Flights New York → Budapest
As of June 2026, economy flights from New York to Budapest have a typical range USD 715–933, median USD 890. Full range across all 263 offers: USD 632–965. We found 45% of 263 offers from budget carriers (around USD 876) and 55% from full-service carriers (around USD 895).
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Why fly New York → Budapest?
This route offers a gateway to Eastern Europe, with a wide range of pricing to accommodate different budgets. Travelers can find good value, especially if they are flexible with their travel dates and willing to consider budget carriers.
Best for: budget-conscious travelers · flexible travelers
Booking tips: To secure a better price, aim for fares around the lower cluster of $749, as the median price is $890.38 and the p75 is $895.58, suggesting significant savings are possible below these points.
Prices for this route appear to be within a moderate range for intercontinental travel of this distance, with a notable bimodal distribution indicating distinct budget and premium fare options.
AI-generated summary from price distribution data · gemini-2.5-flash-lite
Best offers by airline: New York → Budapest
Based on 263 offers · June 2026. Prices and availability change — run a live search to confirm.
Bag & seat fees: New York → Budapest
Add-on pricing from the cheapest available offer per airline · June 2026 · USD
| Airline | Carry-on | Checked bag | Seat selection |
|---|---|---|---|
| Icelandair | Included | USD 30 | — |
| Scandinavian Airlines | Included | USD 30 | — |
| SWISS | Included | USD 40 | — |
| Finnair | Included | USD 30 | — |
| Lufthansa | Included | USD 35 | — |
| United Airlines | Included | USD 35 | — |
| LOT Polish Airlines | Included | USD 25 | — |
| Delta Air Lines | Included | USD 35 | — |
| Iberia | Included | USD 30 | — |
| Turkish Airlines | Included | Included | — |
| Virgin Atlantic | Included | Included | — |
| Air France | Included | USD 35 | — |
| American Airlines | Included | USD 35 | — |
| British Airways | Included | USD 65 | — |
| Air Europa | USD 105 | USD 418 | — |
| KLM Royal Dutch Airlines | USD 69 | USD 249 | — |
| ITA Airways | USD 105 | USD 409 | — |
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 New York to Budapest cost?
Based on 263 offers · June 2026
New York to Budapest flights ranged from USD 632 to USD 965 across 263 offers analyzed in June 2026. Two fare clusters detected: budget fares around 749 and premium fares around 882 The chart below shows how prices distributed across all 263 offers.
These 263 offers (June 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 USD 747 and USD 896
What hidden fees do New York to Budapest flights charge?
Ancillary fees — bags, seat selection, and payment surcharges — can add 10–25% to the base fare on New York to Budapest routes. The breakdown below is based on 263 offers analyzed in June 2026.
| Carrier | Avg fee (USD) | % of base fare |
|---|---|---|
| FI | 137 | 19% |
| SK | 40 | 6% |
| LX | 207 | 25% |
| AY | 40 | 5% |
| LH | 207 | 25% |
| UA | 45 | 6% |
| LO | 109 | 15% |
| DL | 45 | 6% |
| IB | 204 | 26% |
| TK | 10 | 1% |
| VS | 20 | 3% |
| AF | 305 | 37% |
| AA | 45 | 6% |
| BA | 80 | 11% |
| UX | 537 | 67% |
| KL | 334 | 37% |
| AZ | 315 | 36% |
Air Europa: base ~USD 265 + fees USD 537 = ~USD 802 total. Delta Air Lines: base ~USD 888 + fees USD 45 = ~USD 933 total.
Air Europa's USD 537 ancillary fees narrow the gap with Delta Air Lines's lower-fee model — the USD 623 base difference shrinks to USD 131 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 New York to Budapest?
20 airlines flew New York to Budapest in this dataset. The route shows a clear split between low-cost and full-service carriers. 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.
| Airline | Offers | Typical range (USD) | Median (USD) | Fees (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 SAS | 1 | — | 647 | 40 (6%) |
 United Airlines | 1 | — | 702 | 45 (6%) |
 LOT Polish Airlines | 5 | 702–773 | 702 | 109 (16%) |
 Turkish Airlines | 1 | — | 728 | 10 (1%) |
 Virgin Atlantic | 1 | — | 733 | 20 (3%) |
 Icelandair | 60 | 687–768 | 742 | 137 (19%) |
 American Airlines | 2 | 748–753 | 751 | 45 (6%) |
 Finnair | 3 | 711–752 | 752 | 40 (5%) |
 British Airways | 2 | — | 757 | 80 (11%) |
 Iberia | 2 | 729–851 | 790 | 204 (26%) |
 Air Europa | 2 | 796–808 | 802 | 537 (67%) |
 Swiss | 14 | 713–941 | 803 | 207 (26%) |
 Air France | 12 | 738–874 | 842 | 305 (36%) |
 Aer Lingus | 3 | 858–881 | 868 | n/a |
 AZ | 2 | 870–875 | 873 | 315 (36%) |
 Lufthansa | 8 | 739–934 | 876 | 207 (24%) |
 Delta Airlines | 40 | — | 895 | n/a |
 American Airlines | 60 | 884–896 | 896 | n/a |
 KLM | 2 | 870–954 | 912 | 334 (37%) |
 Delta Air Lines | 42 | 721–933 | 933 | 45 (5%) |
Where do the best New York → Budapest 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: New York to Budapest flights
- New York–Budapest had 263 offers analyzed. Median price: USD 890.
- UX charges 53.7x more in ancillary fees than TK — USD 537 vs USD 10 avg per booking.
- The same route priced USD 225 apart depending on where it was booked — the lowest median was USD 709. 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 New York to Budapest cost?
- Based on 263 offers analyzed, New York to Budapest flights range from USD 632 to USD 965, with a median price of USD 890. Search for your specific dates →
- What hidden fees should I expect on New York to Budapest flights?
- On average, ancillary fees (bags, seat selection) add USD 162 to the base fare on New York to Budapest flights. See itemized fees for your itinerary →
- Which airline is cheapest on New York to Budapest including all fees?
- SAS has the lowest median fare on New York to Budapest at USD 647 (median across 1 offers in our snapshot). Check which airline wins on your dates →
- Which booking site has the cheapest New York–Budapest 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 USD 709. Run a live search and we'll find the cheapest for you →
- Why do prices vary so much on New York to Budapest routes?
- New York to Budapest has 20 airlines competing, creating a price range from USD 632 to USD 965 across 263 offers. There are two distinct fare clusters on this route: budget options and premium fares. Find where your trip lands in the distribution →
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