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Expert advice for your flight from Munich to Los Angeles

 
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Airlines
Lufthansa

Lufthansa's Premium Economy offers 50% more space and an extra checked bag.


Lufthansa provides 11 special meal choices for dietary needs, order 24 hours before departure.

Read more about Lufthansaby Jessica Macdonald
United Airlines

United Polaris offers lie-flat seats with aisle access, ideal for long-haul comfort.


United's Wi-Fi varies; check coverage map before purchasing for reliable connectivity.

Airports
MUC

MUC offers biometrics and self-service automation for a quicker experience. No need to remove shoes or electronics at security in T1 and T2.

Read more about MUCby Blane Bachelor
LAX

At LAX, all taxis and rideshares pick up at LAX-it. Walking can be faster than the shuttle, especially from Terminals 1 and 7.

Read more about LAXby Stefanie Waldek
Our travel experts
Jessica Macdonald

Jessica Macdonald

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Jessica Macdonald

Jessica Macdonald

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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Stefanie Waldek

Stefanie Waldek

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Stefanie Waldek

Stefanie Waldek

Stefanie Waldek is a freelance space, travel, and design writer based in Saratoga Springs, NY. Her words have appeared in Space.com, Travel + Leisure, Condé Nast Traveler, Architectural Digest, and House Beautiful, among other publications. An expert in aviation and expedition cruising, Stefanie is frequently up in the air or on the sea, likely en route to Antarctica or the Arctic.

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Blane Bachelor

Blane Bachelor

Expert on MUC

Blane Bachelor

Blane Bachelor

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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KAYAK's insights & trends for Munich to Los Angeles flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Munich to Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles?

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Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight$400
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 6% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 8% increase in price.
Flight from Munich to Los Angeles

When to book flights from Munich to Los Angeles

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Flights from Munich to Los Angeles: the best tips from KAYAK users' own experiences

Insights shared by verified travelers who flew the route from Munich to Los Angeles 
PatrickFlew with LufthansaMUC-LAXMay 2025
Arrive early. There are a lot of flights and a lot of steps before getting to your gate.
AmrFlew with United AirlinesMUC-LAXAug 2024
Boarding takes long time and traveling from T2 is far away from T1
  • Which airlines provide flights from Munich to Los Angeles?

    Several airlines operate flights from Munich to Los Angeles, providing travelers with options to choose from. Some of the major airlines that offer this route include Lufthansa, United Airlines, Air France, Delta Air Lines, British Airways, American Airlines, and Swiss International Air Lines. These airlines provide regular scheduled flights between Munich Airport (MUC) and Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)

  • Is it possible to hire a car at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) following your arrival from Munich to Los Angeles?

    Certainly! After arriving on your flight from Munich to Los Angeles, it is possible to rent a car at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). Conveniently situated within the airport terminals, there are multiple car rental companies. Renowned names such as Avis, Budget, Hertz, Enterprise, National, Alamo, and SIXT are among the major providers offering their services at LAX.

  • Are there any visa obligations that US citizens traveling from Munich to Los Angeles must meet?

    Yes, US citizens traveling from Munich to Los Angeles are required to have a valid US passport. Additionally, they must comply with the Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA) program if traveling under the Visa Waiver Program (VWP) if they are foreigners.

  • What Lufthansa amenities are available on flights from Munich to Los Angeles?

    Lufthansa provides a range of services for passengers traveling from Munich to Los Angeles. Travelers can experience comfortable seating options that offer generous leg space and customizable headrests. The in-flight entertainment systems offer a diverse assortment of movies, television series, and music, ensuring a pleasurable journey.

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

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $676 or less one-way and $713 or less round-trip.
  • United Airlines flights from Munich to Los Angeles often have layovers at airports such as Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) in New Jersey, Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) in Illinois, and San Francisco International Airport (SFO) in California. The duration of these layovers can differ depending on the airline's flight schedules and connections.
  • Passengers traveling with United Airlines from Munich to Los Angeles have the option to bring small dogs, cats, rabbits, and household birds with them in the cabin. The total weight of the pet and its carrier must not exceed 17 lbs. Please note that there is a fee for bringing a pet in the cabin. Additionally, United Airlines allows pets to be transported in the cargo hold.
  • Lufthansa offers several kid-friendly policies on flights from Munich to Los Angeles. The airline provides special amenities and services to ensure a comfortable and enjoyable journey for young travelers. These include dedicated children's meals with kid-friendly menu options, activity kits with games and toys, and in-flight entertainment suitable for children. Lufthansa also offers priority boarding for families with young children, allowing them to settle in and get situated before other passengers.
  • Lufthansa also implements specific measures to prioritize the well-being and security of passengers with disabilities traveling from Munich to Los Angeles. The airline offers wheelchair assistance, priority boarding, and dedicated check-in counters designed for individuals with reduced mobility. Lufthansa also permits the transportation of wheelchairs in the aircraft cabin, with weight restrictions of up to 70 lbs for electric wheelchairs and 33 lbs for manual wheelchairs. To ensure adequate support throughout the journey, passengers in need of special assistance are advised to notify Lufthansa in advance.
  • Upon arrival in Los Angeles on flights from Munich, passengers have several transportation options available from the airport. They can choose to take taxis, ride-sharing services such as Uber or Lyft, or shuttle services to reach their desired destinations within the city.

Prefer to fly direct from Munich to Los Angeles?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from Munich Franz Josef Strauss to Los Angeles.
Find which airlines fly direct from Munich Franz Josef Strauss Airport to Los Angeles Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Munich Franz Josef Strauss to Los Angeles

Monday

Air New Zealand, Austrian Airlines, Brussels Airlines, +2 more

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Tuesday

Air New Zealand, Austrian Airlines, Brussels Airlines, +2 more

Air New Zealand, Austrian Airlines, +3 more

Wednesday

Air New Zealand, Austrian Airlines, Brussels Airlines, +2 more

Air New Zealand, Austrian Airlines, +3 more

Thursday

Air New Zealand, Austrian Airlines, Brussels Airlines, +2 more

Air New Zealand, Austrian Airlines, +3 more

Friday

Air New Zealand, Austrian Airlines, Brussels Airlines, +2 more

Air New Zealand, Austrian Airlines, +3 more

Saturday

Air New Zealand, Austrian Airlines, Brussels Airlines, +2 more

Air New Zealand, Austrian Airlines, +3 more

Sunday

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Direct returns

Los Angeles to Munich Franz Josef Strauss

Monday

Air New Zealand, Austrian Airlines, Brussels Airlines, +2 more

Air New Zealand, Austrian Airlines, +3 more

Tuesday

Air New Zealand, Austrian Airlines, Brussels Airlines, +2 more

Air New Zealand, Austrian Airlines, +3 more

Wednesday

Air New Zealand, Austrian Airlines, Brussels Airlines, +2 more

Air New Zealand, Austrian Airlines, +3 more

Thursday

Air New Zealand, Austrian Airlines, Brussels Airlines, +2 more

Air New Zealand, Austrian Airlines, +3 more

Friday

Air New Zealand, Austrian Airlines, Brussels Airlines, +2 more

Air New Zealand, Austrian Airlines, +3 more

Saturday

Air New Zealand, Austrian Airlines, Brussels Airlines, +2 more

Air New Zealand, Austrian Airlines, +3 more

Sunday

Air New Zealand, Austrian Airlines, Brussels Airlines, +2 more

Air New Zealand, Austrian Airlines, +3 more

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Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving from Munich to Los Angeles

 
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7.9
DeltaOverall score based on 7979 reviews
7.9Comfort
8.5Crew
7.9Entertainment
8.2Boarding
7.3Food
Airline reviews

The flight crew was friendly. I tried to adjust my seat online ahead of time but no option existed without additional fees. My friend asked at the gate about a seat change and was able to make it happen. That was great! The flight crew moved a very tall gentleman and his companion which allowed us to have more space which was nice. Overall, good experience. Appreciated the blanket and pillow.

8.0 ExcellentSusan, Aug 2025SYD - LAX
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The flight crew was friendly. I tried to adjust my seat online ahead of time but no option existed without additional fees. My friend asked at the gate about a seat change and was able to make it happen. That was great! The flight crew moved a very tall gentleman and his companion which allowed us to have more space which was nice. Overall, good experience. Appreciated the blanket and pillow.

I was uncomfortably cold on the plane. Other than that it was uneventful and therefore as enjoyable as a plane ride can be.

Food was surprisingly good but the WiFi was not great

My flight was extremely cold. I had a jacket and a cover was left in each seat. The cover was extremely thin and I have a disability, fibromyalgia and arthrithis and AC air is the worst. I closed my vent and my husbands vent and it still was frigid. I asked the attendant if I could get another cover and she quickly almost dismissively and totally unconcerned stating, (I quote) (one per chair) and walked off so quickly that I didn't get a chance to explain to her that I literally have adisability. I didnt want to make a seen so I set on that flight for over 5 hours in pain, joints locking up and extremely uncomfortable. When my fibromyalgia flares up my joints not only ache but they will lock up also and it takes me days to get back to my regular self even though I take medication for it. I felt like it would not have hurt anyone at all for her to just give me an extra cover because I'm sure they have all types of medical issues in people that fly every day.

Not a "Delta" issue, but a JFK issue: We booked a connecting flight with 3 1/2 hours between to clearn immigration and customs. Our inbound flight (BCN to JFK) was on the taxiway 45 minutes which ate into our layover time. Immigtration was insanely quick with the CBP MPC app; however, clearing TSA (again, after we were ALREADY cleared in Spain on the inbound international flight) took over 95 minutes. This left us with 10 minutes before boarding the connecting flight (JFK to SAN) to walk to the far end of Terminal 4 and try to find food. We didn't find any food that could promise to serve us in under 10 minutes so we boarded the Delta flight after coming off a plance and an 8-hour flight knowing that we wouldn't be served any food on the next 5 1/2 hour flight. I feel like Delta needs to put pressure on the JFK TSA to open more screening stations (by our count, we saw only 5 scanners open and a line of - as we said - over 90 minutes. The insult is that we WERE ALREADY SCREENED through TSA, but as you come off one flight into the USA, you have to go through the whole process again. It seems like if you have a connecting flight, there should be a way to pass through immigration and customs without needing to return through TSA.

There are 4 flights in consecutive gates with about the same departure time. Two flights were boarding at the same time. One was delayed or boarding would be happening at the same time. I am not sure what Delta and LAX need to do to have a better layout at the end of Terminal 2

5 hours of delay that could've been much shorter if Delta had taken the 1 hour delay they imposed on the flight before boarding to run any of the plane checks required for flight to find the hydraulic issue that required nearly 3 hours to fix. $24 of meal credit buys a sandwich and a soft drink. Poor communication within the terminal about what gate we'd be re-boarding from and when we'd be re-boarding.

The entertainment and wifi mostly didn't work on this flight.

Terrible entertainment system - kept freezing and audio kept cutting out. Snacks were mediocre at best for a 5 hour flight.

I am still upset that my bag was lost on a recent trip to Rome ; we were inconvenienced and out €150 Euros ; delta has refused to reimburse us

The flight was comfortable with the exit row and great service

Plane was crowded and even when we hit altitude, the plane was hot, not enough air flow.

Ok. Get a different kosher caterer. The food was odd.

The crew was fantastic. They were there whenever we needed. The wifi didn’t work which was brutal on an 11 hour flight. The onboard entertainment was boring. Nothing of interest

Wonderful and fast TSA checkpoint. The line was fast and our gate was close by

We tried to upgrade to economy premium but were told this was not possible as we had booked through United Airlines (and Air Canada was operating the flight). This seemed silly given there was ample space in economy premium. Additionally, we had to wait almost 1.5 hours upon arrival to taxi to the gate. Otherwise, the crew were very pleasant and passengers were friendly.

Great. Food going from Australia to the US was better than other way around, but still needs improvement in terms of quality and quantity!!!

I feel bad, but Swiss airlines is not an airlines I will ever fly again. Their cabins are basic, seats are extremely uncomfortable, crew is a hit or a miss with service. What's worse is how they make you feel they are there to make money and not make your travel needs be met or make your travel a pleasure. They charge for 2nd bags, seat selection and felt like a budget arinines frontier/spirit airline attitude and approach. Their business class is from the early 2000s, basic. Additionally, planes going to India, are old, falling apart and not maintained. Even the crew mentioned this is typical of the airline having older planes going to India. Panels detached and loose or stuck with duct tape, seats scruffed up and dirty, seatbelts roughed up. The scariest thing was when I saw a window panel next to where I was sitting loose and dangling. The crew mentioned it's only cosmetic and assured the integrity of the plane was inspected by the maintenance crew. This is where they confessed about planes going to India being old. I UNFORTUNATELY would NOT recommend Swiss airlines to anyone and will NEVER fly with them again!

Change cabin crew assisting business class. Not taking care, ignoring requests and calls. Never had such an experience in business class.

The ANA crew and their members were all extremely nice and caring. Shout out to the crews for working on Christmas and New Years. Y'all the real MVP

Dear Aer Lingus Customer Care, I am writing to formally raise a complaint regarding my recent experience on Aer Lingus flight EI53 from Dublin to Seattle on 22/08/2025. Both my wife and I were seated in 15D, 15E directly under a faulty air conditioning unit. Even though the unit was switched off, cold air continued seeping through the sides and blew directly onto us for the entire duration of the flight (over 9 hours). We reported the issue to the cabin crew, but the only attempted solution was placing a piece of food-packaging sticker over the vent. Unsurprisingly, this had no effect. When we pressed further, the crew told us: “It is hard to fix it because we don’t have an engineer on board.” As a result, my wife and I remained exposed to constant cold airflow for the whole flight, and both of us became unwell afterwards, experiencing chills, sore throat and fever at the end of the flight. This has caused significant distress, disrupted our work plans. This experience highlights both a serious maintenance issue and a lack of adequate care for passengers. We therefore request: A full investigation into the defective AC system on this aircraft. An explanation of why no effective remedy (such as reseating us) was provided. Compensation for the illness and disruption caused to both myself and my wife. We ask for a full written response within 28 days. Should this matter not be satisfactorily resolved, we are prepared to escalate the complaint to the Irish Aviation Authority and Commission for Aviation Regulation and other relevant authorities. Thank you for your urgent attention to this matter. Sincerely, Temuujin Tuvshingal Myagmarsuren Ganbold

Not JetBlue's fault but Aer Lingus never explained how to transfer to JetBlue.

We had a long delay leaving IOM. No food or drunk service as it is a short flight. Shuttled by bus from terminal to plane with packed in conditions on bus.

It was my first transatlantic flight with Aer Lingus. Very enjoyable. Thank you for making international travel enjoyable again.

The space between seats was reduced even further. Could not even open the tray table fully and got compressed the moment the front guy reclined. For a long haul flight it was extremely uncomfortable.

Not satisfying due to loss Luguage for 4days. Damage Luguage that had no way to fill up a report for and me as a client to spend more money and time to replace it. Thank you for soliciting my opinion, but it was unfortunately a very disappointing experience. Stephanie Zvi

We booked a flight from FCO(Rome) with a stop over at DUB(Dublin) going to JFK. Boarding from Rome was kind of chaotic since the airport I guess is very small and we needed to shuttle to the airplane. The gate agent just let everyone and anyone go without using the sections so that took a lot longer than usual boarding. From drinking to JFk boarding was good and organized. Amazingly the flights was very smooth sailing and we’ve flown American big airplane to small companies before. The aircraft’s itself is on the older side, can’t complain tho because the plane ride wa smooth. For a 3 hour plane ride, nothing was complimentary. But for the longer leg of the plane complimentary snacks, meals and drinks were provided which was great. The food wasn’t bad either. I would fly with them again, great price and good service.

Everything went well. I made my connection which is always a concern.

I appteciate the very courteous staff. The flight was good. Something that wasn't good was that my bag was only checked as far as Dublin and I had a connecting flight to Vienna. (That was a mistake the ORD desk made.) Fortunately the desk at DUB was able to re-tag without me having to re-check in (which initially it seemed I might have to do.)

I wish Aer Lingus offered free wifi and had power outlets at the seats. Overall, the flight was good. Seat back entertainment had some interesting options. Food and snack options were mediocre at best. I enjoyed the canned red wine.

Seat very cramped, could not recline. No cheese with meal. Staff very helpful.

They don’t give information on why a flight is delayed in a timely manner. Very frustrating.

Food was terrible. They ran out of options and gave me a bland undercooked pasta and veggies. Only middle seat was available to select although I paid extra. Baggage delayed at destination. Flight attendants not really helpful.

One one boarding scanner was working to scan 400+ passengers to an Airbus 380. Food in premium economy was mediocre.

The flight crew was friendly and accommodating. I witnessed one of the flight attendants deal with a difficult flyer with extreme calm and compassion. I was so annoyed with the passenger and so impressed by the flight attendant. His quick action de-escalated what could have been a major incident. He was awesome.

I was told in Florence my bag would go directly to Indianapolis. I had to wait to get it. Then security in EWR was slow so I missed my flight as United would not allow me on the plane even though it was still on the tarmac and the door to the tunnel was open. I blame both Lufthansa and United for refusing to allow me on board a plane that was clearly still on the tarmac. Behind me two grandparents and their ten year old grandson were on same flight from Munich to EWR. They were refused to board the United flight. So we had to sit for 12 hours in airport until next flight. No compensation has been offered either by Lufthansa or United.

Flight was delayed and luggage was delivered day after arrival. In Bilbao they told me day after would be delivered faster if I went to Bilbao to get my own bags so I did. Wasted my morning.

The food that was served was superb!!! Awesome snacks!!! Frequent drink service!!! To me, this was shocking. I took a British Airways flight from Denver to London for the first leg of my trip and the food was horrendous. Thank you for keeping us fed and satiated on such a long flight!!!!

Good legroom. Attentive crew. Wine quality poor, you can do better

Never happened. Flight was delayed. Had to be re rojyed

We missed the connection because we had to wait for a shuttle from the plane to the Terminal. Also, we needed assistance and none was available.

When we arrived at the airport - 1st step - printing out your boarding pass - no issue. Not long lines as these machines. 2nd step - processing your bag drop off. There was only one associate there to help 10 kiosks. We had a family in front of us for 20 minutes trying to work on the machine and figure out every step for 4 pieces of luggage. My husband alerted the associate who was able to assist the family. Highly suggest that there are more associates to assist in this process. Besides this issue, security check went very quickly. Our flight was direct to Philadelphia. We had to carry our bags down two flights of steps, then out to the tarmac to a bus, then carry our bags up two flights of stairs to the plane. No one on the flight was expecting that long trek. I could see some people were struggling a bit. All in all - great flight crew, plane was clean and food was great!

There were no gluten-free vegan options available, so food was very limited on this flight, and some of the crew weren’t especially helpful about it. To make matters worse, a passenger was sick on board, and although the area was cleaned, the smell lingered for the rest of the journey. On top of that, we ended up circling for an extra hour, which only made the unpleasant situation drag on even longer.

Checking in prior on line and wait time at Gatwick was terrible. I would rate a big fat ZERO.

There was a slight delay. Otherwise, everything else was satisfactory.

The company that I bought my tickets through, Cheapflightsfares, failed to provide my confirmation information in a timely manner, so I was unable to check on at the country and therefore unable to make my flight. As a matter of fact, I STILL have not received the confirmation. After having read more and more reviews about the company, Cheapflightsfares appears to have scammed hundreds of hopeful travelers out of thousands of dollars. Please look into this company and, for the sake of anyone planning their next trip, stop allowing them to do business through you.

I checked in to bags, one arrived one was delayed. I did not receive the bag for 4 days - arrived on Tuesday, received bag on Saturday!

It was ok. Our flight was delayed 2 hours, and then again on arrival. The explanation given felt feeble.

The plane was known to be late in advance of takeoff. My guess is that it was known to be late at 11am or 5 hours before scheduled takeoff time. We were late to leave and with a wheelchair and the a cart, we only made it to gate. We raced! Inside plane, all was great

The booking agent, cheapflightsfares, messed up, and the information for the seats we paid extra for was not sent to American Airlines. We were separated on the return flight and sent to the lowest economy section. The flight attendant helped arrange seating at the back of the plane to allow my wife and me to sit together.

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