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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Los Angeles to Munich Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from $1,016. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.

Munich.$1,014 per passenger.Departing Fri, 24 Apr, returning Mon, 11 May.Return flight with TAP Air Portugal.Outbound indirect flight with TAP Air Portugal, departs from Los Angeles International on Fri, 24 Apr, arriving in Munich.Inbound indirect flight with TAP Air Portugal, departs from Munich on Mon, 11 May, arriving in Los Angeles International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,014, select.

Munich.$1,015 per passenger.Departing Tue, 12 May, returning Tue, 19 May.Return flight with TAP Air Portugal.Outbound indirect flight with TAP Air Portugal, departs from Los Angeles International on Tue, 12 May, arriving in Munich.Inbound indirect flight with TAP Air Portugal, departs from Munich on Tue, 19 May, arriving in Los Angeles International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,015, select.

Munich.$1,016 per passenger.Departing Tue, 14 Apr, returning Fri, 24 Apr.Return flight with TAP Air Portugal.Outbound indirect flight with TAP Air Portugal, departs from Los Angeles International on Tue, 14 Apr, arriving in Munich.Inbound indirect flight with TAP Air Portugal, departs from Munich on Fri, 24 Apr, arriving in Los Angeles International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,016, select.

Munich.$1,043 per passenger.Departing Tue, 20 Oct, returning Wed, 4 Nov.Return flight with Scandinavian Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Scandinavian Airlines, departs from Los Angeles International on Tue, 20 Oct, arriving in Munich.Inbound indirect flight with Scandinavian Airlines, departs from Munich on Wed, 4 Nov, arriving in Los Angeles International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,043, select.

Munich.$1,044 per passenger.Departing Mon, 7 Sep, returning Thu, 17 Sep.Return flight with Scandinavian Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Scandinavian Airlines, departs from Los Angeles International on Mon, 7 Sep, arriving in Munich.Inbound indirect flight with Scandinavian Airlines, departs from Munich on Thu, 17 Sep, arriving in Los Angeles International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,044, select.

Munich.$1,044 per passenger.Departing Fri, 6 Nov, returning Mon, 16 Nov.Return flight with Scandinavian Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Scandinavian Airlines, departs from Los Angeles International on Fri, 6 Nov, arriving in Munich.Inbound indirect flight with Scandinavian Airlines, departs from Munich on Mon, 16 Nov, arriving in Los Angeles International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,044, select.

Munich.$1,054 per passenger.Departing Tue, 6 Oct, returning Tue, 13 Oct.Return flight with Scandinavian Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Scandinavian Airlines, departs from Los Angeles International on Tue, 6 Oct, arriving in Munich.Inbound indirect flight with Scandinavian Airlines, departs from Munich on Tue, 13 Oct, arriving in Los Angeles International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,054, select.

Munich.$1,054 per passenger.Departing Mon, 8 Feb, returning Mon, 15 Feb.Return flight with Scandinavian Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Scandinavian Airlines, departs from Los Angeles International on Mon, 8 Feb, arriving in Munich.Inbound indirect flight with Scandinavian Airlines, departs from Munich on Mon, 15 Feb, arriving in Los Angeles International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,054, select.

Munich.$1,082 per passenger.Departing Tue, 22 Sep, returning Thu, 1 Oct.Return flight with Condor.Outbound indirect flight with Condor, departs from Los Angeles International on Tue, 22 Sep, arriving in Munich.Inbound indirect flight with Condor, departs from Munich on Thu, 1 Oct, arriving in Los Angeles International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,082, select.

Munich.$1,102 per passenger.Departing Wed, 25 Nov, returning Fri, 4 Dec.Return flight with Scandinavian Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Scandinavian Airlines, departs from Los Angeles International on Wed, 25 Nov, arriving in Munich.Inbound indirect flight with Scandinavian Airlines, departs from Munich on Fri, 4 Dec, arriving in Los Angeles International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,102, select.

Munich.$1,177 per passenger.Departing Wed, 12 Aug, returning Wed, 26 Aug.Return flight with Norse Atlantic Airways (UK) and easyJet.Outbound indirect flight with Norse Atlantic Airways (UK), departs from Los Angeles International on Wed, 12 Aug, arriving in Munich.Inbound indirect flight with easyJet, departs from Munich on Wed, 26 Aug, arriving in Los Angeles International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,177, select.

Munich.$1,271 per passenger.Departing Mon, 10 Aug, returning Tue, 8 Sep.Return flight with Turkish Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departs from Los Angeles International on Mon, 10 Aug, arriving in Munich.Inbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departs from Munich on Tue, 8 Sep, arriving in Los Angeles International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,271, select.

Munich.$1,300 per passenger.Departing Wed, 15 Jul, returning Wed, 19 Aug.Return flight with Condor.Outbound indirect flight with Condor, departs from Los Angeles International on Wed, 15 Jul, arriving in Munich.Inbound indirect flight with Condor, departs from Munich on Wed, 19 Aug, arriving in Los Angeles International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,300, select.

Munich.$1,334 per passenger.Departing Tue, 31 Mar, returning Tue, 14 Apr.Return flight with Turkish Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departs from Los Angeles International on Tue, 31 Mar, arriving in Munich.Inbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departs from Munich on Tue, 14 Apr, arriving in Los Angeles International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,334, select.

Munich.$1,340 per passenger.Departing Mon, 1 Jun, returning Fri, 5 Jun.Return flight with Norse Atlantic Airways (UK) and easyJet.Outbound indirect flight with Norse Atlantic Airways (UK), departs from Los Angeles International on Mon, 1 Jun, arriving in Munich.Inbound indirect flight with easyJet, departs from Munich on Fri, 5 Jun, arriving in Los Angeles International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,340, select.

Munich.$1,347 per passenger.Departing Tue, 5 May, returning Thu, 11 Jun.Return flight with Condor.Outbound indirect flight with Condor, departs from Los Angeles International on Tue, 5 May, arriving in Munich.Inbound indirect flight with Condor, departs from Munich on Thu, 11 Jun, arriving in Los Angeles International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,347, select.

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Los Angeles to Munich: Alternative routes

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Los Angeles to Munich: Flight information

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Cheapest flight found	$1,014
Cheapest month to fly	April
Average flight time	11 hrs
Most popular airline	Brussels Airlines
Average flights per week	40

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

How much are return flights from Los Angeles to Munich?

The best price we found for a return flight from Los Angeles to Munich is $1,014. 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.

How long does it take to fly from Los Angeles to Munich?

11 hours is the average flight time from Los Angeles to Munich.

Which airlines fly direct from Los Angeles to Munich?

Brussels Airlines, Air New Zealand and United fly direct from Los Angeles to Munich.

How many flights are there a week from Los Angeles to Munich?

As of March 2026, there are 40 flights per week flying from Los Angeles to Munich.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Los Angeles to Munich?

The cheapest month to fly from Los Angeles to Munich is usually April.

Which upcoming date is cheapest to fly from Los Angeles to Munich Airport on?

After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it is currently cheapest to fly from Los Angeles to Munich Airport on Friday, 24 April 2026.

Can I get a direct flight from Los Angeles to Munich Airport?

Yes – the average flight time is 11 hours.

How can I find the best flight deal to Munich?

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.

When is the best time to book flights to Munich?

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.

Travelling from Los Angeles to Munich Franz Joseph Strauss Airport (MUC): What you need to know

Planning your holiday begins with working out where you'll fly out of in Los Angeles. Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) is the city's main airport, so explore your options for reserving a flight from Los Angeles to Munich Franz Joseph Strauss Airport (MUC) departing from here.
Expect to be travelling for 11 hours 5 minutes. That's the average time for a direct Los Angeles to Munich Franz Joseph Strauss Airport flight.
Munich is nine hours ahead of Los Angeles. Munich Franz Joseph Strauss Airport is located in Munich, which operates on the UTC+1 timezone.
You can choose from 7 direct services a week between Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Munich Franz Joseph Strauss Airport (MUC). This is the most popular route, with Lufthansa offering a 5:30pm departure from LAX to MUC.
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to catch your flight from Los Angeles to MUC.
If you're flying during a peak month like December, head to the airport even earlier. It's wise to arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours ahead of domestic departures. You can expect lines to be longer during holiday periods like Thanksgiving and Christmas.

Airports in Los Angeles

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) offers an easy route to your destination. Nonstop flights from Los Angeles to Munich Franz Joseph Strauss Airport (MUC) leave from this terminal.
When taking off from LAX, you can take a direct flight from Los Angeles to Munich Franz Joseph Strauss Airport with Lufthansa.
Lufthansa is the airline with the highest number of bookings for flights from LAX to MUC.
Lufthansa is the most punctual carrier operating on this route, with 68.97% of its services landing on schedule.
We make it a piece of cake to book cheap flights from Los Angeles to MUC with a stopover. To explore the options leaving from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, simply choose a flight that has a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Major stopovers between LAX and MUC include:
- Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)
- Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
- Copenhagen Airport (CPH)
The journey from central Los Angeles to LAX takes around 1 hour on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or get a taxi, you'll cover the 29 kilometres in 35 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Want a relaxed start to your travels? Stay near Los Angeles International Airport. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Los Angeles to Munich Franz Joseph Strauss Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are just what you're after:
81% of flights departing from Los Angeles International Airport land at their destination on time. With its strong on-time stats, you're unlikely to face delays when jetting out of LAX.
You'll find LAX at One World Way.

Van Nuys Airport (VNY)

VNY is about 29 kilometres from central Los Angeles. It'll take you 35 minutes or so to get to the airport by car from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 1 hour 15 minutes.
Get your holiday started early with an extra night away from home. Before your Los Angeles to MUC flight, stay in one of these hotels near Van Nuys Airport:

About Munich Franz Joseph Strauss Airport (MUC)

If you're coming in on a late flight from Los Angeles to Munich Franz Joseph Strauss Airport, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping not long after at one of these options near MUC:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up a Munich Franz Joseph Strauss Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from OK Mobility, Alamo or Sixt and experience the lesser-explored corners of Munich and beyond.
Get the best deal by reserving your vehicle around two weeks ahead of your Los Angeles to Munich Franz Joseph Strauss Airport flight.

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

Central Munich is around 40 kilometres from Munich Franz Joseph Strauss Airport and takes about 40 minutes to reach by car. Explore your options for getting into the city, whether that's with a car hire, taxi or ride-share.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of about 40 minutes.

How to find the cheapest flights from Los Angeles to Munich Franz Joseph Strauss Airport (MUC)

$444 is currently the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Los Angeles to Munich Franz Joseph Strauss Airport. A return flight starts at $1,014. These fares may change depending on demand.
Get cheap flights from Los Angeles to MUC by booking five months ahead. Based on our research, that's the ideal time frame for finding the biggest deals.
The best month for landing cheap Los Angeles to Munich Franz Joseph Strauss Airport tickets is October. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare prices, then select the dates that offer the biggest savings.
Snapping up a cheap plane ticket from Los Angeles to MUC couldn't be easier with Price Alerts. Simply set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know as soon as the price has dropped.
Tailor your travel plans using filters. Choose your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort your results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Los Angeles to Munich Franz Joseph Strauss Airport.

The best time to fly from Los Angeles to Munich Franz Joseph Strauss Airport (MUC)

It's time to decide when to book your flight from Los Angeles to Munich Franz Joseph Strauss Airport (MUC). June is when most people travel to Munich. If you like things a bit more low-key, go in January.
The warmest month in Munich is July, with temperatures ranging between 11ºC and 26ºC. Book your Los Angeles to MUC plane ticket then if that's your idea of comfortable weather.
Search for cheap tickets from Los Angeles to Munich Franz Joseph Strauss Airport in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -8ºC and 6ºC.

More about Munich

Start your Munich trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Los Angeles to Munich Franz Joseph Strauss Airport, explore our range of accommodation options including:
Your trip to Munich should come with a side of sightseeing. Big-name attractions you won't want to miss include Marienplatz, Theresienwiese and Oktoberfest Camping.

Explore more of Germany

Munich is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other parts of Germany you'll want to see. About 193 kilometres west of Munich, a trip to Stuttgart will keep your itinerary busy. Check out popular attractions like Mercedes-Benz Museum, Porsche Museum and Marienplatz.
Mannheim is another essential stop in Germany and is around 274 kilometres northwest of Munich. No journey is complete without a visit to NTM National Theatre Mannheim, Marktplatz and Planetarium Mannheim.