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Cheapest round-trip
$766
Typical prices: $885-$1,360
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JFK - DRS • 1 stop
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$417
Typical prices: $520-$833
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Recent round-trip flight deals to Dresden

Wed, Nov 25 - Wed, Dec 2
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4:25 pm - 2:20 pmJFK  New York John F Kennedy Intl-DRS Dresden Arpt
15h 55m1 stop Zurich
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7:55 pm - 1:15 pmDRS  Dresden Arpt-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl
23h 20m1 stop Zurich
$766SWISS
Wed, Nov 25 - Wed, Dec 2
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9:00 pm - 2:20 pmJFK  New York John F Kennedy Intl-DRS Dresden Arpt
11h 20m1 stop Zurich
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7:55 pm - 2:40 pmDRS  Dresden Arpt-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl
24h 45m2 stops Zurich Geneva Geneve-Cointrin
$796SWISS
Sun, Jan 17 - Thu, Jan 21
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3:55 pm - 6:15 pmJFK  New York John F Kennedy Intl-DRS Dresden Arpt
20h 20m1 stop Frankfurt am Main
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9:25 am - 3:40 pmDRS  Dresden Arpt-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl
12h 15m1 stop Munich Franz Josef Strauss
$802United Airlines
Mon, Dec 7 - Wed, Dec 9
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8:20 am - 10:20 amPHX  Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl-DRS Dresden Arpt
18h 00m2 stops Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Frankfurt am Main
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6:10 am - 12:23 pmDRS  Dresden Arpt-PHX Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl
38h 13m2 stops Frankfurt am Main Vancouver Intl
$805Air Canada
Sun, Jan 17 - Thu, Jan 21
United Airlines Logo
9:00 pm - 10:20 amJFK  New York John F Kennedy Intl-DRS Dresden Arpt
31h 20m2 stops Zurich Frankfurt am Main
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9:25 am - 3:40 pmDRS  Dresden Arpt-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl
12h 15m1 stop Munich Franz Josef Strauss
$809United Airlines
Mon, Feb 1 - Thu, Feb 4
Air Canada Logo
12:10 pm - 10:20 amDFW  Dallas/Fort Worth-DRS Dresden Arpt
15h 10m2 stops Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Frankfurt am Main
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6:10 am - 9:30 pmDRS  Dresden Arpt-DFW Dallas/Fort Worth
22h 20m2 stops Frankfurt am Main Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl
$814Air Canada
Mon, Feb 1 - Thu, Feb 4
United Airlines Logo
12:10 pm - 10:20 amDFW  Dallas/Fort Worth-DRS Dresden Arpt
15h 10m2 stops Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Frankfurt am Main
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6:10 am - 9:30 pmDRS  Dresden Arpt-DFW Dallas/Fort Worth
22h 20m2 stops Frankfurt am Main Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl
$814United Airlines
Mon, Feb 1 - Thu, Feb 4
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7:00 am - 10:20 amDFW  Dallas/Fort Worth-DRS Dresden Arpt
20h 20m3 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Newark Frankfurt am Main
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6:10 am - 9:30 pmDRS  Dresden Arpt-DFW Dallas/Fort Worth
22h 20m2 stops Frankfurt am Main Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl
$815United Airlines
Wed, Nov 11 - Tue, Nov 17
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4:15 pm - 6:15 pmDFW  Dallas/Fort Worth-DRS Dresden Arpt
19h 00m1 stop Frankfurt am Main
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6:10 am - 2:25 pmDRS  Dresden Arpt-DFW Dallas/Fort Worth
15h 15m1 stop Frankfurt am Main
$858Lufthansa
Wed, Dec 2 - Sat, Dec 12
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10:55 pm - 7:45 pmIAD  Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-DRS Dresden Arpt
14h 50m1 stop Munich Franz Josef Strauss
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6:10 am - 3:55 pmDRS  Dresden Arpt-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
15h 45m1 stop Frankfurt am Main
$869Lufthansa
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Price, demand and travel trends for United States to Dresden flights

Use KAYAK data on prices, travel dates, airlines and seasonal trends to compare options and book flights from the United States to Dresden with more confidence.

What is the cheapest flight to Dresden?

New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Dresden is the cheapest route at $766 round-trip, found in the past 5 days on KAYAK. KAYAK data shows this is also the most popular route.

How much is a flight to Dresden?

A round-trip flight to Dresden costs $1,106 on average, based on data over the past 12 months on KAYAK. Round-trip fares from San Diego average $630, while Los Angeles runs a bit higher at $730.

What is the cheapest day to fly to Dresden?

Tuesday is the cheapest day to fly to Dresden at $1,021 round-trip on average over the past 12 months on KAYAK. Saturday is the most expensive at $1,227.

What is the cheapest month to fly to Dresden?

  • January is the cheapest month to fly to Dresden with an average price of $787 round-trip.
  • May ($1,360) and July ($1,296) are the most expensive.
  • Based on KAYAK data over the past 12 months.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly to Dresden?

Evening flights to Dresden are the cheapest at $1,015 round-trip on average. Afternoon flights are the most expensive at $1,235.

What is a good deal for flights to Dresden?

Flights under $885 are considered a good deal. 25% of KAYAK users found round-trip flights to Dresden at or below these prices, with the lowest fares from:

  • San Diego $598
  • Los Angeles $646
  • Detroit $652
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Expert advice for your flight to Dresden

 
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Jessica Macdonald

Jessica Macdonald

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Currently based in Scotland after living in South Africa and the United States, Jessica has been writing travel and aviation content for more than 10 years. She regularly contributes to Travel + Leisure and TripSavvy, and has had work published by Condé Nast Traveller and The Independent. She has traveled to more than 50 countries across six continents.

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Stefanie Waldek is a freelance space, travel, and design writer based in Saratoga Springs, NY. Her words have appeared in Space.com, Travel + Leisure, Condé Nast Traveler, Architectural Digest, and House Beautiful, among other publications. An expert in aviation and expedition cruising, Stefanie is frequently up in the air or on the sea, likely en route to Antarctica or the Arctic.

Key details for flights to Dresden

Low season

February

Cheapest flight

$417
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 27% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 8% increase in price.
Flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Dresden

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Your questions about flights to Dresden, answered

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  • Which lounges can I visit at Dresden Airport?

    Dresden Airport has different lounges that you can visit. A 24-hour operational complimentary lounge, Käppler Lounge, is close to the airport gates. If you are flying Lufthansa Airlines, the Lufthansa Business Lounge, in the main terminal past security control gate 12 available for First and Business class travelers flying the airline. If you are a business traveler flying into DRS, you can visit the VIP Airport Lounge offering a 20-person capacity limit in the General Aviation Terminal, payable at the door. You can also go to the Airport Lounge Dresden, located at Airside is accessible by paying a fixed rate valid for 3 hours at the door.

  • Does Dresden Airport offer family services?

    Yes. When flying into DRS with family, there are plenty of services and products that you can enjoy at the airport. If you have an infant, you can attend to the needs like breastfeeding and changing diapers at the baby care rooms located both airside and landside of arrivals and departures areas. If you need a baby stroller, you can get one at the oversize baggage counter or the check-in counter free of charge. You can also have your kids play various games at the Children’s Play Area airside in terminal B.

  • What business services does Dresden Airport offer?

    Business travelers can enjoy a couple of amenities at the airport. Conference rooms are available at the airport, strategically located to overlook the runway. If you require postal services, you can access the mailboxes at the main entrance and gate 14. You can also hold a meeting or conference in the VIP Airport Lounge, designated for business travelers and with services ideal for events and conferences.

  • What ground transportation can I use from Dresden Airport to the city center?

    There are various transit options from Dresden Airport. You can take the train to Dresden Airport Station on the lower ground floor. The S-Bahn line S2 links the two biggest railway stations in Dresden. The double-decker trains available at the station offer transit to the central station and Dresden Neustadt from the airport. You can also take Bus 77, providing transit to Infineon Factory with Tram 7 connections, or Bus 80, offering transit to significant parts of Dresden. Metered taxis are available near the airport’s terminal entrances and exits.

  • What is the difference between the most popular and the most frequent airline at Dresden?

    United Airlines operates the most flights from the United States to Dresden at 0 per week, while Lufthansa is the airline most often selected by KAYAK users searching for flights from the United States to Dresden. The two are often different because flight volume reflects an airline's schedule, while popularity reflects traveler choice.

  • How far is Dresden Arpt from downtown Dresden?

    Dresden Arpt is 5.7 mi from downtown Dresden.

  • Where can I fly from to get the cheapest fares to Dresden?

    Based on fares booked in the past 5 days, the cheapest flights to Dresden are from:
    • New York, from $766 round-trip
    • Phoenix, from $805 round-trip
    • Dallas, from $814 round-trip
    • Washington, D.C., from $869 round-trip

  • How do I know if a flight to Dresden is a good deal?

    A good deal on a flight to Dresden is around $885 round-trip. This fare is in the lowest 25% of round-trip prices searched on KAYAK, averaged across the cities most often searched as origins by KAYAK users.

Your guide to booking Dresden flights

From booking to airport arrival, find tips to help you plan your flight with more confidence.
  • For flights to Dresden, recent KAYAK data shows that stronger deals tend to land around $885 round-trip. If you see a fare below that threshold, it's a strong deal – book before the price climbs back up.
  • If you can choose when to go, time your trip to Dresden around January. Round-trip fares historically average $787 that month – typically the cheapest month to travel based on the last 12 months.
  • Before you book:

    • Check the route's typical price range so you can spot a deal.
    • Confirm baggage fees and seat-selection costs on budget carriers.
    • Verify whether you need any travel documents beyond ID.
    • Pick a departure airport, since your nearest may not be the cheapest origin.
  • Shift your departure to afternoon to save up to $220 per round-trip. Afternoon flights to Dresden average $1,015 compared to $1,235 for noon flights. See the time-of-day chart above for the full breakdown.
  • Once you arrive in Dresden, a few great places to start are Dresden Central Railway Station, Albertinum and Dresden City Centre. These are popular with first-time visitors and can give you a good feel for the area.
  • Dresden Airport (DRS) is the primary international airport serving Dresden and is about 5.59 miles from the city center. DRS has a single modern and spacious terminal handling flights to European destinations and conference services.
  • When landing at Dresden Airport, you can find a nearby hotel to book your accommodation. One of the ideal closest hotels to the airport is Dormero Hotel Dresden Airport, approximately 1.18 miles away.
  • If you need to charge your devices after a long flight, you can access the charging stations inside the Dresden Lounge Airside in the main terminal.
  • Long flights can be tiring, and a massage could come in handy once you arrive at DRS. Dresden airport has massage chairs available in the Quiet Zone located airside in the Departures Area.
  • If you want to use a rental car to move across Dresden, you can access the Avis, Budget, Enterprise, Europcar, Hertz, Interrent, or Sixt rental agencies in the Arrivals Hall for rental services.

Reviews of the top airlines flying to Dresden

 
Need help choosing which airline to fly with to Dresden? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
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United AirlinesOverall score based on 10151 reviews
7.7Boarding
7.1Entertainment
8.1Crew
6.7Food
7.3Comfort
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With discover in general was very good but from Munich yo Palermo was poor

10.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Aug 2026
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With discover in general was very good but from Munich yo Palermo was poor

Staff and flight attendants were very polite. Flight was smooth. My seat on the plane was a bit broken so it would not stay in upright position but it was fine for the most part.

Agents at gate were not immediately available to solve problems and once they did they didn’t fix all the fight connections

We used Kayak to reserve our tickets and specifically checked the luggage option which was a more expensive option. When we arrived at the terminal we had to pay an extra $90 per suitcase for the three passengers. This has been a pattern for the past 3 years. Why charge for a more expensive luggage option, and the ticket price not include luggage?

Flight cancelled instead of leaving Friday am now, maybe, leaving Sunday

one of the flight attendants on the Dallas to frankfurt leg was somewhat rude..

United has maintenance issues and can then never recover. No operations ability and simple issues always turn into multiple hours long cascading delays. Worst airline on earth.

Check in was chaotic with only one counter for business class and first class. The luggage conveyor belt at JFK airport was broken so the flight departure was delayed which made the flight stressful as I had a tight connection. Although the captain said they could make up the delay, they didn’t do so.

Our flight was canceled same day and we were never informed. Had to pay more and worse seating on another airline.

Excellent! I got to Munich and was transferred to my Lufthansa flight quickly, in 15 to 20 minutes, so I did not miss my flight. However, I had checked my overhead bag at the boarding gate in Tampa. That got to Tunis the next day. That is to be expected.

It is ridiculous that Lufthansa weighs your carry-on bags. It's also ridiculous how strict they are about the 50 pound rule when you're flying overseas for nearly 3 weeks. The reality is, that if you book a business or first class ticket you get a $70 luggage allowance. It's bullshit that it's not about safety. It's not about regulation. It's about money. And that pisses me off. Furthermore, under price, which I assume was the travel consolidator for my ticket sold me some bullshit ticket that did not include to check luggage. What a bunch of nonsense. That's a scam. There shouldn't even be a ticket offered to Europe without checked luggage. I don't know how most people are, but now I'm gonna be very skeptical about using KAYAK again and flying Lufthansa. I think maybe it's best I just booked with the airline directly.

The crew could deploy more customer focus and not frown when asked a question. I’m speaking of one lady in particular who raised a hand in my face for me to wait whe I tried to ask a question and never came back to me. Very unprofessional and rude.

They set someone on our assigned seats and we ended up finding seats for ourselves to ensure the family sits together.

Very efficient and excellent service. Nice amenities and beautiful plane. Elevated meals. Boarding could have been more organized. We missed our connecting flight due to EU entry but Lufthansa was extremely quick to rebook us.

Aircraft had fairly roomy seats on economy. Food was good (beef dinner).

Broken seat did not recline fully, broken footrest, no air vents, no electricity for charging devices, outlets for headphones or isb did not work. Rude crew. Horrible experience. Would never fly Lufthansa again

The Discover flight from TPA to FRA was exceptionally unprofessional and incompetent in organization. First the entertainment system was completely nonfunctional for the entire plane and no competent IT support to fix. Than they could not serve any coffee or tea because they ran out of water - reflecting the exceptionally incompetent management at Discovery and most embarrassing for Lufthansa and a German airline, more like a third world country. The food was mediocre at best and minimalistic for Discover, particularly with the much higher standards at Lufthansa.

Lufthansa's Miami International counter folks are very strict on carry-on weight. Can't be greater than 8 kg otherwise they force you to check it for a fee. Bags came out at baggage claim as soon as we arrived to that location (it is a far walk from arrival gate to bag pickup). We do travel with Lufthansa domestically and enjoy every trip.

It started well but flight was cancelled and they created a nightmare rebooking. It is two days later and we still haven’t reached our destination. I am in Amsterdam waiting on transfer desk to open (later than other airlines) to hopefully get a boarding pass. Once that problem is solved we will just pray this flight isn’t cancelled too.

What could have been better was holding the flight when our ORD to FRA flight was a bit late. We sat at FRA for 7 hours. It takes time to go through passport control and to get to a gate at that very large airport. We went as fast possible to our gate but were too late. Cityline is a good provider other wise.

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