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Cheap flights from Zurich to Budapest from £67

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 15/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ZRH — BUD
18 Jun — 25 Jun1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
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 Tuesday or Monday and return on a Monday

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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 19 May 2026.

Sat 25/721:55
ZRH
-
BUD
1 stop12h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 28/720:00
BUD
-
ZRH
Nonstop1h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 18/5£218
Tue 28/707:20
ZRH
-
BUD
Nonstop1h 35m
SWISS
Thu 20/814:50
BUD
-
ZRH
Nonstop1h 40m
SWISS
Deal found 16/5£219
Sat 8/820:40
ZRH
-
BUD
1 stop18h 00m
Air Serbia
Tue 11/815:15
BUD
-
ZRH
1 stop22h 35m
Air Serbia
Deal found 19/5£221
Thu 20/820:40
ZRH
-
BUD
1 stop21h 35m
Air Serbia
Tue 25/815:15
BUD
-
ZRH
1 stop17h 25m
Air Serbia
Deal found 14/5£221
Sat 23/520:40
ZRH
-
BUD
1 stop18h 00m
Air Serbia
Sun 24/518:45
BUD
-
ZRH
1 stop13h 55m
Air Serbia
Deal found 18/5£223
Mon 18/520:40
ZRH
-
BUD
1 stop18h 00m
Air Serbia
Fri 22/518:45
BUD
-
ZRH
1 stop25h 05m
Air Serbia
Deal found 18/5£224
Fri 17/712:15
ZRH
-
BUD
Nonstop1h 40m
SWISS
Sun 19/714:50
BUD
-
ZRH
Nonstop1h 40m
SWISS
Deal found 17/5£226
Wed 20/516:40
ZRH
-
BUD
1 stop4h 35m
Condor
Thu 21/511:25
BUD
-
ZRH
1 stop9h 10m
Condor
Deal found 18/5£227
Thu 30/707:20
ZRH
-
BUD
Nonstop1h 35m
SWISS
Tue 18/809:45
BUD
-
ZRH
Nonstop1h 40m
SWISS
Deal found 16/5£229
Sat 27/607:20
ZRH
-
BUD
Nonstop1h 35m
SWISS
Wed 1/709:45
BUD
-
ZRH
Nonstop1h 40m
SWISS
Deal found 17/5£230
Thu 30/712:15
ZRH
-
BUD
Nonstop1h 40m
SWISS
Wed 19/814:50
BUD
-
ZRH
Nonstop1h 40m
SWISS
Deal found 16/5£231
Wed 1/707:20
ZRH
-
BUD
Nonstop1h 35m
SWISS
Sat 4/709:45
BUD
-
ZRH
Nonstop1h 40m
SWISS
Deal found 15/5£232

Find flight deals from Zurich to Budapest

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 19 May 2026.

Round-trip from

£218

One-way from

£67

Popular in

May

Cheapest in

January

Average price

£344
SWISS
  • SWISS
  • 25/7-28/7
  • 1 total stop
  • 14h 05m total
  • Zurich to Budapest
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15/6
  • 15/6
  • 1 total stop
  • 12h 35m total
  • Zurich to Budapest
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 14% potential increase in price (£34 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (£6 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Customise 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 858,174 searches. Data last updated 19 May 2026.
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Cheapest return flight

ZurichBudapest

ZRH - BUD

ZRHBUD

Zurich

Thu 20/8

20:40-18:15

1 stop21h 35m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Tue 25/8

15:15-08:40

1 stop17h 25m

£221

ZurichBudapest

ZRH - BUD

ZRHBUD

Zurich

Fri 10/7

15:10-14:40

1 stop23h 30m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Mon 13/7

15:15-19:50

1 stop4h 35m

£239

ZurichBudapest

ZRH - BUD

ZRHBUD

Zurich

Sun 5/7

09:30-14:40

1 stop5h 10m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Sun 5/7

18:45-19:50

1 stop25h 05m

£249
Fastest return journey

ZurichBudapest

ZRH - BUD

ZRHBUD

Zurich

Fri 3/7

07:20-08:55

Nonstop1h 35m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Mon 6/7

09:45-11:25

Nonstop1h 40m

£255

ZurichBudapest

ZRH - BUD

ZRHBUD

Zurich

Sat 25/7

07:20-08:55

Nonstop1h 35m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Tue 28/7

14:50-16:30

Nonstop1h 40m

£259

ZurichBudapest

ZRH - BUD

ZRHBUD

Zurich

Fri 29/5

15:10-10:45

1 stop19h 35m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Mon 1/6

11:25-08:40

1 stop21h 15m

£275

ZurichBudapest

ZRH - BUD

ZRHBUD

Zurich

Thu 30/7

07:20-08:55

Nonstop1h 35m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Sun 23/8

09:45-11:25

Nonstop1h 40m

£278

ZurichBudapest

ZRH - BUD

ZRHBUD

Zurich

Thu 10/9

17:40-19:15

Nonstop1h 35m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Sun 13/9

09:45-11:25

Nonstop1h 40m

£283

ZurichBudapest

ZRH - BUD

ZRHBUD

Zurich

Fri 19/6

07:20-08:55

Nonstop1h 35m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Sun 21/6

14:50-16:30

Nonstop1h 40m

£283

ZurichBudapest

ZRH - BUD

ZRHBUD

Zurich

Wed 10/6

17:40-19:15

Nonstop1h 35m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Wed 17/6

09:45-11:25

Nonstop1h 40m

£284

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Best time to book a flight from Zurich to Budapest

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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 £218). Flying from Zurich to Budapest in May is currently the most expensive (average of £344). 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 19 May 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.

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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 19 May 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with SWISS from Zurich to Budapest by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,952 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.4

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

6.8

Food

7.1

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
1,952 reviews
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,952 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.4

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

6.8

Food

7.1

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 2 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 40m.

  • How popular is this Zurich to Budapest flight route?

    This flight path from Zurich to Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl was viewed by 2 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

  • How long is the flight from Zurich to Budapest?

    A quick flight from Zurich to Budapest can take about 1h 35m. Air Serbia provides one of the quickest options available for as low as £255. There are 499 mi between Zurich and Budapest. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    Currently priced at £100, SWISS will fly you from Zurich to Budapest and back. In addition to SWISS, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. SWISS is currently priced 63% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

  • 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 (88%), Air Canada (80%), SWISS (77%).

  • 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 holiday 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 £218). Flying from Zurich to Budapest in May is currently the most expensive (average of £344). 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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