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Cheap flights from Melbourne to Budapest from $628

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 9/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — BUD
5 May — 12 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 30 April 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,343

One-way from

$628

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$2,211
China Eastern
  • China Eastern
  • 18/5-14/6
  • 2 total stops
  • 65h 35m total
  • Melbourne to Budapest
9/6
  • 9/6
  • 2 total stops
  • 45h 45m total
  • Melbourne to Budapest
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 2% potential increase in price ($62 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 30 April 2025.

Sun 18/511:00MEL - BUD
1 stop29h 05mChina Eastern
Sat 14/612:30BUD - MEL
1 stop36h 30mChina Eastern
Deal found 28/4$1,343
Sat 17/511:00MEL - BUD
1 stop29h 05mMultiple Airlines
Sun 1/612:30BUD - MEL
2 stops41h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 29/4$1,379
Sun 10/806:00AVV - BUD
2 stops58h 05mMultiple Airlines
Thu 28/812:30BUD - AVV
2 stops47h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 28/4$1,639
Tue 10/616:00MEL - BUD
2 stops47h 00mChina Southern
Sun 7/912:45BUD - MEL
1 stop35h 55mChina Southern
Deal found 28/4$1,772
Fri 13/613:30MEL - BUD
2 stops33h 00mAustrian Airlines
Fri 20/611:15BUD - MEL
2 stops36h 15mAustrian Airlines
Deal found 29/4$1,827
Tue 24/614:25MEL - BUD
2 stops26h 20mSWISS
Tue 8/720:00BUD - MEL
2 stops31h 15mSWISS
Deal found 29/4$1,984
Sat 26/721:20MEL - BUD
2 stops42h 40mTurkish Airlines
Mon 8/908:55BUD - MEL
3 stops35h 45mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 29/4$2,033
Sun 8/611:00MEL - BUD
3 stops32h 20mBritish Airways
Mon 9/617:40BUD - MEL
3 stops31h 55mBritish Airways
Deal found 28/4$2,269
Wed 21/520:00MEL - BUD
1 stop43h 10mAir China
Mon 28/712:20BUD - MEL
1 stop42h 15mAir China
Deal found 28/4$2,337
Wed 10/1200:35MEL - BUD
2 stops32h 40mSingapore Airlines
Wed 7/118:35BUD - MEL
2 stops25h 10mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 27/4$2,770
Wed 10/1200:45MEL - BUD
2 stops44h 10mFinnair
Wed 7/111:40BUD - MEL
2 stops49h 20mFinnair
Deal found 27/4$2,840
Thu 3/710:00MEL - BUD
2 stops29h 05mQatar Airways
Fri 15/810:00BUD - MEL
1 stop29h 10mQatar Airways
Deal found 29/4$3,277

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MelbourneBudapest

MEL - BUD

MELBUD

Melbourne

Sun 18/5

11:00-08:05

1 stop29h 05m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Sat 14/6

12:30-09:00

1 stop36h 30m

$1,343

MelbourneBudapest

MEL - BUD

MELBUD

Melbourne

Sat 17/5

11:00-08:05

1 stop29h 05m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Sun 1/6

12:30-13:45

2 stops41h 15m

$1,379

MelbourneBudapest

AVV - BUD

AVVBUD

Melbourne Avalon

Sun 10/8

06:00-08:05

2 stops58h 05m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Thu 28/8

12:30-20:15

2 stops47h 45m

$1,639

MelbourneBudapest

MEL - BUD

MELBUD

Melbourne

Tue 10/6

16:00-07:00

2 stops47h 00m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Sun 7/9

12:45-08:40

1 stop35h 55m

$1,772

MelbourneBudapest

MEL - BUD

MELBUD

Melbourne

Fri 13/6

13:30-14:30

2 stops33h 00m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Fri 20/6

11:15-07:30

2 stops36h 15m

$1,827

MelbourneBudapest

MEL - BUD

MELBUD

Melbourne

Tue 24/6

14:25-08:45

2 stops26h 20m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Tue 8/7

20:00-11:15

2 stops31h 15m

$1,984

MelbourneBudapest

MEL - BUD

MELBUD

Melbourne

Sat 26/7

21:20-08:00

2 stops42h 40m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Mon 8/9

08:55-04:40

3 stops35h 45m

$2,033

MelbourneBudapest

MEL - BUD

MELBUD

Melbourne

Sun 8/6

11:00-11:20

3 stops32h 20m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Mon 9/6

17:40-09:35

3 stops31h 55m

$2,269

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

$2,337

MelbourneBudapest

MEL - BUD

MELBUD

Melbourne

Thu 3/7

10:00-07:05

2 stops29h 05m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Fri 15/8

10:00-23:10

1 stop29h 10m

$3,277

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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 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 $1,483). 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 30 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 30 April 2025.

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

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.

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

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.

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

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.

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

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.

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

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.

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

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 $1,343. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by China Southern and Austrian Airlines, with the lowest prices starting at $1,772 and $1,827, respectively. China Eastern is 24% 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 Southern. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $723. Users have also found prices from $748 and $1,318 on China Eastern and Turkish Airlines, 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 $1,483). 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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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air ChinaCheapest$979Average$1,299FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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China SouthernCheapest$1,077Average$1,601FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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China EasternCheapest$1,139Average$1,524FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapest$1,602Average$2,085FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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SWISSCheapest$1,716Average$2,106FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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FinnairCheapest$1,770Average$2,187FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapest$1,979Average$2,208FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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EmiratesCheapest$1,991Average$2,552FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest$1,999Average$2,313FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$2,003Average$2,612FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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