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September 10 - September 23

Cheapest

CMH - Budapest

$921

$703

Round trip

December 8 - December 15

Best

CMH - Budapest

$1,228

$744

Round trip

August 25 - September 23

Earliest

CMH - Budapest

$1,060

$749

Round trip

August 30 - September 23

CMH - Budapest

$1,060

$767

Round trip

September 6 - September 23

CMH - Budapest

$917

$767

Round trip

August 25 - September 9

Earliest

CMH - Budapest

$1,072

$773

Round trip

August 25 - September 1

Earliest

CMH - Budapest

$1,104

$776

Round trip

September 9 - September 23

CMH - Budapest

$922

$790

Round trip

December 4 - December 11

CMH - Budapest

$1,230

$796

Round trip

December 7 - December 14

CMH - Budapest

$1,230

$798

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Insights for flights from Columbus to Budapest

Right now, only 5% of recent fares for flights from Columbus to Budapest are classified as a good price. Fares for this route typically range from $862–$1071, with a median of $940. Currently, prices are significantly below the typical level, making it a potentially opportune time to find cheap flights from Columbus to Budapest.

When considering the cheapest time to fly from Columbus to Budapest, August stands out with a median fare of $467. Following August, September offers a median fare of $866, and April presents a median of $935. These months generally offer more competitive pricing compared to other times of the year.

A typical journey from Columbus to Budapest takes approximately 35h 58m, including connections. This is a long-haul route, covering a distance of 7631 km. Given that most itineraries connect at least once, this duration reflects the overall travel time you can expect.

For flights from Columbus to Budapest, most itineraries connect at least once. In fact, 0% of recent fares were for direct flights from Columbus to Budapest. When connections are necessary, the typical number of stopovers is 4, indicating that itineraries often involve multiple stops.

How much is a round trip from Columbus to Budapest

Regular price: $789 - $1,281

Prices are currently below the regular range for flights from Columbus to Budapest.

The regular price range for this route is between $789 and $1281. The current lowest deal is $703 with Scandinavian Airlines, for travel from Sep 10-Sep 23.

now $703

Low $789

High $1,281

The cheapest time to fly from Columbus to Budapest

Flights from Columbus to Budapest are cheapest in August, with a median price of $467. The most expensive month to fly is June, with a median price of $1197. Generally, prices are lower from March to September.

August

Cheapest

Flights from $467

June

Most Expensive

Flights from $1,197

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Direct flights from Columbus to Budapest

Breeze Airways

United Airlines

Wizz Air

Icelandair

Last-minute flights going from Columbus to Budapest

Fri, Jun 19

⌛ Last-Minute

CMH - Budapest

Columbus (CMH) - Budapest (BUD)

Aer Lingus

$1,183

$2,182

One-way

Fri, Jun 19

⌛ Last-Minute

CMH - Budapest

Columbus (CMH) - Budapest (BUD)

Aer Lingus

$1,339

$2,182

One-way

Fri, Jun 19

⌛ Last-Minute

CMH - Budapest

Columbus (CMH) - Budapest (BUD)

Aer Lingus

$1,347

$2,199

One-way

Sat, Jun 20

⌛ Last-Minute

CMH - Budapest

Columbus (CMH) - Budapest (BUD)

Aer Lingus

$1,244

$2,419

One-way

Sat, Jun 20

⌛ Last-Minute

CMH - Budapest

Columbus (CMH) - Budapest (BUD)

Aer Lingus

$1,347

$2,419

One-way

Sun, Jun 21

⌛ Last-Minute

CMH - Budapest

Columbus (CMH) - Budapest (BUD)

Aer Lingus

$1,282

$2,428

One-way

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

7 nights

Dec 8 - Dec 15

$1,228 → $744

39%

6 nights

Dec 16 - Dec 22

$1,247 → $801

36%

7 nights

Dec 4 - Dec 11

$1,230 → $796

35%

7 nights

Dec 7 - Dec 14

$1,230 → $798

35%

Popular Airports to fly from Columbus to Budapest

Columbus - Budapest route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares below the typical level

Recent fares from Columbus to Budapest are below the typical level. Prices typically range from $862 to $1071.

📅 Best time to fly

August is historically cheapest

Historically, August is the cheapest month to fly from Columbus to Budapest, with a median price of $467.

⏱️ Flight duration

Typically 35h 58m with stops

Flights from Columbus to Budapest typically take 35 hours and 58 minutes, including layovers, as direct flights are not available.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights dominant

Connecting flights are dominant for this route, with a median of 4 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

Breeze Airways, United Airlines, Wizz Air offer deals

Breeze Airways, United Airlines, and Wizz Air historically offer the most deals for this route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are rare for this route

Deals for flights from Columbus to Budapest are historically rare, with about 0.1 deals per day.

Columbus main airports to depart from

John Glenn Columbus International (CMH)

Cheapest

John Glenn Columbus International Airport is a convenient option for flights from Columbus to Budapest.

📍 ~10 km from Columbus (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$703

Rickenbacker International (LCK)

Rickenbacker International Airport is an alternative departure point for your trip to Budapest.

📍 ~20 km from Columbus (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$1044

Budapest main airports to arrive at

Budapest Ferenc Liszt International (BUD)

Cheapest

Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport is the primary international gateway to Budapest, Hungary.

📍 ~16 km from city center (reachable by public transport or car)

💸 Flights from ~$703

Airports nearby Budapest used as alternative

Vienna International Airport (VIE)

Vienna International Airport is a major international hub with an extensive route network and excellent rail and bus connections.

📍 ~215 km from Budapest (reachable by car, train, or bus)

💸 Flights from ~$735

Bratislava Airport (BTS)

Bratislava Airport is the closest international airport to Budapest, offering simple road access and a manageable terminal.

📍 ~170 km from Budapest (reachable by car or bus)

💸 Flights from ~$861

John Paul II International Airport Kraków–Balice (KRK)

Cheapest

John Paul II International Airport Kraków–Balice offers a large selection of low-cost carrier routes and modern facilities.

📍 ~290 km from Budapest (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~$698

Zagreb (ZAG)

Zagreb Airport is a capital city airport with full-service carrier presence and direct highway connection from Budapest.

📍 ~300 km from Budapest (reachable by car or bus)

💸 Flights from ~$940

Košice International (KSC)

Košice International offers relatively close proximity within the Schengen area and good regional connectivity.

📍 ~260 km from Budapest (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~$879

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Budapest

Budapest, Hungary

67% AI deal score

$6,439

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Budapest

To find more affordable flights, consider being flexible with your travel dates and times. Using flight comparison sites can help you compare options across various airlines and online travel agencies. Look for flights during the off-peak season, which often has lower demand and prices.

Booking flights in advance, often several months out, may help you secure better prices. However, prices can fluctuate, so monitoring fares over time is usually a good strategy. Last-minute bookings can sometimes be more expensive, especially for popular routes.

Comparing nearby airports at both your origin and destination can sometimes reveal more affordable flight options. While it may add to your ground travel time, the potential savings on airfare can be significant. Always factor in the cost and convenience of transportation to and from alternative airports.

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