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$311+ 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 5/26. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CMH — BUD
Mar 25 — Apr 11
Wed 3/25
Wed 4/1
1 adult, Economy
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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 February 23, 2026.

This Finnair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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.
Wed 5/62:52 pm
CMH
-
BUD
2 stops20h 48m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 5/126:25 pm
BUD
-
CMH
2 stops35h 14m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/19$577
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/22. 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.
Wed 5/67:47 pm
CMH
-
BUD
2 stops21h 43m
Lufthansa
Tue 5/122:25 pm
BUD
-
CMH
2 stops15h 24m
Lufthansa
Deal found 2/22$578
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/22. 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 British Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/85:17 pm
CMH
-
BUD
2 stops17h 48m
British Airways
Wed 4/1512:05 pm
BUD
-
CMH
2 stops17h 17m
British Airways
Deal found 2/22$582
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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.
Mon 8/172:15 pm
CMH
-
BUD
2 stops16h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 8/318:00 pm
BUD
-
CMH
2 stops30h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/19$588
This Finnair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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.
Mon 4/67:33 pm
CMH
-
BUD
2 stops16h 07m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 4/136:25 pm
BUD
-
CMH
2 stops35h 06m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/20$601
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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 8/257:00 am
CMH
-
BUD
2 stops20h 45m
Scandinavian Airlines
Sat 9/1210:25 am
BUD
-
CMH
2 stops17h 44m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 2/19$611
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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 8/259:55 am
CMH
-
BUD
1 stop17h 45m
United Airlines
Sat 9/1211:45 am
BUD
-
CMH
2 stops35h 26m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/19$620
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/21. 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.
Mon 8/1710:42 am
CMH
-
BUD
1 stop15h 28m
British Airways
Mon 8/3110:05 am
BUD
-
CMH
1 stop20h 02m
British Airways
Deal found 2/21$626
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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.
Mon 8/1710:42 am
CMH
-
BUD
1 stop15h 28m
American Airlines
Mon 8/3110:05 am
BUD
-
CMH
2 stops17h 44m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/19$636
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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 Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/253:45 pm
CMH
-
BUD
1 stop11h 55m
Air Canada
Sat 9/1211:45 am
BUD
-
CMH
2 stops33h 37m
Air Canada
Deal found 2/19$637

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 February 23, 2026.

Round-trip from

$577
(Finnair)

One-way from

$311
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$501
From Columbus to Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Columbus 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 February 23, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Columbus to Budapest that are best for you.

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Price

ColumbusBudapest

CMH - BUD

CMHBUD

Columbus

Wed 5/6

7:47 pm-4:50 pm

2 stops15h 03m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Tue 5/12

5:55 am-3:05 pm

2 stops15h 10m

$577

ColumbusBudapest

CMH - BUD

CMHBUD

Columbus

Wed 4/8

5:17 pm-5:05 pm

2 stops17h 48m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Wed 4/15

12:05 pm-11:22 pm

2 stops17h 17m

$582

ColumbusBudapest

CMH - BUD

CMHBUD

Columbus

Wed 4/8

5:17 pm-5:05 pm

2 stops17h 48m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Wed 4/15

12:05 pm-11:22 pm

2 stops17h 17m

$582

ColumbusBudapest

CMH - BUD

CMHBUD

Columbus

Mon 8/17

2:15 pm-12:35 pm

2 stops16h 20m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Mon 8/31

8:00 pm-8:45 pm

2 stops30h 45m

$588

ColumbusBudapest

CMH - BUD

CMHBUD

Columbus

Mon 4/6

7:33 pm-5:40 pm

2 stops16h 07m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Mon 4/13

6:25 pm-11:31 pm

2 stops35h 06m

$601

ColumbusBudapest

CMH - BUD

CMHBUD

Columbus

Mon 8/17

10:42 am-8:10 am

1 stop15h 28m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Mon 8/31

10:05 am-7:22 pm

1 stop15h 17m

$626

ColumbusBudapest

CMH - BUD

CMHBUD

Columbus

Mon 8/17

10:42 am-8:10 am

1 stop15h 28m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Mon 8/31

10:05 am-9:49 pm

2 stops17h 44m

$636

ColumbusBudapest

CMH - BUD

CMHBUD

Columbus

Sun 5/10

6:00 am-11:10 am

2 stops23h 10m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Mon 5/18

1:20 pm-10:15 pm

2 stops38h 55m

$642

ColumbusBudapest

CMH - BUD

CMHBUD

Columbus

Wed 4/1

7:40 pm-11:30 pm

2 stops21h 50m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Sun 4/5

1:20 pm-8:52 pm

2 stops37h 32m

$652

ColumbusBudapest

CMH - BUD

CMHBUD

Columbus

Wed 4/1

6:04 pm-5:05 pm

2 stops17h 01m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Sun 4/5

2:15 pm-8:30 pm

2 stops36h 15m

$681

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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 $1,156). 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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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 February 23, 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Columbus to Budapest, such as United Airlines, American Airlines, and Lufthansa. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,342 reviews

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Food

6.6

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
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,342 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,342 reviews

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Food

6.6

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
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,341 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,342 reviews

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Food

6.6

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
Lufthansa
6.8
Okay
7,803 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,342 reviews

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Food

6.6

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 3 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 British Airways fly from Columbus to Budapest in about 17h 48m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to . There are 4738 mi between Columbus and Budapest.

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

    According to our current data, United Airlines ($549), Lufthansa ($549), and American Airlines ($568) offers the cheapest pricing from Columbus to Budapest. You may be able to fly from Columbus to Budapest for 31% 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 $1,156). 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 3 airlines flying from Columbus to Budapest

Discover the top 3 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 February 23, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$549Average$777FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
LufthansaCheapest$549Average$714FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
American AirlinesCheapest$568Average$732FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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