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$206+ Cheap flights from New York, NY (NYC) to Budapest (BUD)

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NYC — BUD
Mar 5 — Mar 121
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Cheapest flights from New York to Budapest
Explore the most affordable flight options available from New York to Budapest. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on February 3, 2026.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. 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.
Mon 2/2310:00 pm
EWR
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BUD
1 stop10h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 3/92:55 pm
BUD
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EWR
1 stop29h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/2$364
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. 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.
Sun 3/2211:00 pm
EWR
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BUD
1 stop15h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 4/711:15 am
BUD
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EWR
1 stop32h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/2$366
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. 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.
Tue 2/248:50 pm
EWR
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BUD
1 stop9h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 3/107:50 am
BUD
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EWR
1 stop12h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/2$370
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. 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.
Mon 2/238:50 pm
EWR
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BUD
1 stop9h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 3/107:50 am
BUD
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EWR
1 stop12h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/2$371
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/1. 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.
Mon 3/210:00 pm
EWR
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BUD
1 stop15h 10m
SWISS
Mon 3/98:00 pm
BUD
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EWR
1 stop30h 30m
SWISS
Deal found 2/1$373
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. 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.
Mon 2/95:55 pm
EWR
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BUD
1 stop14h 15m
Austrian Airlines
Mon 2/232:55 pm
BUD
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EWR
1 stop29h 20m
Austrian Airlines
Deal found 2/2$374
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. 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.
Tue 2/38:50 pm
EWR
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BUD
1 stop9h 45m
Lufthansa
Tue 2/101:20 pm
BUD
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EWR
1 stop11h 45m
Lufthansa
Deal found 2/2$375
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/1. 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.
Mon 2/235:55 pm
EWR
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BUD
1 stop14h 15m
Austrian Airlines
Mon 3/22:55 pm
BUD
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EWR
1 stop29h 20m
Austrian Airlines
Deal found 2/1$376
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. 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.
Tue 2/1710:00 pm
EWR
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BUD
1 stop10h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 3/37:50 am
BUD
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EWR
1 stop12h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/2$379
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. 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.
Wed 2/185:55 pm
EWR
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BUD
1 stop14h 15m
Austrian Airlines
Tue 3/37:50 am
BUD
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EWR
1 stop12h 25m
Austrian Airlines
Deal found 2/2$380
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/1. 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.
Tue 3/2411:00 pm
EWR
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BUD
1 stop15h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 4/711:15 am
BUD
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EWR
1 stop32h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/1$381
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/1. 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.
Mon 4/209:45 pm
EWR
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BUD
1 stop29h 10m
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Thu 4/306:45 am
BUD
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EWR
1 stop13h 10m
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Deal found 2/1$382

Find flight deals from New York to Budapest

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from New York (NYC) 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 3, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$364
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$206
(Mytrip)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$592
Provider with most accurate pricing for New York (NYC)-Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl flight deals.
Provider most trusted by Cheapflights users for New York (NYC)-Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl flights.
From New York (NYC) to Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl
One-way flight from New York (NYC) to Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 14% potential increase in price ($102 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($14 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in February 2026

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Customize your flight search to find flights from New York 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 3, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from New York to Budapest that are best for you.

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Tue 4/28

12:20 pm-5:40 pm

2 stops23h 20m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Wed 5/6

12:05 pm-11:00 pm

2 stops16h 55m

$402

NewarkBudapest

EWR - BUD

EWRBUD

Newark

Tue 2/24

10:00 pm-2:05 pm

1 stop10h 05m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Mon 3/9

8:00 pm-9:30 pm

1 stop30h 30m

$412

NewarkBudapest

EWR - BUD

EWRBUD

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Tue 3/3

10:00 pm-10:45 pm

1 stop18h 45m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Wed 3/18

6:15 am-9:30 pm

1 stop20h 15m

$412

NewarkBudapest

EWR - BUD

EWRBUD

Newark

Sun 4/19

9:45 pm-8:55 am

1 stop29h 10m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Wed 5/6

9:40 am-8:15 pm

1 stop16h 35m

$412

NewarkBudapest

EWR - BUD

EWRBUD

Newark

Mon 3/2

10:00 pm-2:05 pm

1 stop10h 05m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Tue 3/17

2:55 pm-9:30 pm

1 stop11h 35m

$412

NewarkBudapest

EWR - BUD

EWRBUD

Newark

Mon 3/2

10:00 pm-7:10 pm

1 stop15h 10m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Wed 3/18

2:55 pm-9:30 pm

1 stop11h 35m

$412

NewarkBudapest

EWR - BUD

EWRBUD

Newark

Mon 3/2

10:00 pm-7:10 pm

1 stop15h 10m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Mon 3/16

8:00 pm-9:30 pm

1 stop30h 30m

$412

NewarkBudapest

EWR - BUD

EWRBUD

Newark

Wed 3/4

10:00 pm-7:05 pm

1 stop15h 05m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Mon 3/16

8:00 pm-9:30 pm

1 stop30h 30m

$413

NewarkBudapest

EWR - BUD

EWRBUD

Newark

Wed 3/4

10:00 pm-7:05 pm

1 stop15h 05m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Wed 3/18

2:55 pm-9:30 pm

1 stop11h 35m

$413

NewarkBudapest

EWR - BUD

EWRBUD

Newark

Mon 3/9

8:25 pm-2:05 pm

2 stops12h 40m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Tue 3/17

9:40 am-9:30 pm

1 stop16h 50m

$417

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Compare providers for flights from New York to Budapest

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 New York to Budapest in February.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*2 stars
OvagoPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
MytripPrice 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 New York-Budapest flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on New York-Budapest flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from New York-Budapest flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on New York-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 New York-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 New York to Budapest

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

Everything you need to know about your flight from New York to Budapest

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from New York to Budapest. Price data was last updated on January 30, 2026.

The best time to book flights from New York to Budapest is 40 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.

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York to Budapest (average of $378). Flying from New York to Budapest in May is currently the most expensive (average of $496). 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’s the top layover airport for flights from New York to Budapest?

Share of 1-stop round-trip flights from New York to Budapest chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same layover each way.

Dublin (DUB) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 38% of 1-stop itineraries from New York to Budapest on Cheapflights.

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

Average round-trip fare for 1-stop flights from New York to Budapest, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same layover each way.

Copenhagen (CPH) is the most affordable 1-stop option, with an average round-trip price of $471.

What’s the fastest layover option from New York to Budapest?

Shortest average travel time for 1-stop one-way flights from New York to Budapest, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by layover airport.

Flights via Zurich (ZRH) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 10h 30m.

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

Average layover duration for 1-stop one-way flights from New York to Budapest, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

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

How often are flights from New York to Budapest delayed?

About 50% of weekly flights between New York and Budapest have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 60 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for New York to Budapest flights?

Historically, flights departing in the early afternoon are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the evening tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Wednesday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Wednesday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on New York to Budapest flights?

Over the last year, LOT have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 100% of flights being delayed.

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 3, 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with SWISS, LOT, and United Airlines from New York 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.

Comfort

7.4

Crew

8.3

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.6

Entertainment

6.8

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Henriette,Dec 2025

ZRH - JNB

The flight was good but again my luggage was delayed. The 2nd time now. I know it us at the airlines fault but maybe there have to be more control on which luggage on on which plane. Especially if a flight has been delayed.

Comfort

7.4

Crew

8.3

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.6

Entertainment

6.8

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Henriette,Dec 2025

ZRH - JNB

The flight was good but again my luggage was delayed. The 2nd time now. I know it us at the airlines fault but maybe there have to be more control on which luggage on on which plane. Especially if a flight has been delayed.

Comfort

7.4

Crew

8.3

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.6

Entertainment

6.8

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Henriette,Dec 2025

ZRH - JNB

The flight was good but again my luggage was delayed. The 2nd time now. I know it us at the airlines fault but maybe there have to be more control on which luggage on on which plane. Especially if a flight has been delayed.

Comfort

7.4

Crew

8.3

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.6

Entertainment

6.8

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Henriette,Dec 2025

ZRH - JNB

The flight was good but again my luggage was delayed. The 2nd time now. I know it us at the airlines fault but maybe there have to be more control on which luggage on on which plane. Especially if a flight has been delayed.

Comfort

7.4

Crew

8.3

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.6

Entertainment

6.8

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Henriette,Dec 2025

ZRH - JNB

The flight was good but again my luggage was delayed. The 2nd time now. I know it us at the airlines fault but maybe there have to be more control on which luggage on on which plane. Especially if a flight has been delayed.

Comfort

7.4

Crew

8.3

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.6

Entertainment

6.8

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Henriette,Dec 2025

ZRH - JNB

The flight was good but again my luggage was delayed. The 2nd time now. I know it us at the airlines fault but maybe there have to be more control on which luggage on on which plane. Especially if a flight has been delayed.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from New York 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 New York?

    If you book a flight to Budapest from New York, 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 New York to Ferenc Liszt Intl per day from 18 different airlines.

  • How long is the flight from New York to Budapest?

    Airlines like SWISS, United Airlines, and British Airways fly from New York to Budapest in about 10h 05m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 14h 25m. Airlines will cover a distance of 4369 mi. 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 New York to Budapest round-trip?

    Aer Lingus, at $379, was found to be the cheapest airline from New York to Budapest.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Finnair and Austrian Airlines. You may be able to fly from New York to Budapest for 38% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from New York to Budapest one-way?

    The cheapest airline one-way is Aer Lingus, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $207. However, be on the lookout for offers from British Airways and Air Serbia, as they are both options that can get you from New York to Budapest for a low price.

  • What are the most popular routes from New York to Budapest?

  • Where are the most common layover locations when flying from New York to Budapest?

  • What are some popular things to do or see while on a layover in London?

    Hyde Park, Buckingham Palace, and Piccadilly Circus are the most popular attractions in London if you're in need of something to do during your layover. Hyde Park, Buckingham Palace, and Piccadilly Circus can be visited by traveling about 12.5 mi, 13.7 mi, and 14.1 mi respectively from London Heathrow. Those landing in London looking to spend some time exploring during their layover can rent a car for about $33 per day.

  • What are some popular points of interest to see during a layover in Zurich?

    Zurich travelers tend to visit Lindenhof, Schweizerisches Nationalmuseum, and Haus Konstruktiv more than any other notable places. Those on a layover in Zurich interested in visiting Lindenhof, Schweizerisches Nationalmuseum, or Haus Konstruktiv can do so by traveling 5.9 mi, 5.5 mi, and 6.0 mi, respectively from Zurich. Those landing in Zurich looking to spend some time exploring during their layover can rent a car for about $58 per day.

  • What are points of interest worth seeing during a layover in Frankfurt am Main?

    Römerberg, Oper Frankfurt, and Konstablerwache are currently the most popular points of interest in Frankfurt am Main. Römerberg, Oper Frankfurt, and Konstablerwache can be accessed by traveling approximately 7.4 mi, 7.0 mi, and 7.7 mi, respectively from Frankfurt am Main. Travelers in need of a car in Frankfurt am Main can rent one for about $45 per day.

  • Where are the least popular layover locations for New York to Budapest flights?

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from New York to Budapest?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from New York 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 New York to Budapest?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York to Budapest (average of $378). Flying from New York to Budapest in May is currently the most expensive (average of $496). 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 New York to Budapest

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from New York 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 3, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Aer LingusCheapest$379Average$686FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
FinnairCheapest$385Average$575FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
Austrian AirlinesCheapest$391Average$694FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
American AirlinesCheapest$391Average$502FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SWISSCheapest$395Average$637FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
LufthansaCheapest$398Average$766FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
Air SerbiaCheapest$401Average$642FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Air FranceCheapest$419Average$774FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
LOTCheapest$425Average$743FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
United AirlinesCheapest$427Average$722FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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