How long does a flight from Munich to Los Angeles take?

Direct flights cover the 5,971 miles separating Munich to Los Angeles in about 12h 00m .

How many flights are there between Munich and Los Angeles per day?

There is a maximum of 1 direct flight a day that takes off from Munich and lands in Los Angeles, with an average flight time of 12h 00m. The most common departure time is 12:00 and most flights take off in the morning. Each week, there are 7 flights.

What is the cheapest flight from Munich to Los Angeles?

In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Munich to Los Angeles was £523 for a one-way ticket and £476 for a return.

What’s the earliest departure time from Munich to Los Angeles?

Early birds can take the earliest flight from Munich at 12:15 and will be landing in Los Angeles at 15:15.

What’s the latest departure time from Munich to Los Angeles?

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from Munich to Los Angeles jets off at 12:15 and lands at 15:15.

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

All the following airlines offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Munich to Los Angeles flight route: Lufthansa, United Airlines, Brussels Airlines, Austrian Airlines, SWISS, and Air Canada.

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

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

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

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

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

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 Los Angeles.

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

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

Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to Los Angeles with an airline and back to Munich with another airline.

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

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

What is the cheapest stopover airport when flying from Munich to Los Angeles?

Flights via Dublin (DUB) offer the most affordable fares, with an average price of £471 for a return.

What is the most popular stopover airport when flying from Munich to Los Angeles?

Dublin (DUB) is the top choice – 67% of KAYAK users who clicked on one-stop flights from Munich to Los Angeles picked an itinerary connecting there.

Which stopover airport has the quickest connection when flying from Munich to Los Angeles?

If you prefer a quick connection, London (LHR) often has the shortest stopovers from Munich to Los Angeles, with an average time of 1h 33m .

Which stopover airport offers the shortest total travel time from Munich to Los Angeles?

Consider flying via London (LHR) for the shortest journey. The average one-way travel time for flights connecting there is 14h 55m .

How often are flights from Munich to Los Angeles delayed?

Weekly flights between Munich and Los Angeles historically see delays in approximately 21% of cases , with the average delay over the past year being 105 minutes.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Munich to Los Angeles flights?

Based on our data, Lufthansa have experienced the fewest delays on this route in the past 12 months, with only about 21% of their flights encountering any delays.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Statistically, Thursday is the day of the week with the fewest delays on this flight route, while Sunday has typically experienced more delays than other days.

What is the most punctual flight time for Munich to Los Angeles flights?

Typically, flights leaving in the morning tend to face fewer delays, whereas flights in the early afternoon have historically encountered delays more often.

Which cabin class options are there for flights between Munich and Los Angeles?

There is only one cabin class option available for the route, which is Economy . Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Munich to Los Angeles?

In the past 5 days, the cheapest return tickets from Munich to Los Angeles were found on Delta (£476) and Virgin Atlantic (£484).

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At Munich, arrive early; gate access can take time before Los Angeles flights.

For boarding, allow extra time; T2 can feel far from T1 at Munich Airport.

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Shortest trip • 14h 55m (one-way)

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Thu, 8 Oct - Mon, 19 Oct

09:25 - 14:45MUC Munich Franz Josef Strauss-LAX Los Angeles

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17h 15m2 stops San Francisco Paris Charles de Gaulle

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09:25 - 14:45MUC Munich Franz Josef Strauss-LAX Los Angeles

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13h 55m1 stop Paris Charles de Gaulle

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17h 57m2 stops Salt Lake City Paris Charles de Gaulle

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Thu, 8 Oct - Thu, 15 Oct

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16h 20m2 stops Seattle/Tacoma Intl Paris Charles de Gaulle

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Wed, 21 Oct - Wed, 4 Nov

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Thu, 1 Oct - Wed, 14 Oct

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17h 00m2 stops Boston Logan Intl Paris Charles de Gaulle

£481Delta

Thu, 1 Oct - Wed, 14 Oct

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15h 25m1 stop Paris Charles de Gaulle

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15h 35m1 stop Paris Charles de Gaulle

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24h 30m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

£483Delta

Thu, 1 Oct - Wed, 14 Oct

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0h 10m2 stops Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

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15h 15m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

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Sat, 19 Sep - Sat, 26 Sep

10:25 - 19:26MUC Munich Franz Josef Strauss-LAX Los Angeles

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15h 55m1 stop Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

£485Delta

Mon, 21 Sep - Thu, 8 Oct

07:00 - 14:45MUC Munich Franz Josef Strauss-LAX Los Angeles

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Mon, 21 Sep - Mon, 5 Oct

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17h 05m1 stop Paris Charles de Gaulle

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Mon, 21 Sep - Tue, 6 Oct

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21h 55m2 stops Frankfurt am Main Denver Intl

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£562United Airlines

Mon, 21 Sep - Mon, 5 Oct

06:30 - 15:58MUC Munich Franz Josef Strauss-LAX Los Angeles

18h 28m2 stops Paris Charles de Gaulle San Francisco

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18h 01m2 stops Salt Lake City Paris Charles de Gaulle

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11:30 - 18:25MUC Munich Franz Josef Strauss-LAX Los Angeles

15h 55m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

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£570United Airlines

Fri, 18 Sep - Sun, 11 Oct

11:30 - 20:25MUC Munich Franz Josef Strauss-LAX Los Angeles

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£571United Airlines

Mon, 21 Sep - Mon, 5 Oct

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17h 00m2 stops Boston Logan Intl Paris Charles de Gaulle

£611Delta

Sat, 19 Sep - Sat, 3 Oct

12:20 - 20:23MUC Munich Franz Josef Strauss-LAX Los Angeles

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Wed, 21 Oct - Sun, 25 Oct

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£564United Airlines

Thu, 1 Oct - Wed, 14 Oct

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Booking Insights

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.

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How much is a return flight from Munich to Los Angeles?

Flight prices are below average for this route right now.

Flights to Los Angeles from Munich usually cost between £536 and £696 in October.
The lowest price found in the past 5 days was £476 on Delta (8 Oct–19 Oct).

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

The cheapest month for flights from Munich to Los Angeles is February, where tickets cost £550 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and July, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is £770 and £722 respectively.

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

Yes, flying with a stopover may cost you more time, but you can also save money on the route, with a 2 stops stopover the cheapest option at £489 on average.

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

To get a below average price on the flight from Munich to Los Angeles, you should book around 3 weeks before departure, which saves you about 29% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 25 weeks before departure.

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PatrickFlew with Lufthansa-May 2025

Arrive early. There are a lot of flights and a lot of steps before getting to your gate.

AmrFlew with United Airlines-Aug 2024

Boarding takes long time and traveling from T2 is far away from T1

What is the cheapest flight from Munich to Los Angeles?
In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Munich to Los Angeles was £523 for a one-way ticket and £476 for a return.
Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Munich to Los Angeles?
All the following airlines offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Munich to Los Angeles flight route: Lufthansa, United Airlines, Brussels Airlines, Austrian Airlines, SWISS, and Air Canada.
Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Munich to Los Angeles?
The Airbus A380-800 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Munich to Los Angeles flight route.
On which days can I fly direct from Munich to Los Angeles?
There are direct flights from Munich to Los Angeles on a daily basis.
How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Munich to Los Angeles?
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 Los Angeles.
How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Munich to Los Angeles?
KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Los Angeles from Munich 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 Los Angeles?
Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to Los Angeles with an airline and back to Munich with another airline.
What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Munich to Los Angeles?
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 Los Angeles from Munich up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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