Award flights from San Diego (SAN) to Budapest (BUD)
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In the last 30 days AwardTool saw award space on 10 programs for SAN→BUD. Lowest economy: 22,500 miles + $9.00 (American Airlines AAdvantage). Lowest business class: 60,000 miles + $365.70 (Air France/KLM Flying Blue); mixed cabin from 57,500 miles + $63.00 (American Airlines AAdvantage). Lowest first class: 103,590 miles + $1,526.70 (Lufthansa Miles & More).
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San Diego (SAN) to Budapest (BUD) at a glance
- From
- San Diego International, San Diego, California, United States (SAN)
- To
- Budapest Liszt Ferenc International, Budapest, Hungary (BUD)
- Programs with award space seen
- 10 of 10 programs tracked on this route
- Nonstop award space seen
- Yes, in economy, via Lufthansa Miles & More
- Airlines seen on these awards
- Aegean Airlines (A3), American Airlines (AA), Air Canada (AC), Air France (AF), Alaska Airlines (AS), Finnair (AY), JetBlue (B6), British Airways (BA), Condor (DE), Delta Air Lines (DL), Aer Lingus (EI), Air Dolomiti (EN) and 13 more
- Departures with open awards
- Oct 2026 to Jun 2027
- Most dates with space
- 55 of 57 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 Budapest (BUD)
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 | 88 pts + $325.70 | Nonstop | Air Canada (AC), Lufthansa (LH), SWISS (LX), United Airlines (UA) | 9+ | 33 | See dates | |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 22,500 pts + $9.00 | 2 stops | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS), Finnair (AY), British Airways (BA) +2 more | — | 33 | See dates | |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 25,000 pts + $164.00 | 1 stop | Air France (AF), Delta Air Lines (DL), KLM (KL) | 3 | 55 | See dates | |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 35,000 pts + $373.20 | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS), Finnair (AY), British Airways (BA) +2 more | 9+ | 50 | See dates | |
| Delta SkyMiles | 40,900 pts + $35.40 | 1 stop | Air France (AF), Delta Air Lines (DL), KLM (KL), SAS (SK) | 9+ | 42 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 44,000 pts + $13.40 | 2 stops | Air Canada (AC), JetBlue (B6), Aer Lingus (EI), Eurowings (EW) +9 more | 5 | 54 | See dates | |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 51,800 pts + $346.20 | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA), Air France (AF), Alaska Airlines (AS), British Airways (BA) +1 more | 1 | 29 | See dates | |
| Avianca LifeMiles | 55,000 pts + $52.10 | 2 stops | Lufthansa (LH), SWISS (LX), United Airlines (UA) | 9+ | 18 | See dates | |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 60,000 pts + $92.51 | 2 stops | Air Canada (AC), Air Dolomiti (EN), Lufthansa (LH), SWISS (LX) +3 more | 9+ | 55 | See dates | |
| Etihad Guest | 75,000 pts + $206.20 | 1 stop | KLM (KL) | 9+ | 9 | See dates |
Premium Economy
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines AAdvantageLowest observed | 40,000 pts + $554.10 | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS), British Airways (BA) | — | 16 | See dates | |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 45,000 pts + $568.20 | 1 stop | Alaska Airlines (AS), Finnair (AY), British Airways (BA), Condor (DE) | 9+ | 31 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 55,000 pts + $28.30 | 2 stops | JetBlue (B6), Lufthansa (LH), SWISS (LX), Brussels Airlines (SN) +1 more | 9+ | 53 | See dates | |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 80,735 pts + $123.71 | 2 stops | Air Canada (AC), Lufthansa (LH), United Airlines (UA) | 9+ | 45 | See dates | |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 95,000 pts + $257.30 | 1 stop | Air France (AF), Delta Air Lines (DL), KLM (KL) | 9+ | 49 | See dates | |
| Delta SkyMiles | 104,700 pts + $25.40 | 2 stops | Delta Air Lines (DL), SAS (SK) | 9+ | 13 | See dates | |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 116,500 pts + $1,648.20 | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA), Air France (AF), British Airways (BA), KLM (KL) | 1 | 5 | See dates |
Not seen in premium economy: Avianca LifeMiles, Etihad Guest and Lufthansa Miles & More.
Business Class
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines AAdvantageLowest, mixed cabin | 57,500 pts + $63.00Mixed cabin | 2 stops | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS), British Airways (BA), IBERIA (IB) | — | 16 | See dates | |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 60,000 pts + $365.70 | 1 stop | Air France (AF), Delta Air Lines (DL), KLM (KL) | 3 | 50 | See dates | |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 70,000 pts + $1,023.20 | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS), Finnair (AY), British Airways (BA) +1 more | 9+ | 13 | See dates | |
| Lufthansa Miles & More | 78,660 pts + $1,476.90 | 1 stop | Lufthansa (LH), SWISS (LX) | 9+ | 20 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 88,000 pts + $28.20Mixed cabin | 2 stops | Aegean Airlines (A3), JetBlue (B6), Aer Lingus (EI), Eurowings (EW) +7 more | 1 | 53 | See dates | |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 90,000 pts + $98.41 | 1 stop | Air Canada (AC), Lufthansa (LH), SWISS (LX), United Airlines (UA) | 6 | 41 | See dates | |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 121,800 pts + $1,524.60Mixed cabin | 2 stops | American Airlines (AA), Air France (AF), British Airways (BA) | 2 | 5 | See dates |
Not seen in business class: Avianca LifeMiles, Delta SkyMiles and Etihad Guest.
First Class
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lufthansa Miles & MoreLowest observed | 103,590 pts + $1,526.70 | 2 stops | Lufthansa (LH), United Airlines (UA) | 2 | 2 | See dates | |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 110,000 pts + $1,544.60 | 2 stops | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS), Finnair (AY), British Airways (BA) +2 more | 6 | 36 | See dates | |
| Delta SkyMiles | 354,500 pts + $24.10 | 2 stops | Air France (AF), Delta Air Lines (DL), KLM (KL), SAS (SK) | 2 | 19 | See dates |
Not seen in first class: American Airlines AAdvantage, Air Canada Aeroplan, Avianca LifeMiles, Etihad Guest, Air France/KLM Flying Blue, Qantas Frequent Flyer and United MileagePlus.
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 | 88 pts + $325.70 | 9+ | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Premium Economy | American Airlines AAdvantage | 40,000 pts + $557.20 | — | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| Business | American Airlines AAdvantage | 57,500 pts + $752.70Mixed cabin | — | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 60,000 pts + $365.70 | 3 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | United MileagePlus | 88,000 pts + $28.30Mixed cabin | 6 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| First | Lufthansa Miles & More | 103,590 pts + $1,526.70 | 2 | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| First | Alaska Atmos Rewards | 200,000 pts + $44.80 | 3 | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| First | Delta SkyMiles | 369,500 pts + $35.60 | 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.
Nonstop award space
- Economy: nonstop space via Lufthansa Miles & More.
Best months to fly from San Diego (SAN) to Budapest (BUD) on points
| Month | Economy | Premium Economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 88 · Miles & More (1 date) | 45,000 · Atmos (1 date) | 57,500 · AAdvantage (1 date)Mixed cabin | 103,590 · Miles & More (1 date) | |
| 88 · Miles & More (3 dates) | 52,500 · Atmos (4 dates) | 57,500 · AAdvantage (2 dates)Mixed cabin | 104,800 · Miles & More (1 date) | |
| 88 · Miles & More (11 dates) | 40,000 · AAdvantage (5 dates) | 57,500 · AAdvantage (5 dates)Mixed cabin | 250,000 · Atmos (7 dates) | |
| 88 · Miles & More (7 dates) | 40,000 · AAdvantage (3 dates) | 57,500 · AAdvantage (1 date)Mixed cabin | 110,000 · Atmos (4 dates) | |
| 88 · Miles & More (6 dates) | 40,000 · AAdvantage (3 dates) | 57,500 · AAdvantage (2 dates)Mixed cabin | 270,000 · Atmos (13 dates) | |
| 29,591 · Miles & More (5 dates) | 45,000 · Atmos (5 dates) | 101,920 · Miles & More (1 date) | 270,000 · Atmos (5 dates) |
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 | — |
| United MileagePlus | — | 1:1 · Instant | — | 1:1 · Instant | — | — |
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- In economy, American Airlines AAdvantage had the lowest observed award, 22,500 miles + $9.00; see how many miles you need with American Airlines AAdvantage.
- In premium economy, American Airlines AAdvantage had the lowest observed award, 40,000 miles + $554.10; see how many miles you need with American Airlines AAdvantage.
- In business class, Air France/KLM Flying Blue had the lowest observed award, 60,000 miles + $365.70, apart from a mixed-cabin award from 57,500 miles + $63.00 with American Airlines AAdvantage; see how many miles you need with Air France/KLM Flying Blue.
- In first class, Lufthansa Miles & More had the lowest observed award, 103,590 miles + $1,526.70; see how many miles you need with Lufthansa Miles & More.
Questions about award flights from San Diego (SAN) to Budapest (BUD)
What's the lowest San Diego (SAN) to Budapest (BUD) award price AwardTool has seen?
In economy, 22,500 miles + $9.00 with American Airlines AAdvantage. Seen Oct 5, 2026, 22:47 UTC for a Dec 7, 2026 departure. American Airlines AAdvantage showed economy award space on 33 departure dates at any price (newest observation Oct 16, 2026, 18:13 UTC). In business class, 60,000 miles + $365.70 with Air France/KLM Flying Blue. Seen Oct 13, 2026, 19:10 UTC for an Oct 27, 2026 departure. Air France/KLM Flying Blue showed business-class award space on 50 departure dates at any price (newest observation Oct 18, 2026, 17:59 UTC). A mixed-cabin itinerary, with part of the trip in a lower cabin, was seen from 57,500 miles + $63.00 with American Airlines AAdvantage. Search live before transferring points.
Which loyalty programs had award space from San Diego (SAN) to Budapest (BUD)?
10 programs in the last 30 days: American Airlines AAdvantage (economy 33 dates, premium economy 16 dates, business class 16 dates); Air Canada Aeroplan (economy 55 dates, premium economy 45 dates, business class 41 dates); Alaska Atmos Rewards (economy 50 dates, premium economy 31 dates, business class 13 dates, first class 36 dates); Avianca LifeMiles (economy 18 dates); Delta SkyMiles (economy 42 dates, premium economy 13 dates, first class 19 dates); Etihad Guest (economy 9 dates); Air France/KLM Flying Blue (economy 55 dates, premium economy 49 dates, business class 50 dates); Lufthansa Miles & More (economy 33 dates, business class 20 dates, first class 2 dates) and 2 more. Dates count departure dates with an open award.
Is there nonstop award space from San Diego (SAN) to Budapest (BUD)?
Yes. AwardTool observed nonstop award space in economy, bookable via Lufthansa Miles & More.
Which credit card points can book awards from San Diego (SAN) 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). 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), United MileagePlus (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). Chase Ultimate Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), United MileagePlus (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). Wells Fargo Rewards: Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1). Ratios come from AwardTool's transfer partner list; check current bonuses first.
Which months had the lowest award prices from San Diego (SAN) to Budapest (BUD)?
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 Dec 2026 departures, 22,500 miles with AAdvantage (10 dates); in business class, the lowest award was for Oct 2026 departures, 60,000 miles with Flying Blue (2 dates), and a mixed-cabin itinerary was seen for Dec 2026 departures from 57,500 miles with AAdvantage. The month table shows every lowest price, including those. Based on dates we observed, not a forecast.