Cheap flights from Melbourne to Budapest

MEL — BUD
21 Mar — 28 Mar1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Find 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 19 February 2026.

Round-trip from

$1,097

One-way from

$620

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,206
China Eastern
  • China Eastern
  • 15/3-22/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 79h 05m total
  • Melbourne to Budapest
China Eastern
  • China Eastern
  • 15/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 39h 40m total
  • Melbourne to Budapest
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 0% potential increase in price ($6 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($51 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in February 2026

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.
Estimated return price
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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 13 February 2026.

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 11 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne to Budapest (average of $668). Flying from Melbourne to Budapest in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,502). 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.

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 19 February 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Emirates, Qatar Airways, andChina Southern from Melbourne to Budapest by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

ATH - EWR

Smooth flight, good entertainment choices. Bad legroom in economy and mediocre food.

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

ATH - EWR

Smooth flight, good entertainment choices. Bad legroom in economy and mediocre food.

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

ATH - EWR

Smooth flight, good entertainment choices. Bad legroom in economy and mediocre food.

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

ATH - EWR

Smooth flight, good entertainment choices. Bad legroom in economy and mediocre food.

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

ATH - EWR

Smooth flight, good entertainment choices. Bad legroom in economy and mediocre food.

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

ATH - EWR

Smooth flight, good entertainment choices. Bad legroom in economy and mediocre food.

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.

  • How long is the flight from Melbourne to Budapest?

    There are many flights that can get you from Melbourne to Budapest in 28h 40m. Fly via China Eastern or China Southern to get the fastest option. Airlines will cover a distance of 15512 km. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.

  • 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 $745. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by China Southern and Air China, with the lowest prices starting at $1,012 and $1,104, respectively. China Eastern is 54% 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 $396. Users have also found prices from $644 and $839 on China Southern and Emirates, 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne to Budapest (average of $668). Flying from Melbourne to Budapest in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,502). 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 19 February 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
China EasternCheapest$745Average$1,293FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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China SouthernCheapest$1,012Average$1,531FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Air ChinaCheapest$1,104Average$1,573FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Virgin AustraliaCheapest$1,277Average$2,318FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapest$1,302Average$1,890FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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SWISSCheapest$1,556Average$2,060FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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FinnairCheapest$1,604Average$1,700FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,816Average$2,414FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapest$1,831Average$2,229FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest$1,861Average$2,242FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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