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Cheap flights from South Island to Budapest from $1,519

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.
CHC — BUD
22 Apr — 29 Apr1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from South Island to Budapest

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Cheapest flights from South Island to Budapest
Explore the most affordable flight options available from South Island to Budapest. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 23 March 2026.

Tue 26/516:05
CHC
-
BUD
2 stops48h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 6/813:00
BUD
-
CHC
2 stops44h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 20/3$2,345
Tue 21/420:30
CHC
-
BUD
2 stops45h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 28/412:30
BUD
-
CHC
2 stops47h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 21/3$2,798
Wed 20/520:05
CHC
-
BUD
2 stops68h 55m
Air China
Sun 24/513:00
BUD
-
CHC
2 stops59h 25m
Air China
Deal found 22/3$2,843
Wed 24/606:30
CHC
-
BUD
2 stops45h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 25/720:30
BUD
-
CHC
2 stops55h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 21/3$2,985
Sun 3/517:45
CHC
-
BUD
2 stops30h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 10/512:30
BUD
-
CHC
2 stops47h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 19/3$3,103
Wed 20/506:10
CHC
-
BUD
3 stops47h 25m
Turkish Airlines
Sun 24/509:00
BUD
-
CHC
3 stops43h 35m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 22/3$3,318
Sun 3/517:45
CHC
-
BUD
1 stop30h 10m
Emirates
Sun 10/522:40
BUD
-
CHC
1 stop28h 15m
Emirates
Deal found 19/3$3,360
Thu 11/606:20
CHC
-
BUD
2 stops41h 35m
Emirates
Mon 15/616:05
BUD
-
CHC
2 stops36h 40m
Emirates
Deal found 19/3$3,369
Wed 20/516:35
CHC
-
BUD
2 stops31h 20m
Emirates
Sun 24/522:40
BUD
-
CHC
2 stops39h 30m
Emirates
Deal found 20/3$3,383
Tue 26/516:35
CHC
-
BUD
2 stops31h 20m
Emirates
Thu 6/816:05
BUD
-
CHC
1 stop34h 50m
Emirates
Deal found 20/3$3,486

Find flight deals from South Island to Budapest

Keep the following information in mind while searching for South Island to Budapest flight deals. Data was last updated 23 March 2026.

Round-trip from

$2,345

One-way from

$1,519
26/5-6/8
  • 26/5-6/8
  • 4 total stops
  • 93h 20m total
  • South Island to Budapest
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21/4
  • 21/4
  • 2 total stops
  • 45h 35m total
  • South Island to Budapest
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Cheapest return flight

ChristchurchBudapest

CHC - BUD

CHCBUD

Christchurch

Tue 21/4

20:30-08:05

2 stops45h 35m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Tue 28/4

12:30-22:20

2 stops47h 50m

$2,798

ChristchurchBudapest

CHC - BUD

CHCBUD

Christchurch

Wed 20/5

20:05-07:00

2 stops68h 55m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Sun 24/5

13:00-10:25

2 stops59h 25m

$2,843

ChristchurchBudapest

CHC - BUD

CHCBUD

Christchurch

Wed 24/6

06:30-18:05

2 stops45h 35m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Sat 25/7

20:30-14:20

2 stops55h 50m

$2,985

ChristchurchBudapest

CHC - BUD

CHCBUD

Christchurch

Sun 3/5

17:45-13:55

2 stops30h 10m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Sun 10/5

12:30-22:15

2 stops47h 45m

$3,103

ChristchurchBudapest

CHC - BUD

CHCBUD

Christchurch

Wed 20/5

06:10-19:35

3 stops47h 25m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Sun 24/5

09:00-14:35

3 stops43h 35m

$3,318

ChristchurchBudapest

CHC - BUD

CHCBUD

Christchurch

Thu 11/6

06:20-13:55

2 stops41h 35m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Mon 15/6

16:05-14:45

2 stops36h 40m

$3,369
Fastest return journey

ChristchurchBudapest

CHC - BUD

CHCBUD

Christchurch

Wed 20/5

16:35-13:55

2 stops31h 20m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Sun 24/5

22:40-00:10

2 stops39h 30m

$3,383

ChristchurchBudapest

CHC - BUD

CHCBUD

Christchurch

Tue 21/4

17:45-21:40

1 stop37h 55m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Tue 28/4

16:05-12:55

1 stop34h 50m

$3,775
Cheapest one-way

ChristchurchBudapest

CHC - BUD

CHCBUD

Christchurch

Tue 21/4

20:30-08:05

2 stops45h 35m

$1,519

ChristchurchBudapest

CHC - BUD

CHCBUD

Christchurch

Tue 14/4

17:45-23:10

3 stops39h 25m

$1,847

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Reviews of airlines servicing Budapest

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Read reviews from past customers who have flown with Emirates from South Island to Budapest. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,543 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

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
3,543 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,543 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

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 South Island 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 South Island?

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

  • How long is the flight from South Island to Budapest?

    There are many flights that can get you from South Island to Budapest in 47h 25m. Fly via Air China or Turkish Airlines to get the fastest option. There are 17885 km between South Island and Budapest. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • Can I find deals for flights from South Island to Budapest that include hotel bookings?

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

  • How can I find direct flights from South Island to Budapest?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from South Island to Budapest?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from South Island 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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Top airline flying from South Island to Budapest

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
EmiratesCheapest$3,341Average$3,440FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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