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Flights from Dresden to Philadelphia

There are no direct flights from Dresden to Philadelphia. The fastest way is one stop via Frankfurt or Zurich, about 11h 30m door to door (9 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 2 connection options From 11h 30m
DRSPHLFRA

Dresden to Philadelphia at a glance

Fastest journey11h 30mVia Frankfurt, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Frankfurt or Zurich

Best ways to fly from Dresden to Philadelphia

Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.

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DRS Frankfurt (FRA) PHL
Leg 1: Lufthansa · Leg 2: Discover Airlines
Wed10:45 DRS11:37 FRA2h 08m connection13:45 FRA16:15 PHLLufthansa + Discover Airlines
9 connections a weekSelf-transfer likely Fastest 11h 30m
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DRS Zurich (ZRH) PHL
Leg 1: SWISS · Leg 2: American Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~12h 17m
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Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.

Good to know

Distance
6,608 km4,104 miles
Journey time
11h 30mon current schedules
Time difference
-6hPhiladelphia vs Dresden
Currency in Philadelphia
USD
Airports
DRS → PHL, TTN

Flights from Dresden to Philadelphia: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Dresden to Philadelphia?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Frankfurt and Zurich. Most connections mean separate tickets, so leave plenty of time to collect bags and check in again.
How long is the flight from Dresden to Philadelphia?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 11h 30m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 6,608 km.
Where do you change planes between Dresden and Philadelphia?
The best connecting points are Frankfurt (FRA) and Zurich (ZRH). Compare one-ticket itineraries with self-transfer options in the search.
Which airports serve Dresden and Philadelphia?
Dresden: Dresden Airport (DRS). Philadelphia: Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) and Trenton Mercer Airport (TTN).
What is the time difference between Dresden and Philadelphia?
Philadelphia is 6 hours behind Dresden.

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