Cheap flights from Budapest to Shanghai

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Useful information for finding cheap flights from Budapest to Shanghai and booking your next trip
Cheapest round-trip flightsHK$3,956
Hainan1 stop17 hrFri, Jan 9 — Thu, Jan 22
The cheapest round-trip flight from Budapest to Shanghai is currently HK$3,956
Cheapest one-way flightHK$2,205
Hainan1 stop27 hrFri, Jan 16
The cheapest one-way flight from Budapest to Shanghai is currently HK$2,205
Last-minute weekend getawayHK$7,662
Turkish Airlines1 stop15 hrFri, Dec 26 — Sun, Dec 28
The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Budapest to Shanghai is currently HK$7,662
Cheapest business class flightsHK$15,424
Austrian1 stop27 hrSun, Feb 8 — Mon, Feb 23
The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Budapest to Shanghai is currently HK$15,424
Fastest flight13 hr 5 minThe fastest flight with stops from Budapest to Shanghai takes 13 hr 5 min
Nonstop flightsSome daysThere are direct flights on this route 6 days a week: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun.

When is the cheapest time to fly?

The cheapest month to fly from Budapest to Shanghai is typically March. The most expensive month to fly is typically July.
March
Cheapest
Typical prices: HK$3,400–5,100
July
Most expensive
Typical prices: HK$5,400–6,800

Popular airlines from Budapest to Shanghai

  • Shanghai Airlines
    Nonstop
    Typical price: HK$5,100–10,500
    7 weekly nonstop flights
    BUD - PVGEvery day
    4 weekly connecting flights
    BUD - PVG, SHAEvery Mon, Thu, Sat
  • Air China
    Typical price: HK$5,300–33,500
    71 weekly connecting flights
    BUD - PVG, SHAEvery Mon, Thu, Fri, Sun
  • Lufthansa
    from HK$5,035
    Typical price: HK$5,500–11,000
    56 weekly connecting flights
    BUD - PVGEvery Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
  • Turkish Airlines
    from HK$6,045
    Typical price: HK$6,300–18,000
    25 weekly connecting flights
    BUD - PVGEvery day
  • China Southern
    from HK$4,420
    Typical price: HK$3,950–8,700
    24 weekly connecting flights
    BUD - PVG, SHAEvery Tue, Sat
  • British Airways
    from HK$6,743
    Typical price: HK$8,300–21,000
    20 weekly connecting flights
    BUD - PVGEvery day

Popular airports near Budapest

  • Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD)
    BudapestHungary33 min17 km
  • Vienna International Airport (VIE)
    ViennaAustria2 hr 25 min197 km
  • M. R. Štefánik Airport Bratislava (BTS)
    BratislavaSlovakia2 hr 30 min155 km
  • Košice International Airport (KSC) (KSC)
    KošiceSlovakia2 hr 51 min208 km

Popular airports near Shanghai

  • Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
    ShanghaiChina44 min32 km
  • Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA)
    ShanghaiChina28 min13 km
  • Hangzhou International Airport (HGH)
    HangzhouChina2 hr 12 min149 km
  • Sunan Shuofang International Airport (WUX)
    WuxiChina1 hr 35 min103 km

Frequently asked questions about flying from Budapest to Shanghai

The cheapest flights from Budapest to Shanghai are usually in March. Typical ticket prices in March range from HK$3,400 to HK$5,100.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Budapest to Shanghai recently found on Google Flights was with Hainan from HK$3,956. The cheapest one-way flight was with Hainan from HK$2,205.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest Lufthansa flight from Budapest to Shanghai is HK$5,035, flying from Mar 12 to Mar 25.
  • The cheapest Turkish Airlines flight from Budapest to Shanghai is HK$6,045, flying from Jan 15 to Jan 28.
  • The cheapest China Southern flight from Budapest to Shanghai is HK$4,420, flying from Jan 10 to Jan 23.
  • The cheapest British Airways flight from Budapest to Shanghai is HK$6,743, flying from Mar 12 to Mar 27.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Budapest to Shanghai starts at HK$3,956 from Fri, Jan 9 to Thu, Jan 22. The cheapest one-way flight starts at HK$2,205 and departs on Fri, Jan 16.
13 hr 5 min is the shortest flight time from Budapest to Shanghai.
Peak travel season is summer (Jun–Sep), when the weather is hot, humid and rainy. Spring (Mar–May) and fall (Oct–Nov) are mild. Winter (Dec–Feb) is cold. Key events and holidays include Chinese New Year (Jan/Feb, dates vary), the Mid-Autumn Moon Festival (Sep/Oct, dates vary) and National Day (Oct).
It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Budapest to Shanghai.
Just click the Departure label near the top of the page to open the calendar. Choose a start date and a return date to see how the round-trip fare changes on those specific days.
Adjust the trip type to see one-way fares. The cheapest available flights are highlighted and easy to spot. Once you settle on dates, click the Search button to see flight options and book the deal.

You can also turn on price tracking to get alerts if the price changes for a route or flight.
What counts as the best airline for your flights from Budapest to Shanghai really depends on your individual needs. You may have a favorite carrier or a loyalty program you like, but price, convenience, and airports served also come into play. Flexibility and booking terms – Can you change flights if you want to stay longer or get a refund if you have to postpone your trip? – are also factors that help determine which airline is best to fly from Budapest to Shanghai.

In terms of nonstop flights, Shanghai Airlines is the most popular. Shanghai Airlines offers 7 nonstop flights and 4 connecting flights per week. Shanghai Airlines flies from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG), Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA).

In terms of flights, Air China is the most popular. Air China offers 71 connecting flights per week. Air China flies from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG), Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA).

Other popular airlines flying from Budapest to Shanghai are:
  • Lufthansa offers 56 connecting flights per week. Lufthansa flies from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG).
  • Turkish Airlines offers 25 connecting flights per week. Turkish Airlines flies from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG).
  • China Southern offers 24 connecting flights per week. China Southern flies from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG), Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA).
  • British Airways offers 20 connecting flights per week. British Airways flies from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG).
The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between Budapest and Shanghai.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Budapest to Shanghai recently found on Google Flights was with Hainan from HK$3,956. The cheapest one-way flight was with Hainan from HK$2,205.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest Lufthansa flight from Budapest to Shanghai is HK$5,035, flying from Mar 12 to Mar 25.
  • The cheapest Turkish Airlines flight from Budapest to Shanghai is HK$6,045, flying from Jan 15 to Jan 28.
  • The cheapest China Southern flight from Budapest to Shanghai is HK$4,420, flying from Jan 10 to Jan 23.
  • The cheapest British Airways flight from Budapest to Shanghai is HK$6,743, flying from Mar 12 to Mar 27.
Shanghai Airlines flies direct from Budapest to Shanghai.
  • There are 7 Shanghai Airlines direct flights from Budapest to Shanghai per week. Flights are available every day.
Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.
The cheapest last-minute deal between Budapest and Shanghai at price HK$7,662 is offered by Turkish Airlines from Fri, Dec 26 to Sun, Dec 28.
Shanghai Airlines flies direct from Budapest to Shanghai.
  • There are 7 Shanghai Airlines direct flights from Budapest to Shanghai per week. Flights are available every day.
Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.
Direct flights from Budapest to Shanghai are only available on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday.
It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Budapest to Shanghai, just select the nonstop flights only option in the 'Stops’ filter in the search form and view all available direct flights and their prices.
The cheapest business class round-trip flights between Budapest and Shanghai start at HK$15,424 from Sun, Feb 8 to Mon, Feb 23 with Austrian.
The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Budapest and Shanghai start at HK$3,956 from Fri, Jan 9 to Thu, Jan 22.
To book business class trips from Budapest to Shanghai, look for the default Economy selection at the top, and change it to your desired cabin class such as Premium Economy, Business Class, or First Class. You can then select your departure and arrival dates, consider available options, and book your business travel.

You can also adjust the trip type to view one-way fares.
The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between Budapest and Shanghai starts at HK$7,662 from Fri, Dec 26 to Sun, Dec 28 with Turkish Airlines.
The cheapest last-minute deal between Budapest and Shanghai at price HK$7,662 is offered by Turkish Airlines from Fri, Dec 26 to Sun, Dec 28.
To find last-minute flight deals from Budapest to Shanghai, start by entering the city names, select the desired departure and return dates, and hit the Search button to view flight options.

You can check for last-minute flights for the same day or adjust the trip type to see one-way fares.

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