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Cheap flight deals from Melbourne to Budapest (MEL-BUD)

Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Melbourne to Budapest that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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20:15 - 23:05MEL-BUD
36h 50m2 stops
10:30 - 15:45BUD-MEL
43h 15m2 stops
$1,462
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Mon, 25 Nov - Tue, 14 Jan
12:55 - 00:55MEL-BUD
44h 00m3 stops
12:50 - 07:25BUD-MEL
32h 35m3 stops
$1,478
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Fri, 4 Oct - Thu, 31 Oct
11:00 - 08:05MEL-BUD
29h 05m1 stop
11:30 - 10:00BUD-MEL
36h 30m1 stop
$1,510China Eastern
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Fri, 4 Oct - Thu, 31 Oct
11:00 - 17:00MEL-BUD
38h 00m2 stops
11:30 - 10:00BUD-MEL
36h 30m1 stop
$1,514China Eastern
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Fri, 4 Oct - Thu, 31 Oct
11:25 - 06:30MEL-BUD
29h 05m1 stop
11:45 - 21:30BUD-MEL
23h 45m1 stop
$1,667China Southern
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Sat, 16 Nov - Tue, 14 Jan
11:25 - 06:30MEL-BUD
29h 05m1 stop
11:45 - 21:30BUD-MEL
23h 45m1 stop
$1,810China Southern
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Fri, 15 Nov - Tue, 14 Jan
03:25 - 14:25MEL-BUD
44h 00m2 stops
22:40 - 20:35BUD-MEL
36h 55m2 stops
$2,483Emirates
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Sun, 6 Oct - Fri, 11 Oct
03:25 - 14:25MEL-BUD
44h 00m2 stops
22:40 - 06:30BUD-MEL
22h 50m1 stop
$2,547Emirates
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Sun, 6 Oct - Fri, 11 Oct
23:30 - 13:15MEL-BUD
23h 45m1 stop
09:05 - 18:25BUD-MEL
23h 20m1 stop
$2,734Qatar Airways
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Sat, 16 Nov - Wed, 15 Jan
23:30 - 13:15MEL-BUD
23h 45m1 stop
09:05 - 18:25BUD-MEL
23h 20m1 stop
$2,772Qatar Airways
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Fri, 15 Nov - Fri, 17 Jan

Flights from Melbourne to Budapest - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Melbourne to Budapest to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Melbourne to Budapest?

The average price of all flights from Melbourne Airport to Budapest clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
When flying from Melbourne to Budapest, you should consider leaving on a Sunday and avoid Thursdays if you are looking for the best rates. For your return to Melbourne, you’ll find the best rates on Sundays and the most expensive ones on Thursdays.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Melbourne Airport to Budapest?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from Melbourne Airport to Budapest, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from Melbourne Airport to Budapest is August, where tickets cost $1,503 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and January, where the average cost of tickets is $2,318 and $2,253 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Budapest?

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from Melbourne Airport to Budapest, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price on the flight from Melbourne Airport to Budapest, you should book around 3 days before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 114 days before departure.

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Low season

January

High season

August

Cheapest flight

$608
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 19% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 21% lower on average.
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When to book flights from Melbourne to Budapest

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Melbourne to Budapest based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or returns with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking Melbourne to Budapest flights

  • Is there assistance for passengers with additional needs at Budapest Airport?

    Yes, there is a full service of assistance available to all passengers. Simply alert your airline at least 48h in advance and the team at Budapest Airport will be ready to help you with transport in the airport as well as assistance at security and passport control.

  • Are there direct flights between Melbourne and Budapest?

    No, there are no direct flights between Melbourne and Budapest. Swiss will connect through Hong Kong (HKG) and Zurich (ZRH), for example. Qatar Airways can get you there via Doha (DOH), and Cathay Pacific also connects via Hong Kong, among others.

  • Is it easy to reach Budapest city centre by public transport?

    There is no train station at the airport, but there are plenty of buses and taxis. The bus line to the city is 200E, and a single ticket costs around Ft 350 (A$ 1.50). A taxi will take around 20min and should cost around Ft 7200 (A$ 31). The official taxis are called Fotaxi and are yellow. Other taxis are available at the airport, but it is advised to use the official taxi company.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Melbourne Airport to Budapest?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Melbourne Airport to Budapest was $414 for a one-way ticket and $995 for a return.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Melbourne to Budapest?

    When flying out of Melbourne you will be using Melbourne. You will be landing at Budapest, also known as Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Melbourne to Budapest?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Melbourne to Budapest?

    SkyTeam, Star Alliance, and oneworld are the airline alliances operating flights between Melbourne and Budapest, with Star Alliance being the most commonly used for this route.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Melbourne to Budapest, Emirates or Finnair?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Melbourne to Budapest are Emirates and Finnair. With an average price for the route of $2,357 and an overall rating of 8.1, Emirates is the most popular choice. Finnair is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $2,171 and an overall rating of 7.7.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Melbourne to Budapest?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Melbourne to Budapest.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Melbourne to Budapest?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Budapest from Melbourne is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Melbourne to Budapest?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to Budapest with an airline and back to Melbourne with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Melbourne to Budapest?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Budapest from Melbourne up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Melbourne Airport to Budapest

  • If you don’t have access to an airline lounge at Melbourne Airport (MEL), you can use the Marhaba Lounge, which is open access. It costs around A$ 60 for a 4h stay and booking is advised in advance.
  • Melbourne Airport operates a hidden disability programme with a lanyard service to help you identify to staff that you may need help; a sensory map of the airport so you can avoid high congestion routes; a series of social stories that you can download and read in advance to plan your journey; and specialised staff.
  • There is a currency exchange desk in the arrivals hall at Budapest Airport (BUD) and also a range of ATMs that will accept Australian bank cards.

Top 5 airlines serving from Melbourne to Budapest

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Melbourne to Budapest. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
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EmiratesOverall score based on 3609 reviews
8.3Entertainment
7.9Food
8.3Crew
8.2Boarding
8.1Comfort
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Seats are not as easy to move as you would hope in premium econo Y

8.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Aug 2024SYD - DXB
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Seats are not as easy to move as you would hope in premium econo Y

More organised boarding process. It was a circus. Otherwise absolutely top class flight

Excellent staff! Flights were delayed due to technical issues after everyone was boarded and we sat in the flight for almost 2 hours before taking off. Not enough vegetarian food was available despite pre-ordering. The staff did an exceptional job dealing with both the problems neither of their making.

When you buy Emirates you don’t expect low cost. Choice of coffee/tea vs water. Entertainment on demand. Seat distance won’t allow food tray to extend without hitting belly (and I didn’t grow lately)

Better entertainment; the lack of it made the very long flight even longer

Absolutely horrible all around especially for such a long 13-14 hour flight - terrible food - ancient entertainment - legroom worse than a short air Asia flight - not enough toilets

The food was pretty good and the crew were excellent. It would have been excellent all round but for screaming children. Six hours at least of a 10 hr flight. Mostly 1 child clearly on the spectrum and probably ADHD but I really felt for the parents and grandparents who were obviously struggling and doing the best they could under the circumstances. No reflection on the airline of course and we all need to be more tolerant with these challenges . Slept for 15 hrs when I got home.

Everything was good up until getting off the plane. Riyadh simply cannot handle an A380. Exiting the plane on a remote stand was extremely slow and frustrating, then waiting for buses for transport back to the terminal is another disaster. Give me the 777 any day.

The plane was very old and uncomfortable. Service was very slow!

I didn't travel from the start I changed my ticket long time ago

Crew: Everybody was polite. People just need to get efficient and less reworking things. Entertainment: Could have move movies and games. The “music” section is a joke, only ONE available. Food: The food provided on the flights boarding in china needs a serious reworking. Too much oil, bad for your stomach, tastes too artificial and the eggs were a giant mass of green dough.

We were diverted to Chengdu, because of bad weather and finally made it to Chong King about 7 hours later

No wheelchair service at all ( I did request that service and also purchased the priority assistant bundle) , what a waste of money

Never got the wheelchair service when my parents arrived at LA . My mom was 74 , also my dad was 84 years old, both don’t speak English. I double checked with the front desk at Phoenix airport, making sure that they will be taking care of.

Food was terrible. Fish was equal to a sausage and scrumbled eggs were terribly green with a quite weird fllavour. Everybody with me hated all options. The best food was the bread with butter.

We bought an upgrade to Business Class at the airport but did not realise that it was not the regular Business Class. The 787 Dreamliner was very dated with the seats not as comfortable as other airlines and some things were almost coming off. We were then told that because it was an upgrade at the airport, we get to sit in the BC cabin but will be served economy class food. So when everyone else got served in china ware, we were given the tray you got in economy class. The wifi does not work. It only connects to watch movies (which is the same as what you find in the ICE) but the internet does not work. The cabin crew while were friendly, were not responsive. Overall, I will never fly China Southern again.

I love flying Chinese airlines in general but China Southern is probably the worst of the lot. The service is poor and food is below par.

Flight canceled, but they didn't notify me. They arranged a nearby hotel and 4 meals for me to stay for 24 hours before I could board.

Had some luggage loading delays but it was still a good experience

We bought the business class tickets. The check-in staff and onboard crew were excellent, providing commendable service throughout. However, it was disappointing to find that China Southern Airlines does not have a lounge at SFO. Instead, passengers were provided with a $35 per person food voucher, which fell short of expectations. Furthermore, the quality of the onboard food left much to be desired, marking a significant decline compared to our previous flight experience in 2019, prior to the pandemic.

Moved seats, didn't accommodate requests to change seats even though other seats were available.

Flight was fine overall. What you would expect from economy seats. I did appreciate the amenities (eyemask, earplugs, small toothbrush and toothpaste, thin socks).

Food was good, attendants were friendly. Seats were not comfortable. Did not receive any amenities such as eyemask or earplugs that would have helped sleep. Additionally a large group of passengers boarded very late into boarding and were a disruption for almost the whole flight. Flight attendants did their best but the kids were making so much noise, kicking seats, and half the time no adult was sat with them so they weren’t being managed.

Don't be afraid if you board an Oman Air Airbus A330 - it will take you to Colombo and not Muskat. The Aircraft is leased by Qatar Airways ;-)

More facilities to transport to the gates......felt too much walking distance

It was good no problems made it on time for the next flight overseas!

It was a really long flight from Doha to Philadelphia and it was overall a good one. The one area that I would comment on is that there is a lot of single-use plastic and disposables in the meal service for American Airlines. It would be great to see more circular options in the meal service to reduce the amount of waste.

I found it weird that the quality of the flight different from Australia to Doha than the Doha to Berlin leg. The quality of the toiletries pack (was in a box from Australia) and then a proper bag from Doha. The biggest variation was the inflight entertainment, which had a significantly shorter amount of content compared to the Doha flight. My QSuite seat was also broken and did not recline all the way flat. Wasn’t the best and I wouldn’t be happy if I’d paid cash for the flight.

All over with Qatar airlines my experience was really bad due to delays and then putting me on different airlines and after 8 hours of wait I had to listen to their is no plane to fly for another 24 hours. Wore experience ever.

I liked the overall service and comfort. The only annoying thing was paying for excess baggage at the airport. They have limited options and they don't take all cards.

Everything was great except the meat served was tough and overcooked!

Love that they had a bassinet for our child during the flight. Thank you for that big time.

Entertainment monitors did not work in the seats & it was so hot in the cabin. One of the most uncomfortable flights I've ever taken.

The flight encountered weather turbulences and it was scary at times but the pilot was outstanding! The food is outstanding! The crew was great. Only thing is the flight path map could be better (Reference: Emirates) Also would be nice to have more choice of soft drinks during the flight since it is a long flight. If the crews coming around with water instead of us going to the crew area asking.

This time around, I felt that the crew wasn’t very professional. Speaking / laughing loudly and rushing through service.

Awful. They cancelled my seats and demanded $1360 to rebook me

I was flying with Turkish Airlines from Tashkent to Dallas and from Dallas to Tashkent. In both directions the flights were late. I missed my connecting flight from Istanbul to Dallas in Istanbul airport because of that. That led to a no show case with a rental company in Dallas and I lost 460 US dollars. On the way from Dallas to Tashkent with a layover in Istanbul the plane was also late and I almost missed my connecting flight to Tashkent. Then my bag did not arrive with the same plane and only on the next morning flight from Istanbul. I was about to leave Tashkent the same day to Astana in Kazakhstan and then from there for work in Saudi Arabia. Luckily I had an excess in time before the next flight and I manage to get my bag back. Otherwise I would have missed 3 flights automatically because I couldn't travel for work without my bag and all valuables in it. So, overall, very bad experience with Turkish Airlines. Will never use these airlines again.

We waited 4 hours in the flight to take off but then the flight was cancelled.

Food was bad crew a bit nicer than other flights seats uncomfortable too

Good experience with Turkish Airlines. We will be back with Turkish in the future and look forward to upgraded business class on the 777 beginning in 2025 and on the Airbus 350 now.

Price is the main attraction. Staff is OK but difficult to communicate with them due to general lack of English. Food is truly abysmal, the main courses (4) were barely edible. The choices for breakfast served at 5:30 am prior to landing at Gatwick airport were Spaghetti Bolognese or seafood fried rice. Choices offered for all 4 mains were either something rice or noodles. Shanghai airport layover is much too long in a very poorly serviced airport. We were unable to use WiFi; private lounges required cash only payment with no ATM or cash exchange open.

Lost Baggage - very frustrated…learned that bag was never put on plane.

I think it’s time that somebody set a standard for the temperature in the cabins. I would rather it be colder than anybody that wants to have a blanket have a blanket to keep it so warm at times is unbearable and quite uncomfortable. That’s the only thing I would add.

For the price we paid, we had a really good flight. The seats and bed (business class) was extremely comfortable. I have no complaints. The crew were very attentive and helpful. They spoke English and there were no misunderstanding although their English wasn’t perfect or fluent. You will never go hungry as there was ample food and drinks but their food for mediocre. The entertainment was limited to older movies and the wifi didn’t allow you to access some Social media. Apart from the above, it was a very pleasant flight. Would highly recommend them.

Cheapest option from Gatwick £400 cheaper than Emirates and Qatar. Entertainment no where near as good as Emirates and Qatar, but saved £400 so all good.

Great staff and food. Seats pretty uncomfortable but plenty of legroom. Entertainment system outdated.

Gatwick London-Shanghai -Bangkok.. Would have liked entertainment screens, but I know these planes are not that new. Cheap flights at the time of booking, Emirates wanted double so you get what you paid for. I would fly again with them, but if Emirates was the same price I would go with them.

We were cutting it close on our connecting flight and notified all staff at departing gate and flight attendants. From the start, we were told to check in with the international transfer desk by everyone, except for one lady who wanted to argue the time difference that was already taken into account. We also asked if we could try to exit the plane first (our family of 4 and 8 others on the same connecting flight). They just told us to check in with international transfers. We landed and had very little time to make our next flight. We were not offered any assistance or communication to the receiving gate. We ran all the way to the international transfers gate only to be turned away. I think we could have made it if we were allowed to exit and a call was made to other check in counter. After that we spent 6 grueling hours with our kids trying to rebook a flight. No food of any type of compensation was offered besides a dirty hotel room. The ladies with China Eastern at the Shanghai International counter were rude an unhelpful. We were directed to 3 different counters and waited before they said they forgot about a hotel. It was a long, miserable day. I believe this could have all been avoided.

The landings were smooth . Being unable to check-in online was terribly stressful and the queue at Haneda exemely long. We paid extra for window seats and did not get them.

Flight was fine, however we were not able to check in online, this adds to travel stress. Luckily check-in at Heathrow was quick, but we did not get the seats we paid extra for. We paid for a window and 2 aisle seats from Shanghai to Tokyo leg, but they changed us to middle seats. Not good :(

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from Melbourne to Budapest found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
4/10Fri
3 stops
49h 55mMEL-BUD
$608
4/10Fri
1 stopChina Southern
42h 20mMEL-BUD
$712
4/10Fri
2 stops
58h 10mMEL-BUD
$765
4/12Wed
2 stops
46h 40mMEL-BUD
$780
5/12Thu
2 stops
52h 40mMEL-BUD
$886
3/10Thu
3 stops
48h 25mMEL-BUD
$961
4/12Wed
1 stopChina Southern
31h 50mMEL-BUD
$971
4/12Wed
3 stops
45h 35mMEL-BUD
$1,009
3/12Tue
2 stops
33h 10mMEL-BUD
$1,030
5/12Thu
3 stops
40h 50mMEL-BUD
$1,036

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These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights from Melbourne to Budapest that are departing in the next 10 days.
20/9Fri
multi-stop
30h 35mMEL-BUD
11/10Fri
multi-stop
29h 30mBUD-MEL
$3,045
20/9Fri
multi-stopEmirates
37h 50mMEL-BUD
11/10Fri
multi-stopEmirates
43h 35mBUD-MEL
$3,220
20/9Fri
multi-stop
25h 10mMEL-BUD
11/10Fri
multi-stop
29h 30mBUD-MEL
$3,243
20/9Fri
multi-stop
31h 25mMEL-BUD
11/10Fri
multi-stop
31h 05mBUD-MEL
$3,752
20/9Fri
multi-stop
62h 05mMEL-BUD
11/10Fri
multi-stop
48h 10mBUD-MEL
$4,571

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