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R6 433+ Cheap flights to Essen

— DUS
Sep 23 — Sep 301
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Flights to Essen in 2026

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Cheapest flights to Essen

Mon 21/923:15 -
1 stop14h 40m
Wed 7/1018:15 -
1 stop27h 05m
Deal found 24/8R11 729
Thu 3/99:45 -
3 stops32h 55m
Wed 16/96:35 -
2 stops25h 45m
Deal found 21/8R11 778
Sun 13/913:30 -
2 stops24h 20m
Sat 26/910:30 -
2 stops23h 10m
Deal found 20/8R12 034
Sat 3/1020:55 -
1 stop16h 50m
Sat 10/109:20 -
1 stop23h 50m
Deal found 20/8R12 450
Tue 6/1014:30 -
2 stops21h 30m
Tue 13/109:45 -
3 stops27h 45m
Deal found 22/8R12 546
Tue 6/1018:50 -
1 stop13h 50m
Tue 13/1014:35 -
2 stops30h 45m
Deal found 22/8R13 042

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Return from

R11 617

One-way from

R6 385

Popular in

February

Cheapest in

November

Average price

R12 594
Turkish Airlines
  • Turkish Airlines
  • 16/2-20/2
  • 3 total stops
  • 55h 50m total
  • Johannesburg to Düsseldorf
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Etihad Airways
  • Etihad Airways
  • 24/11
  • 1 total stop
  • 21h 45m total
  • Johannesburg to Essen
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 3% potential increase in price (R451 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (R431 potential savings vs. average return price).
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JohannesburgDüsseldorf

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - DUS Duesseldorf Intl

JNBDUS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 16/2

13:30-17:10

2 stops28h 40m

Duesseldorf Intl

Sat 20/2

18:15-22:25

1 stop27h 10m

R11 617

JohannesburgDüsseldorf

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - DUS Duesseldorf Intl

JNBDUS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 3/9

9:45-18:40

3 stops32h 55m

Duesseldorf Intl

Wed 16/9

6:35-8:20

2 stops25h 45m

R11 986

JohannesburgDüsseldorf

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - DUS Duesseldorf Intl

JNBDUS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 6/10

14:30-12:00

2 stops21h 30m

Duesseldorf Intl

Tue 13/10

9:45-13:30

3 stops27h 45m

R12 546

JohannesburgDüsseldorf

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - DUS Duesseldorf Intl

JNBDUS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 13/9

18:00-19:15

1 stop25h 15m

Duesseldorf Intl

Sat 26/9

10:30-9:40

2 stops23h 10m

R12 642

JohannesburgDüsseldorf

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - DUS Duesseldorf Intl

JNBDUS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 21/9

23:15-13:55

1 stop14h 40m

Duesseldorf Intl

Wed 7/10

12:25-10:20

2 stops21h 55m

R12 754
Fastest return journey

JohannesburgDüsseldorf

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - DUS Duesseldorf Intl

JNBDUS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 13/9

18:50-13:55

2 stops19h 05m

Duesseldorf Intl

Sat 26/9

6:25-21:20

1 stop14h 55m

R14 050

JohannesburgDüsseldorf

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - DUS Duesseldorf Intl

JNBDUS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 5/9

9:45-21:40

3 stops35h 55m

Duesseldorf Intl

Wed 9/9

6:35-8:20

2 stops25h 45m

R14 082
Cheapest one-way

JohannesburgDüsseldorf

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - DUS Duesseldorf Intl

JNBDUS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 27/10

9:50-6:35

1 stop21h 45m

R6 433

JohannesburgDüsseldorf

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - DUS Duesseldorf Intl

JNBDUS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 26/10

9:50-6:35

1 stop21h 45m

R6 433

JohannesburgDüsseldorf

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - DUS Duesseldorf Intl

JNBDUS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 3/9

9:45-13:35

3 stops27h 50m

R8 001

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Everything you need to know about your flight to Essen

How long is the flight to Essen?

On average, a flight from Johannesburg to Essen takes 13 hours 50 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 Turkish Airlines, Lufthansa and Qatar Airways.

Turkish Airlines
Turkish Airlines
From R10 371
Qatar Airways
Qatar Airways
From R11 006
Lufthansa
Lufthansa
From R9 345
British Airways
British Airways
From R11 923

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Essen?

The cheapest airlines flying from Johannesburg to Essen are Lufthansa, KLM and Etihad 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 Emirates,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.
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 656 reviews
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Crew

8,4

Food

7,9

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 656 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 656 reviews
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Crew

8,4

Food

7,9

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 734 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 656 reviews
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Crew

8,4

Food

7,9

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.
Turkish Airlines
7,4
Good
4 481 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 656 reviews
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Crew

8,4

Food

7,9

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.
Lufthansa
6,8
Okay
8 215 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 656 reviews
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Crew

8,4

Food

7,9

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.
British Airways
6,7
Okay
8 188 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 656 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,4

Food

7,9

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

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, Lufthansa 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 R7 665, however they can be found for as little as R5 859.

  • 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 50 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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