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Flight deals from Budapest to Shanghai

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Budapest to Shanghai? Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Shanghai.RM1,643 per passenger.Departing Tue, 1 Apr, returning Wed, 9 Apr.Return flight with China Southern.Outbound indirect flight with China Southern, departs from Budapest on Tue, 1 Apr, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Inbound indirect flight with China Southern, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Wed, 9 Apr, arriving in Budapest.Price includes taxes and charges.From RM1,643, select.
Shanghai.RM1,775 per passenger.Departing Sat, 15 Mar, returning Mon, 24 Mar.Return flight with China Southern.Outbound indirect flight with China Southern, departs from Budapest on Sat, 15 Mar, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Inbound indirect flight with China Southern, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Mon, 24 Mar, arriving in Budapest.Price includes taxes and charges.From RM1,775, select.
Shanghai.RM1,812 per passenger.Departing Thu, 27 Mar, returning Mon, 7 Apr.Return flight with China Southern.Outbound indirect flight with China Southern, departs from Budapest on Thu, 27 Mar, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Inbound indirect flight with China Southern, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Mon, 7 Apr, arriving in Budapest.Price includes taxes and charges.From RM1,812, select.
Shanghai.RM1,910 per passenger.Departing Tue, 8 Apr, returning Wed, 7 May.Return flight with China Southern.Outbound indirect flight with China Southern, departs from Budapest on Tue, 8 Apr, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Inbound indirect flight with China Southern, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Wed, 7 May, arriving in Budapest.Price includes taxes and charges.From RM1,910, select.
Shanghai.RM1,910 per passenger.Departing Sun, 6 Apr, returning Sat, 5 Jul.Return flight with China Southern.Outbound indirect flight with China Southern, departs from Budapest on Sun, 6 Apr, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Inbound indirect flight with China Southern, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Sat, 5 Jul, arriving in Budapest.Price includes taxes and charges.From RM1,910, select.
Shanghai.RM2,063 per passenger.Departing Thu, 5 Jun, returning Fri, 27 Jun.Return flight with China Southern.Outbound indirect flight with China Southern, departs from Budapest on Thu, 5 Jun, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Inbound indirect flight with China Southern, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Fri, 27 Jun, arriving in Budapest.Price includes taxes and charges.From RM2,063, select.
Shanghai.RM2,063 per passenger.Departing Thu, 15 May, returning Wed, 28 May.Return flight with China Southern.Outbound indirect flight with China Southern, departs from Budapest on Thu, 15 May, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Inbound indirect flight with China Southern, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Wed, 28 May, arriving in Budapest.Price includes taxes and charges.From RM2,063, select.
Shanghai.RM2,111 per passenger.Departing Wed, 18 Jun, returning Tue, 7 Oct.Return flight with Austrian Airlines and Lufthansa.Outbound indirect flight with Austrian Airlines, departs from Budapest on Wed, 18 Jun, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Inbound indirect flight with Lufthansa, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Tue, 7 Oct, arriving in Budapest.Price includes taxes and charges.From RM2,111, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Budapest to Shanghai

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Budapest to Shanghai flights are currently cheapest in April.
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Mar
from RM1,775
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from RM1,643
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from RM2,063
Jun
from RM2,063
Jul
from RM2,530
Aug
from RM2,531
Sep
from RM2,251
Oct
from RM2,251
Nov
from RM2,434
Dec
from RM2,130
Jan
from RM2,480

Direct flights from Budapest to Shanghai

Alternative Budapest to Shanghai routes

Looking for the cheapest, fastest or easiest route from Budapest to Shanghai? You could fly into the following airports instead.

Budapest to Shanghai: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight foundRM1,643
Cheapest month to flyApril
Average flight time11 hrs, 6 mins
Most popular airlineChina Eastern
Average flights per week15

Finding cheap flights from Budapest to Shanghai: Frequently asked questions

There are 2 airports in Shanghai: Shanghai Hongqiao and Shanghai Pudong.
The best price we found for a return flight from Budapest to Shanghai is RM1,643. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
11 hours and 6 minutes is the average flight time from Budapest to Shanghai.
China Eastern, Shanghai Airlines and China Cargo fly direct from Budapest to Shanghai.
As of February 2025, there are 15 flights per week flying from Budapest to Shanghai.
The cheapest month to fly from Budapest to Shanghai is usually February 2025.
If you're flying from Budapest Airport, the cheapest airport near Shanghai is Shanghai Pudong – which is 32.7 km away from the centre of Shanghai. We've found flights into this airport from RM1,643.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Budapest Airport to Shanghai on Tuesday, 1 April 2025.
Yes – the average flight time is 11 hours and 6 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Shanghai but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Shanghai is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
In February, the average temperature is usually around 6°C. August is typically the warmest month in Shanghai, when it usually averages around 29°C. You can expect the least rain in December. The coldest month is January, with temperatures averaging 4°C. The rainiest month is June.
Currently, China Southern and China Eastern offer the cheapest flight tickets to Shanghai.

Flying from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) to Shanghai: what you need to know

  • Expect to be in the air for 12 hours 2 minutes. That's the average time for a direct flight from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to Shanghai.

  • Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport is located in Budapest. Based in the UTC+8 timezone, Shanghai is 7 hours ahead of Budapest.

  • With 8 weekly flights between the two airports, Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) is the busiest route. Shanghai Airlines operates the earliest flight at 11:30. If you're eager to get more out of your day before leaving, the latest departure from BUD to PVG is with Shanghai Airlines at 12:30.

  • Leave enough time to make your flight from BUD to Shanghai. A good rule of thumb is to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.

  • During popular months such as July, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier than usual. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight when you fly during a peak period in general.

  • Direct flights from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) to Shanghai are available for booking. Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) will be your arrival point.

  • Shanghai Airlines is a well-known airline that offers direct flights from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to Shanghai.

  • Think about adding a stopover to potentially find a cheaper flight from BUD to Shanghai. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for the departures. Take a break from travelling at one of these popular options:

    • Frankfurt Airport (FRA)

    • Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)

    • Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN)

  • If you have a passport from Hungary, you'll need a visa to visit China. This applies when booking a cheap ticket from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to Shanghai for tourism purposes. The rules may be different if you're travelling for work or other reasons. Always check official visa guidelines before you book and definitely before flying.

  • Travelling from central Budapest to BUD takes approximately 58 minutes by public transport. If you drive, ride-share or take a cab, you'll cover the 24 kilometres in 31 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.

  • After a stress-free start to your holiday? Stay near BUD. Whether you're taking an early flight from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to Shanghai or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are ideal:

How to find the cheapest flights from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) to Shanghai

  • RM900 is the best price for a one-way ticket from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to Shanghai. A return flight starts at RM1,643. These fares can change depending on demand and availability.

  • Lock in cheap tickets from BUD to Shanghai by booking at least 2 months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for finding the biggest deals.

  • Schedule your trip for October. That's the cheapest month for tickets from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to Shanghai. If your travel dates are flexible, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest price across every month.

  • Create a Price Alert for cheap tickets from BUD to Shanghai. You don't need to search every day to find out if prices have dropped. We'll tell you as soon as the price changes.

  • Make the most of the filters to find your ideal journey. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to Shanghai, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by airline, departure and arrival times, and number of stops.

Airports in Shanghai

Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)

  • Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) to central Shanghai is roughly 56 kilometres. It'll take you around 49 minutes to get to the centre driving.

  • If you have a late flight from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to Shanghai, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting not long after at one of these accommodation options near PVG:

Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA)

Best time to go to Shanghai

  • It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to Shanghai. July is the most popular month to travel to Shanghai. If you like a quieter atmosphere, go in April.

  • The warmest month in Shanghai is August, with temperatures ranging between 23ºC and 34ºC. Lock in your flights from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to Shanghai in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.

  • January sees average temperatures of between -1ºC and 10ºC. Look for cheap flights from BUD to Shanghai sometime then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.

More about Shanghai

  • After booking your flight from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to Shanghai, think about where you want to stay in this city. Make one of these options your base for exploring Shanghai:

  • Every great journey has to include a little sightseeing. The Bund Sightseeing Avenue, Yu Garden and Shanghai Tower are essential stops on your Shanghai itinerary.

Complete your Shanghai trip with a car rental

  • Select one of our car rentals in Shanghai and explore the city on your own terms. Easily compare rates in one go to find your ideal ride once you've locked in your hotel and cheap flights from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to Shanghai.

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