What to know about flights from Budapest to Shanghai?

The distance between Budapest and Shanghai is approximately 8,338.91km. The average flight time between Budapest and Shanghai is 11 hours 5 minutes. According to Trip.com data, travel demand is highest in July. November is generally the cheapest month to book.

Cheapest one-way
S$ 410
China Southern Airlines China Southern Airlines BUD-SHA 25h 35m · 1 stop Thu, Nov 5
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Cheapest return
S$ 767
Hainan Airlines Hainan Airlines BUD-SHA 17h 55m · 2 stops Mon, Sep 14 - Thu, Sep 17
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Best time to book
September
Cheapest
July
Peak season for travel
Route details
8,338.91km
Flight distance
11h 5m
Average flight time

Explore the cheapest one-way and round-trip flights from Budapest to Shanghai over the next 90 days, with one-way fares from S$ 410 and round-trip from S$ 767. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

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Over the past 7 days, flights from Budapest to Shanghai have operated an average of 2 times per day, with 71.4% on-time departure rate and 100.0% on-time arrival rate.

Which airlines are the most popular for Budapest to Shanghai flights?

You can choose from 1 airlines that fly from Budapest to Shanghai, including Shanghai Airlines, China Southern Airlines offers the lowest prices on this route.
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Airlines are determined based on actual purchased flight tickets from Budapest to Shanghai according to previous 12 months data from Trip.com.

Trip.com Price Insights on Flights from Budapest to Shanghai.

What is the cheapest month for one-way flights from Budapest to Shanghai?

The average price of one-way flights from Budapest to Shanghai purchased by Trip.com users by month over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com’s data, the cheapest month for flights from Budapest to Shanghai is September, with an average price of S$ 480, and the most expensive month is October, with an average price of up to S$ 888.

S$ 888
S$ 684
S$ 480
S$ 276
  • S$ 480
    Sep
  • S$ 888
    Oct
  • S$ 540
    Nov
  • S$ 591
    Dec
  • S$ 613
    Jan
  • S$ 551
    Feb
  • S$ 573
    Mar
  • S$ 626
    Apr
  • S$ 529
    May
  • S$ 745
    Jun
  • S$ 703
    Jul
  • S$ 660
    Aug

What is the cheapest month for round-trip flights from Budapest to Shanghai?

The average price of round-trip flights from Budapest to Shanghai purchased by Trip.com users by month over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com’s data, the cheapest month for round-trip flights from Budapest to Shanghai is May, with an average price of S$ 861, and the most expensive month is June, with an average price of up to S$ 1,725.

S$ 1,725
S$ 1,293
S$ 861
S$ 429
    Cheapest
  • S$ 1,120
    Sep
  • S$ 1,291
    Oct
  • S$ 1,156
    Nov
  • S$ 1,110
    Dec
  • S$ 1,244
    Jan
  • S$ 1,127
    Feb
  • S$ 1,257
    Mar
  • S$ 1,391
    Apr
  • S$ 861
    May
  • S$ 1,725
    Jun
  • S$ 1,258
    Jul
  • S$ 1,343
    Aug

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Which airlines offer the cheapest flights from Budapest to Shanghai?

    Based on Trip.com data, China Southern Airlines offers Cheapest nonstop one-way flights from S$ 410 (for example, BUD–SHA on Thu, Nov 5). For a Cheapest nonstop return flight, Hainan Airlines offers fares from S$ 767, departing on Mon, Sep 14 and returning on Thu, Sep 17.
  • At the moment, you can catch a direct flight from Budapest to Shanghai with the following airlines, including: Shanghai Airlines Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings users made on Trip.com within the last 90 days.
  • It takes about 11 hours 5 minutes to fly from Budapest (BUD) to Shanghai (SHA).
  • By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Budapest to Shanghai is around 40 days (6 weeks) in advance, and the best time to fly is usually on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Tuesday typically offers the cheapest flights for departure, while Saturday offers the best return deals.
  • On average, 14 direct flights operate each week between Budapest and Shanghai. See below the schedules of the main airlines serving this route:
    Shanghai Airlines: S/M/T/W/T/F/S – FM870 (departure at 12:40)
  • Here are some tips for finding the best flight deals from Budapest to Shanghai on Trip.com:
    · Be flexible with your travel dates. The cheapest flight is currently on Thu, Nov 5, with one-way fares from just S$ 410.
    · Compare airlines. China Eastern Airlines currently offers the lowest fares on this route.
    · Set up a price alert to track fare changes without searching every day.
    · Check Trip.com regularly for flight deals and available promo codes.
    · Avoid peak season or book early. July is generally the busiest month for travel to Shanghai.
    · Get exclusive promo codes on the Trip.com app.
  • The cheapest month to book a flight from Budapest to Shanghai is usually November, when demand is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our September flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Budapest to Shanghai on September 14, 2026 with Hainan Airlines, with prices starting at S$ 412.
  • Flights to Shanghai can arrive at: Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA). The most common route connects Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport and Shanghai Pudong International Airport (BUD–PVG).
  • The time difference between Shanghai and Budapest is 7h.
  • Tickets can only be changed or cancelled if permitted by airline policy. To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy. However, if the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.
  • Based on Trip.com data for flights departing in the next 30 days, the average one-way fare from Budapest to Shanghai is S$ 817. Fares vary by travel date, airline and availability.
  • Based on Trip.com data for travel in the next 30 days, the average round-trip fare from Budapest to Shanghai is S$ 1,195. The final price depends on the outbound and return dates, airline and fare conditions.
  • Enter Budapest and Shanghai, choose your travel dates and passengers, then compare flights by price, duration and baggage. Select a fare, review the change and cancellation rules, enter traveller details and complete payment to receive your confirmation.

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Change & Cancellation Policy

Trip.com shows the change and cancellation rules for each ticket during the booking process, including all related fees and conditions. Please refer to the following scenarios:
Voluntary cancellation/change:
To request a change or cancellation, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and flight segment, and submit your request. Please note that additional charges may apply based on the airline’s fare rules.
Cancellation/change due to a flight schedule change:
If your flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For full details of change and cancellation policies, please refer to the customer support pages.