Cheap flights from Chicago to Budapest
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 Chicago to Budapest and booking your next trip
| Cheapest round-trip flights | $825 |
SWISS
1 stop
12 hr
Sun, May 3 — Mon, May 18
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The cheapest round-trip flight from Chicago to Budapest is currently $825 | |
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| Cheapest one-way flight | $360 |
American
1 stop
31 hr
Sat, Aug 1
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The cheapest one-way flight from Chicago to Budapest is currently $360 | |
| Last-minute weekend getaway | $844 |
SWISS
1 stop
12 hr
Thu, May 7 — Mon, May 11
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The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Chicago to Budapest is currently $844 | |
| Cheapest business class flights | $3,127 |
Air Serbia
1 stop
12 hr
Sat, Jul 18 — Sun, Aug 2
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The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Chicago to Budapest is currently $3,127 | |
| Fastest flight | 10 hr 50 min | The fastest flight with stops from Chicago to Budapest takes 10 hr 50 min |
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| Nonstop flights | None | There are no direct flights on this route. |
When is the cheapest time to fly?
Typical prices for the least expensive round-trip flights from Chicago to Budapest per month. Insights are based on fares observed in the last 12 months. Current prices may differ.
The cheapest month to fly from Chicago to Budapest is typically January. The most expensive month to fly is typically June.
| January Cheapest
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Typical prices: $455–700 |
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| June Most expensive
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Typical prices: $790–1,400 |
Popular airlines from Chicago to Budapest
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 Chicago to Budapest 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.
- Lufthansafrom $842Typical price: $610–1,45060 weekly connecting flightsORD - BUD Every day
- British Airwaysfrom $830Typical price: $690–1,90034 weekly connecting flightsORD - BUD Every day
- KLMfrom $857Typical price: $660–1,50028 weekly connecting flightsORD - BUD Every day
- SWISSfrom $825Typical price: $620–1,45026 weekly connecting flightsORD - BUD Every day
- LOTfrom $1,065Typical price: $690–1,35025 weekly connecting flightsORD - BUD Every day
- Turkish Airlinesfrom $973Typical price: $620–1,75021 weekly connecting flightsORD - BUD Every day
Popular airports near Chicago
Distance and driving time are relative to the city center. Airports are listed based on distance from Chicago center and popularity with travelers.
- Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)Chicago United States 26 min 16 mi
- Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)Chicago United States 25 min 9 mi
- Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport (MKE)Milwaukee United States 1 hr 23 min 75 mi
- Indianapolis International Airport (IND)Indianapolis United States 2 hr 58 min 165 mi
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)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
Frequently asked questions about flying from Chicago to Budapest
The cheapest flights from Chicago to Budapest are usually in January. Typical ticket prices in January range from $455 to $700.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Chicago to Budapest recently found on Google Flights was with SWISS from $825. The cheapest one-way flight was with American from $360.
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 Chicago to Budapest is $842, flying from May 3 to May 18.
- The cheapest British Airways flight from Chicago to Budapest is $830, flying from Jul 30 to Aug 13.
- The cheapest KLM flight from Chicago to Budapest is $857, flying from May 3 to May 19.
- The cheapest SWISS flight from Chicago to Budapest is $825, flying from May 3 to May 18.
- The cheapest LOT flight from Chicago to Budapest is $1,065, flying from May 4 to May 18.
- The cheapest Turkish Airlines flight from Chicago to Budapest is $973, flying from Jul 9 to Jul 23.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Chicago to Budapest starts at $825 from Sun, May 3 to Mon, May 18. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $360 and departs on Sat, Aug 1.
10 hr 50 min is the shortest flight time from Chicago to Budapest.
Many travelers visit in spring or summer, when days are long and warm. Winter (Dec–Feb) is cold and often overcast. Budapest Spring Festival (Mar–Apr) features music, from opera to jazz, at several locations. Budapest Summer Festival (Jun–Aug) includes open-air opera on Margaret Island. Sziget (Aug) is a multistage international pop and rock music festival. St. Stephen's Day (Aug 20) sees crowds line the Pest embankment to watch a large fireworks display. Budapest Wine Festival (Sep) includes tastings and gastronomic events.
It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Chicago to Budapest.
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 Chicago to Budapest 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 Chicago to Budapest.
In terms of flights, Lufthansa is the most popular. Lufthansa offers 60 connecting flights per week. Lufthansa flies from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) .
Other popular airlines flying from Chicago to Budapest are:
In terms of flights, Lufthansa is the most popular. Lufthansa offers 60 connecting flights per week. Lufthansa flies from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) .
Other popular airlines flying from Chicago to Budapest are:
- British Airways offers 34 connecting flights per week. British Airways flies from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) .
- KLM offers 28 connecting flights per week. KLM flies from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) .
- SWISS offers 26 connecting flights per week. SWISS flies from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) .
- LOT offers 25 connecting flights per week. LOT flies from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) .
- Turkish Airlines offers 21 connecting flights per week. Turkish Airlines flies from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) .
The cheapest round-trip flight from Chicago to Budapest recently found on Google Flights was with SWISS from $825. The cheapest one-way flight was with American from $360.
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 Chicago to Budapest is $842, flying from May 3 to May 18.
- The cheapest British Airways flight from Chicago to Budapest is $830, flying from Jul 30 to Aug 13.
- The cheapest KLM flight from Chicago to Budapest is $857, flying from May 3 to May 19.
- The cheapest SWISS flight from Chicago to Budapest is $825, flying from May 3 to May 18.
- The cheapest LOT flight from Chicago to Budapest is $1,065, flying from May 4 to May 18.
- The cheapest Turkish Airlines flight from Chicago to Budapest is $973, flying from Jul 9 to Jul 23.
No airline flies direct from Chicago to Budapest.
- There are 60 Lufthansa connecting flights from Chicago to Budapest per week. Flights are available every day.
- There are 34 British Airways connecting flights from Chicago to Budapest per week. Flights are available every day.
- There are 28 KLM connecting flights from Chicago to Budapest per week. Flights are available every day.
- There are 26 SWISS connecting flights from Chicago to Budapest per week. Flights are available every day.
- There are 25 LOT connecting flights from Chicago to Budapest per week. Flights are available every day.
- There are 21 Turkish Airlines connecting flights from Chicago to Budapest per week. Flights are available every day.
The cheapest last-minute deal between Chicago and Budapest at price $844 is offered by SWISS from Thu, May 7 to Mon, May 11.
No airline flies direct from Chicago to Budapest.
- There are 60 Lufthansa connecting flights from Chicago to Budapest per week. Flights are available every day.
- There are 34 British Airways connecting flights from Chicago to Budapest per week. Flights are available every day.
- There are 28 KLM connecting flights from Chicago to Budapest per week. Flights are available every day.
- There are 26 SWISS connecting flights from Chicago to Budapest per week. Flights are available every day.
- There are 25 LOT connecting flights from Chicago to Budapest per week. Flights are available every day.
- There are 21 Turkish Airlines connecting flights from Chicago to Budapest per week. Flights are available every day.
There are no direct flights from Chicago to Budapest.
It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Chicago to Budapest, 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 Chicago and Budapest start at $3,127 from Sat, Jul 18 to Sun, Aug 2 with Air Serbia.
The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Chicago and Budapest start at $825 from Sun, May 3 to Mon, May 18.
To book business class trips from Chicago to Budapest, 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 Chicago and Budapest starts at $844 from Thu, May 7 to Mon, May 11 with SWISS.
The cheapest last-minute deal between Chicago and Budapest at price $844 is offered by SWISS from Thu, May 7 to Mon, May 11.
To find last-minute flight deals from Chicago to Budapest, 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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