How long is the flight from New Zealand to Budapest?

Departing from New Zealand to Budapest will take you 38h 30m. 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 Southern, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $973. However, be on the lookout for offers from China Eastern and Air China, as they are both options that can get you from New Zealand to Budapest for a low price.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Budapest ranges from 30.0 - 70.0 inches per month. May is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 70.0 mm. February is typically the driest time to visit Budapest when rainfall is around 30.0 mm.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Budapest, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 20.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 0.0 C).

What are the most popular airlines that fly from New Zealand to Budapest?

China Eastern, China Southern and Air China are the most popular airlines when flying from New Zealand to Budapest.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from NZ to BUD?

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from New Zealand to Budapest as you normally would.

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.

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.

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Round-trip from	$2,227
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Popular in	December
Cheapest in	February
Average price	$2,026

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AKL Auckland Intl - BUD Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

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Auckland Intl

Thu 10/12

21:25-18:55

2 stops57h 30m

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Wed 31/12

00:00-11:00

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WLG Wellington - BUD Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

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Sun 15/11

06:00-18:30

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19:15-23:55

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$2,526

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Thu 17/12

22:00-16:00

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11:30-18:30

1 stop43h 00m

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14:15-17:35

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11:55-06:30

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12:45-20:40

2 stops44h 55m

$3,133

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Thu 19/11

06:05-08:35

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19:15-14:30

3 stops31h 15m

$3,295

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CHC Christchurch - BUD Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

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Christchurch

Thu 19/11

15:45-13:05

2 stops33h 20m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

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22:20-14:15

2 stops27h 55m

$3,347

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AKL Auckland Intl - BUD Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

AKLBUD

Auckland Intl

Mon 28/12

19:00-19:10

2 stops36h 10m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

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20:05-05:50

2 stops45h 45m

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19:00-13:00

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

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Zealand to Budapest (average of $1,789). Flying from New Zealand to Budapest in December is currently the most expensive (average of $2,939). 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.

How far ahead should I book a flight from New Zealand to Budapest?

The best time to book flights from New Zealand to Budapest is 42 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

Reviews of airlines servicing Budapest

Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Air China,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.

Air China

7.5

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166 reviews

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1 / 7

2.0

Mediocre

guoliang,May 2026

PEK - LAX

Kayak does not have service in china thus no reminder email or even access to the kayak account to see the itinerary.. missed the flight.. also air china app requires a local phone number to register.. yep.. they consider themself international airliner but does not allow anyone outside china to use the app.

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China Southern

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China Eastern

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Air China

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guoliang,May 2026

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British Airways

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Air China

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Related info for your journey

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 38h 30m. 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 Southern, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $973. However, be on the lookout for offers from China Eastern and Air China, 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Zealand to Budapest (average of $1,789). Flying from New Zealand to Budapest in December is currently the most expensive (average of $2,939). 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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China Southern	Cheapest$1,631	Average$2,020	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%	Search China Southern flights
British Airways	Cheapest$1,734	Average$1,789	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time70%	Search British Airways flights
Turkish Airlines	Cheapest$1,867	Average$1,974	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Turkish Airlines flights
China Eastern	Cheapest$1,869	Average$2,228	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time62%	Search China Eastern flights
Air China	Cheapest$2,046	Average$2,296	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time67%	Search Air China flights
Emirates	Cheapest$3,140	Average$3,637	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Emirates flights

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The best time to book flights from New Zealand to Budapest is 42 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

Reviews of airlines servicing Budapest

Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Air China,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.

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

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