Delta SkyMiles award flights from Budapest (BUD) to San Diego (SAN)
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In the last 30 days AwardTool saw Delta SkyMiles award space for BUD→SAN in economy, premium economy and first class. Lowest economy: 45,000 miles + $307.12 (economy space on 17 dates). Lowest first class: 330,000 miles + $93.02 (first-class space on 11 dates). Lowest premium economy: 100,000 miles + $83.28 (premium economy space on 4 dates).
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- Lowest economy
- 45,000 miles + $307.12
- economy space on 17 dates
- Lowest first class
- 330,000 miles + $93.02
- first-class space on 11 dates
- Lowest premium economy
- 100,000 miles + $83.28
- premium economy space on 4 dates
SkyMiles award prices by cabin
The lowest one-way Delta SkyMiles award AwardTool observed on BUD→SAN in each cabin, in miles plus taxes.
| Cabin | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | 45,000 miles + $307.12 | 1 stop | Air France (AF), Delta Air Lines (DL), KLM (KL), SAS (SK) | 9+ | 17 | See dates | |
| Premium Economy | 100,000 miles + $83.28 | 2 stops | Delta Air Lines (DL), SAS (SK) | 9+ | 4 | See dates | |
| First | 330,000 miles + $93.02 | 2 stops | Air France (AF), Delta Air Lines (DL), KLM (KL), SAS (SK) | 4 | 11 | See dates |
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 SkyMiles award examples
| Departure | Cabin | Points + taxes | Seats | Stops | Observed (UTC) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | 49,000 miles + $306.82 | 3 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Economy | 49,000 miles + $310.66 | 9+ | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| Economy | 60,000 miles + $83.28 | 5 | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| First | 330,000 miles + $93.02 | 4 | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| First | 355,000 miles + $93.02 | 6 | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| First | 355,000 miles + $93.61 | 3 | 2 stops | 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.
How often SkyMiles award space showed up
Departure dates in the next 365 days that AwardTool checked for Delta SkyMiles in the last 30 days, how many had award space in each cabin at any price, and the latest departure with space.
| Cabin | Dates with space | Share of dates checked | Latest departure with space |
|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | 17 of 45 | 37% | |
| Premium Economy | 4 of 45 | 8% | |
| First | 11 of 45 | 24% |
Best months to fly from Budapest (BUD) to San Diego (SAN) with SkyMiles
| Month | Economy | Premium Economy | First |
|---|---|---|---|
| 49,000 (4 dates) | — | 330,000 (3 dates) | |
| 60,000 (2 dates) | — | — | |
| 92,000 (1 date) | — | 490,000 (2 dates) | |
| 45,000 (6 dates) | 100,000 (1 date) | 495,000 (2 dates) | |
| 62,000 (3 dates) | 130,000 (1 date) | 375,000 (2 dates) | |
| 48,000 (1 date) | 290,000 (1 date) | 355,000 (1 date) | |
| — | 105,000 (1 date) | 360,000 (1 date) |
How to get SkyMiles
- American Express Membership Rewards: 1:1 · Instant
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SkyMiles vs other programs from Budapest (BUD) to San Diego (SAN)
Lowest one-way award per program and cabin on this route.
| Program | Economy | Premium Economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 60,000 pts + $153.10 | 79,069 pts + $171.20 | 90,000 pts + $158.80Mixed cabin | — |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 25,000 pts + $231.09 | 92,500 pts + $328.69 | 103,500 pts + $466.29 | — |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 35,000 pts + $351.89 | 45,000 pts + $360.09 | 70,000 pts + $1,062.49 | 110,000 pts + $1,068.09Lowest |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 21,000 pts + $64.79Lowest | 40,000 pts + $372.39Lowest | 57,500 pts + $984.29Lowest | — |
| Avianca LifeMiles | 55,000 pts + $58.00 | — | — | — |
| Delta SkyMiles | 45,000 pts + $307.12 | 100,000 pts + $83.28 | — | 330,000 pts + $93.02 |
| Etihad Guest | 75,000 pts + $92.69 | — | — | — |
| GOL Smiles | 103,400 pts + taxes not reported | 760,100 pts + taxes not reported | — | — |
| Lufthansa Miles & More | 25,000 pts + $341.09 | 53,937 pts + $526.59 | 58,781 pts + $966.89 | — |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 43,200 pts + $323.17 | 113,000 pts + $982.36 | 124,100 pts + $1,156.20Mixed cabin | — |
| United MileagePlus | 44,000 pts + $72.69 | 55,000 pts + $81.59 | 88,000 pts + $86.39Mixed cabin | — |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 22,500 pts + $272.99 | — | — | — |
Questions about SkyMiles award flights from Budapest (BUD) to San Diego (SAN)
How many miles do you need to fly from Budapest (BUD) to San Diego (SAN) with Delta SkyMiles?
The lowest one-way Delta SkyMiles awards AwardTool observed in the last 30 days: economy 45,000 miles + $307.12, with a typical monthly low of 49,000 miles over 6 months and award space on 17 departure dates (newest observation Oct 18, 2026); premium economy 100,000 miles + $83.28, with a typical monthly low of 105,000 miles over 4 months and award space on 4 departure dates (newest observation Oct 14, 2026); first class 330,000 miles + $93.02, with a typical monthly low of 360,000 miles over 6 months and award space on 11 departure dates (newest observation Oct 18, 2026). Monthly lows varied in economy (45,000 to 92,000 miles), premium economy (100,000 to 290,000 miles) and first class (330,000 to 495,000 miles), so the award on your dates may cost more. Search live before transferring points.
What's the lowest SkyMiles award from Budapest (BUD) to San Diego (SAN)?
In economy, 45,000 miles + $307.12. Delta SkyMiles showed economy award space on 17 departure dates at any price (newest observation Oct 18, 2026, 17:59 UTC). In first class, 330,000 miles + $93.02. Seen Oct 12, 2026, 00:31 UTC for a Nov 25, 2026 departure. Delta SkyMiles showed first-class award space on 11 departure dates at any price (newest observation Oct 18, 2026, 17:59 UTC). Search live before transferring points.
Can you book nonstop awards from Budapest (BUD) to San Diego (SAN) with SkyMiles?
AwardTool hasn't observed nonstop Delta SkyMiles award space on this route in the last 30 days. That doesn't mean nonstop space never appears.
Which credit card points can book SkyMiles awards from Budapest (BUD) to San Diego (SAN)?
American Express Membership Rewards (1:1, Instant). Check current transfer bonuses; most transfers can't be reversed.
Which months had the lowest SkyMiles award prices from Budapest (BUD) to San Diego (SAN)?
Counting only month prices from programs with award space on 2 or more dates that month, and leaving out unusually low outliers, the lowest economy award AwardTool observed was for May 2027 departures: 45,000 miles (6 dates). The month table shows every lowest price, including those. Based on dates we observed, not a forecast.