Cheap flights from Budapest to Shanghai
Flights overview
Prices shown are for one adult in Economy class flights from Zürich to New York. This includes the cheapest Business class options where available.
Prices reflect the lowest available in the next three months, though they are subject to change and availability.
Last-minute deals apply to the cheapest weekend trips available in the next seven days, with weekend trips being flights departing between Thursday and Saturday and returning on Sunday or Monday.
Flight duration shown is based on nonstop flights or those with the fewest stops available.
Prices reflect the lowest available in the next three months, though they are subject to change and availability.
Last-minute deals apply to the cheapest weekend trips available in the next seven days, with weekend trips being flights departing between Thursday and Saturday and returning on Sunday or Monday.
Flight duration shown is based on nonstop flights or those with the fewest stops available.
Useful information for finding cheap flights from Budapest to Shanghai and booking your next trip
| Cheapest round-trip flights | HK$3,956 | Hainan1 stop17 hrFri, Jan 9 — Thu, Jan 22 | The cheapest round-trip flight from Budapest to Shanghai is currently HK$3,956 | |
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| Cheapest one-way flight | HK$2,205 | Hainan1 stop27 hrFri, Jan 16 | The cheapest one-way flight from Budapest to Shanghai is currently HK$2,205 | |
| Last-minute weekend getaway | HK$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 flights | HK$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 flight | 13 hr 5 min | The fastest flight with stops from Budapest to Shanghai takes 13 hr 5 min |
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| Nonstop flights | Some days | There are direct flights on this route 6 days a week: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun. |
When is the cheapest time to fly?
Typical prices for the least expensive round-trip flights from Budapest to Shanghai per month. Insights are based on fares observed in the last 12 months. Current prices may differ.
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 |
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| July Most expensive | Typical prices: HK$5,400–6,800 |
Popular airlines from Budapest to Shanghai
Popularity is based on the number of weekly nonstop and connecting flights the airline operates. Connecting flights do not include interline routes.
Flight suggestions are based on an airline's cheapest round-trip fares from Budapest to Shanghai in the next 3 months. Prices include required taxes + fees for one adult. Optional charges and bag fees may apply.
Typical prices are based on fares observed in the past year for one-week round trips with the same origin, destination, and airline.
- Shanghai AirlinesNonstopTypical price: HK$5,100–10,5007 weekly nonstop flightsBUD - PVGEvery day4 weekly connecting flightsBUD - PVG, SHAEvery Mon, Thu, Sat
- Air ChinaTypical price: HK$5,300–33,50071 weekly connecting flightsBUD - PVG, SHAEvery Mon, Thu, Fri, Sun
- Lufthansafrom HK$5,035Typical price: HK$5,500–11,00056 weekly connecting flightsBUD - PVGEvery Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
- Turkish Airlinesfrom HK$6,045Typical price: HK$6,300–18,00025 weekly connecting flightsBUD - PVGEvery day
- China Southernfrom HK$4,420Typical price: HK$3,950–8,70024 weekly connecting flightsBUD - PVG, SHAEvery Tue, Sat
- British Airwaysfrom HK$6,743Typical price: HK$8,300–21,00020 weekly connecting flightsBUD - PVGEvery day
Popular airports near Budapest
Distance and driving time are relative to the city center. Airports are listed based on distance from Budapest center and popularity with travelers.
- 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
Distance and driving time are relative to the city center. Airports are listed based on distance from Shanghai center and popularity with travelers.
- 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:
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.
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:
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 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:
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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Popular trips from Budapest
These suggestions are based on the cheapest fares to popular destinations in the next six months.
Prices include required taxes + fees for 1 adult. Optional charges and bag fees may apply.
- SingaporeHK$5,376Apr 24 — May 101 stop15 hr 25 minLufthansa, Singapore Airlines
- ParisHK$419Jan 18 — Jan 31Nonstop2 hr 20 minRyanair
- New YorkHK$3,878Apr 6 — Apr 201 stop12 hr 35 minScandinavian Airlines
- LondonHK$412Jan 19 — Feb 1Nonstop2 hr 35 minRyanair
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