Find Cheap Flights from Zürich to Dresden (ZRH - DRS)

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Useful information for finding cheap flights from Zürich to Dresden and booking your next trip

Cheapest round-trip flights	$317	Lufthansa, SWISS 1 stop 12 hr Thu, Jun 25 — Mon, Jun 29	The cheapest round-trip flight from Zürich to Dresden is currently $317
Cheapest one-way flight	$165	Eurowings 1 stop 5 hr Wed, Jul 8	The cheapest one-way flight from Zürich to Dresden is currently $165
Cheapest nonstop flights	$355	SWISS Nonstop 2 hr Thu, Jul 23 — Sun, Jul 26	The cheapest nonstop round-trip flight from Zürich to Dresden is currently $355
Last-minute weekend getaway	$381	Eurowings 1 stop 5 hr Fri, May 8 — Mon, May 11	The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Zürich to Dresden is currently $381
Cheapest business class flights	$649	SWISS Nonstop 2 hr Thu, Jul 23 — Sun, Jul 26	The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Zürich to Dresden is currently $649

Fastest flight	1 hr 15 min	The fastest nonstop flight from Zürich to Dresden takes 1 hr 15 min
Nonstop flights	Some days	There are direct flights on this route 6 days a week: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun.

When is the cheapest time to fly?

The cheapest month to fly from Zürich to Dresden is typically January. The most expensive month to fly is typically May.

January Cheapest	Typical prices: $260–415
May Most expensive	Typical prices: $365–530

Popular airlines from Zürich to Dresden

SWISS

Nonstop

from $355

Typical price: $330–550

6 weekly nonstop flights

ZRH - DRS Every Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun
Lufthansa

from $352

Typical price: $330–510

136 weekly connecting flights

ZRH - DRS Every day
Eurowings

from $381

Typical price: $530–790

21 weekly connecting flights

ZRH - DRS Every day
SunExpress

from $550

Typical price: $540–940

18 weekly connecting flights

ZRH - DRS Every day

Popular airports near Zürich

Zurich Airport (ZRH)

Zürich Switzerland 15 min 6 mi
EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg (BSL)

Basel Switzerland 1 hr 8 min 49 mi
EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg (MLH)

Mulhouse France 1 hr 8 min 49 mi
Geneva Airport (GVA)

Geneva Switzerland 3 hr 1 min 139 mi

Popular airports near Dresden

Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)

Berlin Germany 1 hr 54 min 91 mi
Dresden Airport (DRS)

Dresden Germany 21 min 6 mi
Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG)

Prague Czechia 1 hr 53 min 69 mi
Wroclaw Nicolaus Copernicus (WRO)

Wrocław Poland 2 hr 55 min 136 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from Zürich to Dresden

The cheapest flights from Zürich to Dresden are usually in January. Typical ticket prices in January range from $260 to $415.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Zürich to Dresden recently found on Google Flights was with Lufthansa, SWISS from $317. The cheapest one-way flight was with Eurowings from $165.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest SWISS flight from Zürich to Dresden is $355, flying from Jul 23 to Jul 26.
The cheapest Lufthansa flight from Zürich to Dresden is $352, flying from Jun 18 to Jun 21.
The cheapest Eurowings flight from Zürich to Dresden is $381, flying from Jun 18 to Jun 22.
The cheapest SunExpress flight from Zürich to Dresden is $550, flying from Jun 20 to Jun 22.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Zürich to Dresden starts at $317 from Thu, Jun 25 to Mon, Jun 29. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $165 and departs on Wed, Jul 8.

1 hr 15 min is the shortest flight time from Zürich to Dresden.

Many travelers visit during the warm summer (Jun–Aug), the mild months of spring (Apr–May) and fall (Sep–Oct). Weather Nov–Mar is typically cold and overcast. During the Stollen Festival (Dec), an enormous version of a traditional Christmas fruit cake is paraded through town.

It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Zürich to Dresden.
Just click the Departure label near the top of the page to open the calendar. Choose a start date and a return date to see how the round-trip fare changes on those specific days.
Adjust the trip type to see one-way fares. The cheapest available flights are highlighted and easy to spot. Once you settle on dates, click the Search button to see flight options and book the deal.

You can also turn on price tracking to get alerts if the price changes for a route or flight.

What counts as the best airline for your flights from Zürich to Dresden really depends on your individual needs. You may have a favorite carrier or a loyalty program you like, but price, convenience, and airports served also come into play. Flexibility and booking terms – Can you change flights if you want to stay longer or get a refund if you have to postpone your trip? – are also factors that help determine which airline is best to fly from Zürich to Dresden.

In terms of nonstop flights, SWISS is the most popular. SWISS offers 6 nonstop flights per week. SWISS flies from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Dresden Airport (DRS) .

In terms of flights, Lufthansa is the most popular. Lufthansa offers 136 connecting flights per week. Lufthansa flies from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Dresden Airport (DRS) .

Other popular airlines flying from Zürich to Dresden are:

Eurowings offers 21 connecting flights per week. Eurowings flies from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Dresden Airport (DRS) .
SunExpress offers 18 connecting flights per week. SunExpress flies from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Dresden Airport (DRS) .

The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between Zürich and Dresden.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Zürich to Dresden recently found on Google Flights was with Lufthansa, SWISS from $317. The cheapest one-way flight was with Eurowings from $165.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest SWISS flight from Zürich to Dresden is $355, flying from Jul 23 to Jul 26.
The cheapest Lufthansa flight from Zürich to Dresden is $352, flying from Jun 18 to Jun 21.
The cheapest Eurowings flight from Zürich to Dresden is $381, flying from Jun 18 to Jun 22.
The cheapest SunExpress flight from Zürich to Dresden is $550, flying from Jun 20 to Jun 22.

SWISS flies direct from Zürich to Dresden.

There are 6 SWISS direct flights from Zürich to Dresden per week. Flights are available on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Zürich and Dresden at price $381 is offered by Eurowings from Fri, May 8 to Mon, May 11.

SWISS flies direct from Zürich to Dresden.

There are 6 SWISS direct flights from Zürich to Dresden per week. Flights are available on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

Direct flights from Zürich to Dresden are only available on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday.

The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Zürich and Dresden start at $355 from Thu, Jul 23 to Sun, Jul 26 with SWISS.

It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Zürich to Dresden, just select the nonstop flights only option in the 'Stops’ filter in the search form and view all available direct flights and their prices.

The cheapest business class round-trip flights between Zürich and Dresden start at $649 from Thu, Jul 23 to Sun, Jul 26 with SWISS.

The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Zürich and Dresden start at $317 from Thu, Jun 25 to Mon, Jun 29.

To book business class trips from Zürich to Dresden, look for the default Economy selection at the top, and change it to your desired cabin class such as Premium Economy, Business Class, or First Class. You can then select your departure and arrival dates, consider available options, and book your business travel.

You can also adjust the trip type to view one-way fares.

The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between Zürich and Dresden starts at $381 from Fri, May 8 to Mon, May 11 with Eurowings.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Zürich and Dresden at price $381 is offered by Eurowings from Fri, May 8 to Mon, May 11.

To find last-minute flight deals from Zürich to Dresden, start by entering the city names, select the desired departure and return dates, and hit the Search button to view flight options.

You can check for last-minute flights for the same day or adjust the trip type to see one-way fares.