Are direct flights from Detroit to Budapest always the best option?

Direct flights offer convenience by minimizing travel time and avoiding layovers, but they are not always the cheapest. Flights with one or more stops can often be more affordable. Consider your budget and time constraints when making your choice.

Can flexible travel dates help on Detroit to Budapest flights?

Yes, being flexible with your travel dates can significantly impact flight prices. Mid-week travel or flying during the off-peak season often results in lower fares. Even shifting your departure or return by a day or two may lead to savings.

What extra costs should I check before booking Detroit to Budapest flights?

Before booking, always check for potential extra costs such as baggage fees, seat selection charges, and in-flight services. Some airlines may also charge for printing boarding passes at the airport. Factor these into your total travel budget.

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Detroit to Budapest: Overview

Insights for flights from Detroit to Budapest

For cheap flights from Detroit to Budapest, the most affordable month to fly is September, with a median fare of $411. This is closely followed by October, where the median fare is $415. Another relatively cheaper option is April, with a median fare of $960.

Right now, fares from Detroit to Budapest typically range from $969–$1433, with a median of $1181. Current fares are above the typical level for this route. Only 1% of recent fares were classified as a good price, indicating that deals are infrequent for this particular route.

When considering the flight from Detroit to Budapest, you'll find that most itineraries connect at least once, as 0% of recent fares were for non-stop flights. For connecting itineraries, the typical number of stopovers is 2.

A typical journey from Detroit to Budapest takes approximately 12h 3m, including connections. This median duration accounts for the fact that most itineraries on this route involve at least one stopover.

The distance between Detroit and Budapest is 7486 km, classifying this as a long-haul flight. This means you should expect a significant travel time due to the considerable distance covered.

How much is a round trip from Detroit to Budapest

Regular price: $714 - $1,421

Prices are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Detroit to Budapest is $714-$1421. The current lowest deal is $663 with British Airways for travel from Nov 4-Nov 18.

now $663

Low $714

High $1,421

The cheapest time to fly from Detroit to Budapest

The cheapest month to fly from Detroit to Budapest is October, with a median price of $702. The most expensive month is June, with a median price of $1470. Prices are generally lower from April to December.

October

Cheapest

Flights from $702

June

Most Expensive

Flights from $1,470

Jan

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Detroit to Budapest

United Airlines

easyJet UK

Norse Atlantic UK

Wizz Air

Last-minute flights going from Detroit to Budapest

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

DTW - Budapest

Detroit (DTW) - Budapest (BUD)

JetBlue Airways

$981

$1,031

One-way

Thu, Sep 17

⌛ Last-Minute

DTW - Budapest

Detroit (DTW) - Budapest (BUD)

JetBlue Airways

$968

$930

One-way

Thu, Sep 17

⌛ Last-Minute

DTW - Budapest

Detroit (DTW) - Budapest (BUD)

$968

$1,128

One-way

Thu, Sep 17

⌛ Last-Minute

DTW - Budapest

Detroit (DTW) - Budapest (BUD)

$1,239

$1,945

One-way

Thu, Sep 24

⌛ Last-Minute

DTW - Budapest

Detroit (DTW) - Budapest (BUD)

$918

$1,909

One-way

Fri, Sep 25

⌛ Last-Minute

DTW - Budapest

Detroit (DTW) - Budapest (BUD)

$914

$1,584

One-way

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

8 nights

Dec 8 - Dec 16

$1,059 → $695

34%

7 nights

Dec 1 - Dec 8

$1,073 → $710

34%

7 nights

Dec 2 - Dec 9

$1,073 → $719

33%

14 nights

Dec 10 - Dec 24

$1,060 → $708

33%

Popular Airports to fly from Detroit to Budapest

Detroit - Budapest route insights

💸 Price insights

Fares above the typical level

Recent fares from Detroit to Budapest are above the typical level at $663.

📅 Best time to fly

September offers the lowest median price

Historically, September is the cheapest month to fly, with a median price of $411.

⏱️ Flight duration

Connecting flights average 12h 3m

Flights from Detroit to Budapest typically involve 2 stopovers, with a median duration of 12h 3m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights only

There are no direct flights available from Detroit to Budapest, only connecting options.

🏆 Airline highlight

British Airways offers a notable deal

A recent deal for $663 was found on British Airways via Skyscanner for November 4-18.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are rare for this route

Deals for flights from Detroit to Budapest are historically rare, so book when you see a good price.

Detroit main airports to depart from

Detroit Metropolitan (DTW)

Cheapest

Detroit Metropolitan is a good option for flights from Detroit to Budapest, offering competitive prices.

📍 ~29 km from Detroit (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$675

Budapest main airports to arrive at

Budapest Ferenc Liszt International (BUD)

Cheapest

Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport is the primary arrival airport for Budapest, Hungary.

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

💸 Flights from ~$675

Airports nearby Budapest used as alternative

Vienna International Airport (VIE)

Cheapest

Vienna International Airport offers significantly more long-haul and global connections than Budapest.

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

💸 Flights from ~$679

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Budapest

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From DTW

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Nov 08

Budapest, Hungary

91% AI deal score

$5,182

$3,737

Save $1,445

Air Canada, +1

Business Class

From DTW

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Nov 08

Budapest, Hungary

91% AI deal score

$5,265

$3,737

Save $1,528

Air Canada, +1

Business Class

From DTW

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Nov 13

Budapest, Hungary

91% AI deal score

$5,261

$3,737

Save $1,524

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Business Class

From DTW

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Nov 08

Budapest, Hungary

91% AI deal score

$5,268

$3,737

Save $1,531

Air Canada, +1

Business Class

From DTW

Elite

Nov 17

Budapest, Hungary

91% AI deal score

$5,286

$3,737

Save $1,549

Air Canada, +1

Business Class

From DTW

Elite

Oct 17

Budapest, Hungary

91% AI deal score

$5,352

$3,778

Save $1,574

Air Canada, +1

Business Class

From DTW

Elite

Oct 17

Budapest, Hungary

91% AI deal score

$5,339

$3,778

Save $1,561

Air Canada, +1

Business Class

From DTW

Elite

Oct 20

Budapest, Hungary

91% AI deal score

$5,371

$3,778

Save $1,593

Air Canada, +1

Business Class

From DTW

Elite

Oct 20

Budapest, Hungary

91% AI deal score

$5,371

$3,778

Save $1,593

Air Canada, +1

Business Class

From DTW

Elite

Nov 17

Budapest, Hungary

91% AI deal score

$5,290

$3,795

Save $1,495

Air Canada, +1

Business Class

From DTW

Elite

Oct 17

Budapest, Hungary

91% AI deal score

$5,490

$3,844

Save $1,646

Air Canada, +1

Business Class

From DTW

Elite

Oct 10

Budapest, Hungary

91% AI deal score

$5,369

$3,844

Save $1,525

Air Canada, +1

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Budapest

To find more affordable flights, consider being flexible with your travel dates and times. Comparing prices across different airlines and booking sites can often reveal better deals. Setting up price alerts may also help you catch drops in fares.

Booking in advance can often secure better prices, especially for international routes. However, prices can fluctuate, so monitoring fares over time may be beneficial. Last-minute deals are rare but can occasionally appear.

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

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Detroit to Budapest: Overview

Insights for flights from Detroit to Budapest

The distance between Detroit and Budapest is 7486 km, classifying this as a long-haul flight. This means you should expect a significant travel time due to the considerable distance covered.

How much is a round trip from Detroit to Budapest

Regular price: $714 - $1,421

Prices are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Detroit to Budapest is $714-$1421. The current lowest deal is $663 with British Airways for travel from Nov 4-Nov 18.

now $663

Low $714

High $1,421

The cheapest time to fly from Detroit to Budapest

October

Cheapest

Flights from $702

June

Most Expensive

Flights from $1,470

Jan

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Detroit to Budapest

United Airlines

easyJet UK

Norse Atlantic UK

Wizz Air

Last-minute flights going from Detroit to Budapest

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

DTW - Budapest

Detroit (DTW) - Budapest (BUD)

JetBlue Airways

$981

$1,031

One-way

Thu, Sep 17

⌛ Last-Minute

DTW - Budapest

Detroit (DTW) - Budapest (BUD)

JetBlue Airways

$968

$930

One-way

Thu, Sep 17

⌛ Last-Minute

DTW - Budapest

Detroit (DTW) - Budapest (BUD)

$968

$1,128

One-way

Thu, Sep 17

⌛ Last-Minute

DTW - Budapest

Detroit (DTW) - Budapest (BUD)

$1,239

$1,945

One-way

Thu, Sep 24

⌛ Last-Minute

DTW - Budapest

Detroit (DTW) - Budapest (BUD)

$918

$1,909

One-way

Fri, Sep 25

⌛ Last-Minute

DTW - Budapest

Detroit (DTW) - Budapest (BUD)

$914

$1,584

One-way

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

8 nights

Dec 8 - Dec 16

$1,059 → $695

34%

7 nights

Dec 1 - Dec 8

$1,073 → $710

34%

7 nights

Dec 2 - Dec 9

$1,073 → $719

33%

14 nights

Dec 10 - Dec 24

$1,060 → $708

33%

Popular Airports to fly from Detroit to Budapest

Detroit - Budapest route insights

💸 Price insights

Fares above the typical level

Recent fares from Detroit to Budapest are above the typical level at $663.

📅 Best time to fly

September offers the lowest median price

Historically, September is the cheapest month to fly, with a median price of $411.

⏱️ Flight duration

Connecting flights average 12h 3m

Flights from Detroit to Budapest typically involve 2 stopovers, with a median duration of 12h 3m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights only

There are no direct flights available from Detroit to Budapest, only connecting options.

🏆 Airline highlight

British Airways offers a notable deal

A recent deal for $663 was found on British Airways via Skyscanner for November 4-18.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are rare for this route

Deals for flights from Detroit to Budapest are historically rare, so book when you see a good price.

Detroit main airports to depart from

Detroit Metropolitan (DTW)

Cheapest

Detroit Metropolitan is a good option for flights from Detroit to Budapest, offering competitive prices.

📍 ~29 km from Detroit (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$675

Budapest main airports to arrive at

Budapest Ferenc Liszt International (BUD)

Cheapest

Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport is the primary arrival airport for Budapest, Hungary.

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

💸 Flights from ~$675

Airports nearby Budapest used as alternative

Vienna International Airport (VIE)

Cheapest

Vienna International Airport offers significantly more long-haul and global connections than Budapest.

Budapest, Hungary

91% AI deal score

$5,369

$3,844

Save $1,525

Air Canada, +1

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Budapest

Cheap Flights from Detroit to Budapest

Today’s best flight deals from Detroit to Budapest

Detroit to Budapest: Overview

Insights for flights from Detroit to Budapest

How much is a round trip from Detroit to Budapest

The cheapest time to fly from Detroit to Budapest

Direct flights from Detroit to Budapest

Last-minute flights going from Detroit to Budapest

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

Popular Airports to fly from Detroit to Budapest

Detroit - Budapest route insights

Fares above the typical level

September offers the lowest median price

Connecting flights average 12h 3m

Connecting flights only

British Airways offers a notable deal

Deals are rare for this route

Detroit main airports to depart from

Budapest main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Budapest used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Budapest

Best Elite deals to Budapest

Nov 08

Nov 08

Nov 13

Nov 08

Nov 17

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Oct 17

Oct 20

Oct 20

Nov 17

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Budapest

How can I find cheap flights from Detroit to Budapest?

When should I book flights from Detroit to Budapest?

Should I compare nearby airports for flights from Detroit to Budapest?

Are direct flights from Detroit to Budapest always the best option?

Can flexible travel dates help on Detroit to Budapest flights?

What extra costs should I check before booking Detroit to Budapest flights?

Related routes

More routes from Detroit

Flights to Budapest from other cities

Detroit to Budapest: Overview

Insights for flights from Detroit to Budapest

How much is a round trip from Detroit to Budapest

The cheapest time to fly from Detroit to Budapest

Direct flights from Detroit to Budapest

Last-minute flights going from Detroit to Budapest

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

Popular Airports to fly from Detroit to Budapest

Detroit - Budapest route insights

Fares above the typical level

September offers the lowest median price

Connecting flights average 12h 3m

Connecting flights only

British Airways offers a notable deal

Deals are rare for this route

Detroit main airports to depart from

Budapest main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Budapest used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Budapest

Best Elite deals to Budapest

Nov 08

Nov 08

Nov 13

Nov 08

Nov 17

Oct 17

Oct 17

Oct 20

Oct 20

Nov 17

Oct 17

Oct 10

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Budapest

How can I find cheap flights from Detroit to Budapest?

When should I book flights from Detroit to Budapest?

Should I compare nearby airports for flights from Detroit to Budapest?