Flying from New York to Dusseldorf: what you need to know
When searching for a flight from New York to Dusseldorf, there's a nice selection of airports to depart from. John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK), Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) and LaGuardia Airport (LGA) are some of New York's main terminals.
When planning your arrival in Dusseldorf, Dusseldorf International Airport (DUS) and Weeze Airport (NRN) are the chief entry points.
Around 7 hours 55 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct New York to Dusseldorf flight.
The timezone in Dusseldorf is UTC+1, which is five hours ahead of New York.
To ensure you make your New York to Dusseldorf flight, leave plenty of time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule to follow.
Popular months like July or vacation periods such as spring break and Christmas will mean bigger queues at check-in and security. Be on the safe side and get to the terminal even earlier. Arriving two hours before a domestic flight and four hours ahead of international departures is wise.
How to find the cheapest flights from New York to Dusseldorf
To score cheap New York to Dusseldorf flights, book your journey six months ahead of your planned departure.
September is the best month for scoring a fantastic deal on a plane ticket from New York to Dusseldorf. If you're looking to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices for each month.
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Flying from New York
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
You can get a direct flight from New York to Dusseldorf taking off from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK). Begin your trip at JFK and land at Dusseldorf International Airport (DUS).
Condor is a popular carrier that offers direct New York to Dusseldorf plane tickets from JFK.
A stopover is the perfect opportunity to break up your journey — and perhaps even tour another city. When browsing New York to Dusseldorf flights leaving from John F. Kennedy International Airport, uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can stop along the way. Some popular options include:
Manchester Airport (MAN)
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Located around 19 kilometres from the centre of New York, JFK can be reached in about 50 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey by public transport will take roughly 1 hour 20 minutes.
Want a convenient hotel close to John F. Kennedy International Airport? If you've booked an early flight from New York to Dusseldorf, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:
74.1% of flights that take off from John F. Kennedy International Airport make it to their destination on time.
JFK's address is JFK Airport.
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
Visit friends or family or just take some time to unwind with a stopover. If you'd like to break up your New York to Dusseldorf flight, check out these options when setting off from Newark Liberty International Airport:
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
You can get to EWR from central New York in about 30 minutes by car, depending on traffic conditions. The ride by public transport takes roughly 1 hour 10 minutes to cover the 14 kilometres or so.
You're off on vacation, so why not spend an extra night away from home? Consider kicking back in one of these hotels near Newark Liberty International Airport the day before your flight from New York to Dusseldorf:
Newark Liberty International Airport has an on-time performance of 73.3%. This figure highlights how often flights that leave from this airport arrive on schedule.
You'll find EWR at Building 1, Conrad Road.
LaGuardia Airport (LGA)
The trip to LGA from the centre of New York is around 1 hour on public transport. If you prefer to travel by car, it'll take you roughly 25 minutes to cover the 13 kilometres or so.
Make taking an early New York to Dusseldorf flight the easiest part of your trip. Book a room at one of these hotels near LaGuardia Airport and get to the check-in counter with time to spare:
LGA has an on-time performance rate of 80.0%. This means most of its flights touch down on schedule and your trip is smooth and easy.
The street address of LaGuardia Airport is Hangar 7 Centre.
Arriving in Dusseldorf
Dusseldorf International Airport (DUS)
Dusseldorf International Airport (DUS) to central Dusseldorf takes about 15 minutes to reach by car. The centre is roughly 6 kilometres away.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey time of around 40 minutes.
Reserve a hotel close to DUS if you have a late flight from New York to Dusseldorf. Select one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Pick up a Dusseldorf International Airport rental car and explore Dusseldorf and beyond with your own wheels. Wheego, Alamo and Enterprise are popular outlets to choose from here.
For the lowest price, book your ride from Dusseldorf International Airport about four weeks in advance of your New York to Dusseldorf flight.
Weeze Airport (NRN)
As soon as your flight from New York to Dusseldorf has arrived, you can reach the city centre in around 1 hour 5 minutes by car. Central Dusseldorf is roughly 64 kilometres from Weeze Airport (NRN).
You can expect the journey to take approximately 2 hours 20 minutes on public transport.
Hang the 'Do not disturb' sign on your door and rest at a hotel close to NRN. Here are a few options where you can put your feet up after your flight from New York to Dusseldorf:
No need to worry about public transport schedules or waiting in a long cab line. Grab a Weeze Airport rental car and blaze your own trail. Compare availability and rates from Enterprise, Sixt and Alamo.
Get first dibs on the best options. Booking your ride from NRN one week ahead of time often means more savings and a greater range of vehicles.
Best time to go to Dusseldorf
June is the busiest month for flights from New York to Dusseldorf. To travel when it's less crowded, go to Dusseldorf in January.
When booking your New York to Dusseldorf tickets, think about the weather you're most comfortable in. August is the warmest month in Dusseldorf, with temperatures ranging from 12ºC (54ºF) to 28ºC (82ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between -3ºC (27ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF). Look for cheap flights from New York to Dusseldorf around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
More about Dusseldorf
Start your Dusseldorf trip off on the right foot by choosing the ideal place to stay. After booking your flight from New York to Dusseldorf, browse our range of accommodation options including:
All great vacations should include a little sightseeing. Rhine Tower, Konigsallee and K21, Kunstsammlung Nordrhein-Westfalen are essential stops on your Dusseldorf itinerary.
Explore more of Germany
You've seen Dusseldorf, now it's time to discover more of Germany. Journey about 483 kilometres east to Berlin to tick off its must-visit sights. From Brandenburg Gate to Berlin Wall Memorial and East Side Gallery, your itinerary will be busy.
If you're eager to discover another major stop in Germany, head for Hamburg, about 338 kilometres north-east of Dusseldorf. Miniatur Wunderland, Elbphilharmonie Hamburg and Port of Hamburg are among the biggest draws.
