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$1,891+ Cheap flights to Essen

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— DUS
27 Feb — 6 Mar1
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 28 January 2026.

Tue 2/610:10
AKL
-
DUS
2 stops37h 40m
Turkish Airlines
Sat 6/614:55
DUS
-
AKL
2 stops55h 30m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 25/1$1,891
Tue 2/608:20
AKL
-
DUS
3 stops35h 00m
British Airways
Sat 6/607:10
DUS
-
AKL
3 stops44h 55m
British Airways
Deal found 25/1$1,942
Mon 31/808:20
AKL
-
DUS
3 stops35h 35m
British Airways
Wed 9/910:40
DUS
-
AKL
3 stops45h 20m
British Airways
Deal found 26/1$2,064
Mon 31/823:55
AKL
-
DUS
2 stops43h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 9/918:45
DUS
-
AKL
3 stops33h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 26/1$2,116

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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 134,765 searches and data was last updated on 28 January 2026.

Return from

$1,891

One-way from

$4,858

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$3,319
Turkish Airlines
  • Turkish Airlines
  • 2/6-6/6
  • 4 total stops
  • 93h 10m total
  • Auckland to Düsseldorf
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23/2
  • 23/2
  • 3 total stops
  • 44h 05m total
  • Auckland to Essen
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price ($269 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($61 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for return flights in January 2026
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Route

Departure

Return

Price

AucklandDüsseldorf

AKL - DUS

AKLDUS

Auckland Intl

Tue 2/6

10:10-13:50

2 stops37h 40m

Duesseldorf Intl

Sat 6/6

14:55-08:25

2 stops55h 30m

$1,891

AucklandDüsseldorf

AKL - DUS

AKLDUS

Auckland Intl

Tue 2/6

08:20-09:20

3 stops35h 00m

Duesseldorf Intl

Sat 6/6

07:10-14:05

3 stops44h 55m

$1,942

AucklandDüsseldorf

AKL - DUS

AKLDUS

Auckland Intl

Thu 12/2

13:15-09:30

3 stops32h 15m

Duesseldorf Intl

Mon 16/2

12:55-18:15

3 stops41h 20m

$2,274

AucklandDüsseldorf

AKL - DUS

AKLDUS

Auckland Intl

Thu 12/2

13:15-09:30

3 stops32h 15m

Duesseldorf Intl

Mon 16/2

15:55-14:50

3 stops34h 55m

$2,441

AucklandDüsseldorf

AKL - DUS

AKLDUS

Auckland Intl

Wed 1/4

14:25-13:30

2 stops34h 05m

Duesseldorf Intl

Wed 13/5

10:40-14:05

3 stops41h 25m

$2,450

AucklandDüsseldorf

AKL - DUS

AKLDUS

Auckland Intl

Mon 23/2

01:40-09:45

3 stops44h 05m

$4,858

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Deals found on 28/1

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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 Auckland to Essen takes 32 hours 15 minutes. Flights to Essen from other popular cities in New Zealand 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 Auckland to Essen are Emirates and British Airways.

Emirates
Emirates
From $2,432
British Airways
British Airways
From $1,770

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Essen?

The cheapest airlines flying from Auckland to Essen are British Airways and Emirates.

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 28 January 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with Emirates and British Airways to Germany have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,488 reviews
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Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Namakajjo,Dec 2025

EBB - DXB

Emirates airlines is always good, and I'll always board and travel with Emirates. Everything is going well
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,488 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,488 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Namakajjo,Dec 2025

EBB - DXB

Emirates airlines is always good, and I'll always board and travel with Emirates. Everything is going well
British Airways
6.7
Okay
7,704 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,488 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Namakajjo,Dec 2025

EBB - DXB

Emirates airlines is always good, and I'll always board and travel with Emirates. Everything is going well

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, British Airways is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Essen.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Essen depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Essen, Auckland Intl offers the quickest one-way flight (32 hours 15 minutes).

  • Does Duesseldorf Intl have rental cars?

    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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