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R6 351+ Cheap flights to Essen

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— DUS
Sep 11 — Sep 181
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 12 August 2026.

Sun 13/913:30 -
2 stops24h 20m
Sat 26/910:30 -
2 stops23h 10m
Deal found 11/8R11 730
Thu 3/914:05 -
1 stop23h 40m
Wed 16/915:25 -
1 stop17h 45m
Deal found 9/8R12 038
Wed 26/813:30 -
2 stops27h 55m
Sun 30/814:55 -
2 stops42h 45m
Deal found 7/8R12 167
Fri 21/813:30 -
2 stops27h 55m
Thu 3/910:30 -
2 stops23h 10m
Deal found 10/8R12 184
Thu 10/923:15 -
2 stops16h 45m
Thu 17/98:15 -
1 stop13h 05m
Deal found 11/8R12 313
Thu 3/917:55 -
1 stop15h 10m
Wed 16/910:30 -
2 stops23h 10m
Deal found 11/8R12 346
Thu 10/920:55 -
1 stop34h 55m
Thu 17/99:20 -
1 stop23h 50m
Deal found 11/8R12 637

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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 12 August 2026.

Return from

R11 730

One-way from

R6 351

Popular in

February

Cheapest in

November

Average price

R12 540
Turkish Airlines
  • Turkish Airlines
  • 13/9-26/9
  • 4 total stops
  • 47h 30m total
  • Johannesburg to Düsseldorf
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Turkish Airlines
  • Turkish Airlines
  • 30/1
  • 2 total stops
  • 28h 40m total
  • Johannesburg to Essen
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 4% potential increase in price (R585 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (R449 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

JohannesburgDüsseldorf

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - DUS Duesseldorf Intl

JNBDUS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 13/9

13:30-13:50

2 stops24h 20m

Duesseldorf Intl

Sat 26/9

10:30-9:40

2 stops23h 10m

R11 892
Fastest return journey

JohannesburgDüsseldorf

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - DUS Duesseldorf Intl

JNBDUS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 3/9

14:05-13:45

1 stop23h 40m

Duesseldorf Intl

Wed 16/9

15:25-9:10

1 stop17h 45m

R12 038

JohannesburgDüsseldorf

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - DUS Duesseldorf Intl

JNBDUS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 26/8

13:30-17:25

2 stops27h 55m

Duesseldorf Intl

Sun 30/8

14:55-9:40

2 stops42h 45m

R12 167

JohannesburgDüsseldorf

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - DUS Duesseldorf Intl

JNBDUS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 17/9

13:30-17:25

2 stops27h 55m

Duesseldorf Intl

Mon 21/9

18:50-10:15

1 stop15h 25m

R13 220

JohannesburgDüsseldorf

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - DUS Duesseldorf Intl

JNBDUS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 17/9

14:05-13:45

1 stop23h 40m

Duesseldorf Intl

Mon 21/9

15:25-9:10

1 stop17h 45m

R13 771
Cheapest one-way

JohannesburgDüsseldorf

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - DUS Duesseldorf Intl

JNBDUS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 30/1

13:30-17:10

2 stops28h 40m

R6 351

JohannesburgDüsseldorf

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - DUS Duesseldorf Intl

JNBDUS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 30/1

20:20-13:10

1 stop17h 50m

R6 432

JohannesburgDüsseldorf

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - DUS Duesseldorf Intl

JNBDUS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 13/1

18:50-13:05

1 stop19h 15m

R6 869

JohannesburgDüsseldorf

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - DUS Duesseldorf Intl

JNBDUS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 11/1

18:50-13:05

1 stop19h 15m

R7 453
Fastest single journey

JohannesburgDüsseldorf

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - DUS Duesseldorf Intl

JNBDUS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 16/1

18:50-9:20

1 stop15h 30m

R7 453

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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 24 hours 20 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 531
Qatar Airways
Qatar Airways
From R11 144
Lufthansa
Lufthansa
From R9 027
British Airways
British Airways
From R12 072

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

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 12 August 2026.
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
3 654 reviews
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Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,4

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Boarding

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
3 654 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 654 reviews
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Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,4

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Boarding

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
3 744 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 654 reviews
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Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,4

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Boarding

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
4 479 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 654 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,4

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Boarding

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
8 179 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 654 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,4

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Boarding

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
8 159 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 654 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,4

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Boarding

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 761, however they can be found for as little as R5 932.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Essen depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Essen, Cape Town Intl offers the quickest one-way flight (16 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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