Flying from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX): what you need to know
Los Angeles is eight hours behind Budapest and follows the UTC-7 timezone.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your BUD to LAX flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid sprinting to your gate.
Flying during a peak time such as July? Major public holidays and other popular periods can result in longer lines at airport checkpoints. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport. Just 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 LAX:
Copenhagen Airport
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
Helsinki-Vantaa Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
$402 is currently the best price for a one-way Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport flight. A return flight starts at $908. These fares can change based on demand.
It's often best to book ahead of time if you're hoping to get cheap tickets from BUD to LAX. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to the date of departure.
Finding cheap flights from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport is easier if you can be flexible with your trip dates. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to see the lowest prices across every month and bag a great deal.
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Handy information about Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD)
71.48% of flights that take off from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport arrive at their destination on time.
Central Budapest to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport is approximately 24 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 30 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
The journey on public transport will take about 1 hour.
Taking an early flight from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport? Avoid rushing to the airport (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays close to BUD:
Arriving at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near LAX instead:
Pick up a Los Angeles International Airport rental car and explore Los Angeles and beyond with your own set of wheels. Dollar, Thrifty and Hertz are popular outlets you can book with here.
Reserving your ride from Los Angeles International Airport about one week in advance boosts your odds of scoring a great price.
Getting from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to central Los Angeles
You'll find LAX at One World Way.
Los Angeles International Airport is approximately 32 kilometres from the centre of Los Angeles. The drive time takes around 30 minutes.
Travelling to the centre by public transport will take you around 55 minutes.
When to fly to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
July is the busiest month for flights from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport. For a quieter experience, go to Los Angeles in May.
When booking your flight from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport, consider the kind of weather you like. August is the warmest month in Los Angeles, with the temperature ranging from 16ºC to 32ºC.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from BUD to LAX in February. Temperatures average between 6ºC and 26ºC then.
Explore more of United States
San Diego is just one of the many places in United States waiting to be discovered once you've seen Los Angeles. Around 177 kilometres away to the south-east, popular attractions include San Diego Zoo, USS Midway Museum and SeaWorld San Diego.
San Jose is another must-experience destination in United States and is around 499 kilometres north-west of Los Angeles. No journey is complete without dropping by Winchester Mystery House, Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum and San Jose Museum of Art.