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$238+ Cheap flights from O'Hare Intl (ORD) to Budapest (BUD)

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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Chicago O'Hare Intl to Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl are usually found in January or March, booked 38 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Saturday and return on a Thursday

Cheap flight deals from O'Hare Intl to Budapest

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from O'Hare Intl (ORD) to Budapest (BUD). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated September 11, 2025.

Round-trip from

$529
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$238
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$717
From Chicago O'Hare Intl to Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl
One-way flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl to Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 14% potential increase in price ($124 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($15 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in September 2025

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Cheapest flights from O'Hare Intl to Budapest
Explore the most affordable flight options available from O'Hare Intl to Budapest. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on September 11, 2025.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/11. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/151:17 pmORD - BUD
2 stops16h 23mUnited Airlines
Tue 10/211:25 pmBUD - ORD
2 stops16h 50mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/11$529
This Travelocity deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/11. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Travelocity is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/275:45 pmORD - BUD
1 stop15h 10mIberia
Wed 11/123:35 pmBUD - ORD
1 stop29h 55mIberia
Deal found 9/11$530
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/68:40 amORD - BUD
2 stops21h 00mMultiple Airlines
Fri 10/177:00 amBUD - ORD
1 stop13h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/10$544
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/9. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/167:05 pmORD - BUD
1 stop30h 40mMultiple Airlines
Wed 10/2210:15 amBUD - ORD
2 stops30h 36mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/9$545
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/9. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/308:40 amORD - BUD
2 stops17h 05mAir Canada
Tue 10/146:35 amBUD - ORD
2 stops15h 13mAir Canada
Deal found 9/9$546
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 11/29:55 pmORD - BUD
2 stops14h 45mLOT
Sun 11/168:20 pmBUD - ORD
2 stops30h 35mLOT
Deal found 9/10$547
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/9. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/710:30 pmORD - BUD
1 stop12h 50mUnited Airlines
Mon 10/201:25 pmBUD - ORD
1 stop31h 40mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/9$548
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/82:00 pmORD - BUD
2 stops20h 10mAir Canada
Wed 10/151:25 pmBUD - ORD
2 stops25h 36mAir Canada
Deal found 9/10$551
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/104:20 pmORD - BUD
1 stop11h 15mAustrian Airlines
Fri 10/177:00 amBUD - ORD
1 stop13h 20mAustrian Airlines
Deal found 9/10$552
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Thu 10/169:40 pmORD - BUD
1 stop18h 55mLufthansa
Wed 10/226:05 amBUD - ORD
1 stop13h 25mLufthansa
Deal found 9/9$554
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Tue 10/2810:55 pmORD - BUD
1 stop14h 45mLOT
Tue 11/412:55 pmBUD - ORD
1 stop14h 05mLOT
Deal found 9/10$555
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/11. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 10/189:40 pmORD - BUD
1 stop12h 15mLOT
Sun 10/2612:55 pmBUD - ORD
1 stop14h 05mLOT
Deal found 9/11$559

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Budapest that are best for you.

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ChicagoBudapest

ORD - BUD

ORDBUD

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 10/15

1:17 pm-12:40 pm

2 stops16h 23m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Tue 10/21

1:25 pm-11:15 pm

2 stops16h 50m

$529

ChicagoBudapest

ORD - BUD

ORDBUD

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 10/6

1:43 pm-10:50 am

2 stops14h 07m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Wed 10/15

7:45 am-7:10 pm

2 stops18h 25m

$544

ChicagoBudapest

ORD - BUD

ORDBUD

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 12/8

3:00 pm-2:05 pm

2 stops16h 05m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Mon 12/22

1:20 pm-11:44 pm

2 stops17h 24m

$547

ChicagoBudapest

ORD - BUD

ORDBUD

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 12/11

2:39 pm-2:05 pm

2 stops16h 26m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Thu 12/25

1:20 pm-11:59 pm

2 stops17h 39m

$547

ChicagoBudapest

ORD - BUD

ORDBUD

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 3/10

1:30 pm-9:40 am

2 stops14h 10m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Tue 3/24

10:25 am-6:10 pm

2 stops37h 45m

$551

ChicagoBudapest

ORD - BUD

ORDBUD

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 1/9

4:33 pm-4:10 pm

2 stops16h 37m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Fri 1/23

6:55 am-5:24 pm

2 stops17h 29m

$559

ChicagoBudapest

ORD - BUD

ORDBUD

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 1/10

3:55 pm-9:20 am

2 stops34h 25m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Sat 1/24

1:20 pm-6:25 pm

1 stop12h 05m

$566

ChicagoBudapest

ORD - BUD

ORDBUD

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 12/12

2:39 pm-2:05 pm

2 stops16h 26m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Fri 12/26

1:20 pm-6:25 pm

1 stop12h 05m

$567

ChicagoBudapest

ORD - BUD

ORDBUD

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 10/10

4:00 pm-4:50 pm

2 stops17h 50m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Fri 10/24

7:00 am-1:20 pm

1 stop13h 20m

$568

ChicagoBudapest

ORD - BUD

ORDBUD

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 10/22

10:40 am-8:45 am

2 stops15h 05m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Mon 10/27

6:15 am-5:20 pm

1 stop17h 05m

$569

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Budapest

How far ahead should I book a flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Budapest?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from O'Hare Intl to Budapest. Price data was last updated on August 29, 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Budapest, you should look to book at least 38 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Budapest?

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Budapest (average of $656). Flying from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Budapest in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,103). 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 ORD to BUD?

Find hourly flight availability from O'Hare Intl to Budapest. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated September 11, 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Budapest in the morning. By choosing this option you can save up to 39% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight at noon.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Budapest?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from O'Hare Intl to Budapest. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Budapest flight should consider departing on Monday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Thursday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Reviews of airlines servicing Budapest

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Budapest. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Budapest. Reviews last updated September 11, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Budapest, such as LOT, United Airlines, and Turkish Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Boarding

7.6

Overall

7.6

Entertainment

7.0

Food

7.2

Crew

8.2

Comfort

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Krzysztof,Sep 2025

ORD - KRK

It’s a professional person and flyer I love the LOT I will going to use this again

Boarding

7.6

Overall

7.6

Entertainment

7.0

Food

7.2

Crew

8.2

Comfort

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Krzysztof,Sep 2025

ORD - KRK

It’s a professional person and flyer I love the LOT I will going to use this again

Boarding

7.6

Overall

7.6

Entertainment

7.0

Food

7.2

Crew

8.2

Comfort

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Krzysztof,Sep 2025

ORD - KRK

It’s a professional person and flyer I love the LOT I will going to use this again

Boarding

7.6

Overall

7.6

Entertainment

7.0

Food

7.2

Crew

8.2

Comfort

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Krzysztof,Sep 2025

ORD - KRK

It’s a professional person and flyer I love the LOT I will going to use this again

Boarding

7.6

Overall

7.6

Entertainment

7.0

Food

7.2

Crew

8.2

Comfort

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Krzysztof,Sep 2025

ORD - KRK

It’s a professional person and flyer I love the LOT I will going to use this again

Boarding

7.6

Overall

7.6

Entertainment

7.0

Food

7.2

Crew

8.2

Comfort

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Krzysztof,Sep 2025

ORD - KRK

It’s a professional person and flyer I love the LOT I will going to use this again

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from O'Hare Intl to Budapest. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Budapest from Chicago O'Hare Intl?

    For a flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl to Budapest, you will be flying into Ferenc Liszt Intl. Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl (BUD) is just 10.3 mi from the center of the city. Ferenc Liszt Intl is the only Budapest airport and it handles 0 inbound flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl per day. 14 airlines have flights to Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl from Chicago O'Hare Intl on a regular basis.

  • How long is the flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Budapest?

    There are many flights that can get you from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Budapest in 14h 07m. Fly via United Airlines, American Airlines, or Scandinavian Airlines to get the fastest option. Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport and Budapest are separated by a distance of 4824 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Budapest round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Budapest is Scandinavian Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $459 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Iberia and Lufthansa, starting at $524 and $540 round-trip. Scandinavian Airlines is 35% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

  • Where are the most common layover locations when flying from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Budapest?

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

    Hyde Park, Buckingham Palace, and Piccadilly Circus are the most popular attractions in London if you're in need of something to do during your layover. Travelers on a layover in London can visit Hyde Park, Buckingham Palace, and Piccadilly Circus, by traveling 12.5 mi, 13.7 mi, and 14.1 mi, respectively after landing at London Heathrow. Travelers can book a car rental at London Heathrow for about $41 per day to make their sightseeing more efficient.

  • Where are the least popular layover locations for Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Budapest flights?

  • Can I find deals for flights from O'Hare Intl to Budapest that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on O'Hare Intl to Budapest flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from O'Hare Intl to Budapest?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from O'Hare Intl to Budapest?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from O'Hare Intl 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 O'Hare Intl Airport to Budapest?

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Budapest (average of $656). Flying from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Budapest in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,103). 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 O'Hare Intl to Budapest

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from O'Hare Intl to Budapest. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated September 11, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Scandinavian AirlinesCheapest$459Average$590FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
IberiaCheapest$524Average$746FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
LufthansaCheapest$540Average$974FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$546Average$700FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
SWISSCheapest$548Average$798FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
American AirlinesCheapest$561Average$765FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
FinnairCheapest$565Average$790FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
United AirlinesCheapest$573Average$770FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
British AirwaysCheapest$588Average$802FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
Austrian AirlinesCheapest$601Average$787FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%

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