What are the cheapest airlines flying from Chicago to Budapest round-trip?

Currently priced at $634, Scandinavian Airlines will fly you from Chicago to Budapest and back. In addition to Scandinavian Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from United Airlines and American Airlines - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $635 and $637, respectively. These flights start at 12% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Chicago to Budapest one-way?

One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $487 on Delta. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Air Canada from $506 and Lufthansa from $550 one-way.

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Chicago to Budapest?

When booking a flight from Chicago to Budapest, you may want to consider flying on American Airlines, Finnair or British Airways as they are the most popular for this route.

Where are the most common layover locations when flying from Chicago to Budapest?

Of the flights from Chicago to Budapest that have layovers, most of them stop in London.

Where are the least popular layover locations for Chicago to Budapest flights?

Flights departing from Chicago and landing in Budapest layover in Frankfurt am Main least frequently.

What are some popular things to do or see while on a layover in London?

The majority of London visitors spend their time at Hyde Park, Piccadilly Circus, and Buckingham Palace. Hyde Park, Piccadilly Circus, and Buckingham Palace can be visited by traveling about 12.5 mi, 14.1 mi, and 13.7 mi respectively from London Heathrow. Those landing in London looking to spend some time exploring during their layover can rent a car for about $53 per day.

What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from Chicago to Budapest?

Departing on a Monday is a good option for securing a great price. You can expect to save up to 19% when planning your travel around this day of the week.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Chicago to Budapest?

When searching for a good deal, it’s best to be prepared for potential fluctuations in price. We recommend booking at least 16 days in advance, which can save you up to 64% on flights from Chicago to Budapest compared to booking the week you need them. Waiting 16 days out may not be for everyone, so we have options available for flights within the next two weeks, with the lowest price starting at $751. For sooner than that we have options available in the next 3 days from $1,007.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Chicago to Budapest?

The best pricing can be found in the month of February. Prices to Budapest from Chicago average $727. You can even find prices in February for less than $727, as users have found deals to Budapest from as low as $490. The month of June appears to be one of the more expensive times to travel to Budapest from Chicago. Flying in the targeted month can save you up to 30%.

Most accurate provider : When it comes to deals on Chicago-Budapest flights, users find the pricing of AranGrant to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. AranGrant Users can find the same prices on Chicago-Budapest flight deals on Cheapflights vs. AranGrant >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Chicago-Budapest flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Most trusted provider : When it comes to deals on Chicago-Budapest flights, Cheapflights users trust AranGrant the most. AranGrant has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Chicago-Budapest flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

What airport do you fly into for flights to Budapest from Chicago?

If you book a flight to Budapest from Chicago, you will be flying to Ferenc Liszt Intl, which is the city’s only airport. Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl (BUD) is located 10.3 mi from the center of Budapest. There are 0 flights from Chicago to Ferenc Liszt Intl per day from 13 different airlines.

Can I find deals for flights from Chicago to Budapest that include hotel bookings?

Yes. In addition to deals on Chicago to Budapest flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

How can I find direct flights from Chicago to Budapest?

After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Chicago to Budapest.

Can I find deals for business class flights from Chicago to Budapest?

Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Chicago to Budapest by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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Cheapest flights from Chicago to Budapest
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Chicago to Budapest. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on May 1, 2025.

Mon 10/68:30 pmORD - BUD

2 stops31h 25mBritish Airways

Fri 10/177:10 amBUD - ORD

1 stop13h 40mBritish Airways

Deal found 4/29

$626

Sat 12/68:25 pmORD - BUD

2 stops30h 15mAir Canada

Sun 12/1410:25 amBUD - ORD

2 stops33h 26mAir Canada

Deal found 4/29

$627

Mon 8/112:20 pmORD - BUD

1 stop11h 25mMultiple Airlines

Sat 9/136:05 amBUD - ORD

1 stop13h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 4/29

$632

Sat 9/2711:45 pmORD - BUD

1 stop25h 15mTurkish Airlines

Fri 10/31:55 pmBUD - ORD

1 stop26h 45mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 4/29

$633

Sun 8/317:15 pmORD - BUD

2 stops20h 55mScandinavian Airlines

Sun 9/148:05 pmBUD - ORD

1 stop27h 05mScandinavian Airlines

Deal found 4/30

$634

Sun 8/39:40 pmORD - BUD

1 stop12h 10mLufthansa

Tue 8/121:25 pmBUD - ORD

1 stop31h 35mLufthansa

Deal found 4/29

$635

Tue 7/159:15 pmORD - BUD

1 stop20h 45mAmerican Airlines

Wed 7/237:45 amBUD - ORD

1 stop13h 05mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 4/30

$637

Tue 9/302:39 pmORD - BUD

2 stops16h 26mUnited Airlines

Tue 10/149:25 amBUD - ORD

2 stops30h 43mUnited Airlines

Deal found 4/30

$639

Mon 8/111:00 pmMDW - BUD

2 stops15h 45mDelta

Sat 9/136:20 amBUD - MDW

2 stops19h 16mDelta

Deal found 4/30

$640

Mon 6/27:05 pmORD - BUD

1 stop30h 40mSWISS

Mon 6/99:30 amBUD - ORD

1 stop33h 40mSWISS

Deal found 4/30

$649

Mon 9/2912:50 pmORD - BUD

2 stops14h 45mAustrian Airlines

Mon 10/1311:15 amBUD - ORD

2 stops38h 15mAustrian Airlines

Deal found 4/29

$662

Sun 6/110:25 pmORD - BUD

1 stop29h 25mIberia

Tue 6/103:30 pmBUD - ORD

1 stop29h 45mIberia

Deal found 4/29

$663

Best flights from Chicago to Budapest
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Chicago to Budapest that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated May 1, 2025.

Tue 9/168:40 amORD - BUD

2 stops17h 05mMultiple Airlines

Thu 9/256:00 amBUD - ORD

2 stops21h 11mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 4/29

$628

Sun 8/317:15 pmORD - BUD

2 stops20h 55mScandinavian Airlines

Sun 9/148:05 pmBUD - ORD

1 stop27h 05mScandinavian Airlines

Deal found 4/30

$634

Tue 9/307:05 pmORD - BUD

1 stop12h 00mUnited Airlines

Tue 10/149:25 amBUD - ORD

2 stops30h 43mUnited Airlines

Deal found 4/30

$635

Tue 7/159:15 pmORD - BUD

1 stop20h 45mAmerican Airlines

Wed 7/237:45 amBUD - ORD

1 stop13h 05mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 4/30

$637

Mon 8/111:00 pmMDW - BUD

2 stops15h 45mDelta

Sat 9/136:20 amBUD - MDW

2 stops19h 16mDelta

Deal found 4/30

$640

Mon 6/27:05 pmORD - BUD

1 stop30h 40mSWISS

Mon 6/99:30 amBUD - ORD

1 stop33h 40mSWISS

Deal found 4/30

$649

Tue 6/33:50 pmORD - BUD

2 stops15h 15mAir Canada

Thu 6/126:00 amBUD - ORD

2 stops16h 05mAir Canada

Deal found 4/30

$653

Tue 8/194:55 pmORD - BUD

2 stops18h 15mBritish Airways

Sun 8/249:10 pmBUD - ORD

1 stop25h 45mBritish Airways

Deal found 4/30

$666

Fri 8/19:30 pmORD - BUD

1 stop13h 40mFinnair

Fri 8/1512:05 pmBUD - ORD

2 stops18h 17mFinnair

Deal found 4/30

$667

Tue 7/292:02 pmORD - BUD

2 stops15h 38mLufthansa

Tue 8/128:25 amBUD - ORD

2 stops35h 30mLufthansa

Deal found 4/30

$668

Tue 5/134:40 pmORD - BUD

2 stops25h 20mIberia

Tue 6/103:30 pmBUD - ORD

1 stop29h 45mIberia

Deal found 4/30

$682

Thu 7/314:20 pmORD - BUD

1 stop17h 10mKLM

Sat 8/165:25 pmBUD - ORD

1 stop27h 45mKLM

Deal found 4/30

$720

Last-minute flights from Chicago to Budapest
Discover last-minute flight deals from Chicago to Budapest. Data last updated May 1, 2025 and is based on user searches.

Sun 5/48:15 pmORD - BUD

1 stop11h 00mScandinavian Airlines

Mon 5/122:55 pmBUD - ORD

2 stops38h 19mScandinavian Airlines

Deal found 4/29

$673

Mon 5/510:25 pmORD - BUD

1 stop19h 50mIberia

Mon 5/123:30 pmBUD - ORD

1 stop29h 45mIberia

Deal found 4/29

$748

Tue 5/610:25 amORD - BUD

2 stops18h 15mDelta

Mon 5/122:10 pmBUD - ORD

1 stop31h 00mDelta

Deal found 4/29

$784

Wed 5/710:15 pmORD - BUD

2 stops18h 40mMultiple Airlines

Sun 5/186:50 amBUD - ORD

2 stops30h 52mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 4/30

$706

Wed 5/71:55 pmORD - BUD

2 stops16h 30mAir Canada

Wed 5/1411:35 amBUD - ORD

2 stops15h 37mAir Canada

Deal found 4/30

$729

Wed 5/76:35 pmORD - BUD

1 stop17h 40mSWISS

Wed 5/148:00 pmBUD - ORD

1 stop26h 55mSWISS

Deal found 4/30

$731

Wed 5/710:30 pmORD - BUD

1 stop12h 50mUnited Airlines

Wed 5/146:10 amBUD - ORD

2 stops15h 55mUnited Airlines

Deal found 4/30

$736

Wed 5/79:16 amMDW - BUD

2 stops18h 34mDelta

Wed 5/146:20 amBUD - MDW

2 stops18h 25mDelta

Deal found 4/29

$799

Thu 5/89:40 pmORD - BUD

1 stop18h 55mLufthansa

Mon 6/95:30 pmBUD - ORD

1 stop26h 00mLufthansa

Deal found 4/30

$796

Thu 5/87:10 pmORD - BUD

1 stop23h 00mBritish Airways

Mon 6/95:40 pmBUD - ORD

1 stop31h 35mBritish Airways

Deal found 4/30

$807

Thu 5/811:10 amORD - BUD

2 stops20h 20mAustrian Airlines

Fri 6/67:00 amBUD - ORD

1 stop13h 20mAustrian Airlines

Deal found 4/30

$860

Fri 5/93:45 pmORD - BUD

1 stop12h 35mAer Lingus

Sat 6/712:30 pmBUD - ORD

1 stop13h 30mAer Lingus

Deal found 4/29

$844

One-way flights from Chicago to Budapest
Search for one-way flight options from Chicago to Budapest. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated May 1, 2025.

Sun 6/299:40 amMDW - BUD

3 stops43h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 4/28

$305

Sun 7/2710:15 pmORD - BUD

2 stops28h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 4/29

$331

Thu 7/316:20 pmMDW - BUD

2 stops17h 15mDelta

Deal found 4/30

$487

Thu 7/243:35 pmORD - BUD

2 stops14h 05mAir Canada

Deal found 4/29

$506

Fri 7/410:30 pmORD - BUD

1 stop12h 55mLufthansa

Deal found 4/29

$550

Sun 6/157:05 pmORD - BUD

1 stop17h 10mSWISS

Deal found 4/29

$557

Thu 5/157:10 pmORD - BUD

1 stop23h 00mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 4/29

$568

Wed 5/145:10 pmORD - BUD

1 stop22h 50mAir France

Deal found 4/29

$574

Tue 6/104:20 pmORD - BUD

1 stop15h 10mAustrian Airlines

Deal found 4/30

$577

Sat 6/149:14 pmORD - BUD

2 stops30h 16mUnited Airlines

Deal found 4/30

$581

Fri 7/45:07 pmORD - BUD

2 stops24h 08mBritish Airways

Deal found 4/29

$582

Sun 6/17:00 amORD - BUD

2 stops24h 15mScandinavian Airlines

Deal found 4/29

$609

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ChicagoBudapest

ORD - BUD

ORDBUD

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 10/6

8:30 pm-10:55 am

2 stops31h 25m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Fri 10/17

7:10 am-1:50 pm

1 stop13h 40m

$626

ChicagoBudapest

ORD - BUD

ORDBUD

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 9/30

10:40 am-8:45 am

2 stops15h 05m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Tue 10/7

11:35 am-8:11 pm

2 stops15h 36m

$628

ChicagoBudapest

ORD - BUD

ORDBUD

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 8/11

2:20 pm-8:45 am

1 stop11h 25m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Sat 9/13

6:05 am-12:30 pm

1 stop13h 25m

$632

ChicagoBudapest

ORD - BUD

ORDBUD

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 9/27

11:45 pm-8:00 am

1 stop25h 15m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Fri 10/3

1:55 pm-9:40 am

1 stop26h 45m

$633

ChicagoBudapest

ORD - BUD

ORDBUD

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 8/31

7:15 pm-11:10 pm

2 stops20h 55m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Sun 9/14

8:05 pm-4:10 pm

1 stop27h 05m

$634

ChicagoBudapest

ORD - BUD

ORDBUD

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 8/3

9:40 pm-4:50 pm

1 stop12h 10m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Tue 8/12

1:25 pm-2:00 pm

1 stop31h 35m

$635

ChicagoBudapest

ORD - BUD

ORDBUD

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 7/15

9:15 pm-1:00 am

1 stop20h 45m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Wed 7/23

7:45 am-1:50 pm

1 stop13h 05m

$637

ChicagoBudapest

ORD - BUD

ORDBUD

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 9/30

2:39 pm-2:05 pm

2 stops16h 26m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Tue 10/14

9:25 am-9:08 am

2 stops30h 43m

$639

ChicagoBudapest

MDW - BUD

MDWBUD

Chicago Midway

Mon 8/11

1:00 pm-11:45 am

2 stops15h 45m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Sat 9/13

6:20 am-6:36 pm

2 stops19h 16m

$640

ChicagoBudapest

ORD - BUD

ORDBUD

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 6/2

7:05 pm-8:45 am

1 stop30h 40m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Mon 6/9

9:30 am-12:10 pm

1 stop33h 40m

$649

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Compare providers for flights from Chicago to Budapest

Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Chicago to Budapest in May.

Provider	Price Accuracy	Trust Score*
Expedia	Price Accuracy1 star	Trust Score*3 stars
FlightHub	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*2 stars
AranGrant	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
eDreams	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Chicago-Budapest flights, users find the pricing of AranGrant to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. AranGrant Users can find the same prices on Chicago-Budapest flight deals on Cheapflights vs. AranGrant >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Chicago-Budapest flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Chicago-Budapest flights, Cheapflights users trust AranGrant the most. AranGrant has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Chicago-Budapest flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Chicago to Budapest

How far ahead should I book a flight from Chicago to Budapest?

The best time to book flights from Chicago to Budapest is 89 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Chicago to Budapest?

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Budapest (average of $656). Flying from Chicago to Budapest in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,181). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from CHI to BUD?

It’s optimal to fly from Chicago to Budapest in the morning. By choosing this option you can save up to 40% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight at noon.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Chicago to Budapest?

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Chicago to Budapest flight should consider departing on Friday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Rainfall in Budapest by month

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Budapest ranges from 1.2 - 2.8 inches per month. May is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 2.8 in. February is typically the driest time to visit Budapest when rainfall is around 1.2 in.

Temperature in Budapest by month

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Budapest, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 68.0 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 32.0 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Budapest

Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Delta, KLM and Austrian Airlines from Chicago to Budapest by reading reviews from past customers. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,934 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,934 reviews

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,934 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

KLM

7.8

Good

1,334 reviews

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,934 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

Austrian Airlines

7.6

Good

781 reviews

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,934 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

Finnair

7.6

Good

1,275 reviews

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,934 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

SWISS

7.5

Good

1,588 reviews

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,934 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

Related info for your journey

What airport do you fly into for flights to Budapest from Chicago?
If you book a flight to Budapest from Chicago, you will be flying to Ferenc Liszt Intl, which is the city’s only airport. Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl (BUD) is located 10.3 mi from the center of Budapest. There are 0 flights from Chicago to Ferenc Liszt Intl per day from 13 different airlines.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from Chicago to Budapest round-trip?
Currently priced at $634, Scandinavian Airlines will fly you from Chicago to Budapest and back. In addition to Scandinavian Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from United Airlines and American Airlines - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $635 and $637, respectively. These flights start at 12% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.
What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Chicago to Budapest one-way?
One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $487 on Delta. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Air Canada from $506 and Lufthansa from $550 one-way.
Where are the most common layover locations when flying from Chicago to Budapest?
Of the flights from Chicago to Budapest that have layovers, most of them stop in London.
What are some popular things to do or see while on a layover in London?
The majority of London visitors spend their time at Hyde Park, Piccadilly Circus, and Buckingham Palace. Hyde Park, Piccadilly Circus, and Buckingham Palace can be visited by traveling about 12.5 mi, 14.1 mi, and 13.7 mi respectively from London Heathrow. Those landing in London looking to spend some time exploring during their layover can rent a car for about $53 per day.
Where are the least popular layover locations for Chicago to Budapest flights?
Flights departing from Chicago and landing in Budapest layover in Frankfurt am Main least frequently.
Can I find deals for flights from Chicago to Budapest that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Chicago to Budapest flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Chicago to Budapest?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Chicago to Budapest.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Chicago to Budapest?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Chicago to Budapest by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Chicago to Budapest?
Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Budapest (average of $656). Flying from Chicago to Budapest in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,181). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 10 airlines flying from Chicago to Budapest

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Scandinavian Airlines	Cheapest$464	Average$602	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%
American Airlines	Cheapest$490	Average$770	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%
British Airways	Cheapest$538	Average$806	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time70%
SWISS	Cheapest$541	Average$923	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time79%
Turkish Airlines	Cheapest$546	Average$688	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%
United Airlines	Cheapest$560	Average$778	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%
Lufthansa	Cheapest$564	Average$990	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time76%
Finnair	Cheapest$565	Average$792	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time76%
Austrian Airlines	Cheapest$601	Average$878	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time78%
Delta	Cheapest$604	Average$1,150	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A

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Explore the most affordable flight options available from Chicago to Budapest. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on May 1, 2025.

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Explore the most affordable flight options available from Chicago to Budapest. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on May 1, 2025.