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Flight deals from Los Angeles International to Munich

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Los Angeles International to Munich? Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Munich.$889 per passenger.Departing Wed, 5 Nov, returning Wed, 12 Nov.Return flight with Aer Lingus.Outbound indirect flight with Aer Lingus, departs from Los Angeles International on Wed, 5 Nov, arriving in Munich.Inbound indirect flight with Aer Lingus, departs from Munich on Wed, 12 Nov, arriving in Los Angeles International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $889, select.
Munich.$892 per passenger.Departing Tue, 12 Aug, returning Tue, 26 Aug.Return flight with Aer Lingus.Outbound indirect flight with Aer Lingus, departs from Los Angeles International on Tue, 12 Aug, arriving in Munich.Inbound indirect flight with Aer Lingus, departs from Munich on Tue, 26 Aug, arriving in Los Angeles International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $892, select.
Munich.$895 per passenger.Departing Tue, 21 Oct, returning Tue, 28 Oct.Return flight with Condor.Outbound indirect flight with Condor, departs from Los Angeles International on Tue, 21 Oct, arriving in Munich.Inbound indirect flight with Condor, departs from Munich on Tue, 28 Oct, arriving in Los Angeles International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $895, select.
Munich.$896 per passenger.Departing Sun, 26 Oct, returning Fri, 7 Nov.Return flight with Aer Lingus.Outbound indirect flight with Aer Lingus, departs from Los Angeles International on Sun, 26 Oct, arriving in Munich.Inbound indirect flight with Aer Lingus, departs from Munich on Fri, 7 Nov, arriving in Los Angeles International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $896, select.
Munich.$905 per passenger.Departing Tue, 24 Mar, returning Tue, 31 Mar.Return flight with Finnair.Outbound indirect flight with Finnair, departs from Los Angeles International on Tue, 24 Mar, arriving in Munich.Inbound indirect flight with Finnair, departs from Munich on Tue, 31 Mar, arriving in Los Angeles International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $905, select.
Munich.$907 per passenger.Departing Sun, 28 Sep, returning Sat, 4 Oct.Return flight with TAP Air Portugal.Outbound indirect flight with TAP Air Portugal, departs from Los Angeles International on Sun, 28 Sep, arriving in Munich.Inbound indirect flight with TAP Air Portugal, departs from Munich on Sat, 4 Oct, arriving in Los Angeles International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $907, select.
Munich.$908 per passenger.Departing Tue, 23 Sep, returning Tue, 30 Sep.Return flight with TAP Air Portugal.Outbound indirect flight with TAP Air Portugal, departs from Los Angeles International on Tue, 23 Sep, arriving in Munich.Inbound indirect flight with TAP Air Portugal, departs from Munich on Tue, 30 Sep, arriving in Los Angeles International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $908, select.
Munich.$935 per passenger.Departing Mon, 19 Jan, returning Mon, 26 Jan.Return flight with British Airways.Outbound indirect flight with British Airways, departs from Los Angeles International on Mon, 19 Jan, arriving in Munich.Inbound indirect flight with British Airways, departs from Munich on Mon, 26 Jan, arriving in Los Angeles International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $935, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Los Angeles International to Munich

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Los Angeles International to Munich flights are currently cheapest in November.
May
from $1,034
Jun
from $1,083
Jul
from $1,075
Aug
from $892
Sep
from $908
Oct
from $895
Nov
from $888
Dec
from $950
Jan
from $935
Feb
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Mar
from $904
Apr
from $980

Direct flights from Los Angeles International to Munich

Los Angeles International to Munich: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Los Angeles International to Munich below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Munich.

Los Angeles to Munich: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found$889
Cheapest month to flyNovember
Average flight time11 hrs, 14 mins
Most popular airlineBrussels Airlines
Average flights per week38

Finding cheap flights from Los Angeles International to Munich: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Los Angeles International to Munich is $889. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
11 hours and 14 minutes is the average flight time from Los Angeles International to Munich.
Brussels Airlines, Air New Zealand and Lufthansa fly direct from Los Angeles International to Munich.
As of May 2025, there are 38 flights per week flying from Los Angeles International to Munich.
The cheapest month to fly from Los Angeles International to Munich is usually May 2025.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Los Angeles International Airport to Munich Airport on Wednesday, 5 November 2025.
Yes – the average flight time is 11 hours and 14 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Munich but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Munich is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
Currently, Aer Lingus and Lufthansa offer the cheapest flight tickets to Munich.

Travelling from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC): what you need to know

  • The average time for a direct flight from Los Angeles International Airport to Franz Josef Strauss Airport is 11 hours 10 minutes.

  • Munich is eight hours ahead of Los Angeles and observes the UTC+1 timezone.

  • Flights from LAX to MUC start at 17:30 — the earliest with Lufthansa. The latest departure is at 18:30 with Lufthansa. Overall, you can choose from ten weekly Los Angeles International Airport to Franz Josef Strauss Airport flights.

  • Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules to live by. Get to the airport on time to board your LAX to MUC flight.

  • Be prepared for longer queues during popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.

  • Lufthansa has direct flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Franz Josef Strauss Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to discover the sights in Munich — and maybe even more of Germany if your schedule allows.

  • The airline with the highest passenger demand on this route is Lufthansa.

  • The most punctual carrier operating LAX to MUC flights is Lufthansa. Its services land as scheduled 68.97% of the time.

  • If you want to add a stop to your trip, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Los Angeles International Airport to Franz Josef Strauss Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between LAX and MUC:

    • Beijing Capital International Airport

    • Copenhagen Airport

    • Zurich Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC)

  • $355 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Los Angeles International Airport to Franz Josef Strauss Airport flight. A return flight starts at $889. These fares may change based on demand.

  • Book 11 months before you travel. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to secure cheap tickets from LAX to MUC.

  • October is the cheapest month for flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Franz Josef Strauss Airport. If you need to fly during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest airfares across every month.

  • You don't need to check every day to see if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you as soon as the price changes on cheap flights from LAX to MUC.

  • Pick your ideal arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Franz Josef Strauss Airport.

Handy information about Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)

  • LAX's address is One World Way.

  • Los Angeles International Airport scores high marks for its on-time performance. 81.05% of flights that take off from LAX arrive at their destination without delay.

  • Central Los Angeles to Los Angeles International Airport is around 32 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 30 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.

  • Expect a trip time of roughly 55 minutes when using public transport.

  • Looking for a convenient hotel near LAX? If you've booked an early flight from Los Angeles International Airport to Franz Josef Strauss Airport, these stays will have you moments from your departure lounge:

Arriving at Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC)

Getting from Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC) to central Munich

  • Franz Josef Strauss Airport to the centre of Munich has a drive time of around 35 minutes. It's approximately 40 kilometres away.

  • It takes roughly 40 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.

When to fly to Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC)

  • It's time to choose your travel dates for your flight from Los Angeles International Airport to Franz Josef Strauss Airport. April is the most popular month to visit Munich. If you like a more relaxed vibe, go in January.

  • Lock in your flight from Los Angeles International Airport to Franz Josef Strauss Airport for July if you want to go to Munich during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 11ºC (52ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF).

  • If you want cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from LAX to MUC in January. Average temperatures are between -8ºC (18ºF) and 6ºC (43ºF) then.

Explore more of Germany

  • Essen is just one of the many cities in Germany waiting to be explored after you've experienced Munich. Around 499 kilometres away to the north-west, check out popular attractions including Aussichtspunkt Wattenscheider Hellweg, Bergischer Weg - 2 Etappe and Hasenwiese.

  • Around 193 kilometres north-west of Munich, Stuttgart is another favourite stop in Germany. Start your sightseeing at Mercedes-Benz Museum, Stuttgart City Library and Porsche Museum.

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