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$105+ Cheap flights from Frankfurt (FRA) 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 2/16. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
FRA — BUD
Jan 13 — Jan 201
Tue 1/13
Tue 1/20
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Frankfurt am Main to Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl are usually found in March or February, booked 76 days in advance, depart on a Saturday or Thursday and return on a Tuesday

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Explore the most affordable flight options available from Frankfurt to Budapest. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 14, 2025.

This Lufthansa deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/14. 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 Lufthansa is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/269:45 pmFRA - BUD
Nonstop1h 35mLufthansa
Wed 1/1412:20 pmBUD - FRA
Nonstop1h 45mLufthansa
Deal found 12/14$264
This Lufthansa deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/14. 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 Lufthansa is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/269:45 pmFRA - BUD
Nonstop1h 35mLufthansa
Fri 1/166:25 amBUD - FRA
Nonstop1h 45mLufthansa
Deal found 12/14$284
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/12. 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.
Sat 12/137:50 pmFRA - BUD
1 stop13h 15mLOT
Wed 12/1712:55 pmBUD - FRA
1 stop6h 00mLOT
Deal found 12/12$288
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/14. 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 KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/286:30 pmFRA - BUD
1 stop4h 40mMultiple Airlines
Fri 1/1612:40 pmBUD - FRA
1 stop6h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/14$289
This Lufthansa deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/14. 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 Lufthansa is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/269:45 pmFRA - BUD
Nonstop1h 35mLufthansa
Thu 1/157:55 amBUD - FRA
1 stop3h 05mLufthansa
Deal found 12/14$299
This Air Serbia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/13. 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 Air Serbia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/318:25 pmFRA - BUD
1 stop14h 30mAir Serbia
Sun 1/43:15 pmBUD - FRA
1 stop17h 55mAir Serbia
Deal found 12/13$303
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/14. 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 KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/286:30 pmFRA - BUD
1 stop4h 40mKLM
Thu 1/812:10 pmBUD - FRA
1 stop10h 15mKLM
Deal found 12/14$306
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/12. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/139:30 pmFRA - BUD
Nonstop1h 35mLufthansa
Wed 12/176:20 amBUD - FRA
Nonstop1h 45mLufthansa
Deal found 12/12$310
This Lufthansa deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/14. 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 Lufthansa is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/269:45 pmFRA - BUD
Nonstop1h 35mLufthansa
Wed 1/712:20 pmBUD - FRA
Nonstop1h 45mLufthansa
Deal found 12/14$311
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/13. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/297:45 amFRA - BUD
Nonstop1h 35mMultiple Airlines
Fri 1/25:50 pmBUD - FRA
1 stop16h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/13$328
This Lufthansa deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/14. 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 Lufthansa is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/269:45 pmFRA - BUD
Nonstop1h 35mLufthansa
Tue 1/66:05 amBUD - FRA
Nonstop1h 45mLufthansa
Deal found 12/14$329

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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Frankfurt (FRA) 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 14, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$179
(Air Serbia)

One-way from

$105
(Mytrip)

Popular in

October

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$285

Good round-trip deal

$263 or less

Good one-way deal

$163 or less
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 10% potential increase in price ($29 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($9 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Frankfurt 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 14, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Budapest that are best for you.

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Frankfurt am MainBudapest

FRA - BUD

FRABUD

Frankfurt am Main

Mon 2/2

9:55 am-2:45 pm

1 stop4h 50m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Thu 2/5

11:25 am-9:10 am

1 stop21h 45m

$180

Frankfurt am MainBudapest

FRA - BUD

FRABUD

Frankfurt am Main

Thu 2/12

9:55 am-2:45 pm

1 stop4h 50m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Tue 2/17

3:15 pm-9:10 am

1 stop17h 55m

$180

Frankfurt am MainBudapest

FRA - BUD

FRABUD

Frankfurt am Main

Wed 2/4

8:25 pm-10:55 am

1 stop14h 30m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Sun 3/8

3:15 pm-9:10 am

1 stop17h 55m

$181

Frankfurt am MainBudapest

FRA - BUD

FRABUD

Frankfurt am Main

Fri 2/6

8:25 pm-2:45 pm

1 stop18h 20m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Tue 3/3

3:15 pm-9:10 am

1 stop17h 55m

$181

Frankfurt am MainBudapest

FRA - BUD

FRABUD

Frankfurt am Main

Wed 1/28

8:25 pm-2:45 pm

1 stop18h 20m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Wed 2/4

3:15 pm-7:40 pm

1 stop4h 25m

$181

Frankfurt am MainBudapest

FRA - BUD

FRABUD

Frankfurt am Main

Thu 5/21

9:50 am-2:40 pm

1 stop4h 50m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Sun 5/24

3:15 pm-9:00 am

1 stop17h 45m

$181

Frankfurt am MainBudapest

FRA - BUD

FRABUD

Frankfurt am Main

Mon 6/8

9:50 am-2:40 pm

1 stop4h 50m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Sat 6/13

3:15 pm-7:30 pm

1 stop4h 15m

$181

Frankfurt am MainBudapest

FRA - BUD

FRABUD

Frankfurt am Main

Thu 2/5

9:55 am-2:45 pm

1 stop4h 50m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Tue 3/3

3:15 pm-9:10 am

1 stop17h 55m

$181

Frankfurt am MainBudapest

FRA - BUD

FRABUD

Frankfurt am Main

Fri 1/23

9:55 am-2:45 pm

1 stop4h 50m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Sun 2/1

9:55 pm-9:10 am

1 stop11h 15m

$181

Frankfurt am MainBudapest

FRA - BUD

FRABUD

Frankfurt am Main

Mon 2/2

8:25 pm-2:45 pm

1 stop18h 20m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Thu 3/5

3:15 pm-9:10 am

1 stop17h 55m

$181

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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 Frankfurt to Budapest in December.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star

*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 Frankfurt am Main Airport-Budapest flights, users find the pricing of eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on Frankfurt am Main Airport-Budapest flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Frankfurt am Main Airport-Budapest flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Frankfurt am Main 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 Frankfurt am Main 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 Frankfurt to Budapest

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Budapest from Frankfurt with our price prediction graph.
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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Budapest

How far ahead should I book a flight from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Budapest?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Frankfurt to Budapest. Price data was last updated on December 12, 2025.

Booking 76 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Budapest. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Budapest?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Budapest (average of $40). Flying from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Budapest in October is currently the most expensive (average of $115). 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 FRA to BUD?

Find hourly flight availability from Frankfurt 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 14, 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Budapest in the evening. By choosing this option you can save up to 32% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the afternoon.

The best insider tips for Frankfurt am Main Airport to Budapest flights

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Cheapflights partnered with top experts to bring you the best recommendations for your Frankfurt am Main Airport to Budapest trip
Airports
FRA

Book a free security slot via FRA SmartWay to save time. Available 72 hours before departure for T1A, T1B, and T2 Schengen areas.

Read more about FRABy Blane Bachelor
BUD

Take the 100E Airport Express bus for a convenient 30-40 minute ride to Budapest's city center. It runs 24 hours with frequent departures.

Read more about BUDBy John Walton
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John Walton

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Blane Bachelor

Blane Bachelor

Expert on FRA

Blane Bachelor

Blane Bachelor

Blane Bachelor is a journalist and editor specializing in travel and aviation who writes regularly for top global outlets. Born and raised in Florida, Blane has worked and lived in four countries, including the Netherlands, where she’s currently based with her family. Her favorite way to get to know a new destination is by running or riding a bike around town – or hearing a spooky ghost story about local history. She will always choose the window seat.

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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 December 14, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Ryanair and Lufthansa from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Budapest. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Ryanair
6.9
Okay
5,218 reviews

Boarding

6.7

Food

6.0

Comfort

6.5

Overall

6.9

Crew

7.5

Entertainment

5.6

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Aug 2023

HHN - STN

Flight was cancelled and Ryanair refuses to refund because the email address and phone number to the booking reference would be wrong. This is absolutely ridiculous. I have used only one address and number for the whole booking process. I've contacted Kiwi.com about the issue but no reply. This is a rip-off!
Ryanair
6.9
Okay
5,218 reviews
Ryanair
6.9
Okay
5,218 reviews

Boarding

6.7

Food

6.0

Comfort

6.5

Overall

6.9

Crew

7.5

Entertainment

5.6

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Aug 2023

HHN - STN

Flight was cancelled and Ryanair refuses to refund because the email address and phone number to the booking reference would be wrong. This is absolutely ridiculous. I have used only one address and number for the whole booking process. I've contacted Kiwi.com about the issue but no reply. This is a rip-off!
Lufthansa
6.8
Okay
7,626 reviews
Ryanair
6.9
Okay
5,218 reviews

Boarding

6.7

Food

6.0

Comfort

6.5

Overall

6.9

Crew

7.5

Entertainment

5.6

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Aug 2023

HHN - STN

Flight was cancelled and Ryanair refuses to refund because the email address and phone number to the booking reference would be wrong. This is absolutely ridiculous. I have used only one address and number for the whole booking process. I've contacted Kiwi.com about the issue but no reply. This is a rip-off!

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Frankfurt 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 Frankfurt am Main?

    Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl (BUD) is the airport you will fly into if you book a flight from Frankfurt am Main to Budapest. You should not have trouble finding flights to Ferenc Liszt Intl from Frankfurt am Main; the airport handles an average of 13 inbound flights from Frankfurt am Main per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 2 airlines have flights to the Budapest airport from Frankfurt am Main. It is only a 10.3 mi journey from Ferenc Liszt Intl (BUD) to Budapest’s city center.

  • How long is the flight from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Budapest?

    There are many flights that can get you from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Budapest in 4h 50m. Fly via Air Serbia to get the fastest option. Airlines will cover a distance of 519 mi.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Budapest round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Budapest is Ryanair. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $40 on this airline. An additional option worth looking into is Lufthansa, starting at $193. These flights start at 84% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Budapest one-way?

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $29 on Ryanair. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Air Serbia from $107 and Lufthansa from $144 one-way.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Budapest?

    Before booking your flight to Budapest from Frankfurt am Main Airport, check out the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: Thai Airways (87%), Ethiopian Air (87%), ANA( 85%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Budapest?

    While on average a flight from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Budapest is generally $326, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $155. When looking at the most popular route, (Frankfurt am Main - Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl), you can expect to pay $56 for that flight.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Frankfurt 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 Frankfurt am Main Airport to Budapest?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Budapest (average of $40). Flying from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Budapest in October is currently the most expensive (average of $115). 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 Frankfurt to Budapest

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Frankfurt 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 14, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
RyanairCheapest$40Average$96FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
LufthansaCheapest$196Average$289FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%

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