Helsinki to Budapest HEL → BUD
Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL) → Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD)
The cheapest return found recently is $167 with BRA, 11 Dec – 14 Dec, found yesterday. The cheapest one-way found recently is $70 with Norwegian Air Sweden, 2 Dec, found yesterday.
Return
The cheapest return fare on each of 9 departure dates is usually $181 to $195.
Cheapest return found recently
$167
11 Dec – 14 Dec · BRA
Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL) → Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD)
Leaves 9:25 p.m. · Return leaves 7:05 a.m. · 27 h of travel, both ways together
out 1 stop, back 1 stop
found yesterday
Cheapest nonstop return
None seen yet.
Found recently, and the cheapest we hold
$167 11 Dec – 14 Decfound yesterdaySee prices for these dates
It is also the cheapest return we hold, of any age.
What have prices looked like?
Over 25 days, 24 Sept to 18 Oct, the cheapest return we saw each day was $132 to $195.
25 days is a short history, so treat this range as an early guide.
Those were the prices on those days, not today's.
Is this a good return price?
Compared with the cheapest return fare on each of 9 departure dates from 2 Nov to 1 Feb 2027, found by travelers' searches in the last 7 days (economy, the price the seller showed on Aviasales). The usual range is the middle half of those prices.
Could nearby dates be cheaper?
We hold no other 3-night return fares leaving within 3 days of 11 Dec to compare.
Every date we hold
9 fares on 9 departure dates
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| Dates | From | Airline | Airports | Stops | Found | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Nov – 10 Nov | $191 | Norwegian Air Sweden | Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL) → Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found today | See prices for these dates |
| 24 Nov – 29 Nov | $190 | Norwegian Air Sweden | Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL) → Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) | out 1 stop, back 2 stops | found 2 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 25 Nov – 29 Nov | $190 | Norwegian Air Sweden | Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL) → Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) | out 1 stop, back 2 stops | found 2 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 2 Dec – 5 Dec | $181 | Norwegian Air Sweden | Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL) → Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found yesterday | See prices for these dates |
| 11 Dec – 14 Dec | $167 | BRA | Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL) → Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found yesterday | See prices for these dates |
| 19 Dec – 26 Dec | $246 | BRA | Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL) → Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 6 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 23 Dec – 2 Jan 2027 | $352 | SAS Scandinavian | Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL) → Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found yesterday | See prices for these dates |
| 28 Jan 2027 – 1 Feb 2027 | $195 | SAS Scandinavian | Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL) → Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 4 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 1 Feb 2027 – 3 Feb 2027 | $180 | ALPAVIA | Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL) → Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found yesterday | See prices for these dates |
Which month looks cheapest?
December 2026 is the cheapest month — from $167.
Airlines on the cheapest dates: Norwegian Air Sweden, BRA, SAS Scandinavian, ALPAVIA.
One-way
The cheapest one-way fare on each of 4 departure dates is usually $67 to $76.
Cheapest one-way found recently
$70
2 Dec · Norwegian Air Sweden
Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL) → Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD)
Leaves 4:40 p.m. · 7 h 10 min trip
1 stop
found yesterday
Cheapest nonstop one-way
None seen yet.
Found recently, and the cheapest we hold
$70 2 Decfound yesterdayOpen this trip
$59 26 Novfound 3 days agoOpen this trip
What have prices looked like?
Over 25 days, 24 Sept to 18 Oct, the cheapest one-way we saw each day was $50 to $78.
25 days is a short history, so treat this range as an early guide.
Those were the prices on those days, not today's.
Is this a good one-way price?
Compared with the cheapest one-way fare on each of 4 departure dates from 19 Nov to 2 Dec, found by travelers' searches in the last 7 days (economy, the price the seller showed on Aviasales). The usual range is the middle half of those prices.
Could nearby dates be cheaper?
No. We hold one-way fares on 1 other departure date within 3 days of 2 Dec, and it is not cheaper.
Every date we hold
5 fares on 4 departure dates
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| Dates | From | Airline | Airports | Stops | Found | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Nov | $73 | Norwegian Air Sweden | Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL) → Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) | 1 stop | found 4 days ago | Open this trip |
| 26 Nov | $59 | Norwegian Air Sweden | Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL) → Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) | 1 stop | found 3 days ago | Open this trip |
| 1 Dec | $86 | Norwegian Air Sweden | Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL) → Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) | 1 stop | found 2 days ago | Open this trip |
| 2 Dec | $69 | Norwegian Air Sweden | Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL) → Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) | 1 stop | found 2 days ago | Open this trip |
Which month looks cheapest?
November 2026 is the cheapest month — from $59.
Airlines on the cheapest dates: Norwegian Air Sweden.
Premium cabin fares from Helsinki to Budapest
We hold no premium economy, business or first-class fares for this route: we collect them for the busiest routes, and this one is not among them yet.
Today's prices for 11 Dec – 14 Dec in another cabin: Premium economy · Business · First
Today's prices for 2 Dec in another cabin: Premium economy · Business · First
How far ahead were prices cheapest for Helsinki to Budapest?
Return
Fares 30 to 59 days before departure were typically 53% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure.
From the cheapest return each day between 24 Sept and 18 Oct (25 days), grouped by how many days ahead the flight left; one adult in economy.
Each range covers different departure dates, so this compares typical fares, not the same trip priced twice.
Prices reflect recent searches — current fares may differ.
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| Booked ahead by | Typical fare | Cheapest day | Above the cheapest | Days of prices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0–6 days | $327 | $252 | +111% | 11 |
| 7–13 days | $322 | $250 | +108% | 19 |
| 14–29 days | $220 | $195 | +42% | 22 |
| 30–59 days | $155 | $152 | Cheapest seen | 25 |
| 60–89 days | $174 | $132 | +12% | 25 |
| 90–179 days | $209 | $180 | +35% | 19 |
| 180+ days | $201 | $201 | +30% | 11 |
One-way
The cheapest fares were 30 to 59 days before departure.
From the cheapest one-way each day between 24 Sept and 18 Oct (25 days), grouped by how many days ahead the flight left; one adult in economy.
Each range covers different departure dates, so this compares typical fares, not the same trip priced twice.
Prices reflect recent searches — current fares may differ.
See these ranges as a table
| Booked ahead by | Typical fare | Cheapest day | Above the cheapest | Days of prices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30–59 days | $58 | $50 | Cheapest seen | 14 |
| 60–89 days | $69 | $66 | +19% | 20 |
| 90–179 days | $85 | $78 | +47% | 16 |
| 180+ days | $112 | $95 | +93% | 11 |
Could a nearby airport be cheaper?
A different airport at either end can change the fare — sometimes a lot.
Return
Tallinn → Budapest
82 km from Helsinki
$211
$44 more than flying from Helsinki
24 Oct – 31 Oct · TLL → BUD · out nonstop, back nonstop
found 13 hours ago
Cheapest recent price on each route — round trip, per traveler in Economy. Distances are in a straight line.
One-way
Tallinn → Budapest
82 km from Helsinki
$26
$44 less than flying from Helsinki
28 Jan 2027 · TLL → BUD · nonstop
found 5 hours ago
Cheapest recent price on each route — one way, per traveler in Economy. Distances are in a straight line.
Live price for these dates
The cheapest return found recently is for 11 Dec – 14 Dec. A live search on this page shows what those dates cost now, for one adult in economy.
Prices are what travelers' searches on Aviasales found in the last 7 days, in US dollars: the price the seller showed on Aviasales; bags may cost extra. Fares change, so check today's price before you book. How our prices work