Cheap flights to Dresden from $715

Flying times to Dresden, Germany from the United States can be a relatively quick trip, by international standards, or a long haul taking you a full day, depending on where you depart from. You can get there as quickly as a half-day from major airports like New York or Chicago, but if you’re coming from cities like Seattle or Charlotte, requiring an additional connection, the trip can take you over twice that.

You’re going to have at least one layover to get to Dresden International Airport (DRS), Dresden, as there aren’t any nonstop flights from the US at this time. Some common connections will fly through Frankfurt, London, or Amsterdam. Many airlines fly to Dresden, including United, Delta, and Lufthansa. Lufthansa offers a lot of options from many US cities, including Los Angeles and Washington D.C., but the number of flights per day may be limited. If you can’t get directly to one of the major connecting cities in Europe, you’ll most likely be flying with more than one airline. With so many international flight destinations in Northern Europe, you should be able to find a good flight deal to Dresden if you do enough digging.

The best deal found on momondo in the last two weeks was a flight to Dresden from Krakow for $30. This is 85% cheaper than most flight deals to Dresden. To find the cheapest price to Dresden from your area, use momondo’s Airport-to-Airport Pricing Tool.

In general, January is the cheapest month to fly from United States to Dresden. Due to it being the ‘off-season’ during this time, you can expect flight prices to be around $765. If you don’t want to visit Dresden in January, then you should wait until October to fly from United States, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of $816.

When planning your flight to Dresden, it is important to be aware that some months are not as ideal as others. Specifically, the month of July could carry a higher chance of rain, as Dresden sees up to 5.1 inches or more. There are still things to do in Dresden even when it's raining, but be aware that rain is highly probable in the area. Those looking for a great museum with interesting exhibits should take time out of their trip to Dresden to go see Zwinger. Zwinger is particularly popular with tourists when the weather in Dresden is not ideal.

Those flying to Dresden could potentially find better pricing at Leipzig/Halle Airport (70 mi from Dresden city center) or Berlin Brandenburg Airport (91 mi from Dresden city center) depending on the month and departure airport.

Prices vary based on where travelers are departing from, but on average, the cheapest airport to fly to in Dresden is Leipzig/Halle Airport where the average price is $160. Users typically find the best prices when using momondo’s Airport-to-Airport Pricing Tool.

Prices for flights to Dresden Arpt Airport were last updated today.

The number of operators available for flights to Dresden Arpt Airport is 8 as of April 2024.

The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel 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.