Cheap flight from Shanghai to Budapest from $547

Frequently Asked Questions

• Which airlines offer direct flights from Shanghai to Budapest?

  At the moment, you can catch a nonstop flight from Shanghai to Budapest with the following airlines, including: Shanghai Airlines China Eastern Airlines Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings users made on Trip.com within the last 90 days.

• How long does it take to fly from Shanghai (SHA) to Budapest (BUD) and what is the distance?

  It takes around 12 hours 15 minutes to fly from Shanghai (SHA) to Budapest (BUD).

• When is the best time to book flights from Shanghai to Budapest?

  By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Shanghai to Budapest 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.

• How many flights are there per week from Shanghai to Budapest?

  Based on Trip.com data in the past 4 weeks, there is 14 flight per week flying from Shanghai to Budapest. You can check the weekly schedule for popular airlines on this route below: Shanghai Airlines: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- FM869 (01:50) China Eastern Airlines: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- MU8639 (01:50)

• When are flight tickets from Shanghai (SHA) to Budapest (BUD) the cheapest?

  The cheapest months to fly from Shanghai to Budapest is September, when demand for travel is lower.

• Which upcoming date is cheapest to fly from Shanghai to Budapest on?

  After crunching the numbers on our November flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Shanghai to Budapest on November 24, 2025 with China Southern Airlines, with prices starting at $460.

• Which airports can I fly to for Budapest from Shanghai?

  You can land at any one of the following hubs in Budapest, with Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (PVG-BUD) is by far the most common option on this route: Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD).

• Is there any time difference between Shanghai and Budapest?

  The time difference between Budapest and Shanghai is 7h.

• How do I change or cancel my ticket from Shanghai to Budapest?

  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.