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Flights from Los Angeles to Dresden
There are no direct flights from Los Angeles to Dresden. The fastest way is one stop via Munich or Frankfurt, about 12h 47m door to door (27 connections a week on current schedules).
No direct flights · 3 connection options From 12h 47m
Los Angeles to Dresden at a glance
Fastest journey12h 47mVia Munich, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Munich or Frankfurt
Best ways to fly from Los Angeles to Dresden
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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LAX Munich (MUC) DRS
Leg 1: Lufthansa · Leg 2: Lufthansa
Tue17:45 LAX13:32 MUC1h 13m connection14:45 MUC15:32 DRSLufthansa
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LAX Frankfurt (FRA) DRS
Leg 1: Condor, Lufthansa · Leg 2: Lufthansa
Mon19:00 LAX14:20 FRA2h 55m connection17:15 FRA18:03 DRSLufthansa
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LAX Zurich (ZRH) DRS
Leg 1: SWISS · Leg 2: SWISS
Thu19:45 LAX15:17 ZRH2h 28m connection17:45 ZRH18:54 DRSSWISS
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
- 9,452 km5,870 miles
- Journey time
- 12h 47mon current schedules
- Time difference
- +9hDresden vs Los Angeles
- Currency in Dresden
- EUR
- Airports
- LAX, SNA, BUR → DRS
Flights from Los Angeles to Dresden: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Los Angeles to Dresden?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Munich, Frankfurt and Zurich. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from Los Angeles to Dresden?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 12h 47m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 9,452 km.
Where do you change planes between Los Angeles and Dresden?
The best connecting points are Munich (MUC), Frankfurt (FRA) and Zurich (ZRH). Lufthansa flies both legs via Munich, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Los Angeles and Dresden?
Los Angeles: Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), John Wayne Orange County International Airport (SNA) and Hollywood Burbank/Bob Hope Airport (BUR). Dresden: Dresden Airport (DRS).
What is the time difference between Los Angeles and Dresden?
Dresden is 9 hours ahead of Los Angeles.





