How long does it take to fly to Dresden?

Average flight duration from California to Dresden depends on which airport you fly into and out of. Flying from San Francisco to Dresden is 14h 25m on average, while flying from Santa Ana to Dresden is 17h 10m on average. Dresden is the most popular airport in Dresden.

What airlines fly to Dresden?

Lufthansa, Condor and United Airlines are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Dresden from California according to our data. Lufthansa is the first choice among our users, with 35% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to Dresden. Keep in mind that there are 13 different airlines that fly to Dresden on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

What is the cheapest airline that flies from California to Dresden Arpt?

SWISS and Lufthansa are the most popular carriers operating from California to Dresden Arpt

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As of November 2026, there is 1 operator available to choose from for flights from California to Dresden Arpt Airport.

How old do you have to be to fly from California to Dresden Arpt Airport?

The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their own age limitations. Flight duration, scheduling, and layovers are among the considerations that may influence age limits. We recommend that you double-check with the airline you are booking with for travel from California to Dresden Arpt Airport.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Dresden Arpt Airport?

The required travel and health documents for your Dresden Arpt Airport trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's license and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at Dresden Arpt Airport. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

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6:50 pm - 6:15 pmSFO San Francisco-DRS Dresden Arpt

14h 25m1 stop Frankfurt am Main

6:10 am - 4:05 pmDRS Dresden Arpt-SFO San Francisco

18h 55m1 stop Frankfurt am Main

$820United Airlines

Sun, Feb 7 - Wed, Feb 10

6:30 am - 6:15 pmSFO San Francisco-DRS Dresden Arpt

26h 45m2 stops Vancouver Intl Frankfurt am Main

6:10 am - 4:06 pmDRS Dresden Arpt-SFO San Francisco

18h 56m2 stops Frankfurt am Main Vancouver Intl

$821Air Canada

Sun, Feb 7 - Wed, Feb 10

12:45 pm - 6:15 pmSFO San Francisco-DRS Dresden Arpt

20h 30m2 stops Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Frankfurt am Main

6:10 am - 12:35 pmDRS Dresden Arpt-SFO San Francisco

15h 25m1 stop Frankfurt am Main

$825United Airlines

Sun, Feb 7 - Wed, Feb 10

5:30 pm - 7:45 pmLAX Los Angeles-DRS Dresden Arpt

17h 15m1 stop Munich Franz Josef Strauss

6:10 am - 1:05 pmDRS Dresden Arpt-LAX Los Angeles

15h 55m1 stop Frankfurt am Main

$842Lufthansa

Mon, Nov 30 - Tue, Dec 8

5:30 pm - 7:45 pmLAX Los Angeles-DRS Dresden Arpt

17h 15m1 stop Munich Franz Josef Strauss

6:10 am - 3:15 pmDRS Dresden Arpt-LAX Los Angeles

18h 05m2 stops Frankfurt am Main Munich Franz Josef Strauss

$851Lufthansa

Mon, Nov 30 - Tue, Dec 8

9:40 pm - 7:45 pmSFO San Francisco-DRS Dresden Arpt

13h 05m1 stop Munich Franz Josef Strauss

9:55 am - 4:30 pmDRS Dresden Arpt-SFO San Francisco

15h 35m1 stop Zurich

$853Multiple Airlines

Sun, Nov 29 - Tue, Dec 8

5:30 pm - 7:45 pmLAX Los Angeles-DRS Dresden Arpt

17h 15m1 stop Munich Franz Josef Strauss

6:10 am - 4:41 pmDRS Dresden Arpt-LAX Los Angeles

19h 31m2 stops Frankfurt am Main Vancouver Intl

$867Multiple Airlines

Mon, Nov 30 - Tue, Dec 8

5:30 pm - 7:45 pmLAX Los Angeles-DRS Dresden Arpt

17h 15m1 stop Munich Franz Josef Strauss

9:55 am - 4:35 pmDRS Dresden Arpt-LAX Los Angeles

15h 40m1 stop Zurich

$869Multiple Airlines

Mon, Nov 30 - Tue, Dec 8

9:40 pm - 7:45 pmSFO San Francisco-DRS Dresden Arpt

13h 05m1 stop Munich Franz Josef Strauss

6:10 am - 4:06 pmDRS Dresden Arpt-SFO San Francisco

18h 56m2 stops Frankfurt am Main Vancouver Intl

$869Multiple Airlines

Sun, Nov 29 - Tue, Dec 8

10:55 pm - 12:55 pmLAX Los Angeles-DRS Dresden Arpt

29h 00m2 stops Toronto Pearson Intl Munich Franz Josef Strauss

6:10 am - 4:41 pmDRS Dresden Arpt-LAX Los Angeles

19h 31m2 stops Frankfurt am Main Vancouver Intl

$877Multiple Airlines

Mon, Nov 30 - Tue, Dec 8

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Feb 7

SFO6:50 pmSan Francisco

14h 25m

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DRS6:15 pmDresden Arpt

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18h 55m

1 stop

SFO4:05 pmSan Francisco

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Feb 7

SFO12:45 pmSan Francisco

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Dec 5

SFO6:15 amSan Francisco

21h 40m

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DRS12:55 pmDresden Arpt

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DRS1:35 pmDresden Arpt

34h 15m

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$1,006

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Nov 30

LAX5:30 pmLos Angeles

17h 15m

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DRS7:45 pmDresden Arpt

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DRS6:10 amDresden Arpt

15h 55m

1 stop

LAX1:05 pmLos Angeles

$842

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Nov 30

LAX5:30 pmLos Angeles

17h 15m

1 stop

DRS7:45 pmDresden Arpt

Dec 8

DRS6:10 amDresden Arpt

18h 05m

2 stops

LAX3:15 pmLos Angeles

$851

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Nov 30

LAX5:30 pmLos Angeles

17h 15m

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DRS7:45 pmDresden Arpt

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DRS8:25 pmDresden Arpt

27h 50m

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Dresden Arpt

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1 stop15h 40m

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9:40 pm-7:45 pm

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10:55 pm-12:55 pm

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Tue 12/8

6:10 am-4:41 pm

2 stops19h 31m

$877

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As of November 2026, there is 1 operator available to choose from for flights from California to Dresden Arpt Airport.
How old do you have to be to fly from California to Dresden Arpt Airport?
The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their own age limitations. Flight duration, scheduling, and layovers are among the considerations that may influence age limits. We recommend that you double-check with the airline you are booking with for travel from California to Dresden Arpt Airport.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Dresden Arpt Airport?
The required travel and health documents for your Dresden Arpt Airport trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's license and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at Dresden Arpt Airport. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

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