How many flights from Dresden to Zürich are non-stop?

In the trailing 90 days, approximately 5.4% of flights from Dresden to Zürich were non-stop. The majority of flights on this route typically involve at least one stopover. For flights with connections, the median number of stopovers was 2. Travelers prioritizing direct routes should be aware of the limited availability of non-stop options.

What's the flight time from Dresden to Zürich?

The typical direct flight time from Dresden to Zürich is 1 hour and 15 minutes, covering a distance of 556 kilometers. For flights with one stop, the median travel time extends to 4 hours and 5 minutes. This difference highlights the impact of connections on overall journey duration. Travelers should consider these durations when planning their trip.

Should I set a price alert for Dresden to Zürich flights?

Based on historical data from the trailing 30 days, deals for flights from Dresden to Zürich are considered frequent. This suggests that prices on this route tend to fluctuate, and opportunities for savings may arise regularly. Setting a price alert could be beneficial for travelers looking to secure a favorable fare. This allows you to monitor price changes and potentially book when a good deal becomes available.

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Dresden to Zürich: Overview

Insights for flights from Dresden to Zürich

For cheap flights from Dresden to Zürich, fares typically range from $302–$649, with a median of $416. Right now, current fares are above the typical level, indicating that prices are higher than usual for this route. Currently, 0% of recent fares are classified as a good price, suggesting that finding a low fare may require some flexibility or waiting for better opportunities.

When considering the cheapest time to fly from Dresden to Zürich, the data indicates that November is typically the most affordable month, with a median fare of $218. February follows closely with a median fare of $219, and March also offers competitive pricing at a median of $227. Planning your trip during these months could lead to significant savings.

A typical journey from Dresden to Zürich takes about 10h 40m, including connections. This duration reflects that most itineraries connect at least once. Only 5.4% of recent fares are for direct flights from Dresden to Zürich, with the majority of connecting itineraries typically involving 2 stopovers. This means you should expect a longer travel day when flying between these two cities.

The route from Dresden to Zürich covers a distance of 556 kilometers, which is considered a short-haul flight. Despite the relatively short distance, the prevalence of connecting flights contributes to the longer overall journey times. New deals for this route appear almost daily, so setting up a price alert could be beneficial for tracking fare changes.

How much is a round trip from Dresden to Zürich

Regular price: €95 - €261

Prices for flights from Dresden to Zürich are currently within the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Dresden to Zürich is between 95 EUR and 261 EUR. The current lowest deal is 153 EUR with Swiss International Air Lines, for travel from Nov 15-Nov 23.

now 153 €

Low 95 €

High 261 €

The cheapest time to fly from Dresden to Zürich

The cheapest month to fly from DRS to ZRH is November, with a median price of $218. The most expensive month is September, with a median price of $468. Prices are generally lower from January to December.

November

Cheapest

Flights from 218 €

September

Most Expensive

Flights from 468 €

Jan

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Mar

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Jul

Aug

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Oct

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Dec

Direct flights from Dresden to Zürich

Swiss International Air Lines

Last-minute flights going from Dresden to Zürich

Thu, Sep 3

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DRS - Zürich

Dresden (DRS) - Zürich (ZRH)

Sundair

302 €

244 €

One-way

Thu, Sep 3

⌛ Last-Minute

DRS - Zürich

Dresden (DRS) - Zürich (ZRH)

Sundair

366 €

257 €

One-way

Thu, Sep 3

⌛ Last-Minute

DRS - Zürich

Dresden (DRS) - Zürich (ZRH)

Sundair

363 €

276 €

One-way

Thu, Sep 3

⌛ Last-Minute

DRS - Zürich

Dresden (DRS) - Zürich (ZRH)

Sundair

369 €

297 €

One-way

Fri, Sep 4

⌛ Last-Minute

DRS - Zürich

Dresden (DRS) - Zürich (ZRH)

Lufthansa

364 €

246 €

One-way

Fri, Sep 4

⌛ Last-Minute

DRS - Zürich

Dresden (DRS) - Zürich (ZRH)

Lufthansa

278 €

249 €

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Dresden to Zürich

2 nights

Sep 4 - Sep 6

363 € → 245 €

33%

3 nights

Sep 4 - Sep 7

361 € → 250 €

31%

4 nights

Sep 4 - Sep 8

359 € → 250 €

30%

2 nights

Sep 2 - Sep 4

363 € → 286 €

21%

Popular Airports to fly from Dresden to Zürich

Dresden - Zürich route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level.

Recent fares from Dresden to Zürich are above the typical level of $416.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in November for the lowest prices.

Historically, November and February offer the lowest median prices at $218 and $219.

⏱️ Flight duration

Connecting flights average 10h 40m.

The median flight duration for this route is 10 hours and 40 minutes with 2 stopovers.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant on this route.

Only 5.4% of recent flights are direct, making connecting flights more common.

🏆 Airline highlight

Swiss International Air Lines offers direct flights.

Swiss International Air Lines is a direct option for flights from Dresden to Zürich.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent for this route.

Historically, deals for flights from Dresden to Zürich are frequent, appearing within 30 days.

Dresden main airports to depart from

Dresden (DRS)

Cheapest

Dresden Airport is a convenient option for flights from Dresden to Zürich.

📍 ~10 km from city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~€154

Zürich main airports to arrive at

Zürich Airport (ZRH)

Cheapest

Zürich Airport is a convenient arrival choice for flights from Dresden to Zürich.

📍 ~10 km from city center (reachable by car, train, and bus)

💸 Flights from ~€154

Airports nearby Zürich used as alternative

EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg (BSL)

Cheapest

Consider this airport for its proximity to Zurich and frequent European flight options, despite being shared with France and Germany.

📍 ~70 km from destination city (reachable by rail and road)

💸 Flights from ~€155

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Dec 16

Zürich, Switzerland

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$578

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Zürich, Switzerland

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$793

$580

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Zürich, Switzerland

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$787

$609

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Zürich, Switzerland

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$789

$609

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Sep 11

Zürich, Switzerland

50% AI deal score

$823

$759

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Oct 16

Zürich, Switzerland

49% AI deal score

$798

$759

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Dec 10

Zürich, Switzerland

49% AI deal score

$809

$759

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Oct 29

Zürich, Switzerland

49% AI deal score

$804

$759

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Oct 23

Zürich, Switzerland

48% AI deal score

$780

$759

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Dec 03

Zürich, Switzerland

48% AI deal score

$773

$759

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Business Class

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Dec 10

Zürich, Switzerland

48% AI deal score

$784

$759

Save $25

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Business Class

From DRS

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Sep 16

Zürich, Switzerland

48% AI deal score

$836

$820

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Zürich

Historically, the best prices for flights from Dresden to Zürich are found when booking between 14 and 27 days in advance. During this period, the average price was around $352. Booking 7-13 days out saw average prices of $363, while flights booked 0-6 days before departure averaged $374. Prices tend to be significantly higher for bookings made further in advance, with flights booked 28-59 days out averaging $715 and those booked 60+ days out averaging $639.

Across the trailing quarter, a good deal for a flight from Dresden to Zürich was considered to be $302 or less. The median price for this route was $416. Prices typically ranged up to $649 for the higher end of fares. Travelers aiming for the best value should target fares at or below the $302 threshold.

Historically, the cheapest months to fly from Dresden to Zürich include November, with a median price of $218, and February, with a median price of $219. March also offered competitive prices, with a median of $227. These prices are considerably lower than the annual median price of $416 for this route. Travelers looking for more affordable options should consider these months.

Dresden to Zürich: Overview

Insights for flights from Dresden to Zürich

How much is a round trip from Dresden to Zürich

Regular price: €95 - €261

Prices for flights from Dresden to Zürich are currently within the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Dresden to Zürich is between 95 EUR and 261 EUR. The current lowest deal is 153 EUR with Swiss International Air Lines, for travel from Nov 15-Nov 23.

now 153 €

Low 95 €

High 261 €

The cheapest time to fly from Dresden to Zürich

November

Cheapest

Flights from 218 €

September

Most Expensive

Flights from 468 €

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Dresden to Zürich

Swiss International Air Lines

Last-minute flights going from Dresden to Zürich

Thu, Sep 3

⌛ Last-Minute

DRS - Zürich

Dresden (DRS) - Zürich (ZRH)

Sundair

302 €

244 €

One-way

Thu, Sep 3

⌛ Last-Minute

DRS - Zürich

Dresden (DRS) - Zürich (ZRH)

Sundair

366 €

257 €

One-way

Thu, Sep 3

⌛ Last-Minute

DRS - Zürich

Dresden (DRS) - Zürich (ZRH)

Sundair

363 €

276 €

One-way

Thu, Sep 3

⌛ Last-Minute

DRS - Zürich

Dresden (DRS) - Zürich (ZRH)

Sundair

369 €

297 €

One-way

Fri, Sep 4

⌛ Last-Minute

DRS - Zürich

Dresden (DRS) - Zürich (ZRH)

Lufthansa

364 €

246 €

One-way

Fri, Sep 4

⌛ Last-Minute

DRS - Zürich

Dresden (DRS) - Zürich (ZRH)

Lufthansa

278 €

249 €

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Dresden to Zürich

2 nights

Sep 4 - Sep 6

363 € → 245 €

33%

3 nights

Sep 4 - Sep 7

361 € → 250 €

31%

4 nights

Sep 4 - Sep 8

359 € → 250 €

30%

2 nights

Sep 2 - Sep 4

363 € → 286 €

21%

Popular Airports to fly from Dresden to Zürich

Dresden - Zürich route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level.

Recent fares from Dresden to Zürich are above the typical level of $416.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in November for the lowest prices.

Historically, November and February offer the lowest median prices at $218 and $219.

⏱️ Flight duration

Connecting flights average 10h 40m.

The median flight duration for this route is 10 hours and 40 minutes with 2 stopovers.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant on this route.

Only 5.4% of recent flights are direct, making connecting flights more common.

🏆 Airline highlight

Swiss International Air Lines offers direct flights.

Swiss International Air Lines is a direct option for flights from Dresden to Zürich.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent for this route.

Historically, deals for flights from Dresden to Zürich are frequent, appearing within 30 days.

Dresden main airports to depart from

Dresden (DRS)

Cheapest

Dresden Airport is a convenient option for flights from Dresden to Zürich.

📍 ~10 km from city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~€154

Zürich main airports to arrive at

Zürich Airport (ZRH)

Cheapest

Zürich Airport is a convenient arrival choice for flights from Dresden to Zürich.

📍 ~10 km from city center (reachable by car, train, and bus)

💸 Flights from ~€154

Airports nearby Zürich used as alternative

EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg (BSL)

Cheapest

Consider this airport for its proximity to Zurich and frequent European flight options, despite being shared with France and Germany.

Zürich, Switzerland

48% AI deal score

$836

$820

Save $16

Swiss International Air Lines

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Zürich

Cheap Flights from Dresden to Zürich

Today’s best flight deals from Dresden to Zürich

Dresden to Zürich: Overview

Insights for flights from Dresden to Zürich

How much is a round trip from Dresden to Zürich

The cheapest time to fly from Dresden to Zürich

Direct flights from Dresden to Zürich

Last-minute flights going from Dresden to Zürich

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Dresden to Zürich

Popular Airports to fly from Dresden to Zürich

Dresden - Zürich route insights

Recent fares are above the typical level.

Fly in November for the lowest prices.

Connecting flights average 10h 40m.

Connecting flights are dominant on this route.

Swiss International Air Lines offers direct flights.

Deals are frequent for this route.

Dresden main airports to depart from

Zürich main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Zürich used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Zürich

Best Elite deals to Zürich

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Zürich

How far in advance should I book a flight from Dresden to Zürich?

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

Which months have the cheapest flights from Dresden to Zürich?

How many flights from Dresden to Zürich are non-stop?

What's the flight time from Dresden to Zürich?

Should I set a price alert for Dresden to Zürich flights?

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How much is a round trip from Dresden to Zürich

The cheapest time to fly from Dresden to Zürich

Direct flights from Dresden to Zürich

Last-minute flights going from Dresden to Zürich

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Dresden to Zürich

Popular Airports to fly from Dresden to Zürich

Dresden - Zürich route insights

Recent fares are above the typical level.

Fly in November for the lowest prices.

Connecting flights average 10h 40m.

Connecting flights are dominant on this route.

Swiss International Air Lines offers direct flights.

Deals are frequent for this route.

Dresden main airports to depart from

Zürich main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Zürich used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Zürich

Best Elite deals to Zürich

Dec 16

Dec 14

Dec 13

Dec 11

Sep 11

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Dec 10

Oct 29

Oct 23

Dec 03

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Zürich

How far in advance should I book a flight from Dresden to Zürich?

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

Which months have the cheapest flights from Dresden to Zürich?