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Cheap flights from Melbourne Airport 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
4 May — 11 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 (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 29 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
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9/6
  • 9/6
  • 2 total stops
  • 45h 45m total
  • Melbourne to Budapest
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($65 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 29 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
Sun 18/521:00MEL - BUD
1 stop42h 00mMultiple Airlines
Sat 14/619:00BUD - MEL
2 stops30h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 28/4$1,400
Tue 10/616:00MEL - BUD
2 stops47h 00mChina Southern
Sun 7/912:45BUD - MEL
1 stop35h 55mChina Southern
Deal found 28/4$1,772
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$2,268
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 3/715:15MEL - BUD
1 stop23h 50mQatar Airways
Fri 15/810:00BUD - MEL
2 stops28h 40mQatar Airways
Deal found 28/4$3,399
Thu 11/1216:00MEL - BUD
3 stops30h 05mKLM
Wed 7/117:05BUD - MEL
3 stops32h 10mKLM
Deal found 27/4$3,510
Fri 27/615:55MEL - BUD
2 stops30h 25mEmirates
Fri 18/722:40BUD - MEL
1 stop34h 00mEmirates
Deal found 28/4$4,395
Thu 31/719:30MEL - BUD
2 stops26h 50mQantas Airways
Sun 7/916:05BUD - MEL
1 stop29h 25mQantas Airways
Deal found 28/4$11,097

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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 29 April 2025.
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MEL - BUD

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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

Sun 18/5

21:00-07:00

1 stop42h 00m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Sat 14/6

19:00-09:00

2 stops30h 00m

$1,400

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

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

$2,268

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

15:15-07:05

1 stop23h 50m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Fri 15/8

10:00-22:40

2 stops28h 40m

$3,399

MelbourneBudapest

MEL - BUD

MELBUD

Melbourne

Fri 27/6

15:55-14:20

2 stops30h 25m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Fri 18/7

22:40-16:40

1 stop34h 00m

$4,395

MelbourneBudapest

MEL - BUD

MELBUD

Melbourne

Wed 30/7

12:05-11:20

2 stops31h 15m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Sun 7/9

18:55-05:35

2 stops26h 40m

$6,126

MelbourneBudapest

MEL - BUD

MELBUD

Melbourne

Thu 31/7

19:30-14:20

2 stops26h 50m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Sun 7/9

16:05-05:30

1 stop29h 25m

$11,097

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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 25 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 $1,483). 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 29 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 29 April 2025.
Emirates
8.0
Very Good
3,213 reviews
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Boarding

8.1

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.0

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
3,213 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very Good
3,213 reviews
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Boarding

8.1

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.0

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
1,333 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very Good
3,213 reviews
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Boarding

8.1

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.0

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
1,273 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very Good
3,213 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.0

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.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
828 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very Good
3,213 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.0

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.
China Southern
7.5
Good
96 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very Good
3,213 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.0

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 $1,343. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by China Southern and Turkish Airlines, with the lowest prices starting at $1,772 and $2,033, respectively. China Eastern is currently priced 24% 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 Southern, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $723. However, be on the lookout for offers from China Eastern and Turkish Airlines, 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 $1,483). 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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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 29 April 2025.
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Air ChinaCheapest$978Average$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$1,769Average$2,186FlexibilityNo 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$2,312FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$2,003Average$2,612FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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