Cheap flights from South Island to Budapest from $2,048

This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 13/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CHC — BUD
19 Feb — 26 Feb1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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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 20 January 2026.

Fri 13/306:05
CHC
-
BUD
3 stops51h 55m
British Airways
Mon 16/307:20
BUD
-
CHC
3 stops52h 35m
British Airways
Deal found 18/1$2,048
Fri 13/306:05
CHC
-
BUD
3 stops45h 55m
China Eastern
Mon 16/311:30
BUD
-
CHC
2 stops48h 25m
China Eastern
Deal found 19/1$2,279

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Round-trip from

$2,048
British Airways
  • British Airways
  • 13/3-16/3
  • 6 total stops
  • 104h 30m total
  • South Island to Budapest

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from South Island to Budapest that are best for you.

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South Island

Fly to

Budapest

Route

Departure

Return

Price

ChristchurchBudapest

CHC - BUD

CHCBUD

Christchurch

Fri 13/3

06:05-22:00

3 stops51h 55m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Mon 16/3

12:15-23:55

3 stops47h 40m

$2,048

ChristchurchBudapest

CHC - BUD

CHCBUD

Christchurch

Fri 13/3

06:05-16:00

3 stops45h 55m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Mon 16/3

11:30-23:55

2 stops48h 25m

$2,279

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Deals found on 17/1

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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 20 January 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown with Emirates and Qantas Airways from South Island to Budapest. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

ATH - EWR

Smooth flight, good entertainment choices. Bad legroom in economy and mediocre food.

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

ATH - EWR

Smooth flight, good entertainment choices. Bad legroom in economy and mediocre food.

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

ATH - EWR

Smooth flight, good entertainment choices. Bad legroom in economy and mediocre food.

Related info for your journey

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  • 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 45h 55m. Fly via British Airways or China Eastern to get the fastest option. There are 17885 km between South Island and Budapest. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Qantas AirwaysCheapest$3,091Average$3,171FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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EmiratesCheapest$3,190Average$3,428FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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