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$82+ Cheap flights from Zurich (ZRH) 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 7/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ZRH — BUD
Jun 12 — Jun 191
Fri 6/12
Fri 6/19
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Zurich to Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl are usually found in January or February, booked 73 days in advance, depart on a Saturday or Tuesday and return on a Saturday

Cheap flight deals from Zurich to Budapest

Cheapest flights from Zurich to Budapest
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Zurich to Budapest. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on May 13, 2026.

This Air Serbia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/10. 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.
Thu 6/113:10 pm
ZRH
-
BUD
1 stop23h 30m
Air Serbia
Sun 6/146:45 pm
BUD
-
ZRH
1 stop13h 55m
Air Serbia
Deal found 5/10$283
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/10. 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 5/249:20 am
ZRH
-
BUD
1 stop7h 10m
KLM
Thu 5/286:00 am
BUD
-
ZRH
1 stop5h 05m
KLM
Deal found 5/10$284
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/13. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/239:55 pm
ZRH
-
BUD
1 stop12h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 6/16:45 pm
BUD
-
ZRH
2 stops26h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/13$285
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/13. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/213:10 pm
ZRH
-
BUD
2 stops16h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 5/221:10 pm
BUD
-
ZRH
2 stops18h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/13$289
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/11. 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 6/105:55 pm
ZRH
-
BUD
1 stop5h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 6/148:00 pm
BUD
-
ZRH
Nonstop1h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/11$293
This Air Serbia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/13. 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.
Sat 5/232:35 pm
ZRH
-
BUD
1 stop24h 05m
Air Serbia
Thu 6/43:15 pm
BUD
-
ZRH
1 stop17h 25m
Air Serbia
Deal found 5/13$303
This Air Serbia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/10. 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.
Sat 5/238:40 pm
ZRH
-
BUD
1 stop21h 35m
Air Serbia
Thu 5/283:15 pm
BUD
-
ZRH
1 stop17h 25m
Air Serbia
Deal found 5/10$304
This Scandinavian Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/13. 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 Scandinavian Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/208:25 pm
ZRH
-
BUD
1 stop13h 20m
Scandinavian Airlines
Tue 8/257:50 pm
BUD
-
ZRH
1 stop13h 50m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 5/13$311
This SWISS deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/10. 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 SWISS is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/257:20 am
ZRH
-
BUD
Nonstop1h 35m
SWISS
Sun 9/279:45 am
BUD
-
ZRH
Nonstop1h 40m
SWISS
Deal found 5/10$313

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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Zurich (ZRH) 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 May 13, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$283
(Air Serbia)

One-way from

$82
(Trip.com)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$454

Good round-trip deal

$554 or less

Good one-way deal

$274 or less
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 10% potential increase in price ($40 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($9 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Average for round-trip flights in May 2026
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Zurich 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 May 13, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Zurich to Budapest that are best for you.

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

ZurichBudapest

ZRH - BUD

ZRHBUD

Zurich

Thu 8/20

8:25 pm-9:45 am

1 stop13h 20m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Tue 8/25

7:50 pm-9:40 am

1 stop13h 50m

$311

ZurichBudapest

ZRH - BUD

ZRHBUD

Zurich

Sat 5/23

8:40 pm-6:15 pm

1 stop21h 35m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Tue 5/26

3:15 pm-8:40 am

1 stop17h 25m

$326

ZurichBudapest

ZRH - BUD

ZRHBUD

Zurich

Fri 6/5

9:30 am-10:55 am

1 stop25h 25m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Sun 6/7

6:45 pm-8:40 am

1 stop13h 55m

$326

ZurichBudapest

ZRH - BUD

ZRHBUD

Zurich

Fri 6/12

3:10 pm-2:40 pm

1 stop23h 30m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Sun 6/14

6:45 pm-8:40 am

1 stop13h 55m

$326
Quickest round-trip

ZurichBudapest

ZRH - BUD

ZRHBUD

Zurich

Fri 6/26

9:30 am-6:15 pm

1 stop8h 45m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Mon 6/29

3:15 pm-7:50 pm

1 stop4h 35m

$346
Cheapest one-way

ZurichBudapest

ZRH - BUD

ZRHBUD

Zurich

Wed 8/5

9:30 am-10:55 am

1 stop25h 25m

$113

ZurichBudapest

ZRH - BUD

ZRHBUD

Zurich

Sun 9/27

2:35 pm-2:40 pm

1 stop24h 05m

$113

ZurichBudapest

ZRH - BUD

ZRHBUD

Zurich

Sat 6/13

8:40 pm-2:40 pm

1 stop18h 00m

$114
Quickest one-way

ZurichBudapest

ZRH - BUD

ZRHBUD

Zurich

Sun 6/14

8:40 pm-10:55 am

1 stop14h 15m

$114

ZurichBudapest

ZRH - BUD

ZRHBUD

Zurich

Wed 7/22

8:40 pm-10:55 am

1 stop14h 15m

$142

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

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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Zurich to Budapest

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

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Zurich to Budapest, you should look to book at least 72 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Zurich to Budapest (average of $291). Flying from Zurich to Budapest in July is currently the most expensive (average of $455). 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 ZRH to BUD?

Find hourly flight availability from Zurich 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 May 13, 2026.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Zurich to Budapest as you normally would.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Zurich to Budapest?

The best insider tips for Zurich to Budapest flights

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John Walton

John Walton

Expert on BUD

Independent aviation journalist John Walton took his first flight at eight weeks old and hasn’t stopped travelling since. A world-renowned expert in airlines and the passenger experience, he writes in depth on aviation, is a resident expert on travel in Japan and France, and offers a uniquely queer perspective on travelling the world.

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Yulia Denisyuk

Yulia Denisyuk

Expert on ZRH

Yulia is a freelance journalist who’s dispatched from 90+ countries. Her work focuses on cultures, adventure trips and air travel, appearing in NatGeo, NYT, CNTraveler, and more. For past assignments, she’s stayed with nomads in Mongolia and learned the art of Imigongo in Rwanda. She’s based in Chicago; in winter she often questions that decision.

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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 May 13, 2026.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with SWISS from Zurich to Budapest to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,944 reviews

Food

7.1

Entertainment

6.8

Comfort

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.3

Overall

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

CFJ,Mar 2026

ZRH - VCE

Swiss International Airlines is heading towards becoming a budget carrier. The seats are in comfortable and have absolutely no recline. The crew are friendly, but offer a few services. At least they all line is usually punctual.
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,944 reviews
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,944 reviews

Food

7.1

Entertainment

6.8

Comfort

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.3

Overall

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

CFJ,Mar 2026

ZRH - VCE

Swiss International Airlines is heading towards becoming a budget carrier. The seats are in comfortable and have absolutely no recline. The crew are friendly, but offer a few services. At least they all line is usually punctual.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Zurich to Budapest. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airports do I use to fly from Zurich to Budapest?

    You will need to book a flight from Zurich to Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl if you want to fly from Zurich to Budapest. At least 1 airline has flights from Zurich (ZRH) to Ferenc Liszt Intl (BUD) on a regular basis. There are 4 flights to Budapest from the Zurich airport per day. If you manage to book one that is nonstop, then you can expect the flight time from ZRH to BUD to be around 1h 35m.

  • How long is the flight from Zurich to Budapest?

    Airlines like Scandinavian Airlines and Air Serbia fly from Zurich to Budapest in about 13h 20m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 8h 15m. Zurich and Budapest are separated by a distance of 499 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from Zurich to Budapest round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from Zurich to Budapest is SWISS. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $234 on this airline. Users have found that SWISS is 35% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $101 on Air Serbia. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include KLM from $130 and SWISS from $170 one-way.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Zurich to Budapest?

    Looking for the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time? Our data shows these are most likely to get you from Zurich to Budapest on time: Helvetic Airways (84%), TAP AIR PORTUGAL (82%), SWISS (81%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Zurich to Budapest?

    While on average a flight from Zurich to Budapest is generally $502, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $182. When looking at the most popular route, (Zurich - Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl), you can expect to pay $147 for that flight.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Zurich 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 Zurich to Budapest?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Zurich to Budapest (average of $291). Flying from Zurich to Budapest in July is currently the most expensive (average of $455). 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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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
SWISSCheapest$234Average$357FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%

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