How many flights from Budapest to Shanghai are non-stop?

In the trailing 90 days, approximately 2.3% of flights from Budapest to Shanghai were non-stop. For flights that include stopovers, the median number of stopovers observed was 2. This indicates that direct flights are relatively uncommon on this route, and travelers should generally anticipate connecting flights.

How long does it take to fly from Budapest to Shanghai?

The typical direct flight from Budapest to Shanghai has a median duration of 11 hours and 10 minutes, covering a distance of 8364 kilometers. For flights with one stop, the median travel time increases significantly to 18 hours and 30 minutes. Travelers should account for these differences in duration when planning their journey.

Are there frequently good prices on flights from Budapest to Shanghai?

Historically, good prices on flights from Budapest to Shanghai have been available on a regular basis. This route is classified as offering regular deals. Travelers can typically find favorable pricing opportunities when planning their trips.

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Budapest to Shanghai: Overview

Insights for flights from Budapest to Shanghai

A typical journey from Budapest to Shanghai takes about 11h 10m, including connections. Given that most itineraries for this route involve at least one stopover, this duration reflects the overall travel time you can expect. For connecting flights, the median journey time extends to 25h 10m, indicating that itineraries with connections significantly increase the total travel duration.

When searching for cheap flights from Budapest to Shanghai, fares typically range from $932–$1405, with a median price of $1167. Right now, current fares are below the typical level, which can present a favorable opportunity for travelers. Approximately 15% of recent fares on this route have been classified as a good price, suggesting that competitive deals do appear regularly.

The cheapest time to fly from Budapest to Shanghai is often in January, with a median fare of $655. July also offers competitive pricing, with a median fare of $667. Another relatively affordable month is November, where the median fare stands at $986. These months tend to offer more budget-friendly options compared to other times of the year.

Most itineraries from Budapest to Shanghai are connecting flights, with only 2.3% of recent fares being non-stop. This means that most itineraries connect at least once. For flights that include connections, the typical number of stopovers is 2, which significantly impacts the overall travel time and planning for your journey.

The route from Budapest to Shanghai covers a substantial distance of 8364 kilometers. This classifies it as a long-haul journey, indicating a significant travel commitment. Such a distance often necessitates longer flight times and typically involves international travel considerations.

How much is a round trip from Budapest to Shanghai

Regular price: $714 - $1,486

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

The regular price range for flights from Budapest to Shanghai is between 714 USD and 1486 USD. The current lowest deal is 547 USD with Hainan Airlines for travel from Dec 4-Dec 17.

now $547

Low $714

High $1,486

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 $655. The most expensive month is August, with a median price of $1283. Prices are generally lower from January to December.

January

Cheapest

Flights from $655

August

Most Expensive

Flights from $1,283

Jan

Feb

Mar

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Budapest to Shanghai

Shanghai Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Budapest to Shanghai

Tue, Nov 10

⌛ Last-Minute

BUD - Shanghai

Budapest (BUD) - Shanghai (PVG)

China Southern Airlines

$614

$649

One-way

Tue, Nov 10

⌛ Last-Minute

BUD - Shanghai

Budapest (BUD) - Shanghai (PVG)

China Southern Airlines

$597

$652

One-way

Thu, Nov 12

⌛ Last-Minute

BUD - Shanghai

Budapest (BUD) - Shanghai (PVG)

Nantucket Airlines

$597

$634

One-way

Thu, Nov 12

⌛ Last-Minute

BUD - Shanghai

Budapest (BUD) - Shanghai (PVG)

Nantucket Airlines

$643

$635

One-way

Thu, Nov 12

⌛ Last-Minute

BUD - Shanghai

Budapest (BUD) - Shanghai (PVG)

China Southern Airlines

$675

$644

One-way

Thu, Nov 12

⌛ Last-Minute

BUD - Shanghai

Budapest (BUD) - Shanghai (SHA)

Air China

$695

$649

One-way

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

2 nights

Dec 4 - Dec 6

$920 → $596

35%

2 nights

Dec 25 - Dec 27

$917 → $606

34%

6 nights

Dec 4 - Dec 10

$866 → $593

32%

13 nights

Dec 4 - Dec 17

$870 → $603

31%

Popular Airports to fly from Budapest to Shanghai

Budapest - Shanghai route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Recent fares from Budapest to Shanghai are below the typical level, with a median price of $1167.

📅 Best time to fly

January is historically the cheapest month to fly

Historically, January is the cheapest month to fly, with a median price of $655.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 11h 10m

Direct flights from Budapest to Shanghai typically take 11h 10m, while connecting flights take 25h 10m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant on this route

Connecting flights are dominant on this route, with 2.3% direct flights available in the last 90 days.

🏆 Airline highlight

China Eastern Airlines offers direct flights

China Eastern Airlines offers direct flights from Budapest to Shanghai, with 1 direct deal available.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear regularly for this route

Deals for flights from Budapest to Shanghai appear regularly, with a current deal for $547.

Budapest main airports to depart from

Budapest Ferenc Liszt International (BUD)

Cheapest

Fly from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International for flights to Shanghai, offering a convenient departure option.

📍 ~18 km from city center (reachable by car or bus)

💸 Flights from ~$531

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.

📍 ~14 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$543

Airports nearby Shanghai used as alternative

Hangzhou Xiaoshan International (HGH)

Shanghai, China

94% AI deal score

$4,347

$2,334

Save $2,013

China Southern Airlines

Business Class

From BUD

Elite

Dec 01

Shanghai, China

94% AI deal score

$4,358

$2,334

Save $2,024

China Southern Airlines

Business Class

From BUD

Elite

Nov 26

Shanghai, China

94% AI deal score

$4,523

$2,574

Save $1,949

Swiss International Air Lines

Business Class

From BUD

Elite

Nov 07

Shanghai, China

94% AI deal score

$4,874

$2,582

Save $2,292

Air China

Business Class

From BUD

Elite

Nov 08

Shanghai, China

94% AI deal score

$4,884

$2,582

Save $2,302

Air China

Business Class

From BUD

Elite

Nov 08

Shanghai, China

94% AI deal score

$4,883

$2,590

Save $2,293

Air China

Business Class

From BUD

Elite

Nov 07

Shanghai, China

94% AI deal score

$4,918

$2,590

Save $2,328

Air China

Business Class

From BUD

Elite

Nov 07

Shanghai, China

94% AI deal score

$4,916

$2,590

Save $2,326

Air China

Business Class

From BUD

Elite

Nov 07

Shanghai, China

94% AI deal score

$4,921

$2,590

Save $2,331

Air China

Business Class

From BUD

Elite

Dec 18

Shanghai, China

93% AI deal score

$4,421

$2,542

Save $1,879

Air China

Business Class

From BUD

Elite

Dec 24

Shanghai, China

93% AI deal score

$4,451

$2,542

Save $1,909

Air China

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Shanghai

Historically, the optimal booking window for flights from Budapest to Shanghai is typically between 28 and 59 days prior to departure. During this period, the average price observed was $1109. Booking within 0-6 days of departure generally sees prices rise to an average of $1481. For those booking 60 or more days out, the average price was around $1246, indicating that waiting until the 28-59 day window often yields better value.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from Budapest to Shanghai is considered to be $932 or less. The median price for this route was $1167. Prices can go up to $1405 or more for the higher end of the market. Aiming for prices at or below the $932 threshold typically represents a favorable deal based on historical data.

Historically, January and July have offered the cheapest flights from Budapest to Shanghai, with median prices of $655 and $667, respectively. November also presented a relatively lower median price of $986. The annual median price for this route was $1167, making these months notably more affordable for travelers.

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Budapest to Shanghai: Overview

Insights for flights from Budapest to Shanghai

How much is a round trip from Budapest to Shanghai

Regular price: $714 - $1,486

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

The regular price range for flights from Budapest to Shanghai is between 714 USD and 1486 USD. The current lowest deal is 547 USD with Hainan Airlines for travel from Dec 4-Dec 17.

now $547

Low $714

High $1,486

The cheapest time to fly from Budapest to Shanghai

January

Cheapest

Flights from $655

August

Most Expensive

Flights from $1,283

Jan

Feb

Mar

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Budapest to Shanghai

Shanghai Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Budapest to Shanghai

Tue, Nov 10

⌛ Last-Minute

BUD - Shanghai

Budapest (BUD) - Shanghai (PVG)

China Southern Airlines

$614

$649

One-way

Tue, Nov 10

⌛ Last-Minute

BUD - Shanghai

Budapest (BUD) - Shanghai (PVG)

China Southern Airlines

$597

$652

One-way

Thu, Nov 12

⌛ Last-Minute

BUD - Shanghai

Budapest (BUD) - Shanghai (PVG)

Nantucket Airlines

$597

$634

One-way

Thu, Nov 12

⌛ Last-Minute

BUD - Shanghai

Budapest (BUD) - Shanghai (PVG)

Nantucket Airlines

$643

$635

One-way

Thu, Nov 12

⌛ Last-Minute

BUD - Shanghai

Budapest (BUD) - Shanghai (PVG)

China Southern Airlines

$675

$644

One-way

Thu, Nov 12

⌛ Last-Minute

BUD - Shanghai

Budapest (BUD) - Shanghai (SHA)

Air China

$695

$649

One-way

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

2 nights

Dec 4 - Dec 6

$920 → $596

35%

2 nights

Dec 25 - Dec 27

$917 → $606

34%

6 nights

Dec 4 - Dec 10

$866 → $593

32%

13 nights

Dec 4 - Dec 17

$870 → $603

31%

Popular Airports to fly from Budapest to Shanghai

Budapest - Shanghai route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Recent fares from Budapest to Shanghai are below the typical level, with a median price of $1167.

📅 Best time to fly

January is historically the cheapest month to fly

Historically, January is the cheapest month to fly, with a median price of $655.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 11h 10m

Direct flights from Budapest to Shanghai typically take 11h 10m, while connecting flights take 25h 10m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant on this route

Connecting flights are dominant on this route, with 2.3% direct flights available in the last 90 days.

🏆 Airline highlight

China Eastern Airlines offers direct flights

China Eastern Airlines offers direct flights from Budapest to Shanghai, with 1 direct deal available.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear regularly for this route

Deals for flights from Budapest to Shanghai appear regularly, with a current deal for $547.

Budapest main airports to depart from

Budapest Ferenc Liszt International (BUD)

Cheapest

Fly from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International for flights to Shanghai, offering a convenient departure option.

📍 ~18 km from city center (reachable by car or bus)

💸 Flights from ~$531

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.

📍 ~14 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$543

Airports nearby Shanghai used as alternative

Hangzhou Xiaoshan International (HGH)

Hangzhou Xiaoshan International offers extensive routes and excellent high-speed rail connectivity to Shanghai.

Shanghai, China

93% AI deal score

$4,451

$2,542

Save $1,909

Air China

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Shanghai

Cheap Flights from Budapest to Shanghai

Today’s best flight deals from Budapest to Shanghai

Budapest to Shanghai: Overview

Insights for flights from Budapest to Shanghai

How much is a round trip from Budapest to Shanghai

The cheapest time to fly from Budapest to Shanghai

Direct flights from Budapest to Shanghai

Last-minute flights going from Budapest to Shanghai

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

Popular Airports to fly from Budapest to Shanghai

Budapest - Shanghai route insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

January is historically the cheapest month to fly

Direct flights take 11h 10m

Connecting flights are dominant on this route

China Eastern Airlines offers direct flights

Deals appear regularly for this route

Budapest main airports to depart from

Shanghai main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Shanghai used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Shanghai

Best Elite deals to Shanghai

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Dec 03

Dec 01

Nov 26

Nov 07

Nov 08

Nov 08

Nov 07

Nov 07

Nov 07

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Shanghai

When should I buy Budapest to Shanghai tickets?

What is a good price for a flight from Budapest to Shanghai?

Which months have the cheapest flights from Budapest to Shanghai?

How many flights from Budapest to Shanghai are non-stop?

How long does it take to fly from Budapest to Shanghai?

Are there frequently good prices on flights from Budapest to Shanghai?

Related routes

More routes from Budapest

Flights to Shanghai from other cities

Budapest to Shanghai: Overview

Insights for flights from Budapest to Shanghai

How much is a round trip from Budapest to Shanghai

The cheapest time to fly from Budapest to Shanghai

Direct flights from Budapest to Shanghai

Last-minute flights going from Budapest to Shanghai

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

Popular Airports to fly from Budapest to Shanghai

Budapest - Shanghai route insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

January is historically the cheapest month to fly

Direct flights take 11h 10m

Connecting flights are dominant on this route

China Eastern Airlines offers direct flights

Deals appear regularly for this route

Budapest main airports to depart from

Shanghai main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Shanghai used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Shanghai

Best Elite deals to Shanghai

Dec 05

Dec 03

Dec 01

Nov 26

Nov 07

Nov 08

Nov 08

Nov 07

Nov 07

Nov 07

Dec 18

Dec 24

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Shanghai

When should I buy Budapest to Shanghai tickets?

What is a good price for a flight from Budapest to Shanghai?

Which months have the cheapest flights from Budapest to Shanghai?