What to know about flights from Budapest to Shanghai?

The distance between Budapest and Shanghai is approximately 8,338.91 km. It takes around 11 hours 5 minutes on average to fly from Budapest to Shanghai. Based on Trip.com's data, travel demand peaks in July. The cheapest month to book is November.

Cheapest one-way
$324
China Southern Airlines China Southern Airlines BUD-SHA 25h 35m · 1 stop Thu, Nov 5
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Cheapest round-trip
$600
China Southern Airlines China Southern Airlines BUD-SHA 29h 40m · 2 stops Tue, Nov 3 - Tue, Nov 10
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When to travel
September
Cheapest
July
Peak season for travel
Route details
8,338.91 km
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 $324 and round-trip from $600. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

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Flights from Budapest to Shanghai operate an average of 2 times per day over the past 7 days, with a 71.4% on-time departure rate and a 100.0% on-time arrival rate.

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

The most popular airlines flying from Budapest to Shanghai are China Eastern Airlines, Shanghai Airlines, and Air China, among 8 carriers on this route. China Southern Airlines offers the lowest fares. Based on Trip.com's flight booking data from the previous 12 months.
China Eastern Airlines logo China Eastern Airlines
Shanghai Airlines logo Shanghai Airlines
Air China logo Air China
Turkish Airlines logo Turkish Airlines
Hainan Airlines logo Hainan Airlines
Korean Air logo Korean Air
Qatar Airways logo Qatar Airways
Scat Airlines logo Scat Airlines
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

Which month has the cheapest 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 $380; while the month with the highest flight price is usually October, with an average price of up to $702.

$702
$541
$380
$219
  • $380
    Sep
  • $702
    Oct
  • $427
    Nov
  • $468
    Dec
  • $485
    Jan
  • $436
    Feb
  • $453
    Mar
  • $495
    Apr
  • $419
    May
  • $589
    Jun
  • $556
    Jul
  • $522
    Aug

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

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

According to historical data from Trip.com, the lowest prices for flights from Budapest to Shanghai are found during May, with an average price of $681. Conversely, the highest prices are found during June, with an average price of up to $1,364.

$1,364
$1,023
$681
$340
    Cheapest
  • $886
    Sep
  • $1,021
    Oct
  • $914
    Nov
  • $877
    Dec
  • $983
    Jan
  • $891
    Feb
  • $994
    Mar
  • $1,100
    Apr
  • $681
    May
  • $1,364
    Jun
  • $995
    Jul
  • $1,062
    Aug

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What are the cheapest flights from Budapest to Shanghai (BUD-SHA)?

    Based on Trip.com data, China Southern Airlines offers one-way fares as low as $324 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. BUD to SHA on Thu, Nov 5), while China Southern Airlines offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from $600 departing on Tue, Nov 3 and returning on Tue, Nov 10.
  • At the moment, you can catch a nonstop flight from Budapest to Shanghai with the following airlines, including: China Eastern Airlines Shanghai Airlines Korean Air Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings users made on Trip.com within the last 90 days.
  • It takes around 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.
  • Based on Trip.com data in the past 4 weeks, there is 14 flight per week flying from Budapest to Shanghai. You can check the weekly schedule for popular airlines on this route below: China Eastern Airlines: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- MU8640 (12:22) Shanghai Airlines: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- FM870 (12:22)
  • To find best deals on flights from Budapest to Shanghai, you can use various tools on Trip.com:
    · Be flexible with your travel dates to get the cheapest flight deal. Now the cheapest flight deal is on Thu, Nov 5, with one-way flights priced at just $324.
    · Compare airlines strategically. Budget carriers often provide the lowest base fares, while we found the most affordable airline currently operating on this route is China Eastern Airlines.
    · Set up price alerts to easily monitor ticket prices without having to check every day.
    · Check Trip.com flight deals and promo codes frequently.
    · Avoid peak season unless you book very early. It seems the peak season for Shanghai travel is around July.
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  • The cheapest months to fly from Budapest to Shanghai is November, when demand for travel 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 $326.
  • You can arrive at any of the following airports in Shanghai: Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG), and Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA). Flights from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (BUD-PVG) are by far the most popular option for this route.
  • The time difference between Shanghai and Budapest is 7h.
  • Tickets can only be changed or canceled 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 $644. 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 $947. 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 traveler details and complete payment to receive your confirmation.

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Change & Cancellation Policy

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Voluntary cancellation/change:
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.
Cancellation/change due to a flight schedule change:
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.