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Cheap flights from Melbourne Airport to Budapest from $623

MEL — BUD
18 Sep — 25 Sep1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from Melbourne to Budapest

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Cheapest flights from Melbourne to Budapest

Thu 1/1021:30 -
1 stop42h 35m
Thu 29/1011:30 -
1 stop40h 35m
Deal found 14/8$1,227
Thu 3/911:00 -
1 stop29h 05m
Sat 3/1019:00 -
2 stops31h 00m
Deal found 14/8$1,337
Sat 31/1022:30 -
1 stop42h 35m
Mon 30/1111:30 -
1 stop36h 30m
Deal found 17/8$1,389
Wed 2/919:40 -
1 stop43h 20m
Mon 26/1019:35 -
2 stops30h 30m
Deal found 16/8$1,399
Fri 2/1011:00 -
2 stops38h 00m
Thu 29/1011:30 -
1 stop40h 35m
Deal found 14/8$1,424
Fri 2/1010:20 -
1 stop28h 10m
Thu 29/1011:45 -
1 stop36h 00m
Deal found 14/8$1,486
Sun 6/921:10 -
1 stop41h 20m
Sat 19/912:45 -
1 stop35h 55m
Deal found 14/8$1,523
Thu 24/919:40 -
1 stop43h 20m
Mon 19/1013:00 -
1 stop41h 25m
Deal found 17/8$1,549

Find flight deals from Melbourne to Budapest

Round-trip from

$1,227

One-way from

$623

Popular in

October

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,451
China Eastern
  • China Eastern
  • 1/10-29/10
  • 2 total stops
  • 83h 10m total
  • Melbourne to Budapest
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China Eastern
  • China Eastern
  • 3/9
  • 1 total stop
  • 29h 05m total
  • Melbourne to Budapest
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price ($139 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($59 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in August 2026
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Cheapest return flight

MelbourneBudapest

MEL Melbourne - BUD Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

MELBUD

Melbourne

Sat 31/10

12:10-17:35

2 stops39h 25m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Mon 30/11

19:35-12:05

2 stops30h 30m

$1,725

MelbourneBudapest

MEL Melbourne - BUD Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

MELBUD

Melbourne

Wed 28/10

00:30-13:00

2 stops46h 30m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Mon 2/11

13:55-20:40

2 stops44h 45m

$2,040

MelbourneBudapest

MEL Melbourne - BUD Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

MELBUD

Melbourne

Thu 29/10

15:30-08:35

2 stops27h 05m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Mon 2/11

19:15-07:20

2 stops26h 05m

$2,063

MelbourneBudapest

MEL Melbourne - BUD Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

MELBUD

Melbourne

Thu 29/10

16:55-23:05

2 stops40h 10m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Mon 2/11

17:35-10:20

3 stops30h 45m

$2,092

MelbourneBudapest

MEL Melbourne - BUD Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

MELBUD

Melbourne

Sat 31/10

16:00-12:40

3 stops30h 40m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Mon 30/11

12:25-05:30

3 stops31h 05m

$2,741
Fastest return journey

MelbourneBudapest

MEL Melbourne - BUD Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

MELBUD

Melbourne

Thu 29/10

16:55-13:05

2 stops30h 10m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Mon 2/11

15:15-23:20

1 stop22h 05m

$2,792
Cheapest one-way

MelbourneBudapest

MEL Melbourne - BUD Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

MELBUD

Melbourne

Sun 11/10

13:00-18:00

2 stops38h 00m

$749
Fastest single journey

MelbourneBudapest

MEL Melbourne - BUD Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

MELBUD

Melbourne

Wed 14/10

12:00-08:05

1 stop29h 05m

$755

MelbourneBudapest

MEL Melbourne - BUD Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

MELBUD

Melbourne

Fri 28/8

11:00-11:10

2 stops56h 10m

$934

MelbourneBudapest

MEL Melbourne - BUD Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

MELBUD

Melbourne

Thu 3/9

13:00-10:45

2 stops29h 45m

$963

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Best time to book a flight from Melbourne to Budapest

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Cheapflights Insights

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 $1,152). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Budapest in October is currently the most expensive (average of $2,141). 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.

How much does it cost for a return flight from Melbourne Airport to Budapest?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

Melbourne Airport to Budapest flights typically cost between $1,259 and $2,251 in October.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $1,227 on China Eastern (1 Oct–29 Oct).

Reviews of airlines servicing Budapest

See what other customers who have flown with Emirates,Qatar Airways, andChina Southern 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.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,657 reviews
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Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Crew

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jodie,Aug 2026

SYD - DXB

Overall it was a good flight with great service, however we paid for extra legroom only to find that the seat my husband was on was extremely small, it was the “window” seat. It seemed smaller than a regular seat so definitely not worth the amount we paid.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,657 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,657 reviews
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Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Crew

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jodie,Aug 2026

SYD - DXB

Overall it was a good flight with great service, however we paid for extra legroom only to find that the seat my husband was on was extremely small, it was the “window” seat. It seemed smaller than a regular seat so definitely not worth the amount we paid.
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,739 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,657 reviews
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Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Crew

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jodie,Aug 2026

SYD - DXB

Overall it was a good flight with great service, however we paid for extra legroom only to find that the seat my husband was on was extremely small, it was the “window” seat. It seemed smaller than a regular seat so definitely not worth the amount we paid.
China Southern
7.4
Good
175 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,657 reviews
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Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Crew

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jodie,Aug 2026

SYD - DXB

Overall it was a good flight with great service, however we paid for extra legroom only to find that the seat my husband was on was extremely small, it was the “window” seat. It seemed smaller than a regular seat so definitely not worth the amount we paid.
Air China
7.4
Good
160 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,657 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Crew

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jodie,Aug 2026

SYD - DXB

Overall it was a good flight with great service, however we paid for extra legroom only to find that the seat my husband was on was extremely small, it was the “window” seat. It seemed smaller than a regular seat so definitely not worth the amount we paid.
China Eastern
7.3
Good
232 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,657 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Crew

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jodie,Aug 2026

SYD - DXB

Overall it was a good flight with great service, however we paid for extra legroom only to find that the seat my husband was on was extremely small, it was the “window” seat. It seemed smaller than a regular seat so definitely not worth the amount we paid.

Related info for your journey

  • 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 8 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. Turkish Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $2,063. 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 Eastern is currently your cheapest option to Budapest, with prices starting at $742. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by China Southern and Air China, with the lowest prices starting at $990 and $1,181, respectively. China Eastern is currently priced 56% 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 $394. However, be on the lookout for offers from Turkish Airlines and Air China, 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 $1,152). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Budapest in October is currently the most expensive (average of $2,141). 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 8 airlines flying from Melbourne to Budapest

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
China EasternCheapest$742Average$1,380FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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China SouthernCheapest$990Average$1,576FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Air ChinaCheapest$1,181Average$1,570FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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FinnairCheapest$1,424Average$1,745FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapest$1,525Average$1,761FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest$2,110Average$2,381FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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EmiratesCheapest$2,308Average$2,603FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$2,392Average$2,703FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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