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

In the trailing 90 days, approximately 9.3% of flights from Budapest to Shanghai were non-stop. For flights with connections, the median number of stopovers was 1. This indicates that while direct options exist, connecting flights are more common for this route.

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

A direct flight from Budapest to Shanghai typically takes about 11 hours and 5 minutes. For flights with one stop, the median duration extends to approximately 16 hours and 20 minutes. This difference in travel time is significant, with direct flights being about 315 minutes shorter on average than those with a single stop.

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

Historically, good prices on flights from Budapest to Shanghai have been frequent. This route is consistently identified as one where favorable deals appear regularly. Travelers can often find competitive pricing 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 20h 35m, including connections. Given that most itineraries for this route involve at least one stopover, this duration reflects the total travel time you can expect when flying between these two cities.

For travelers looking for cheap flights from Budapest to Shanghai, fares typically range from $582–$1001, with a median of $684. Right now, current fares are significantly above the typical level. Approximately 41% of recent fares on this route have been classified as a good price, indicating that deals do appear regularly. New deals appear almost daily, suggesting frequent opportunities to find competitive pricing.

If you are wondering when is the cheapest time to fly from Budapest to Shanghai, the data indicates that January is typically the most affordable month, with a median fare of $609. February also offers competitive pricing, with a median fare of $612. Another favorable month for lower fares is May, where the median price stands at $624.

Most itineraries for flights from Budapest to Shanghai connect at least once, with only 9.3% of recent fares being non-stop. When a connection is necessary, the typical number of stopovers is 1. This means you should generally anticipate a journey that includes at least one stop.

The distance between Budapest and Shanghai is approximately 8364 kilometers. This classifies the route as a long-haul journey, which typically involves extended flight times and often includes connections.

How much is a round trip from Budapest to Shanghai

Regular price: $770 - $1,441

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

The regular price range for this route is $770 to $1441. The current lowest deal is $523 with China Southern Airlines for travel from Dec 3-Dec 7.

now $523

Low $770

High $1,441

The cheapest time to fly from Budapest to Shanghai

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

January

Cheapest

Flights from $609

March

Most Expensive

Flights from $1,323

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Budapest to Shanghai

Shanghai Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Budapest to Shanghai

Thu, Sep 17

⌛ Last-Minute

BUD - Shanghai

Budapest (BUD) - Shanghai (PVG)

China Southern Airlines

$959

$648

One-way

Sat, Sep 19

⌛ Last-Minute

BUD - Shanghai

Budapest (BUD) - Shanghai (PVG)

China Southern Airlines

$771

$653

One-way

Mon, Sep 21

⌛ Last-Minute

BUD - Shanghai

Budapest (BUD) - Shanghai (PVG)

Air China

$803

$662

One-way

Wed, Sep 23

⌛ Last-Minute

BUD - Shanghai

Budapest (BUD) - Shanghai (PVG)

Air China

$805

$667

One-way

Thu, Sep 24

⌛ Last-Minute

BUD - Shanghai

Budapest (BUD) - Shanghai (PVG)

Air China

$801

$667

One-way

Thu, Oct 1

⌛ Last-Minute

BUD - Shanghai

Budapest (BUD) - Shanghai (SHA)

China Southern Airlines

$852

$528

One-way

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

4 nights

Dec 3 - Dec 7

$909 → $526

42%

6 nights

Dec 1 - Dec 7

$923 → $566

39%

4 nights

Dec 10 - Dec 14

$912 → $564

38%

7 nights

Dec 1 - Dec 8

$873 → $526

40%

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 41% considered good deals.

📅 Best time to fly

January offers the lowest median prices

Historically, January, February, and May offer the lowest median prices for this route.

⏱️ Flight duration

Flights typically take 20h 35m

Flights from Budapest to Shanghai typically take 20 hours and 35 minutes, with one stopover.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Connecting flights are dominant on this long-haul route, with frequent deals available.

🏆 Airline highlight

China Southern Airlines offers a recent deal

A recent deal from China Southern Airlines was found for $523, departing December 3.

🎯 Booking tip

Consider deals around $582

Historically, 25% of fares are at or below $582, indicating a good price point.

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 Budapest city center (reachable by car or public transport)

💸 Flights from ~$527

Shanghai main airports to arrive at

Shanghai Pudong International (PVG)

Cheapest

Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) is a good option for flights from Budapest to Shanghai.

📍 ~33 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$553

Airports nearby Shanghai used as alternative

Hangzhou Xiaoshan International (HGH)

Hangzhou Xiaoshan International is a major international hub with extensive networks, offering competitive pricing and high-speed rail to Shanghai.

📍 ~175 km from Shanghai (reachable by high-speed rail)

💸 Flights from ~$626

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Sep 26

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Sep 26

Shanghai, China

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$6,487

$2,212

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Sep 28

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$6,291

$2,246

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Sep 25

Shanghai, China

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$6,346

$2,246

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From BUD

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Sep 25

Shanghai, China

94% AI deal score

$6,404

$2,256

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Business Class

From BUD

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Dec 01

Shanghai, China

94% AI deal score

$4,578

$2,372

Save $2,206

China Southern Airlines

Business Class

From BUD

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Nov 09

Shanghai, China

94% AI deal score

$5,040

$2,584

Save $2,456

Air China

Business Class

From BUD

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Oct 20

Shanghai, China

94% AI deal score

$5,099

$2,584

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Air China

Business Class

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Oct 13

Shanghai, China

94% AI deal score

$5,142

$2,584

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Nov 16

Shanghai, China

94% AI deal score

$5,144

$2,598

Save $2,546

Air China

Business Class

From BUD

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Oct 21

Shanghai, China

94% AI deal score

$5,176

$2,598

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Air China

Business Class

From BUD

Elite

Oct 16

Shanghai, China

94% AI deal score

$20,463

$9,005

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Emirates Airlines

Business Class

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. During this period, the average price was approximately $706. Prices tend to be higher when booking 28-59 days out, with an average of $901. Even bookings made 60+ days in advance were, on average, around $805.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from Budapest to Shanghai was considered to be $582 or less. The median price for this route during the same period was $684. Prices historically reached up to $1001 for the higher end of the market.

Historically, January has shown the cheapest flights from Budapest to Shanghai, with a median price of $609. February also offered competitive prices, with a median of $612. The annual median price for this route was $684, indicating that these months typically offer savings compared to the yearly average.

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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: $770 - $1,441

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

The regular price range for this route is $770 to $1441. The current lowest deal is $523 with China Southern Airlines for travel from Dec 3-Dec 7.

now $523

Low $770

High $1,441

The cheapest time to fly from Budapest to Shanghai

January

Cheapest

Flights from $609

March

Most Expensive

Flights from $1,323

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Budapest to Shanghai

Shanghai Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Budapest to Shanghai

Thu, Sep 17

⌛ Last-Minute

BUD - Shanghai

Budapest (BUD) - Shanghai (PVG)

China Southern Airlines

$959

$648

One-way

Sat, Sep 19

⌛ Last-Minute

BUD - Shanghai

Budapest (BUD) - Shanghai (PVG)

China Southern Airlines

$771

$653

One-way

Mon, Sep 21

⌛ Last-Minute

BUD - Shanghai

Budapest (BUD) - Shanghai (PVG)

Air China

$803

$662

One-way

Wed, Sep 23

⌛ Last-Minute

BUD - Shanghai

Budapest (BUD) - Shanghai (PVG)

Air China

$805

$667

One-way

Thu, Sep 24

⌛ Last-Minute

BUD - Shanghai

Budapest (BUD) - Shanghai (PVG)

Air China

$801

$667

One-way

Thu, Oct 1

⌛ Last-Minute

BUD - Shanghai

Budapest (BUD) - Shanghai (SHA)

China Southern Airlines

$852

$528

One-way

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

4 nights

Dec 3 - Dec 7

$909 → $526

42%

6 nights

Dec 1 - Dec 7

$923 → $566

39%

4 nights

Dec 10 - Dec 14

$912 → $564

38%

7 nights

Dec 1 - Dec 8

$873 → $526

40%

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 41% considered good deals.

📅 Best time to fly

January offers the lowest median prices

Historically, January, February, and May offer the lowest median prices for this route.

⏱️ Flight duration

Flights typically take 20h 35m

Flights from Budapest to Shanghai typically take 20 hours and 35 minutes, with one stopover.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Connecting flights are dominant on this long-haul route, with frequent deals available.

🏆 Airline highlight

China Southern Airlines offers a recent deal

A recent deal from China Southern Airlines was found for $523, departing December 3.

🎯 Booking tip

Consider deals around $582

Historically, 25% of fares are at or below $582, indicating a good price point.

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 Budapest city center (reachable by car or public transport)

💸 Flights from ~$527

Shanghai main airports to arrive at

Shanghai Pudong International (PVG)

Cheapest

Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) is a good option for flights from Budapest to Shanghai.

📍 ~33 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$553

Airports nearby Shanghai used as alternative

Hangzhou Xiaoshan International (HGH)

Hangzhou Xiaoshan International is a major international hub with extensive networks, offering competitive pricing and high-speed rail to Shanghai.

Shanghai, China

94% AI deal score

$20,463

$9,005

Save $11,458

Emirates Airlines

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 offers the lowest median prices

Flights typically take 20h 35m

Connecting flights are dominant

China Southern Airlines offers a recent deal

Consider deals around $582

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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Sep 26

Sep 28

Sep 25

Sep 25

Dec 01

Nov 09

Oct 20

Oct 13

Nov 16

Oct 21

Oct 16

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 offers the lowest median prices

Flights typically take 20h 35m

Connecting flights are dominant

China Southern Airlines offers a recent deal

Consider deals around $582

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

Sep 26

Sep 26

Sep 28

Sep 25

Sep 25

Dec 01

Nov 09

Oct 20

Oct 13

Nov 16

Oct 21

Oct 16

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?