Cheap Flights from Shanghai to Budapest from US$290

Frequently Asked Questions

• What are the cheapest flights from Shanghai to Budapest (SHA-BUD)?

  Based on Trip.com data, Air China offers one-way fares as low as US$290 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. PVG to BUD on Mon, Jul 20), while Emirates offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from US$686 departing on Mon, Sep 7 and returning on Mon, Sep 14.

• Which airlines offer direct flights from Shanghai to Budapest?

  At the moment, you can catch a nonstop flight from Shanghai to Budapest with the following airlines, including: China Eastern Airlines Shanghai Airlines Air China Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings users made on Trip.com within the last 90 days.

• How long is a flight from Shanghai to Budapest?

  It takes about 12 hours 15 minutes to fly from Shanghai to Budapest.

• When is the best time to book flights from Shanghai to Budapest?

  By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Shanghai to Budapest is around 40 days (6 weeks) in advance, and the best time to fly is usually on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Tuesday typically offers the cheapest flights for departure, while Saturday offers the best return deals.

• How many flights are there per week from Shanghai to Budapest?

  Based on Trip.com data in the past 4 weeks, there is 14 flight per week flying from Shanghai to Budapest. You can check the weekly schedule for popular airlines on this route below: China Eastern Airlines: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- MU8639 (02:24) Shanghai Airlines: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- FM869 (02:24)

• How can I find the best deals on flights from Shanghai to Budapest?

  To find best deals on flights from Shanghai to Budapest, you can use various tools on Trip.com:
  · Be flexible with your travel dates to get the cheapest flight deal. Now the cheapest flight deal is on Mon, Jul 20, with one-way flights priced at just US$290.
  · Compare airlines strategically. Budget carriers often provide the lowest base fares, while we found the most affordable airline currently operating on this route is China Eastern Airlines.
  · Set up price alerts to easily monitor ticket prices without having to check every day.
  · Check Trip.com flight deals and promo codes frequently.
  · Avoid peak season unless you book very early. It seems the peak season for Budapest travel is around July.
  · Get exclusive promo codes for Trip.com app users.

• When are flight tickets from Shanghai (SHA) to Budapest (BUD) the cheapest?

  The cheapest months to fly from Shanghai to Budapest is September, when demand for travel is lower.

• Which upcoming date is cheapest to fly from Shanghai to Budapest on?

  After crunching the numbers on our July flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Shanghai to Budapest on July 26, 2026 with Air China, with prices starting at US$290.

• Which airports can I fly to for Budapest from Shanghai?

  You can land at any one of the following hubs in Budapest, with Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (PVG-BUD) is by far the most common option on this route: Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD).

• Is there any time difference between Shanghai and Budapest?

  The time difference between Budapest and Shanghai is 7h.

• How do I change or cancel my ticket from Shanghai to Budapest?

  Tickets can only be changed or canceled if permitted by airline policy. To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy. However, if the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.