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R6 313+ Cheap flights to Essen

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 8/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
— DUS
Feb 4 — Feb 111
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Flights to Essen in 2026

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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 5 January 2026.

Sun 1/210:10JNB - DUS
1 stop13h 30mLufthansa
Sun 8/218:55DUS - JNB
1 stop13h 35mLufthansa
Deal found 4/1R10 071
Tue 17/210:10JNB - DUS
1 stop13h 30mLufthansa
Tue 24/214:40DUS - JNB
1 stop17h 50mLufthansa
Deal found 3/1R10 104
Mon 19/119:45JNB - DUS
1 stop15h 10mLufthansa
Sun 1/220:55DUS - JNB
1 stop33h 10mLufthansa
Deal found 4/1R10 301
Mon 19/119:20JNB - DUS
1 stop16h 10mAir France
Sun 1/214:30DUS - JNB
1 stop20h 40mAir France
Deal found 4/1R10 483
Wed 18/223:59JNB - DUS
1 stop32h 41mKLM
Wed 25/26:15DUS - JNB
1 stop14h 50mKLM
Deal found 4/1R10 565
Mon 19/123:59JNB - DUS
1 stop14h 56mKLM
Sun 1/218:40DUS - JNB
2 stops16h 30mKLM
Deal found 4/1R10 763
Sun 1/223:59JNB - DUS
1 stop18h 56mKLM
Sun 8/218:40DUS - JNB
2 stops16h 30mKLM
Deal found 4/1R11 010
Tue 17/219:20JNB - DUS
2 stops19h 35mKLM
Tue 24/28:15DUS - JNB
1 stop12h 50mKLM
Deal found 3/1R11 505
Thu 22/119:10JNB - DUS
1 stop28h 15mTurkish Airlines
Mon 26/17:10DUS - JNB
1 stop26h 40mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 2/1R11 752
Mon 4/518:00JNB - DUS
1 stop19h 50mTurkish Airlines
Fri 15/514:55DUS - JNB
1 stop19h 35mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 4/1R11 801

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Find the latest flights to Essen in 2026, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 594 507 searches and data was last updated on 5 January 2026.

Return from

R10 071

One-way from

R6 313

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

November

Average price

R11 538
Lufthansa
  • Lufthansa
  • 1/2-8/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 27h 05m total
  • Johannesburg to Düsseldorf
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Turkish Airlines
  • Turkish Airlines
  • 8/4
  • 1 total stop
  • 23h 20m total
  • Johannesburg to Essen
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price (R1 359 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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Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgDüsseldorf

JNB - DUS

JNBDUS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 17/2

10:10-22:40

1 stop13h 30m

Duesseldorf Intl

Tue 24/2

14:40-9:30

1 stop17h 50m

R10 104

JohannesburgDüsseldorf

JNB - DUS

JNBDUS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 1/2

23:59-22:10

1 stop23h 11m

Duesseldorf Intl

Sun 8/2

8:15-22:05

1 stop12h 50m

R10 483

JohannesburgDüsseldorf

JNB - DUS

JNBDUS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 18/2

23:59-7:40

1 stop32h 41m

Duesseldorf Intl

Wed 25/2

6:15-22:05

1 stop14h 50m

R10 565

JohannesburgDüsseldorf

JNB - DUS

JNBDUS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 17/2

19:20-13:55

2 stops19h 35m

Duesseldorf Intl

Tue 24/2

8:15-22:05

1 stop12h 50m

R11 505

JohannesburgDüsseldorf

JNB - DUS

JNBDUS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 22/1

19:10-22:25

1 stop28h 15m

Duesseldorf Intl

Mon 26/1

7:10-10:50

1 stop26h 40m

R11 752

JohannesburgDüsseldorf

JNB - DUS

JNBDUS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 4/5

18:00-13:50

1 stop19h 50m

Duesseldorf Intl

Fri 15/5

14:55-10:30

1 stop19h 35m

R11 801

JohannesburgDüsseldorf

JNB - DUS

JNBDUS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 18/2

13:45-15:50

2 stops27h 05m

Duesseldorf Intl

Wed 25/2

13:25-7:10

3 stops40h 45m

R13 169

JohannesburgDüsseldorf

JNB - DUS

JNBDUS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 22/1

20:45-9:55

1 stop14h 10m

Duesseldorf Intl

Mon 26/1

14:30-8:15

1 stop16h 45m

R13 532

JohannesburgDüsseldorf

JNB - DUS

JNBDUS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 17/2

10:10-18:45

3 stops33h 35m

Duesseldorf Intl

Tue 24/2

7:00-9:30

2 stops25h 30m

R14 059

JohannesburgDüsseldorf

JNB - DUS

JNBDUS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 8/4

10:25-9:00

2 stops22h 35m

R8 159

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Best time to book a flight to Essen

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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?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Johannesburg to Essen. Price data was last updated on 2 January 2026.

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 16 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 13 hours 30 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.

What are the most popular airlines that fly to Essen?

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

Qatar Airways
Qatar Airways
From R9 316
Turkish Airlines
Turkish Airlines
From R10 433
Lufthansa
Lufthansa
From R9 289
British Airways
British Airways
From R11 084

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Essen?

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

Rainfall in Essen by month

Plan your trip to Essen by taking into account the average rainfall totals 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

Plan your trip to Essen by taking into account the average temperature totals 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

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Essen. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Essen. Reviews last updated 5 January 2026.
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
1 435 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7,7

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

7,1

Food

7,2

Boarding

7,7

Comfort

7,6

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

YYC - AMS

Not literally sitting in the very last row in the middle
KLM
7,7
Good
1 435 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 435 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7,7

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

7,1

Food

7,2

Boarding

7,7

Comfort

7,6

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

YYC - AMS

Not literally sitting in the very last row in the middle
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 700 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 435 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7,7

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

7,1

Food

7,2

Boarding

7,7

Comfort

7,6

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

YYC - AMS

Not literally sitting in the very last row in the middle
Turkish Airlines
7,3
Good
4 150 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 435 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7,7

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

7,1

Food

7,2

Boarding

7,7

Comfort

7,6

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

YYC - AMS

Not literally sitting in the very last row in the middle
Lufthansa
6,8
Okay
7 679 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 435 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7,7

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

7,1

Food

7,2

Boarding

7,7

Comfort

7,6

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

YYC - AMS

Not literally sitting in the very last row in the middle
British Airways
6,7
Okay
7 643 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 435 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7,7

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

7,1

Food

7,2

Boarding

7,7

Comfort

7,6

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

YYC - AMS

Not literally sitting in the very last row in the middle

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 045, however they can be found for as little as R2 751.

  • 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 (13 hours 30 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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