How long does it take to fly to Düsseldorf?

Flight times from California to Düsseldorf vary, but if you’re flying out of San Francisco and flying into Duesseldorf Intl Airport (one of the most popular routes), then the duration is 12h 55m on average. Another popular route from California to Düsseldorf is flying from San Diego to Duesseldorf Intl Airport, which will take roughly 13h 25m. Keep in mind that layovers or delays could extend your travel time.

What airlines fly to Düsseldorf?

Lufthansa, British Airways and Scandinavian Airlines are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Düsseldorf from California according to our data. Lufthansa is the first choice among our users, with 46% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to Düsseldorf. Keep in mind that there are 10 different airlines that fly to Düsseldorf on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

What is the cheapest airline that flies from California to Düsseldorf?

American Airlines, British Airways, and Air Canada are the most popular carriers operating from California to Düsseldorf

When did momondo last update prices for flights from California to Düsseldorf?

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As of August 2026, there are 10 operators available to choose from for flights from California to Düsseldorf.

How old do you have to be to fly from California to Düsseldorf?

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 Düsseldorf.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Düsseldorf?

The required travel and health documents for your Düsseldorf 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 Düsseldorf. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

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4:30 pm - 12:25 pmSFO San Francisco-DUS Duesseldorf Intl

34h 55m1 stop Lisbon Humberto Delgado

1:15 pm - 1:35 pmDUS Duesseldorf Intl-SFO San Francisco

33h 20m1 stop Lisbon Humberto Delgado

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Mon, Sep 21 - Mon, Sep 28

4:20 pm - 12:25 pmSFO San Francisco-DUS Duesseldorf Intl

35h 05m1 stop Lisbon Humberto Delgado

5:40 pm - 2:35 pmDUS Duesseldorf Intl-SFO San Francisco

29h 55m1 stop Lisbon Humberto Delgado

$752TAP AIR PORTUGAL

Tue, Sep 22 - Tue, Sep 29

6:00 pm - 9:25 amSAN San Diego-DUS Duesseldorf Intl

30h 25m1 stop London Heathrow

7:05 am - 4:10 pmDUS Duesseldorf Intl-SAN San Diego

18h 05m1 stop London Heathrow

$799British Airways

Sun, Dec 6 - Thu, Dec 10

5:25 pm - 9:40 pmSFO San Francisco-DUS Duesseldorf Intl

19h 15m1 stop London Heathrow

10:25 am - 6:45 pmDUS Duesseldorf Intl-SFO San Francisco

17h 20m1 stop London Heathrow

$808British Airways

Mon, Nov 2 - Fri, Nov 6

4:05 pm - 1:10 pmSMF Sacramento Intl-DUS Duesseldorf Intl

36h 05m2 stops Vancouver Intl Munich Franz Josef Strauss

6:20 am - 3:21 pmDUS Duesseldorf Intl-SMF Sacramento Intl

18h 01m2 stops Frankfurt am Main Vancouver Intl

$808Air Canada

Mon, Feb 1 - Fri, Feb 5

10:51 am - 1:10 pmSAN San Diego-DUS Duesseldorf Intl

17h 19m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Munich Franz Josef Strauss

2:25 pm - 12:29 amDUS Duesseldorf Intl-SAN San Diego

19h 04m2 stops Frankfurt am Main San Francisco

$810United Airlines

Sun, Dec 6 - Tue, Dec 8

10:51 am - 1:10 pmSAN San Diego-DUS Duesseldorf Intl

17h 19m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Munich Franz Josef Strauss

2:25 pm - 12:29 amDUS Duesseldorf Intl-SAN San Diego

19h 04m2 stops Frankfurt am Main San Francisco

$811United Airlines

Sun, Dec 6 - Tue, Dec 8

4:45 pm - 6:40 pmSFO San Francisco-DUS Duesseldorf Intl

16h 55m1 stop Kastrup Copenhagen

10:10 am - 3:50 pmDUS Duesseldorf Intl-SFO San Francisco

13h 40m1 stop Kastrup Copenhagen

$860Scandinavian Airlines

Thu, Oct 15 - Sat, Oct 31

4:45 pm - 2:40 pmSFO San Francisco-DUS Duesseldorf Intl

12h 55m1 stop Kastrup Copenhagen

6:30 pm - 3:50 pmDUS Duesseldorf Intl-SFO San Francisco

29h 20m2 stops Oslo Gardermoen Kastrup Copenhagen

$864Scandinavian Airlines

Thu, Oct 15 - Sat, Oct 31

5:50 pm - 4:00 pmLAS Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl-DUS Duesseldorf Intl

13h 10m1 stop Paris Charles de Gaulle

11:35 am - 8:48 pmDUS Duesseldorf Intl-LAS Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

18h 13m2 stops Paris Charles de Gaulle Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$923Air France

Mon, Sep 7 - Tue, Sep 15

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4:40 pm - 4:55 pmLAX Los Angeles-DUS Duesseldorf Intl

15h 15m1 stop Lisbon Humberto Delgado

5:45 pm - 1:30 pmDUS Duesseldorf Intl-LAX Los Angeles

28h 45m1 stop Lisbon Humberto Delgado

$981TAP AIR PORTUGAL

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7:35 pm - 6:20 pmLAX Los Angeles-DUS Duesseldorf Intl

13h 45m1 stop Zurich

9:50 am - 4:30 pmDUS Duesseldorf Intl-LAX Los Angeles

15h 40m1 stop Zurich

$985SWISS

Tue, Aug 11 - Tue, Aug 25

5:30 pm - 10:30 pmLAX Los Angeles-DUS Duesseldorf Intl

20h 00m2 stops Munich Franz Josef Strauss Venice Marco Polo

6:25 pm - 1:10 pmDUS Duesseldorf Intl-LAX Los Angeles

27h 45m2 stops Venice Marco Polo Frankfurt am Main

$989Multiple Airlines

Tue, Aug 11 - Tue, Aug 18

8:15 am - 8:25 pmLAX Los Angeles-DUS Duesseldorf Intl

27h 10m2 stops Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Milan Malpensa

6:45 am - 4:20 pmDUS Duesseldorf Intl-LAX Los Angeles

18h 35m2 stops Milan Linate Frankfurt am Main

$993Multiple Airlines

Wed, Aug 12 - Wed, Aug 26

7:35 pm - 6:20 pmLAX Los Angeles-DUS Duesseldorf Intl

13h 45m1 stop Zurich

7:55 pm - 4:30 pmDUS Duesseldorf Intl-LAX Los Angeles

29h 35m1 stop Zurich

$1,059SWISS

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3:05 pm - 2:35 pmLAX Los Angeles-DUS Duesseldorf Intl

14h 30m1 stop Frankfurt am Main

11:00 am - 8:18 pmDUS Duesseldorf Intl-LAX Los Angeles

18h 18m2 stops Frankfurt am Main Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

$1,064Lufthansa

Tue, Aug 11 - Tue, Aug 25

4:40 pm - 4:55 pmLAX Los Angeles-DUS Duesseldorf Intl

15h 15m1 stop Lisbon Humberto Delgado

5:20 pm - 2:35 pmDUS Duesseldorf Intl-LAX Los Angeles

54h 15m2 stops Munich Franz Josef Strauss Lisbon Humberto Delgado

$1,084TAP AIR PORTUGAL

Fri, Aug 14 - Wed, Sep 2

8:55 pm - 9:00 pmLAX Los Angeles-DUS Duesseldorf Intl

15h 05m1 stop London Heathrow

7:10 am - 2:55 pmDUS Duesseldorf Intl-LAX Los Angeles

16h 45m1 stop London Heathrow

$1,091British Airways

Wed, Aug 12 - Fri, Aug 28

8:55 pm - 9:00 pmLAX Los Angeles-DUS Duesseldorf Intl

15h 05m1 stop London Heathrow

6:25 pm - 3:00 pmDUS Duesseldorf Intl-LAX Los Angeles

29h 35m1 stop London Heathrow

$1,091British Airways

Wed, Aug 12 - Thu, Sep 3

2:26 pm - 4:30 pmLAX Los Angeles-DUS Duesseldorf Intl

17h 04m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Munich Franz Josef Strauss

6:40 pm - 1:10 pmDUS Duesseldorf Intl-LAX Los Angeles

27h 30m1 stop Frankfurt am Main

$1,523Lufthansa

Mon, Aug 10 - Tue, Aug 11

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Dec 6

SAN6:00 pmSan Diego

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6:00 pm-9:25 am

1 stop30h 25m

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Duesseldorf Intl

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2 stops18h 01m

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SAN San Diego - DUS Duesseldorf Intl

SANDUS

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10:51 am-1:10 pm

2 stops17h 19m

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2 stops19h 04m

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SANDUS

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Sat 10/31

10:10 am-3:50 pm

1 stop13h 40m

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4:45 pm-2:40 pm

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Sat 10/31

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LASDUS

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Düsseldorf?

The month of February is, on average, the cheapest month to fly to Düsseldorf from California, with most prices found around $624. If you aren’t able to travel to Düsseldorf during the month of February, then flying in January is also cheap. Prices for this month can be found on momondo for an average of $710.

How far in advance should I book a flight from California to Düsseldorf?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Düsseldorf from California when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Düsseldorf for around $927 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Düsseldorf from California for as low as $618 on momondo.

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As of August 2026, there are 10 operators available to choose from for flights from California to Düsseldorf.
How old do you have to be to fly from California to Düsseldorf?
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 Düsseldorf.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Düsseldorf?
The required travel and health documents for your Düsseldorf 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 Düsseldorf. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

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SWISS	PriceFrom $422	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.5 2,035 reviews	Search SWISS flights
British Airways	PriceFrom $521	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.7 8,152 reviews	Search British Airways flights
Lufthansa	PriceFrom $553	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.8 8,176 reviews	Search Lufthansa flights
Scandinavian Airlines	PriceFrom $578	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 1,935 reviews	Search Scandinavian Airlines flights
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Turkish Airlines	PriceFrom $734	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 4,480 reviews	Search Turkish Airlines flights

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