Cheap Flights to Budapest

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Brisbane to Budapest flights   $1097
Melbourne to Budapest flights   $1097
Sydney to Budapest flights $1138 $1116
Route One Way Return
Ljubljana to Budapest flights $126  

Prices last updated: 19 Jun 2026 07:13


Cheapest Time of Year to Fly to Budapest

Return fares to Budapest by month, based on the cheapest return airfares found for each month.

Jul 2026
$2,353
Aug 2026
$1,344
Sep 2026
$1,868
Oct 2026
$2,055

The cheapest month to fly to Budapest is August 2026, with return fares from $1,344 — 43% cheaper than the most expensive month (July 2026, from $2,353).

When Should You Fly to Budapest?

Based on the fares we've tracked, August is typically the cheapest month to fly to Budapest, with return fares from $1,344. July is the most expensive month, with the cheapest return fares around $2,353.

Across the year, return fares to Budapest average around $1,905. If you can travel in the off-peak months of August, September and October, you'll generally pay up to 29% less than the yearly average.


Cheapest Prices for Return Flights to Budapest

These are the cheapest prices for return airfares to Budapest

July 2026
$2,353
August 2026
$1,344
September 2026
$1,868
October 2026
$2,055

Average Prices for Return Flights to Budapest

These are the average prices for return airfares to Budapest

July 2026
$3,696
August 2026
$3,124
September 2026
$3,231
October 2026
$2,932
November 2026
$2,831
January 2027
$3,657
April 2027
$3,280

Frequently Asked Questions about flying to Budapest

When is the cheapest time to travel to Budapest?

The cheapest month to travel is typically August.

How much do return flights to Budapest cost?

The best price we found for a return flight to Budapest is $1097.

What is the cheapest date to fly to Budapest?

Currently, the cheapest date for a return flight to Budapest is 22 July 2026.

What is the cheapest airline that flys to Budapest?

Currently, the cheapest airline that flys to Budapest is Shanghai Airlines.

How long does a direct flight to Budapest take?

We were not able to find any direct flights to Budapest.

What is the IATA airport code for Budapest?

The IATA code for Budapest is BUD. It is located in Hungary at coordinates 47.43285, 19.26229.

When should you book flights to Budapest?

From our data, you should book flights to Budapest 60 days out.


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