Flights Budapest → San José (Alajuela)
As of November 2026, economy flights from Budapest to San José (Alajuela) have a typical range EUR 868–1366, median EUR 1001. Full range across all 163 offers: EUR 793–2232. We analyzed 163 offers from 14 airlines in a single price check.
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Best offers by airline: Budapest → San José (Alajuela)
Based on 163 offers · November 2026. Prices and availability change — run a live search to confirm.
Bag & seat fees: Budapest → San José (Alajuela)
Add-on pricing from the cheapest available offer per airline · November 2026 · EUR
| Airline | Carry-on | Checked bag | Seat selection |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ryanair | Included | — | — |
| Air Canada | Included | EUR 30 | — |
| SWISS | Included | — | — |
| Austrian Airlines | Included | — | — |
| Lufthansa | Included | — | — |
| Air France | Included | EUR 151 | — |
| United Airlines | Included | — | — |
| Delta | Included | Included | — |
| KLM | Included | EUR 35 | — |
| British Airways | Included | — | — |
| Iberia | Included | EUR 30 | — |
Fees are estimates from the prices we checked and may not reflect your specific itinerary, booking class, or payment method. Run a live search for exact pricing.
How much do flights from Budapest to San José (Alajuela) cost?
Based on 163 offers · November 2026
Budapest to San José (Alajuela) flights ranged from EUR 793 to EUR 2232 across 163 offers analyzed in November 2026. The chart below shows how prices distributed across all 163 offers.
These 163 offers (November 2026) span multiple departure dates and booking windows — your travel dates may fall anywhere in this distribution. Only a live search shows where your specific trip lands.
50% of offers priced between EUR 921 and EUR 1305
What hidden fees do Budapest to San José (Alajuela) flights charge?
Ancillary fees — bags, seat selection, and payment surcharges — can add 10–25% to the base fare on Budapest to San José (Alajuela) routes. The breakdown below is based on 163 offers analyzed in November 2026.
| Carrier | Avg fee (EUR) | % of base fare |
|---|---|---|
| FR | 90 | 11% |
| AC | 22 | 2% |
| LX | 27 | 3% |
| OS | 14 | 1% |
| LH | 28 | 3% |
| AF | 61 | 5% |
| UA | 9 | 1% |
| DL | 9 | 1% |
| KL | 53 | 4% |
| BA | 70 | 4% |
| IB | 42 | 3% |
Ryanair: base ~EUR 717 + fees EUR 90 = ~EUR 807 total. Delta Air Lines: base ~EUR 992 + fees EUR 9 = ~EUR 1001 total.
Ryanair's EUR 90 ancillary fees narrow the gap with Delta Air Lines's lower-fee model — the EUR 275 base difference shrinks to EUR 194 after fees. Always compare total cost, not just the advertised base fare.
Estimates based on median total minus average ancillary fee. Actual base fares vary by itinerary.Fee levels vary significantly across carriers on this route — some carriers charge 50%+ above the base fare in ancillary fees.
Run your search to see itemized fees for your itineraryWhich airline is cheapest from Budapest to San José (Alajuela)?
14 airlines flew Budapest to San José (Alajuela) in this dataset. Knowing the airline isn't enough — the typical fare range below shows how far prices swing on each one. Median and range include all fees we recorded.
Even on the cheapest airline (Ryanair), fares ranged EUR 796–809 in this snapshot. Your exact price depends on your dates and how far ahead you book — run a live search to see your number →
| Airline | Offers | Typical range (EUR) | Median (EUR) | Fees (EUR) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Ryanair | 3 | 796–809 | 807 | 90 (11%) |
 Lufthansa | 12 | 889–944 | 892 | n/a |
 Austrian | 6 | 868–929 | 898 | n/a |
 Austrian | 7 | 870–1308 | 925 | 14 (2%) |
 SWISS | 1 | — | 942 | n/a |
 Air Canada | 45 | 867–1309 | 956 | 22 (2%) |
 Swiss | 26 | 867–1306 | 965 | 27 (3%) |
 Delta Air Lines | 1 | — | 1001 | 9 (1%) |
 United Airlines | 3 | 968–1026 | 1005 | 9 (1%) |
 Lufthansa | 25 | 915–1311 | 1062 | 28 (3%) |
 Air France | 15 | 980–1409 | 1125 | 61 (5%) |
 KLM | 9 | 1052–1479 | 1367 | 53 (4%) |
 British Airways | 7 | 1192–2214 | 1497 | 70 (5%) |
 Iberia | 3 | 1467–1665 | 1499 | 42 (3%) |
Where do the best Budapest → San José (Alajuela) prices come from?
We checked direct airlines, travel agencies, and meta-search for this route. On this route the lowest median came from travel agency sources, but the cheapest channel shifts by route and date — which is exactly why a live search across all of them wins.
We compare every airline and the major booking sites but never disclose which — that's our edge. Prices are the ones we observed and aren't official data from any platform. Run a live search and we bring you the cheapest, wherever it is.
Key facts: Budapest to San José (Alajuela) flights
- Full-service carriers on Budapest–San José (Alajuela) cost 1.3x more than budget airlines (EUR 1087 vs EUR 807 median; overall median EUR 1001).
- FR charges 10.1x more in ancillary fees than DL — EUR 90 vs EUR 9 avg per booking.
- The same route priced EUR 475 apart depending on where it was booked — the lowest median was EUR 892. We search every airline and the major booking sites at once so you always see that lowest price.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a flight from Budapest to San José (Alajuela) cost?
- Based on 163 offers analyzed, Budapest to San José (Alajuela) flights range from EUR 793 to EUR 2232, with a median price of EUR 1001. Search for your specific dates →
- What hidden fees should I expect on Budapest to San José (Alajuela) flights?
- On average, ancillary fees (bags, seat selection) add EUR 33 to the base fare on Budapest to San José (Alajuela) flights. See itemized fees for your itinerary →
- Which airline is cheapest on Budapest to San José (Alajuela) including all fees?
- Ryanair has the lowest median fare on Budapest to San José (Alajuela) at EUR 807 (median across 3 offers in our snapshot). Check which airline wins on your dates →
- Which booking site has the cheapest Budapest–San José (Alajuela) flights?
- It depends on your dates — no single site is always cheapest. We search every airline and the major booking sites at once (travel agencies and meta-search included) and surface whichever is lowest; the best median in this snapshot was EUR 892. Run a live search and we'll find the cheapest for you →
- Why do prices vary so much on Budapest to San José (Alajuela) routes?
- Budapest to San José (Alajuela) has 14 airlines competing, creating a price range from EUR 793 to EUR 2232 across 163 offers. Prices on this route change with booking timing, advance purchase, and ancillary add-ons. Find where your trip lands in the distribution →
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