MEL - BUD

$393 Find Cheap Flights from Melbourne to Budapest

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Cheapest return fare
$1,157
Typical prices: $1,269-$2,282
China Eastern
Thu 21/5Thu 4/6
MEL - BUD • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way flight
$393
Typical prices: $832-$1,308
China Eastern
Thu 19/2
MEL - BUD • 1 stop
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China Eastern
Cheapest • from $1,156 (return)
Emirates
Best reviews • 8.1 score
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When to book
2 weeks
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Our data shows that travellers who book at least 2 weeks in advance save around 16% compared to booking last minute.
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Cheap Flights from Melbourne to Budapest (MEL-BUD)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return 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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Recent return flight deals from Melbourne to Budapest

Thu, 21 May - Thu, 4 Jun
China Eastern Logo
11:00 - 08:05
MEL
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BUD
29h 05m
1 stop
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12:30 - 12:40
BUD
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MEL
40h 10m
1 stop
$1,157China Eastern
Thu, 21 May - Thu, 4 Jun
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21:30 - 08:05
MEL
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BUD
42h 35m
1 stop
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12:30 - 12:40
BUD
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MEL
40h 10m
1 stop
$1,159China Eastern
Mon, 23 Mar - Mon, 30 Mar
China Eastern Logo
12:00 - 07:05
MEL
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BUD
29h 05m
1 stop
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20:55 - 10:00
BUD
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MEL
28h 05m
2 stops
$1,178China Eastern
Mon, 11 May - Mon, 25 May
China Eastern Logo
12:00 - 08:05
MEL
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BUD
52h 05m
3 stops
China Eastern Logo
12:30 - 10:00
BUD
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MEL
61h 30m
2 stops
$1,196China Eastern
Fri, 5 Jun - Sat, 13 Jun
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11:00 - 08:05
MEL
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BUD
29h 05m
1 stop
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12:30 - 17:40
BUD
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MEL
45h 10m
2 stops
$1,215Multiple Airlines
Mon, 23 Mar - Mon, 30 Mar
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13:10 - 13:05
MEL
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BUD
33h 55m
2 stops
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09:00 - 07:15
BUD
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MEL
37h 15m
2 stops
$1,216Multiple Airlines
Mon, 11 May - Wed, 27 May
China Eastern Logo
12:00 - 08:05
MEL
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BUD
52h 05m
3 stops
China Eastern Logo
12:30 - 10:00
BUD
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MEL
61h 30m
2 stops
$1,222China Eastern
Mon, 11 May - Tue, 26 May
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10:20 - 07:00
MEL
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BUD
28h 40m
1 stop
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12:45 - 19:20
BUD
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MEL
22h 35m
1 stop
$1,224China Southern
Mon, 11 May - Wed, 27 May
China Eastern Logo
12:00 - 08:05
MEL
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BUD
52h 05m
3 stops
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12:30 - 10:00
BUD
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MEL
61h 30m
3 stops
$1,229China Eastern
Mon, 11 May - Tue, 26 May
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06:45 - 08:05
MEL
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BUD
33h 20m
2 stops
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12:30 - 12:40
BUD
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MEL
40h 10m
1 stop
$1,258Multiple Airlines
Booking Insights

KAYAK's insights & trends for Melbourne to Budapest flights

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.

How much is a return flight from Melbourne Airport to Budapest?

This analysis is based on the cheapest return trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Melbourne Airport to Budapest departing in May.

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 round-trip 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 January, where tickets cost $1,439 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and October, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $2,052 and $2,035 respectively.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip 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 week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Melbourne Airport to Budapest, you should book around 2 weeks before departure, which saves you about 16% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 11 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonMarch
Cheapest flight$393
Best time to beat the crowds (13% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 10% 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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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 $393 for a one-way ticket and $1,156 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?

    Star Alliance, oneworld, and SkyTeam 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 $2,395 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 $1,685 and an overall rating of 7.6.

  • 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.

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.

Reviews of the top 5 airlines flying 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.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Melbourne to Budapest? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
8.1
EmiratesOverall score based on 3490 reviews
8.0Comfort
8.3Crew
7.9Food
8.1Boarding
8.2Entertainment
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There is an issue with A380 when it arrives in Munich, because a business class passengers like me have to wait for the first class passengers to disembark, which takes some time while you are also offloading economy passengers this causes an issue at customs where your business class passengers end up behind a large bulk of economy passengers This is a frustration and the early dislocation should be and is supposed to be a benefit of business class

8.0 ExcellentEden, Dec 2025
DUR - DXB
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There is an issue with A380 when it arrives in Munich, because a business class passengers like me have to wait for the first class passengers to disembark, which takes some time while you are also offloading economy passengers this causes an issue at customs where your business class passengers end up behind a large bulk of economy passengers This is a frustration and the early dislocation should be and is supposed to be a benefit of business class

I would have liked less packaged snacky stuff, more fruit. The crew was great.

It was delayed for 2 hrs. Flight attendants were not attentive.

We boarded but due to a technical issue we spent 4.5hrs on the ground waiting for the issue to be resolved

The food options were excellent for Economy. It was difficult to find the lounge after clearing security and boarding was clunky

No kids provided. Instead we were told to have contacted the airline that we have kids and require kids meals. We were not the only ones who inquired about kids meals. It’s odd. Emirates and other airlines give kids meals as standard and before the adult food comes out. The rice in our meals was gluggy and under cooked. The chicken was also raw. Sadly not the best experience with Finn Air. The hostesses tried to compensate with the snacks and drinks but missed the mark by a long way. Especially when paying Emirates/Qantas prices

This was my first time flying with Emirates. Overall, the experience was very good. I thought the seats in economy would have been a bit more comfortable, but, they seem to be on par with other airlines. The food was excellent and very satisfying. If you can afford it, I would definitely suggest upgrading to at lest premium economy seats for long haul flights.

Fantastic service the managed to locate my checked bag on the plans as re-tagged it for my final destination.

They cancelled our flight, rebooked, cancelled that one. We are now flying New Zealand Air and need a refund please. How do we get it?

Wifi was not operational for the whole trip. Other than this, flight was well received .

Flight departed punctually on time. Unfortunately it seems because the destination airport is a secondary airport the airline sees it fit to operate a plane with lower comfort and offerings. There was no inflight entertainment, wifi or let alone a screen to at least track flight status for remaining flight time.

Friendly and discreet staff. Could have done with a few more offers of water/snacks overnight. Movie and tv selection notably poor. Seats not especially comfortable

I am a big person and have back pain and swelling in my legs, so this was a challenging flight due to confined space. I didn't find the crew very friendly either. I will think twice before flying long distances with Qatar again, due to the lack of legroom.

It was little disheartening and disappointing. Although flight staff did a good job. But customer service didn’t do anything to resolve my issue.

Plane was good Crew was good Food was just ok Could have had more entertainment options But overall good

The service was good but the food was a NO

no qatar did noting wrong Kayak messed up my whole vacation . Went early to check in at The Cairo, Egypt airport to find our I had not tickets to board , Kayak and/or Affirm never sent the money for my flight that I paid for and booked. So I had no flight at 12am in a foreign country and I had to scramble and find anther very costly other option just so that could fly home. Fucken horrible experience.

Lobster starter in business class was not good, tough, served cold, and without butter. Movie selection was missing latest releases, did not offer older classic, high quality movies

Nothing to complain. The staff and flight was good especially the seats which was better compared than the cloth ones on Qatar airways

The check-in and crew staff were wonderful. The food was reasonable. The online side Qatar was very poor. Seats were very tight and not very comfortable for a 14 hour flight!

did not get a notification about seat selection ahead of time. We didn't end up sitting together.

I was denied boarding at the Brisbane airport and it seems like I won’t get any refunds from the airline

In my return flight they couldn’t identify my ticket or boarding pass, I had to go to 3 different counters until I was able to get my boarding pass. The food was on, it was the bear minimum. They didn’t even recognise that I was a Muslim and can’t eat meat, chicken or pork. In one of the trays I believe they served me pork. The staff were very pleasant, but they need to be aware of their surroundings more carefully, one of them stuck her lower belly right into my face! I was shocked and very uncomfortable.

Overall I had good experience with China Southern airline. Nothing to claim. I hoped they could improve the meal quality that is.

Wow very impressed by the quality and attentiveness of service of China Southern. Lived the blankets! Will definitely fly with them again. Despite language barriers, a few attendants know enough English to understand our rudimentary Mandarin and respond to basic questions. Although they don’t explain the beverage and meal service on the website or ticketing documents, they offered regular beverage cart and snacks during the beginning hours and end hours of the long, transoceanic flight. A full meal at the beginning and end of the flight as well, and a midflight small sandwich (dinner roll sized) but we weren’t hungry and didn’t try that one. The expectation is that every sleeps during the middle of the flight. We were on a “redeye” departure from LAX with a morning arrival in China, so I don’t know if this service pattern is the same for other flights. The domestic flight we took from Guangzhou to Harbin offered conventional refreshments and meals like a US flight service. Note that they didn’t offer diet sodas. If you like to stay hydrated, I recommend bringing plenty of your own. It is served in small cups like any other drink. You can ask for a bottle but they’re tiny - about 6 ounces.

China Southern was not the problem. I booked my flight through Kayak and also received a booking reference and alert details regarding departure time and gate numbers… however Kayak NEVER actually booked my flight! We were stranded at the airport without a flight for a long awaited holiday!

The connection between LA and Atlanta was too much stress

Terrible boarding experience,,food is very poor that I I . Never going book this airline again.

The crew were kind, patient and responsive. The service was excellent, even though we travelled the cheapest economy class. We arrived at our destination 40 min early, which for a 15+ hour flight is a great bonus. The boarding seemed a bit "loose", but got us boarded on time, and the plane was off exactly @ 0:30 hrs.

The airport didn‘t give me the ticket. I called customer service to ask for a refund but they kept giving me a perfunctory response and refused to refund me.

You charged me for luggage although the airline does not- you charged me for seat when customers can pick their own seat at checkout in I travel to Europe slot and I will not use kayak again

The seats were extremely small. Boarding was not communicated correctly. It wasn’t a pleasant trip.

Changed to older plane with old set-up in Business class.

I had issue with my boarding pass. When I arrived in London Gatwick Airport. My e-ticket wasn't scanning and had to do a lot of back and forth with Air Transit I order to board my flight, which I almost missed as a result of this.

Bad chairs in business class like economy ( not turning into bed )

Turkish Airline canceled our tickets in the very last minute, with our luggage and everything else, all prepared and good to go. It’s clear that they sold the tickets for better money to someone else. Bad, Bad, Bad business!!!

The fact that my flight was cancelled and made wait for 14 Fing hours to booka flightto a neighboring country.... never again

I paid $150 to upgrade to this seat. My exit row seat had ample leg room BUT the collapsable table was broken so my food tray and drinks slid over to my lap, the screen malfunctioned.

My flight was canceled 1 minute before boarding. The customer service was owful, no one could tell us what was going happened. I spent 30hrs instead of 15 from Washington DC to Brussels. No apologie or help

The best airline for international travel in terms of value you get in business class (service/cost)

The ticket was last minute buy so no concerns about the pricing this time, but the crew in general could have been more accommodating, helpful.

CTU-KMG-CNX with 1.5 hr connection at KMG. Doable but just barely bc immigration exit from China is at the last flight leg, here: KMG to CNX. We hauled out of the domestic terminal to reenter at the international departures (luggage checked thru to CNX thankfully). Immigration had only two agents, even though KMG gets a HUGE number of foreigners. It took forever for such a shot line. Then security also took a while, so I just just made the connection. Recommend if you exit China with domestic international transfer, plan for 2+ hrs to avoid a heart attack. Airline personnel don’t suffer if you miss the flight, you do. Plan accordingly.

China Eastern as a member of Sky Alliance airlines should have the same standards overall of their partners, Besides the seats comforts everything else is bellow the standard for a business class travelers. A BIG ISSUE FOR NON-CHINESE PASSENGERS IS THE ABILITY TO CHECK IN ONLINE, by making so difficult or almost impossible there is no chance to get a seat assignment ahead of time then go to the airport and get what is left. THIS IS NOT a SKY TEAM modality.

China Eastern as a member of Sky Alliance airlines should have the same standards overall of their partners, Besides the seats comforts everything else is bellow the standard for a business class travelers.

2 parts to the journey. First leg covered in a newer plane with decent staff + POOR FOOD QUALITY but the second half didn’t leave a positive impression at all as the plane itself was an older built and the crew didn’t serve properly. Language is an issue with China Eastern flights as always, but unmotivated crew just makes it even bad.

Small plane with only two lavatories at the back. You must have a good plan to use it before or after the meal, if you make a bad decision, you will end up with standing in front of the toilet for a while till the food carts empty. The good thing is even there’s a slightly delayed, the plane is still arriving on time which is superb!!

The only personel that smiled at all were the flights attendants. Desk agents, lounge people none of them had a smile or even a hello. They were like dealing with dead fish. Again flight attendants were good. All other personnel looked like they didn’t want to be there or help.

good flight. food is only so so. I actually did not eat the snack. it does not look too good on the passenger next to me.

Food no variations only beef of chicken no veggie meals

Super surprised with the entire experience. Business class is incredible. Flight attendants around the world could learn customer service from these people. Simply fabulous experience all the way around.

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