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$321+ Cheap flights from Chicago (CHI) to Budapest (BUD)

CHI — BUD
Dec 9 — Dec 161
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Cheap flight deals from Chicago to Budapest

Cheapest flights from Chicago to Budapest

Sun 11/2911:45 am -
1 stop18h 15m
Tue 12/151:55 pm -
1 stop35h 25m
Deal found 11/5$698
Wed 12/26:00 am -
2 stops20h 40m
Mon 12/710:25 am -
1 stop13h 20m
Deal found 11/9$705
Mon 11/237:10 pm -
1 stop16h 55m
Sun 12/137:50 pm -
1 stop27h 55m
Deal found 11/7$708
Sat 12/267:30 pm -
1 stop15h 45m
Wed 1/63:10 pm -
1 stop13h 10m
Deal found 11/8$710
Sat 11/145:20 pm -
1 stop34h 35m
Thu 11/193:10 pm -
1 stop30h 35m
Deal found 11/7$712
Fri 11/277:05 am -
2 stops19h 35m
Fri 12/117:50 pm -
1 stop27h 55m
Deal found 11/5$713
Mon 12/287:10 pm -
1 stop31h 30m
Mon 1/1110:25 am -
1 stop13h 20m
Deal found 11/7$716
Sun 11/227:10 pm -
1 stop31h 30m
Fri 12/1110:25 am -
1 stop13h 20m
Deal found 11/6$719
Sun 12/66:30 pm -
2 stops21h 15m
Sun 12/133:10 pm -
3 stops33h 10m
Deal found 11/5$720
Sun 11/297:10 pm -
1 stop31h 30m
Sun 12/137:50 pm -
1 stop27h 55m
Deal found 11/7$722

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Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$698
(Justfly.com)

One-way from

$321
(Mytrip)

Popular in

May

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$772
Provider with most accurate pricing for Chicago (CHI)-Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl flight deals.
Provider most trusted by Cheapflights users for Chicago (CHI)-Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl flights.
From Chicago (CHI) to Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl
One-way flight from Chicago (CHI) to Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 4% potential increase in price ($41 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($19 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in November 2026

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ChicagoBudapest

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - BUD Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

ORDBUD

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 2/7

6:30 pm-7:30 pm

3 stops18h 00m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-5:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$321

ChicagoBudapest

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - BUD Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

ORDBUD

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 2/7

6:50 pm-10:45 pm

1 stop20h 55m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-5:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$321

ChicagoBudapest

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - BUD Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

ORDBUD

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 5/4

11:30 am-10:55 am

2 stops16h 25m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-5:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$338

ChicagoBudapest

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - BUD Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

ORDBUD

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 1/2

7:30 pm-10:55 am

1 stop32h 25m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-5:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$360

ChicagoBudapest

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - BUD Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

ORDBUD

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 1/12

6:30 pm-11:35 pm

3 stops22h 05m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-5:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$369

ChicagoBudapest

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - BUD Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

ORDBUD

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 11/14

5:20 pm-10:55 am

1 stop34h 35m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-5:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$395

ChicagoBudapest

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - BUD Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

ORDBUD

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 12/26

7:30 pm-6:15 pm

1 stop15h 45m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-5:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$395
Quickest round-trip

ChicagoBudapest

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - BUD Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

ORDBUD

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 11/28

5:20 pm-2:40 pm

1 stop14h 20m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-5:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$395

ChicagoBudapest

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - BUD Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

ORDBUD

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 12/13

6:30 pm-10:40 pm

2 stops21h 10m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-5:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$451

ChicagoBudapest

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - BUD Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

ORDBUD

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 12/27

8:05 pm-10:15 am

1 stop31h 10m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-5:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$461

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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 November.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
OvagoPrice 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-Budapest flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Chicago-Budapest flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >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 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-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 Chicago to Budapest

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Budapest from Chicago with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Chicago to Budapest

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

Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Budapest (average of $631). Flying from Chicago to Budapest in May is currently the most expensive (average of $1,009). 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.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Chicago to Budapest?

Airfare is typical for this route at the moment.
Chicago to Budapest flights typically cost between $695 and $956 in March.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was $698 on Turkish Airlines (Mar 9-Mar 23).

What’s the top layover airport for flights from Chicago to Budapest?

Munich (MUC) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 88% of 1-stop itineraries from Chicago to Budapest on Cheapflights.

What’s the cheapest layover airport for flights from Chicago to Budapest?

Copenhagen (CPH) is the most affordable 1-stop option, with an average round-trip price of $462.

What’s the fastest layover option from Chicago to Budapest?

Flights via Munich (MUC) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 11h 27m.

Which airport typically offers the quickest layover for flights from Chicago to Budapest?

Flights via Munich (MUC) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average layover time of 1h 25m.

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

The best time to book flights from Chicago to Budapest is 77 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.

Reviews of airlines servicing Budapest

Get a feel of what it's like to fly with LOT,Scandinavian Airlines, andUnited Airlines from Chicago to Budapest by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Crew

8.2

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

6.9

Food

7.2

Boarding

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Rami,Sep 2025

LAX - WAW

The second leg. Very tight seats No WiFi on both flights

Crew

8.2

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

6.9

Food

7.2

Boarding

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Rami,Sep 2025

LAX - WAW

The second leg. Very tight seats No WiFi on both flights

Crew

8.2

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

6.9

Food

7.2

Boarding

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Rami,Sep 2025

LAX - WAW

The second leg. Very tight seats No WiFi on both flights

Crew

8.2

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

6.9

Food

7.2

Boarding

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Rami,Sep 2025

LAX - WAW

The second leg. Very tight seats No WiFi on both flights

Crew

8.2

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

6.9

Food

7.2

Boarding

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Rami,Sep 2025

LAX - WAW

The second leg. Very tight seats No WiFi on both flights

Crew

8.2

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

6.9

Food

7.2

Boarding

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Rami,Sep 2025

LAX - WAW

The second leg. Very tight seats No WiFi on both flights

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 14 different airlines.

  • How long is the flight from Chicago to Budapest?

    Turkish Airlines, United Airlines, and Scandinavian Airlines can get you from Chicago to Budapest in just under 11h 35m. Your travel time can differ by up to 19h 55m. The distance between Chicago and Budapest is about 4824 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

    Currently priced at $298, Air Serbia will fly you from Chicago to Budapest and back. In addition to Air Serbia, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Delta and British Airways - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $395 and $455, respectively. These flights start at 63% 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 $274 on United Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Lufthansa from $274 and Air Serbia from $276 one-way.

  • 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, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Budapest (average of $631). Flying from Chicago to Budapest in May is currently the most expensive (average of $1,009). 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

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air SerbiaCheapest$298Average$745FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
DeltaCheapest$395Average$869FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
British AirwaysCheapest$455Average$807FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
Scandinavian AirlinesCheapest$463Average$666FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
Austrian AirlinesCheapest$494Average$1,111FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
LufthansaCheapest$501Average$839FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
SWISSCheapest$514Average$922FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$550Average$759FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
American AirlinesCheapest$574Average$848FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$625Average$855FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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