Statistics on Sydney-Budapest flights: what is the right price and when to buy your plane ticket?
Best time to go: what is the RIGHT price for a round-trip flight to Budapest (from: Sydney)
The average price to go to Budapest from Sydney airport is $ 1332 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 1110 (in march) and $ 1713 (in december), which is a saving of $ 223 or a surplus of $ 381 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.
The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $926 to $980 and it is generally more economical to leave on a tuesday and return on a tuesday on a flight with 1 or more layovers.
Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to Budapest before booking your flight.
If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your Sydney-Budapest plane ticket.
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 56749 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Budapest from Sydney and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.
Average price depending on the departure month
Data analysis:
By leaving in march, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 1110, saving $ 223 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 1332). Conversely, december will be the most expensive ($ 1713).
Flight Sydney-Budapest: when is the best time to go for the best price?
| Month | Good price* | Average price | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | $ 1290 | $ 1632 | high price |
| February | $ 953 | $ 1191 | good price |
| March | $ 865 | $ 1110 the cheapest | very good price |
| April | $ 1041 | $ 1350 | fair price |
| May | $ 894 | $ 1116 | good price |
| June | $ 993 | $ 1253 | good price |
| July | $ 1237 | $ 1532 | fair price |
| August | $ 1073 | $ 1326 | fair price |
| September | $ 1063 | $ 1326 | fair price |
| October | $ 987 | $ 1310 | fair price |
| November | $ 862 | $ 1114 | good price |
| December | $ 1363 | $ 1713 the most expensive | very high price |
*great price to buy your plane ticket: if you see this price or cheaper during your flight search, go for it and buy it!
Price breakdown to travel from Sydney to Budapest
Data analysis:
The prices for flights from Sydney to Budapest range from $707 to $1905. 3% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $708 to $762), 1% at the maximum price (from $1851 to $1905). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $1198 to $1252 (6% of tickets).
Cheapest airlines for the Sydney->Budapest flight
There are 19 companies that serve Sydney from Budapest airport: China Eastern, Scoot, Qatar Airways, Etihad Airways, China Southern, Emirates, Air China, British Airways, Japan Airlines, Airasia X, Qantas, Turkish Airlines, Jetstar, Lufthansa, Korean Air, Finnair, Vietjet Air, Cebu Pacific and Singapore Airlines.
Data analysis:
Of the 56749 flights analyzed in previous years, China Eastern was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (25% of the time) on the Sydney->Budapest route.
Which day of the week to leave?
Data analysis:
Statistically, Sydney-Budapest flights departing on a tuesday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a tuesday as your departure date, you can save an average of $49. On the other hand, departing on a saturday may cost you an additional $51.
Which day of the week to come back?
Data analysis:
Statistically, return flights from Budapest to Sydney departing on a tuesday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a tuesday for your return date, you will save an average of $39. Conversely, departing from Budapest on a friday may cost you an additional $47.
Top prices Sydney-Budapest
| Round trip | Dates | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sydney → Budapest | 13-05 to 27-05-2025 | $ 719 | layover flight with Scoot |
| Sydney → Budapest | 03-06 to 10-06-2025 | $ 715 | layover flight with China Southern |
| Sydney → Budapest | 05-06 to 12-06-2025 | $ 692 | layover flight with China Southern |
| Sydney → Budapest | 08-06 to 12-06-2025 | $ 715 | layover flight with China Southern |
| Sydney → Budapest | 10-06 to 17-06-2025 | $ 714 | layover flight with China Southern |
| Sydney → Budapest | 13-06 to 17-06-2025 | $ 708 | layover flight with China Southern |
| Sydney → Budapest | 17-06 to 26-06-2025 | $ 708 | layover flight with China Southern |
| Sydney → Budapest | 04-10 to 18-10-2025 | $ 751 | layover flight with Scoot |
| Sydney → Budapest | 01-11 to 29-11-2025 | $ 761 | layover flight with China Southern |
| Sydney → Budapest | 08-11 to 22-11-2025 | $ 745 | layover flight with China Southern |
When to book your flight Sydney - Budapest to get the cheapest price?
Statistically, you will make the biggest savings by buying your plane ticket between 3 to 4 months in advance. However, you may end up paying a high price if you book between 11 to 12 months in advance.
Did you know: the price of plane tickets not only varies depending on how far in advance you book, but also on the day of the week you book! So, to maximize your chances of getting the best price for a Sydney-Budapest flight, it is recommended to book your ticket on a saturday.
How far in advance should I buy my flight?
Data analysis:
To get the cheapest flight ticket from Sydney to Budapest, it is recommended to buy it 3 to 4 months before departure (it is then on average 1275 $, which is a saving of 57 $ compared to the overall average price). On the other hand, if you buy your ticket 11 to 12 months in advance, you will pay the full price (317 $ more than the average price).
Depending on the departure month
The best time to buy your Sydney to Budapest flight ticket may vary depending on your departure month. Therefore, we offer you statistics on when to book your flight month by month.
| Departure on... | How far in advance should I book? |
|---|---|
| January | Best time: 8 to 9 months before departure (average price: 1284 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 1596), 3 to 4 months ($ 1622), 4 to 5 months ($ 1617), 5 to 6 months ($ 1560), 6 to 7 months ($ 1436), 7 to 8 months ($ 1395) |
| February | Best time: 8 to 9 months before departure (average price: 998 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1061), 4 to 5 months ($ 1182), 5 to 6 months ($ 1126), 7 to 8 months ($ 1079), 9 to 10 months ($ 1114) |
| March | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 1026 $) Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 1064), 6 to 7 months ($ 1047), 7 to 8 months ($ 1043), 8 to 9 months ($ 1055) |
| April | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 1288 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1313), 2 to 3 months ($ 1333), 8 to 9 months ($ 1288), 9 to 10 months ($ 1298) |
| May | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 1047 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1084), 3 to 4 months ($ 1085), 4 to 5 months ($ 1085), 5 to 6 months ($ 1093), 6 to 7 months ($ 1110) |
| June | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 1108 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1206), 3 to 4 months ($ 1118), 4 to 5 months ($ 1213), 6 to 7 months ($ 1197), 7 to 8 months ($ 1215) |
| July | Best time: 7 to 8 months before departure (average price: 1415 $) Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 1445), 4 to 5 months ($ 1483), 5 to 6 months ($ 1494), 6 to 7 months ($ 1475), 8 to 9 months ($ 1472), 9 to 10 months ($ 1485), 10 to 11 months ($ 1527) |
| August | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 1189 $) Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 1264), 4 to 5 months ($ 1277), 5 to 6 months ($ 1234), 6 to 7 months ($ 1288), 7 to 8 months ($ 1303), 8 to 9 months ($ 1303), 9 to 10 months ($ 1289) |
| September | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 1207 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1277), 2 to 3 months ($ 1247), 4 to 5 months ($ 1260), 5 to 6 months ($ 1241), 7 to 8 months ($ 1240), 8 to 9 months ($ 1226), 9 to 10 months ($ 1274) |
| October | Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 1108 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1228), 2 to 3 months ($ 1169), 3 to 4 months ($ 1165), 5 to 6 months ($ 1183), 6 to 7 months ($ 1259), 7 to 8 months ($ 1238) |
| November | Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 982 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1053), 2 to 3 months ($ 1038), 3 to 4 months ($ 991), 5 to 6 months ($ 994), 6 to 7 months ($ 1064), 7 to 8 months ($ 1028) |
| December | Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 1495 $) Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 1587), 5 to 6 months ($ 1555), 6 to 7 months ($ 1529), 7 to 8 months ($ 1613), 8 to 9 months ($ 1541), 9 to 10 months ($ 1594), 10 to 11 months ($ 1695), 11 to 12 months ($ 1620) |
What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?
Data analysis:
Statistically, saturday is the day when plane tickets for Sydney->Budapest are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a saturday, you will save $37. Conversely, by buying it on a thursday, you may end up paying $35 more.
Sydney to Budapest: flight price when booking today
Information: this data is not statistics but comes from real prices collected less than 7 days ago. Some months may not be available as we do not have enough data for them.
| Month | Current price | Our opinion | |
|---|---|---|---|
| April 2025 | $ 1382 $953 to $2522 | high price | Find a flight |
| May 2025 | $ 999 $719 to $3994 | very good price | Find a flight |
| June 2025 | $ 1003 $683 to $3972 | very good price | Find a flight |
| July 2025 | $ 1028 $698 to $2401 | very good price | Find a flight |
| August 2025 | $ 877 $792 to $1154 | very good price | Find a flight |
| September 2025 | $ 1057 $802 to $1278 | very good price | Find a flight |
| October 2025 | $ 987 $751 to $1170 | very good price | Find a flight |
| November 2025 | $ 816 $745 to $1013 | very good price | Find a flight |
| December 2025 | $ 1347 $1163 to $1467 | very good price | Find a flight |
| January 2026 | $ 1219 $1006 to $1522 | very good price | Find a flight |
| February 2026 | $ 1065 $1006 to $1120 | very good price | Find a flight |
Data analysis:
Compared to the average price, may, june, july, august, september, october, november, december, january and february are cheaper to travel to Budapest. So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!