Q: How much does it cost for a return flight from Zurich to Budapest?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment. Zurich to Budapest flights typically cost between £212 and £304 in September. The cheapest return flight price found within the last 3 days was £201 on Air Serbia (18 Sept-27 Sept).

Question 1

How much does it cost for a return flight from Zurich to Budapest?

Accepted Answer

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.Zurich to Budapest flights typically cost between £212 and £304 in September.
The cheapest return flight price found within the last 3 days was £201 on Air Serbia (18 Sept-27 Sept).

Question 2

How popular is this Zurich to Budapest flight route?

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This flight path from Zurich to Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl was viewed by 3 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

Question 3

How long is the flight from Zurich to Budapest?

Accepted Answer

A quick flight from Zurich to Budapest can take about 18h. Air Serbia provides one of the quickest options available for as low as £201. There are 499 mi between Zurich and Budapest.

Question 4

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

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Currently priced at £139, 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 40% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

Question 5

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

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To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Zurich to Budapest, you should look to book at least 86 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.

Question 6

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

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Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Zurich to Budapest (average of £79). Flying from Zurich to Budapest in July is currently the most expensive (average of £218). 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.

Question 7

Weekly flight availability from Zurich to Budapest

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The most flights from ZRH to BUD are scheduled on a Wednesday (7 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (1 on average).

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In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Budapest ranges from 30.0 - 70.0 inches per month. May is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 70.0 mm. February is typically the driest time to visit Budapest when rainfall is around 30.0 mm.

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If weather is an important factor for your trip to Budapest, 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 20.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 0.0 C).

Question 10

What are the cheapest flights from Zurich to Budapest?

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On average you can expect to pay £273 for a flight from Zurich to Budapest. The cheapest flight overall is £211 while the most popular route, (Zurich - Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl) is currently priced at £241.

Question 11

What are the most reliable airlines from Zurich to Budapest?

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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: Air Canada (72%), airBaltic (70%), Helvetic Airways (67%).

Question 12

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

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Users have found that leaving on a Wednesday can be a cost-effective option. It’s possible to save up to 30% on your flight compared to booking on days when demand is much higher.

Question 13

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

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Travelers have found it’s best to book a flight 56 days in advance to save up to 14% compared to booking the same week of travel. As your travel date approaches, the cost of this flight route may potentially increase. While opting to book 56 days out may not be an option for all, there are still additional ways to secure a deal in the near future. You might find a flight from Zurich to Budapest 1-2 weeks in advance for as low as £208, or £264 for flights within the next 24 hours.

Question 14

What is the cheapest month to fly from Zurich to Budapest?

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February can be a great time to fly to Budapest from Zurich with a flight ticket averaging about £234. Cheapflights users have found deals in the month of February for as cheap as £128. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of May.

Question 15

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

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A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Zurich to Budapest in the morning. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 22% on your trip compared to booking a flight at midday.

Question 16

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

Accepted Answer

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 40m.

Question 17

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

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

Question 18

How can I find direct flights from Zurich to Budapest?

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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 Zurich to Budapest.

Question 19

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

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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.

Question 20

How does Cheapflights help users find flights from Zurich to Budapest?

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Cheapflights helps you search for flights from Zurich to Budapest via 900+ travel sites so you don’t have to. After performing a flight search, users can also filter their flight selection by filtering for price, number of stops, airlines, and so on.

Question 21

Why should you use Cheapflights to find cheap flight tickets from Zurich to Budapest?

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Millions of users choose and trust Cheapflights to book the best flight deals from Zurich to Budapest for free. We help you search and compare prices from hundreds of airlines for the right flight just for you.

Question 22

Can Cheapflights find flights from Zurich to Budapest with no change fees?

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Need flexible booking options for your flight to Budapest from Zurich? Don’t worry, Cheapflights have you covered. Use our search filter to only show flights with no change fees.

Question 23

Can Cheapflights notify me if prices for flights from Zurich to Budapest become cheaper?

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Yes! Start tracking prices for Zurich to Budapest flights today and get alerted whenever prices for these flights change. To access this feature, click the bell icon next to the flight deals above, which will prompt you for a valid email address to receive your alerts.

Round-trip from	£201
One-way from	£81
Popular in	May
Cheapest in	February
Average price	£272
Good round-trip deal	£263 or less

Cheap flights from Zurich to Budapest from £81

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 17/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Zurich to Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl are usually found in February or January, booked 86 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Monday and return on a Saturday

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