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$329+ Cheap flights from Columbus (CMH) 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 12/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CMH — BUD
Nov 27 — Dec 41
Thu 11/27
Thu 12/4
1 adult, Economy
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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 October 28, 2025.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/26. 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.
Thu 12/411:00 amCMH - BUD
3 stops23h 15mUnited Airlines
Sun 12/76:20 amBUD - CMH
2 stops33h 10mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/26$563
This SmartFares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/26. 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 SmartFares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 11/287:50 pmCMH - BUD
2 stops14h 25mMultiple Airlines
Mon 12/16:20 pmBUD - CMH
2 stops30h 43mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/26$689
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/26. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/132:20 pmCMH - BUD
2 stops19h 55mLufthansa
Sun 11/166:20 amBUD - CMH
2 stops20h 19mLufthansa
Deal found 10/26$748
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/26. 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.
Thu 11/131:09 pmCMH - BUD
2 stops14h 06mMultiple Airlines
Sun 11/162:20 pmBUD - CMH
2 stops15h 21mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/26$763
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. 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.
Thu 11/137:50 pmCMH - BUD
2 stops14h 25mUnited Airlines
Sun 11/162:20 pmBUD - CMH
2 stops15h 21mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/28$764
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/26. 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.
Wed 11/1210:30 amCMH - BUD
3 stops19h 05mAir Canada
Wed 11/196:20 amBUD - CMH
2 stops20h 36mAir Canada
Deal found 10/26$773
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/26. 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 11/44:05 pmCMH - BUD
2 stops18h 10mUnited Airlines
Thu 11/202:25 pmBUD - CMH
2 stops36h 31mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/26$785
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/27. 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.
Thu 12/114:07 pmCMH - BUD
2 stops13h 13mBritish Airways
Thu 12/186:25 pmBUD - CMH
2 stops28h 58mBritish Airways
Deal found 10/27$797
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/26. 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.
Thu 11/201:09 pmCMH - BUD
2 stops14h 06mMultiple Airlines
Sun 11/232:20 pmBUD - CMH
2 stops15h 21mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/26$803
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/26. 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.
Fri 11/149:42 amCMH - BUD
3 stops22h 23mMultiple Airlines
Mon 11/172:55 pmBUD - CMH
3 stops30h 28mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/26$864
This Brussels Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/26. 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 Brussels Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 11/283:05 pmCMH - BUD
3 stops26h 00mBrussels Airlines
Mon 12/15:50 pmBUD - CMH
2 stops31h 13mBrussels Airlines
Deal found 10/26$919
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/26. 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.
Thu 12/49:30 amCMH - BUD
3 stops28h 10mMultiple Airlines
Sun 12/79:50 pmBUD - CMH
3 stops29h 06mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/26$920

Cheap flight deals from Columbus to Budapest

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Columbus (CMH) 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 October 28, 2025.

Most accurate provider

Mytrip
3 stars

Most trusted provider

Mytrip
3 stars

Round-trip from

$560
(Cheapflightsfares)

One-way from

$329
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$700
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One-way flight from Columbus to Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 20% potential increase in price ($213 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease ($43 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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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 October 28, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Columbus Airport to Budapest that are best for you.

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Columbus

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Budapest

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Depart

Return

Price

ColumbusBudapest

CMH - BUD

CMHBUD

Columbus

Sat 2/7

10:31 am-12:35 pm

2 stops20h 04m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Sun 2/15

2:20 pm-8:56 pm

2 stops36h 36m

$561

ColumbusBudapest

CMH - BUD

CMHBUD

Columbus

Thu 12/4

11:00 am-4:15 pm

3 stops23h 15m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Sun 12/7

6:20 am-9:30 am

2 stops33h 10m

$563

ColumbusBudapest

CMH - BUD

CMHBUD

Columbus

Mon 1/5

1:01 pm-11:30 am

2 stops16h 29m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Sun 1/11

6:55 am-5:59 pm

2 stops17h 04m

$630

ColumbusBudapest

CMH - BUD

CMHBUD

Columbus

Wed 4/1

6:00 pm-11:35 pm

2 stops23h 35m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Sat 5/9

6:05 am-5:11 pm

2 stops17h 06m

$655

ColumbusBudapest

CMH - BUD

CMHBUD

Columbus

Wed 4/1

2:36 pm-10:50 am

2 stops14h 14m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Sun 4/5

7:25 am-6:52 pm

2 stops17h 27m

$667

ColumbusBudapest

CMH - BUD

CMHBUD

Columbus

Fri 11/28

7:50 pm-4:15 pm

2 stops14h 25m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Mon 12/1

6:20 pm-7:03 pm

2 stops30h 43m

$689

ColumbusBudapest

CMH - BUD

CMHBUD

Columbus

Thu 11/13

2:20 pm-4:15 pm

2 stops19h 55m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Sun 11/16

6:20 am-8:39 pm

2 stops20h 19m

$748

ColumbusBudapest

CMH - BUD

CMHBUD

Columbus

Thu 11/13

1:09 pm-9:15 am

2 stops14h 06m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Sun 11/16

2:20 pm-11:41 pm

2 stops15h 21m

$763

ColumbusBudapest

CMH - BUD

CMHBUD

Columbus

Fri 12/5

11:14 am-2:05 pm

3 stops44h 51m

$329

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

Deals found on 10/27

Compare providers for flights from Columbus 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 Columbus to Budapest in October.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
AranGrantPrice 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 Columbus Airport-Budapest flights, users find the pricing of Mytrip to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. Mytrip Users can find the same prices on Columbus Airport-Budapest flight deals on Cheapflights vs. Mytrip >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Columbus Airport-Budapest flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Columbus Airport-Budapest flights, Cheapflights users trust Mytrip the most. Mytrip 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 Columbus 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 Columbus to Budapest

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

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

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

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Columbus Airport to Budapest (average of $516). Flying from Columbus Airport to Budapest in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,280). 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 October 28, 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from Columbus Airport to Budapest at noon. By choosing this option you can save up to 15% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the afternoon.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Columbus Airport 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 October 28, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown United Airlines, American Airlines, and Lufthansa from Columbus 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.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,996 reviews

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Food

6.6

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Sebrena,Oct 2025

IAH - RSW

The worst that I have ever experienced in my life so bad if it was free I'm not ever going to use your Airline again I dont believe ..... very disappointed 😞 😔0000000000000
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,996 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,996 reviews

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Food

6.6

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Sebrena,Oct 2025

IAH - RSW

The worst that I have ever experienced in my life so bad if it was free I'm not ever going to use your Airline again I dont believe ..... very disappointed 😞 😔0000000000000
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,034 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,996 reviews

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Food

6.6

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Sebrena,Oct 2025

IAH - RSW

The worst that I have ever experienced in my life so bad if it was free I'm not ever going to use your Airline again I dont believe ..... very disappointed 😞 😔0000000000000
Lufthansa
6.8
Okay
7,532 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,996 reviews

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Food

6.6

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Sebrena,Oct 2025

IAH - RSW

The worst that I have ever experienced in my life so bad if it was free I'm not ever going to use your Airline again I dont believe ..... very disappointed 😞 😔0000000000000

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?

    If you book a flight to Budapest from Columbus, 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 Columbus to Ferenc Liszt Intl per day from 3 different airlines.

  • How long is the flight from Columbus Airport to Budapest?

    Airlines like United Airlines and American Airlines fly from Columbus Airport to Budapest in about 16h 29m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 3h 35m. There are 4738 mi between Columbus Airport 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 Airport to Budapest round-trip?

    American Airlines, at $568, was found to be the cheapest airline from Columbus Airport to Budapest.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Lufthansa and United Airlines. Users have found that American Airlines is 32% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • 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 Airport to Budapest?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Columbus Airport to Budapest (average of $516). Flying from Columbus Airport to Budapest in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,280). 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 October 28, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$568Average$717FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
LufthansaCheapest$631Average$1,101FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
United AirlinesCheapest$637Average$868FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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