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$263+ 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 1/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ORD — BUD
Jan 11 — Jan 181
Sun 1/11
Sun 1/18
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Chicago O'Hare Intl to Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl are usually found in November or March, booked 38 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Saturday and return on a Thursday

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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 December 12, 2025.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/9. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/284:10 pmORD - BUD
1 stop33h 40mSWISS
Mon 1/122:55 pmBUD - ORD
1 stop28h 50mSWISS
Deal found 12/9$643
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/9. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/286:10 pmORD - BUD
2 stops21h 55mLufthansa
Mon 1/121:20 pmBUD - ORD
1 stop31h 50mLufthansa
Deal found 12/9$654
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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.
Sun 12/2810:00 amORD - BUD
2 stops28h 10mUnited Airlines
Sun 1/187:55 amBUD - ORD
2 stops18h 50mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/11$666
This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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 Orbitz is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/286:10 pmORD - BUD
2 stops20h 00mMultiple Airlines
Sun 1/185:50 pmBUD - ORD
2 stops47h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/11$667
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/9. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/284:10 pmORD - BUD
1 stop33h 40mSWISS
Sun 1/118:00 pmBUD - ORD
2 stops49h 10mSWISS
Deal found 12/9$677
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/284:10 pmORD - BUD
1 stop33h 40mSWISS
Wed 1/72:55 pmBUD - ORD
2 stops30h 15mSWISS
Deal found 12/10$707
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/9. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/286:10 pmORD - BUD
2 stops21h 55mLufthansa
Wed 1/71:20 pmBUD - ORD
2 stops28h 40mLufthansa
Deal found 12/9$708
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/9. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/286:10 pmORD - BUD
2 stops21h 55mLufthansa
Sat 1/1010:05 amBUD - ORD
1 stop32h 05mLufthansa
Deal found 12/9$712

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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 December 12, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$560
(Orbitz)

One-way from

$263
(Trip.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$869
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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 December 12, 2025.
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

Sat 3/21

5:29 pm-4:10 pm

2 stops16h 41m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Mon 3/30

11:25 am-2:15 pm

1 stop33h 50m

$562

ChicagoBudapest

ORD - BUD

ORDBUD

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 3/19

11:15 am-11:30 am

2 stops18h 15m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Tue 3/31

2:15 pm-7:55 pm

1 stop12h 40m

$570

ChicagoBudapest

ORD - BUD

ORDBUD

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 6/9

11:55 am-9:25 am

1 stop14h 30m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Thu 6/18

11:25 am-10:49 pm

1 stop18h 24m

$608

ChicagoBudapest

ORD - BUD

ORDBUD

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 3/25

1:37 pm-1:20 pm

2 stops17h 43m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Mon 3/30

11:25 am-2:15 pm

1 stop33h 50m

$612

ChicagoBudapest

ORD - BUD

ORDBUD

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 6/7

7:10 am-12:00 pm

1 stop21h 50m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Thu 6/18

9:30 am-12:20 pm

1 stop33h 50m

$629

ChicagoBudapest

ORD - BUD

ORDBUD

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 6/7

7:10 am-12:00 pm

1 stop21h 50m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Tue 6/16

5:55 am-10:14 pm

2 stops23h 19m

$637

ChicagoBudapest

ORD - BUD

ORDBUD

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 6/9

5:35 pm-12:00 pm

1 stop11h 25m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Fri 6/19

5:55 am-8:11 pm

2 stops21h 16m

$637

ChicagoBudapest

ORD - BUD

ORDBUD

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 6/9

5:35 pm-12:00 pm

1 stop11h 25m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Thu 6/18

10:20 am-10:14 pm

2 stops18h 54m

$639

ChicagoBudapest

ORD - BUD

ORDBUD

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 6/8

6:50 pm-2:40 pm

1 stop12h 50m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Fri 6/19

10:10 pm-9:00 pm

1 stop29h 50m

$643

ChicagoBudapest

ORD - BUD

ORDBUD

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 6/8

10:45 am-10:50 am

2 stops17h 05m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Wed 6/17

5:55 am-11:00 am

1 stop12h 05m

$643

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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 December.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapflightsfaresPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 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 eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport-Budapest flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >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 eDreams the most. eDreams 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 December 5, 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Budapest (average of $448). Flying from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Budapest in July is currently the most expensive (average of $634). 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 December 12, 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 38% 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. Saturday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Budapest?

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 December 12, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Budapest, such as LOT, Scandinavian Airlines, and United Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
LOT
7.6
Good
1,146 reviews

Boarding

7.6

Overall

7.6

Comfort

7.5

Crew

8.2

Food

7.1

Entertainment

6.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Goh Hua Sheng,Dec 2025

WAW - KRK

even though it was only a one hour flight the cabin crew were polite and detail oriented
LOT
7.6
Good
1,146 reviews
LOT
7.6
Good
1,146 reviews

Boarding

7.6

Overall

7.6

Comfort

7.5

Crew

8.2

Food

7.1

Entertainment

6.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Goh Hua Sheng,Dec 2025

WAW - KRK

even though it was only a one hour flight the cabin crew were polite and detail oriented
Scandinavian Airlines
7.4
Good
1,605 reviews
LOT
7.6
Good
1,146 reviews

Boarding

7.6

Overall

7.6

Comfort

7.5

Crew

8.2

Food

7.1

Entertainment

6.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Goh Hua Sheng,Dec 2025

WAW - KRK

even though it was only a one hour flight the cabin crew were polite and detail oriented
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,095 reviews
LOT
7.6
Good
1,146 reviews

Boarding

7.6

Overall

7.6

Comfort

7.5

Crew

8.2

Food

7.1

Entertainment

6.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Goh Hua Sheng,Dec 2025

WAW - KRK

even though it was only a one hour flight the cabin crew were polite and detail oriented
Lufthansa
6.8
Okay
7,626 reviews
LOT
7.6
Good
1,146 reviews

Boarding

7.6

Overall

7.6

Comfort

7.5

Crew

8.2

Food

7.1

Entertainment

6.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Goh Hua Sheng,Dec 2025

WAW - KRK

even though it was only a one hour flight the cabin crew were polite and detail oriented
British Airways
6.7
Okay
7,571 reviews
LOT
7.6
Good
1,146 reviews

Boarding

7.6

Overall

7.6

Comfort

7.5

Crew

8.2

Food

7.1

Entertainment

6.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Goh Hua Sheng,Dec 2025

WAW - KRK

even though it was only a one hour flight the cabin crew were polite and detail oriented

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 16h 41m. Fly via Delta or United 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 Lufthansa and Turkish Airlines, starting at $498 and $546 round-trip. Scandinavian Airlines is 36% 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 Air Serbia. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $277. Users have also found prices from $378 and $403 on Turkish Airlines 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 $29 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Budapest (average of $448). Flying from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Budapest in July is currently the most expensive (average of $634). 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 December 12, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Scandinavian AirlinesCheapest$459Average$599FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
LufthansaCheapest$498Average$919FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$546Average$701FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
LOTCheapest$553Average$862FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
SWISSCheapest$556Average$799FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
British AirwaysCheapest$569Average$800FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
FinnairCheapest$572Average$792FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
United AirlinesCheapest$575Average$789FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$577Average$776FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$587Average$787FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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