Award flights from Detroit (DTW) to Budapest (BUD)
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In the last 30 days AwardTool saw award space on 11 programs for DTW→BUD. Lowest economy: 10,231 miles + $325.70 (Lufthansa Miles & More). Lowest business class: 75,000 points + $119.51 (Air Canada Aeroplan); mixed cabin from 57,500 miles + $24.80 (American Airlines AAdvantage). Lowest first class: 85,000 points + $44.80 (Alaska Atmos Rewards).
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Detroit (DTW) to Budapest (BUD) at a glance
- From
- Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport, Detroit, Michigan, United States (DTW)
- To
- Budapest Liszt Ferenc International, Budapest, Hungary (BUD)
- Programs with award space seen
- 11 of 11 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), JetBlue (B6), British Airways (BA), Delta Air Lines (DL), Aer Lingus (EI), Air Dolomiti (EN), Eurowings (EW), IBERIA (IB) and 11 more
- Departures with open awards
- Oct 2026 to Aug 2027
- Most dates with space
- 22 of 22 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 | 10,231 pts + $325.70 | Nonstop | Air Canada (AC), Air Dolomiti (EN), Lufthansa (LH), SWISS (LX) +3 more | 9+ | 20 | See dates | |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 22,500 pts + $9.00 | 2 stops | American Airlines (AA), Finnair (AY), British Airways (BA), Aer Lingus (EI) | — | 20 | See dates | |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 25,000 pts + $152.70 | 1 stop | Air France (AF), Delta Air Lines (DL), KLM (KL) | 9+ | 21 | See dates | |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 27,500 pts + $25.60 | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA), British Airways (BA) | 4 | 18 | See dates | |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 34,700 pts + $395.50 | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA), Air France (AF), British Airways (BA) | 1 | 20 | See dates | |
| Avianca LifeMiles | 35,000 pts + $39.26 | 1 stop | Air Canada (AC), Lufthansa (LH), Austrian (OS), United Airlines (UA) | 9+ | 13 | See dates | |
| Delta SkyMiles | 41,600 pts + $24.10 | 1 stop | Air France (AF), Delta Air Lines (DL), KLM (KL), SAS (SK) | 9+ | 16 | See dates | |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 42,500 pts + $83.51 | 1 stop | Air Canada (AC), Air Dolomiti (EN), Eurowings (EW), Lufthansa (LH) +5 more | 9+ | 22 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 44,000 pts + $13.40 | 2 stops | Aegean Airlines (A3), Air Canada (AC), JetBlue (B6), Aer Lingus (EI) +10 more | 3 | 19 | See dates | |
| Turkish Miles & Smiles | 50,000 pts + taxes not reported | 1 stop | Turkish Airlines (TK) | 1 | 16 | See dates | |
| GOL Smiles | 60,700 pts + taxes not reported | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA), Air Canada (AC), Air France (AF), British Airways (BA) +3 more | 1 | 12 | 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) | 6 | 1 | See dates | |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 40,000 pts + $24.80 | 2 stops | American Airlines (AA), British Airways (BA), IBERIA (IB) | — | 9 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 55,000 pts + $31.80 | 2 stops | Aegean Airlines (A3), JetBlue (B6), Lufthansa (LH), SWISS (LX) +2 more | 9+ | 19 | See dates | |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 69,183 pts + $122.71 | 2 stops | Air Canada (AC), Lufthansa (LH), United Airlines (UA) | 4 | 17 | See dates | |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 80,900 pts + $1,629.00 | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA), British Airways (BA) | 1 | 4 | See dates | |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 86,000 pts + $243.90 | 1 stop | Air France (AF), Delta Air Lines (DL), KLM (KL) | 4 | 19 | See dates | |
| Delta SkyMiles | 86,700 pts + $36.00 | 1 stop | Air France (AF), Delta Air Lines (DL), KLM (KL), SAS (SK) | 2 | 7 | See dates |
Not seen in premium economy: Avianca LifeMiles, GOL Smiles, Lufthansa Miles & More and Turkish Miles & Smiles.
Business Class
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines AAdvantageLowest, mixed cabin | 57,500 pts + $24.80Mixed cabin | 2 stops | American Airlines (AA), British Airways (BA) | — | 12 | See dates | |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 75,000 pts + $119.51 | 1 stop | Air Canada (AC), Air Dolomiti (EN), Eurowings (EW), Lufthansa (LH) +3 more | 1 | 17 | See dates | |
| Lufthansa Miles & More | 79,243 pts + $1,498.50 | 1 stop | Air Canada (AC), Air Dolomiti (EN), Lufthansa (LH), SWISS (LX) +1 more | 9+ | 15 | See dates | |
| Turkish Miles & Smiles | 85,000 pts + taxes not reported | 1 stop | Turkish Airlines (TK) | 1 | 15 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 88,000 pts + $22.40Mixed cabin | 2 stops | Aegean Airlines (A3), Air Canada (AC), JetBlue (B6), Air Dolomiti (EN) +7 more | 8 | 19 | See dates | |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 99,200 pts + $1,524.60Mixed cabin | 2 stops | American Airlines (AA), British Airways (BA) | 1 | 4 | See dates | |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 173,500 pts + $356.70 | 1 stop | Air France (AF), Delta Air Lines (DL), KLM (KL) | 3 | 19 | See dates | |
| Delta SkyMiles | 377,500 pts + $24.50 | 1 stop | Air France (AF), Delta Air Lines (DL), KLM (KL) | 6 | 2 | See dates |
Not seen in business class: Alaska Atmos Rewards, Avianca LifeMiles and GOL Smiles.
First Class
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska Atmos RewardsLowest observed | 85,000 pts + $44.80 | 2 stops | American Airlines (AA), British Airways (BA) | 6 | 2 | See dates | |
| Lufthansa Miles & More | 102,380 pts + $1,547.80 | 2 stops | Lufthansa (LH), United Airlines (UA) | 1 | 3 | See dates | |
| Delta SkyMiles | 377,500 pts + $24.10 | 2 stops | Air France (AF), Delta Air Lines (DL), KLM (KL), SAS (SK) | 6 | 8 | See dates |
Not seen in first class: American Airlines AAdvantage, Air Canada Aeroplan, Avianca LifeMiles, GOL Smiles, Air France/KLM Flying Blue, Qantas Frequent Flyer, Turkish Miles & Smiles 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 | 10,231 pts + $325.70 | 9+ | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Premium Economy | American Airlines AAdvantage | 40,000 pts + $24.80 | — | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| Business | American Airlines AAdvantage | 57,500 pts + $24.80Mixed cabin | — | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| Business | Air Canada Aeroplan | 75,000 pts + $119.61 | 4 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | United MileagePlus | 88,000 pts + $22.40Mixed cabin | 8 | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| Business | Qantas Frequent Flyer | 109,300 pts + $1,523.20 | 1 | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| First | Alaska Atmos Rewards | 85,000 pts + $44.80 | 9+ | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| First | Delta SkyMiles | 499,900 pts + $25.40 | 5 | 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 from 10,231 miles via Lufthansa Miles & More, which showed nonstop space on 8 dates.
Best months to fly from Detroit (DTW) to Budapest (BUD) on points
| Month | Economy | Premium Economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10,231 · Miles & More (3 dates) | 40,000 · AAdvantage (1 date) | 57,500 · AAdvantage (1 date)Mixed cabin | 102,380 · Miles & More (2 dates) | |
| 10,231 · Miles & More (11 dates) | 40,000 · AAdvantage (2 dates) | 57,500 · AAdvantage (3 dates)Mixed cabin | 85,000 · Atmos (1 date) | |
| 22,500 · AAdvantage (3 dates) | 100,323 · Aeroplan (2 dates) | 57,500 · AAdvantage (1 date)Mixed cabin | 85,000 · Atmos (1 date) | |
| 43,000 · SkyMiles (1 date) | 86,700 · SkyMiles (1 date) | 377,500 · SkyMiles (1 date) | 377,500 · SkyMiles (1 date) | |
| 30,000 · AAdvantage (1 date) | 40,000 · AAdvantage (1 date) | 57,500 · AAdvantage (1 date)Mixed cabin | — | |
| 20,971 · Miles & More (1 date) | 180,000 · MileagePlus (1 date) | 57,500 · AAdvantage (1 date)Mixed cabin | — | |
| 10,231 · Miles & More (5 dates) | 35,000 · Atmos (1 date) | 85,000 · Miles&Smiles (5 dates) | 377,500 · SkyMiles (4 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 | — |
| Turkish Miles & Smiles | — | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | — | 1:1 · ~1 day | — |
| United MileagePlus | — | 1:1 · Instant | — | 1:1 · Instant | — | — |
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- In economy, Lufthansa Miles & More had the lowest observed award, 10,231 miles + $325.70; see how many miles you need with Lufthansa Miles & More.
- In premium economy, American Airlines AAdvantage had the lowest observed award, 40,000 miles + $24.80; see how many miles you need with American Airlines AAdvantage.
- In business class, Air Canada Aeroplan had the lowest observed award, 75,000 points + $119.51, apart from a mixed-cabin award from 57,500 miles + $24.80 with American Airlines AAdvantage; see how many points you need with Air Canada Aeroplan.
- In first class, Alaska Atmos Rewards had the lowest observed award, 85,000 points + $44.80; see how many points you need with Alaska Atmos Rewards.
Questions about award flights from Detroit (DTW) to Budapest (BUD)
What's the lowest Detroit (DTW) to Budapest (BUD) award price AwardTool has seen?
In economy, 10,231 miles + $325.70 with Lufthansa Miles & More. Seen Oct 10, 2026, 13:26 UTC for an Oct 21, 2026 departure. Lufthansa Miles & More showed economy award space on 20 departure dates at any price (newest observation Oct 17, 2026, 13:35 UTC). In business class, 75,000 points + $119.51 with Air Canada Aeroplan. Seen Oct 17, 2026, 13:35 UTC for a Nov 9, 2026 departure. Air Canada Aeroplan showed business-class award space on 17 departure dates at any price (newest observation Oct 17, 2026, 13:35 UTC). A mixed-cabin itinerary, with part of the trip in a lower cabin, was seen from 57,500 miles + $24.80 with American Airlines AAdvantage. Search live before transferring points.
Which loyalty programs had award space from Detroit (DTW) to Budapest (BUD)?
11 programs in the last 30 days: American Airlines AAdvantage (economy 20 dates, premium economy 9 dates, business class 12 dates); Air Canada Aeroplan (economy 22 dates, premium economy 17 dates, business class 17 dates); Alaska Atmos Rewards (economy 18 dates, premium economy 1 date, first class 2 dates); Avianca LifeMiles (economy 13 dates); Delta SkyMiles (economy 16 dates, premium economy 7 dates, business class 2 dates, first class 8 dates); GOL Smiles (economy 12 dates); Air France/KLM Flying Blue (economy 21 dates, premium economy 19 dates, business class 19 dates); Lufthansa Miles & More (economy 20 dates, business class 15 dates, first class 3 dates) and 3 more. Dates count departure dates with an open award.
Is there nonstop award space from Detroit (DTW) to Budapest (BUD)?
Yes. AwardTool observed nonstop award space in economy, bookable via Lufthansa Miles & More. The lowest nonstop award was 10,231 miles with Lufthansa Miles & More.
Which credit card points can book awards from Detroit (DTW) 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), Turkish Miles & Smiles (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), Turkish Miles & Smiles (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), Turkish Miles & Smiles (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 Detroit (DTW) 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 Nov 2026 departures, 22,500 miles with AAdvantage (8 dates); in business class, the lowest award was for Nov 2026 departures, 75,000 points with Aeroplan (7 dates), and a mixed-cabin itinerary was seen for Nov 2026 departures from 57,500 miles with AAdvantage. The month table shows every lowest price, including those. Based on dates we observed, not a forecast.