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$223+ Cheap flights from O'Hare Intl (ORD) to Budapest (BUD)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 4/13. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ORD — BUD
Apr 9 — Apr 161
Thu 4/9
Thu 4/16
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from O'Hare Intl to Budapest

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 March 10, 2026.

This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/9. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 8/167:15 pm
ORD
-
BUD
1 stop16h 55m
Scandinavian Airlines
Wed 9/97:50 pm
BUD
-
ORD
1 stop27h 20m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 3/9$519
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/9. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 4/137:25 pm
ORD
-
BUD
2 stops14h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 4/216:30 am
BUD
-
ORD
2 stops18h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/9$520
This Flightnetwork deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/5. 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 Flightnetwork is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/77:15 pm
ORD
-
BUD
1 stop31h 30m
Scandinavian Airlines
Mon 9/147:50 pm
BUD
-
ORD
1 stop27h 20m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 3/5$526
This Flightnetwork deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/5. 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 Flightnetwork is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 9/67:15 pm
ORD
-
BUD
1 stop16h 55m
Scandinavian Airlines
Fri 9/1110:25 am
BUD
-
ORD
1 stop12h 45m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 3/5$527
This Scandinavian Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/5. 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 Scandinavian Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/37:15 pm
ORD
-
BUD
1 stop31h 30m
Scandinavian Airlines
Tue 9/1510:25 am
BUD
-
ORD
1 stop12h 45m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 3/5$529
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/8. 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.
Tue 4/289:40 pm
ORD
-
BUD
1 stop12h 10m
Lufthansa
Tue 5/122:25 pm
BUD
-
ORD
1 stop12h 30m
Lufthansa
Deal found 3/8$530
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/7. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/287:15 pm
ORD
-
BUD
1 stop31h 30m
Scandinavian Airlines
Sat 9/1210:25 am
BUD
-
ORD
1 stop12h 45m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 3/7$531
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/6. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/157:15 pm
ORD
-
BUD
1 stop16h 55m
Scandinavian Airlines
Tue 4/217:50 pm
BUD
-
ORD
1 stop27h 20m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 3/6$533
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/10. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/148:10 pm
ORD
-
BUD
1 stop16h 25m
Turkish Airlines
Tue 5/129:00 am
BUD
-
ORD
1 stop16h 15m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 3/10$536
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/6. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/711:25 am
ORD
-
BUD
1 stop25h 10m
Turkish Airlines
Tue 4/212:10 pm
BUD
-
ORD
1 stop26h 30m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 3/6$537
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/6. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/297:15 pm
ORD
-
BUD
1 stop16h 55m
Scandinavian Airlines
Sat 9/1210:25 am
BUD
-
ORD
2 stops18h 41m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 3/6$538
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/5. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 8/307:15 pm
ORD
-
BUD
1 stop16h 55m
Scandinavian Airlines
Sat 9/1210:25 am
BUD
-
ORD
2 stops18h 41m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 3/5$539

Find 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 March 10, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$519
(Mytrip)

One-way from

$223
(Mytrip)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$575
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High demand for flights, 3% potential price rise
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($16 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Customize your flight search to find flights from O'Hare Intl to Budapest that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated March 10, 2026.
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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Cheapest round-trip

ChicagoBudapest

ORD - BUD

ORDBUD

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 8/18

7:15 pm-9:45 am

1 stop31h 30m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Wed 8/26

10:25 am-4:10 pm

1 stop12h 45m

$568

ChicagoBudapest

ORD - BUD

ORDBUD

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 8/21

7:15 pm-9:45 am

1 stop31h 30m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Mon 8/24

7:50 pm-4:10 pm

1 stop27h 20m

$568

ChicagoBudapest

ORD - BUD

ORDBUD

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 4/13

6:50 am-9:45 am

2 stops19h 55m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Mon 4/20

10:25 am-4:10 pm

1 stop12h 45m

$571
Quickest round-trip

ChicagoBudapest

ORD - BUD

ORDBUD

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 8/11

9:40 pm-4:50 pm

1 stop12h 10m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Fri 8/21

5:55 am-2:55 pm

1 stop16h 00m

$574

ChicagoBudapest

ORD - BUD

ORDBUD

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 4/21

4:36 pm-5:40 pm

2 stops18h 04m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Wed 4/29

12:05 pm-5:50 pm

1 stop12h 45m

$580

ChicagoBudapest

ORD - BUD

ORDBUD

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 4/13

12:30 pm-5:40 pm

2 stops22h 10m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Mon 4/20

6:25 pm-5:35 pm

2 stops30h 10m

$598

ChicagoBudapest

ORD - BUD

ORDBUD

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 4/6

4:21 pm-5:40 pm

2 stops18h 19m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Mon 4/20

6:25 pm-7:57 pm

2 stops32h 32m

$640

ChicagoBudapest

ORD - BUD

ORDBUD

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 8/3

3:40 pm-6:15 pm

2 stops19h 35m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Mon 8/17

2:10 pm-8:05 pm

2 stops36h 55m

$644

ChicagoBudapest

ORD - BUD

ORDBUD

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 4/25

9:35 pm-10:55 am

2 stops30h 20m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Sun 5/3

6:00 am-6:15 pm

1 stop19h 15m

$648

ChicagoBudapest

ORD - BUD

ORDBUD

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 9/2

4:40 pm-2:40 pm

1 stop15h 00m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Sun 9/13

3:15 pm-2:30 pm

1 stop30h 15m

$663

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Compare providers for flights from O'Hare Intl to Budapest

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from O'Hare Intl to Budapest in March.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*2 stars
JustAirTicketPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star
OvagoPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapflightsfaresPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*2 stars
Kiwi.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust 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 O'Hare Intl Airport-Budapest flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport-Budapest flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport-Budapest flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport-Budapest flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub 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 O'Hare Intl Airport-Budapest flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from O'Hare Intl to Budapest

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Budapest from O'Hare Intl with our price prediction graph.
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Cheapflights Insights

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 March 6, 2026.

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 82 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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Budapest (average of $460). Flying from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Budapest in May is currently the most expensive (average of $607). 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.

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 March 10, 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Budapest, such as SWISS,United Airlines, andScandinavian Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,894 reviews

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

6.8

Overall

7.5

Crew

8.3

Boarding

7.7

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Thomas,Mar 2026

BOS - ZRH

The business class seats on the new Swiss A350 are hard as a rock. Seems like a bit of a miss on the new "Swiss Senses" experience. Other than that, excellent service.
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,894 reviews
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,894 reviews

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

6.8

Overall

7.5

Crew

8.3

Boarding

7.7

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Thomas,Mar 2026

BOS - ZRH

The business class seats on the new Swiss A350 are hard as a rock. Seems like a bit of a miss on the new "Swiss Senses" experience. Other than that, excellent service.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,409 reviews
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,894 reviews

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

6.8

Overall

7.5

Crew

8.3

Boarding

7.7

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Thomas,Mar 2026

BOS - ZRH

The business class seats on the new Swiss A350 are hard as a rock. Seems like a bit of a miss on the new "Swiss Senses" experience. Other than that, excellent service.
Scandinavian Airlines
7.3
Good
1,708 reviews
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,894 reviews

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

6.8

Overall

7.5

Crew

8.3

Boarding

7.7

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Thomas,Mar 2026

BOS - ZRH

The business class seats on the new Swiss A350 are hard as a rock. Seems like a bit of a miss on the new "Swiss Senses" experience. Other than that, excellent service.
Lufthansa
6.8
Okay
7,840 reviews
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,894 reviews

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

6.8

Overall

7.5

Crew

8.3

Boarding

7.7

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Thomas,Mar 2026

BOS - ZRH

The business class seats on the new Swiss A350 are hard as a rock. Seems like a bit of a miss on the new "Swiss Senses" experience. Other than that, excellent service.
British Airways
6.7
Okay
7,781 reviews
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,894 reviews

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

6.8

Overall

7.5

Crew

8.3

Boarding

7.7

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Thomas,Mar 2026

BOS - ZRH

The business class seats on the new Swiss A350 are hard as a rock. Seems like a bit of a miss on the new "Swiss Senses" experience. Other than that, excellent service.

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 12h 10m. Fly via Scandinavian Airlines, United Airlines, or Finnair 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 Lufthansa and Air Serbia, starting at $484 and $493 round-trip. Scandinavian Airlines is 35% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Budapest one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for United Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $274. Users have also found prices from $277 and $403 on Air Serbia and SWISS, respectively.

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

    Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Budapest flights have a layover in London most often.

  • 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 $33 per day to make their sightseeing more efficient.

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

    Of the flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Budapest that have layovers, the fewest flights stop in Frankfurt am Main.

  • 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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Budapest (average of $460). Flying from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Budapest in May is currently the most expensive (average of $607). 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 March 10, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Scandinavian AirlinesCheapest$459Average$605FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
LufthansaCheapest$484Average$774FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
Air SerbiaCheapest$493Average$622FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$550Average$771FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
LOTCheapest$553Average$925FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
British AirwaysCheapest$555Average$800FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
Austrian AirlinesCheapest$566Average$726FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
United AirlinesCheapest$569Average$776FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$574Average$763FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
FinnairCheapest$580Average$808FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%

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