Statistics on Melbourne-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: Melbourne)
The average price to go to Budapest from Melbourne airport is $ 1366 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 1128 (in november) and $ 1647 (in december), which is a saving of $ 239 or a surplus of $ 281 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.
The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $976 to $1030 and it is generally more economical to leave on a wednesday and return on a sunday on a flight with 1 or more layovers.
Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to Budapest before booking your flight.
If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your Melbourne-Budapest plane ticket.
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 33187 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Budapest from Melbourne and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.
Average price depending on the departure month
Data analysis:
By leaving in november, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 1128, saving $ 239 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 1366). Conversely, december will be the most expensive ($ 1647).
Flight Melbourne-Budapest: when is the best time to go for the best price?
| Month | Good price* | Average price | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | $ 1277 | $ 1589 | high price |
| February | $ 963 | $ 1232 | good price |
| March | $ 929 | $ 1235 | good price |
| April | $ 1090 | $ 1403 | fair price |
| May | $ 915 | $ 1202 | good price |
| June | $ 1040 | $ 1285 | fair price |
| July | $ 1258 | $ 1526 | high price |
| August | $ 1080 | $ 1350 | fair price |
| September | $ 1100 | $ 1413 | fair price |
| October | $ 974 | $ 1380 | fair price |
| November | $ 880 | $ 1128 the cheapest | very good price |
| December | $ 1311 | $ 1647 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 Melbourne to Budapest
Data analysis:
The prices for flights from Melbourne to Budapest range from $704 to $1897. 2% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $705 to $759), 1% at the maximum price (from $1843 to $1897). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $976 to $1030 (7% of tickets).
Cheapest airlines for the Melbourne->Budapest flight
There are 18 companies that serve Melbourne from Budapest airport: China Eastern, Qatar Airways, Etihad Airways, Scoot, Jetstar, China Southern, Emirates, Japan Airlines, Air China, Qantas, Cebu Pacific, Turkish Airlines, Airasia X, Finnair, Thai Airways, Lufthansa, Singapore Airlines and Sichuan Airlines.
Data analysis:
Of the 33187 flights analyzed in previous years, China Eastern was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (18% of the time) on the Melbourne->Budapest route.
Which day of the week to leave?
Data analysis:
Statistically, Melbourne-Budapest flights departing on a wednesday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a wednesday as your departure date, you can save an average of $55. On the other hand, departing on a thursday may cost you an additional $54.
Which day of the week to come back?
Data analysis:
Statistically, return flights from Budapest to Melbourne departing on a sunday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a sunday for your return date, you will save an average of $49. Conversely, departing from Budapest on a friday may cost you an additional $55.
Top prices Melbourne-Budapest
| Round trip | Dates | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Melbourne → Budapest | 07-05 to 29-05-2025 | $ 685 | layover flight with China Southern |
| Melbourne → Budapest | 14-05 to 31-05-2025 | $ 691 | layover flight with China Southern |
| Melbourne → Budapest | 16-05 to 24-05-2025 | $ 691 | layover flight with China Southern |
| Melbourne → Budapest | 02-06 to 15-06-2025 | $ 748 | layover flight with Scoot |
| Melbourne → Budapest | 03-06 to 09-06-2025 | $ 776 | layover flight with China Eastern |
| Melbourne → Budapest | 04-06 to 13-06-2025 | $ 776 | layover flight with Air China |
| Melbourne → Budapest | 06-06 to 18-06-2025 | $ 776 | layover flight with Sichuan Airlines |
| Melbourne → Budapest | 10-08 to 24-08-2025 | $ 774 | layover flight with China Eastern |
| Melbourne → Budapest | 12-08 to 28-08-2025 | $ 780 | layover flight with China Eastern |
| Melbourne → Budapest | 14-11 to 23-11-2025 | $ 761 | layover flight with China Southern |
When to book your flight Melbourne - 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 Melbourne-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 Melbourne to Budapest, it is recommended to buy it 3 to 4 months before departure (it is then on average 1300 $, which is a saving of 66 $ 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 (195 $ more than the average price).
Depending on the departure month
The best time to buy your Melbourne 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: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 1467 $) Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 1501), 5 to 6 months ($ 1480), 8 to 9 months ($ 1507) |
| February | Best time: 6 to 7 months before departure (average price: 1069 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1157), 2 to 3 months ($ 1087), 4 to 5 months ($ 1189), 5 to 6 months ($ 1104), 7 to 8 months ($ 1168) |
| March | Best time: 6 to 7 months before departure (average price: 1140 $) Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 1143), 4 to 5 months ($ 1167), 5 to 6 months ($ 1216), 7 to 8 months ($ 1171), 8 to 9 months ($ 1173) |
| April | Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 1304 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 1363), 1 to 2 months ($ 1373), 3 to 4 months ($ 1380), 5 to 6 months ($ 1336), 7 to 8 months ($ 1335), 8 to 9 months ($ 1327) |
| May | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 1098 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 1198), 5 to 6 months ($ 1153), 7 to 8 months ($ 1140), 8 to 9 months ($ 1124) |
| June | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 1103 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1167), 3 to 4 months ($ 1274), 5 to 6 months ($ 1237), 6 to 7 months ($ 1276), 7 to 8 months ($ 1238), 8 to 9 months ($ 1270) |
| July | Best time: 9 to 10 months before departure (average price: 1409 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1487), 3 to 4 months ($ 1494), 4 to 5 months ($ 1457), 6 to 7 months ($ 1507), 7 to 8 months ($ 1436) |
| August | Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 1259 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1302), 2 to 3 months ($ 1310), 3 to 4 months ($ 1273), 4 to 5 months ($ 1281), 9 to 10 months ($ 1331) |
| September | Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 1309 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1380), 2 to 3 months ($ 1328), 3 to 4 months ($ 1325), 5 to 6 months ($ 1406), 8 to 9 months ($ 1408), 9 to 10 months ($ 1392), 10 to 11 months ($ 1381) |
| October | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 1141 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1344), 3 to 4 months ($ 1190), 4 to 5 months ($ 1195), 5 to 6 months ($ 1182), 6 to 7 months ($ 1354), 7 to 8 months ($ 1348) |
| November | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 978 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1006), 2 to 3 months ($ 1061), 4 to 5 months ($ 1039), 5 to 6 months ($ 1125) |
| December | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 1516 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1561), 2 to 3 months ($ 1569), 4 to 5 months ($ 1576), 6 to 7 months ($ 1620), 7 to 8 months ($ 1520), 9 to 10 months ($ 1643) |
What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?
Data analysis:
Statistically, saturday is the day when plane tickets for Melbourne->Budapest are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a saturday, you will save $18. Conversely, by buying it on a wednesday, you may end up paying $12 more.
Melbourne 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 | $ 1440 $774 to $4829 | high price | Find a flight |
| May 2025 | $ 1015 $668 to $3214 | very good price | Find a flight |
| June 2025 | $ 926 $668 to $3165 | very good price | Find a flight |
| July 2025 | $ 1446 $969 to $4512 | very good price | Find a flight |
| August 2025 | $ 929 $774 to $1604 | very good price | Find a flight |
| September 2025 | $ 1070 $891 to $1288 | very good price | Find a flight |
| October 2025 | $ 1056 $877 to $1248 | very good price | Find a flight |
| November 2025 | $ 902 $761 to $994 | very good price | Find a flight |
| December 2025 | $ 1395 $1195 to $1467 | very good price | Find a flight |
| January 2026 | $ 1459 $1459 to $1459 | very good price | Find a flight |
Data analysis:
Compared to the average price, may, june, july, august, september, october, november, december and january are cheaper to travel to Budapest. So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!