Award flights from Los Angeles to Budapest (BUD)
Award space from Los Angeles to Budapest (BUD)
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AwardTool saw award space on 2 airport pairs between Los Angeles (LAX, SNA) and Budapest (BUD) in the last 30 days. Lowest economy: 18,750 miles + $152.20 on LAX–BUD (Air France/KLM Flying Blue). Lowest business class: 57,500 miles + $25.00 on SNA–BUD (American Airlines AAdvantage). Lowest first class: 85,000 points + $1,025.90 on LAX–BUD (Alaska Atmos Rewards).
Prices observed – .
Page regenerated from the Nov 12, 2026 data snapshot (normally daily). Summary last changed . Seats change quickly.
- Lowest economy
- 18,750 pts + $152.20
- LAX–BUD · Flying Blue
- Lowest premium economy
- 40,000 pts + $241.20
- LAX–BUD · Flying Blue
- Lowest business class
- 57,500 pts + $25.00
- SNA–BUD · AAdvantage
- Lowest first class
- 85,000 pts + $1,025.90
- LAX–BUD · Atmos
Economy was lowest on LAX–BUD: 18,750 miles + $152.20 with Air France/KLM Flying Blue. The lowest on another airport pair was 22,500 miles + $24.90 with American Airlines AAdvantage on SNA–BUD. With Alaska Atmos Rewards, business class started at 70,000 points + $1,024.80, about 2 times the points of its lowest economy award (35,000 points + $33.40).
Compare programs by cabin
The lowest one-way award each program showed in each cabin, sorted by points.
Economy
Lowest economy from Los Angeles to Budapest (BUD) on points: 18,750 miles + $152.20 with Air France/KLM Flying Blue on LAX–BUD (seen on 125 dates).
| Program | Points + taxes | Airports | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air France/KLM Flying BlueLowest observed | 18,750 pts + $152.20 | LAX–BUD | 125 |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 21,000 pts + $5.60 | LAX–BUD | 105 |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 22,500 pts + $191.50 | LAX–BUD | 24 |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 35,000 pts + $33.40 | LAX–BUD | 125 |
| Avianca LifeMiles | 39,000 pts + $48.50 | LAX–BUD | 80 |
| Delta SkyMiles | 40,900 pts + $35.30 | LAX–BUD | 115 |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 43,200 pts + $359.00 | LAX–BUD | 92 |
| United MileagePlus | 44,000 pts + $13.40 | LAX–BUD | 126 |
| Qatar Airways Privilege Club | 45,000 pts + taxes not reported | LAX–BUD | 55 |
| Turkish Miles & Smiles | 50,000 pts + taxes not reported | LAX–BUD | 94 |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 60,000 pts + $83.71 | LAX–BUD | 127 |
| Etihad Guest | 75,000 pts + $194.90 | LAX–BUD | 43 |
Premium Economy
Lowest premium economy from Los Angeles to Budapest (BUD) on points: 40,000 miles + $241.20 with Air France/KLM Flying Blue on LAX–BUD (seen on 125 dates).
| Program | Points + taxes | Airports | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air France/KLM Flying BlueLowest observed | 40,000 pts + $241.20 | LAX–BUD | 125 |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 40,000 pts + $25.00 | LAX–BUD | 81 |
| Lufthansa Miles & More | 42,500 pts + $111.60 | LAX–BUD | 11 |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 45,000 pts + $117.80 | LAX–BUD | 73 |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 46,500 pts + $151.30 | LAX–BUD | 12 |
| United MileagePlus | 55,000 pts + $22.40 | LAX–BUD | 126 |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 81,235 pts + $123.21 | LAX–BUD | 117 |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 82,300 pts + $1,679.00 | LAX–BUD | 33 |
| Delta SkyMiles | 94,100 pts + $24.10 | LAX–BUD | 45 |
Business Class
Lowest business class from Los Angeles to Budapest (BUD) on points: 57,500 miles + $25.00 with American Airlines AAdvantage on SNA–BUD (seen on 4 dates).
| Program | Points + taxes | Airports | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines AAdvantageLowest, mixed cabin | 57,500 pts + $13.90Mixed cabin | LAX–BUD | 65 |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 70,000 pts + $1,024.80 | LAX–BUD | 92 |
| Lufthansa Miles & More | 81,081 pts + $1,570.90 | LAX–BUD | 115 |
| Turkish Miles & Smiles | 85,000 pts + taxes not reported | LAX–BUD | 93 |
| United MileagePlus | 88,000 pts + $22.50 | LAX–BUD | 126 |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 90,000 pts + $93.01 | LAX–BUD | 116 |
| Etihad Guest | 92,000 pts + $77.20Mixed cabin | LAX–BUD | 26 |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 108,500 pts + $355.40 | LAX–BUD | 125 |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 113,500 pts + $306.20 | LAX–BUD | 2 |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 114,500 pts + $1,524.60Mixed cabin | LAX–BUD | 21 |
| Delta SkyMiles | 320,500 pts + $24.00 | LAX–BUD | 61 |
| Qatar Airways Privilege Club | 323,000 pts + taxes not reportedMixed cabin | LAX–BUD | 1 |
| GOL Smiles | 606,700 pts + taxes not reported | LAX–BUD | 2 |
First Class
Lowest first class from Los Angeles to Budapest (BUD) on points: 85,000 points + $1,025.90 with Alaska Atmos Rewards on LAX–BUD (seen on 69 dates).
| Program | Points + taxes | Airports | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska Atmos RewardsLowest observed | 85,000 pts + $1,025.90 | LAX–BUD | 69 |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 85,000 pts + $24.90Mixed cabin | LAX–BUD | 1 |
| Lufthansa Miles & More | 106,023 pts + $1,598.40 | LAX–BUD | 37 |
| Delta SkyMiles | 320,500 pts + $24.00 | LAX–BUD | 45 |
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.
Los Angeles to Budapest (BUD) at a glance
- From
- Los Angeles (LAX, SNA)
- To
- Budapest (BUD)
- Programs with award space seen
- 14 of 14 programs tracked on this route
- Nonstop award space seen
- Not seen in the last 30 days
- Airlines seen on these awards
- Eurowings Discover (4Y), American Airlines (AA), Air Canada (AC), Air France (AF), Alaska Airlines (AS), Finnair (AY), ITA Airways (AZ), JetBlue (B6), British Airways (BA), Condor (DE), Delta Air Lines (DL), Aer Lingus (EI) and 22 more
- Departures with open awards
- Nov 2026 to Oct 2027
- Latest departure with space
- Observation window
- Awards observed in the last 30 days
- Distance
- 6,232–6,235 miles (10,030–10,034 km) between the airports, great-circle
- Destination guide
- Award flights to Budapest (BUD)
Compare airports
Lowest one-way award AwardTool observed on each airport pair between Los Angeles and Budapest (BUD), with the program and the number of departure dates seen.
| Airports | Economy | Premium Economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles (LAX) to Budapest (BUD) | 18,750 pts + $152.20Flying Blue · 125 dates | 40,000 pts + $241.20Flying Blue · 125 dates | 57,500 pts + $13.90AAdvantage · 65 dates · Mixed cabin | 85,000 pts + $1,025.90Atmos · 69 dates |
| Orange County (SNA) to Budapest (BUD) | 22,500 pts + $24.90AAdvantage · 11 dates | 40,000 pts + $57.50AAdvantage · 1 date | 57,500 pts + $25.00AAdvantage · 4 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.
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.
Lowest observed by cabin, Los Angeles to Budapest (BUD)
- Economy: 18,750 miles + $152.20 on Los Angeles (LAX) to Budapest (BUD) with Air France/KLM Flying Blue, which showed economy award space there on 125 dates.
- Premium Economy: 40,000 miles + $241.20 on Los Angeles (LAX) to Budapest (BUD) with Air France/KLM Flying Blue, which showed premium economy award space there on 125 dates.
- Business Class: 57,500 miles + $25.00 on Orange County (SNA) to Budapest (BUD) with American Airlines AAdvantage, which showed business-class award space there on 4 dates.
- First Class: 85,000 points + $1,025.90 on Los Angeles (LAX) to Budapest (BUD) with Alaska Atmos Rewards, which showed first-class award space there on 69 dates.
Observed award examples
| Departure | Cabin | Airports | Program | Points + taxes | Seats | Stops | Observed (UTC) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | LAX–BUD | Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 18,750 pts + $152.70 | 9+ | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Premium Economy | LAX–BUD | Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 40,000 pts + $242.90 | 9+ | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | LAX–BUD | American Airlines AAdvantage | 57,500 pts + $25.10Mixed cabin | 2 | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| Business | LAX–BUD | United MileagePlus | 88,000 pts + $28.20 | 3 | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| First | LAX–BUD | American Airlines AAdvantage | 85,000 pts + $24.90Mixed cabin | — | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| First | LAX–BUD | Alaska Atmos Rewards | 110,000 pts + $47.60 | 2 | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| First | LAX–BUD | Lufthansa Miles & More | 127,328 pts + $1,597.80 | 1 | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| First | LAX–BUD | Delta SkyMiles | 350,500 pts + $35.20 | 1 | 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.
Best months to fly from Los Angeles to Budapest (BUD) on points
Each month shows the lowest award seen across the 2 airport pairs, with that program's open dates on the airport pair behind it.
| Month | Economy | Premium Economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18,750 pts + $152.70 (15 dates)Flying Blue | 40,000 pts + $553.00 (4 dates)AAdvantage | 57,500 pts + $24.90 (4 dates)AAdvantage · Mixed cabin | 85,000 pts + $24.90 (1 date)AAdvantage · Mixed cabin | |
| 22,500 pts + $9.00 (9 dates)AAdvantage | 40,000 pts + $242.40 (23 dates)Flying Blue | 57,500 pts + $25.00 (3 dates)AAdvantage · Mixed cabin | 172,433 pts + $1,623.60 (9 dates)Miles & More | |
| 18,750 pts + taxes not reported (17 dates)Flying Blue | 40,000 pts + taxes not reported (17 dates)Flying Blue | 57,500 pts + $27.60 (12 dates)AAdvantage · Mixed cabin | 85,000 pts + $1,025.90 (9 dates)Atmos | |
| 18,750 pts + taxes not reported (9 dates)Flying Blue | 40,000 pts + taxes not reported (9 dates)Flying Blue | 57,500 pts + taxes not reported (5 dates)AAdvantage · Mixed cabin | 110,000 pts + taxes not reported (3 dates)Atmos | |
| 22,500 pts + taxes not reported (8 dates)AAdvantage | 40,000 pts + taxes not reported (2 dates)AAdvantage | 57,500 pts + taxes not reported (1 date)AAdvantage · Mixed cabin | 178,572 pts + taxes not reported (1 date)Miles & More | |
| 25,000 pts + taxes not reported (16 dates)Flying Blue | 40,000 pts + taxes not reported (8 dates)AAdvantage | 124,822 pts + taxes not reported (12 dates)Miles & More | 270,000 pts + taxes not reported (8 dates)Atmos | |
| 22,500 pts + taxes not reported (1 date)Virgin Atlantic | 40,000 pts + taxes not reported (6 dates)Flying Blue | 57,500 pts + taxes not reported (3 dates)AAdvantage · Mixed cabin | 270,000 pts + taxes not reported (5 dates)Atmos | |
| 25,000 pts + taxes not reported (10 dates)Flying Blue | 40,000 pts + taxes not reported (11 dates)AAdvantage | 57,500 pts + taxes not reported (11 dates)AAdvantage · Mixed cabin | 270,000 pts + taxes not reported (10 dates)Atmos | |
| 25,000 pts + taxes not reported (7 dates)Flying Blue | 40,000 pts + taxes not reported (6 dates)AAdvantage | 57,500 pts + taxes not reported (6 dates)AAdvantage · Mixed cabin | 178,572 pts + taxes not reported (2 dates)Miles & More | |
| 21,000 pts + taxes not reported (17 dates)AAdvantage | 40,000 pts + taxes not reported (17 dates)AAdvantage | 57,500 pts + taxes not reported (17 dates)AAdvantage · Mixed cabin | 106,023 pts + $1,598.40 (7 dates)Miles & More | |
| 21,000 pts + taxes not reported (4 dates)AAdvantage | 40,000 pts + taxes not reported (4 dates)AAdvantage | 57,500 pts + taxes not reported (4 dates)AAdvantage · Mixed cabin | 124,822 pts + taxes not reported (1 date)Miles & More | |
| 51,800 pts + taxes not reported (1 date)Qantas | 116,500 pts + taxes not reported (1 date)Qantas | 125,400 pts + taxes not reported (1 date)Qantas | — |
A month's taxes are those of an award AwardTool recorded at that month's lowest price for a departure that month. “Taxes not reported” means the data has none for that month; the award still has taxes and fees.
Points that transfer to these programs
| Program | Amex | Bilt | Capital One | Chase | Citi | Wells Fargo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | — |
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Questions about Los Angeles to Budapest (BUD) award flights
Which airports had the lowest award prices from Los Angeles to Budapest (BUD)?
In business class, SNA–BUD with 57,500 miles + $25.00 (American Airlines AAdvantage). In economy, LAX–BUD with 18,750 miles + $152.20 (Air France/KLM Flying Blue). Prices are the lowest AwardTool observed in the last 30 days; search live before transferring points.
Which airport pairs between Los Angeles and Budapest (BUD) had award space?
LAX–BUD (economy, premium economy, business class and first class) and SNA–BUD (economy, premium economy and business class). Airport pairs not listed had no award space AwardTool observed in the last 30 days.
How many points does it take to fly from Los Angeles to Budapest (BUD)?
The lowest economy award AwardTool has seen was 18,750 miles + $152.20 with Air France/KLM Flying Blue. Seen Nov 11, 2026, 19:30 UTC for a Nov 27, 2026 departure. Air France/KLM Flying Blue showed economy award space on 125 departure dates at any price (newest observation Nov 12, 2026, 05:48 UTC). The lowest business-class award AwardTool has seen was 70,000 points + $1,024.80 with Alaska Atmos Rewards. Alaska Atmos Rewards showed business-class award space on 92 departure dates at any price (newest observation Nov 11, 2026, 19:30 UTC). A mixed-cabin itinerary, with part of the trip in a lower cabin, was seen from 57,500 miles + $13.90 with American Airlines AAdvantage. Search live before transferring points.
Which loyalty programs had award space from Los Angeles to Budapest (BUD)?
14 programs in the last 30 days: American Airlines AAdvantage (economy 105 dates, premium economy 81 dates, business class 65 dates, first class 1 date); Air Canada Aeroplan (economy 127 dates, premium economy 117 dates, business class 116 dates); Alaska Atmos Rewards (economy 125 dates, premium economy 73 dates, business class 92 dates, first class 69 dates); Avianca LifeMiles (economy 80 dates); Delta SkyMiles (economy 115 dates, premium economy 45 dates, business class 61 dates, first class 45 dates); Etihad Guest (economy 43 dates, business class 26 dates); GOL Smiles (business class 2 dates); Air France/KLM Flying Blue (economy 125 dates, premium economy 125 dates, business class 125 dates) and 6 more. Dates count departure dates with an open award.
Can you fly nonstop from Los Angeles to Budapest (BUD) on points?
AwardTool hasn't observed nonstop award space on this route in the last 30 days. The awards it saw connected with 1 to 2 stops on itineraries including Eurowings Discover, American Airlines, Air Canada and Air France. That doesn't mean nonstop space never appears.
How much are taxes and fees on award flights from Los Angeles to Budapest (BUD)?
Taxes and fees on each program's lowest award ranged in economy from $5.60 with AAdvantage (21,000 miles + $5.60) to $359.00 with Qantas (43,200 points + $359.00); in business class from $13.90 with AAdvantage (57,500 miles + $13.90 on a mixed-cabin itinerary) to $1,570.90 with Miles & More (81,081 miles + $1,570.90). Qatar Airways Privilege Club did not report taxes for its lowest economy award. Turkish Miles & Smiles did not report taxes for its lowest economy and business-class awards. GOL Smiles did not report taxes for its lowest business-class award. Amounts are one way per traveler in USD and can differ on other dates and routings.
Which credit card points can book awards from Los Angeles to Budapest (BUD)?
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). These are US card programs; ratios come from AwardTool's transfer partner list. Check current bonuses first.
What's the best month to fly from Los Angeles to Budapest (BUD) on points?
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 Jan 2027 departures, 18,750 miles + taxes not reported with Flying Blue (17 dates); in business class, the lowest award was for Aug 2027 departures, 70,000 points + taxes not reported with Atmos (17 dates), and a mixed-cabin itinerary was seen for Aug 2027 departures from 57,500 miles + taxes not reported with AAdvantage. The month table shows every lowest price, including those. Based on dates we observed, not a forecast.
When do award seats open for flights from Los Angeles to Budapest (BUD)?
Booking windows before departure published by the programs with award space here (AwardTool's program data, reviewed Nov 6, 2026): Qatar Airways Privilege Club about 361 days, Avianca LifeMiles about 360 days, Air France/KLM Flying Blue about 359 days and 9 other programs. AwardTool saw award space on this route for departures as late as Oct 1, 2027; seats can open earlier or later, and released seats may already be booked. See award release dates by program.