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 with connections, travelers typically encountered a median of 2 stopovers. This indicates that direct routes are less common for this particular journey.

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

The direct flight from Budapest to Shanghai typically takes around 11 hours and 10 minutes, covering a distance of 8364 kilometers. Flights with one stop generally have a longer duration, with a median travel time of 18 hours and 30 minutes. The median direct flight time is 670 minutes, while flights with one stop average 1110 minutes.

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 having regular price fluctuations that can lead to favorable deals. Travelers can typically find competitive pricing across the trailing 30 days.

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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: $539 - $1,196

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

The regular price range for this route is between $539 and $1196. The current lowest deal is $531 with Hainan Airlines for travel from Nov 13-Nov 26.

now $531

Low $539

High $1,196

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

China Eastern Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Budapest to Shanghai

Mon, Nov 2

⌛ Last-Minute

BUD - Shanghai

Budapest (BUD) - Shanghai (PVG)

Hainan Airlines

$657

$585

One-way

Tue, Nov 3

⌛ Last-Minute

BUD - Shanghai

Budapest (BUD) - Shanghai (SHA)

Air China

$702

$587

One-way

Tue, Nov 3

⌛ Last-Minute

BUD - Shanghai

Budapest (BUD) - Shanghai (SHA)

Air China

$682

$601

One-way

Tue, Nov 3

⌛ Last-Minute

BUD - Shanghai

Budapest (BUD) - Shanghai (SHA)

Air China

$704

$602

One-way

Tue, Nov 3

⌛ Last-Minute

BUD - Shanghai

Budapest (BUD) - Shanghai (PVG)

Air China

$590

$602

One-way

Tue, Nov 3

⌛ Last-Minute

BUD - Shanghai

Budapest (BUD) - Shanghai (PVG)

Air China

$590

$602

One-way

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

2 nights

Dec 4 - Dec 6

$917 → $568

38%

5 nights

Dec 1 - Dec 6

$945 → $602

36%

5 nights

Dec 8 - Dec 13

$943 → $603

36%

7 nights

Dec 2 - Dec 9

$923 → $602

35%

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 of $1167.

📅 Best time to fly

January offers the lowest median price

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

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights average 11h 10m

The average direct flight duration from Budapest to Shanghai is 11h 10m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Connecting flights are dominant for this route, with a median of 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

Hainan Airlines offers a recent deal

A recent deal from Hainan Airlines was found for $531, departing November 13.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear regularly

Deals for flights from Budapest to Shanghai appear regularly, typically within a 30-day window.

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.

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

💸 Flights from ~$562

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Dec 01

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Nov 30

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$4,991

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Nov 03

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$4,870

$2,557

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Dec 18

Shanghai, China

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$3,582

$2,197

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Hainan Airlines

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From BUD

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Feb 16

Shanghai, China

93% AI deal score

$3,608

$2,346

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China Southern Airlines

Business Class

From BUD

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Nov 03

Shanghai, China

93% AI deal score

$4,542

$2,501

Save $2,041

Air China

Business Class

From BUD

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Dec 29

Shanghai, China

93% AI deal score

$4,644

$2,556

Save $2,088

Air China

Business Class

From BUD

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Nov 14

Shanghai, China

93% AI deal score

$1,608

$1,032

Save $576

China Southern Airlines

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Oct 27

Shanghai, China

93% AI deal score

$1,770

$1,125

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Nov 14

Shanghai, China

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$4,734

$2,140

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China Eastern Airlines

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From BUD

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Nov 16

Shanghai, China

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$4,643

$2,144

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From BUD

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Feb 20

Shanghai, China

92% AI deal score

$3,155

$2,147

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Shanghai Airlines

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 was around $1109. Prices tend to be higher for last-minute bookings, with flights purchased 0-6 days out averaging $1481. Even bookings made 60+ days in advance were slightly higher, at an average of $1246.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from Budapest to Shanghai was considered to be $932 or less. The median price for this route was $1167. Prices in the higher range, around the 75th percentile, were approximately $1405. These figures are based on observations over a 90-day period.

Historically, January and July have offered the cheapest flights from Budapest to Shanghai. In January, the median price was $655, while in July it was $667. The annual median price for this route was $1167. November, with a median price of $986, was observed as the most expensive month in the trailing 270 days.

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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: $539 - $1,196

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

The regular price range for this route is between $539 and $1196. The current lowest deal is $531 with Hainan Airlines for travel from Nov 13-Nov 26.

now $531

Low $539

High $1,196

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

China Eastern Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Budapest to Shanghai

Mon, Nov 2

⌛ Last-Minute

BUD - Shanghai

Budapest (BUD) - Shanghai (PVG)

Hainan Airlines

$657

$585

One-way

Tue, Nov 3

⌛ Last-Minute

BUD - Shanghai

Budapest (BUD) - Shanghai (SHA)

Air China

$702

$587

One-way

Tue, Nov 3

⌛ Last-Minute

BUD - Shanghai

Budapest (BUD) - Shanghai (SHA)

Air China

$682

$601

One-way

Tue, Nov 3

⌛ Last-Minute

BUD - Shanghai

Budapest (BUD) - Shanghai (SHA)

Air China

$704

$602

One-way

Tue, Nov 3

⌛ Last-Minute

BUD - Shanghai

Budapest (BUD) - Shanghai (PVG)

Air China

$590

$602

One-way

Tue, Nov 3

⌛ Last-Minute

BUD - Shanghai

Budapest (BUD) - Shanghai (PVG)

Air China

$590

$602

One-way

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

2 nights

Dec 4 - Dec 6

$917 → $568

38%

5 nights

Dec 1 - Dec 6

$945 → $602

36%

5 nights

Dec 8 - Dec 13

$943 → $603

36%

7 nights

Dec 2 - Dec 9

$923 → $602

35%

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 of $1167.

📅 Best time to fly

January offers the lowest median price

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

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights average 11h 10m

The average direct flight duration from Budapest to Shanghai is 11h 10m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Connecting flights are dominant for this route, with a median of 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

Hainan Airlines offers a recent deal

A recent deal from Hainan Airlines was found for $531, departing November 13.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear regularly

Deals for flights from Budapest to Shanghai appear regularly, typically within a 30-day window.

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

92% AI deal score

$3,155

$2,147

Save $1,008

Shanghai 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 price

Direct flights average 11h 10m

Connecting flights are dominant

Hainan Airlines offers a recent deal

Deals appear regularly

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 01

Nov 30

Nov 03

Dec 18

Feb 16

Nov 03

Dec 29

Nov 14

Oct 27

Nov 14

Nov 16

Feb 20

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 price

Direct flights average 11h 10m

Connecting flights are dominant

Hainan Airlines offers a recent deal

Deals appear regularly

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 01

Nov 30

Nov 03

Dec 18

Feb 16

Nov 03

Dec 29

Nov 14

Oct 27

Nov 14

Nov 16

Feb 20

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?