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Cheap flights from Melbourne to Budapest from $633

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 15/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — BUD
23 Jun — 30 Jun1
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Melbourne to Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl are usually found in March or November, booked 55 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 18 June 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,196

One-way from

$633

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$1,776
China Eastern
  • China Eastern
  • 15/10-15/11
  • 2 total stops
  • 65h 35m total
  • Melbourne to Budapest
15/11
  • 15/11
  • 2 total stops
  • 46h 35m total
  • Melbourne to Budapest
High demand for flights, 0% potential price rise
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($67 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in June 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 18 June 2025.

Wed 15/1012:00MEL - BUD
1 stop29h 05mChina Eastern
Sat 15/1111:30BUD - MEL
1 stop36h 30mChina Eastern
Deal found 17/6$1,196
Fri 1/820:00MEL - BUD
1 stop43h 10mAir China
Fri 8/812:20BUD - MEL
1 stop42h 15mAir China
Deal found 16/6$1,385
Wed 15/1021:00MEL - BUD
1 stop43h 10mMultiple Airlines
Sat 15/1114:30BUD - MEL
2 stops39h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/6$1,411
Fri 1/821:00MEL - BUD
1 stop42h 00mChina Southern
Sat 27/912:45BUD - MEL
1 stop22h 35mChina Southern
Deal found 18/6$1,953
Mon 6/1000:30MEL - BUD
2 stops28h 05mTurkish Airlines
Tue 28/1009:10BUD - MEL
2 stops24h 10mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 15/6$2,025
Thu 31/712:05MEL - BUD
2 stops31h 15mFinnair
Thu 7/818:55BUD - MEL
2 stops27h 20mFinnair
Deal found 16/6$2,363
Mon 23/615:55MEL - BUD
2 stops26h 55mKLM
Tue 23/917:25BUD - MEL
3 stops29h 40mKLM
Deal found 16/6$2,446
Thu 3/706:45MEL - BUD
2 stops32h 20mQatar Airways
Fri 15/810:00BUD - MEL
1 stop22h 50mQatar Airways
Deal found 16/6$3,169
Sat 21/620:40AVV - BUD
2 stops49h 40mMultiple Airlines
Mon 21/716:05BUD - AVV
2 stops46h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/6$4,100

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MelbourneBudapest

MEL - BUD

MELBUD

Melbourne

Wed 15/10

12:00-08:05

1 stop29h 05m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Sat 15/11

11:30-10:00

1 stop36h 30m

$1,196

MelbourneBudapest

MEL - BUD

MELBUD

Melbourne

Fri 1/8

20:00-07:10

1 stop43h 10m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Fri 8/8

12:20-14:35

1 stop42h 15m

$1,385

MelbourneBudapest

MEL - BUD

MELBUD

Melbourne

Wed 15/10

21:00-07:10

1 stop43h 10m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Sat 15/11

14:30-15:45

2 stops39h 15m

$1,411

MelbourneBudapest

MEL - BUD

MELBUD

Melbourne

Fri 1/8

21:00-07:00

1 stop42h 00m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Sat 27/9

12:45-19:20

1 stop22h 35m

$1,953

MelbourneBudapest

MEL - BUD

MELBUD

Melbourne

Mon 6/10

00:30-19:35

2 stops28h 05m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Tue 28/10

09:10-19:20

2 stops24h 10m

$2,025

MelbourneBudapest

MEL - BUD

MELBUD

Melbourne

Thu 31/7

12:05-11:20

2 stops31h 15m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Thu 7/8

18:55-06:15

2 stops27h 20m

$2,363

MelbourneBudapest

MEL - BUD

MELBUD

Melbourne

Thu 3/7

06:45-07:05

2 stops32h 20m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Fri 15/8

10:00-16:50

1 stop22h 50m

$3,169

MelbourneBudapest

MEL - BUD

MELBUD

Melbourne

Thu 3/7

09:15-10:50

3 stops33h 35m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Fri 15/8

17:25-07:05

3 stops29h 40m

$4,677

MelbourneBudapest

MEL - BUD

MELBUD

Melbourne

Sat 15/11

22:30-11:05

2 stops46h 35m

$633

MelbourneBudapest

AVV - BUD

AVVBUD

Melbourne Avalon

Wed 16/7

06:00-07:10

2 stops57h 10m

$746

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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 13 June 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 55 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 $1,469). 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 18 June 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 18 June 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Emirates, KLM and Austrian Airlines from Melbourne to Budapest. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Sept 2023

AMD - DXB

Airplane staff were very rude. They didn’t help parents with kids and were not even considerate.

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Sept 2023

AMD - DXB

Airplane staff were very rude. They didn’t help parents with kids and were not even considerate.

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Sept 2023

AMD - DXB

Airplane staff were very rude. They didn’t help parents with kids and were not even considerate.

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Sept 2023

AMD - DXB

Airplane staff were very rude. They didn’t help parents with kids and were not even considerate.

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Sept 2023

AMD - DXB

Airplane staff were very rude. They didn’t help parents with kids and were not even considerate.

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Sept 2023

AMD - DXB

Airplane staff were very rude. They didn’t help parents with kids and were not even considerate.

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 $1,196. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Air China and China Southern, with the lowest prices starting at $1,385 and $1,953, respectively. China Eastern is 31% 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 Eastern. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $748. Users have also found prices from $758 and $1,052 on China Southern and Air China, 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 $1,469). 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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China SouthernCheapest$1,068Average$1,580FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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China EasternCheapest$1,128Average$1,469FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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Air ChinaCheapest$1,255Average$1,401FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapest$1,575Average$2,127FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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SWISSCheapest$1,688Average$1,963FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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FinnairCheapest$1,740Average$1,998FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapest$1,947Average$2,184FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,969Average$2,606FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest$1,974Average$2,300FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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EmiratesCheapest$2,014Average$2,515FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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