Award flights from Washington Dulles (IAD) to Budapest (BUD)
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In the last 30 days AwardTool saw award space on 14 programs for IAD→BUD. Lowest economy: 19,500 points + $150.80 (Virgin Atlantic Flying Club). Lowest business class: 57,500 miles + $24.80 (American Airlines AAdvantage); mixed cabin from 55,000 points + $38.20 (Alaska Atmos Rewards). Lowest first class: 85,000 miles + $24.80 (American Airlines AAdvantage).
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Washington Dulles (IAD) to Budapest (BUD) at a glance
- From
- Washington Dulles International, Washington, D.C., United States (IAD)
- To
- Budapest Liszt Ferenc International, Budapest, Hungary (BUD)
- Programs with award space seen
- 14 of 14 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), British Airways (BA), Delta Air Lines (DL), Aer Lingus (EI), Emirates (EK) and 21 more
- Departures with open awards
- Oct 2026 to Sep 2027
- Most dates with space
- 128 of 128 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 | 7,939 pts + $324.80 | 1 stopNonstop from 7,939 pts | Eurowings Discover (4Y), Air Canada (AC), Air Dolomiti (EN), Lufthansa (LH) +6 more | 9+ | 78 | See dates | |
| GOL Smiles | 9,500 pts + taxes not reported | 2 stops | American Airlines (AA), Air Canada (AC), Air France (AF), British Airways (BA) +5 more | 4 | 20 | See dates | |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 19,500 pts + $150.80 | 1 stop | Air France (AF), KLM (KL), SAS (SK) | 1 | 19 | See dates | |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 21,500 pts + $5.60 | 2 stops | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS), Finnair (AY), British Airways (BA) +2 more | — | 88 | See dates | |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 21,875 pts + $155.70 | 1 stop | Air France (AF), Delta Air Lines (DL), KLM (KL), SAS (SK) +1 more | 9+ | 128 | See dates | |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 27,500 pts + $29.00 | 1 stop | British Airways (BA), Aer Lingus (EI), Qatar Airways (QR) | 4 | 90 | See dates | |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 34,700 pts + $346.20 | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA), Air France (AF), British Airways (BA), Emirates (EK) +1 more | 1 | 74 | See dates | |
| Avianca LifeMiles | 40,000 pts + $34.18 | 1 stop | Air Canada (AC), Lufthansa (LH), SWISS (LX), Egyptair (MS) +4 more | 4 | 85 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 40,000 pts + $22.40 | 1 stop | Eurowings Discover (4Y), Aegean Airlines (A3), Air Canada (AC), ITA Airways (AZ) +13 more | 9+ | 83 | See dates | |
| Delta SkyMiles | 40,300 pts + $35.30 | 1 stop | Air France (AF), Delta Air Lines (DL), KLM (KL), SAS (SK) | 9+ | 79 | See dates | |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 42,500 pts + $83.41 | 1 stop | Air Canada (AC), Emirates (EK), Air Dolomiti (EN), flydubai (FZ) +8 more | 7 | 125 | See dates | |
| Qatar Airways Privilege Club | 45,000 pts + taxes not reported | 1 stop | Qatar Airways (QR) | 9+ | 64 | See dates | |
| Turkish Miles & Smiles | 50,000 pts + taxes not reported | 1 stop | Turkish Airlines (TK) | 1 | 113 | See dates | |
| Etihad Guest | 57,000 pts + $195.00 | 1 stop | Air France (AF), Etihad Airways (EY), KLM (KL), EL AL (LY) | 9+ | 55 | See dates |
Premium Economy
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubLowest observed | 31,500 pts + $150.60 | 1 stop | Air France (AF) | 2 | 6 | See dates | |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 35,000 pts + $259.00 | 1 stop | Air France (AF), Delta Air Lines (DL), KLM (KL) | 8 | 128 | See dates | |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 35,000 pts + $568.20 | 1 stop | British Airways (BA) | 7 | 22 | 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 | — | 44 | See dates | |
| Lufthansa Miles & More | 42,500 pts + $755.20 | 1 stop | Lufthansa (LH), Brussels Airlines (SN) | 9+ | 30 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 55,000 pts + $22.50 | 1 stop | Eurowings Discover (4Y), Aegean Airlines (A3), ITA Airways (AZ), Aer Lingus (EI) +11 more | 9+ | 83 | See dates | |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 65,830 pts + $127.71 | 2 stops | Air Canada (AC), Lufthansa (LH), SWISS (LX), Austrian (OS) +2 more | 2 | 118 | See dates | |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 70,800 pts + $1,579.00 | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA), Air France (AF), British Airways (BA), KLM (KL) | 1 | 26 | See dates | |
| Delta SkyMiles | 110,100 pts + $25.50 | 2 stops | Air France (AF), Delta Air Lines (DL), KLM (KL), SAS (SK) | 6 | 5 | See dates |
Not seen in premium economy: Avianca LifeMiles, Etihad Guest, GOL Smiles, Qatar Airways Privilege Club and Turkish Miles & Smiles.
Business Class
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska Atmos RewardsLowest, mixed cabin | 55,000 pts + $38.20Mixed cabin | 1 stop | British Airways (BA), Aer Lingus (EI), Qatar Airways (QR) | 4 | 67 | See dates | |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 57,500 pts + $24.80 | 2 stops | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS), Finnair (AY), British Airways (BA) +1 more | — | 47 | See dates | |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 60,000 pts + $369.32 | 1 stop | Air France (AF), Delta Air Lines (DL), KLM (KL) | 7 | 128 | See dates | |
| Lufthansa Miles & More | 62,500 pts + $1,480.30 | 1 stop | Eurowings Discover (4Y), Air Canada (AC), Air Dolomiti (EN), Lufthansa (LH) +3 more | 9+ | 79 | See dates | |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 75,000 pts + $92.51 | 1 stop | Air Canada (AC), Emirates (EK), Air Dolomiti (EN), flydubai (FZ) +6 more | 9+ | 120 | See dates | |
| Avianca LifeMiles | 80,000 pts + $34.18 | 1 stop | Egyptair (MS) | 2 | 1 | See dates | |
| Turkish Miles & Smiles | 85,000 pts + taxes not reported | 1 stop | Turkish Airlines (TK) | 1 | 113 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 88,000 pts + $13.60 | 1 stop | Eurowings Discover (4Y), Aegean Airlines (A3), Air Canada (AC), ITA Airways (AZ) +12 more | 1 | 82 | See dates | |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 90,000 pts + $1,473.20 | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA), Air France (AF), British Airways (BA), KLM (KL) | 1 | 28 | See dates | |
| Etihad Guest | 103,000 pts + $288.50Mixed cabin | 2 stops | Etihad Airways (EY), EL AL (LY) | 2 | 3 | See dates | |
| Qatar Airways Privilege Club | 329,000 pts + taxes not reportedMixed cabin | 1 stop | Qatar Airways (QR) | 2 | 3 | See dates | |
| Delta SkyMiles | 430,500 pts + $24.40 | 1 stop | Air France (AF), Delta Air Lines (DL) | 9+ | 10 | See dates | |
| GOL Smiles | 512,800 pts + taxes not reported | 1 stop | Air France (AF) | 1 | 1 | See dates |
Not seen in business class: Virgin Atlantic Flying Club.
First Class
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska Atmos RewardsLowest observed | 82,500 pts + $1,023.20 | 1 stop | British Airways (BA) | 1 | 1 | See dates | |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 85,000 pts + $24.80 | 2 stops | American Airlines (AA), Finnair (AY), British Airways (BA) | — | 3 | See dates | |
| Lufthansa Miles & More | 159,633 pts + $1,545.80 | 1 stop | Air Dolomiti (EN), Lufthansa (LH), SWISS (LX) | 5 | 62 | See dates | |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 260,200 pts + $926.00Mixed cabin | 1 stop | Emirates (EK) | 1 | 5 | See dates | |
| Delta SkyMiles | 405,500 pts + $24.40 | 2 stops | Air France (AF), Delta Air Lines (DL), KLM (KL), SAS (SK) | 3 | 33 | See dates | |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 415,728 pts + $83.61 | 2 stops | Air Canada (AC), United Airlines (UA) | 1 | 1 | See dates |
Not seen in first class: Avianca LifeMiles, Etihad Guest, GOL Smiles, Air France/KLM Flying Blue, Qatar Airways Privilege Club, 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 | 7,939 pts + $324.80 | 9+ | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Premium Economy | Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 31,500 pts + $150.60 | 2 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | Alaska Atmos Rewards | 55,000 pts + $1,023.20Mixed cabin | 5 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| First | Alaska Atmos Rewards | 82,500 pts + $1,023.20 | 1 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| First | American Airlines AAdvantage | 85,000 pts + $24.80 | — | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| First | Qantas Frequent Flyer | 260,200 pts + $926.00Mixed cabin | 1 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| First | Air Canada Aeroplan | 415,728 pts + $83.61 | 1 | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| First | Delta SkyMiles | 499,000 pts + $35.80 | 5 | 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 7,939 miles via Lufthansa Miles & More, which showed nonstop space on 44 dates.
Best months to fly from Washington Dulles (IAD) to Budapest (BUD) on points
| Month | Economy | Premium Economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7,939 · Miles & More (13 dates) | 35,000 · Atmos (3 dates) | 55,000 · Atmos (5 dates)Mixed cabin | 82,500 · Atmos (1 date) | |
| 7,939 · Miles & More (16 dates) | 31,500 · Virgin Atlantic (5 dates) | 55,000 · Atmos (7 dates)Mixed cabin | 159,633 · Miles & More (7 dates) | |
| 16,758 · Miles & More (4 dates) | 40,000 · AAdvantage (2 dates) | 57,500 · AAdvantage (1 date) | 159,633 · Miles & More (2 dates) | |
| 9,500 · Smiles (2 dates) | 35,000 · Flying Blue (2 dates) | 55,000 · Atmos (1 date)Mixed cabin | 499,900 · SkyMiles (1 date) | |
| 16,758 · Miles & More (1 date) | 40,000 · AAdvantage (1 date) | 57,500 · AAdvantage (1 date) | 159,633 · Miles & More (1 date) | |
| 7,939 · Miles & More (1 date) | 35,000 · Atmos (1 date) | 55,000 · Atmos (1 date)Mixed cabin | 159,633 · Miles & More (1 date) | |
| 7,939 · Miles & More (25 dates) | 35,000 · Atmos (9 dates) | 55,000 · Atmos (23 dates)Mixed cabin | 85,000 · AAdvantage (1 date) | |
| 7,939 · Miles & More (18 dates) | 35,000 · Atmos (6 dates) | 55,000 · Atmos (19 dates)Mixed cabin | 85,000 · AAdvantage (1 date) | |
| 9,500 · Smiles (6 dates) | 35,000 · Atmos (1 date) | 55,000 · Atmos (6 dates)Mixed cabin | 475,500 · SkyMiles (2 dates) | |
| 25,000 · Flying Blue (1 date) | 35,000 · Atmos (1 date) | 165,000 · Miles&Smiles (1 date) | 440,500 · SkyMiles (1 date) | |
| 21,500 · AAdvantage (2 dates) | 40,000 · AAdvantage (2 dates) | 57,500 · AAdvantage (2 dates) | — | |
| 25,000 · Flying Blue (27 dates) | 101,500 · Flying Blue (27 dates) | 80,000 · LifeMiles (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 Washington Dulles (IAD) to Budapest (BUD)How many miles or points you need from Washington Dulles (IAD) to Budapest (BUD)
- In economy, Virgin Atlantic Flying Club had the lowest observed award, 19,500 points + $150.80; see how many points you need with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club.
- In premium economy, Virgin Atlantic Flying Club had the lowest observed award, 31,500 points + $150.60; see how many points you need with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club.
- In business class, American Airlines AAdvantage had the lowest observed award, 57,500 miles + $24.80, apart from a mixed-cabin award from 55,000 points + $38.20 with Alaska Atmos Rewards; see how many miles you need with American Airlines AAdvantage.
- In first class, American Airlines AAdvantage had the lowest observed award, 85,000 miles + $24.80; see how many miles you need with American Airlines AAdvantage.
Questions about award flights from Washington Dulles (IAD) to Budapest (BUD)
What's the lowest Washington Dulles (IAD) to Budapest (BUD) award price AwardTool has seen?
In economy, 19,500 points + $150.80 with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club. Seen Oct 13, 2026, 20:01 UTC for a Nov 14, 2026 departure. Virgin Atlantic Flying Club showed economy award space on 19 departure dates at any price (newest observation Oct 19, 2026, 21:15 UTC). In business class, 57,500 miles + $24.80 with American Airlines AAdvantage. Seen Oct 18, 2026, 04:30 UTC for a Nov 24, 2026 departure. American Airlines AAdvantage showed business-class award space on 47 departure dates at any price (newest observation Oct 19, 2026, 22:35 UTC). A mixed-cabin itinerary, with part of the trip in a lower cabin, was seen from 55,000 points + $38.20 with Alaska Atmos Rewards. Search live before transferring points.
Which loyalty programs had award space from Washington Dulles (IAD) to Budapest (BUD)?
14 programs in the last 30 days: American Airlines AAdvantage (economy 88 dates, premium economy 44 dates, business class 47 dates, first class 3 dates); Air Canada Aeroplan (economy 125 dates, premium economy 118 dates, business class 120 dates, first class 1 date); Alaska Atmos Rewards (economy 90 dates, premium economy 22 dates, business class 67 dates, first class 1 date); Avianca LifeMiles (economy 85 dates, business class 1 date); Delta SkyMiles (economy 79 dates, premium economy 5 dates, business class 10 dates, first class 33 dates); Etihad Guest (economy 55 dates, business class 3 dates); GOL Smiles (economy 20 dates, business class 1 date); Air France/KLM Flying Blue (economy 128 dates, premium economy 128 dates, business class 128 dates) and 6 more. Dates count departure dates with an open award.
Is there nonstop award space from Washington Dulles (IAD) to Budapest (BUD)?
Yes. AwardTool observed nonstop award space in economy, bookable via Lufthansa Miles & More. The lowest nonstop award was 7,939 miles with Lufthansa Miles & More.
Which credit card points can book awards from Washington Dulles (IAD) 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 Washington Dulles (IAD) 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, 16,758 miles with Miles & More (4 dates); in business class, the lowest award was for May 2027 departures, 57,500 miles with AAdvantage (13 dates), and a mixed-cabin itinerary was seen for Apr 2027 departures from 55,000 points with Atmos. The month table shows every lowest price, including those. Based on dates we observed, not a forecast.