Award flights from Budapest (BUD) to New York JFK
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In the last 30 days AwardTool saw award space on 16 programs for BUD→JFK. Lowest economy: 18,750 miles + $233.93 (Air France/KLM Flying Blue). Lowest business class: 52,500 miles + $467.09 (Air France/KLM Flying Blue). Lowest first class: 55,000 points + $129.19 (Alaska Atmos Rewards).
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Budapest (BUD) to New York JFK at a glance
- From
- Budapest Liszt Ferenc International, Budapest, Hungary (BUD)
- To
- John F. Kennedy International, New York, United States (JFK)
- Programs with award space seen
- 16 of 16 programs tracked on this route
- Nonstop award space seen
- Yes, in economy, via Lufthansa Miles & More
- Airlines seen on these awards
- Eurowings Discover (4Y), Aegean Airlines (A3), American Airlines (AA), Air Canada (AC), Air France (AF), Finnair (AY), ITA Airways (AZ), JetBlue (B6), British Airways (BA), Condor (DE), Delta Air Lines (DL), Aer Lingus (EI) and 24 more
- Departures with open awards
- Oct 2026 to Sep 2027
- Most dates with space
- 85 of 87 departure dates checked (Air France/KLM Flying Blue, economy)
- Latest departure with space
- Observation window
- Awards observed in the last 30 days
- Destination guide
- Award flights to New York JFK
Compare programs by cabin
The lowest one-way award each program showed in each cabin, sorted by points.
Economy
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lufthansa Miles & MoreLowest observed | 789 pts + $324.13 | 1 stopNonstop from 60,264 pts | Eurowings Discover (4Y), Lufthansa (LH), LOT Polish Airlines (LO), SWISS (LX) +4 more | 9+ | 28 | See dates | |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 18,750 pts + $233.93 | 1 stop | Air France (AF), Delta Air Lines (DL), KLM (KL), EL AL (LY) +1 more | 9+ | 85 | See dates | |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 19,500 pts + $233.39 | 1 stop | Air France (AF), KLM (KL), EL AL (LY) | 1 | 29 | See dates | |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 22,500 pts + $67.09 | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA), Finnair (AY), British Airways (BA), Aer Lingus (EI) +1 more | — | 69 | See dates | |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 27,500 pts + $93.79 | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA), Finnair (AY), British Airways (BA), Condor (DE) +3 more | 4 | 69 | See dates | |
| SAS EuroBonus | 30,000 pts + $78.89 | 1 stop | SAS (SK) | 9+ | 9 | See dates | |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 34,700 pts + $337.44 | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA), Air France (AF), Finnair (AY), British Airways (BA) +4 more | 1 | 58 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 40,000 pts + $95.59 | 2 stops | Eurowings Discover (4Y), Aegean Airlines (A3), Air Canada (AC), ITA Airways (AZ) +15 more | 9+ | 76 | See dates | |
| Delta SkyMiles | 40,000 pts + $303.57 | 1 stop | Air France (AF), Delta Air Lines (DL), KLM (KL), SAS (SK) +1 more | 9+ | 30 | See dates | |
| Avianca LifeMiles | 40,120 pts + $58.00 | 2 stops | Lufthansa (LH), LOT Polish Airlines (LO), SWISS (LX), Egyptair (MS) +3 more | 5 | 34 | See dates | |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 42,500 pts + $137.00 | 1 stop | Emirates (EK), Air Dolomiti (EN), flydubai (FZ), Lufthansa (LH) +8 more | 4 | 52 | See dates | |
| Qatar Airways Privilege Club | 45,000 pts + taxes not reported | 1 stop | Qatar Airways (QR) | 2 | 17 | See dates | |
| Turkish Miles & Smiles | 50,000 pts + taxes not reported | 1 stop | Turkish Airlines (TK) | 1 | 73 | See dates | |
| Etihad Guest | 57,000 pts + $255.29 | 1 stop | Air France (AF), Etihad Airways (EY), KLM (KL), EL AL (LY) | 5 | 43 | See dates | |
| Virgin Australia Velocity | 65,000 pts + $226.64 | 1 stop | Qatar Airways (QR) | 2 | 20 | See dates | |
| GOL Smiles | 69,500 pts + taxes not reported | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA), Air France (AF), British Airways (BA), Aer Lingus (EI) +7 more | 1 | 50 | See dates |
Premium Economy
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air France/KLM Flying BlueLowest observed | 30,000 pts + $332.03 | 1 stop | Air France (AF), Delta Air Lines (DL), KLM (KL), EL AL (LY) | 9+ | 85 | See dates | |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 31,500 pts + $240.19 | 1 stop | Air France (AF) | 1 | 22 | See dates | |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 35,000 pts + $159.39 | 1 stop | Finnair (AY), British Airways (BA), Condor (DE), IBERIA (IB) | 4 | 59 | See dates | |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 40,000 pts + $93.93 | 2 stops | American Airlines (AA), Finnair (AY), British Airways (BA), IBERIA (IB) | — | 56 | See dates | |
| Lufthansa Miles & More | 42,500 pts + $529.19 | 1 stop | Eurowings Discover (4Y), Lufthansa (LH), Austrian (OS), Brussels Airlines (SN) +1 more | 9+ | 28 | See dates | |
| SAS EuroBonus | 45,000 pts + $78.89 | 1 stop | SAS (SK) | 9+ | 5 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 55,000 pts + $75.99 | 1 stop | Eurowings Discover (4Y), Air Canada (AC), ITA Airways (AZ), JetBlue (B6) +13 more | 9+ | 71 | See dates | |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 74,300 pts + $1,132.54 | 2 stops | American Airlines (AA), Air France (AF), Finnair (AY), British Airways (BA) +4 more | 2 | 47 | See dates | |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 86,400 pts + $186.60 | 2 stops | Emirates (EK), flydubai (FZ), Lufthansa (LH) | 2 | 16 | See dates | |
| Delta SkyMiles | 90,000 pts + $82.68 | 2 stops | Air France (AF), Delta Air Lines (DL), KLM (KL), SAS (SK) +1 more | 4 | 11 | See dates | |
| GOL Smiles | 646,700 pts + taxes not reported | 2 stops | American Airlines (AA), British Airways (BA), Emirates (EK), IBERIA (IB) +1 more | 2 | 13 | See dates |
Not seen in premium economy: Avianca LifeMiles, Etihad Guest, Qatar Airways Privilege Club, Turkish Miles & Smiles and Virgin Australia Velocity.
Business Class
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air France/KLM Flying BlueLowest observed | 52,500 pts + $467.09 | 1 stop | Air France (AF), Delta Air Lines (DL), KLM (KL) | 5 | 85 | See dates | |
| Lufthansa Miles & More | 53,023 pts + $960.39 | 1 stop | Eurowings Discover (4Y), Lufthansa (LH), LOT Polish Airlines (LO), SWISS (LX) +3 more | 9+ | 28 | See dates | |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 55,000 pts + $120.39 | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA), Finnair (AY), British Airways (BA), Condor (DE) +2 more | 3 | 63 | See dates | |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 57,500 pts + $67.19 | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA), Finnair (AY), British Airways (BA), Aer Lingus (EI) +1 more | — | 68 | See dates | |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 66,500 pts + $412.59 | 1 stop | Air France (AF) | 1 | 1 | See dates | |
| Avianca LifeMiles | 69,100 pts + $58.00 | 1 stop | Egyptair (MS) | 2 | 2 | See dates | |
| Etihad Guest | 70,000 pts + $114.09Mixed cabin | 1 stop | Air France (AF), Condor (DE) | 4 | 14 | See dates | |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 75,000 pts + $146.00 | 1 stop | Emirates (EK), Air Dolomiti (EN), flydubai (FZ), Lufthansa (LH) +7 more | 3 | 42 | See dates | |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 84,500 pts + $1,003.10Mixed cabin | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA), Air France (AF), Finnair (AY), British Airways (BA) +2 more | 1 | 33 | See dates | |
| Turkish Miles & Smiles | 85,000 pts + taxes not reported | 1 stop | Turkish Airlines (TK) | 1 | 73 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 88,000 pts + $67.93 | 1 stop | Eurowings Discover (4Y), Aegean Airlines (A3), Air Canada (AC), ITA Airways (AZ) +14 more | 2 | 71 | See dates | |
| Delta SkyMiles | 210,000 pts + $975.39Mixed cabin | 2 stops | Delta Air Lines (DL), KLM (KL), SAS (SK), Virgin Atlantic (VS) | 2 | 5 | See dates | |
| GOL Smiles | 336,400 pts + taxes not reported | 2 stops | Air France (AF), Egyptair (MS), TAP Portugal (TP) | 1 | 20 | See dates |
Not seen in business class: Qatar Airways Privilege Club, SAS EuroBonus and Virgin Australia Velocity.
First Class
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska Atmos RewardsLowest observed | 55,000 pts + $129.19 | 2 stops | American Airlines (AA), British Airways (BA) | 6 | 3 | See dates | |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 85,000 pts + $105.99 | 2 stops | American Airlines (AA), British Airways (BA) | — | 1 | See dates | |
| Lufthansa Miles & More | 96,394 pts + $1,160.19 | 1 stop | Lufthansa (LH), SWISS (LX) | 4 | 14 | See dates | |
| Delta SkyMiles | 215,000 pts + $943.20 | 2 stops | Air France (AF), Delta Air Lines (DL), KLM (KL) | 6 | 2 | See dates | |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 273,400 pts + $1,333.06 | 1 stop | Emirates (EK) | 1 | 2 | See dates |
Not seen in first class: Air Canada Aeroplan, Avianca LifeMiles, Etihad Guest, GOL Smiles, Air France/KLM Flying Blue, Qatar Airways Privilege Club, SAS EuroBonus, Turkish Miles & Smiles, United MileagePlus, Virgin Australia Velocity and Virgin Atlantic Flying Club.
Not seen means AwardTool hasn't observed this cabin on this route in the last 30 days. It doesn't mean the airline has no seats. Dates seen counts departure dates with an open award in that cabin at any price; newest observation is the latest time AwardTool saw one of them. Seats is the count the program reported when we observed it; some programs report at most 9.
Observed award examples
| Departure | Cabin | Program | Points + taxes | Seats | Stops | Observed (UTC) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | Lufthansa Miles & More | 789 pts + $324.13 | 9+ | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Premium Economy | Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 30,000 pts + $332.03 | 9+ | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | Lufthansa Miles & More | 53,023 pts + $960.39 | 9+ | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | Air Canada Aeroplan | 75,000 pts + $146.00 | 3 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | Turkish Miles & Smiles | 85,000 pts + taxes not reported | 1 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| First | Alaska Atmos Rewards | 55,000 pts + $1,069.19 | 3 | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| First | American Airlines AAdvantage | 85,000 pts + $105.99 | — | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| First | Qantas Frequent Flyer | 273,400 pts + $1,334.95 | 1 | 1 stop | Check this date |
Prices are one-way per traveler: the program's points or miles plus taxes and carrier fees in USD, as AwardTool observed them in the observation window. Award space changes constantly. A seat we saw may be gone, and space we haven't seen may exist. Always confirm with a live search before transferring points; most transfers can't be reversed.
Nonstop award space
- Economy: nonstop space via Lufthansa Miles & More.
Best months to fly from Budapest (BUD) to New York JFK on points
| Month | Economy | Premium Economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 789 · Miles & More (6 dates) | 35,000 · Atmos (2 dates) | 53,023 · Miles & More (6 dates) | 55,000 · Atmos (1 date) | |
| 1,096 · Miles & More (5 dates) | 30,000 · Flying Blue (18 dates) | 53,023 · Miles & More (5 dates) | 85,000 · AAdvantage (1 date) | |
| 1,096 · Miles & More (4 dates) | 40,000 · AAdvantage (6 dates) | 53,023 · Miles & More (4 dates) | 105,166 · Miles & More (1 date) | |
| 22,500 · AAdvantage (4 dates) | 40,000 · AAdvantage (4 dates) | 57,500 · AAdvantage (4 dates) | — | |
| 22,500 · AAdvantage (2 dates) | 40,000 · AAdvantage (2 dates) | 57,500 · AAdvantage (2 dates) | — | |
| 19,500 · Virgin Atlantic (4 dates) | 31,500 · Virgin Atlantic (4 dates) | 55,000 · Atmos (8 dates) | 55,000 · Atmos (2 dates) | |
| 19,500 · Virgin Atlantic (1 date) | 31,500 · Virgin Atlantic (3 dates) | 53,023 · Miles & More (3 dates) | 96,394 · Miles & More (3 dates) | |
| 1,096 · Miles & More (1 date) | 31,500 · Virgin Atlantic (1 date) | 53,023 · Miles & More (1 date) | 105,166 · Miles & More (1 date) | |
| 22,224 · Miles & More (1 date) | 35,000 · Atmos (7 dates) | 53,023 · Miles & More (1 date) | 273,400 · Qantas (1 date) | |
| 22,224 · Miles & More (8 dates) | 35,000 · Atmos (8 dates) | 53,023 · Miles & More (8 dates) | 105,166 · Miles & More (3 dates) | |
| 21,875 · Flying Blue (11 dates) | 35,000 · Atmos (11 dates) | 52,500 · Flying Blue (11 dates) | 495,000 · SkyMiles (1 date) | |
| 25,000 · Flying Blue (9 dates) | 35,000 · Atmos (1 date) | 55,000 · Atmos (1 date) | — |
Points that transfer to these programs
| Program | Amex | Bilt | Capital One | Chase | Citi | Wells Fargo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | — | — |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | — | 1:1 · ~1 day | — | — | — | — |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | — | — | — | — | 1:1 · Instant | — |
| Avianca LifeMiles | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | — | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant |
| Delta SkyMiles | 1:1 · Instant | — | — | — | — | — |
| Etihad Guest | — | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · ~1 day | — | 1:1 · Instant | — |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 1:1 · Instant | — | 1:1 · ~1-2 days | — | 1:1 · Instant | — |
| Qatar Airways Privilege Club | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | — | 1:1 · ~1-2 days | — |
| Turkish Miles & Smiles | — | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | — | 1:1 · ~1 day | — |
| United MileagePlus | — | 1:1 · Instant | — | 1:1 · Instant | — | — |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant |
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Search Budapest (BUD) to New York JFKHow many miles or points you need from Budapest (BUD) to New York JFK
- In economy, Air France/KLM Flying Blue had the lowest observed award, 18,750 miles + $233.93; see how many miles you need with Air France/KLM Flying Blue.
- In premium economy, Air France/KLM Flying Blue had the lowest observed award, 30,000 miles + $332.03; see how many miles you need with Air France/KLM Flying Blue.
- In business class, Air France/KLM Flying Blue had the lowest observed award, 52,500 miles + $467.09; see how many miles you need with Air France/KLM Flying Blue.
- In first class, Alaska Atmos Rewards had the lowest observed award, 55,000 points + $129.19; see how many points you need with Alaska Atmos Rewards.
Questions about award flights from Budapest (BUD) to New York JFK
What's the lowest Budapest (BUD) to New York JFK award price AwardTool has seen?
In economy, 18,750 miles + $233.93 with Air France/KLM Flying Blue. Seen Sep 29, 2026, 17:36 UTC for a Nov 23, 2026 departure. Air France/KLM Flying Blue showed economy award space on 85 departure dates at any price (newest observation Oct 18, 2026, 23:22 UTC). In business class, 52,500 miles + $467.09 with Air France/KLM Flying Blue. Air France/KLM Flying Blue showed business-class award space on 85 departure dates at any price (newest observation Oct 18, 2026, 23:22 UTC). Search live before transferring points.
Which loyalty programs had award space from Budapest (BUD) to New York JFK?
16 programs in the last 30 days: American Airlines AAdvantage (economy 69 dates, premium economy 56 dates, business class 68 dates, first class 1 date); Air Canada Aeroplan (economy 52 dates, premium economy 16 dates, business class 42 dates); Alaska Atmos Rewards (economy 69 dates, premium economy 59 dates, business class 63 dates, first class 3 dates); Avianca LifeMiles (economy 34 dates, business class 2 dates); Delta SkyMiles (economy 30 dates, premium economy 11 dates, business class 5 dates, first class 2 dates); Etihad Guest (economy 43 dates, business class 14 dates); GOL Smiles (economy 50 dates, premium economy 13 dates, business class 20 dates); Air France/KLM Flying Blue (economy 85 dates, premium economy 85 dates, business class 85 dates) and 8 more. Dates count departure dates with an open award.
Is there nonstop award space from Budapest (BUD) to New York JFK?
Yes. AwardTool observed nonstop award space in economy, bookable via Lufthansa Miles & More.
Which credit card points can book awards from Budapest (BUD) to New York JFK?
American Express Membership Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), Delta SkyMiles (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Qantas Frequent Flyer (1:1), Qatar Airways Privilege Club (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Bilt Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Alaska Atmos Rewards (1:1), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), Etihad Guest (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Qatar Airways Privilege Club (1:1), Turkish Miles & Smiles (1:1), United MileagePlus (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Capital One Miles: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), Etihad Guest (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Qantas Frequent Flyer (1:1), Qatar Airways Privilege Club (1:1), Turkish Miles & Smiles (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Chase Ultimate Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), United MileagePlus (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Citi ThankYou Points: American Airlines AAdvantage (1:1), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), Etihad Guest (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Qantas Frequent Flyer (1:1), Qatar Airways Privilege Club (1:1), Turkish Miles & Smiles (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Wells Fargo Rewards: Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Ratios come from AwardTool's transfer partner list; check current bonuses first.
Which months had the lowest award prices from Budapest (BUD) to New York JFK?
Counting only month prices from programs with award space on 2 or more dates that month, and leaving out unusually low outliers: in economy, the lowest award was for Nov 2026 departures, 18,750 miles with Flying Blue (18 dates); in business class, the lowest award was for Aug 2027 departures, 52,500 miles with Flying Blue (11 dates). The month table shows every lowest price, including those. Based on dates we observed, not a forecast.