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Cheap flights from Melbourne to Budapest from $746

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 17/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — BUD
1 May — 8 May1
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Melbourne to Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl are usually found in March or November, booked 13 days in advance, depart on a Friday or Sunday and return on a Wednesday

Cheap flight deals from Melbourne to Budapest

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Melbourne (ME1) to Budapest (BUD). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 26 April 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,370

One-way from

$746

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$2,214
China Eastern
  • China Eastern
  • 26/5-7/6
  • 3 total stops
  • 83h 05m total
  • Melbourne to Budapest
17/7
  • 17/7
  • 2 total stops
  • 30h 40m total
  • Melbourne to Budapest
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 2% potential increase in price ($63 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($65 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in April 2025

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Cheapest flights from Melbourne to Budapest
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Melbourne to Budapest. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 26 April 2025.

Mon 26/511:00MEL - BUD
1 stop29h 05mChina Eastern
Sat 7/619:00BUD - MEL
2 stops54h 00mChina Eastern
Deal found 25/4$1,370
Mon 2/612:05MEL - BUD
3 stops43h 05mMultiple Airlines
Tue 17/613:05BUD - MEL
3 stops47h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/4$1,551
Wed 28/510:20MEL - BUD
1 stop28h 40mChina Southern
Sun 29/612:45BUD - MEL
1 stop35h 55mChina Southern
Deal found 25/4$1,612
Tue 27/513:30MEL - BUD
2 stops33h 00mAustrian Airlines
Thu 26/611:15BUD - MEL
2 stops36h 15mAustrian Airlines
Deal found 25/4$1,826
Sun 1/614:25MEL - BUD
2 stops36h 50mSWISS
Wed 2/709:30BUD - MEL
2 stops36h 25mSWISS
Deal found 25/4$1,909
Tue 15/707:00MEL - BUD
3 stops44h 35mTurkish Airlines
Thu 21/820:30BUD - MEL
2 stops38h 55mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 25/4$2,059
Wed 28/514:25MEL - BUD
2 stops35h 55mLufthansa
Wed 2/711:35BUD - MEL
2 stops34h 20mLufthansa
Deal found 24/4$2,090
Sat 13/1220:15MEL - BUD
1 stop44h 10mAir China
Fri 16/111:25BUD - MEL
1 stop42h 20mAir China
Deal found 25/4$2,268
Sat 31/512:05MEL - BUD
2 stops31h 15mFinnair
Mon 30/618:55BUD - MEL
2 stops27h 20mFinnair
Deal found 25/4$2,315
Thu 22/515:55MEL - BUD
2 stops41h 15mBritish Airways
Thu 29/517:55BUD - MEL
3 stops30h 40mBritish Airways
Deal found 25/4$2,520
Tue 27/515:15MEL - BUD
1 stop23h 50mQatar Airways
Mon 30/610:00BUD - MEL
1 stop22h 50mQatar Airways
Deal found 25/4$2,530
Tue 27/505:15MEL - BUD
1 stop41h 05mEmirates
Thu 26/622:40BUD - MEL
1 stop34h 00mEmirates
Deal found 24/4$2,537

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MEL - BUD

MELBUD

Melbourne

Mon 26/5

11:00-08:05

1 stop29h 05m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Sat 7/6

19:00-09:00

2 stops54h 00m

$1,370

MelbourneBudapest

MEL - BUD

MELBUD

Melbourne

Mon 2/6

12:05-23:10

3 stops43h 05m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Tue 17/6

13:05-20:20

3 stops47h 15m

$1,551

MelbourneBudapest

MEL - BUD

MELBUD

Melbourne

Wed 28/5

10:20-07:00

1 stop28h 40m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Sun 29/6

12:45-08:40

1 stop35h 55m

$1,612

MelbourneBudapest

MEL - BUD

MELBUD

Melbourne

Tue 27/5

13:30-14:30

2 stops33h 00m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Thu 26/6

11:15-07:30

2 stops36h 15m

$1,826

MelbourneBudapest

MEL - BUD

MELBUD

Melbourne

Sun 1/6

14:25-19:15

2 stops36h 50m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Wed 2/7

09:30-05:55

2 stops36h 25m

$1,909

MelbourneBudapest

MEL - BUD

MELBUD

Melbourne

Tue 15/7

07:00-19:35

3 stops44h 35m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Thu 21/8

20:30-19:25

2 stops38h 55m

$2,059

MelbourneBudapest

MEL - BUD

MELBUD

Melbourne

Wed 28/5

14:25-18:20

2 stops35h 55m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Wed 2/7

11:35-05:55

2 stops34h 20m

$2,090

MelbourneBudapest

MEL - BUD

MELBUD

Melbourne

Sat 31/5

12:05-11:20

2 stops31h 15m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Fri 27/6

18:55-06:15

2 stops27h 20m

$2,315

MelbourneBudapest

MEL - BUD

MELBUD

Melbourne

Wed 21/5

20:00-07:10

1 stop43h 10m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Mon 28/7

12:20-14:35

1 stop42h 15m

$2,334

MelbourneBudapest

MEL - BUD

MELBUD

Melbourne

Thu 22/5

15:55-01:10

2 stops41h 15m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Thu 29/5

17:55-08:35

3 stops30h 40m

$2,520

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Best time to book a flight from Melbourne to Budapest

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Melbourne to Budapest

How far ahead should I book a flight from Melbourne to Budapest?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Melbourne to Budapest. Price data was last updated on 25 April 2025.

The price you pay for your flight from Melbourne to Budapest may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 13 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Melbourne to Budapest?

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne to Budapest (average of $913). Flying from Melbourne to Budapest in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,501). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from MEL to BUD?

Find hourly flight availability from Melbourne to Budapest. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 26 April 2025.

When flying from Melbourne to Budapest, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the morning, which can drop the price by up to 34% versus a flight in the afternoon.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Melbourne to Budapest?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Melbourne to Budapest. Price data was last updated on 16 December 2024.

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Melbourne to Budapest flight should consider departing on Sunday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Friday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Rainfall in Budapest by month

Plan your trip to Budapest by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Budapest ranges from 30.0 - 70.0 inches per month. May is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 70.0 mm. February is typically the driest time to visit Budapest when rainfall is around 30.0 mm.

Temperature in Budapest by month

Plan your trip to Budapest by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Budapest, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 20.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 0.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing Budapest

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Budapest. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Budapest. Reviews last updated 26 April 2025.

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Umair,July 2024

LHE - DXB

Worst experience. The staff at the airport were unprofessional, uncourtious, disrespectful and straight up discriminating. I will never travel via emirates again. And the flight was delayed too.

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Umair,July 2024

LHE - DXB

Worst experience. The staff at the airport were unprofessional, uncourtious, disrespectful and straight up discriminating. I will never travel via emirates again. And the flight was delayed too.

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Umair,July 2024

LHE - DXB

Worst experience. The staff at the airport were unprofessional, uncourtious, disrespectful and straight up discriminating. I will never travel via emirates again. And the flight was delayed too.

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Umair,July 2024

LHE - DXB

Worst experience. The staff at the airport were unprofessional, uncourtious, disrespectful and straight up discriminating. I will never travel via emirates again. And the flight was delayed too.

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Umair,July 2024

LHE - DXB

Worst experience. The staff at the airport were unprofessional, uncourtious, disrespectful and straight up discriminating. I will never travel via emirates again. And the flight was delayed too.

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Umair,July 2024

LHE - DXB

Worst experience. The staff at the airport were unprofessional, uncourtious, disrespectful and straight up discriminating. I will never travel via emirates again. And the flight was delayed too.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Melbourne to Budapest. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Budapest from Melbourne?

    Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl (BUD), located 16.5 km from the city centre, is the airport you fly into when you book flights from Melbourne to Budapest. 11 airlines have flights to Ferenc Liszt Intl from Melbourne on a regular basis. Booking flights from Melbourne to Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 0 inbound flights from Melbourne per day.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Melbourne to Budapest round-trip?

    Flying on China Eastern is currently your cheapest option to Budapest, with prices starting at $1,370. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by China Southern and Austrian Airlines, with the lowest prices starting at $1,612 and $1,826, respectively. China Eastern is 23% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Melbourne to Budapest one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for China Eastern. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $747. Users have also found prices from $1,318 and $1,340 on Turkish Airlines and Etihad Airways, respectively.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Melbourne to Budapest that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Melbourne to Budapest flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Melbourne to Budapest?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Melbourne to Budapest.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Melbourne to Budapest?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Melbourne to Budapest by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Melbourne to Budapest?

    Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne to Budapest (average of $913). Flying from Melbourne to Budapest in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,501). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Air ChinaCheapest$980Average$1,300FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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China SouthernCheapest$1,082Average$1,603FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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China EasternCheapest$1,134Average$1,523FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapest$1,604Average$2,088FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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FinnairCheapest$1,772Average$2,189FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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SWISSCheapest$1,861Average$2,148FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapest$1,982Average$2,186FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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EmiratesCheapest$1,994Average$2,554FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest$2,002Average$2,325FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Virgin AustraliaCheapest$2,309Average$2,709FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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