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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Budapest Airport to Cape Town Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from $1,611. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Cape Town.$1,140 per passenger.Departing Thu, 20 May, returning Tue, 25 May.Return flight with SWISS.Outbound indirect flight with SWISS, departs from Budapest on Thu, 20 May, arriving in Cape Town.Inbound indirect flight with SWISS, departs from Cape Town on Tue, 25 May, arriving in Budapest.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,140, select.
Cape Town.$1,173 per passenger.Departing Thu, 17 Sep, returning Fri, 25 Sep.Return flight with Condor.Outbound indirect flight with Condor, departs from Budapest on Thu, 17 Sep, arriving in Cape Town.Inbound indirect flight with Condor, departs from Cape Town on Fri, 25 Sep, arriving in Budapest.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,173, select.
Cape Town.$1,227 per passenger.Departing Tue, 1 Dec, returning Fri, 11 Dec.Return flight with SWISS.Outbound indirect flight with SWISS, departs from Budapest on Tue, 1 Dec, arriving in Cape Town.Inbound indirect flight with SWISS, departs from Cape Town on Fri, 11 Dec, arriving in Budapest.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,227, select.
Cape Town.$1,228 per passenger.Departing Sat, 28 Nov, returning Fri, 22 Jan.Return flight with SWISS.Outbound indirect flight with SWISS, departs from Budapest on Sat, 28 Nov, arriving in Cape Town.Inbound indirect flight with SWISS, departs from Cape Town on Fri, 22 Jan, arriving in Budapest.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,228, select.
Cape Town.$1,281 per passenger.Departing Fri, 15 Jan, returning Sun, 24 Jan.Return flight with SWISS.Outbound indirect flight with SWISS, departs from Budapest on Fri, 15 Jan, arriving in Cape Town.Inbound indirect flight with SWISS, departs from Cape Town on Sun, 24 Jan, arriving in Budapest.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,281, select.
Cape Town.$1,326 per passenger.Departing Mon, 12 Oct, returning Tue, 20 Oct.Return flight with SWISS.Outbound indirect flight with SWISS, departs from Budapest on Mon, 12 Oct, arriving in Cape Town.Inbound indirect flight with SWISS, departs from Cape Town on Tue, 20 Oct, arriving in Budapest.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,326, select.
Cape Town.$1,344 per passenger.Departing Mon, 9 Nov, returning Fri, 13 Nov.Return flight with SWISS.Outbound indirect flight with SWISS, departs from Budapest on Mon, 9 Nov, arriving in Cape Town.Inbound indirect flight with SWISS, departs from Cape Town on Fri, 13 Nov, arriving in Budapest.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,344, select.
Cape Town.$1,372 per passenger.Departing Tue, 9 Feb, returning Tue, 16 Feb.Return flight with SWISS.Outbound indirect flight with SWISS, departs from Budapest on Tue, 9 Feb, arriving in Cape Town.Inbound indirect flight with SWISS, departs from Cape Town on Tue, 16 Feb, arriving in Budapest.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,372, select.
Cape Town.$1,392 per passenger.Departing Thu, 25 Jun, returning Fri, 3 Jul.Return flight with Condor.Outbound indirect flight with Condor, departs from Budapest on Thu, 25 Jun, arriving in Cape Town.Inbound indirect flight with Condor, departs from Cape Town on Fri, 3 Jul, arriving in Budapest.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,392, select.
Cape Town.$1,482 per passenger.Departing Fri, 27 Nov, returning Sun, 13 Dec.Return flight with SWISS.Outbound indirect flight with SWISS, departs from Budapest on Fri, 27 Nov, arriving in Cape Town.Inbound indirect flight with SWISS, departs from Cape Town on Sun, 13 Dec, arriving in Budapest.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,482, select.
Cape Town.$1,496 per passenger.Departing Fri, 30 Oct, returning Sun, 8 Nov.Return flight with SWISS.Outbound indirect flight with SWISS, departs from Budapest on Fri, 30 Oct, arriving in Cape Town.Inbound indirect flight with SWISS, departs from Cape Town on Sun, 8 Nov, arriving in Budapest.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,496, select.
Cape Town.$1,498 per passenger.Departing Wed, 7 Apr, returning Tue, 13 Apr.Return flight with SWISS.Outbound indirect flight with SWISS, departs from Budapest on Wed, 7 Apr, arriving in Cape Town.Inbound indirect flight with SWISS, departs from Cape Town on Tue, 13 Apr, arriving in Budapest.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,498, select.
Cape Town.$1,553 per passenger.Departing Sat, 6 Mar, returning Mon, 15 Mar.Return flight with SWISS.Outbound indirect flight with SWISS, departs from Budapest on Sat, 6 Mar, arriving in Cape Town.Inbound indirect flight with SWISS, departs from Cape Town on Mon, 15 Mar, arriving in Budapest.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,553, select.
Cape Town.$1,611 per passenger.Departing Sat, 4 Jul, returning Fri, 10 Jul.Return flight with Condor.Outbound indirect flight with Condor, departs from Budapest on Sat, 4 Jul, arriving in Cape Town.Inbound indirect flight with Condor, departs from Cape Town on Fri, 10 Jul, arriving in Budapest.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,611, select.
Cape Town.$1,627 per passenger.Departing Sat, 16 Jan, returning Fri, 19 Feb.Return flight with SWISS.Outbound indirect flight with SWISS, departs from Budapest on Sat, 16 Jan, arriving in Cape Town.Inbound indirect flight with SWISS, departs from Cape Town on Fri, 19 Feb, arriving in Budapest.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,627, select.
Cape Town.$1,688 per passenger.Departing Sat, 20 Feb, returning Sun, 7 Mar.Return flight with SWISS.Outbound indirect flight with SWISS, departs from Budapest on Sat, 20 Feb, arriving in Cape Town.Inbound indirect flight with SWISS, departs from Cape Town on Sun, 7 Mar, arriving in Budapest.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,688, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Budapest to Cape Town

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Budapest to Cape Town flights are currently cheapest in May.
Jun
from $1,734
Jul
from $1,619
Aug
from $1,734
Sep
from $1,179
Oct
from $1,333
Nov
from $1,350
Dec
from $1,233
Jan
from $1,288
Feb
from $1,379
Mar
from $1,560
Apr
from $1,505
May
from $1,146

Budapest to Cape Town: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Budapest to Cape Town below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Cape Town.

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Budapest to Cape Town: Flight information

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Cheapest flight found$1,146
Cheapest month to flyMay

Finding cheap flights from Budapest to Cape Town: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Budapest to Cape Town is $1,140. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
Currently, there are no airlines that fly direct from Budapest to Cape Town. But we found flights with one or more stops from $1,140.
As of June 2026, there are no flights flying from Budapest to Cape Town.
The cheapest month to fly from Budapest to Cape Town is usually May.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Budapest Airport to Cape Town Airport on Thursday, 20 May 2027.
No airlines currently offer direct flights between Budapest Airport and Cape Town Airport. Most routes have one or more stops.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Cape Town but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Cape Town is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
Currently, SWISS offers the cheapest flight tickets to Cape Town.

Travelling from Budapest Airport (BUD) to Cape Town Airport (CPT): what you need to know

  • Cape Town is one hour ahead of Budapest and follows the UTC+2 timezone.

  • For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you'll have plenty of time to board your BUD to CPT flight.

  • During popular months like June, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier than normal. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're flying during peak periods in general.

  • Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Budapest Airport to Cape Town Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or enjoy a detour to a new and interesting place. Here's where you can stop between BUD and CPT:

    • Amsterdam Schiphol Airport

    • Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport

    • Munich Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from Budapest Airport (BUD) to Cape Town Airport (CPT)

  • The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Budapest Airport to Cape Town Airport flight is $845. A return plane ticket is currently $1,146. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.

  • It's often best to book early if you're looking for cheap tickets from BUD to CPT. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to departure.

  • The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest flights from Budapest Airport to Cape Town Airport across each month. It's an easy way to snap up a bargain if your plans aren't set in stone.

  • Finding cheap flights from BUD to CPT is a breeze with Price Alerts. All you need to do is set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know as soon as a new deal comes up.

  • Secure the right flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Budapest Airport to Cape Town Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by arrival and departure times, airline, and number of stops.

Handy information about Budapest Airport (BUD)

  • Budapest Airport has an excellent on-time record, so you're less likely to experience disruptions. Departures from BUD make it to their destination as scheduled 81% of the time.

  • Central Budapest to Budapest Airport is approximately 16 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 25 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi.

  • Expect a journey time of about 40 minutes when using public transport.

  • Catching an early flight from Budapest Airport to Cape Town Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and get some extra shut-eye) by picking one of these hotels close to BUD:

Arriving at Cape Town Airport (CPT)

When to fly to Cape Town Airport (CPT)

  • It's time to pick your travel dates for your flight from Budapest Airport to Cape Town Airport. November is the most popular month to head to Cape Town. If you'd like a quieter vibe, go in March.

  • Lock in your flight from Budapest Airport to Cape Town Airport for February if you'd like to visit Cape Town during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 13ºC and 30ºC.

  • For cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from BUD to CPT in July. Temperatures average between 6ºC and 18ºC then.

Explore more of South Africa

  • Paarl is just one of the many cities in South Africa waiting to be discovered once you've taken in the sights of Cape Town. Around 56 kilometres away to the north-east, well-known attractions include Zandwijk Wines, Paarl Mountain Nature Reserve and Landskroon Wines.

  • Around 97 kilometres east of Cape Town, Worcester is another essential stop in South Africa. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Karoo Desert Garden, Kleinplasie Living Open Air Museum and Beck House Museum.

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