Find Cheap Flights from Budapest to Shanghai (BUD - SHA)

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Useful information for finding cheap flights from Budapest to Shanghai and booking your next trip

Cheapest round-trip flights	$721	Lufthansa 1 stop 28 hr Thu, Jun 25 — Wed, Jul 8	The cheapest round-trip flight from Budapest to Shanghai is currently $721
Cheapest one-way flight	$396	China Southern 1 stop 26 hr Thu, May 14	The cheapest one-way flight from Budapest to Shanghai is currently $396
Last-minute weekend getaway	$890	KLM 1 stop 16 hr Thu, May 7 — Mon, May 11	The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Budapest to Shanghai is currently $890
Cheapest business class flights	$2,868	Lufthansa 1 stop 28 hr Thu, Jul 16 — Wed, Jul 29	The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Budapest to Shanghai is currently $2,868

Fastest flight	11 hr 5 min	The fastest nonstop flight from Budapest to Shanghai takes 11 hr 5 min
Nonstop flights	Every day	There are direct flights on this route every day.

When is the cheapest time to fly?

The cheapest month to fly from Budapest to Shanghai is typically November. The most expensive month to fly is typically July.

November Cheapest	Typical prices: $510–700
July Most expensive	Typical prices: $740–930

Popular airlines from Budapest to Shanghai

Shanghai Airlines

Nonstop

Typical price: $740–1,450

7 weekly nonstop flights

BUD - PVG Every day

6 weekly connecting flights

BUD - PVG, SHA Every Mon, Thu, Sat
Air China

Typical price: $740–3,500

101 weekly connecting flights

BUD - PVG, SHA Every day
Lufthansa

from $735

Typical price: $750–1,600

48 weekly connecting flights

BUD - PVG Every day
Turkish Airlines

from $826

Typical price: $940–2,550

25 weekly connecting flights

BUD - PVG Every day
British Airways

from $953

Typical price: $1,100–2,550

21 weekly connecting flights

BUD - PVG Every day
KLM

from $843

Typical price: $920–2,250

20 weekly connecting flights

BUD - PVG Every day

Popular airports near Budapest

Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD)

Budapest Hungary 32 min 11 mi
Vienna International Airport (VIE)

Vienna Austria 2 hr 26 min 122 mi
M. R. Štefánik Airport Bratislava (BTS)

Bratislava Slovakia 2 hr 32 min 96 mi
Košice International Airport (KSC)

Košice Slovakia 2 hr 47 min 129 mi

Popular airports near Shanghai

Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)

Shanghai China 44 min 20 mi
Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA)

Shanghai China 27 min 8 mi
Hangzhou International Airport (HGH)

Hangzhou China 2 hr 8 min 93 mi
Sunan Shuofang International Airport (WUX)

Wuxi China 1 hr 34 min 64 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from Budapest to Shanghai

The cheapest flights from Budapest to Shanghai are usually in November. Typical ticket prices in November range from $510 to $700.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Budapest to Shanghai recently found on Google Flights was with Lufthansa from $721. The cheapest one-way flight was with China Southern from $396.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest Lufthansa flight from Budapest to Shanghai is $735, flying from Jun 25 to Jul 10.
The cheapest Turkish Airlines flight from Budapest to Shanghai is $826, flying from Jun 4 to Jun 17.
The cheapest British Airways flight from Budapest to Shanghai is $953, flying from Jun 4 to Jun 17.
The cheapest KLM flight from Budapest to Shanghai is $843, flying from Jun 13 to Jun 26.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Budapest to Shanghai starts at $721 from Thu, Jun 25 to Wed, Jul 8. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $396 and departs on Thu, May 14.

11 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 6 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 101 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 48 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) .
British Airways offers 21 connecting flights per week. British Airways flies from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) .
KLM offers 20 connecting flights per week. KLM 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 Lufthansa from $721. The cheapest one-way flight was with China Southern from $396.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest Lufthansa flight from Budapest to Shanghai is $735, flying from Jun 25 to Jul 10.
The cheapest Turkish Airlines flight from Budapest to Shanghai is $826, flying from Jun 4 to Jun 17.
The cheapest British Airways flight from Budapest to Shanghai is $953, flying from Jun 4 to Jun 17.
The cheapest KLM flight from Budapest to Shanghai is $843, flying from Jun 13 to Jun 26.

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 $890 is offered by KLM from Thu, May 7 to Mon, May 11.

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.

There are direct flights from Budapest to Shanghai on a daily basis.

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 $2,868 from Thu, Jul 16 to Wed, Jul 29 with Lufthansa.

The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Budapest and Shanghai start at $721 from Thu, Jun 25 to Wed, Jul 8.

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 $890 from Thu, May 7 to Mon, May 11 with KLM.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Budapest and Shanghai at price $890 is offered by KLM from Thu, May 7 to Mon, May 11.

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.