Cheap flights from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport, China to Budapest from £208

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 20/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SHA — BUD
19 Mar — 26 Mar1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Hongqiao Intl to Budapest
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Hongqiao Intl to Budapest. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 17 February 2026.

Thu 2/412:25
SHA
-
BUD
1 stop24h 35m
Air China
Thu 9/413:00
BUD
-
SHA
1 stop15h 00m
Air China
Deal found 16/2£497
Thu 2/410:50
SHA
-
BUD
2 stops29h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 9/413:00
BUD
-
SHA
1 stop15h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 16/2£530
Fri 6/321:35
SHA
-
BUD
2 stops25h 25m
China Eastern
Sat 7/318:00
BUD
-
SHA
1 stop14h 15m
China Eastern
Deal found 14/2£722
Fri 13/316:35
SHA
-
BUD
2 stops26h 00m
Cathay Pacific
Tue 17/306:05
BUD
-
SHA
2 stops23h 15m
Cathay Pacific
Deal found 16/2£2,251
Wed 3/619:45
SHA
-
BUD
2 stops24h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 9/616:05
BUD
-
SHA
2 stops20h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 17/2£3,260

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Round-trip from

£497

One-way from

£208

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

November

Average price

£428
Air China
  • Air China
  • 2/4-9/4
  • 2 total stops
  • 39h 35m total
  • Shanghai to Budapest
China Southern
  • China Southern
  • 20/3
  • 1 total stop
  • 24h 20m total
  • Shanghai to Budapest
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 20% potential increase in price (£104 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease (£22 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in February 2026

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Hongqiao Intl

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Return

Price

ShanghaiBudapest

SHA - BUD

SHABUD

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 2/4

12:25-07:00

1 stop24h 35m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Thu 9/4

13:00-10:00

1 stop15h 00m

£497

ShanghaiBudapest

SHA - BUD

SHABUD

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Fri 6/3

21:35-16:00

2 stops25h 25m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Sat 7/3

18:00-15:15

1 stop14h 15m

£722

ShanghaiBudapest

SHA - BUD

SHABUD

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 2/4

08:55-23:25

2 stops20h 30m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Thu 9/4

09:20-10:00

2 stops18h 40m

£769

ShanghaiBudapest

SHA - BUD

SHABUD

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Fri 13/3

13:35-11:35

2 stops29h 00m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Tue 17/3

06:05-12:20

2 stops23h 15m

£2,251

ShanghaiBudapest

SHA - BUD

SHABUD

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 3/6

19:45-14:35

2 stops24h 50m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Tue 9/6

16:05-18:25

2 stops20h 20m

£3,260

ShanghaiBudapest

SHA - BUD

SHABUD

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Fri 20/3

13:50-07:10

1 stop24h 20m

£208

ShanghaiBudapest

SHA - BUD

SHABUD

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 23/3

20:50-07:10

1 stop17h 20m

£216

ShanghaiBudapest

SHA - BUD

SHABUD

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 25/3

18:05-17:40

2 stops30h 35m

£272

ShanghaiBudapest

SHA - BUD

SHABUD

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 22/3

07:25-17:40

2 stops41h 15m

£272

ShanghaiBudapest

SHA - BUD

SHABUD

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 24/3

21:00-06:40

1 stop16h 40m

£304

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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to Budapest?

Currently, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to Budapest (average of £371). Flying from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to Budapest in August is currently the most expensive (average of £680). 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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  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Budapest from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl?

    Located just 10.3 mi from the city center, Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Budapest from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl. Booking flights from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl to Ferenc Liszt Intl (BUD) should be relatively easy as there are 0 daily inbound flights from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl from 0 different airlines.

  • How long is the flight from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to Budapest?

    Airlines like Air China, China Eastern, and Cathay Pacific fly from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to Budapest in about 24h 35m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 4h 25m. The distance from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to Budapest is about 5172 mi. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

    Yes. In addition to deals on Hongqiao Intl to Budapest flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

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

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  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to Budapest?

    Currently, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to Budapest (average of £371). Flying from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to Budapest in August is currently the most expensive (average of £680). 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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