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R6 108+ 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 21/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
— DUS
Dec 18 — Dec 251
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Flights to Essen in 2025

Find the latest flights to Essen in 2025, 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 18 November 2025.

Return from

R10 795

One-way from

R6 108

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R12 198
KLM
  • KLM
  • 2/12-6/12
  • 2 total stops
  • 41h 21m total
  • Johannesburg to Düsseldorf
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Etihad Airways
  • Etihad Airways
  • 21/1
  • 1 total stop
  • 22h 10m total
  • Johannesburg to Essen
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price (R1 347 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R334 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for return flights in November 2025
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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 18 November 2025.

Thu 20/1110:10JNB - DUS
1 stop13h 30mLufthansa
Wed 3/1216:00DUS - JNB
1 stop14h 05mLufthansa
Deal found 16/11R10 282
Tue 2/1223:59JNB - DUS
1 stop14h 56mKLM
Sat 6/1218:40DUS - JNB
1 stop26h 25mKLM
Deal found 16/11R10 795
Tue 2/1219:10JNB - DUS
1 stop23h 00mTurkish Airlines
Sat 6/1210:45DUS - JNB
2 stops30h 55mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 16/11R11 805
Thu 20/119:40JNB - DUS
2 stops37h 45mTurkish Airlines
Wed 3/1218:15DUS - JNB
2 stops47h 25mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 16/11R11 907
Fri 19/1219:45JNB - DUS
1 stop12h 45mLufthansa
Sun 4/116:00DUS - JNB
2 stops22h 35mLufthansa
Deal found 17/11R12 797
Thu 20/1114:30JNB - DUS
2 stops21h 05mMultiple Airlines
Wed 3/129:10DUS - JNB
3 stops34h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/11R13 789
Tue 2/1214:30JNB - DUS
3 stops33h 00mMultiple Airlines
Sat 6/1210:25DUS - JNB
3 stops25h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/11R13 824

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgDüsseldorf

JNB - DUS

JNBDUS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 2/12

23:59-13:55

1 stop14h 56m

Duesseldorf Intl

Sat 6/12

18:40-22:05

1 stop26h 25m

R10 795

JohannesburgDüsseldorf

JNB - DUS

JNBDUS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 6/2

19:20-10:30

1 stop16h 10m

Duesseldorf Intl

Tue 10/2

14:30-12:10

1 stop20h 40m

R11 736

JohannesburgDüsseldorf

JNB - DUS

JNBDUS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 2/12

19:10-17:10

1 stop23h 00m

Duesseldorf Intl

Sat 6/12

10:45-18:40

2 stops30h 55m

R11 805

JohannesburgDüsseldorf

JNB - DUS

JNBDUS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 6/2

19:20-13:55

2 stops19h 35m

Duesseldorf Intl

Tue 10/2

8:15-22:05

1 stop12h 50m

R12 284

JohannesburgDüsseldorf

JNB - DUS

JNBDUS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 19/12

19:45-7:30

1 stop12h 45m

Duesseldorf Intl

Sun 4/1

16:00-15:35

2 stops22h 35m

R12 797

JohannesburgDüsseldorf

JNB - DUS

JNBDUS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 19/1

9:50-7:00

1 stop22h 10m

R6 364

JohannesburgDüsseldorf

JNB - DUS

JNBDUS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 23/1

9:50-7:00

1 stop22h 10m

R6 706

JohannesburgDüsseldorf

JNB - DUS

JNBDUS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 20/1

19:10-22:25

1 stop28h 15m

R6 809

JohannesburgDüsseldorf

JNB - DUS

JNBDUS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 22/1

19:10-13:05

1 stop18h 55m

R6 809

JohannesburgDüsseldorf

JNB - DUS

JNBDUS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 21/1

9:50-16:20

2 stops31h 30m

R7 151

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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 14 November 2025.

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 12 hours 45 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?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Johannesburg to Essen. Price data was last updated on 16 December 2024.

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.

Qatar Airways
Qatar Airways
From R9 670
Turkish Airlines
Turkish Airlines
From R10 829
KLM
KLM
From R10 112
Lufthansa
Lufthansa
From R9 565

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Essen?

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

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 18 November 2025.
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
1 411 reviews
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Boarding

7,8

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

7,1

Overall

7,7

Food

7,3

Comfort

7,7

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
1 411 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 411 reviews
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Boarding

7,8

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

7,1

Overall

7,7

Food

7,3

Comfort

7,7

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
3 664 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 411 reviews
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Boarding

7,8

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

7,1

Overall

7,7

Food

7,3

Comfort

7,7

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
4 047 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 411 reviews
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Boarding

7,8

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

7,1

Overall

7,7

Food

7,3

Comfort

7,7

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
7 576 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 411 reviews
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Boarding

7,8

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

7,1

Overall

7,7

Food

7,3

Comfort

7,7

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
7 529 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 411 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7,8

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

7,1

Overall

7,7

Food

7,3

Comfort

7,7

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 161, however they can be found for as little as R2 856.

  • 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 (12 hours 45 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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