Award flights from San Francisco (SFO) to Budapest (BUD)
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In the last 30 days AwardTool saw award space on 15 programs for SFO→BUD. Lowest economy: 11,996 miles + $324.80 (Lufthansa Miles & More). Lowest business class: 57,500 miles + $24.80 (American Airlines AAdvantage). Lowest first class: 176,951 miles + $1,551.60 (Lufthansa Miles & More).
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San Francisco (SFO) to Budapest (BUD) at a glance
- From
- San Francisco International, San Francisco, California, United States (SFO)
- To
- Budapest Liszt Ferenc International, Budapest, Hungary (BUD)
- Programs with award space seen
- 15 of 15 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), Alaska Airlines (AS), Finnair (AY), ITA Airways (AZ), JetBlue (B6), British Airways (BA), Condor (DE), Delta Air Lines (DL) and 21 more
- Departures with open awards
- Oct 2026 to Sep 2027
- Most dates with space
- 197 of 200 departure dates checked (Air Canada Aeroplan, 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 | 11,996 pts + $324.80 | 1 stopNonstop from 11,996 pts | Eurowings Discover (4Y), Air Canada (AC), Air Dolomiti (EN), Lufthansa (LH) +5 more | 9+ | 88 | See dates | |
| GOL Smiles | 13,100 pts + taxes not reported | 2 stops | American Airlines (AA), Air Canada (AC), Air France (AF), British Airways (BA) +5 more | 4 | 149 | See dates | |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 21,000 pts + $5.60 | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS), Finnair (AY), British Airways (BA) +2 more | — | 155 | See dates | |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 22,500 pts + $190.60 | 1 stop | Air France (AF), KLM (KL), EL AL (LY), SAS (SK) | 1 | 13 | See dates | |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 25,000 pts + $152.60 | 1 stop | Air France (AF), Delta Air Lines (DL), KLM (KL), EL AL (LY) +2 more | 1 | 191 | See dates | |
| SAS EuroBonus | 30,000 pts + $25.30 | 1 stop | SAS (SK) | 9+ | 7 | See dates | |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 35,000 pts + $33.50 | 2 stops | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS), Finnair (AY), British Airways (BA) +3 more | 2 | 187 | See dates | |
| Delta SkyMiles | 42,300 pts + $35.30 | 1 stop | Air France (AF), Delta Air Lines (DL), KLM (KL), SAS (SK) | 9+ | 177 | See dates | |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 43,200 pts + $349.00 | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA), Air France (AF), Alaska Airlines (AS), British Airways (BA) +3 more | 1 | 95 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 44,000 pts + $13.70 | 2 stops | Eurowings Discover (4Y), Aegean Airlines (A3), Air Canada (AC), ITA Airways (AZ) +14 more | 9+ | 187 | See dates | |
| Qatar Airways Privilege Club | 45,000 pts + taxes not reported | 1 stop | Qatar Airways (QR) | 2 | 38 | See dates | |
| Turkish Miles & Smiles | 50,000 pts + taxes not reported | 1 stop | Turkish Airlines (TK) | 1 | 176 | See dates | |
| Avianca LifeMiles | 55,000 pts + $42.61 | 2 stops | Air Canada (AC), Lufthansa (LH), LOT Polish Airlines (LO), SWISS (LX) +2 more | 9+ | 122 | See dates | |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 60,000 pts + $83.41 | 1 stop | Eurowings Discover (4Y), Air Canada (AC), Emirates (EK), Air Dolomiti (EN) +9 more | 1 | 197 | See dates | |
| Etihad Guest | 75,000 pts + $38.00 | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA), Air France (AF), KLM (KL) | 1 | 45 | See dates |
Premium Economy
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air France/KLM Flying BlueLowest observed | 40,000 pts + $243.10 | 1 stop | Air France (AF), Delta Air Lines (DL), KLM (KL), SAS (SK) | 9+ | 191 | See dates | |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 40,000 pts + $57.40 | 2 stops | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS), Finnair (AY), British Airways (BA) +1 more | — | 106 | See dates | |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 45,000 pts + $117.90 | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS), Finnair (AY), British Airways (BA) +1 more | 4 | 140 | See dates | |
| SAS EuroBonus | 45,000 pts + $25.30 | 1 stop | SAS (SK) | 9+ | 1 | See dates | |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 46,500 pts + $150.90 | 1 stop | Air France (AF) | 1 | 3 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 55,000 pts + $22.50 | 2 stops | Eurowings Discover (4Y), Aegean Airlines (A3), ITA Airways (AZ), Air Dolomiti (EN) +9 more | 9+ | 186 | See dates | |
| GOL Smiles | 60,100 pts + taxes not reported | 2 stops | American Airlines (AA), Air Canada (AC), British Airways (BA), IBERIA (IB) | 1 | 18 | See dates | |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 76,956 pts + $127.31 | 3 stops | Air Canada (AC), Emirates (EK), flydubai (FZ), Lufthansa (LH) +2 more | 1 | 176 | See dates | |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 84,900 pts + $1,579.00 | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA), Air France (AF), Alaska Airlines (AS), British Airways (BA) +2 more | 1 | 36 | See dates | |
| Delta SkyMiles | 99,100 pts + $25.40 | 2 stops | Air France (AF), Delta Air Lines (DL), KLM (KL), SAS (SK) | 3 | 58 | See dates |
Not seen in premium economy: Avianca LifeMiles, Etihad Guest, Lufthansa Miles & More, Qatar Airways Privilege Club and Turkish Miles & Smiles.
Business Class
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines AAdvantageLowest observed | 57,500 pts + $24.80 | 2 stops | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS), Finnair (AY), British Airways (BA) +1 more | — | 111 | See dates | |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 70,000 pts + $1,023.20Mixed cabin | 2 stops | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS), Finnair (AY), British Airways (BA) +2 more | 2 | 138 | See dates | |
| Lufthansa Miles & More | 75,030 pts + $1,520.80 | 1 stop | Eurowings Discover (4Y), Air Canada (AC), Lufthansa (LH), SWISS (LX) +1 more | 1 | 78 | See dates | |
| Turkish Miles & Smiles | 85,000 pts + taxes not reported | 1 stop | Turkish Airlines (TK) | 1 | 173 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 88,000 pts + $28.20 | 1 stop | Eurowings Discover (4Y), Aegean Airlines (A3), Air Canada (AC), ITA Airways (AZ) +12 more | 1 | 186 | See dates | |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 90,000 pts + $98.31 | 1 stop | Air Canada (AC), Emirates (EK), flydubai (FZ), Lufthansa (LH) +2 more | 2 | 180 | See dates | |
| Etihad Guest | 92,000 pts + $77.20Mixed cabin | 1 stop | Air France (AF), Condor (DE) | 8 | 62 | See dates | |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 124,100 pts + $1,474.70Mixed cabin | 2 stops | American Airlines (AA), Air France (AF), Alaska Airlines (AS), British Airways (BA) +1 more | 1 | 27 | See dates | |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 179,500 pts + $360.40 | 1 stop | Air France (AF), Delta Air Lines (DL), KLM (KL) | 4 | 191 | See dates | |
| Delta SkyMiles | 385,500 pts + $24.20 | 2 stops | Air France (AF), Delta Air Lines (DL), KLM (KL), SAS (SK) | 9+ | 114 | See dates | |
| GOL Smiles | 600,100 pts + taxes not reported | 1 stop | Air France (AF) | 2 | 13 | See dates |
Not seen in business class: Avianca LifeMiles, Qatar Airways Privilege Club, SAS EuroBonus and Virgin Atlantic Flying Club.
First Class
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska Atmos RewardsLowest observed | 70,000 pts + $1,023.30 | 2 stops | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS), Finnair (AY), British Airways (BA) +2 more | 3 | 154 | See dates | |
| Lufthansa Miles & More | 176,951 pts + $1,551.60 | 1 stop | Lufthansa (LH) | 2 | 46 | See dates | |
| Delta SkyMiles | 385,500 pts + $24.20 | 2 stops | Air France (AF), Delta Air Lines (DL), KLM (KL) | 2 | 91 | See dates |
Not seen in first class: American Airlines AAdvantage, Air Canada Aeroplan, Avianca LifeMiles, Etihad Guest, GOL Smiles, Air France/KLM Flying Blue, Qantas Frequent Flyer, Qatar Airways Privilege Club, SAS EuroBonus, Turkish Miles & Smiles, United MileagePlus 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 | 11,996 pts + $324.80 | 9+ | 1 stop | 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 + $24.80 | — | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| Business | Turkish Miles & Smiles | 85,000 pts + taxes not reported | 1 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | United MileagePlus | 88,000 pts + $28.30 | 3 | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| Business | Air Canada Aeroplan | 90,000 pts + $98.31 | 2 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| First | Alaska Atmos Rewards | 70,000 pts + $1,023.30 | 3 | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| First | Delta SkyMiles | 499,900 pts + $35.30 | 7 | 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 from 11,996 miles via Lufthansa Miles & More, which showed nonstop space on 71 dates.
Best months to fly from San Francisco (SFO) to Budapest (BUD) on points
| Month | Economy | Premium Economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11,996 · Miles & More (6 dates) | 40,000 · AAdvantage (3 dates) | 57,500 · AAdvantage (3 dates) | 110,000 · Atmos (4 dates) | |
| 11,996 · Miles & More (27 dates) | 40,000 · AAdvantage (4 dates) | 57,500 · AAdvantage (7 dates) | 85,000 · Atmos (16 dates) | |
| 11,996 · Miles & More (8 dates) | 40,000 · AAdvantage (4 dates) | 57,500 · AAdvantage (6 dates) | 70,000 · Atmos (9 dates) | |
| 11,996 · Miles & More (7 dates) | 40,000 · AAdvantage (6 dates) | 57,500 · AAdvantage (6 dates) | 85,000 · Atmos (7 dates) | |
| 12,084 · Miles & More (5 dates) | 40,000 · AAdvantage (4 dates) | 57,500 · AAdvantage (3 dates) | 70,000 · Atmos (5 dates) | |
| 11,996 · Miles & More (3 dates) | 40,000 · AAdvantage (2 dates) | 57,500 · AAdvantage (3 dates) | 176,951 · Miles & More (3 dates) | |
| 11,996 · Miles & More (13 dates) | 40,000 · AAdvantage (5 dates) | 57,500 · AAdvantage (3 dates) | 176,951 · Miles & More (6 dates) | |
| 16,300 · Smiles (18 dates) | 45,000 · Atmos (18 dates) | 57,500 · AAdvantage (8 dates) | 200,000 · Atmos (18 dates) | |
| 20,817 · Miles & More (4 dates) | 40,000 · AAdvantage (27 dates) | 57,500 · AAdvantage (27 dates) | 85,000 · Atmos (30 dates) | |
| 13,800 · Smiles (31 dates) | 43,000 · AAdvantage (27 dates) | 88,000 · MileagePlus (31 dates) | 200,000 · Atmos (31 dates) | |
| 11,996 · Miles & More (6 dates) | 40,000 · AAdvantage (15 dates) | 57,500 · AAdvantage (15 dates) | 176,951 · Miles & More (6 dates) | |
| 21,000 · AAdvantage (3 dates) | 46,000 · AAdvantage (3 dates) | 139,999 · Etihad Guest (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 San Francisco (SFO) to Budapest (BUD)How many miles you need from San Francisco (SFO) to Budapest (BUD)
- In economy, Lufthansa Miles & More had the lowest observed award, 11,996 miles + $324.80; see how many miles you need with Lufthansa Miles & More.
- In premium economy, Air France/KLM Flying Blue had the lowest observed award, 40,000 miles + $243.10; see how many miles you need with Air France/KLM Flying Blue.
- In business class, American Airlines AAdvantage had the lowest observed award, 57,500 miles + $24.80; see how many miles you need with American Airlines AAdvantage.
- In first class, Lufthansa Miles & More had the lowest observed award, 176,951 miles + $1,551.60; see how many miles you need with Lufthansa Miles & More.
Questions about award flights from San Francisco (SFO) to Budapest (BUD)
What's the lowest San Francisco (SFO) to Budapest (BUD) award price AwardTool has seen?
In economy, 11,996 miles + $324.80 with Lufthansa Miles & More. Seen Oct 15, 2026, 00:17 UTC for a Nov 4, 2026 departure. Lufthansa Miles & More showed economy award space on 88 departure dates at any price (newest observation Oct 17, 2026, 01:23 UTC). In business class, 57,500 miles + $24.80 with American Airlines AAdvantage. Seen Oct 18, 2026, 02:27 UTC for a Nov 29, 2026 departure. American Airlines AAdvantage showed business-class award space on 111 departure dates at any price (newest observation Oct 19, 2026, 02:50 UTC). Search live before transferring points.
Which loyalty programs had award space from San Francisco (SFO) to Budapest (BUD)?
15 programs in the last 30 days: American Airlines AAdvantage (economy 155 dates, premium economy 106 dates, business class 111 dates); Air Canada Aeroplan (economy 197 dates, premium economy 176 dates, business class 180 dates); Alaska Atmos Rewards (economy 187 dates, premium economy 140 dates, business class 138 dates, first class 154 dates); Avianca LifeMiles (economy 122 dates); Delta SkyMiles (economy 177 dates, premium economy 58 dates, business class 114 dates, first class 91 dates); Etihad Guest (economy 45 dates, business class 62 dates); GOL Smiles (economy 149 dates, premium economy 18 dates, business class 13 dates); Air France/KLM Flying Blue (economy 191 dates, premium economy 191 dates, business class 191 dates) and 7 more. Dates count departure dates with an open award.
Is there nonstop award space from San Francisco (SFO) to Budapest (BUD)?
Yes. AwardTool observed nonstop award space in economy, bookable via Lufthansa Miles & More. The lowest nonstop award was 11,996 miles with Lufthansa Miles & More.
Which credit card points can book awards from San Francisco (SFO) 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). Ratios come from AwardTool's transfer partner list; check current bonuses first.
Which months had the lowest award prices from San Francisco (SFO) 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 Apr 2027 departures, 11,996 miles with Miles & More (13 dates); in business class, the lowest award was for Jun 2027 departures, 57,500 miles with AAdvantage (27 dates). The month table shows every lowest price, including those. Based on dates we observed, not a forecast.