How long is the flight from New York to Budapest?

The route from New York to Budapest is served by connecting flights with one stop. These typically take around 12 hours 50 minutes, depending on the layover time and the connection chosen. If travel time matters to you, look especially for connections with a short layover.

Are there nonstop flights from New York to Budapest?

No, there are currently no nonstop flights from New York to Budapest. However, you can reach Budapest with a one-stop connecting flight. Allow extra travel time for the connection and pay close attention to the length of the layover.

Which airlines fly from New York to Budapest?

Flights from New York to Budapest are available with one stop, operated by, among others, Finnair (via Helsinki), British Airways (via Helsinki, London Heathrow) and SAS (via Copenhagen). When comparing options, look beyond the fare and consider the total travel time and the length of the layover.

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Our cheapest offers for flights from New York to Budapest

Here you can compare cheap flights from New York (NYC) to Budapest (BUD) for one-way or return trips. The following offers were searched for and found on idealo during the last few days. Or start your own flight search to Budapest. Prices and availability may change at any time.

	Outbound	Return	Airlines	Baggage	Price
New York Budapest	Outbound 08/20/26 1 Stopover (HEL) AY0016, AY1255 12h 50min	Return 08/25/26 1 Stopover (HEL) AY1252, AY0015 13h 05min	Finnair		$650
Best option New York Budapest	Outbound 08/18/26 1 Stopover (ZRH) LX0019, LX2254 10h 10min	Return 08/26/26 1 Stopover (ZRH) LX2255, LX0018 11h 25min	Swiss International Air Lines	?	$669
New York Budapest Please note: transfer for connecting flight	Outbound 10/01/26 1 Stopover (MAD) IB0328, FR5713 27h 00min	Return 10/11/26 1 Stopover (WAW) LO0536, LO0011 11h 35min	Iberia, Ryanair		$994
New York Budapest	Outbound 08/20/26 1 Stopover (DXB) EK0202, EK0111 32h 55min	Return 08/25/26 1 Stopover (DXB) EK0112, EK0201 28h 20min	Emirates Airline		$1,479
New York Budapest	Outbound 10/01/26 2 Stopovers (OSL, CPH) SK0908, SK0455, SK0761 19h 25min	Return 10/11/26 2 Stopovers (CPH, ARN) SK0762, SK1416, SK0903 23h 25min	SAS Scandinavian Airlines		$651
New York Budapest	Outbound 10/01/26 2 Stopovers (OSL, CPH) SK0908, SK0455, SK0761 19h 25min	Return 10/11/26 2 Stopovers (CPH, ARN) SK0762, SK1416, SK0903 23h 25min	SAS Scandinavian Airlines		$652
New York Budapest	Outbound 10/01/26 1 Stopover (CPH) SK0910, SK0761 19h 55min	Return 10/11/26 2 Stopovers (CPH, ARN) SK0762, SK0402, SK0903 23h 25min	SAS Scandinavian Airlines		$658
New York Budapest	Outbound 08/20/26 1 Stopover (HEL) AY0016, AY1255 12h 50min	Return 08/25/26 1 Stopover (HEL) AY1252, AY0015 13h 05min	Finnair		$660
New York Budapest	Outbound 08/20/26 1 Stopover (VIE) OS0036, OS0639 18h 40min	Return 08/25/26 1 Stopover (ZRH) LX2259, LX0016 22h 50min	Austrian Airlines		$661
New York Budapest	Outbound 08/20/26 1 Stopover (ZRH) LX0017, LX2250 10h 40min	Return 08/25/26 1 Stopover (ZRH) LX2259, LX0016 22h 50min	Swiss International Air Lines		$671

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Flight information: New York - Budapest

Roundtrip from	$ 649,27
Flight duration	min. 08:30
Return flight duration	min. 10:15
Distance	7028 km
Flights per week	2
Departure airport	Airport New York, all Airports (NYC)
Arrival airport	Airport Budapest-Ferihegy (BUD)
Destination country	Flights to Hungary
Departure airport - Destination country	New York, all Airports - Hungary

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