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3 airlines operate flights between Zurich and Munich. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

• SWISS
• Lufthansa
• Air Dolomiti

Flights from Zurich to Munich usually depart from Zurich (ZRH) and arrive at Munich Franz Josef Strauss (MUC).

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• SWISS: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Lufthansa: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Air Dolomiti: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so travelers should check the fare details before booking.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Zurich to Munich:

• Economy Class
• Business Class

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $244 round-trip via Frankfurt am Main (FRA), compared to $316 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $28–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Embraer 190 E2 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by SWISS and Lufthansa. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A220-300 variants.

Connecting flights from Zurich to Munich most commonly pass through:

• Frankfurt am Main (FRA) - 79% of one-stop connections
• Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) - 21% of one-stop connections
Together, these airports account for 100% of one-stop bookings on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 48% on the Zurich to Munich route. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at $258 round-trip on average, while Wednesday is the most expensive at $491, a difference of $233. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Zurich to Munich route, 17% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 28 minutes.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Zurich to Munich flights, with 34% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 34%, evening flights for 16%, and night flights for 16%.

Some of the most popular sights in Munich are Oktoberfest, Munich City Centre and München Hauptbahnhof. These are among the most viewed places in Munich on KAYAK.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Zurich to Munich:

• Earliest: departs at 7:15 am and lands at 8:13 am
• Latest: departs at 9:15 pm and lands at 10:13 pm.

The flight takes about 0h 58m.

A nonstop flight from Zurich to Munich takes 0h 58m, covering 162 miles.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

One-way fares from Zurich to Munich are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $107, which is 63% below the typical average for this route.

SWISS is slightly above the route average for timely arrivals, while Air Dolomiti has a lower on-time arrival rate. On-time arrival rates on Zurich to Munich flights are:

• SWISS: 89% on time
• Air Dolomiti: 84% on time
• Lufthansa: 76% on time

Overall, flights on this route are on time 83% of the time on average.

Evening flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

Flying via Frankfurt am Main (FRA) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 3h 30m, compared with 4h 04m via Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS).

Munich Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $14 for economy cars. Top options include:
· Flex To Go
· Europcar
· Alamo
· Avis
· Sixt

Round-trip flights from Zurich to Munich range from $246 to $437, with an average of $309 over the past 12 months. Anything below $246 counts as a good deal.