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$340+ 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 11/30. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CMH — BUD
Aug 23 — Aug 301
Sun 8/23
Sun 8/30
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 July 24, 2026.

This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/20. 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.
Thu 11/197:50 pm
CMH
-
BUD
2 stops14h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 11/272:25 pm
BUD
-
CMH
2 stops36h 47m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/20$787
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/20. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/182:15 pm
CMH
-
BUD
2 stops17h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 8/247:35 pm
BUD
-
CMH
2 stops25h 47m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/20$797
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/20. 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 12/169:30 am
CMH
-
BUD
2 stops24h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 12/222:25 pm
BUD
-
CMH
2 stops36h 47m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/20$804
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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 12/169:30 am
CMH
-
BUD
2 stops24h 45m
United Airlines
Tue 12/2210:00 am
BUD
-
CMH
2 stops18h 32m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/24$810
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/20. 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.
Tue 8/1810:39 am
CMH
-
BUD
1 stop15h 31m
American Airlines
Mon 8/2410:05 am
BUD
-
CMH
1 stop13h 05m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/20$844
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/22. 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.
Sun 8/238:06 am
CMH
-
BUD
1 stop18h 04m
American Airlines
Tue 9/810:05 am
BUD
-
CMH
1 stop13h 05m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/22$848
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/20. 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 11/217:59 pm
CMH
-
BUD
2 stops14h 16m
United Airlines
Fri 11/272:25 pm
BUD
-
CMH
2 stops36h 47m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/20$860
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/23. 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.
Mon 9/77:59 pm
CMH
-
BUD
2 stops14h 51m
United Airlines
Mon 9/149:45 am
BUD
-
CMH
2 stops41h 05m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/23$862
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/23. 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.
Wed 9/237:59 pm
CMH
-
BUD
2 stops14h 51m
Lufthansa
Fri 10/95:55 am
BUD
-
CMH
2 stops24h 04m
Lufthansa
Deal found 7/23$872

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 July 24, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$787
(FlightHub)

One-way from

$340
(Gotogate)

Popular in

May

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$837
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 15% potential increase in price ($152 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($36 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
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 July 24, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Columbus Airport to Budapest that are best for you.

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

ColumbusBudapest

CMH - BUD

CMHBUD

Columbus

Wed 12/16

9:30 am-4:15 pm

2 stops24h 45m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Tue 12/22

2:25 pm-9:12 pm

2 stops36h 47m

$808

ColumbusBudapest

CMH - BUD

CMHBUD

Columbus

Wed 12/16

9:30 am-4:15 pm

2 stops24h 45m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Tue 12/22

10:00 am-10:32 pm

2 stops18h 32m

$810

ColumbusBudapest

CMH - BUD

CMHBUD

Columbus

Mon 9/7

7:59 pm-4:50 pm

2 stops14h 51m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Mon 9/14

9:45 am-8:50 pm

2 stops41h 05m

$862

ColumbusBudapest

CMH - BUD

CMHBUD

Columbus

Wed 9/23

10:39 am-8:10 am

1 stop15h 31m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Fri 10/9

12:05 pm-11:24 pm

2 stops17h 19m

$900

ColumbusBudapest

CMH - BUD

CMHBUD

Columbus

Fri 11/20

9:30 am-9:10 pm

2 stops29h 40m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Sat 11/28

6:30 am-9:12 pm

2 stops20h 42m

$982

ColumbusBudapest

CMH - BUD

CMHBUD

Columbus

Sat 11/21

7:59 pm-4:15 pm

2 stops14h 16m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Sun 11/29

6:30 am-9:12 pm

2 stops20h 42m

$1,183

ColumbusBudapest

CMH - BUD

CMHBUD

Columbus

Fri 9/25

3:14 pm-11:50 pm

3 stops26h 36m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Fri 10/2

6:35 am-7:01 pm

2 stops18h 26m

$1,465

ColumbusBudapest

CMH - BUD

CMHBUD

Columbus

Sun 10/11

9:55 am-8:55 am

2 stops17h 00m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Sat 10/17

1:20 pm-1:31 pm

3 stops30h 11m

$1,780

ColumbusBudapest

CMH - BUD

CMHBUD

Columbus

Fri 9/4

2:12 pm-10:35 am

2 stops14h 23m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Mon 9/14

6:45 am-7:08 pm

2 stops18h 23m

$5,411
Quickest round-trip

ColumbusBudapest

CMH - BUD

CMHBUD

Columbus

Fri 9/4

4:05 pm-9:40 am

1 stop11h 35m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Wed 9/16

11:45 am-8:21 pm

1 stop14h 36m

$5,513

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Deals found on 7/22

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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 July.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
OvagoPrice 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 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.
Estimated round-trip price
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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 $501). Flying from Columbus Airport to Budapest in May is currently the most expensive (average of $1,227). 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?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

Columbus Airport to Budapest flights typically cost between $870 and $1,069 in November.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was $787 on Multiple Airlines (Nov 19-Nov 27).

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 24, 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
10,026 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Food

6.6

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

ROHIT,Jun 2026

IND - EWR

It should not be delayed by 2 hours. I missed the important event due to this
United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,026 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,026 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Food

6.6

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

ROHIT,Jun 2026

IND - EWR

It should not be delayed by 2 hours. I missed the important event due to this
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,842 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,026 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Food

6.6

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

ROHIT,Jun 2026

IND - EWR

It should not be delayed by 2 hours. I missed the important event due to this
Lufthansa
6.8
Okay
8,156 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,026 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Food

6.6

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

ROHIT,Jun 2026

IND - EWR

It should not be delayed by 2 hours. I missed the important event due to this
British Airways
6.7
Okay
8,129 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,026 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Food

6.6

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

ROHIT,Jun 2026

IND - EWR

It should not be delayed by 2 hours. I missed the important event due to this

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 4 different airlines.

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

    Airlines like United Airlines and British Airways fly from Columbus Airport to Budapest in about 15h 31m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 9h 14m. 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 34% 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 May is currently the most expensive (average of $1,227). 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 4 airlines flying from Columbus to Budapest

Discover the top 4 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 24, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$549Average$868FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
LufthansaCheapest$549Average$714FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
American AirlinesCheapest$583Average$826FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
British AirwaysCheapest$633Average$1,015FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%

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