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$80+ Cheap flights from Budapest (BUD) to Zurich (ZRH)

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 5/21. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
BUD — ZRH
May 17 — May 241
Sat 5/17
Sat 5/24
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl to Zurich are usually found in January or February, booked 74 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Saturday and return on a Wednesday

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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Budapest (BUD) to Zurich (ZRH). 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 12, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

Trip.com
3 stars

Round-trip from

$164
(Lufthansa)

One-way from

$80
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

May

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$299

Good round-trip deal

$542 or less

Good one-way deal

$347 or less
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Cheapest flights from Budapest to Zurich
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Budapest to Zurich. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on May 12, 2025.

This Lufthansa deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/12. 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 Lufthansa is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/198:00 pmBUD - ZRH
Nonstop1h 35mSWISS
Sat 9/275:40 pmZRH - BUD
Nonstop1h 35mSWISS
Deal found 5/12$164
This Mytrip 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 6/258:10 amBUD - ZRH
1 stop22h 45mMultiple Airlines
Wed 7/25:45 pmZRH - BUD
1 stop13h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/10$180
This Air Serbia 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 Air Serbia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 5/267:55 amBUD - ZRH
1 stop24h 45mAir Serbia
Mon 6/22:35 pmZRH - BUD
1 stop24h 05mAir Serbia
Deal found 5/11$197
This Lufthansa deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/12. 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 Lufthansa is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/186:05 amBUD - ZRH
1 stop3h 55mLufthansa
Sat 9/277:15 pmZRH - BUD
1 stop4h 20mLufthansa
Deal found 5/12$221
This Brussels Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/12. 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.
Thu 5/296:35 amBUD - ZRH
1 stop14h 45mBrussels Airlines
Sun 6/17:25 amZRH - BUD
1 stop15h 35mBrussels Airlines
Deal found 5/12$252
This KLM 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 KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/246:20 amBUD - ZRH
1 stop4h 45mKLM
Mon 6/25:35 pmZRH - BUD
1 stop5h 30mKLM
Deal found 5/11$260
This TAROM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/12. 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 TAROM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/186:10 pmBUD - ZRH
2 stops24h 05mTAROM
Sun 9/2810:05 amZRH - BUD
2 stops22h 40mTAROM
Deal found 5/12$745
This Booking.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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/298:05 pmBUD - ZRH
2 stops17h 15mScandinavian Airlines
Sun 6/110:20 amZRH - BUD
2 stops6h 35mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 5/11$6,519

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Budapest to Zurich 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 12, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Budapest to Zurich that are best for you.

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BudapestZurich

BUD - ZRH

BUDZRH

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Fri 9/19

8:00 pm-9:35 pm

Nonstop1h 35m

Zurich

Sat 9/27

5:40 pm-7:15 pm

Nonstop1h 35m

$164

BudapestZurich

BUD - ZRH

BUDZRH

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Wed 6/25

8:10 am-6:55 am

1 stop22h 45m

Zurich

Wed 7/2

5:45 pm-7:35 am

1 stop13h 50m

$180

BudapestZurich

BUD - ZRH

BUDZRH

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Mon 5/26

7:55 am-8:40 am

1 stop24h 45m

Zurich

Tue 6/3

3:10 pm-2:40 pm

1 stop23h 30m

$197

BudapestZurich

BUD - ZRH

BUDZRH

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Thu 9/18

6:05 am-10:00 am

1 stop3h 55m

Zurich

Sat 9/27

7:15 pm-11:35 pm

1 stop4h 20m

$221

BudapestZurich

BUD - ZRH

BUDZRH

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Thu 5/29

6:35 am-9:20 pm

1 stop14h 45m

Zurich

Sun 6/1

7:25 am-11:00 pm

1 stop15h 35m

$252

BudapestZurich

BUD - ZRH

BUDZRH

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Sat 5/24

6:20 am-1:45 pm

1 stop7h 25m

Zurich

Tue 6/3

2:20 pm-11:05 pm

1 stop8h 45m

$260

BudapestZurich

BUD - ZRH

BUDZRH

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Thu 9/18

6:10 pm-6:15 pm

2 stops24h 05m

Zurich

Sun 9/28

10:05 am-8:45 am

2 stops22h 40m

$745

BudapestZurich

BUD - ZRH

BUDZRH

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Thu 5/29

8:05 pm-1:20 pm

2 stops17h 15m

Zurich

Sun 6/1

10:20 am-4:55 pm

2 stops6h 35m

$6,519

BudapestZurich

BUD - ZRH

BUDZRH

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Wed 5/21

7:15 pm-7:55 am

1 stop12h 40m

$80

BudapestZurich

BUD - ZRH

BUDZRH

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Fri 6/6

7:45 pm-8:40 am

1 stop12h 55m

$98

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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 Budapest to Zurich in May.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
Trip.comPrice Accuracy1 starTrust 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 Budapest-Zurich flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Budapest-Zurich flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Budapest-Zurich flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Budapest-Zurich flights, Cheapflights users trust Trip.com the most. Trip.com 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 Budapest-Zurich flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

The best insider tips for Budapest to Zurich flights

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Airports
BUD

For fast-track security at BUD, purchase access at the airport if lines are long. It's often inexpensive and worth it for time savings.

Read more about BUDby John Walton
ZRH

ZRH offers easy train connections to Zürich city. Trains depart every 10 minutes, taking about 12-15 minutes to reach the city center.

Read more about ZRHby Yulia Denisyuk
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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

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Expert on ZRH

Yulia Denisyuk

Yulia Denisyuk

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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Best time to book a flight from Budapest to Zurich

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

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Budapest to Zurich. Price data was last updated on May 9, 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Budapest to Zurich, you should look to book at least 74 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 Budapest to Zurich?

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Budapest to Zurich (average of $637). Flying from Budapest to Zurich in June 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.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from BUD to ZRH?

Find hourly flight availability from Budapest to Zurich. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated May 12, 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Budapest to Zurich is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the morning tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the afternoon could potentially save you up to 74% on airfare.

Weekly flight availability from Budapest to Zurich

Explore weekly flight availability from Budapest to Zurich. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated May 12, 2025.

The most flights from BUD to ZRH are scheduled on a Friday (9 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Thursday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (2 on average).

Rainfall in Zurich by month

Plan your trip to Zurich by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Zurich ranges from 2.5 - 5.0 inches per month. June is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 5.0 in. January is typically the driest time to visit Zurich when rainfall is around 2.5 in.

Temperature in Zurich by month

Plan your trip to Zurich by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Zurich, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 66.2 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 32.0 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Zurich

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Zurich. 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 Zurich. Reviews last updated May 12, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Budapest to Zurich, such as KLM, LOT and SWISS. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
KLM
7.8
Good
1,340 reviews

Crew

8.4

Boarding

7.8

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.7

Overall

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2025

LBA - AMS

Overall, the flight from Leeds Bradford to Amsterdam was at expected. The crew were efficient at boarding and professional on board. The only issue was extremely slow check in at Leeds Bradford which was very frustrating.
KLM
7.8
Good
1,340 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,340 reviews

Crew

8.4

Boarding

7.8

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.7

Overall

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2025

LBA - AMS

Overall, the flight from Leeds Bradford to Amsterdam was at expected. The crew were efficient at boarding and professional on board. The only issue was extremely slow check in at Leeds Bradford which was very frustrating.
LOT
7.6
Good
1,071 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,340 reviews

Crew

8.4

Boarding

7.8

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.7

Overall

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2025

LBA - AMS

Overall, the flight from Leeds Bradford to Amsterdam was at expected. The crew were efficient at boarding and professional on board. The only issue was extremely slow check in at Leeds Bradford which was very frustrating.
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,593 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,340 reviews

Crew

8.4

Boarding

7.8

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.7

Overall

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2025

LBA - AMS

Overall, the flight from Leeds Bradford to Amsterdam was at expected. The crew were efficient at boarding and professional on board. The only issue was extremely slow check in at Leeds Bradford which was very frustrating.
Scandinavian Airlines
7.3
Good
1,358 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,340 reviews

Crew

8.4

Boarding

7.8

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.7

Overall

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2025

LBA - AMS

Overall, the flight from Leeds Bradford to Amsterdam was at expected. The crew were efficient at boarding and professional on board. The only issue was extremely slow check in at Leeds Bradford which was very frustrating.
Brussels Airlines
7.3
Good
347 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,340 reviews

Crew

8.4

Boarding

7.8

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.7

Overall

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2025

LBA - AMS

Overall, the flight from Leeds Bradford to Amsterdam was at expected. The crew were efficient at boarding and professional on board. The only issue was extremely slow check in at Leeds Bradford which was very frustrating.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Budapest to Zurich. 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 Budapest to Zurich?

    You will need to book a flight from Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl to Zurich if you want to fly from Budapest to Zurich. At least 1 airline has flights from Ferenc Liszt Intl (BUD) to Zurich (ZRH) on a regular basis. There are 5 flights to Zurich from the Budapest airport per day. If you manage to book one that is nonstop, then you can expect the flight time from BUD to ZRH to be around 1h 35m.

  • How popular is this Budapest to Zurich flight route?

    The Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl to Zurich flight path was viewed by 10 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Budapest to Zurich round-trip?

    According to our current data, SWISS ($164), Air Serbia ($197), and Lufthansa ($221) offers the cheapest pricing from Budapest to Zurich. SWISS is priced at 34% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

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

    The cheapest airline one-way is Air Serbia, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $98. However, be on the lookout for offers from SWISS and LOT, as they are both options that can get you from Budapest to Zurich for a low price.

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

    The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Budapest to Zurich are Edelweiss Air (100%), Helvetic Airways (87%) and Air Canada (84%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Budapest to Zurich?

    While on average a flight from Budapest to Zurich is generally $1,033, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $127. When looking at the most popular route, (Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl - Zurich), you can expect to pay $175 for that flight.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Budapest to Zurich (average of $637). Flying from Budapest to Zurich in June 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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