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Cheap Flights from Munich to California

Cheapest round-trip prices found by our users on KAYAK in the last 72 hours
Los Angeles
Los Angeles2 stops$808
San Francisco
San Francisco1 stop$818
San Diego
San Diego1 stop$819
San Jose
San Jose2 stops$623
Palm Springs
Palm Springs2 stops$680
Fresno
Fresno2 stops$849
San Luis Obispo
San Luis Obispo1 stop$902
Reno
Reno2 stops$824
Los Angeles
Los Angeles2 stops$808
San Francisco
San Francisco1 stop$818
San Diego
San Diego1 stop$819
San Jose
San Jose2 stops$623
Palm Springs
Palm Springs2 stops$680
Fresno
Fresno2 stops$849
San Luis Obispo
San Luis Obispo1 stop$902
Reno
Reno2 stops$824

Book Cheap Munich to California Plane Tickets

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Munich to California 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.
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent round-trip flight deals from Munich to California

Wed, Aug 19 - Wed, Sep 9
American Airlines Logo
9:10 am - 10:50 am
MUC
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SJC
34h 40m
2 stops
American Airlines Logo
2:36 pm - 11:10 pm
SJC
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MUC
23h 34m
2 stops
$623American Airlines
Wed, Aug 19 - Sat, Sep 12
American Airlines Logo
9:10 am - 10:50 am
MUC
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SJC
34h 40m
2 stops
American Airlines Logo
4:00 pm - 7:10 am
SJC
-
MUC
30h 10m
2 stops
$634American Airlines
Tue, Aug 18 - Sat, Sep 12
British Airways Logo
6:55 pm - 10:50 am
MUC
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SJC
48h 55m
2 stops
British Airways Logo
2:36 pm - 11:10 pm
SJC
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MUC
47h 34m
2 stops
$638British Airways
Fri, Aug 21 - Thu, Sep 10
Multiple Airlines Logo
9:25 am - 8:13 pm
MUC
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SJC
19h 48m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
7:15 am - 11:05 am
SJC
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MUC
18h 50m
2 stops
$641Multiple Airlines
Sat, Nov 7 - Sat, Nov 14
British Airways Logo
10:20 am - 9:11 pm
MUC
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ONT
19h 51m
1 stop
British Airways Logo
12:46 pm - 2:55 pm
ONT
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MUC
17h 09m
2 stops
$670British Airways
Sat, Jun 27 - Sat, Jul 11
Lufthansa Logo
10:00 am - 4:20 pm
MUC
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LAS
15h 20m
1 stop
Lufthansa Logo
4:42 pm - 5:10 pm
LAS
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MUC
15h 28m
1 stop
$770Lufthansa
Sat, Sep 12 - Mon, Sep 14
United Airlines Logo
11:30 am - 4:20 pm
MUC
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LAS
13h 50m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
5:20 am - 10:00 am
LAS
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MUC
19h 40m
1 stop
$772United Airlines
Mon, Jul 20 - Mon, Aug 3
United Airlines Logo
9:00 am - 4:20 pm
MUC
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LAS
16h 20m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
10:25 am - 9:40 am
LAS
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MUC
14h 15m
1 stop
$773United Airlines
Wed, Jul 8 - Thu, Jul 16
Lufthansa Logo
8:30 am - 1:10 pm
MUC
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LAX
13h 40m
1 stop
Lufthansa Logo
3:05 pm - 2:10 pm
LAX
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MUC
14h 05m
1 stop
$809Lufthansa
Tue, Sep 1 - Fri, Sep 25
Scandinavian Airlines Logo
8:30 pm - 2:40 pm
MUC
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SFO
27h 10m
1 stop
Scandinavian Airlines Logo
4:45 pm - 7:45 pm
SFO
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MUC
18h 00m
1 stop
$818Scandinavian Airlines
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Munich to California flights

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

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

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

What is the cheapest Munich to California flight route?

Data is based on round-trip flight searches on KAYAK over the past month.

The cheapest ticket to California from Munich found in the last 5 days was to Los Angeles, at $817 round-trip. The most popular route is from Munich (MUC) to San Francisco (SFO), and the cheapest round-trip airline ticket found on this route in the last 5 days was $859.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly to California?

The average price for all round-trip flights from Munich to California depending on the time of departure, clicked by users on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

The cheapest time of day to fly to California is generally in the morning, when round-trip flights cost $889 on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to California is generally in the morning, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is $889.

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

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.

Yes, flying with a layover may cost you more time, but you can also save money on the route, with a 1 stop layover the cheapest option at $975 on average.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Munich to California?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Munich to California, 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 Munich to California is September, when tickets cost $725 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are January and July, when the average cost of round-trip tickets is $2,751 and $1,142 respectively.

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

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

Your flight ticket price will generally be cheaper if you fly to California on a Monday and more expensive on a Sunday. On your return trip to Munich, you should consider flying back on a Wednesday, and avoid Saturdays for better deals.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Munich to California, 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 Munich to California, you should book around 3 weeks before departure, which saves you about 21% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 12 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight$413
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 4% drop in price.
Flight from Munich to Los Angeles

Flights from Munich to California: the best tips from KAYAK users

Insights shared by verified travelers who flew the route from Munich to California 
Verified travelerFlew with Lufthansa
MUC
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SFO
May 2026
I didn’t receive email with the reminder to check in 24 hours before the flight. It would be helpful to get reminders to check in and emails with info/updates with the gate number. I do appreciate emails confirming that the luggage was dropped off. It’s disappointing that it’s impossible to choose a seat without having to pay a free. The check on luggage free is quite high too. It’s Unfortunate airlines charge to check in a luggage.
PatrickFlew with Lufthansa
MUC
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LAX
May 2025
Arrive early. There are a lot of flights and a lot of steps before getting to your gate.
GzimFlew with Lufthansa
MUC
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SAN
Aug 2024
Buy your own food, choose seating where you have your own row or someone your flying with.
AmrFlew with United Airlines
MUC
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LAX
Aug 2024
Boarding takes long time and traveling from T2 is far away from T1

FAQs - booking California flights

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

    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 Munich to California.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight from Munich to California 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 Munich to California?

    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 from Munich to California with an airline and back with another airline.

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

    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 from Munich to California up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Top tips for finding cheap flights to California

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found tickets from Munich to the following destinations at these prices or less: San Francisco $867 one-way - $891 round-trip

Reviews of the top 4 airlines serving from Munich to California

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Munich to California. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Munich to California? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
7.4
Scandinavian AirlinesOverall score based on 1828 reviews
7.7Boarding
6.7Food
7.3Comfort
6.7Entertainment
8.0Crew
Airline reviews

I feel the service staff do not treat American customers well. I also feel there may be discrimination against minorities.

2.0 MediocreAnonymous, May 2026
ARN - EWR
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I feel the service staff do not treat American customers well. I also feel there may be discrimination against minorities.

Yes avoid JFK airport at all costs. A horror to navigate.

No free Wi-Fi. I have SkyMiles but not a high status, having an account has been enough for Wi-Fi on other flights, but this one was going to charge me to use it. Also turbulence was really bad toward the end, but I didn't count this in my ratings since I know Delta cannot control the weather - it's 2026 and lack of WiFi alone is enough for a poor rating.

My daughter always gets sick when we order the gluten free meal option. Internet didn’t work as advertised.

It wasn't an AeroMexico connect but SAS, I dunno where that AeroMexico info came from. A word to the wise - do NOT get an international connecting flight into Eurooe at Copenhagen that has less than an hour layover between flights, or you'll never make it. You'll need to go thru immigration at the airport before catching your next flight, which takes some time, and then it could be a good half hour walk or more over to your next gate. Kayak lined up flights for us with only a 45-minute layover and it was literally impossible to make the nect flight ... I figured if their robots thought it woukd work it should be ok, but don't trust the robots! Had to wait for the next plane to make it to our destination.

All went smoothly. That's what I want on a long flight.

I expected more, but they will nickel and dime you for everything. I did not enjoy flying with this airline.

Curious and efficient service ! First time flying with SAS and very pleased!

I wish they have given us explanations for the delays. And the rebooking process in Copenhagen was too long. I had to wait about 4 hours before they assign me a hotel. From there the handling process (accommodation, transportation and meal) was excellent.

Our trip plan from Kayak stated we were flying SAS. That was not true. The first leg was a Delta flight. We wasted 25 minutes before finding out to check in with the correct airline. Then our SAS flight for the second leg arrived 25 minutes late, and our third leg flight with SAS closed the gate knowing the flight delay was SAS’s fault, and that this flight would only be backed up 5 minutes. The final kicker was that between Delta and SAS, they lost all our checked luggage.

The flight got delayed. They forgot to bring the drinks when I asked for it. The toilet is messy.

This was an overnight flight, and in the morning they did know coffee service. How you can throw passengers in a San Francisco airport at 5:40 a.m. in the morning and not giving them Coffee is a crime.

Our flight was delayed several Times due to mechanical issues. Although I understand this may happen at times, it was very inconvenient and we had to book a hotel for an overnight stay. We were traveling with my 3-yo grandson and waiting at the airport from noon until 6:30pm with no reassurance that our next rescheduled flight would depart, we had to decide what’s best for him. A day later, I found out that I may be able to demand compensation if my flight is delayed more than 4 hours. I will hav to read the fine print next time.

Service was professional and quick. Premium economy seat was comfortable given the class

Like: departed and arrived on time. Unlike: Food options for purchase allways bad, 1 of 2 of the crew members not very friendly at all. Seats and leg room aweful. At this point I am thinking on switching to AA.

I missed my flight and had to buy new tickets Rome- Boston

The staff was extremely helpful and friendly at all times! They went above and beyond to get us into an earlier flight in San Diego to make our connection in SFO possible, because our original flight did actually not make it! I did so much appreciate the UA team and how they made this possible. We also didn’t have seats together on the long flight to Singapore, but they found us seats together last moment with no additional cost! Nobody sat next to us, so that we were able to sleep! Thanks to UA for improving their service and Underpricer for booking this trip! Please be careful: 1,5 hrs for transfer in San Francisco might not be enough time in the future

Crew was great! Good meals. Had room to stretch out

Packed flight, which makes it tough on crew and boarding staff (and the customers of course). But this was great boarding, clear instructions, etc. Traveling on the weekends are always fraught with danger as you have families and less frequent flyers thus more confusion. But this flight went as planned.

Destroyed my suitcase. Tired of talking about it. Cancelling my unite mileage plus account.

Service was excellent. Flight was only about half full, which meant we had tons of room to stretch out. Boarding area was nice and well organized, flight attendants were super friendly and attentive and we loved the 3 snacks!

Terrible. Our flight was completely cancelled with no options to rebook until 4 days later.

Excellent service. The crew goes above their way to make the customer comfortable.

Very good. Comfortable and I felt well taken care of from start to finish

We were in premium economy seats that appeared to be locked in plae, No reclining. My aching back.

Lufthansa flight LH04414 from Munich to Washington DC, was fine. Efficient and safe!

Patrick and the whole crew were amazing! Hope to have this team for all my European trips.

It was very good. Service was friendly and efficient, and food was good.

Crew was outstanding, helpful and friendly. Food is deteriorating. The snack at the end of the flight was not good, a greasy moosh of toast cheese snd other unidentifiable ingredients. Coming from Germany a pretzl with butter would have been better. Entertainment had a great selection.

Give yourself over 2+ hours layover because if flight is slighlty delayed and you miss your connection, Lufthansa will do nothing for you

Great crew. Food was pretty good. Seats are narrow and internet is expensive

This Condir premium economy is terrible. All it is is a few extra inches of legroom in an economy seat. British airways premium economy is the same as a first class domestic seat, wider with more recline. Plus the flights were all late to leave, arrive, etc. terrible day.

Absolutely the worst food I ever had on any flight. Half of passengers simply didn't eat their meals, as I noticed.

Food could be better. Service was just ok without any enthusiasm...

Breakfast was terrible. Sugary yogurt, inferior pastry, poor quality fruits. No protein.

Our connection in Frankfurt was the worst ever. No one from the airline or the airport seemed to be bothered to get us into our connecting flight on time! The procedures at the airport took us forever and we barely made it into our flight. If we had missed it, I’m sure we would’ve missed our cruise. Looks like everything is on autopilot and no one is interested in helping customers anymore especially us 69 year olds

Crew was very responsive to give soft drinks etc.. At Frankfurt Airport Special Assistance did a great job for us. The seat cushions were simply bad and not up to the mark for Premium Economy which we chose. All the cushions from Business to Economy were poor. Also, any snack besides lunch and breakfast, you have to purchase including chips and chocolate. It is simply cheap. I don't think I will fly Condor anytime soon

The short leg flight was fine. Crew and airport were nice to allow special assistance which helped.

Planes are new and clean and staff is attentive. Food wasn't great and chair cushions were very uncomfortable for long haul flights.

The boarding process is a nightmare. They put you on a bus for 30 minutes with no air flow. The process was extremely slow and we were behind schedule so they auto rebooked us on a flight for our layover. The new flight was 4 hours later in the day, we landed an hour and 45 minutes before our layover flight so this was completely unnecessary. When I called to get us back on the original flight the support staff was useless

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