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Flight deals from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Budapest Airport

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Budapest Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from RM1,935. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Budapest.RM1,819 per passenger.Departing Mon, 20 Apr, returning Sun, 3 May.Return flight with Scandinavian Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Scandinavian Airlines, departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Mon, 20 Apr, arriving in Budapest.Inbound indirect flight with Scandinavian Airlines, departs from Budapest on Sun, 3 May, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Price includes taxes and charges.From RM1,819, select.
Budapest.RM1,894 per passenger.Departing Sat, 5 Sep, returning Thu, 17 Sep.Return flight with Scandinavian Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Scandinavian Airlines, departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Sat, 5 Sep, arriving in Budapest.Inbound indirect flight with Scandinavian Airlines, departs from Budapest on Thu, 17 Sep, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Price includes taxes and charges.From RM1,894, select.
Budapest.RM1,894 per passenger.Departing Thu, 19 Nov, returning Tue, 24 Nov.Return flight with Scandinavian Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Scandinavian Airlines, departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Thu, 19 Nov, arriving in Budapest.Inbound indirect flight with Scandinavian Airlines, departs from Budapest on Tue, 24 Nov, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Price includes taxes and charges.From RM1,894, select.
Budapest.RM1,910 per passenger.Departing Tue, 1 Sep, returning Mon, 23 Nov.Return flight with Scandinavian Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Scandinavian Airlines, departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Tue, 1 Sep, arriving in Budapest.Inbound indirect flight with Scandinavian Airlines, departs from Budapest on Mon, 23 Nov, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Price includes taxes and charges.From RM1,910, select.
Budapest.RM1,910 per passenger.Departing Mon, 23 Nov, returning Fri, 4 Dec.Return flight with Scandinavian Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Scandinavian Airlines, departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Mon, 23 Nov, arriving in Budapest.Inbound indirect flight with Scandinavian Airlines, departs from Budapest on Fri, 4 Dec, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Price includes taxes and charges.From RM1,910, select.
Budapest.RM1,935 per passenger.Departing Fri, 17 Apr, returning Fri, 24 Apr.Return flight with Scandinavian Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Scandinavian Airlines, departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Fri, 17 Apr, arriving in Budapest.Inbound indirect flight with Scandinavian Airlines, departs from Budapest on Fri, 24 Apr, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Price includes taxes and charges.From RM1,935, select.
Budapest.RM2,011 per passenger.Departing Sat, 29 Aug, returning Sat, 12 Sep.Return flight with Scandinavian Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Scandinavian Airlines, departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Sat, 29 Aug, arriving in Budapest.Inbound indirect flight with Scandinavian Airlines, departs from Budapest on Sat, 12 Sep, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Price includes taxes and charges.From RM2,011, select.
Budapest.RM2,046 per passenger.Departing Mon, 18 Jan, returning Mon, 1 Feb.Return flight with British Airways.Outbound indirect flight with British Airways, departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Mon, 18 Jan, arriving in Budapest.Inbound indirect flight with British Airways, departs from Budapest on Mon, 1 Feb, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Price includes taxes and charges.From RM2,046, select.
Budapest.RM2,052 per passenger.Departing Tue, 9 Feb, returning Tue, 23 Feb.Return flight with SWISS.Outbound indirect flight with SWISS, departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Tue, 9 Feb, arriving in Budapest.Inbound indirect flight with SWISS, departs from Budapest on Tue, 23 Feb, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Price includes taxes and charges.From RM2,052, select.
Budapest.RM2,062 per passenger.Departing Mon, 3 Aug, returning Thu, 20 Aug.Return flight with Iberia and British Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Iberia, departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Mon, 3 Aug, arriving in Budapest.Inbound indirect flight with British Airways, departs from Budapest on Thu, 20 Aug, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Price includes taxes and charges.From RM2,062, select.
Budapest.RM2,080 per passenger.Departing Tue, 5 May, returning Mon, 11 May.Return flight with Finnair.Outbound indirect flight with Finnair, departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Tue, 5 May, arriving in Budapest.Inbound indirect flight with Finnair, departs from Budapest on Mon, 11 May, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Price includes taxes and charges.From RM2,080, select.
Budapest.RM2,189 per passenger.Departing Thu, 7 Jan, returning Thu, 21 Jan.Return flight with Turkish Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Thu, 7 Jan, arriving in Budapest.Inbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departs from Budapest on Thu, 21 Jan, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Price includes taxes and charges.From RM2,189, select.
Budapest.RM2,221 per passenger.Departing Wed, 13 May, returning Wed, 3 Jun.Return flight with Finnair and British Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Finnair, departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Wed, 13 May, arriving in Budapest.Inbound indirect flight with British Airways, departs from Budapest on Wed, 3 Jun, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Price includes taxes and charges.From RM2,221, select.
Budapest.RM2,396 per passenger.Departing Thu, 30 Jul, returning Thu, 13 Aug.Return flight with Iberia and British Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Iberia, departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Thu, 30 Jul, arriving in Budapest.Inbound indirect flight with British Airways, departs from Budapest on Thu, 13 Aug, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Price includes taxes and charges.From RM2,396, select.
Budapest.RM2,438 per passenger.Departing Tue, 17 Mar, returning Wed, 25 Mar.Return flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Tue, 17 Mar, arriving in Budapest.Inbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Budapest on Wed, 25 Mar, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Price includes taxes and charges.From RM2,438, select.
Budapest.RM2,476 per passenger.Departing Mon, 9 Mar, returning Wed, 1 Apr.Return flight with KLM.Outbound indirect flight with KLM, departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Mon, 9 Mar, arriving in Budapest.Inbound indirect flight with KLM, departs from Budapest on Wed, 1 Apr, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Price includes taxes and charges.From RM2,476, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Chicago O'Hare International to Budapest

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Chicago O'Hare International to Budapest flights are currently cheapest in September.
Mar
from RM2,438
Apr
from RM1,935
May
from RM2,080
Jun
from RM2,795
Jul
from RM2,837
Aug
from RM2,062
Sep
from RM1,894
Oct
from RM2,616
Nov
from RM1,894
Dec
Find prices
Jan
from RM2,189
Feb
from RM2,052

Chicago O'Hare International to Budapest: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Chicago O'Hare International to Budapest below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Budapest.

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Finding cheap flights from Chicago O'Hare International to Budapest: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Chicago O'Hare International to Budapest is RM1,819. 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.
Currently, there are no airlines that fly direct from Chicago O'Hare International to Budapest. But we found flights with one or more stops from RM1,819.
As of March 2026, there are no flights flying from Chicago O'Hare International to Budapest.
The cheapest month to fly from Chicago O'Hare International to Budapest is usually April.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Budapest Airport on Monday, 20 April 2026.
No airlines currently offer direct flights between Chicago O'Hare International Airport and Budapest Airport. Most routes have one or more stops.
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 Budapest 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 Budapest is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
Currently, Scandinavian Airlines offers the cheapest flight tickets to Budapest.

Flying from O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD): what you need to know

  • Budapest is six hours ahead of Chicago and observes the UTC+1 timezone.

  • Your ORD to BUD flight won't wait if you're late, so be at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.

  • Be prepared for longer queues in popular months such as August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a smart move.

  • If you want to explore another city along the way, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from O'Hare International Airport to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport. Here are the top stopovers between ORD and BUD:

    • Vienna International Airport

    • Frankfurt Airport

    • Copenhagen Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD)

  • Currently, RM935 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way O'Hare International Airport to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is RM1,819. Keep in mind that fares could change due to demand at the time of booking.

  • Don't leave everything to the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from ORD to BUD if you book early. Airlines often offer some terrific early bird discounts.

  • Getting cheap flights from O'Hare International Airport to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport is more likely if you can be flexible with your travel dates. Use the 'Whole month' function to see the lowest prices throughout the month and land a great deal.

  • Cut down on the time spent looking for cheap flights from ORD to BUD by creating a Price Alert. We'll send you an email or notification through the app when a lower fare becomes available.

  • Pick your ideal arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from O'Hare International Airport to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport.

Handy information about O'Hare International Airport (ORD)

  • You'll find ORD at 10000 West O'Hare.

  • Of the flights that depart from O'Hare International Airport, 74.85% touch down on time at their destination.

  • Central Chicago to O'Hare International Airport is around 40 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 35 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.

  • Catching public transport? Expect a journey time of around 55 minutes.

  • Get your break off to a leisurely start by staying near ORD. Whether you've booked an early flight from O'Hare International Airport to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are perfect:

Arriving at Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD)

  • Consider booking a hotel near BUD if you're catching a late O'Hare International Airport to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport flight. Choose one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:

  • Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Klass Wagen, Dryyve or Green Motion and venture far and wide through Budapest and beyond.

  • Booking your ride from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport around four weeks ahead can help you get the lowest rate.

Getting from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) to central Budapest

  • From Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport, Budapest is approximately 24 kilometres away. It takes around 30 minutes to drive to the centre.

  • It takes roughly 1 hour to get there using public transport.

When to fly to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD)

  • July is the busiest month for flights from O'Hare International Airport to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport. For smaller crowds, travel to Budapest in April.

  • Lock in your flight from O'Hare International Airport to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport for August if you'd like to explore Budapest during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 15ºC (59ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF).

  • January has average temperatures of between -8ºC (18ºF) and 6ºC (43ºF). Look for cheap tickets from ORD to BUD around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.

Explore more of Hungary

  • You've seen Budapest, now it's time to explore more of Hungary. Travel about 193 kilometres east to Debrecen to check off its must-visit sights. From Deri Museum to Hortobagy National Park and Debrecen Zoo and Amusement Park, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.

  • Miskolc is another favourite destination in Hungary and is around 145 kilometres north-east of Budapest. No trip is complete without a visit to Galya-tető (Miskolc), DVTK Szabadidő Park and Munkástrón.

Plan the rest of your trip from Chicago to Budapest

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