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Flights from New York to Dresden
There are no direct flights from New York to Dresden. The fastest way is one stop via Munich or Frankfurt, about 10h 32m door to door (30 connections a week on current schedules).
No direct flights · 4 connection options From 10h 32m
New York to Dresden at a glance
Fastest journey10h 32mVia Munich, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Munich or Frankfurt
Best ways to fly from New York 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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NYC Munich (MUC) DRS
Leg 1: Lufthansa, United Airlines · Leg 2: Lufthansa
Sat21:00 NYC10:14 MUC2h 31m connection12:45 MUC13:32 DRSLufthansa
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NYC Frankfurt (FRA) DRS
Leg 1: Condor, Delta Air Lines, Lufthansa · Leg 2: Lufthansa
Tue22:15 NYC11:29 FRA5h 31m connection17:00 FRA17:48 DRSLufthansa
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NYC Zurich (ZRH) DRS
Leg 1: Delta Air Lines, SWISS · Leg 2: SWISS
Thu21:30 NYC10:56 ZRH6h 49m connection17:45 ZRH18:54 DRSDelta Air Lines + SWISS
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
- 6,478 km4,023 miles
- Journey time
- 10h 32mon current schedules
- Time difference
- +6hDresden vs New York
- Currency in Dresden
- EUR
- Airports
- EWR, JFK, LGA → DRS
Flights from New York to Dresden: questions answered
Are there direct flights from New York 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 New York to Dresden?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 10h 32m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 6,478 km.
Where do you change planes between New York and Dresden?
The best connecting points are Munich (MUC), Frankfurt (FRA), Zurich (ZRH) and Palma (PMI). Lufthansa flies both legs via Munich, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve New York and Dresden?
New York: Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR), John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and LaGuardia Airport (LGA). Dresden: Dresden Airport (DRS).
What is the time difference between New York and Dresden?
Dresden is 6 hours ahead of New York.





