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Cheap flights from Melbourne Airport to Budapest from $759

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 27/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — BUD
26 Feb — 5 Mar1
1 adult

The best prices from Melbourne to Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl are usually found in November or October, booked 82 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 21 February 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,467

One-way from

$759

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$2,138
China Eastern
  • China Eastern
  • 29/5-8/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 65h 35m total
  • Melbourne to Budapest
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27/4
  • 27/4
  • 2 total stops
  • 35h 20m total
  • Melbourne to Budapest
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 0% potential increase in price ($27 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($62 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 21 February 2025.

Thu 13/312:00MEL - BUD
1 stop29h 05mChina Eastern
Thu 8/512:30BUD - MEL
1 stop36h 30mChina Eastern
Deal found 21/2$1,348
Sun 6/407:00MEL - BUD
3 stops44h 35mMultiple Airlines
Sun 13/413:20BUD - MEL
3 stops32h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/2$1,753
Thu 13/315:35MEL - BUD
2 stops27h 10mSWISS
Thu 8/514:55BUD - MEL
2 stops31h 00mSWISS
Deal found 21/2$1,836
Tue 19/812:15MEL - BUD
2 stops37h 55mFinnair
Mon 25/818:55BUD - MEL
2 stops30h 00mFinnair
Deal found 20/2$1,870
Fri 27/610:20MEL - BUD
1 stop28h 40mChina Southern
Thu 31/712:45BUD - MEL
1 stop22h 35mChina Southern
Deal found 20/2$1,957
Thu 29/505:15MEL - BUD
1 stop41h 05mEmirates
Tue 9/916:05BUD - MEL
2 stops53h 35mEmirates
Deal found 20/2$2,548
Tue 19/811:00MEL - BUD
3 stops38h 35mBritish Airways
Mon 25/817:40BUD - MEL
3 stops30h 55mBritish Airways
Deal found 20/2$2,571
Thu 29/515:15MEL - BUD
1 stop23h 50mQatar Airways
Mon 8/910:00BUD - MEL
2 stops25h 30mQatar Airways
Deal found 20/2$2,599
Fri 27/607:00MEL - BUD
2 stops33h 00mTurkish Airlines
Sat 2/820:30BUD - MEL
2 stops38h 25mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 20/2$2,639
Thu 13/316:05MEL - BUD
3 stops30h 00mKLM
Thu 8/517:25BUD - MEL
3 stops27h 30mKLM
Deal found 21/2$2,739
Fri 27/620:00MEL - BUD
1 stop43h 10mAir China
Fri 1/812:20BUD - MEL
1 stop42h 15mAir China
Deal found 20/2$2,980
Fri 27/615:55MEL - BUD
2 stops30h 25mQantas Airways
Fri 1/816:05BUD - MEL
1 stop21h 45mQantas Airways
Deal found 20/2$3,667

Find flights from Melbourne to Budapest within your budget

Customise your flight search to find flights from Melbourne to Budapest that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 647,157 searches. Data last updated 21 February 2025.

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MelbourneBudapest

MEL - BUD

MELBUD

Melbourne

Thu 13/3

12:00-07:05

1 stop29h 05m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Thu 8/5

12:30-09:00

1 stop36h 30m

$1,348

MelbourneBudapest

MEL - BUD

MELBUD

Melbourne

Sun 6/4

07:00-19:35

3 stops44h 35m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Sun 13/4

13:20-06:15

3 stops32h 55m

$1,753

MelbourneBudapest

MEL - BUD

MELBUD

Melbourne

Thu 13/3

15:35-08:45

2 stops27h 10m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Thu 8/5

14:55-05:55

2 stops31h 00m

$1,836

MelbourneBudapest

MEL - BUD

MELBUD

Melbourne

Tue 19/8

12:15-18:10

2 stops37h 55m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Mon 25/8

18:55-08:55

2 stops30h 00m

$1,870

MelbourneBudapest

MEL - BUD

MELBUD

Melbourne

Fri 27/6

10:20-07:00

1 stop28h 40m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Thu 31/7

12:45-19:20

1 stop22h 35m

$1,957

MelbourneBudapest

MEL - BUD

MELBUD

Melbourne

Thu 29/5

05:15-14:20

1 stop41h 05m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Tue 9/9

16:05-05:40

2 stops53h 35m

$2,548

MelbourneBudapest

MEL - BUD

MELBUD

Melbourne

Tue 19/8

11:00-17:35

3 stops38h 35m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Mon 25/8

17:40-08:35

3 stops30h 55m

$2,571

MelbourneBudapest

MEL - BUD

MELBUD

Melbourne

Thu 29/5

15:15-07:05

1 stop23h 50m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Mon 8/9

10:00-19:30

2 stops25h 30m

$2,599

MelbourneBudapest

MEL - BUD

MELBUD

Melbourne

Fri 27/6

07:00-08:00

2 stops33h 00m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Sat 2/8

20:30-18:55

2 stops38h 25m

$2,639

MelbourneBudapest

MEL - BUD

MELBUD

Melbourne

Thu 13/3

16:05-12:05

3 stops30h 00m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Thu 8/5

17:25-04:55

3 stops27h 30m

$2,739

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Best time to book a flight from Melbourne to Budapest

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Travel insights for flights from Melbourne to Budapest

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Melbourne to Budapest including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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 14 February 2025.

The best time to book flights from Melbourne Airport to Budapest is 82 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 $1,509). 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 21 February 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 21 February 2025.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,276 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,June 2024

DXB - IAH

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,276 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,276 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,June 2024

DXB - IAH

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

KLM
7.8
Good
1,331 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,276 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,June 2024

DXB - IAH

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

Thai Airways
7.8
Good
317 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,276 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,June 2024

DXB - IAH

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

China Southern
7.6
Good
87 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,276 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,June 2024

DXB - IAH

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

Finnair
7.6
Good
1,273 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,276 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,June 2024

DXB - IAH

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

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 $1,467. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by SWISS and Finnair, with the lowest prices starting at $1,855 and $1,870, respectively. China Eastern is currently priced 19% 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 China Eastern, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $916. However, be on the lookout for offers from China Southern and Thai Airways, as they are both options that can get you from Melbourne Airport to Budapest for a low price.

  • Where are the most common stopover locations when flying from Melbourne Airport to Budapest?

    Of the flights from Melbourne Airport to Budapest that have stopovers, most of them stop in Shanghai.

  • What are some popular things to do or see while on a stopover in Shanghai?

    If you're on a stopover in Shanghai and looking for things to do, consider visiting Shanghai Disneyland, People's Square, or Shanghai WIld Animal Park. Those on a stopover in Shanghai interested in visiting Shanghai Disneyland, People's Square, or Shanghai WIld Animal Park can do so by traveling 14.1 km, 32.7 km, and 12.7 km, respectively from Shanghai Pu Dong.

  • Where are the least popular stopover locations for Melbourne Airport to Budapest flights?

    The least popular stopover on flights from Melbourne Airport to Budapest is Dubai.

  • 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 $1,509). 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$983Average$1,171FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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China SouthernCheapest$1,082Average$1,617FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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China EasternCheapest$1,140Average$1,579FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapest$1,608Average$2,073FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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FinnairCheapest$1,816Average$2,302FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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SWISSCheapest$1,930Average$2,177FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapest$1,972Average$2,230FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest$2,052Average$2,395FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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EmiratesCheapest$2,115Average$2,554FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Virgin AustraliaCheapest$2,188Average$2,705FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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