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Cheapest round-trip
$767
Typical prices: $719-$1,075
Condor
Sun 9/27Sun 10/4
LAX - MUC • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$843
Typical prices: $964-$1,533
Lufthansa
Tue 1/26Tue 2/9
LAX - MUC • Non-stop
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Cheapest • Avg $635 (round-trip)
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Cheap Flights from Los Angeles to Munich (LAX-MUC)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Los Angeles to Munich that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Los Angeles to Munich

Sun, Sep 27 - Sun, Oct 4
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4:45 pm - 3:30 pm
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MUC
13h 45m
1 stop
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4:25 pm - 2:45 pm
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LAX
31h 20m
1 stop
$767Condor
Mon, Sep 21 - Tue, Oct 6
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4:45 pm - 3:30 pm
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MUC
13h 45m
1 stop
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4:20 pm - 2:45 pm
MUC
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LAX
31h 25m
1 stop
$767Condor
Wed, Oct 7 - Tue, Oct 20
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4:45 pm - 3:30 pm
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MUC
13h 45m
1 stop
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9:15 am - 6:24 pm
MUC
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LAX
18h 09m
2 stops
$769Multiple Airlines
Sun, Oct 11 - Fri, Oct 23
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4:45 pm - 3:30 pm
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MUC
13h 45m
1 stop
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9:15 am - 6:24 pm
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LAX
18h 09m
2 stops
$772Multiple Airlines
Tue, Sep 15 - Mon, Oct 5
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8:10 pm - 1:45 pm
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MUC
32h 35m
1 stop
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7:15 am - 11:40 am
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LAX
37h 25m
1 stop
$780Turkish Airlines
Mon, Sep 21 - Tue, Oct 6
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1:25 pm - 9:30 pm
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MUC
23h 05m
1 stop
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2:55 pm - 6:15 pm
MUC
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LAX
36h 20m
1 stop
$781Turkish Airlines
Sat, Dec 5 - Tue, Dec 15
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5:15 pm - 11:10 pm
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MUC
20h 55m
1 stop
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6:05 am - 3:15 pm
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18h 10m
1 stop
$784TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Thu, Dec 24 - Thu, Jan 7
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5:15 pm - 11:05 pm
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MUC
20h 50m
1 stop
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6:05 am - 3:15 pm
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18h 10m
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$787TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Wed, Jan 13 - Fri, Jan 15
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6:55 pm - 9:25 am
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MUC
29h 30m
1 stop
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12:10 pm - 3:15 pm
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LAX
12h 05mnonstop
$801United Airlines
Mon, Jan 11 - Wed, Jan 13
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6:55 pm - 9:25 am
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29h 30m
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12:10 pm - 3:15 pm
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12h 05mnonstop
$801United Airlines
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Los Angeles to Munich flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Los Angeles to Munich to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

How much is a round-trip flight from Los Angeles to Munich?

This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Los Angeles to Munich departing in September.

Flight prices are typical for this route right now.

Flights to Munich from Los Angeles usually cost between $730 and $1,181 in September.
The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $767 on Condor (Sep 21-Oct 6).

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Los Angeles to Munich?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Los Angeles to Munich clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

If your flying dates are flexible, you should consider flying to Munich on a Wednesday, as we generally find the cheapest rates on that day for this route. On the other hand, Saturday is the most expensive day to fly from Los Angeles to Munich. For your return ticket, we recommend flying on a Friday and avoiding Sundays for the best deals.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Los Angeles to Munich?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Los Angeles to Munich, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Los Angeles to Munich is January, where tickets cost $762 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and June, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,266 and $1,184 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Los Angeles to Munich?

The average round-trip price for all non-stop flights, flights with one layover, and flights with two layovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

No, with an average price for the route of $896, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Los Angeles to Munich?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Los Angeles to Munich, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Los Angeles to Munich, you should book around 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 1 week before departure.

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Expert advice for your flight from Los Angeles to Munich

 
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Currently based in Scotland after living in South Africa and the United States, Jessica has been writing travel and aviation content for more than 10 years. She regularly contributes to Travel + Leisure and TripSavvy, and has had work published by Condé Nast Traveller and The Independent. She has traveled to more than 50 countries across six continents.

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Blane Bachelor is a journalist and editor specializing in travel and aviation who writes regularly for top global outlets. Born and raised in Florida, Blane has worked and lived in four countries, including the Netherlands, where she’s currently based with her family. Her favorite way to get to know a new destination is by running or riding a bike around town – or hearing a spooky ghost story about local history. She will always choose the window seat.

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February

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$459
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 13% drop in price.
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FAQs for booking flights from Los Angeles to Munich

  • Are there any nonstop flights available between Los Angeles and Munich?

    There is one nonstop option that is available between Los Angeles International Airport and Munich International Airport with service provided by Lufthansa Airlines.

  • What is a good choice for a hotel with a location that is close to Munich International Airport?

    A great choice for a hotel that has a location right on the airport property is the Hilton Munich Airport. The airport has a location between the two terminal buildings at the airport.

  • Are there any public transportation options to get from Munich International Airport to locations in Munich?

    The S-Bahn is a light rail service that has stops at both the terminal buildings at the airport. Lines S1 and S8 offer service to Munich with line S1 heading to the west and line S8 heading to the east. The trip on each train takes around 40min and the fare to ride is around €12 ($14).

  • If someone is driving me to Los Angeles International Airport, where is a good place that they can drop me off before my flight?

    Drivers can drop off passengers on the upper level of the airport at the terminal building for the airline you'll be taking for your flight. Drivers may only stop long enough to drop you off but may not leave their vehicles unattended.

  • What pet-friendly amenities can I access at Los Angeles International Airport?

    Among the amenities that make LAX a pet-friendly airport is the availability of pet relief areas. Before you board your flight from LAX to MUC, you can take your pet to numerous landside pet relief areas outside T1, T2, and T5.

  • How can I connect from downtown Los Angeles to Los Angeles International Airport?

    To connect from Downtown Los Angeles to LAX, you can consider boarding the Metro Green Line buses offering direct transport to LAX in about 40 minutes. If you’re traveling on a fixed schedule, you can also consider taxis that take about 20 minutes to travel from downtown to LAX.

  • Which other cities can I visit from Munich International Airport?

    Besides serving as the gateway to Munich, MUC can also serve as a destination airport for nearby cities such as Augsburg, Nuremberg, Stuttgart, and Zurich, Switzerland. With most Munich car rentals allowing regional and cross-border driving, you can conveniently connect to any of these cities with your rented car from Munich car rentals.

  • Which kid-friendly airline can I book when flying from Los Angeles to Munich with my children?

    If you plan to travel with your kids from LAX to MUC, consider reserving your travel tickets with the family-friendly American Airlines. Besides its spacious cabins that allow extra legroom for stretching, the airline offers kid-friendly amenities such as bassinets for infants under two and priority boarding for families traveling with kids.

  • What accommodation options can early-morning travelers consider at Los Angeles International Airport?

    Most travelers who have to catch up with their first-morning flight from Los Angeles to Munich consider spending their night in the hotels close to LAX. Among these hotels is Hyatt Regency Los Angeles Airport Hotel. The hotel is about a 5-minute walk from LAX.

  • Where can I rent a car at Munich International Airport?

    To rent a car from the cheap car rentals at MUC, you will walk from Terminal 1 and Terminal 2’s arrival halls to the car rental center in the central area of MUC airport. There, you will rent a car that will fit your type, taste, budget, and preferences from Alamo, Budget, Enterprise, and others.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Los Angeles to Munich?

    In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Los Angeles to Munich was $459 for a one-way ticket and $767 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Los Angeles and Munich?

    Yes, you’ll need a passport to travel to Munich from Los Angeles.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Los Angeles to Munich?

    All the following airlines offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Los Angeles to Munich flight route: Lufthansa, United Airlines, Austrian Airlines, Brussels Airlines, Iberia, American Airlines, British Airways, Finnair, SWISS, and Alaska Airlines.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Los Angeles to Munich?

    The Airbus A380-800 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Los Angeles to Munich flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Los Angeles to Munich?

    oneworld, SkyTeam, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between Los Angeles and Munich, with oneworld being the most commonly used for this route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Los Angeles to Munich?

    There are nonstop flights from Los Angeles to Munich on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Los Angeles to Munich, Delta or LOT?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Los Angeles to Munich are Delta and LOT. With an average price for the route of $2,093 and an overall rating of 7.8, Delta is the most popular choice. LOT is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $816 and an overall rating of 7.6.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Los Angeles to Munich?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Los Angeles to Munich.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Los Angeles to Munich?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Munich from Los Angeles is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Los Angeles to Munich?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Munich with an airline and back to Los Angeles with another airline. Booking your flights between Los Angeles and MUC can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Los Angeles to Munich?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Munich from Los Angeles up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Los Angeles to Munich

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $428 or less one-way and $882 or less round-trip.
  • For those passengers that want to leave their car at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) before a flight to Munich, you should know that the rate to park there is around $40 per day in all eight of the parking structures located at the airport.
  • If you have forgotten an essential item on your trip to Munich, you will be happy to know that there are three pharmacy locations at the airport. They have three locations in Terminal 2 with one on Level 4, Gate G, one on Level 5, Gate H, and one on Level 3 in the Arrivals Hall.
  • The Los Angeles International Airport has partnered with the City of Los Angeles's Department of Cultural Affairs to offer several art exhibits at the airport. Several of these exhibits reside in International Terminal 7 in both the ticketing area and the terminal's gallery.
  • If you are a traveler that has mobility restrictions, the Munich International Airport (MUC) has services that can help you get from your flight to your mode of transportation away from the airport. The airport suggests that you contact them at least 48h before your trip to arrange the services.
  • If you will be bringing a service animal or a pet with you on your flight, the Los Angeles International Airport has 11 different pet relief areas located throughout the airport complex with some inside the terminal buildings and some outside the terminal buildings.
  • If someone will be picking you up at Munich International Airport after your flight, the airport offers terminal access lanes that are perfect for short stops to allow passengers to enter a vehicle. At the arrival terminal, this lane is the Kiss and Ride Lane. It is of note that if your ride stops for any longer than the time it takes to pick you up, they may incur a fee for parking.
  • If you’re a business traveler whose flight from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Munich International Airport (MUC) has been rescheduled, you need not to worry. LAX offers several pay-to-use airline lounges where you can conveniently attend to your urgent business matters. Among these lounges is the Alaska Lounge on the Airside, Mezzanine level, near Gate 64.
  • Los Angeles is served by two major international airports. These are; Ontario International Airport (ONT) and LAX. LAX’s central location and the higher number of flight options to MUC make it the departure airport of choice for most travelers who fly from Los Angeles to Munich.
  • One of the best ways to spend your long layover at MUC is to consider spot activities in the observation decks. At MUC, you will access an observation deck on Level 4 of the terminal building via the central security checkpoint in Terminal 2.

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