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Cheap flights from New Zealand to Budapest from $1,504

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 21/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
AKL — BUD
3 May — 10 May1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from New Zealand to Budapest

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Cheapest flights from New Zealand to Budapest
Explore the most affordable flight options available from New Zealand to Budapest. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 3 April 2026.

Thu 7/515:55
WLG
-
BUD
3 stops31h 20m
Turkish Airlines
Fri 15/520:30
BUD
-
WLG
3 stops65h 40m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 31/3$2,884
Sat 16/506:00
WLG
-
BUD
3 stops47h 35m
Turkish Airlines
Wed 20/509:00
BUD
-
WLG
3 stops53h 10m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 30/3$2,938
Wed 6/506:00
WLG
-
BUD
3 stops47h 35m
Turkish Airlines
Fri 15/514:10
BUD
-
WLG
3 stops72h 00m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 31/3$3,088
Thu 7/515:55
WLG
-
BUD
2 stops60h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 15/520:00
BUD
-
WLG
2 stops41h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 31/3$3,323
Wed 23/906:00
CHC
-
BUD
2 stops41h 55m
Emirates
Mon 5/1016:05
BUD
-
CHC
2 stops34h 50m
Emirates
Deal found 29/3$3,358
Sun 17/517:45
CHC
-
BUD
2 stops30h 10m
Qantas Airways
Tue 19/516:05
BUD
-
CHC
2 stops34h 50m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 2/4$3,368
Sun 17/508:20
CHC
-
BUD
2 stops39h 35m
Emirates
Tue 19/522:40
BUD
-
CHC
2 stops39h 30m
Emirates
Deal found 31/3$3,372
Wed 20/508:20
CHC
-
BUD
2 stops47h 20m
Emirates
Sun 24/522:40
BUD
-
CHC
2 stops28h 15m
Emirates
Deal found 29/3$3,386
Wed 23/906:30
CHC
-
BUD
3 stops44h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 5/1017:30
BUD
-
CHC
3 stops42h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 29/3$3,436
Sat 16/514:35
WLG
-
BUD
2 stops41h 05m
Emirates
Wed 20/516:05
BUD
-
WLG
2 stops36h 40m
Emirates
Deal found 2/4$3,587
Tue 5/515:55
WLG
-
BUD
2 stops39h 45m
Emirates
Fri 15/522:40
BUD
-
WLG
2 stops39h 15m
Emirates
Deal found 31/3$3,590
Wed 20/506:10
CHC
-
BUD
3 stops47h 25m
Turkish Airlines
Sun 24/509:00
BUD
-
CHC
3 stops43h 35m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 29/3$6,371

Find flight deals from New Zealand to Budapest

Keep the following information in mind while searching for New Zealand to Budapest flight deals. Data was last updated 3 April 2026.

Round-trip from

$2,884

One-way from

$1,504

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$2,352
Turkish Airlines
  • Turkish Airlines
  • 7/5-15/5
  • 6 total stops
  • 97h 00m total
  • New Zealand to Budapest
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21/4
  • 21/4
  • 3 total stops
  • 51h 45m total
  • New Zealand to Budapest
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price ($385 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($107 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Customise your flight search to find flights from New Zealand to Budapest that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 134,765 searches. Data last updated 3 April 2026.
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Cheapest return flight

WellingtonBudapest

WLG - BUD

WLGBUD

Wellington

Sat 16/5

06:00-19:35

3 stops47h 35m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Wed 20/5

09:00-00:10

3 stops53h 10m

$2,938

ChristchurchBudapest

CHC - BUD

CHCBUD

Christchurch

Wed 23/9

06:00-13:55

2 stops41h 55m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Mon 5/10

16:05-13:55

2 stops34h 50m

$3,358
Fastest return journey

ChristchurchBudapest

CHC - BUD

CHCBUD

Christchurch

Sun 17/5

17:45-13:55

2 stops30h 10m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Tue 19/5

16:05-12:55

2 stops34h 50m

$3,368

ChristchurchBudapest

CHC - BUD

CHCBUD

Christchurch

Sun 17/5

08:20-13:55

2 stops39h 35m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Tue 19/5

22:40-00:10

2 stops39h 30m

$3,372

ChristchurchBudapest

CHC - BUD

CHCBUD

Christchurch

Wed 20/5

08:20-21:40

2 stops47h 20m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Sun 24/5

22:40-12:55

2 stops28h 15m

$3,386

ChristchurchBudapest

CHC - BUD

CHCBUD

Christchurch

Wed 23/9

06:30-17:10

3 stops44h 40m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Mon 5/10

17:30-23:05

3 stops42h 35m

$3,436

WellingtonBudapest

WLG - BUD

WLGBUD

Wellington

Sat 16/5

14:35-21:40

2 stops41h 05m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Wed 20/5

16:05-14:45

2 stops36h 40m

$3,587

WellingtonBudapest

WLG - BUD

WLGBUD

Wellington

Wed 6/5

06:05-13:55

2 stops41h 50m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Fri 15/5

22:40-13:35

2 stops28h 55m

$3,590

WellingtonBudapest

WLG - BUD

WLGBUD

Wellington

Tue 5/5

15:55-21:40

2 stops39h 45m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Fri 15/5

22:40-23:55

2 stops39h 15m

$3,590

WellingtonBudapest

WLG - BUD

WLGBUD

Wellington

Sat 9/5

15:40-13:55

2 stops32h 15m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Fri 15/5

22:40-23:55

2 stops39h 15m

$3,625

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Best time to book a flight from New Zealand to Budapest

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Everything you need to know about your flight from New Zealand to Budapest

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from New Zealand to Budapest?

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Zealand to Budapest (average of $1,352). Flying from New Zealand to Budapest in November is currently the most expensive (average of $2,238). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

Reviews of airlines servicing Budapest

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Budapest. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Budapest. Reviews last updated 3 April 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Emirates,China Southern, andTurkish Airlines from New Zealand to Budapest by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,554 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2026

DAC - DXB

This is NOT a ratings for emirates but more so for Kayak isn’t it a little tone deaf to be sending out your automated surveys in the middle of a war when most flights are cancelled due to the airspace being closed?
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,554 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,554 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2026

DAC - DXB

This is NOT a ratings for emirates but more so for Kayak isn’t it a little tone deaf to be sending out your automated surveys in the middle of a war when most flights are cancelled due to the airspace being closed?
China Southern
7.4
Good
146 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,554 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2026

DAC - DXB

This is NOT a ratings for emirates but more so for Kayak isn’t it a little tone deaf to be sending out your automated surveys in the middle of a war when most flights are cancelled due to the airspace being closed?
Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
4,295 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,554 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2026

DAC - DXB

This is NOT a ratings for emirates but more so for Kayak isn’t it a little tone deaf to be sending out your automated surveys in the middle of a war when most flights are cancelled due to the airspace being closed?
China Eastern
7.2
Good
200 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,554 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2026

DAC - DXB

This is NOT a ratings for emirates but more so for Kayak isn’t it a little tone deaf to be sending out your automated surveys in the middle of a war when most flights are cancelled due to the airspace being closed?
British Airways
6.7
Okay
7,848 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,554 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2026

DAC - DXB

This is NOT a ratings for emirates but more so for Kayak isn’t it a little tone deaf to be sending out your automated surveys in the middle of a war when most flights are cancelled due to the airspace being closed?

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from New Zealand to Budapest. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Budapest from New Zealand?

    Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl (BUD), located 16.5 km from the city centre, is the airport you fly into when you book flights from New Zealand to Budapest.

  • How long is the flight from New Zealand to Budapest?

    Departing from New Zealand to Budapest will take you 30h 10m. Airlines will cover a distance of 17885 km. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from New Zealand to Budapest one-way?

    The cheapest airline one-way is China Eastern, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $768. However, be on the lookout for offers from China Southern and Emirates, as they are both options that can get you from New Zealand to Budapest for a low price.

  • Can I find deals for flights from New Zealand to Budapest that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on New Zealand to Budapest flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from New Zealand to Budapest?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from New Zealand to Budapest.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from New Zealand to Budapest?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from New Zealand to Budapest by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from New Zealand to Budapest?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Zealand to Budapest (average of $1,352). Flying from New Zealand to Budapest in November is currently the most expensive (average of $2,238). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
China SouthernCheapest$1,550Average$1,967FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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British AirwaysCheapest$1,729Average$1,901FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapest$1,817Average$2,443FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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China EasternCheapest$1,821Average$2,150FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest$2,899Average$3,093FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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EmiratesCheapest$3,408Average$3,580FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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