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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best round-trip flight from Budapest to Cape Town? Find the lowest prices on one-way and round-trip tickets right here.
Cape Town.$572 per passenger.Departing Sun, Nov 9, returning Wed, Dec 24.Round-trip flight with Wizz Air and Norse Atlantic Airways (UK).Outbound indirect flight with Wizz Air, departing from Budapest on Sun, Nov 9, arriving in Cape Town.Inbound indirect flight with Norse Atlantic Airways (UK), departing from Cape Town on Wed, Dec 24, arriving in Budapest.Price includes taxes and charges.From $572, select.
Cape Town.$573 per passenger.Departing Tue, Nov 4, returning Mon, Nov 10.Round-trip flight with Wizz Air and Norse Atlantic Airways (UK).Outbound indirect flight with Wizz Air, departing from Budapest on Tue, Nov 4, arriving in Cape Town.Inbound indirect flight with Norse Atlantic Airways (UK), departing from Cape Town on Mon, Nov 10, arriving in Budapest.Price includes taxes and charges.From $573, select.
Cape Town.$584 per passenger.Departing Mon, Jun 1, returning Tue, Jun 9.Round-trip flight with SWISS.Outbound indirect flight with SWISS, departing from Budapest on Mon, Jun 1, arriving in Cape Town.Inbound indirect flight with SWISS, departing from Cape Town on Tue, Jun 9, arriving in Budapest.Price includes taxes and charges.From $584, select.
Cape Town.$641 per passenger.Departing Fri, May 8, returning Fri, May 22.Round-trip flight with SWISS.Outbound indirect flight with SWISS, departing from Budapest on Fri, May 8, arriving in Cape Town.Inbound indirect flight with SWISS, departing from Cape Town on Fri, May 22, arriving in Budapest.Price includes taxes and charges.From $641, select.
Cape Town.$677 per passenger.Departing Wed, Oct 8, returning Sun, Oct 19.Round-trip flight with easyJet and Norse Atlantic Airways (UK).Outbound indirect flight with easyJet, departing from Budapest on Wed, Oct 8, arriving in Cape Town.Inbound indirect flight with Norse Atlantic Airways (UK), departing from Cape Town on Sun, Oct 19, arriving in Budapest.Price includes taxes and charges.From $677, select.
Cape Town.$680 per passenger.Departing Mon, Dec 1, returning Wed, Dec 3.Round-trip flight with Ryanair and Norse Atlantic Airways (UK).Outbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departing from Budapest on Mon, Dec 1, arriving in Cape Town.Inbound indirect flight with Norse Atlantic Airways (UK), departing from Cape Town on Wed, Dec 3, arriving in Budapest.Price includes taxes and charges.From $680, select.
Cape Town.$693 per passenger.Departing Sat, Mar 7, returning Fri, Mar 13.Round-trip flight with SWISS.Outbound indirect flight with SWISS, departing from Budapest on Sat, Mar 7, arriving in Cape Town.Inbound indirect flight with SWISS, departing from Cape Town on Fri, Mar 13, arriving in Budapest.Price includes taxes and charges.From $693, select.
Cape Town.$722 per passenger.Departing Fri, Jan 30, returning Fri, Feb 6.Round-trip flight with Air France.Outbound indirect flight with Air France, departing from Budapest on Fri, Jan 30, arriving in Cape Town.Inbound indirect flight with Air France, departing from Cape Town on Fri, Feb 6, arriving in Budapest.Price includes taxes and charges.From $722, 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 November.
Sep
from $1,173
Oct
from $677
Nov
from $573
Dec
from $680
Jan
from $814
Feb
from $723
Mar
from $693
Apr
from $1,399
May
from $641
Jun
from $584
Jul
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Aug
from $1,010

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.

Budapest to Cape Town: Flight information

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Cheapest flight found$572
Cheapest month to flyNovember

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

The best price we found for a round-trip flight from Budapest to Cape Town is $572. 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 $572.
There are no flights flying from Budapest to Cape Town, as of September 2025.
The cheapest month to fly from Budapest to Cape Town is usually November.
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 Sunday, November 9, 2025.
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, Wizz Air offers the cheapest flight tickets to Cape Town.

Flying from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT): what you need to know

  • The timezone in Cape Town is UTC+2, which is one hour ahead of Budapest.

  • Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for hassle-free flying. Be at the airport on time to catch your BUD to CPT flight.

  • You'll likely experience longer queues in popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.

  • We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to Cape Town International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Some great stopovers between BUD and CPT include:

    • Franz Josef Strauss Airport

    • Amsterdam Airport Schiphol

    • Charles de Gaulle Airport

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

  • $327 is the best price for a one-way Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to Cape Town International Airport flight. A return flight starts from $572. These fares may change based on demand and availability.

  • It's a good idea 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 increase closer to departure.

  • Getting cheap flights from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to Cape Town International Airport is easier if you're flexible with your travel dates. Use the 'Whole month' search function to see the lowest fares throughout the month and land a great deal.

  • Landing cheap flights from BUD to CPT is a piece of cake with Price Alerts. Simply create one of these automatic alerts and we'll get in touch as soon as a new discounted fare appears.

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

Handy information about Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD)

  • When it comes to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport's on-time performance, 71.48% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.

  • Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport is around 24 kilometers from central Budapest. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the center, it'll take you 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.

  • The trip when using public transport will take about 1 hour.

  • Looking for a convenient hotel close to BUD? If you're boarding an early flight from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to Cape Town International Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from check-in:

Arriving at Cape Town International Airport (CPT)

Getting from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to central Cape Town

  • From Cape Town International Airport, Cape Town is approximately 19 kilometers away. It takes around 20 minutes to reach the center driving.

When to fly to Cape Town International Airport (CPT)

  • June is the busiest month for flights from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to Cape Town International Airport. To skip the crowds, visit Cape Town in April.

  • When booking your flight from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to Cape Town International Airport, think about the kind of weather you like. February is the warmest month in Cape Town, with the temperature ranging from 16ºC (61ºF) to 27ºC (81ºF).

  • If you like traveling in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from BUD to CPT in July. Average temperatures are between 9ºC (48ºF) and 19ºC (66ºF) then.

Explore more of South Africa

  • Cape Town has plenty going for it, but there are so many other corners of South Africa you'll want to see. About 56 kilometers north-east of Cape Town, a visit to Paarl will keep you on the move. Start with attractions like Bretagne Rock, Skydive Africa and Paarl Trails.

  • If you want to check out another great destination in South Africa, consider Worcester, roughly 97 kilometers east of Cape Town. Green Valley, Queen's Plain and Worcester Town Hall are key reasons to visit.

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