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Cheap flights from Melbourne Airport to Budapest from $670

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 14/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — BUD
20 Apr — 27 Apr1
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 (MEL) 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 15 April 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,319

One-way from

$670

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$2,242
China Eastern
  • China Eastern
  • 30/7-4/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 79h 05m total
  • Melbourne to Budapest
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14/5
  • 14/5
  • 3 total stops
  • 43h 40m total
  • Melbourne to Budapest
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 2% potential increase in price ($74 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($68 potential savings vs. average return price).
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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 15 April 2025.

Wed 30/721:30MEL - BUD
1 stop42h 35mChina Eastern
Thu 4/912:30BUD - MEL
1 stop36h 30mChina Eastern
Deal found 14/4$1,319
Wed 14/520:00MEL - BUD
2 stops35h 50mMultiple Airlines
Fri 23/510:15BUD - MEL
2 stops44h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 14/4$1,373
Mon 23/610:20MEL - BUD
1 stop28h 40mChina Southern
Tue 23/912:45BUD - MEL
1 stop35h 55mChina Southern
Deal found 14/4$1,582
Sat 17/514:25MEL - BUD
2 stops26h 20mSWISS
Mon 19/514:55BUD - MEL
2 stops45h 40mSWISS
Deal found 14/4$1,739
Wed 17/920:00MEL - BUD
1 stop43h 10mAir China
Fri 3/1012:20BUD - MEL
1 stop42h 15mAir China
Deal found 14/4$1,784
Mon 15/913:20MEL - BUD
2 stops54h 00mFinnair
Thu 16/1012:05BUD - MEL
2 stops34h 10mFinnair
Deal found 15/4$1,891
Thu 15/513:25MEL - BUD
2 stops43h 45mBritish Airways
Sat 17/507:20BUD - MEL
2 stops40h 50mBritish Airways
Deal found 14/4$2,068
Tue 15/707:00MEL - BUD
3 stops44h 35mTurkish Airlines
Thu 21/820:30BUD - MEL
2 stops42h 15mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 14/4$2,090
Fri 16/513:30MEL - BUD
2 stops29h 05mAustrian Airlines
Sat 17/515:10BUD - MEL
2 stops32h 20mAustrian Airlines
Deal found 14/4$2,171
Thu 15/512:05MEL - BUD
2 stops34h 15mEmirates
Sun 18/516:05BUD - MEL
1 stop21h 45mEmirates
Deal found 14/4$2,427
Thu 18/915:15MEL - BUD
1 stop23h 50mQatar Airways
Thu 16/1016:05BUD - MEL
1 stop23h 05mQatar Airways
Deal found 15/4$2,506
Mon 15/922:45MEL - BUD
1 stop40h 20mVirgin Australia
Wed 15/1010:00BUD - MEL
1 stop22h 50mVirgin Australia
Deal found 15/4$2,510

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Melbourne

Fri 16/5

11:00-17:00

2 stops38h 00m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Sat 31/5

12:30-09:00

1 stop36h 30m

$1,335

MelbourneBudapest

MEL - BUD

MELBUD

Melbourne

Wed 14/5

20:00-23:50

2 stops35h 50m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Fri 23/5

10:15-14:35

2 stops44h 20m

$1,373

MelbourneBudapest

MEL - BUD

MELBUD

Melbourne

Mon 23/6

10:20-07:00

1 stop28h 40m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Tue 23/9

12:45-08:40

1 stop35h 55m

$1,582

MelbourneBudapest

MEL - BUD

MELBUD

Melbourne

Sat 17/5

14:25-08:45

2 stops26h 20m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Mon 19/5

14:55-20:35

2 stops45h 40m

$1,739

MelbourneBudapest

MEL - BUD

MELBUD

Melbourne

Thu 15/5

13:20-18:10

2 stops36h 50m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Sun 18/5

18:55-06:15

2 stops27h 20m

$1,924

MelbourneBudapest

MEL - BUD

MELBUD

Melbourne

Thu 15/5

13:25-01:10

2 stops43h 45m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Sat 17/5

07:20-08:10

2 stops40h 50m

$2,068

MelbourneBudapest

MEL - BUD

MELBUD

Melbourne

Tue 10/6

07:00-08:00

3 stops33h 00m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Sun 7/9

20:30-11:15

2 stops30h 45m

$2,103

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

$2,161

MelbourneBudapest

MEL - BUD

MELBUD

Melbourne

Fri 16/5

13:30-10:35

2 stops29h 05m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Sat 17/5

15:10-07:30

2 stops32h 20m

$2,171

MelbourneBudapest

MEL - BUD

MELBUD

Melbourne

Thu 15/5

12:05-14:20

2 stops34h 15m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Sun 18/5

16:05-21:50

1 stop21h 45m

$2,427

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Best time to book a flight from Melbourne to Budapest

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Budapest from Melbourne with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Melbourne Airport to Budapest

How far ahead should I book a flight from Melbourne Airport 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 11 April 2025.

The best time to book flights from Melbourne Airport to Budapest is 13 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

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

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Budapest (average of $913). Flying from Melbourne Airport 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 15 April 2025.

When flying from Melbourne Airport 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 Airport 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 Airport 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 15 April 2025.
Emirates
8.0
Very Good
3,198 reviews
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Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.0

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.1

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.
Emirates
8.0
Very Good
3,198 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very Good
3,198 reviews
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Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.0

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.1

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.
KLM
7.8
Good
1,323 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very Good
3,198 reviews
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Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.0

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.1

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.
Finnair
7.6
Good
1,269 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very Good
3,198 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.0

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.1

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.
Austrian Airlines
7.6
Good
775 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very Good
3,198 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.0

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.1

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.
Virgin Australia
7.5
Good
398 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very Good
3,198 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.0

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.1

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?

    Most people fly into Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl (BUD) if they book a flight to Budapest from Melbourne. On average, Ferenc Liszt Intl has 0 inbound flights from Melbourne per day from 11 airlines. Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl is conveniently located just 16.5 km from Budapest’s city centre.

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

    Flying on China Eastern is currently your cheapest option to Budapest, with prices starting at $1,319. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by China Southern and SWISS, with the lowest prices starting at $1,582 and $1,739, respectively. China Eastern is currently priced 26% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

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

    The cheapest airline one-way is Air China, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $770. However, be on the lookout for offers from China Eastern and China Southern, as they are both options that can get you from Melbourne Airport to Budapest for a low price.

  • 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 Airport to Budapest?

    Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Budapest (average of $913). Flying from Melbourne Airport 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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Top 10 airlines flying from Melbourne to Budapest

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from Melbourne to Budapest. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 647,157 searches. Data last updated 15 April 2025.
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Air ChinaCheapest$992Average$1,317FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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China SouthernCheapest$1,093Average$1,620FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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China EasternCheapest$1,149Average$1,555FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapest$1,624Average$2,114FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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FinnairCheapest$1,795Average$2,218FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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SWISSCheapest$1,885Average$2,136FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapest$2,007Average$2,213FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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EmiratesCheapest$2,077Average$2,597FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest$2,082Average$2,381FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Virgin AustraliaCheapest$2,338Average$2,743FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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