How long does a flight from Budapest to Shanghai take?

There are no direct flights from Budapest to Shanghai. The quickest journey takes 11h 40m .

Which airlines fly direct between Budapest and Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport?

There is just one airline that flies from Budapest to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport direct and that is Shanghai Airlines . The best return deal found from Shanghai Airlines for the route is £503.

Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Budapest to Shanghai?

We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Budapest to Shanghai?

KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Budapest to Shanghai.

How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Budapest to Shanghai?

KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Shanghai from Budapest is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Budapest to Shanghai?

Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to Shanghai with an airline and back to Budapest with another airline.

What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Budapest to Shanghai?

Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Shanghai from Budapest up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

What is the cheapest stopover airport when flying from Budapest to Shanghai?

Flights via Xi'an (XIY) offer the most affordable fares, with an average price of £426 for a return.

What is the most popular stopover airport when flying from Budapest to Shanghai?

Shenzhen (SZX) is the top choice – 50% of KAYAK users who clicked on one-stop flights from Budapest to Shanghai picked an itinerary connecting there.

Which stopover airport has the quickest connection when flying from Budapest to Shanghai?

If you prefer a quick connection, Xi'an (XIY) often has the shortest stopovers from Budapest to Shanghai, with an average time of 2h 08m .

Which stopover airport offers the shortest total travel time from Budapest to Shanghai?

Consider flying via Xi'an (XIY) for the shortest journey. The average one-way travel time for flights connecting there is 14h 15m .

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Budapest to Shanghai?

In the past 5 days, the cheapest return tickets from Budapest to Shanghai were found on Air China (£431) and Lufthansa (£584).

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Cheapest return fare

£431

Typical prices: £462-£595

Air China

Tue 20/10Sun 25/10

BUD - SHA • 1 stop

Cheapest one-way flight

£278

Typical prices: £199-£340

Air China

Mon 9/11

BUD - SHA • 1 stop

Direct flights

Not available

There are currently no direct flights between Budapest and Shanghai. You’ll need at least 1 connection.

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Top stopover airports

Xi'an (XIY)

Cheapest • Avg £426 (return)

Xi'an (XIY)

Shortest trip • 14h 15m (one-way)

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When to book

5 weeks

in advance

Our data shows that travellers who book at least 5 weeks in advance save around 47% compared to booking last minute.

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May

Cheapest • 17% price drop

April

Most popular

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Recent return flight deals from Budapest to Shanghai

Tue, 20 Oct - Sun, 25 Oct

13:00 - 11:55BUD Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl-SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

16h 55m1 stop Beijing Capital

07:45 - 18:35SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl-BUD Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

16h 50m1 stop Beijing Capital

£431Air China

Thu, 18 Feb - Sun, 28 Feb

19:35 - 16:55BUD Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl-SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

14h 20m1 stop Beijing Capital

07:45 - 17:35SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl-BUD Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

16h 50m1 stop Beijing Capital

£520Air China

Thu, 18 Feb - Mon, 1 Mar

19:35 - 16:55BUD Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl-SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

14h 20m1 stop Beijing Capital

07:45 - 17:35SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl-BUD Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

16h 50m1 stop Beijing Capital

£520Air China

Thu, 18 Feb - Sat, 27 Feb

19:35 - 16:55BUD Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl-SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

14h 20m1 stop Beijing Capital

07:45 - 17:35SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl-BUD Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

16h 50m1 stop Beijing Capital

£520Air China

Wed, 17 Feb - Sun, 28 Feb

12:00 - 10:10BUD Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl-SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

15h 10m1 stop Chongqing Jiangbei Intl

08:55 - 17:35SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl-BUD Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

15h 40m1 stop Beijing Capital

£530Air China

Wed, 17 Feb - Sat, 27 Feb

19:35 - 16:05BUD Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl-SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

13h 30m1 stop Beijing Capital

19:30 - 17:35SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl-BUD Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

29h 05m1 stop Beijing Capital

£538Air China

Wed, 17 Feb - Wed, 3 Mar

12:00 - 10:10BUD Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl-SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

15h 10m1 stop Chongqing Jiangbei Intl

22:30 - 17:35SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl-BUD Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

26h 05m1 stop Beijing Capital

£538Air China

Thu, 18 Feb - Fri, 26 Feb

19:35 - 09:55BUD Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl-SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

31h 20m1 stop Beijing Capital

08:55 - 17:35SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl-BUD Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

15h 40m1 stop Beijing Capital

£538Air China

Tue, 16 Feb - Mon, 1 Mar

19:35 - 16:55BUD Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl-SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

14h 20m1 stop Beijing Capital

07:45 - 17:35SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl-BUD Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

16h 50m1 stop Beijing Capital

£538Air China

Wed, 17 Feb - Tue, 2 Mar

12:00 - 10:10BUD Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl-SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

15h 10m1 stop Chongqing Jiangbei Intl

07:45 - 17:35SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl-BUD Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

16h 50m1 stop Beijing Capital

£538Air China

Booking Insights

KAYAK’s insights & trends for Budapest to Shanghai flights

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How much is a return flight from Budapest to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport?

Flight prices are below average for this route right now.

Flights to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport from Budapest usually cost between £472 and £842 in October.
The lowest price found in the past 5 days was £431 on Air China (20 Oct–25 Oct).

What is the cheapest month to fly from Budapest to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport?

The cheapest month for flights from Budapest to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport is May, where tickets cost £422 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are September and July, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is £608 and £569 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Budapest to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport?

To get a below average price on the flight from Budapest to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport, you should book around 5 weeks before departure, which saves you about 47% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 19 weeks before departure.

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Low season	February
High season	April
Cheapest flight	£278

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Estimated return price

KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or returns with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

What is the cheapest flight from Budapest to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport?
In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Budapest to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport was £278 for a one-way ticket and £431 for a return.
Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Budapest to Shanghai?
We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.
How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Budapest to Shanghai?
KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Budapest to Shanghai.
How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Budapest to Shanghai?
KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Shanghai from Budapest is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.
What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Budapest to Shanghai?
Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to Shanghai with an airline and back to Budapest with another airline.
What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Budapest to Shanghai?
Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Shanghai from Budapest up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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How much is a return flight from Budapest to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport?

What is the cheapest month to fly from Budapest to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport?

How far in advance should I book a flight from Budapest to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport?

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Budapest to Shanghai?

Which airlines fly direct between Budapest and Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport?

What is the most popular stopover airport when flying from Budapest to Shanghai?

What is the cheapest stopover airport when flying from Budapest to Shanghai?

Which stopover airport offers the shortest total travel time from Budapest to Shanghai?

Which stopover airport has the quickest connection when flying from Budapest to Shanghai?

How long does a flight from Budapest to Shanghai take?

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