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$511+ 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 5/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CMH — BUD
Apr 9 — Apr 161
Thu 4/9
Thu 4/16
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 March 10, 2026.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/8. 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.
Sat 12/57:45 pm
CMH
-
BUD
2 stops32h 40m
United Airlines
Wed 12/910:05 am
BUD
-
CMH
2 stops16h 40m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/8$624
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/7. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/177:00 am
CMH
-
BUD
2 stops44h 45m
Scandinavian Airlines
Mon 8/317:50 pm
BUD
-
CMH
2 stops32h 19m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 3/7$643
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/9. 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 Justfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 4/67:40 pm
CMH
-
BUD
2 stops21h 50m
Lufthansa
Tue 4/212:25 pm
BUD
-
CMH
2 stops15h 34m
Lufthansa
Deal found 3/9$646
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/9. 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.
Wed 5/610:36 am
CMH
-
BUD
2 stops24h 14m
United Airlines
Tue 5/125:55 am
BUD
-
CMH
2 stops15h 27m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/9$652
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/7. 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 8/171:00 pm
CMH
-
BUD
1 stop13h 10m
British Airways
Mon 8/315:45 pm
BUD
-
CMH
2 stops33h 34m
British Airways
Deal found 3/7$653
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/6. 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 stops20h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 8/317:10 pm
BUD
-
CMH
2 stops31h 24m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/6$657
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/7. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/2111:22 am
CMH
-
BUD
2 stops18h 28m
Delta
Tue 4/2811:25 am
BUD
-
CMH
2 stops19h 18m
Delta
Deal found 3/7$658
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/9. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/1711:10 am
CMH
-
BUD
2 stops15h 45m
SWISS
Mon 8/317:10 pm
BUD
-
CMH
2 stops31h 24m
SWISS
Deal found 3/9$660
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/9. 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 5/65:17 pm
CMH
-
BUD
2 stops17h 48m
British Airways
Tue 5/127:20 am
BUD
-
CMH
2 stops16h 46m
British Airways
Deal found 3/9$662
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/5. 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 8/177:51 pm
CMH
-
BUD
2 stops14h 59m
Lufthansa
Mon 8/317:35 pm
BUD
-
CMH
2 stops29h 18m
Lufthansa
Deal found 3/5$664

Find 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 March 10, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$643
(KAYAK)

One-way from

$511
(oojo)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$644
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 22% potential increase in price ($229 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 March 10, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Columbus Airport to Budapest that are best for you.

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Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

ColumbusBudapest

CMH - BUD

CMHBUD

Columbus

Mon 8/17

7:00 am-9:45 am

2 stops44h 45m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Mon 8/31

7:50 pm-10:09 pm

2 stops32h 19m

$643

ColumbusBudapest

CMH - BUD

CMHBUD

Columbus

Wed 5/6

10:36 am-4:50 pm

2 stops24h 14m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Tue 5/12

5:55 am-3:22 pm

2 stops15h 27m

$652

ColumbusBudapest

CMH - BUD

CMHBUD

Columbus

Mon 8/17

1:00 pm-8:10 am

1 stop13h 10m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Mon 8/31

5:45 pm-9:19 pm

2 stops33h 34m

$653

ColumbusBudapest

CMH - BUD

CMHBUD

Columbus

Mon 8/17

2:15 pm-4:50 pm

2 stops20h 35m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Mon 8/31

8:00 pm-8:34 pm

2 stops30h 34m

$657
Quickest round-trip

ColumbusBudapest

CMH - BUD

CMHBUD

Columbus

Wed 5/6

5:17 pm-5:05 pm

2 stops17h 48m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Tue 5/12

7:20 am-6:06 pm

2 stops16h 46m

$662

ColumbusBudapest

CMH - BUD

CMHBUD

Columbus

Mon 3/23

2:24 pm-9:10 pm

2 stops25h 46m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Mon 3/30

9:10 am-4:57 pm

2 stops37h 47m

$761

ColumbusBudapest

CMH - BUD

CMHBUD

Columbus

Mon 5/18

9:55 am-6:15 pm

2 stops26h 20m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Tue 5/26

5:55 am-3:22 pm

2 stops15h 27m

$769

ColumbusBudapest

CMH - BUD

CMHBUD

Columbus

Wed 5/6

2:52 pm-5:40 pm

2 stops20h 48m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Sat 5/16

12:05 pm-11:22 pm

2 stops17h 17m

$770

ColumbusBudapest

CMH - BUD

CMHBUD

Columbus

Tue 3/24

11:21 am-11:40 am

2 stops19h 19m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Mon 3/30

11:25 am-11:59 pm

2 stops18h 34m

$798

ColumbusBudapest

CMH - BUD

CMHBUD

Columbus

Wed 4/1

7:40 pm-4:50 pm

2 stops15h 10m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Sun 4/5

2:15 pm-7:01 pm

2 stops34h 46m

$819

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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 March.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*2 stars
MytripPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
OvagoPrice Accuracy2 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 FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Columbus Airport-Budapest flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >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 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 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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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 $501). Flying from Columbus Airport to Budapest in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,155). 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.

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 March 10, 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown United Airlines,American Airlines, andLufthansa 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
9,409 reviews

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.6

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
9,409 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,409 reviews

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.6

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
7.1
Good
11,414 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,409 reviews

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.6

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
7,841 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,409 reviews

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.6

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?

    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 Scandinavian Airlines, United Airlines, and British Airways fly from Columbus Airport to Budapest in about 13h 10m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 31h 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?

    United Airlines, at $549, was found to be the cheapest airline from Columbus Airport to Budapest.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Lufthansa and American Airlines. Users have found that United 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 $501). Flying from Columbus Airport to Budapest in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,155). 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 March 10, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$549Average$777FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
LufthansaCheapest$549Average$805FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
American AirlinesCheapest$583Average$768FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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