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Bucharest – Budapest: cheap flights

Prices on this page were found by travellers in recent searches. Choose your dates to see live prices from airlines and travel agencies.Round trips from Bucharest to Budapest currently start at $99. The cheapest month is March, from $67. Direct flights from $99.

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$99

8 Jan – 10 Jan · Wizz Air · direct

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Direct flights from

$99

8 Jan – 10 Jan · Wizz Air

The route at a glance

The flight from Bucharest to Budapest covers about 642 km; the shortest flight takes 1 h 30 min, a typical one 1 h 30 min.

75% of the cheapest tickets are direct; Wizz Air carries 56% of them.

Most cheap flights leave from Baneasa (7 km from the centre of Bucharest).

Most land at Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (18 km from the centre of Budapest).

A one-way ticket starts at $24, a round trip at $99.

Cheapest price by month

MonthRound trip from
November 2026$104
December 2026$102
January 2027$99
March 2027$67

Cheapest day to fly

The cheapest departure in the next two months is 14 December at $34.

Monday is the cheapest day of the week to fly.

Cheapest day to fly
MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
4
$160
5
$132
6
$101
7
$45
8
$60
9
$58
10
$92
11
$97
12
$82
13
$69
14
$55
15
$66
16
$60
17
$60
18
$55
19
$66
20
$65
21
$59
22
$59
23
$53
24
$84
25
$84
26
$84
27
$114
6
$42
7
$53
8
$53
9
$53
10
$53
11
$65
12
$50
13
$36
14
$34
15
$49
16
$55
17
$71
18
$71
19
$71
20
$71
21
$71
22
$71
23
$87
24
$84
25
$84
26
$81
27
$66
28
$51

Cheaper More expensive

  • $34 — Monday, Dec. 14, 2026
  • $36 — Sunday, Dec. 13, 2026
  • $42 — Sunday, Dec. 6, 2026
  • $45 — Saturday, Nov. 7, 2026
  • $49 — Tuesday, Dec. 15, 2026
  • $50 — Saturday, Dec. 12, 2026
  • $51 — Monday, Dec. 28, 2026
  • $53 — Monday, Nov. 23, 2026
  • $53 — Monday, Dec. 7, 2026
  • $53 — Tuesday, Dec. 8, 2026
  • $53 — Wednesday, Dec. 9, 2026
  • $53 — Thursday, Dec. 10, 2026
  • $55 — Saturday, Nov. 14, 2026
  • $55 — Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2026
  • $55 — Wednesday, Dec. 16, 2026
  • $58 — Monday, Nov. 9, 2026
  • $59 — Saturday, Nov. 21, 2026
  • $59 — Sunday, Nov. 22, 2026
  • $60 — Sunday, Nov. 8, 2026
  • $60 — Monday, Nov. 16, 2026
  • $60 — Tuesday, Nov. 17, 2026
  • $65 — Friday, Nov. 20, 2026
  • $65 — Friday, Dec. 11, 2026
  • $66 — Sunday, Nov. 15, 2026
  • $66 — Thursday, Nov. 19, 2026
  • $66 — Sunday, Dec. 27, 2026
  • $69 — Friday, Nov. 13, 2026
  • $71 — Thursday, Dec. 17, 2026
  • $71 — Friday, Dec. 18, 2026
  • $71 — Saturday, Dec. 19, 2026
  • $71 — Sunday, Dec. 20, 2026
  • $71 — Monday, Dec. 21, 2026
  • $71 — Tuesday, Dec. 22, 2026
  • $81 — Saturday, Dec. 26, 2026
  • $82 — Thursday, Nov. 12, 2026
  • $84 — Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2026
  • $84 — Wednesday, Nov. 25, 2026
  • $84 — Thursday, Nov. 26, 2026
  • $84 — Thursday, Dec. 24, 2026
  • $84 — Friday, Dec. 25, 2026
  • $87 — Wednesday, Dec. 23, 2026
  • $92 — Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2026
  • $97 — Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2026
  • $101 — Friday, Nov. 6, 2026
  • $114 — Friday, Nov. 27, 2026
  • $132 — Thursday, Nov. 5, 2026
  • $160 — Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2026

Price trend, last 30 days

Over the last 30 days the fare moved between $52 and $99, averaging $70.

Today's price is 41% above that average; waiting may pay off.

  • 5 October — $52
  • 10 October — $54
  • 15 October — $78
  • 20 October — $70
  • 25 October — $67
  • 30 October — $67
  • 4 November — $99

Trip length and timing

Travellers who pay least stay roughly 2 nights — 2 nights on the very cheapest ticket — and book about 24 days before departure.

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Questions and answers

What is the cheapest price for flights from Bucharest to Budapest?
The cheapest round-trip ticket found recently costs $99.
Which month is the cheapest to fly from Bucharest to Budapest?
March 2027 is currently the cheapest month, with tickets from $67.
Are there direct flights from Bucharest to Budapest?
Yes. Direct flights were found from $99.
Which airlines fly from Bucharest to Budapest?
Airlines found on this route: ALPAVIA, Ryanair, Air Serbia, Malta Air, Tarom, Buzz, Wizz Air Malta, Wizz Air.
How far is Budapest from Bucharest?
The distance is about 642 km. A direct flight takes about 1 h 30 min.
How long is the flight from Bucharest to Budapest?
The shortest flight takes 1 h 30 min; most take about 1 h 30 min.
Which airports do flights from Bucharest to Budapest use?
Most depart from Baneasa and arrive at Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport.
What is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Bucharest to Budapest?
In the next two months, Monday departures are the cheapest; the single cheapest day is 14 December at $34.
Round trip from $99 Check live prices