Cheap flights from Budapest to Bucharest from $29 BUD → BBU, OTP
Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) → Baneasa (BBU), Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP)
The cheapest return found recently is $62 with Wizz Air, 28 Dec – 6 Jan 2027, found today. The cheapest one-way found recently is $29 with Wizz Air, 6 Apr 2027, found yesterday.
- Cheapest one-way found recently
- $29, Wizz Air, found yesterday
- Cheapest return found recently
- $62, 28 Dec to 6 Jan 2027
- Usual return price
- $86 to $120
- Cheapest month to fly
- December 2026, return fares from $62 found in the last 7 days
- Airlines with nonstop flights
- Wizz Air
- Shortest nonstop flight found
- 1 h 20 min
Return
The cheapest return fare on each of 6 departure dates is usually $86 to $120.
Cheapest return found recently
$62
28 Dec – 6 Jan 2027 · Wizz Air
Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) → Baneasa (BBU)
Leaves 10:10 a.m. · Return leaves 1:05 p.m. · 2 h 50 min of travel, both ways together
out nonstop, back nonstop
found today
Cheapest nonstop return
$62
28 Dec – 6 Jan 2027 · Wizz Air
Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) → Baneasa (BBU)
Leaves 10:10 a.m. · Return leaves 1:05 p.m. · 2 h 50 min of travel, both ways together
out nonstop, back nonstop
found today
Found recently, and the cheapest we hold
$62 28 Dec – 6 Jan 2027found todaySee prices for these dates
It is also the cheapest return we hold, of any age.
What have prices looked like?
Over 50 days, 24 Sept to 12 Nov, the cheapest return we saw each day was $47 to $91.
Those were the prices on those days, not today's.
Is this a good return price?
Compared with the cheapest return fare on each of 6 departure dates from 7 Dec to 25 Jan 2027, found by travelers' searches in the last 7 days (economy, the price the seller showed on Aviasales). The usual range is the middle half of those prices.
Could nearby dates be cheaper?
We hold no other 9-night return fares leaving within 3 days of 28 Dec to compare.
Every date we hold
8 fares on 6 departure dates
See the chart as a table
| Dates | From | Airline | Airports | Stops | Found | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Dec – 7 Dec | $179 | Wizz Air | Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) → Baneasa (BBU) | out nonstop, back 1 stop | found 3 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 18 Dec – 22 Dec | $122 | Wizz Air | Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) → Baneasa (BBU) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 3 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 28 Dec – 6 Jan 2027 | $62 | Wizz Air | Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) → Baneasa (BBU) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found today | See prices for these dates |
| 29 Dec – 6 Jan 2027 | $78 | Wizz Air | Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) → Baneasa (BBU) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found today | See prices for these dates |
| 24 Jan 2027 – 27 Jan 2027 | $114 | Wizz Air Malta | Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) → Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found yesterday | See prices for these dates |
| 25 Jan 2027 – 27 Jan 2027 | $108 | Wizz Air Malta | Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) → Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 6 days ago | See prices for these dates |
Which month looks cheapest?
December 2026 is the cheapest month — from $62.
Airlines on the cheapest dates: Wizz Air, Wizz Air Malta.
One-way
The cheapest one-way fare on each of 3 departure dates is usually $30 to $33.
Cheapest one-way found recently
$29
6 Apr 2027 · Wizz Air
Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) → Baneasa (BBU)
Leaves 10:05 a.m. · 1 h 20 min trip
nonstop
found yesterday
Cheapest nonstop one-way
$29
6 Apr 2027 · Wizz Air
Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) → Baneasa (BBU)
Leaves 10:05 a.m. · 1 h 20 min trip
nonstop
found yesterday
Found recently, and the cheapest we hold
$29 6 Apr 2027found yesterdayOpen this trip
It is also the cheapest one-way we hold, of any age.
What have prices looked like?
Over 50 days, 24 Sept to 12 Nov, the cheapest one-way we saw each day was $22 to $27.
At $29, the cheapest one-way found recently is above that range.
Those were the prices on those days, not today's.
Is this a good one-way price?
Compared with the cheapest one-way fare on each of 3 departure dates from 6 Apr 2027 to 5 Jun 2027, found by travelers' searches in the last 7 days (economy, the price the seller showed on Aviasales). The usual range is the middle half of those prices.
Could nearby dates be cheaper?
We hold no other one-way fares leaving within 3 days of 6 Apr 2027 to compare.
Every date we hold
3 fares on 3 departure dates
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| Dates | From | Airline | Airports | Stops | Found | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Apr 2027 | $29 | Wizz Air | Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) → Baneasa (BBU) | nonstop | found yesterday | Open this trip |
| 9 May 2027 | $36 | Wizz Air | Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) → Baneasa (BBU) | nonstop | found 2 days ago | Open this trip |
| 5 Jun 2027 | $30 | Wizz Air | Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) → Baneasa (BBU) | nonstop | found 3 days ago | Open this trip |
Which month looks cheapest?
April 2027 is the cheapest month — from $29.
Airlines on the cheapest dates: Wizz Air.
Premium cabin fares from Budapest to Bucharest
We hold no premium economy, business or first-class fares for this route: we collect them for the busiest routes, and this one is not among them yet.
Today's prices for 28 Dec – 6 Jan 2027 in another cabin: Premium economy · Business · First
Today's prices for 6 Apr 2027 in another cabin: Premium economy · Business · First
How far ahead were prices cheapest for Budapest to Bucharest?
Return
Fares 90 to 179 days before departure were typically 38% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure.
From the cheapest return each day between 24 Sept and 12 Nov (50 days), grouped by how many days ahead the flight left; one adult in economy.
Each range covers different departure dates, so this compares typical fares, not the same trip priced twice.
Prices reflect recent searches — current fares may differ.
See these ranges as a table
| Booked ahead by | Typical fare | Cheapest day | Above the cheapest | Days of prices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0–6 days | $85 | $57 | +60% | 22 |
| 7–13 days | $61 | $52 | +15% | 27 |
| 14–29 days | $89 | $49 | +68% | 37 |
| 30–59 days | $105 | $51 | +98% | 45 |
| 60–89 days | $56 | $47 | +6% | 31 |
| 90–179 days | $53 | $52 | Cheapest seen | 31 |
| 180+ days | $53 | $51 | +0% | 27 |
One-way
Fares 60 to 89 days before departure were typically 59% lower than 14 to 29 days before departure.
From the cheapest one-way each day between 24 Sept and 12 Nov (50 days), grouped by how many days ahead the flight left; one adult in economy.
Each range covers different departure dates, so this compares typical fares, not the same trip priced twice.
Prices reflect recent searches — current fares may differ.
See these ranges as a table
| Booked ahead by | Typical fare | Cheapest day | Above the cheapest | Days of prices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14–29 days | $63 | $26 | +142% | 11 |
| 60–89 days | $26 | $23 | Cheapest seen | 29 |
| 90–179 days | $26 | $22 | +0% | 28 |
| 180+ days | $26 | $25 | +0% | 48 |
Could a nearby airport be cheaper?
A different airport at either end can change the fare — sometimes a lot.
Return
Budapest → Brasov
140 km from Bucharest
$74
$12 more than flying to Bucharest
27 Nov – 30 Nov · BUD → GHV · out nonstop, back nonstop
found yesterday
Cheapest recent price on each route — round trip, per traveler in Economy. Distances are in a straight line.
Live price for these dates
The cheapest return found recently is for 28 Dec – 6 Jan 2027. A live search on this page shows what those dates cost now, for one adult in economy.
Questions about this trip
How much is a return flight from Budapest to Bucharest?
The cheapest return found recently is $62 with Wizz Air, 28 Dec to 6 Jan 2027, found today. The cheapest return fare on each of 6 departure dates is usually $86 to $120.
How much is a one-way flight from Budapest to Bucharest?
The cheapest one-way found recently is $29 with Wizz Air, 6 Apr 2027, found yesterday. The cheapest one-way fare on each of 3 departure dates is usually $30 to $33.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Budapest to Bucharest?
December 2026 is the cheapest month for a return, from $62, 28 Dec to 6 Jan 2027, found today. April 2027 is the cheapest month for a one-way, from $29, 6 Apr 2027, found yesterday.
How far ahead should I book a flight from Budapest to Bucharest?
In 50 days of prices between 24 Sept and 12 Nov, return fares 90 to 179 days before departure were typically 38% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure. One-way fares 60 to 89 days before departure were typically 59% lower than 14 to 29 days before departure.
Is there a direct flight from Budapest to Bucharest?
Yes, the cheapest nonstop return found recently is $62 with Wizz Air, 28 Dec to 6 Jan 2027, found today. The cheapest nonstop one-way found recently is $29 with Wizz Air, 6 Apr 2027, found yesterday.
How long is the flight from Budapest to Bucharest?
The cheapest nonstop one-way found recently, with Wizz Air on 6 Apr 2027, takes 1 h 20 min from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) to Baneasa (BBU).
Which airlines have the cheapest flights from Budapest to Bucharest?
Between 7 Dec and 25 Jan 2027, Wizz Air has the cheapest return on 4 of the 6 departure dates we hold, and Wizz Air Malta on 2. Between 6 Apr 2027 and 5 Jun 2027, Wizz Air has the cheapest one-way on all 3 departure dates we hold.
Prices are what travelers' searches on Aviasales found in the last 7 days, in US dollars: the price the seller showed on Aviasales; bags may cost extra. Fares change, so check today's price before you book. How our prices work