Cheap flights from Melbourne Airport to Budapest from $643
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 17/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — BUD
21 Dec — 28 Dec1
Return
1 adult
Economy
Return
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Melbourne to Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl are usually found in May or March, booked 22 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 November 2025.
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 November 2025.
Fri 28/1112:00MEL - BUD
2 stops38h 00mChina Eastern
Sat 13/1218:00BUD - MEL
2 stops34h 05mChina Eastern
Deal found 20/11$2,015
Fri 28/1116:00MEL - BUD
2 stops31h 05mMultiple Airlines
Sat 13/1211:45BUD - MEL
3 stops31h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/11$2,160
Fri 28/1109:00MEL - BUD
1 stop32h 10mChina Southern
Sat 13/1211:45BUD - MEL
1 stop36h 00mChina Southern
Deal found 20/11$2,171
Mon 15/1220:15MEL - BUD
2 stops47h 00mMultiple Airlines
Sun 4/111:25BUD - MEL
1 stop42h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 19/11$2,890
Fri 19/1220:15MEL - BUD
1 stop44h 10mAir China
Sun 4/111:25BUD - MEL
1 stop42h 15mAir China
Deal found 19/11$2,951
Fri 12/1212:00MEL - BUD
2 stops33h 40mAir France
Fri 9/118:10BUD - MEL
2 stops33h 55mAir France
Deal found 19/11$2,998
Best flights from Melbourne to Budapest
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Melbourne to Budapest that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 21 November 2025.
Wed 11/322:30MEL - BUD
1 stop42h 35mChina Eastern
Sun 15/311:30BUD - MEL
1 stop36h 30mChina Eastern
Deal found 19/11$1,029
Tue 3/215:10MEL - BUD
2 stops27h 05mTurkish Airlines
Tue 24/209:10BUD - MEL
2 stops25h 45mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 19/11$1,536
Tue 20/115:00MEL - BUD
2 stops27h 15mMultiple Airlines
Tue 10/220:05BUD - MEL
3 stops25h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/11$1,658
Thu 14/513:30MEL - BUD
2 stops33h 00mAustrian Airlines
Wed 17/615:10BUD - MEL
2 stops32h 20mAustrian Airlines
Deal found 19/11$1,774
Wed 14/112:00MEL - BUD
1 stop29h 05mChina Eastern
Wed 28/112:10BUD - MEL
2 stops35h 50mChina Eastern
Deal found 20/11$1,655
Tue 10/300:30MEL - BUD
2 stops28h 40mMultiple Airlines
Sun 15/320:05BUD - MEL
2 stops24h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 19/11$1,711
Thu 14/513:30MEL - BUD
2 stops33h 00mAustrian Airlines
Tue 16/615:10BUD - MEL
2 stops32h 20mAustrian Airlines
Deal found 19/11$1,774
Wed 11/322:40MEL - BUD
2 stops24h 25mTurkish Airlines
Sun 15/309:10BUD - MEL
2 stops25h 45mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 19/11$1,823
Last-minute flights from Melbourne to Budapest
Discover last-minute flight deals from Melbourne to Budapest. Data last updated 21 November 2025 and is based on user searches.
Fri 28/1112:00MEL - BUD
2 stops38h 00mChina Eastern
Sat 13/1218:00BUD - MEL
2 stops34h 05mChina Eastern
Deal found 20/11$2,015
Fri 28/1116:00MEL - BUD
2 stops31h 05mMultiple Airlines
Sat 13/1211:45BUD - MEL
3 stops31h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/11$2,160
Fri 28/1109:00MEL - BUD
1 stop32h 10mChina Southern
Sat 13/1211:45BUD - MEL
1 stop36h 00mChina Southern
Deal found 20/11$2,171
Fri 12/1212:00MEL - BUD
2 stops33h 40mAir France
Fri 9/118:10BUD - MEL
2 stops33h 55mAir France
Deal found 19/11$2,998
Mon 15/1220:15MEL - BUD
2 stops47h 00mMultiple Airlines
Sun 4/111:25BUD - MEL
1 stop42h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 19/11$2,890
Fri 19/1220:15MEL - BUD
1 stop44h 10mAir China
Sun 4/111:25BUD - MEL
1 stop42h 15mAir China
Deal found 19/11$2,951
One-way flights from Melbourne to Budapest
Search for one-way flight options from Melbourne to Budapest. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 21 November 2025.
Tue 17/312:00MEL - BUD
1 stop29h 05mChina Eastern
Deal found 20/11$643
Tue 13/112:00MEL - BUD
1 stop29h 05mChina Eastern
Deal found 19/11$644
Wed 18/322:30MEL - BUD
1 stop42h 35mChina Eastern
Deal found 20/11$691
Tue 17/313:10MEL - BUD
2 stops53h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/11$702
Sat 10/121:40MEL - BUD
2 stops46h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 19/11$715
Wed 18/322:40MEL - BUD
2 stops24h 25mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 20/11$783
Fri 9/121:40MEL - BUD
2 stops46h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 19/11$830
Sun 11/117:55MEL - BUD
3 stops54h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 19/11$909
Cheapflights Fare Finder
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 November 2025.
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MelbourneBudapest
MEL - BUD
MELBUD
Melbourne
Wed 11/3
22:30-07:05
1 stop42h 35m
Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl
Sun 15/3
11:30-10:00
1 stop36h 30m
$1,029
MelbourneBudapest
MEL - BUD
MELBUD
Melbourne
Tue 3/2
15:10-08:15
2 stops27h 05m
Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl
Tue 24/2
09:10-20:55
2 stops25h 45m
$1,536
MelbourneBudapest
MEL - BUD
MELBUD
Melbourne
Wed 14/1
12:00-07:05
1 stop29h 05m
Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl
Wed 28/1
12:10-10:00
2 stops35h 50m
$1,655
MelbourneBudapest
MEL - BUD
MELBUD
Melbourne
Tue 20/1
15:00-08:15
2 stops27h 15m
Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl
Tue 10/2
20:05-07:55
3 stops25h 50m
$1,658
MelbourneBudapest
MEL - BUD
MELBUD
Melbourne
Tue 10/3
00:30-19:10
2 stops28h 40m
Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl
Sun 15/3
20:05-06:15
2 stops24h 10m
$1,711
MelbourneBudapest
MEL - BUD
MELBUD
Melbourne
Thu 14/5
13:30-14:30
2 stops33h 00m
Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl
Wed 17/6
15:10-07:30
2 stops32h 20m
$1,774
MelbourneBudapest
MEL - BUD
MELBUD
Melbourne
Thu 14/5
13:30-14:30
2 stops33h 00m
Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl
Tue 16/6
15:10-07:30
2 stops32h 20m
$1,774
MelbourneBudapest
MEL - BUD
MELBUD
Melbourne
Wed 11/3
22:40-13:05
2 stops24h 25m
Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl
Sun 15/3
09:10-20:55
2 stops25h 45m
$1,823
MelbourneBudapest
MEL - BUD
MELBUD
Melbourne
Tue 13/1
12:00-07:05
1 stop29h 05m
$644
MelbourneBudapest
MEL - BUD
MELBUD
Melbourne
Tue 17/3
13:10-08:15
2 stops53h 05m
$702
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Best time to book a flight from Melbourne to Budapest
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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 November 2025.
The best time to book flights from Melbourne Airport to Budapest is 21 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Budapest (average of $1,058). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Budapest in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,870). 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 November 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 33% 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. Sunday at midday flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.
How much does it cost for a return flight from Melbourne Airport to Budapest?
What’s the top stopover airport for flights from Melbourne Airport to Budapest?
Share of one-stop return flights from Melbourne Airport to Budapest chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same stopover each way.
Shanghai (PVG) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 38% of one-stop itineraries from Melbourne Airport to Budapest on Cheapflights.
What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from Melbourne Airport to Budapest?
Average return fare for one-stop flights from Melbourne Airport to Budapest, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same stopover each way.
Beijing (PEK) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of $1,485.
What’s the fastest stopover option from Melbourne Airport to Budapest?
Shortest average travel time for one-stop one-way flights from Melbourne Airport to Budapest, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.
Flights via Istanbul (IST) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 23h 45m.
Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Melbourne Airport to Budapest?
Average stopover duration for one-stop one-way flights from Melbourne Airport to Budapest, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.
Flights via Istanbul (IST) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 3h 00m.
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 November 2025.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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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 10 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 27h 05m. China Eastern provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $1,536. 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 Airport to Budapest round-trip?
Flying on China Southern is currently your cheapest option to Budapest, with prices starting at $1,059. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by China Eastern and Turkish Airlines, with the lowest prices starting at $1,148 and $1,585, respectively. China Southern is currently priced 44% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.
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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Budapest (average of $1,058). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Budapest in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,870). 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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