Award flights from Charlotte (CLT) to Budapest (BUD)
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In the last 30 days AwardTool saw award space on 10 programs for CLT→BUD. Lowest economy: 9,500 miles (GOL Smiles). Lowest business class: 57,500 miles + $24.80 (American Airlines AAdvantage). Lowest first class: 70,000 points + $1,494.70 (Alaska Atmos Rewards).
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Page regenerated from the Oct 19, 2026 data snapshot (normally daily). Summary last changed . Seats change quickly.
Charlotte (CLT) to Budapest (BUD) at a glance
- From
- Charlotte Douglas International Airport, Charlotte, North Carolina, United States (CLT)
- To
- Budapest Liszt Ferenc International, Budapest, Hungary (BUD)
- Programs with award space seen
- 10 of 10 programs tracked on this route
- Nonstop award space seen
- Yes, in economy, via Lufthansa Miles & More
- Airlines seen on these awards
- Aegean Airlines (A3), American Airlines (AA), Air Canada (AC), Air France (AF), Finnair (AY), British Airways (BA), Delta Air Lines (DL), Aer Lingus (EI), Air Dolomiti (EN), Eurowings (EW), IBERIA (IB), KLM (KL) and 10 more
- Departures with open awards
- Nov 2026 to Sep 2027
- Most dates with space
- 67 of 73 departure dates checked (Air Canada Aeroplan, economy)
- Latest departure with space
- Observation window
- Awards observed in the last 30 days
- Destination guide
- Award flights to Budapest (BUD)
Compare programs by cabin
The lowest one-way award each program showed in each cabin, sorted by points.
Economy
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lufthansa Miles & MoreLowest observed | 88 pts + $325.00 | Nonstop | Air Canada (AC), Air Dolomiti (EN), Lufthansa (LH), SWISS (LX) +3 more | 9+ | 44 | See dates | |
| GOL Smiles | 9,500 pts + taxes not reported | 2 stops | American Airlines (AA), Air Canada (AC), Air France (AF), British Airways (BA) +2 more | 1 | 13 | See dates | |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 21,000 pts + $11.20 | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA), Finnair (AY), British Airways (BA), Aer Lingus (EI) +1 more | — | 48 | See dates | |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 27,500 pts + $25.60 | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA), Finnair (AY), British Airways (BA) | 4 | 31 | See dates | |
| Avianca LifeMiles | 29,750 pts + $40.53 | 2 stops | Air Canada (AC), Lufthansa (LH), SWISS (LX), Austrian (OS) +2 more | 1 | 29 | See dates | |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 36,200 pts + $349.00 | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA), Air France (AF), British Airways (BA), IBERIA (IB) +1 more | 2 | 29 | See dates | |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 36,500 pts + $170.60 | 2 stops | Air France (AF), Delta Air Lines (DL), KLM (KL) | 9+ | 53 | See dates | |
| Delta SkyMiles | 38,900 pts + $35.40 | 2 stops | Air France (AF), Delta Air Lines (DL), KLM (KL), SAS (SK) | 6 | 45 | See dates | |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 42,500 pts + $98.31 | 2 stops | Air Canada (AC), Air Dolomiti (EN), Eurowings (EW), Lufthansa (LH) +4 more | 9+ | 67 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 44,000 pts + $13.40 | 2 stops | Air Canada (AC), Aer Lingus (EI), Air Dolomiti (EN), Eurowings (EW) +9 more | 3 | 55 | See dates |
Premium Economy
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska Atmos RewardsLowest observed | 35,000 pts + $25.60 | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA) | 9+ | 3 | See dates | |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 40,000 pts + $36.40 | 2 stops | American Airlines (AA), Finnair (AY), British Airways (BA), IBERIA (IB) | — | 26 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 55,000 pts + $22.40 | 2 stops | Lufthansa (LH), LOT Polish Airlines (LO), SWISS (LX), Austrian (OS) +3 more | 9+ | 55 | See dates | |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 66,825 pts + $131.51 | 3 stops | Air Canada (AC), Lufthansa (LH), SWISS (LX), Austrian (OS) +2 more | 2 | 61 | See dates | |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 69,000 pts + $246.50 | 2 stops | Air France (AF), Delta Air Lines (DL), KLM (KL) | 2 | 49 | See dates | |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 80,900 pts + $1,579.00 | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA), Air France (AF), British Airways (BA), IBERIA (IB) | 1 | 7 | See dates | |
| Delta SkyMiles | 87,700 pts + $25.40 | 2 stops | Delta Air Lines (DL), KLM (KL), SAS (SK) | 6 | 17 | See dates | |
| GOL Smiles | 93,800 pts + taxes not reported | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA), Air Canada (AC) | 3 | 6 | See dates |
Not seen in premium economy: Avianca LifeMiles and Lufthansa Miles & More.
Business Class
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines AAdvantageLowest observed | 57,500 pts + $24.80 | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA), British Airways (BA), IBERIA (IB) | — | 24 | See dates | |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 70,000 pts + $1,493.20Mixed cabin | 2 stops | American Airlines (AA), British Airways (BA) | 1 | 3 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 88,000 pts + $13.60Mixed cabin | 2 stops | Aegean Airlines (A3), Air Canada (AC), Aer Lingus (EI), Lufthansa (LH) +7 more | 1 | 55 | See dates | |
| Lufthansa Miles & More | 98,748 pts + $1,526.70 | 1 stop | Air Canada (AC), Air Dolomiti (EN), Lufthansa (LH), SWISS (LX) | 9+ | 40 | See dates | |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 99,200 pts + $1,473.20Mixed cabin | 2 stops | American Airlines (AA), British Airways (BA) | 1 | 4 | See dates | |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 183,497 pts + $161.71Mixed cabin | 3 stops | Air Canada (AC), Lufthansa (LH), SWISS (LX), Austrian (OS) +2 more | 1 | 59 | See dates | |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 192,000 pts + $377.70 | 2 stops | Air France (AF), Delta Air Lines (DL), KLM (KL) | 2 | 50 | See dates | |
| Delta SkyMiles | 420,500 pts + $24.40Mixed cabin | 2 stops | Air France (AF), Delta Air Lines (DL), SAS (SK) | 9+ | 4 | See dates |
Not seen in business class: Avianca LifeMiles and GOL Smiles.
First Class
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska Atmos RewardsLowest observed | 70,000 pts + $1,494.70 | 2 stops | American Airlines (AA), British Airways (BA) | 4 | 3 | See dates | |
| Delta SkyMiles | 395,500 pts + $24.40 | 2 stops | Air France (AF), Delta Air Lines (DL), KLM (KL), SAS (SK) | 4 | 34 | See dates |
Not seen in first class: American Airlines AAdvantage, Air Canada Aeroplan, Avianca LifeMiles, GOL Smiles, Air France/KLM Flying Blue, Lufthansa Miles & More, Qantas Frequent Flyer and United MileagePlus.
Not seen means AwardTool hasn't observed this cabin on this route in the last 30 days. It doesn't mean the airline has no seats. Dates seen counts departure dates with an open award in that cabin at any price; newest observation is the latest time AwardTool saw one of them. Seats is the count the program reported when we observed it; some programs report at most 9.
Observed award examples
| Departure | Cabin | Program | Points + taxes | Seats | Stops | Observed (UTC) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | Lufthansa Miles & More | 88 pts + $325.00 | 9+ | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Premium Economy | American Airlines AAdvantage | 40,000 pts + $52.90 | — | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | American Airlines AAdvantage | 57,500 pts + $24.80 | — | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | United MileagePlus | 88,000 pts + $28.00Mixed cabin | 3 | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| Business | Qantas Frequent Flyer | 99,200 pts + $1,473.20Mixed cabin | 1 | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| Business | Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 193,500 pts + $375.70 | 1 | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| First | Alaska Atmos Rewards | 70,000 pts + $1,543.20 | 7 | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| First | Delta SkyMiles | 425,500 pts + $35.80 | 3 | 2 stops | Check this date |
Prices are one-way per traveler: the program's points or miles plus taxes and carrier fees in USD, as AwardTool observed them in the observation window. Award space changes constantly. A seat we saw may be gone, and space we haven't seen may exist. Always confirm with a live search before transferring points; most transfers can't be reversed.
Nonstop award space
- Economy: nonstop space via Lufthansa Miles & More.
Best months to fly from Charlotte (CLT) to Budapest (BUD) on points
| Month | Economy | Premium Economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 88 · Miles & More (14 dates) | 40,000 · AAdvantage (4 dates) | 57,500 · AAdvantage (4 dates) | 70,000 · Atmos (1 date) | |
| 6,350 · Miles & More (9 dates) | 40,000 · AAdvantage (3 dates) | 57,500 · AAdvantage (1 date) | 400,500 · SkyMiles (7 dates) | |
| 6,350 · Miles & More (4 dates) | 40,000 · AAdvantage (2 dates) | 57,500 · AAdvantage (1 date) | 70,000 · Atmos (1 date) | |
| 6,350 · Miles & More (3 dates) | 40,000 · AAdvantage (1 date) | 57,500 · AAdvantage (2 dates) | 430,500 · SkyMiles (2 dates) | |
| 6,350 · Miles & More (3 dates) | 55,000 · MileagePlus (3 dates) | 88,000 · MileagePlus (3 dates)Mixed cabin | 400,500 · SkyMiles (2 dates) | |
| 2,931 · Miles & More (4 dates) | 40,000 · AAdvantage (6 dates) | 57,500 · AAdvantage (6 dates) | 451,100 · SkyMiles (8 dates) | |
| 25,403 · Miles & More (2 dates) | 64,500 · AAdvantage (2 dates) | 102,380 · Miles & More (2 dates) | 499,900 · SkyMiles (1 date) | |
| 9,500 · Smiles (4 dates) | 35,000 · Atmos (1 date) | 88,000 · MileagePlus (2 dates)Mixed cabin | 400,500 · SkyMiles (4 dates) | |
| 6,398 · Miles & More (5 dates) | 35,000 · Atmos (2 dates) | 57,500 · AAdvantage (4 dates) | 70,000 · Atmos (1 date) | |
| 49,058 · Aeroplan (7 dates) | 105,895 · Aeroplan (7 dates) | 298,978 · Aeroplan (7 dates) | — |
Points that transfer to these programs
| Program | Amex | Bilt | Capital One | Chase | Citi | Wells Fargo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | — | — |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | — | 1:1 · ~1 day | — | — | — | — |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | — | — | — | — | 1:1 · Instant | — |
| Avianca LifeMiles | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | — | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant |
| Delta SkyMiles | 1:1 · Instant | — | — | — | — | — |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 1:1 · Instant | — | 1:1 · ~1-2 days | — | 1:1 · Instant | — |
| United MileagePlus | — | 1:1 · Instant | — | 1:1 · Instant | — | — |
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- In economy, GOL Smiles had the lowest observed award, 9,500 miles (taxes not reported); see how many miles you need with GOL Smiles.
- In premium economy, Alaska Atmos Rewards had the lowest observed award, 35,000 points + $25.60; see how many points you need with Alaska Atmos Rewards.
- In business class, American Airlines AAdvantage had the lowest observed award, 57,500 miles + $24.80; see how many miles you need with American Airlines AAdvantage.
- In first class, Alaska Atmos Rewards had the lowest observed award, 70,000 points + $1,494.70; see how many points you need with Alaska Atmos Rewards.
Questions about award flights from Charlotte (CLT) to Budapest (BUD)
What's the lowest Charlotte (CLT) to Budapest (BUD) award price AwardTool has seen?
In economy, 9,500 miles with GOL Smiles. GOL Smiles showed economy award space on 13 departure dates at any price (newest observation Oct 16, 2026, 08:08 UTC). In business class, 57,500 miles + $24.80 with American Airlines AAdvantage. Seen Oct 18, 2026, 04:30 UTC for a Nov 24, 2026 departure. American Airlines AAdvantage showed business-class award space on 24 departure dates at any price (newest observation Oct 19, 2026, 17:58 UTC). Search live before transferring points.
Which loyalty programs had award space from Charlotte (CLT) to Budapest (BUD)?
10 programs in the last 30 days: American Airlines AAdvantage (economy 48 dates, premium economy 26 dates, business class 24 dates); Air Canada Aeroplan (economy 67 dates, premium economy 61 dates, business class 59 dates); Alaska Atmos Rewards (economy 31 dates, premium economy 3 dates, business class 3 dates, first class 3 dates); Avianca LifeMiles (economy 29 dates); Delta SkyMiles (economy 45 dates, premium economy 17 dates, business class 4 dates, first class 34 dates); GOL Smiles (economy 13 dates, premium economy 6 dates); Air France/KLM Flying Blue (economy 53 dates, premium economy 49 dates, business class 50 dates); Lufthansa Miles & More (economy 44 dates, business class 40 dates) and 2 more. Dates count departure dates with an open award.
Is there nonstop award space from Charlotte (CLT) to Budapest (BUD)?
Yes. AwardTool observed nonstop award space in economy, bookable via Lufthansa Miles & More.
Which credit card points can book awards from Charlotte (CLT) to Budapest (BUD)?
American Express Membership Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), Delta SkyMiles (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Qantas Frequent Flyer (1:1). Bilt Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Alaska Atmos Rewards (1:1), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), United MileagePlus (1:1). Capital One Miles: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Qantas Frequent Flyer (1:1). Chase Ultimate Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), United MileagePlus (1:1). Citi ThankYou Points: American Airlines AAdvantage (1:1), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Qantas Frequent Flyer (1:1). Wells Fargo Rewards: Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1). Ratios come from AwardTool's transfer partner list; check current bonuses first.
Which months had the lowest award prices from Charlotte (CLT) to Budapest (BUD)?
Counting only month prices from programs with award space on 2 or more dates that month, and leaving out unusually low outliers: in economy, the lowest award was for May 2027 departures, 16,200 miles with Smiles (3 dates); in business class, the lowest award was for May 2027 departures, 57,500 miles with AAdvantage (6 dates). The month table shows every lowest price, including those. Based on dates we observed, not a forecast.