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$305+ Cheap flights from Columbus 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 5/28. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CMH — BUD
avr. 14 — avr. 211
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Cheap flight deals from Columbus to Budapest

Cheapest flights from Columbus to Budapest
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Columbus to Budapest. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on mars 15, 2026.

This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/14. 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.
lun. 8/177:00 am
CMH
-
BUD
2 stops44h 45m
Scandinavian Airlines
lun. 8/317:50 pm
BUD
-
CMH
2 stops32h 19m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 3/14$632
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/13. 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.
sam. 12/57:45 pm
CMH
-
BUD
2 stops33h 40m
United Airlines
mer. 12/912:05 pm
BUD
-
CMH
2 stops17h 31m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/13$666
This Finnair 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 Finnair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
lun. 8/177:03 am
CMH
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BUD
2 stops28h 37m
Multiple Airlines
lun. 8/316:25 pm
BUD
-
CMH
2 stops36h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/10$667
This Finnair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/11. 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 Finnair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mer. 5/62:52 pm
CMH
-
BUD
2 stops20h 48m
Multiple Airlines
mar. 5/126:25 pm
BUD
-
CMH
2 stops33h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/11$670
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/15. 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.
lun. 7/132:53 pm
CMH
-
BUD
2 stops15h 42m
United Airlines
mer. 8/1911:45 am
BUD
-
CMH
2 stops35h 02m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/15$683
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/15. 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.
lun. 7/133:06 pm
CMH
-
BUD
1 stop11h 04m
British Airways
mer. 8/1910:05 am
BUD
-
CMH
1 stop20h 28m
British Airways
Deal found 3/15$686
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/15. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
lun. 7/136:14 pm
CMH
-
BUD
2 stops16h 51m
American Airlines
mer. 8/1910:05 am
BUD
-
CMH
1 stop20h 28m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/15$687

Find flight deals from Columbus to Budapest

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Columbus (C01) 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 mars 15, 2026.

Round-trip from

$632
(FlightHub)

One-way from

$305
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$644
From Columbus to Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl
One-way flight from Columbus to Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 22% potential increase in price ($221 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease ($39 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in March 2026

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Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

ColumbusBudapest

CMH - BUD

CMHBUD

Columbus

lun. 8/17

7:03 am-5:40 pm

2 stops28h 37m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

lun. 8/31

6:25 pm-12:30 am

2 stops36h 05m

$667

ColumbusBudapest

CMH - BUD

CMHBUD

Columbus

mer. 5/6

2:52 pm-5:40 pm

2 stops20h 48m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

mar. 5/12

6:25 pm-11:39 pm

2 stops35h 14m

$670

ColumbusBudapest

CMH - BUD

CMHBUD

Columbus

lun. 7/13

2:53 pm-12:35 pm

2 stops15h 42m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

mer. 8/19

11:45 am-4:47 pm

2 stops35h 02m

$683
Quickest round-trip

ColumbusBudapest

CMH - BUD

CMHBUD

Columbus

lun. 7/13

3:06 pm-8:10 am

1 stop11h 04m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

mer. 8/19

10:05 am-12:33 am

1 stop20h 28m

$686

ColumbusBudapest

CMH - BUD

CMHBUD

Columbus

mer. 5/6

7:00 am-4:50 pm

3 stops27h 50m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

mar. 5/12

5:55 am-3:22 pm

2 stops15h 27m

$702

ColumbusBudapest

CMH - BUD

CMHBUD

Columbus

lun. 8/17

2:21 pm-1:50 pm

2 stops17h 29m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

lun. 8/31

10:05 am-7:22 pm

1 stop15h 17m

$748

ColumbusBudapest

CMH - BUD

CMHBUD

Columbus

lun. 4/6

7:33 pm-5:40 pm

2 stops16h 07m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

mar. 4/21

6:25 pm-10:05 pm

2 stops33h 40m

$760

ColumbusBudapest

CMH - BUD

CMHBUD

Columbus

ven. 9/4

7:50 pm-4:50 pm

2 stops15h 00m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

lun. 9/14

2:10 pm-3:22 pm

2 stops31h 12m

$762
Cheapest one-way

ColumbusBudapest

CMH - BUD

CMHBUD

Columbus

jeu. 5/28

9:08 am-4:35 pm

3 stops49h 27m

$305
Quickest one-way

ColumbusBudapest

CMH - BUD

CMHBUD

Columbus

ven. 9/4

1:00 pm-8:10 am

1 stop13h 10m

$333

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Best time to book a flight from Columbus to Budapest

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

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Columbus to Budapest (average of $501). Flying from Columbus to Budapest in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,155). 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 Columbus 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 mars 15, 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Columbus to Budapest, such as United Airlines,American Airlines, andLufthansa. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.6

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dane,Jan 2026

TYS - IAD

It was a short flight, so no time for amenities. Just glad everything was quick and easy from boarding to arriving at my destination with my family

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.6

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dane,Jan 2026

TYS - IAD

It was a short flight, so no time for amenities. Just glad everything was quick and easy from boarding to arriving at my destination with my family

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.6

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dane,Jan 2026

TYS - IAD

It was a short flight, so no time for amenities. Just glad everything was quick and easy from boarding to arriving at my destination with my family

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.6

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dane,Jan 2026

TYS - IAD

It was a short flight, so no time for amenities. Just glad everything was quick and easy from boarding to arriving at my destination with my family

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.6

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dane,Jan 2026

TYS - IAD

It was a short flight, so no time for amenities. Just glad everything was quick and easy from boarding to arriving at my destination with my family

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Columbus 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 Columbus?

    Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl (BUD) is the airport you will fly into if you book a flight from Columbus to Budapest. You should not have trouble finding flights to Ferenc Liszt Intl from Columbus; the airport handles an average of 0 inbound flights from Columbus per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 4 airlines have flights to the Budapest airport from Columbus. It is only a 10.3 mi journey from Ferenc Liszt Intl (BUD) to Budapest’s city center.

  • How long is the flight from Columbus to Budapest?

    Airlines like Scandinavian Airlines and United Airlines fly from Columbus to Budapest in about 15h 42m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 29h 03m. There are 4738 mi between Columbus and Budapest. 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 Columbus to Budapest round-trip?

    According to our current data, British Airways ($537), United Airlines ($549), and Lufthansa ($549) offers the cheapest pricing from Columbus to Budapest. You may be able to fly from Columbus to Budapest for 30% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Columbus to Budapest?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Columbus 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 Columbus to Budapest?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Columbus to Budapest (average of $501). Flying from Columbus to Budapest in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,155). 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 4 airlines flying from Columbus to Budapest

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Columbus 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 mars 15, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
British AirwaysCheapest$537Average$771FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
United AirlinesCheapest$549Average$777FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
LufthansaCheapest$549Average$805FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
American AirlinesCheapest$583Average$768FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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