Budapest to Philadelphia (BUD–PHL) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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BUD–PHL is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. American Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 4,453 miles in approximately 9h 25m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AA American Airlines Also: AY, BA | 7 | 788 | 9h25 | – | Oneworld | AY, BA |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Travel Essentials
BUD: CEST · PHL: EDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Budapest, it's 12:00 PM in Philadelphia.
Hungarian passport holders can enter the United States under the Visa Waiver Program (VWP) for up to 90 days for tourism or business. An approved ESTA (Electronic System for Travel Authorization) is required before boarding. ESTA costs $21, is valid for 2 years or until your passport expires, and allows multiple entries. Apply at esta.cbp.dhs.gov at least 72 hours before departure. Most approvals come within minutes, but some take up to 72 hours.
Passport must be an e-passport (machine-readable biometric). At the US border, CBP officers may ask about the purpose of your visit, length of stay, accommodation, and ties to Hungary. Have a return ticket and hotel bookings accessible. The 90-day VWP stay cannot be extended and does not allow a change of status. Overstaying triggers a permanent VWP ban. If you need more than 90 days, apply for a B-1/B-2 visa at the US Embassy in Budapest ($185 application fee, interview required, 2 to 8 week processing).
Direct flights from Budapest to New York (JFK/EWR) run about 9 hours 30 minutes to 10 hours on seasonal routes. Year-round connections through major European hubs (Frankfurt, London, Amsterdam) cover all US destinations. The US uses the dollar (USD). No mandatory vaccinations. Tipping is expected at restaurants (18% to 20%), bars ($1 to $2 per drink), and rideshares. Sales tax is not included in displayed prices and varies by state (0% to 10.25%).
SEPTA Airport Line from the terminal to Center City takes 25–30 minutes ($8). Trains run every 30 minutes (5am to midnight) to 30th Street, Suburban, and Jefferson stations; all with connections to the subway and regional rail network. Buy tickets at platform machines.Taxis to Center City cost $28–35 (flat rate). Ride-shares to Center City run $22–35. For New York City, the Bolt Bus and Greyhound stop near 30th Street Station, or take NJ Transit to New York Penn Station (connecting from 30th Street). Amtrak also departs 30th Street Station for New York in 65 minutes.
Humid continental climate on the Delaware River. Winters (December–March) are cold (−2 to 5°C) with snow and ice. Philadelphia sits in the I-95 "snow corridor" and receives significant nor'easter snowfall several times per winter. PHL has solid de-icing capacity, but major storms cause multi-hour and multi-day disruptions.
Summers are hot and humid (28–34°C) with afternoon thunderstorms that cause frequent delays June through August. Spring and fall are transitional with variable conditions. Fog along the Delaware is occasional in fall and early winter mornings.
BUD–PHL Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from BUD to PHL
Budapest Liszt Ferenc International Airport (BUD) and Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines. With 21 weekly departures, this is a well served route.
BUD to PHL Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from BUD to PHL is about 9 hours 25 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 4,453 miles (7,166 km). There are approximately 21 weekly flights outbound and 21 return, totaling 42 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Copenhagen Kastrup, Toronto Pearson and Amsterdam. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.