Zurich (ZRH) to Budapest (BUD) flights
An economy award from Zurich (ZRH) to Budapest (BUD) starts at 7,500 miles one way with Air Canada Aeroplan on SWISS, plus taxes and fees from $64.70. One airline flies nonstop from Zurich (ZRH) to Budapest (BUD): SWISS. The two airports are 500 miles (804 km) apart. SWISS is in Star Alliance. There are also 43 ways to fly it with one stop, through Vienna, Munich and Stuttgart and more.
How many miles ZRH to BUD costs
Economy, one way, on the nonstop flights, from the Award Flight Pricer's award charts. Ranges run off-peak to peak; "from" is the floor of a dynamic price.
| Program | Economy | Taxes and fees |
|---|---|---|
| Air Canada AeroplanOn SWISS | 7,500 | $64.70–73 |
| Avianca LifeMilesOn SWISS | 12,500 | $61.70–70 |
| ANA Mileage ClubOn SWISS | 15,000 | $96.70–1,075 |
| EVA Air Infinity MileageLandsOn SWISS | 15,000 | $96.70–1,075 |
| Singapore Airlines KrisFlyerOn SWISS | 15,000 | $96.70–1,075 |
| Thai Royal Orchid PlusOn SWISS | 17,500 | $96.70–1,075 |
| Turkish Airlines Miles&SmilesOn SWISS | 25,000 | $46.70–1,145 |
| TAP Miles&GoOn SWISS | 30,000 | $91.50–989.80 |
Business and first class prices are in the Award Flight Pricer. Chart prices need award space on your date, so search it before you transfer points.
Compare every program in the Award Flight PricerAirlines flying nonstop from ZRH to BUD
- SWISSStar Alliance · bookable with 11 programsWho books it
Book ZRH to BUD with points
Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.
- Air Canada AeroplanBooks SWISS
- Air New Zealand AirpointsBooks SWISS
- ANA Mileage ClubBooks SWISS
- Avianca LifeMilesBooks SWISS
- EVA Air Infinity MileageLandsBooks SWISS
- Lufthansa Miles & MoreBooks SWISS
- Singapore Airlines KrisFlyerBooks SWISS
- TAP Miles&GoBooks SWISS
- Thai Royal Orchid PlusBooks SWISS
- Turkish Airlines Miles&SmilesBooks SWISS
- United MileagePlusBooks SWISS
ZRH to BUD with one stop
43 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Vienna (VIE)Austrian Airlines the whole way
AH - Via Munich (MUC)Lufthansa the whole way
- Via Stuttgart (STR)SWISS, then Eurowings and Wizz Air
- Via Venice (VCE)SWISS, then Wizz Air Malta and Ryanair
- Via Prague (PRG)SWISS and Helvetic Airways, then Ryanair2L
- Via Milan (MXP)SWISS and Ethiopian Airlines, then Ryanair, Wizz Air Malta and 1 more
NO - Via Bologna (BLQ)SWISS, then Ryanair
- Via Frankfurt (FRA)Lufthansa and Condor the whole way+1
- Via Zadar (ZAD)Edelweiss Air, then Ryanair and Wizz Air
- Via Krakow (KRK)SWISS, then Ryanair and Wizz Air
- Via Wroclaw (WRO)SWISS, then Wizz Air
- Via Geneva (GVA)SWISS, then easyJet
- Via Belgrade (BEG)Air Serbia the whole way
- Via Luxembourg (LUX)SWISS, then Luxair
- Via Berlin (BER)SWISS, easyJet and 1 more, then Ryanair and Wizz Air
ZRH to BUD: common questions
How many miles does ZRH to BUD cost?
In economy it starts at 7,500 miles one way with Air Canada Aeroplan on SWISS, plus taxes and fees from $64.70. Next cheapest: Avianca LifeMiles (12,500), ANA Mileage Club (15,000) and EVA Air Infinity MileageLands (15,000). These are award chart prices from the Award Flight Pricer. Programs that price dynamically can cost more on busy dates, so check yours before you transfer points. Business and first class prices are in the pricer too.
Which airlines fly nonstop from ZRH to BUD?
SWISS (Star Alliance) flies nonstop from Zurich (ZRH) to Budapest (BUD).
How far is Zurich from Budapest by plane?
Zurich (ZRH) and Budapest (BUD) are 500 miles (804 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.
Which points programs can book ZRH to BUD award flights?
11 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Air Canada Aeroplan, Air New Zealand Airpoints, ANA Mileage Club, Avianca LifeMiles, EVA Air Infinity MileageLands, Lufthansa Miles & More, Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer, TAP Miles&Go and 3 more. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.
Where can I connect between Zurich and Budapest?
The most direct connections are through Vienna (VIE), Munich (MUC), Stuttgart (STR), Venice (VCE) and Prague (PRG). On 14 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example Austrian Airlines through Vienna.
More routes
Routes are scheduled nonstop flights. The route data is refreshed monthly; this list was last checked November 11, 2026. Seasonal routes and new launches can be missing or end early, so confirm with the airline before you book. Distances are great-circle, the shortest path between the two airports.