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Cheap flights from Zurich to Budapest from £78

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 20/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ZRH — BUD
22 May — 29 May1
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 72 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 22 April 2026.

Wed 9/917:40
ZRH
-
BUD
Nonstop1h 35m
SWISS
Wed 23/909:45
BUD
-
ZRH
Nonstop1h 40m
SWISS
Deal found 20/4£183
Fri 19/615:10
ZRH
-
BUD
1 stop23h 30m
Air Serbia
Tue 23/615:15
BUD
-
ZRH
1 stop17h 25m
Air Serbia
Deal found 20/4£186
Fri 19/615:10
ZRH
-
BUD
1 stop23h 30m
Air Serbia
Mon 22/611:25
BUD
-
ZRH
1 stop8h 25m
Air Serbia
Deal found 20/4£186
Sat 11/721:55
ZRH
-
BUD
2 stops15h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 12/718:50
BUD
-
ZRH
1 stop13h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 17/4£189
Tue 28/408:35
ZRH
-
BUD
1 stop14h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 29/419:40
BUD
-
ZRH
1 stop13h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 19/4£190
Tue 5/520:40
ZRH
-
BUD
1 stop18h 00m
Air Serbia
Fri 8/515:15
BUD
-
ZRH
1 stop4h 35m
Air Serbia
Deal found 21/4£191
Tue 5/520:40
ZRH
-
BUD
1 stop18h 00m
Air Serbia
Tue 12/515:15
BUD
-
ZRH
1 stop17h 25m
Air Serbia
Deal found 22/4£192
Fri 5/615:10
ZRH
-
BUD
1 stop23h 30m
Air Serbia
Sun 7/618:45
BUD
-
ZRH
1 stop13h 55m
Air Serbia
Deal found 20/4£200
Fri 5/615:10
ZRH
-
BUD
1 stop23h 30m
Air Serbia
Fri 10/715:15
BUD
-
ZRH
1 stop4h 35m
Air Serbia
Deal found 21/4£201
Fri 5/615:10
ZRH
-
BUD
1 stop19h 45m
Air Serbia
Fri 12/615:15
BUD
-
ZRH
1 stop4h 35m
Air Serbia
Deal found 21/4£201

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 22 April 2026.

Round-trip from

£183

One-way from

£78

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

January

Average price

£329
SWISS
  • SWISS
  • 9/9-23/9
  • Nonstop
  • 3h 15m total
  • Zurich to Budapest
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20/5
  • 20/5
  • 1 total stop
  • 12h 30m total
  • Zurich to Budapest
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price (£16 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (£5 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in April 2026
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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 22 April 2026.
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Price

Cheapest return flight

ZurichBudapest

ZRH - BUD

ZRHBUD

Zurich

Tue 5/5

15:10-14:40

1 stop23h 30m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Tue 19/5

15:15-08:40

1 stop17h 25m

£186

ZurichBudapest

ZRH - BUD

ZRHBUD

Zurich

Sun 17/5

14:35-18:15

1 stop3h 40m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Mon 18/5

11:25-08:40

1 stop21h 15m

£201

ZurichBudapest

ZRH - BUD

ZRHBUD

Zurich

Fri 8/5

14:55-19:10

1 stop4h 15m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Fri 15/5

10:25-19:40

1 stop9h 15m

£221

ZurichBudapest

ZRH - BUD

ZRHBUD

Zurich

Thu 14/5

15:10-14:40

1 stop23h 30m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Mon 18/5

15:15-14:25

1 stop23h 10m

£240

ZurichBudapest

ZRH - BUD

ZRHBUD

Zurich

Fri 8/5

20:40-10:55

1 stop14h 15m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Tue 12/5

15:15-08:40

1 stop17h 25m

£240

ZurichBudapest

ZRH - BUD

ZRHBUD

Zurich

Fri 22/5

09:30-18:15

1 stop8h 45m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Sun 24/5

18:45-08:40

1 stop13h 55m

£240

ZurichBudapest

ZRH - BUD

ZRHBUD

Zurich

Thu 14/5

15:10-14:40

1 stop23h 30m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Sun 17/5

15:15-08:40

1 stop17h 25m

£241

ZurichBudapest

ZRH - BUD

ZRHBUD

Zurich

Fri 22/5

09:30-10:55

1 stop25h 25m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Mon 25/5

15:15-14:25

1 stop23h 10m

£273
Fastest return journey

ZurichBudapest

ZRH - BUD

ZRHBUD

Zurich

Thu 4/6

17:40-19:15

Nonstop1h 35m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Mon 8/6

20:00-21:35

Nonstop1h 35m

£312

ZurichBudapest

ZRH - BUD

ZRHBUD

Zurich

Sat 11/7

19:15-23:30

1 stop4h 15m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Sun 12/7

20:00-21:35

Nonstop1h 35m

£329

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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?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Zurich to Budapest. Price data was last updated on 17 April 2026.

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 £215). Flying from Zurich to Budapest in April is currently the most expensive (average of £329). 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 22 April 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 22 April 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
7.6
Good
1,924 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.3

Overall

7.6

Entertainment

6.8

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
7.6
Good
1,924 reviews
SWISS
7.6
Good
1,924 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.3

Overall

7.6

Entertainment

6.8

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 3 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 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 4h 15m. Air Serbia provides one of the quickest options available for as low as £221. 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 61% 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 (90%), SWISS (85%), TAP AIR PORTUGAL (83%).

  • 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 £215). Flying from Zurich to Budapest in April is currently the most expensive (average of £329). 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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