Portland – Budapest, Hungary. $557 (Basic Economy) / $777 (Regular Economy). Roundtrip, including all Taxes – The Flight Deal

Exciting airfare deals to Budapest! Prices may vary slightly based on routing.

The fare of $777 includes advance seat selection, a standard carry-on, and one checked bag.

Delta, Air France, and KLM Royal Dutch also offer a Basic Economy fare at $557, but be aware of the following restrictions:

• NO advance seat selection
• NO checked bags included – fees are $75 for the first bag and $100 for the second each way
• NO changes permitted
• NO cancellations allowed – if you cancel after the 24-hour risk-free window, the fare will not hold any value for future travel
• NO mileage earning
• Many online travel agencies may not display Basic Economy or Economy Light fares accurately.

Budapest, Hungary – Photo: Jorge Franganillo via Flickr, used under Creative Commons License (By 2.0)

Sample Travel Date:

• From January 21 to 28, 2026

• This is just ONE SAMPLE travel date; for more options, follow the “Fare Availability” and “How to Search for Availability” instructions below.

Fare Availability:

• Valid for travel from November to early December, or mid-January to mid-February 2026. A Sunday night stay is required. Availability is limited, and tickets must be purchased at least 3 days in advance.

• Please note that while this fare is valid at the time of posting, if this post is over two days old, the fare may no longer be available.

How to Search for Availability:

• This guide is solely for checking availability; to purchase tickets, scroll down to the “How to Buy” section.

• Use the Matrix Airfare Search by ITA Software with the following criteria:
  • Origin: PDX
  • Origin Advanced Routing Code:
    • Routing Codes: DL DL
    • Extension Codes: maxconnect 360
      • This instructs the Matrix Airfare Search to look for the Basic Economy fare. Use those dates on Delta to see an option to upgrade to a regular economy fare.
  • Destination: BUD
  • Return Advanced Routing Code:
    • Routing Codes: DL DL
    • Extension Codes: maxconnect 360
  • (Click on the Advanced Codes link to enable advanced routing code input)
  • Select “See calendar of lowest fares.”
  • Duration “3-10” (This is just a sample; you can choose any 7-day range such as 3-10, 7-14, etc.)
• Beginner’s Guide on How to Use Matrix by ITA Software.
• How to Read Airfare Rules and Use Them to Your Advantage.

• The Matrix Airfare Search page should look like the example below when all values are entered.

• You cannot purchase tickets directly through the Matrix Airfare Search. To buy, follow the instructions in the “How to Buy” section.

Fare Class:

• E (Basic Economy)
• U (Regular Economy)

Elite Qualifying Dollars:

Routing:

• PDX – AMS (Amsterdam) – BUD (Budapest) – AMS – PDX

Mileage:

• Miles Flown: 11,422 miles or 4.4 cents per mile (Basic Economy) / 6.8 cents per mile (Regular Economy)
• Redeemable Miles: 2,980 miles

How to Buy:

• Book on Delta using the dates found on Matrix Airfare Search.

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Background Information:

• Visa: US Citizens do not require a visa. Other nationals should check the TIMATIC Visa Database.
• Currency: Hungarian Forint (HUF). $1 USD = 330 HUF.

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