
|---|---|---|---|
| September 2024 | $ 1081 $563 to $2013 | very high price | Find a flight |
| October 2024 | $ 789 $470 to $1476 | high price | Find a flight |
| November 2024 | $ 642 $514 to $769 | very good price | Find a flight |
| December 2024 | $ 1063 $519 to $2615 | high price | Find a flight |
| January 2025 | $ 636 $544 to $903 | very good price | Find a flight |
| February 2025 | $ 638 $529 to $769 | very good price | Find a flight |
| March 2025 | $ 659 $527 to $1137 | very good price | Find a flight |
| April 2025 | $ 689 $654 to $769 | fair price | Find a flight |
| May 2025 | $ 1242 $728 to $1813 | very high price | Find a flight |
| June 2025 | $ 1535 $906 to $1875 | very high price | Find a flight |
| July 2025 | $ 1223 $944 to $1418 | high price | Find a flight |
| August 2025 | $ 891 $870 to $920 | very good price | Find a flight |
Data analysis:
Compared to the average price, november, january, february, march and august are cheaper to travel to Budapest. So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!