Cheap flights from Zurich to Budapest from $106 ZRH → BUD
Zurich Airport (ZRH) → Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD)
The cheapest return found recently is $204 with Air Serbia, 9 Dec – 10 Dec, found 2 days ago. The cheapest one-way found recently is $106 with Air Serbia, 28 Apr 2027, found 3 days ago.
- Cheapest one-way found recently
- $106, Air Serbia, found 3 days ago
- Cheapest return found recently
- $204, 9 Dec to 10 Dec
- Usual return price
- $210 to $254
- Cheapest month to fly
- April 2027, return fares from $201 found in the last 7 days
- Airlines with nonstop flights
- SWISS, Helvetic Airways, airBaltic
- Shortest nonstop flight found
- 1 h 35 min
Return
The cheapest return fare on each of 8 departure dates is usually $210 to $254.
Cheapest return found recently
$204
9 Dec – 10 Dec · Air Serbia
Zurich Airport (ZRH) → Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD)
Leaves 9:30 a.m. · Return leaves 3:10 p.m. · 22 h 45 min of travel, both ways together
out 1 stop, back 1 stop · via Belgrad Nikola Tesla Airport (BEG) · overnight connection · 15 h connection
found 2 days ago
Cheapest nonstop return
$512
9 Dec – 10 Dec · SWISS
Zurich Airport (ZRH) → Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD)
Leaves 5:35 p.m. · Return leaves 11:20 a.m. · 3 h 15 min of travel, both ways together
out nonstop, back nonstop
found 2 days ago
Found recently, and the cheapest we hold
$204 9 Dec – 10 Decfound 2 days agoSee prices for these dates
$201 22 Apr 2027 – 25 Apr 2027found 7 days agoSee prices for these dates
What have prices looked like?
Over 48 days, 24 Sept to 11 Nov, the cheapest return we saw each day was $147 to $257.
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 8 departure dates from 13 Nov to 2 Jul 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 1-night return fares leaving within 3 days of 9 Dec to compare.
Every date we hold
58 fares on 8 departure dates
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| Dates | From | Airline | Airports | Stops | Found | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Nov – 14 Nov | $261 | Air Serbia | Zurich Airport (ZRH) → Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 5 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 19 Nov – 28 Nov | $265 | Air Serbia | Zurich Airport (ZRH) → Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 7 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 9 Dec – 10 Dec | $204 | Air Serbia | Zurich Airport (ZRH) → Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 2 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 26 Dec – 28 Dec | $236 | Air Serbia | Zurich Airport (ZRH) → Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 5 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 28 Dec – 31 Dec | $232 | Air Serbia | Zurich Airport (ZRH) → Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 5 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 4 Mar 2027 – 11 Mar 2027 | $212 | Air Serbia | Zurich Airport (ZRH) → Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 7 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 22 Apr 2027 – 25 Apr 2027 | $201 | Air Serbia | Zurich Airport (ZRH) → Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 7 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 2 Jul 2027 – 10 Jul 2027 | $252 | SWISS | Zurich Airport (ZRH) → Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 5 days ago | See prices for these dates |
Which month looks cheapest?
April 2027 is the cheapest month — from $201.
Airlines on the cheapest dates: Air Serbia, SWISS.
One-way
The cheapest one-way fare on each of 7 departure dates is usually $104 to $133.
Cheapest one-way found recently
$106
28 Apr 2027 · Air Serbia
Zurich Airport (ZRH) → Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD)
Leaves 9:30 a.m. · 5 h 10 min trip
1 stop · via Belgrad Nikola Tesla Airport (BEG)
found 3 days ago
Cheapest nonstop one-way
$196
28 Apr 2027 · SWISS
Zurich Airport (ZRH) → Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD)
Leaves 7:20 a.m. · 1 h 35 min trip
nonstop
found 3 days ago
Found recently, and the cheapest we hold
$106 28 Apr 2027found 3 days agoOpen this trip
$82 25 Jan 2027found 4 days agoOpen this trip
What have prices looked like?
Over 47 days, 24 Sept to 11 Nov, the cheapest one-way we saw each day was $60 to $133.
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 7 departure dates from 13 Nov to 10 Jul 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 28 Apr 2027 to compare.
Every date we hold
30 fares on 7 departure dates
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| Dates | From | Airline | Airports | Stops | Found | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Nov | $121 | Air Serbia | Zurich Airport (ZRH) → Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) | 1 stop | found 7 days ago | Open this trip |
| 25 Jan 2027 | $82 | easyJet | Zurich Airport (ZRH) → Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) | 1 stop | found 4 days ago | Open this trip |
| 28 Apr 2027 | $106 | Air Serbia | Zurich Airport (ZRH) → Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) | 1 stop | found 3 days ago | Open this trip |
| 10 May 2027 | $103 | Air Serbia | Zurich Airport (ZRH) → Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) | 1 stop | found 7 days ago | Open this trip |
| 1 Jun 2027 | $105 | Air Serbia | Zurich Airport (ZRH) → Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) | 1 stop | found 6 days ago | Open this trip |
| 2 Jul 2027 | $144 | easyJet | Zurich Airport (ZRH) → Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) | 1 stop | found 5 days ago | Open this trip |
| 10 Jul 2027 | $161 | easyJet | Zurich Airport (ZRH) → Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) | 1 stop | found 6 days ago | Open this trip |
Which month looks cheapest?
January 2027 is the cheapest month — from $82.
Airlines on the cheapest dates: Air Serbia, easyJet, easyJet.
Premium cabin fares from Zurich to Budapest
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 9 Dec – 10 Dec in another cabin: Premium economy · Business · First
Today's prices for 28 Apr 2027 in another cabin: Premium economy · Business · First
How far ahead were prices cheapest for Zurich to Budapest?
Return
Fares 14 to 29 days before departure were typically 25% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure.
From the cheapest return each day between 24 Sept and 11 Nov (48 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.
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| Booked ahead by | Typical fare | Cheapest day | Above the cheapest | Days of prices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0–6 days | $254 | $186 | +33% | 34 |
| 7–13 days | $245 | $186 | +28% | 21 |
| 14–29 days | $191 | $147 | Cheapest seen | 24 |
| 30–59 days | $215 | $173 | +13% | 38 |
| 60–89 days | $252 | $187 | +32% | 28 |
| 180+ days | $198 | $198 | +4% | 10 |
One-way
The cheapest fares were 60 to 89 days before departure.
From the cheapest one-way each day between 24 Sept and 11 Nov (47 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30–59 days | $73 | $60 | +4% | 22 |
| 60–89 days | $71 | $68 | Cheapest seen | 18 |
| 90–179 days | $95 | $81 | +35% | 31 |
| 180+ days | $104 | $90 | +47% | 44 |
Could a nearby airport be cheaper?
A different airport at either end can change the fare — sometimes a lot.
Return
Memmingen → Budapest
144 km from Zurich
$65
$139 less than flying from Zurich
29 Jan 2027 – 1 Feb 2027 · FMM → BUD · out nonstop, back nonstop
found 2 days ago
Basel → Budapest
75 km from Zurich
$112
$92 less than flying from Zurich
17 Nov – 19 Nov · BSL → BUD · out nonstop, back nonstop
found 2 days ago
Cheapest recent price on each route — round trip, per traveler in Economy. Distances are in a straight line.
One-way
Basel → Budapest
75 km from Zurich
$27
$79 less than flying from Zurich
2 Jan 2027 · BSL → BUD · nonstop
found 2 days ago
Memmingen → Budapest
144 km from Zurich
$82
$24 less than flying from Zurich
25 Dec · FMM → BUD · nonstop
found 2 days ago
Friedrichshafen → Budapest
77 km from Zurich
$114
$8 more than flying from Zurich
21 Nov · FDH → BUD · 1 stop
found 6 days ago
Cheapest recent price on each route — one way, per traveler in Economy. Distances are in a straight line.
Live price for these dates
The cheapest return found recently is for 9 Dec – 10 Dec. 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 Zurich to Budapest?
The cheapest return found recently is $204 with Air Serbia, 9 Dec to 10 Dec, found 2 days ago. The cheapest return we hold, of any age, is $201 with Air Serbia, 22 Apr 2027 to 25 Apr 2027, found 7 days ago. The cheapest return fare on each of 8 departure dates is usually $210 to $254.
How much is a one-way flight from Zurich to Budapest?
The cheapest one-way found recently is $106 with Air Serbia, 28 Apr 2027, found 3 days ago. The cheapest one-way we hold, of any age, is $82 with easyJet, 25 Jan 2027, found 4 days ago. The cheapest one-way fare on each of 7 departure dates is usually $104 to $133.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Zurich to Budapest?
April 2027 is the cheapest month for a return, from $201, 22 Apr 2027 to 25 Apr 2027, found 7 days ago. January 2027 is the cheapest month for a one-way, from $82, 25 Jan 2027, found 4 days ago.
How far ahead should I book a flight from Zurich to Budapest?
In 48 days of prices between 24 Sept and 11 Nov, return fares 14 to 29 days before departure were typically 25% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure. In 47 days of prices between 24 Sept and 11 Nov, one-way fares were cheapest 60 to 89 days before departure.
Is there a direct flight from Zurich to Budapest?
Yes, the cheapest nonstop return found recently is $512 with SWISS, 9 Dec to 10 Dec, found 2 days ago. The cheapest nonstop one-way found recently is $196 with SWISS, 28 Apr 2027, found 3 days ago.
How long is the flight from Zurich to Budapest?
The cheapest nonstop one-way found recently, with SWISS on 28 Apr 2027, takes 1 h 35 min from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD). The cheapest one-way found recently, with Air Serbia on 28 Apr 2027, takes 5 h 10 min with 1 stop.
Which airlines have the cheapest flights from Zurich to Budapest?
Between 13 Nov and 2 Jul 2027, Air Serbia has the cheapest return on 7 of the 8 departure dates we hold, and SWISS on 1. Between 13 Nov and 10 Jul 2027, Air Serbia has the cheapest one-way on 4 of the 7 departure dates we hold, and easyJet on 3.
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