Find Cheap Flights from Zürich to Budapest (ZRH - BUD)

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

Cheapest round-trip flights	$222	Air Serbia 1 stop 22 hr Sat, Jun 20 — Mon, Jun 22	The cheapest round-trip flight from Zürich to Budapest is currently $222
Cheapest one-way flight	$113	Air Serbia 1 stop 18 hr Wed, Jun 10	The cheapest one-way flight from Zürich to Budapest is currently $113
Cheapest nonstop flights	$317	SWISS Nonstop 2 hr Thu, Jul 2 — Mon, Jul 6	The cheapest nonstop round-trip flight from Zürich to Budapest is currently $317
Last-minute weekend getaway	$312	Condor 1 stop 5 hr Fri, May 8 — Sun, May 10	The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Zürich to Budapest is currently $312
Cheapest business class flights	$707	Condor 1 stop 5 hr Thu, Jun 11 — Sun, Jun 14	The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Zürich to Budapest is currently $707

Fastest flight	1 hr 30 min	The fastest nonstop flight from Zürich to Budapest takes 1 hr 30 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 Zürich to Budapest is typically January. The most expensive month to fly is typically September.

January Cheapest	Typical prices: $200–335
September Most expensive	Typical prices: $295–415

Popular airlines from Zürich to Budapest

SWISS

Nonstop

from $317

Typical price: $220–500

23 weekly nonstop flights

ZRH - BUD Every day
Lufthansa

from $359

Typical price: $305–530

92 weekly connecting flights

ZRH - BUD Every day
KLM

from $250

Typical price: $245–650

71 weekly connecting flights

ZRH - BUD Every day
Austrian

from $357

Typical price: $340–540

68 weekly connecting flights

ZRH - BUD Every day
Condor

from $310

Typical price: $370–540

29 weekly connecting flights

ZRH - BUD Every day
Air France

from $387

Typical price: $280–750

27 weekly connecting flights

ZRH - BUD Every day

Popular airports near Zürich

Zurich Airport (ZRH)

Zürich Switzerland 15 min 6 mi
EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg (BSL)

Basel Switzerland 1 hr 8 min 49 mi
EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg (MLH)

Mulhouse France 1 hr 8 min 49 mi
Geneva Airport (GVA)

Geneva Switzerland 3 hr 1 min 139 mi

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

Frequently asked questions about flying from Zürich to Budapest

The cheapest flights from Zürich to Budapest are usually in January. Typical ticket prices in January range from $200 to $335.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Zürich to Budapest recently found on Google Flights was with Air Serbia from $222. The cheapest one-way flight was with Air Serbia from $113.

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

The cheapest SWISS flight from Zürich to Budapest is $317, flying from Jul 2 to Jul 6.
The cheapest Lufthansa flight from Zürich to Budapest is $359, flying from Jun 26 to Jun 28.
The cheapest KLM flight from Zürich to Budapest is $250, flying from Jul 2 to Jul 6.
The cheapest Austrian flight from Zürich to Budapest is $357, flying from Jun 19 to Jun 22.
The cheapest Condor flight from Zürich to Budapest is $310, flying from Jun 11 to Jun 14.
The cheapest Air France flight from Zürich to Budapest is $387, flying from May 8 to May 11.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Zürich to Budapest starts at $222 from Sat, Jun 20 to Mon, Jun 22. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $113 and departs on Wed, Jun 10.

1 hr 30 min is the shortest flight time from Zürich 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 Zürich 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.

What counts as the best airline for your flights from Zürich 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 Zürich to Budapest.

In terms of nonstop flights, SWISS is the most popular. SWISS offers 23 nonstop flights per week. SWISS flies from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) .

In terms of flights, Lufthansa is the most popular. Lufthansa offers 92 connecting flights per week. Lufthansa flies from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) .

Other popular airlines flying from Zürich to Budapest are:

KLM offers 71 connecting flights per week. KLM flies from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) .
Austrian offers 68 connecting flights per week. Austrian flies from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) .
Condor offers 29 connecting flights per week. Condor flies from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) .
Air France offers 27 connecting flights per week. Air France flies from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) .

The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between Zürich and Budapest.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Zürich to Budapest recently found on Google Flights was with Air Serbia from $222. The cheapest one-way flight was with Air Serbia from $113.

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

The cheapest SWISS flight from Zürich to Budapest is $317, flying from Jul 2 to Jul 6.
The cheapest Lufthansa flight from Zürich to Budapest is $359, flying from Jun 26 to Jun 28.
The cheapest KLM flight from Zürich to Budapest is $250, flying from Jul 2 to Jul 6.
The cheapest Austrian flight from Zürich to Budapest is $357, flying from Jun 19 to Jun 22.
The cheapest Condor flight from Zürich to Budapest is $310, flying from Jun 11 to Jun 14.
The cheapest Air France flight from Zürich to Budapest is $387, flying from May 8 to May 11.

SWISS flies direct from Zürich to Budapest.

There are 23 SWISS direct flights from Zürich to Budapest 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 Zürich and Budapest at price $312 is offered by Condor from Fri, May 8 to Sun, May 10.

SWISS flies direct from Zürich to Budapest.

There are 23 SWISS direct flights from Zürich to Budapest 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 Zürich to Budapest on a daily basis.

The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Zürich and Budapest start at $317 from Thu, Jul 2 to Mon, Jul 6 with SWISS.

It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Zürich 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 Zürich and Budapest start at $707 from Thu, Jun 11 to Sun, Jun 14 with Condor.

The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Zürich and Budapest start at $222 from Sat, Jun 20 to Mon, Jun 22.

To book business class trips from Zürich 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.

The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between Zürich and Budapest starts at $312 from Fri, May 8 to Sun, May 10 with Condor.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Zürich and Budapest at price $312 is offered by Condor from Fri, May 8 to Sun, May 10.

To find last-minute flight deals from Zürich 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.