Cheap flights from Melbourne Airport to Budapest from $642

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 3/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — BUD
28 Jul — 4 Aug1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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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 28 June 2026.

Tue 4/821:30
MEL
-
BUD
1 stop42h 35m
China Eastern
Tue 18/812:30
BUD
-
MEL
1 stop40h 10m
China Eastern
Deal found 26/6$1,112
Fri 7/811:00
MEL
-
BUD
1 stop29h 05m
China Eastern
Sun 16/812:30
BUD
-
MEL
1 stop40h 10m
China Eastern
Deal found 24/6$1,116
Wed 14/1020:40
MEL
-
BUD
1 stop43h 20m
Air China
Wed 28/1012:15
BUD
-
MEL
1 stop41h 25m
Air China
Deal found 26/6$1,184
Fri 24/721:30
MEL
-
BUD
1 stop42h 35m
China Eastern
Sat 29/812:30
BUD
-
MEL
1 stop36h 30m
China Eastern
Deal found 26/6$1,219
Fri 7/811:00
MEL
-
BUD
1 stop29h 05m
China Eastern
Mon 17/812:30
BUD
-
MEL
1 stop36h 30m
China Eastern
Deal found 23/6$1,263
Wed 12/811:00
MEL
-
BUD
1 stop29h 05m
China Eastern
Sun 13/912:30
BUD
-
MEL
1 stop40h 10m
China Eastern
Deal found 27/6$1,274
Sat 1/811:00
MEL
-
BUD
1 stop29h 05m
China Eastern
Mon 24/812:30
BUD
-
MEL
1 stop36h 30m
China Eastern
Deal found 24/6$1,280
Wed 14/1020:40
MEL
-
BUD
2 stops35h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 28/1012:15
BUD
-
MEL
1 stop41h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 26/6$1,366
Tue 18/811:00
MEL
-
BUD
1 stop29h 05m
China Eastern
Thu 17/912:30
BUD
-
MEL
1 stop40h 10m
China Eastern
Deal found 24/6$1,384
Sat 25/719:40
MEL
-
BUD
1 stop43h 20m
Air China
Sat 1/813:00
BUD
-
MEL
1 stop41h 25m
Air China
Deal found 28/6$1,429

Find 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 28 June 2026.

Round-trip from

$1,112

One-way from

$642

Popular in

October

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,726
China Eastern
  • China Eastern
  • 4/8-18/8
  • 2 total stops
  • 82h 45m total
  • Melbourne to Budapest
3/11
  • 3/11
  • 3 total stops
  • 34h 15m total
  • Melbourne to Budapest
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price ($205 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($59 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in June 2026

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Price

Cheapest return flight

MelbourneBudapest

MEL - BUD

MELBUD

Melbourne

Tue 17/11

12:00-07:05

1 stop29h 05m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Sat 21/11

11:30-10:00

1 stop36h 30m

$1,470

MelbourneBudapest

MEL - BUD

MELBUD

Melbourne

Mon 27/7

11:00-08:05

1 stop29h 05m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Mon 3/8

12:30-09:00

1 stop36h 30m

$1,496

MelbourneBudapest

MEL - BUD

MELBUD

Melbourne

Mon 13/7

12:00-08:05

3 stops52h 05m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Sun 16/8

12:30-12:40

1 stop40h 10m

$1,618

MelbourneBudapest

MEL - BUD

MELBUD

Melbourne

Sat 1/8

12:00-08:05

3 stops52h 05m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Mon 24/8

12:30-09:00

1 stop36h 30m

$1,724

MelbourneBudapest

MEL - BUD

MELBUD

Melbourne

Fri 7/8

11:00-08:05

1 stop29h 05m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Fri 14/8

12:30-09:00

1 stop36h 30m

$1,826

MelbourneBudapest

MEL - BUD

MELBUD

Melbourne

Sat 22/8

12:00-18:40

3 stops62h 40m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Sat 29/8

12:30-10:00

3 stops37h 30m

$1,967

MelbourneBudapest

MEL - BUD

MELBUD

Melbourne

Wed 19/8

11:00-18:40

2 stops39h 40m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Tue 8/9

12:30-10:00

3 stops37h 30m

$1,976
Fastest return journey

MelbourneBudapest

MEL - BUD

MELBUD

Melbourne

Tue 17/11

15:35-10:50

2 stops29h 15m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Sat 21/11

19:15-07:15

2 stops26h 00m

$2,012
Cheapest one-way

MelbourneBudapest

MEL - BUD

MELBUD

Melbourne

Wed 15/7

21:35-10:35

2 stops45h 00m

$703

MelbourneBudapest

MEL - BUD

MELBUD

Melbourne

Wed 14/10

20:40-07:00

1 stop43h 20m

$731

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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 Airport to Budapest

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

The best time to book flights from Melbourne Airport to Budapest is 10 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Budapest (average of $1,186). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Budapest in October is currently the most expensive (average of $2,203). 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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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 28 June 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with Emirates,China Southern, andQatar Airways from Melbourne Airport to Budapest have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.4

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Namakajjo,Dec 2025

EBB - DXB

Emirates airlines is always good, and I'll always board and travel with Emirates. Everything is going well

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.4

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Namakajjo,Dec 2025

EBB - DXB

Emirates airlines is always good, and I'll always board and travel with Emirates. Everything is going well

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.4

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Namakajjo,Dec 2025

EBB - DXB

Emirates airlines is always good, and I'll always board and travel with Emirates. Everything is going well

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.4

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Namakajjo,Dec 2025

EBB - DXB

Emirates airlines is always good, and I'll always board and travel with Emirates. Everything is going well

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.4

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Namakajjo,Dec 2025

EBB - DXB

Emirates airlines is always good, and I'll always board and travel with Emirates. Everything is going well

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.4

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Namakajjo,Dec 2025

EBB - DXB

Emirates airlines is always good, and I'll always board and travel with Emirates. Everything is going well

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 9 airlines. Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl is conveniently located just 16.5 km from Budapest’s city centre.

  • How long is the flight from Melbourne Airport to Budapest?

    A quick flight from Melbourne Airport to Budapest can take about 29h 05m. China Eastern provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $1,470. Airlines will cover a distance of 15512 km.

  • 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 $739. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by China Southern and Virgin Australia, with the lowest prices starting at $1,021 and $1,308, respectively. China Eastern is currently priced 57% 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 $402. However, be on the lookout for offers from Air China 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Budapest (average of $1,186). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Budapest in October is currently the most expensive (average of $2,203). 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 9 airlines flying from Melbourne to Budapest

Discover the top 9 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 28 June 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
China EasternCheapest$739Average$1,446FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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China SouthernCheapest$1,021Average$1,626FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Virgin AustraliaCheapest$1,308Average$2,273FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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Air ChinaCheapest$1,342Average$1,611FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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FinnairCheapest$1,466Average$1,796FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapest$1,564Average$1,819FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest$2,170Average$2,394FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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EmiratesCheapest$2,306Average$2,616FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$2,454Average$2,595FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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