Flying from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Munich Airport (MUC): what you need to know
Hop on a direct flight from Los Angeles International Airport to Munich Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 11 hours 5 minutes.
The timezone in Munich is UTC+1, which is nine hours ahead of Los Angeles.
Choose from seven weekly Los Angeles International Airport to Munich Airport flights. The 17:30 departure with Lufthansa is the earliest available. Lufthansa operates the latest service of the day at 18:30.
Your LAX to MUC flight won't wait if you're running late, so be at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
Travelling during a peak month like July? Public holidays and other high seasons can lead to longer queues and delays at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Lufthansa is your gateway to discovering Munich (and perhaps some other exciting corners of Germany!). Browse the direct flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Munich Airport offered by this carrier.
Most travellers choose to travel with Lufthansa on this route.
The carrier with the top on-time arrival performance for LAX to MUC flights is Lufthansa.
If you'd like to explore another city along the way, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Los Angeles International Airport to Munich Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between LAX and MUC:
Beijing Capital Airport
Frankfurt am Main Airport
Copenhagen Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Munich Airport (MUC)
At the moment, $480 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Los Angeles International Airport to Munich Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is $1,060. Remember that fares may change due to demand when booking.
Get cheap tickets from LAX to MUC by booking five months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for bagging a bargain.
The cheapest month for flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Munich Airport is October. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest prices if you have flexible travel dates.
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Find the right flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Munich Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by airline, arrival and departure times, and journey duration.
Handy information about Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
LAX is located at One World Way.
Los Angeles International Airport gets top marks for its on-time performance. 80% of flights that depart LAX arrive at their destination on time.
Los Angeles International Airport is about 29 kilometres from central Los Angeles. If you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving from the centre, it'll take you 35 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Planning to take public transport? Expect a journey time of around 1 hour.
Searching for a handy hotel near LAX? If you've booked an early flight from Los Angeles International Airport to Munich Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Munich Airport (MUC)
Consider booking a hotel close to MUC if you're taking a late Los Angeles International Airport to Munich Airport flight. Settle into one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Begin your adventure by picking up a Munich Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from OK Mobility, Alamo or Sixt to explore Munich and beyond.
Lock in the lowest price by booking your vehicle from Munich Airport about two weeks ahead of your departure.
Getting from Munich Airport (MUC) to central Munich
From Munich Airport, Munich is approximately 40 kilometres away. It takes around 40 minutes to reach the centre by car.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey of about 40 minutes.
When to fly to Munich Airport (MUC)
The quietest month for a flight from Los Angeles International Airport to Munich Airport is March, while September is the busiest. Choose the best time to visit Munich based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.
Lock in your flight from Los Angeles International Airport to Munich Airport for July if you want to visit Munich during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 11ºC and 26ºC.
January sees average temperatures of between -8ºC and 6ºC. Search for cheap tickets from LAX to MUC around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of Germany
Munich is always a good idea, but there are so many other corners of Germany just waiting to be explored. About 499 kilometres north-west of Munich, a trip to Essen will keep you on the go. Check out popular attractions like PACT Zollverein, Philharmonie Essen and Red Dot Design Museum.
If there's time to check out another major destination in Germany, consider Stuttgart, roughly 193 kilometres north-west of Munich. Mercedes-Benz Museum, Porsche Museum and State Gallery of Stuttgart are among the biggest draws.




