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Today’s best flight deals from Budapest to Shanghai

Explore current cheapest deals departing from Budapest to Shanghai

September 3 - September 9

Cheapest

BUD - Shanghai

$695

$637

Round trip

August 24 - August 31

BUD - Shanghai

$850

$648

Round trip

August 22 - August 29

BUD - Shanghai

$923

$652

Round trip

September 1 - September 7

BUD - Shanghai

$752

$652

Round trip

October 27 - November 8

Best

BUD - Shanghai

$882

$652

Round trip

October 13 - October 20

BUD - Shanghai

$905

$653

Round trip

August 21 - August 28

Earliest

BUD - Shanghai

$850

$654

Round trip

October 21 - October 28

BUD - Shanghai

$903

$655

Round trip

September 9 - September 16

BUD - Shanghai

$757

$655

Round trip

August 26 - September 16

BUD - Shanghai

$880

$656

Round trip

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Insights for flights from Budapest to Shanghai

A typical journey from Budapest to Shanghai takes about 20h 35m, including connections. Given that most itineraries for this route involve at least one stopover, this duration reflects the overall travel time you can expect. This long-haul route covers a substantial distance, making connecting flights a common aspect of the journey.
For travelers seeking cheap flights from Budapest to Shanghai, right now fares are above the typical level. Prices for this route typically range from $580–$861, with a median of $672. Currently, about 32% of recent fares are classified as a good price, indicating that while deals are available, they are not the majority.
When is the cheapest time to fly from Budapest to Shanghai? The most affordable months to fly are typically January, with a median fare of $609, followed by February at $612, and May at $624. These months offer fares below the overall median for the route, presenting better value for your trip.
Most itineraries for flights from Budapest to Shanghai connect at least once, with only 9.5% of recent fares being non-stop. For the majority of flights that do involve connections, the typical number of stopovers is 1. This means you should generally anticipate a journey that includes at least one intermediate stop.

How much is a round trip from Budapest to Shanghai

Regular price: $609 - $1,184

Prices for flights from Budapest to Shanghai are currently within the regular range.

The regular price range for this route is between $609 and $1184. The current lowest deal is $637 with Air China for travel from Sep 3-Sep 9.

now $637

Low $609

High $1,184

The cheapest time to fly from Budapest to Shanghai

The cheapest month to fly from Budapest to Shanghai is January, with a median price of 609 USD. The most expensive month is March, with a median price of 1323 USD. Prices are generally lower from January to December.

January

Cheapest

Flights from $609

March

Most Expensive

Flights from $1,323

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Direct flights from Budapest to Shanghai

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Last-minute flights going from Budapest to Shanghai

Thu, Jun 18

⌛ Last-Minute

BUD - Shanghai

KLM

Budapest (BUD) - Shanghai (PVG)

KLM

$1,000

$720

One-way

Fri, Jun 19

⌛ Last-Minute

BUD - Shanghai

KLM

Budapest (BUD) - Shanghai (PVG)

KLM

$1,000

$714

One-way

Mon, Jun 22

⌛ Last-Minute

BUD - Shanghai

Air France

Budapest (BUD) - Shanghai (PVG)

Air France

$994

$723

One-way

Mon, Jun 22

⌛ Last-Minute

BUD - Shanghai

Air France

Budapest (BUD) - Shanghai (PVG)

Air France

$931

$729

One-way

Tue, Jun 23

⌛ Last-Minute

BUD - Shanghai

Air France

Budapest (BUD) - Shanghai (PVG)

Air France

$966

$725

One-way

Wed, Jun 24

⌛ Last-Minute

BUD - Shanghai

Air France

Budapest (BUD) - Shanghai (PVG)

Air France

$954

$724

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Budapest to Shanghai

14 nights

Dec 8 - Dec 22

$1,057  →  $660

38%

12 nights

Dec 2 - Dec 14

$1,050  →  $658

37%

14 nights

Dec 12 - Dec 26

$1,058  →  $672

36%

14 nights

Dec 2 - Dec 16

$1,049  →  $665

37%

Popular Airports to fly from Budapest to Shanghai

Budapest - Shanghai route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are near the typical level.

Recent fares for Budapest to Shanghai are near the typical level, with a median price of $672.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in January for the best prices.

Historically, January is the cheapest month to fly from Budapest to Shanghai, with a median price of $609.

⏱️ Flight duration

Flights are typically 20h 35m with one stop.

The typical flight duration from Budapest to Shanghai is 20 hours and 35 minutes, with 1 stop.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant on this route.

Only 9.5% of recent deals are direct, making connecting flights dominant for this route.

🏆 Airline highlight

Shanghai Airlines offers direct flights.

Shanghai Airlines has offered direct flights from Budapest to Shanghai in recent deals.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently, about 1 per day.

Historically, deals for flights from Budapest to Shanghai appear frequently, about 1 per day.

Budapest main airports to depart from

Budapest Ferenc Liszt International (BUD)

Cheapest

Budapest Ferenc Liszt International is a good option for flights from Budapest to Shanghai.

📍 ~19 km from Budapest (reachable by car or bus)

💸 Flights from ~$637

Shanghai main airports to arrive at

Shanghai Hongqiao International (SHA)

Cheapest

Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport is a good arrival option for flights from Budapest to Shanghai.

📍 ~15 km from Shanghai city center (reachable by public transport, car).

💸 Flights from ~$637

Shanghai Pudong International (PVG)

Shanghai Pudong International Airport serves as another arrival option for flights from Budapest to Shanghai.

📍 ~40 km from Shanghai city center (reachable by public transport, car).

💸 Flights from ~$648

Airports nearby Shanghai used as alternative

Hangzhou Xiaoshan International (HGH)

Cheapest

Hangzhou Xiaoshan International is a major international hub with excellent high-speed rail connectivity to Shanghai.

📍 ~155 km from Shanghai (reachable by high-speed rail)

💸 Flights from ~$664

Sunan Shuofang International (WUX)

Sunan Shuofang International is the closest alternative and serves the Suzhou-Wuxi-Shanghai industrial corridor.

📍 ~115 km from Shanghai (reachable by high-speed rail)

💸 Flights from ~$944

Nanjing Lukou International (NKG)

Nanjing Lukou International is a primary regional hub with very frequent high-speed rail service to Shanghai.

📍 ~275 km from Shanghai (reachable by high-speed rail)

💸 Flights from ~$719

Ningbo Lishe International (NGB)

Ningbo Lishe International offers a solid domestic network and good accessibility to Shanghai.

📍 ~150 km from Shanghai (reachable by car or high-speed rail)

💸 Flights from ~$668

Nantong Xingdong (NTG)

Nantong Xingdong is geographically close to northern Shanghai and can be useful for domestic routes.

📍 ~100 km from Shanghai (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$1013

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Shanghai

Historically, the optimal time to purchase tickets for flights from Budapest to Shanghai has been within 0-6 days of departure, where the average price was $706. Prices tend to be higher when booking 28-59 days out, with an average price of $901. For those planning further ahead, tickets booked 60+ days in advance had an average price of $805. These trends are observed across a 90-day window of flight data.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from Budapest to Shanghai is considered to be $580 or less. The median price for this route historically has been $672. Prices can go up to $861 or more for the higher end of fares. These figures are based on a 90-day analysis of flight prices.

Historically, the cheapest months to fly from Budapest to Shanghai have been January, with a median price of $609, and February, with a median price of $612. May also offered relatively low prices, with a median of $624. The annual median price for this route is typically around $672, based on a 270-day analysis.