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$71+ Cheap flights from Zurich (ZRH) to Budapest (BUD)

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 1/17. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ZRH — BUD
Dec 23 — Dec 301
Mon 12/23
Mon 12/30
1 adult, Economy
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The best prices from Zurich to Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl are usually found in January or February, booked 66 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Sunday and return on a Thursday

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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Zurich (ZRH) 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 December 18, 2024.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$206
(KLM)

One-way from

$71
(Kiwi.com)

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January

Average price

$314
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Cheapest flights from Zurich to Budapest
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Zurich to Budapest. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 18, 2024.

This Lufthansa deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Lufthansa is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/189:10 pmZRH - BUD
Nonstop1h 35mSWISS
Fri 3/147:45 pmBUD - ZRH
Nonstop1h 40mSWISS
Deal found 12/16$206
This Air France deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/18. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Air France is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/1810:45 amZRH - BUD
1 stop10h 55mAir France
Sun 12/228:40 pmBUD - ZRH
1 stop13h 10mAir France
Deal found 12/18$207
This Lufthansa deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Lufthansa is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/189:10 pmZRH - BUD
Nonstop1h 35mMultiple Airlines
Fri 3/145:50 pmBUD - ZRH
1 stop3h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/16$238
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/18. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/236:55 amZRH - BUD
1 stop5h 10mKLM
Fri 12/2712:50 pmBUD - ZRH
1 stop5h 35mKLM
Deal found 12/18$280
This Austrian Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/18. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Austrian Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/277:25 pmZRH - BUD
1 stop3h 00mAustrian Airlines
Tue 1/76:50 amBUD - ZRH
1 stop4h 20mAustrian Airlines
Deal found 12/18$310
This Brussels Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Brussels Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/221:20 pmZRH - BUD
1 stop9h 40mBrussels Airlines
Tue 1/76:10 amBUD - ZRH
2 stops10h 15mBrussels Airlines
Deal found 12/17$419
This Lufthansa deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Lufthansa is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/177:05 pmZRH - BUD
2 stops22h 50mLufthansa
Sat 12/215:00 pmBUD - ZRH
1 stop23h 30mLufthansa
Deal found 12/17$603

Find flights from Zurich to Budapest within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Zurich 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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated December 18, 2024.

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ZurichBudapest

ZRH - BUD

ZRHBUD

Zurich

Thu 1/16

11:50 am-11:05 pm

1 stop11h 15m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Sun 1/19

6:30 am-10:50 am

1 stop4h 20m

$206

ZurichBudapest

ZRH - BUD

ZRHBUD

Zurich

Thu 1/23

5:30 pm-7:05 pm

Nonstop1h 35m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Sun 1/26

6:15 am-7:55 am

Nonstop1h 40m

$211

ZurichBudapest

ZRH - BUD

ZRHBUD

Zurich

Sat 1/11

8:40 pm-6:55 pm

1 stop22h 15m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Sat 1/18

9:30 am-2:15 pm

1 stop4h 45m

$214

ZurichBudapest

ZRH - BUD

ZRHBUD

Zurich

Thu 1/30

8:45 pm-10:25 am

1 stop13h 40m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Mon 2/3

2:55 pm-4:35 pm

Nonstop1h 40m

$216

ZurichBudapest

ZRH - BUD

ZRHBUD

Zurich

Thu 1/23

7:05 pm-11:25 pm

1 stop4h 20m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Mon 1/27

1:20 pm-4:10 pm

1 stop2h 50m

$240

ZurichBudapest

ZRH - BUD

ZRHBUD

Zurich

Thu 1/23

12:50 pm-5:00 pm

1 stop4h 10m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Mon 1/27

6:20 am-4:15 pm

1 stop9h 55m

$248

ZurichBudapest

ZRH - BUD

ZRHBUD

Zurich

Wed 1/1

8:45 pm-10:25 pm

1 stop25h 40m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Mon 1/6

5:50 pm-11:10 am

1 stop17h 20m

$315

ZurichBudapest

ZRH - BUD

ZRHBUD

Zurich

Fri 1/17

3:50 pm-11:25 pm

1 stop7h 35m

$71

ZurichBudapest

ZRH - BUD

ZRHBUD

Zurich

Fri 1/31

3:05 pm-9:10 pm

1 stop6h 05m

$96

ZurichBudapest

ZRH - BUD

ZRHBUD

Zurich

Thu 1/16

11:50 am-11:05 pm

1 stop11h 15m

$107

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Compare providers for flights from Zurich to Budapest

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Zurich to Budapest in December.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
MytripPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CombigoPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Zurich-Budapest flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Zurich-Budapest flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Zurich-Budapest flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Zurich-Budapest flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Zurich-Budapest flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Zurich to Budapest

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Budapest from Zurich with our price prediction graph.
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Travel insights for flights from Zurich to Budapest

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Zurich to Budapest including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Zurich to Budapest. Price data was last updated on December 13, 2024.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Zurich to Budapest, you should look to book at least 66 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Zurich to Budapest?

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Zurich to Budapest (average of $656). Flying from Zurich to Budapest in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,221). 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 ZRH to BUD?

Find hourly flight availability from Zurich 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 December 18, 2024.

It’s optimal to fly from Zurich to Budapest in the afternoon. By choosing this option you can save up to 30% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the morning.

Weekly flight availability from Zurich to Budapest

Explore weekly flight availability from Zurich to Budapest. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated December 18, 2024.

The most flights from ZRH to BUD are scheduled on a Monday (11 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (5 on average).

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 1.2 - 2.8 inches per month. May is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 2.8 in. February is typically the driest time to visit Budapest when rainfall is around 1.2 in.

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 68.0 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 32.0 F).

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 December 18, 2024.
To help decide which airline to fly from Zurich to Budapest, see what other customers have to say about SWISS, Brussels Airlines and Austrian Airlines. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
KLM
7.8
Good
1,349 reviews

Entertainment

7.2

Comfort

7.7

Overall

7.8

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.9

Crew

8.4

Reviews

1 / 10

Flight was late do to issues with loading stuff. One of the two bathrooms in business class was not working. WiFi did not work 80% of the time. My bag came out last even though it had a priority tag

KLM
7.8
Good
1,349 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,349 reviews

Entertainment

7.2

Comfort

7.7

Overall

7.8

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.9

Crew

8.4

Reviews

1 / 10

Flight was late do to issues with loading stuff. One of the two bathrooms in business class was not working. WiFi did not work 80% of the time. My bag came out last even though it had a priority tag

Austrian Airlines
7.6
Good
787 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,349 reviews

Entertainment

7.2

Comfort

7.7

Overall

7.8

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.9

Crew

8.4

Reviews

1 / 10

Flight was late do to issues with loading stuff. One of the two bathrooms in business class was not working. WiFi did not work 80% of the time. My bag came out last even though it had a priority tag

SWISS
7.6
Good
1,606 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,349 reviews

Entertainment

7.2

Comfort

7.7

Overall

7.8

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.9

Crew

8.4

Reviews

1 / 10

Flight was late do to issues with loading stuff. One of the two bathrooms in business class was not working. WiFi did not work 80% of the time. My bag came out last even though it had a priority tag

Brussels Airlines
7.4
Good
353 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,349 reviews

Entertainment

7.2

Comfort

7.7

Overall

7.8

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.9

Crew

8.4

Reviews

1 / 10

Flight was late do to issues with loading stuff. One of the two bathrooms in business class was not working. WiFi did not work 80% of the time. My bag came out last even though it had a priority tag

Lufthansa
6.8
Okay
7,091 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,349 reviews

Entertainment

7.2

Comfort

7.7

Overall

7.8

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.9

Crew

8.4

Reviews

1 / 10

Flight was late do to issues with loading stuff. One of the two bathrooms in business class was not working. WiFi did not work 80% of the time. My bag came out last even though it had a priority tag

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Zurich to Budapest. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airports do I use to fly from Zurich to Budapest?

    You will need to book a flight from Zurich to Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl if you want to fly from Zurich to Budapest. At least 1 airline has flights from Zurich (ZRH) to Ferenc Liszt Intl (BUD) on a regular basis. There are 6 flights to Budapest from the Zurich airport per day. If you manage to book one that is nonstop, then you can expect the flight time from ZRH to BUD to be around 1h 35m.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Zurich to Budapest round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from Zurich to Budapest is KLM. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $206 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are SWISS and Air Serbia, starting at $211 and $214 round-trip. Users have found that KLM is 34% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Zurich to Budapest one-way?

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $96 on Air Serbia. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include KLM from $107 and SWISS from $149 one-way.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Zurich to Budapest?

    Looking for the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time? Our data shows these are most likely to get you from Zurich to Budapest on time: Helvetic Airways (87%), Air Canada (81%), SWISS (79%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Zurich to Budapest?

    While on average a flight from Zurich to Budapest is generally $663, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $152. When looking at the most popular route, (Zurich - Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl), you can expect to pay $147 for that flight.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Zurich to Budapest that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Zurich to Budapest flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Zurich to Budapest?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Zurich to Budapest.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Zurich to Budapest?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Zurich 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 Zurich to Budapest?

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Zurich to Budapest (average of $656). Flying from Zurich to Budapest in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,221). 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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