What is the cheapest month to fly to Essen?

January is currently the cheapest month to fly to Essen . At this moment in time June is the most expensive month. These prices are determined by multiple factors and booking in advance can help keep costs down if your schedule is not as flexible.

Can I find cheaper flights to Essen if I am willing to have stopovers?

Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Essen on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

What is the best airline to fly to Essen?

Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, SWISS is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Essen.

How much is a return flight to Essen?

A return flight to Essen will typically cost around R3 186, however they can be found for as little as R2 879.

Where does the fastest flight to Essen depart from?

For those looking to save time traveling to Essen, Johannesburg offers the quickest one-way flight (18 hours 25 minutes).

Does Duesseldorf Intl have car hire?

Yes. Those touching down at Duesseldorf Intl can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

Are there hotels close to Duesseldorf Intl?

Yes. Duesseldorf Intl has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Sheraton Düsseldorf Airport Hotel is the closest property to Duesseldorf Intl (0,0 km away from Duesseldorf Intl).

R6 502+ Cheap Flights to Essen

Flights to Essen in 2025

Return from	R10 520
One-way from	R6 502
Popular in	June
Cheapest in	February
Average price	R12 348

Air France
31/3-7/4
2 total stops
32h 45m total
Johannesburg to Düsseldorf

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Qatar Airways
15/3
1 total stop
24h 25m total
Johannesburg to Essen

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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price (R1 351 potential increase over avg. return price).

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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R337 potential savings vs. average return price).

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Cheapest flights to Essen
Explore the most affordable flight options available to Essen. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 26 November 2025.

Tue 2/1210:25JNB - DUS

1 stop27h 05mEmirates

Sat 6/1220:45DUS - JNB

1 stop18h 50mEmirates

Deal found 24/11R18 935

Wed 31/121:35JNB - DUS

2 stops21h 35mKenya Airways

Fri 16/16:40DUS - JNB

2 stops27h 15mKenya Airways

Deal found 24/11R21 609

Wed 31/121:35JNB - DUS

2 stops17h 20mMultiple Airlines

Fri 16/114:45DUS - JNB

1 stop23h 50mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 24/11R22 022

Tue 2/1214:30JNB - DUS

2 stops18h 20mEthiopian Air

Sat 6/1218:50DUS - JNB

2 stops24h 20mEthiopian Air

Deal found 24/11R32 490

Best flights to Essen
Discover carefully curated flight deals to Essen that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 26 November 2025.

Tue 31/323:15JNB - DUS

1 stop18h 25mMultiple Airlines

Tue 7/420:45DUS - JNB

1 stop14h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 23/11R10 520

Mon 19/119:45JNB - DUS

1 stop15h 10mLufthansa

Sun 1/220:55DUS - JNB

1 stop33h 10mLufthansa

Deal found 24/11R11 279

Wed 4/320:15JNB - DUS

1 stop18h 50mSWISS

Sun 8/310:10DUS - JNB

1 stop23h 20mSWISS

Deal found 23/11R11 451

Wed 4/319:20JNB - DUS

2 stops19h 35mKLM

Sun 8/38:15DUS - JNB

1 stop12h 50mKLM

Deal found 24/11R14 279

Fri 9/113:25JNB - DUS

1 stop30h 30mEmirates

Fri 16/120:45DUS - JNB

1 stop18h 50mEmirates

Deal found 25/11R15 400

Wed 4/220:15JNB - DUS

1 stop13h 40mMultiple Airlines

Sat 7/218:25DUS - JNB

2 stops38h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 24/11R15 279

One-way flights to Essen
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Sun 15/313:45JNB - DUS

1 stop24h 25mQatar Airways

Deal found 25/11R6 502

Sun 15/39:50JNB - DUS

2 stops33h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 25/11R7 226

Mon 20/421:45JNB - DUS

3 stops38h 10mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 24/11R21 367

Mon 20/421:45JNB - DUS

1 stop16h 30mEgyptair

Deal found 25/11R22 592

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Price

JohannesburgDüsseldorf

JNB - DUS

JNBDUS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 31/3

23:15-17:40

1 stop18h 25m

Duesseldorf Intl

Tue 7/4

20:45-11:05

1 stop14h 20m

R10 520

JohannesburgDüsseldorf

JNB - DUS

JNBDUS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 19/1

19:45-9:55

1 stop15h 10m

Duesseldorf Intl

Sun 1/2

20:55-7:05

1 stop33h 10m

R11 279

JohannesburgDüsseldorf

JNB - DUS

JNBDUS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 4/3

20:15-14:05

1 stop18h 50m

Duesseldorf Intl

Sun 8/3

10:10-10:30

1 stop23h 20m

R11 451

JohannesburgDüsseldorf

JNB - DUS

JNBDUS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 4/3

19:20-13:55

2 stops19h 35m

Duesseldorf Intl

Sun 8/3

8:15-22:05

1 stop12h 50m

R14 279

JohannesburgDüsseldorf

JNB - DUS

JNBDUS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 4/2

20:15-8:55

1 stop13h 40m

Duesseldorf Intl

Sat 7/2

18:25-9:30

2 stops38h 05m

R15 279

JohannesburgDüsseldorf

JNB - DUS

JNBDUS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 9/1

13:25-18:55

1 stop30h 30m

Duesseldorf Intl

Fri 16/1

20:45-16:35

1 stop18h 50m

R15 400

JohannesburgDüsseldorf

JNB - DUS

JNBDUS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 15/3

13:45-13:10

1 stop24h 25m

R6 502

JohannesburgDüsseldorf

JNB - DUS

JNBDUS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 15/3

9:50-18:05

2 stops33h 15m

R7 226

JohannesburgDüsseldorf

JNB - DUS

JNBDUS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 20/4

21:45-11:55

3 stops38h 10m

R21 367

JohannesburgDüsseldorf

JNB - DUS

JNBDUS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 20/4

21:45-14:15

1 stop16h 30m

R22 592

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Everything you need to know about your flight to Essen

When is the best time to book a flight to Essen?

The price you pay for your flight to Essen may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 37 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

How long is the flight to Essen?

On average, a flight from Johannesburg to Essen takes 18 hours 25 minutes. Flights to Essen from other popular cities in South Africa will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

When is the cheapest time to fly to Essen?

Users looking for the lowest fares to Essen should consider flying on Sunday afternoons, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travellers will want to avoid Saturday mornings, when prices are usually at their highest.

What are the most popular airlines that fly to Essen?

The most popular airlines flying from Johannesburg to Essen are Qatar Airways, Turkish Airlines and Lufthansa.

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Essen?

The cheapest airlines flying from Johannesburg to Essen are SWISS, Lufthansa and Kenya Airways.

Rainfall in Essen by month

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Essen ranges from 30.0 - 80.0 mm per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 80.0 mm. March is typically the driest time to visit Essen when rainfall is around 30.0 mm.

Temperature in Essen by month

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Essen, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, August is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 18.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 1.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing Essen

Check out reviews from past customers who have flown KLM, Qatar Airways, andTurkish Airlines to Germany to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

KLM

7,7

Good

1 422 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

2,0

Mediocre

Abisola,Oct 2025

LOS - CDG

The food option was finished and what wa left was vegan pasta so I had to go without food for an 8 hour flight without any sort of empathy from crew that was mean.

KLM

7,7

Good

1 422 reviews

KLM

7,7

Good

1 422 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

2,0

Mediocre

Abisola,Oct 2025

LOS - CDG

The food option was finished and what wa left was vegan pasta so I had to go without food for an 8 hour flight without any sort of empathy from crew that was mean.

Qatar Airways

7,4

Good

3 674 reviews

KLM

7,7

Good

1 422 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

2,0

Mediocre

Abisola,Oct 2025

LOS - CDG

The food option was finished and what wa left was vegan pasta so I had to go without food for an 8 hour flight without any sort of empathy from crew that was mean.

Turkish Airlines

7,3

Good

4 059 reviews

KLM

7,7

Good

1 422 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 20

2,0

Mediocre

Abisola,Oct 2025

LOS - CDG

The food option was finished and what wa left was vegan pasta so I had to go without food for an 8 hour flight without any sort of empathy from crew that was mean.

Lufthansa

6,8

Okay

7 594 reviews

KLM

7,7

Good

1 422 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

2,0

Mediocre

Abisola,Oct 2025

LOS - CDG

The food option was finished and what wa left was vegan pasta so I had to go without food for an 8 hour flight without any sort of empathy from crew that was mean.

British Airways

6,7

Okay

7 539 reviews

KLM

7,7

Good

1 422 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

2,0

Mediocre

Abisola,Oct 2025

LOS - CDG

The food option was finished and what wa left was vegan pasta so I had to go without food for an 8 hour flight without any sort of empathy from crew that was mean.

FAQs about flying to Essen

Can I find cheaper flights to Essen if I am willing to have stopovers?
Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Essen on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.
What is the best airline to fly to Essen?
Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, SWISS is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Essen.
How much is a return flight to Essen?
A return flight to Essen will typically cost around R3 186, however they can be found for as little as R2 879.
Where does the fastest flight to Essen depart from?
For those looking to save time traveling to Essen, Johannesburg offers the quickest one-way flight (18 hours 25 minutes).
Does Duesseldorf Intl have car hire?
Yes. Those touching down at Duesseldorf Intl can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.
Are there hotels close to Duesseldorf Intl?
Yes. Duesseldorf Intl has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Sheraton Düsseldorf Airport Hotel is the closest property to Duesseldorf Intl (0,0 km away from Duesseldorf Intl).

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Reviews of airlines servicing Essen

Check out reviews from past customers who have flown KLM, Qatar Airways, andTurkish Airlines to Germany to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

FAQs about flying to Essen

Can I find cheaper flights to Essen if I am willing to have stopovers?

What is the best airline to fly to Essen?

How much is a return flight to Essen?

Where does the fastest flight to Essen depart from?

Does Duesseldorf Intl have car hire?

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