Cheap Flights from Bucharest to Budapest
Cheap Flights from Bucharest to Budapest
Looking for cheap flights from Bucharest to Budapest? PointsYeah scans award availability across major airline and bank transfer programs in one place, so travelers can compare the lowest points and cash routes faster. Instead of searching each airline separately, users can see pricing from programs like Chase, Amex, Capital One, Citi, and Bilt side by side.
Award prices from Bucharest to Budapest vary by season, cabin, and date, but available award flights can start around 4,000–4,500 points one way, with premium cabins available at higher mileage levels. The live search above allows filtering by cabin, airline, stops, or maximum points to find the best award flights from Bucharest to Budapest for specific travel dates.
2026-11-28
OTP - BUD
Economy | 1 Stop | 1 left
From 4,000 Pts + $57.8
2026-12-05
OTP - BUD
Economy | 1 Stop | 9+ left
From 4,000 Pts + $57.8
2026-12-07
OTP - BUD
Economy | 1 Stop | 9+ left
From 4,500 Pts + $58.1
2026-12-08
OTP - BUD
Economy | 1 Stop | 9+ left
From 4,500 Pts + $58.1
2026-12-09
OTP - BUD
Economy | 1 Stop | 5 left
From 4,500 Pts + $58.1
2026-12-10
OTP - BUD
Economy | 1 Stop | 5 left
From 4,500 Pts + $58.1
Bucharest to Budapest flight facts
Distance
383 mi
617 km in a straight line
Estimated flight time
about 1h 15m
In the air, for the straight-line distance
Time difference
−1h
Budapest is 1 hour behind Bucharest.
Airports in Bucharest
OTP · Henri Coandă Intl
Airports in Budapest
BUD · Budapest Liszt Ferenc Intl
Nearby airport alternatives
Flights Bucharest - Timisoara · Timisoara is 150 mi from Budapest
Premium cabin flights from Bucharest to Budapest
Premium cabin
2026-11-21
OTP - BUD
Business | 1 Stop | 2 left
From 8,000 Pts + $59.5
Premium cabin
2026-11-19
OTP - BUD
Business | Non stop | 1 left
From 14,500 Pts + $52.7
Premium cabin
2026-11-20
OTP - BUD
Business | Non stop | 1 left
From 14,500 Pts + $52.7
Premium cabin
2026-11-06
OTP - BUD
Business | Non stop | 1 left
From 14,500 Pts + $52.8
Premium cabin
2026-11-13
OTP - BUD
Business | Non stop | 1 left
From 14,500 Pts + $52.8
Premium cabin
2026-11-15
OTP - BUD
Business | Non stop | 2 left
From 14,500 Pts + $52.8
Selected hotels for your next stay
Budapest (Hungary)
Kozmo Hotel Suites and Spa, an SLH Hotel
From 63,000 Pts or $200
Budapest (Hungary)
Budapest Marriott Hotel
From Pts or $286
Budapest (Hungary)
Dorothea Hotel, Budapest, Autograph Collection
From Pts or $316
Frequently Asked Questions
The cheapest route from Bucharest to Budapest depends on award space, transfer bonuses, and travel dates. PointsYeah compares bank and airline programs in one place so you can find the best points and cash combinations faster.
Yes. Transferable points from Chase, Amex, Capital One, Citi, and Bilt can often be moved to airline partners for flights from Bucharest to Budapest.
Yes. Searching metro codes when available helps compare nearby airport combinations for flights from Bucharest to Budapest.
Bucharest and Budapest are about 383 miles (617 km) apart in a straight line.
Flying the 383-mile straight-line distance takes about 1h 15m in the air, estimated from typical cruising speed. Actual travel time depends on the routing; itineraries with connections take longer.
Budapest is 1 hour behind Bucharest.
Departures from Bucharest: Henri Coandă Intl (OTP). Arrivals in Budapest: Budapest Liszt Ferenc Intl (BUD).
Travelers searching this route also look at other popular routes into Budapest, plus the return trip when we track it. Fares and award space change daily.
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