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$662+ Cheap flights from Columbus to Budapest (BUD)

This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 10/15. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CMH — BUD
Aug 5 — Aug 121
Tue 8/5
Tue 8/12
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap 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 July 31, 2025.

Round-trip from

$662
(American Airlines)

Popular in

May

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$1,314
From Columbus to Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 14% potential increase in price ($172 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($31 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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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 July 31, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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.
Wed 10/1512:35 pmCMH - BUD
2 stops16h 15mAmerican Airlines
Tue 10/217:25 amBUD - CMH
2 stops21h 26mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/30$662
This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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.
Wed 9/1012:33 pmCMH - BUD
2 stops16h 17mBritish Airways
Tue 9/166:20 pmBUD - CMH
2 stops29h 05mBritish Airways
Deal found 7/30$664
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/31. 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 9/143:38 pmCMH - BUD
2 stops35h 07mMultiple Airlines
Sun 9/215:45 amBUD - CMH
3 stops44h 08mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/31$841

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CMH - BUD

CMHBUD

Columbus

Wed 10/15

12:35 pm-10:50 am

2 stops16h 15m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Tue 10/21

7:25 am-10:51 pm

2 stops21h 26m

$662

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CMH - BUD

CMHBUD

Columbus

Wed 9/10

12:33 pm-10:50 am

2 stops16h 17m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Tue 9/16

6:20 pm-5:25 pm

2 stops29h 05m

$664

ColumbusBudapest

CMH - BUD

CMHBUD

Columbus

Sun 9/14

3:38 pm-8:45 am

2 stops35h 07m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Sun 9/21

5:45 am-7:53 pm

3 stops44h 08m

$841

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Columbus to Budapest

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

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Columbus to Budapest (average of $656). Flying from Columbus to Budapest in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,106). 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 CMH to BUD?

Find hourly flight availability from Columbus 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 July 31, 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from Columbus to Budapest at noon. By choosing this option you can save up to 16% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the afternoon.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Columbus to Budapest?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Columbus to Budapest. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Columbus to Budapest flight should consider departing on Tuesday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Thursday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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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 July 31, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Columbus to Budapest, such as American Airlines and British Airways. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews

Comfort

7.2

Overall

7.2

Boarding

7.5

Crew

8.0

Entertainment

6.9

Food

6.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Leonardo,May 2025

JFK - BGI

Good airline and so far i give them 8 out of 10.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews

Comfort

7.2

Overall

7.2

Boarding

7.5

Crew

8.0

Entertainment

6.9

Food

6.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Leonardo,May 2025

JFK - BGI

Good airline and so far i give them 8 out of 10.
British Airways
6.6
Okay
7,222 reviews
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews

Comfort

7.2

Overall

7.2

Boarding

7.5

Crew

8.0

Entertainment

6.9

Food

6.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Leonardo,May 2025

JFK - BGI

Good airline and so far i give them 8 out of 10.

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 2 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.

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

    According to our current data, American Airlines ($662), and British Airways ($664) offers the cheapest pricing from Columbus to Budapest. You may be able to fly from Columbus to Budapest for 32% 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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Columbus to Budapest (average of $656). Flying from Columbus to Budapest in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,106). 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 2 airlines flying from Columbus to Budapest

Discover the top 2 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 July 31, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
LufthansaCheapest$546Average$805FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
United AirlinesCheapest$637Average$1,039FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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