Travelling from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) to Los Angeles: what you need to know
The timezone in Los Angeles is UTC-7. The city is 8 hours behind Budapest, where Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport is located.
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This way, you'll have plenty of time to board your flight from BUD to Los Angeles.
You can expect longer lines in popular months like July and other peak seasons. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
A stopover is the ideal opportunity to break up your journey — and possibly even explore another city. When browsing flights from BUD to Los Angeles, deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can stop along the way. Popular options include:
Copenhagen Airport (CPH)
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol Airport (AMS)
Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)
You'll need an ETA for United States if you have a passport from Hungary and are visiting for tourism purposes. Travel documentation and visa requirements change frequently. So before you book your cheap ticket from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to Los Angeles, check with your airline and the destination country's local consulate or embassy for the latest updates.
BUD is around 24 kilometres from central Budapest. If you're ride-sharing, driving or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 31 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the journey time to be around 58 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to Los Angeles? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these stays near BUD:
How to find the cheapest flights from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) to Los Angeles
$313 is the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to Los Angeles. A return flight starts at $481. These prices may change based on demand and availability.
Don't leave everything to the last moment. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from BUD to Los Angeles if you book in advance. Airlines often offer some great early bird rates.
The 'Whole month' search function shows you the cheapest tickets from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to Los Angeles across the month. It's a good way to find a bargain if your travel plans are flexible.
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Airports in Los Angeles
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to central Los Angeles is approximately 32 kilometres. It takes about 32 minutes to reach the centre driving.
It takes around 54 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
If you have a late flight from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to Los Angeles, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing not long after at one of these hotels near LAX:
Van Nuys Airport (VNY)
Central Los Angeles is located around 32 kilometres from Van Nuys Airport (VNY). As soon as your flight from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to Los Angeles has touched down and you've made your way through the terminal, the drive should take about 34 minutes.
You can also opt for public transport, which will take about 1 hour and 41 minutes.
After your flight from BUD to Los Angeles, unwind at a hotel near VNY. These are some comfortable options that'll help you get into relaxation mode:
Best time to go to Los Angeles
July is the most popular month to catch a flight from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to Los Angeles while May is the quietest. To work out the best time to go to Los Angeles, consider the pace you prefer to travel at.
Lock in your flight from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to Los Angeles for August to visit the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures to range from 16ºC to 32ºC.
For cooler conditions, look for a cheap flight from BUD to Los Angeles in February when temperatures average between 6ºC and 26ºC.
More about Los Angeles
After locking in your flight from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to Los Angeles, think about where you'd like to stay in this city. Make one of these options your base for exploring Los Angeles:
Griffith Observatory and The Broad are just a couple of the popular attractions to put on your Los Angeles to-do list. Keep the adventure rolling by checking out La Brea Tar Pits & Museum.
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