$413 Cheap Flights from Munich (MUC) to Los Angeles (LAX)

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Cheap Flights from Munich to Los Angeles (MUC-LAX)

Prices were available within the past 7 days and start at $413 for one-way flights and $530 for round trip, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

Condor
Tue, Apr 29 - Tue, May 13
MUC
Munich
LAX
Los Angeles
$530 Roundtrip, found 4 days ago
$530
Roundtrip
found 4 days ago
Select Condor flight, departing Tue, Apr 29 from Munich to Los Angeles, returning Tue, May 13, priced at $530 found 4 days ago
American Airlines
Tue, Sep 16 - Mon, Sep 29
MUC
Munich
LAX
Los Angeles
$561 Roundtrip, found 9 hours ago
$561
Roundtrip
found 9 hours ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Tue, Sep 16 from Munich to Los Angeles, returning Mon, Sep 29, priced at $561 found 9 hours ago
Iberia
Wed, May 21 - Wed, May 28
MUC
Munich
LAX
Los Angeles
$587 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$587
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select Iberia flight, departing Wed, May 21 from Munich to Los Angeles, returning Wed, May 28, priced at $587 found 1 day ago
Scandinavian Airlines
Tue, Sep 16 - Mon, Sep 29
MUC
Munich
LAX
Los Angeles
$631 Roundtrip, found 9 hours ago
$631
Roundtrip
found 9 hours ago
Select Scandinavian Airlines flight, departing Tue, Sep 16 from Munich to Los Angeles, returning Mon, Sep 29, priced at $631 found 9 hours ago
Lufthansa
Tue, Jun 10 - Sun, Jul 13
MUC
Munich
LAX
Los Angeles
$633 Roundtrip, found 5 days ago
$633
Roundtrip
found 5 days ago
Select Lufthansa flight, departing Tue, Jun 10 from Munich to Los Angeles, returning Sun, Jul 13, priced at $633 found 5 days ago
TAP Portugal
Sun, Sep 21 - Sun, Oct 12
MUC
Munich
LAX
Los Angeles
$639 Roundtrip, found 2 days ago
$639
Roundtrip
found 2 days ago
Select TAP Portugal flight, departing Sun, Sep 21 from Munich to Los Angeles, returning Sun, Oct 12, priced at $639 found 2 days ago
Lufthansa
Tue, Jun 10 - Sun, Jul 13
MUC
Munich
LAX
Los Angeles
$646 Roundtrip, found 5 days ago
$646
Roundtrip
found 5 days ago
Select Lufthansa flight, departing Tue, Jun 10 from Munich to Los Angeles, returning Sun, Jul 13, priced at $646 found 5 days ago
ITA Airways
Thu, May 1 - Wed, May 7
MUC
Munich
LAX
Los Angeles
$648 Roundtrip, found 2 days ago
$648
Roundtrip
found 2 days ago
Select ITA Airways flight, departing Thu, May 1 from Munich to Los Angeles, returning Wed, May 7, priced at $648 found 2 days ago
Swiss International Air Lines
Tue, Jun 10 - Sun, Jul 13
MUC
Munich
LAX
Los Angeles
$650 Roundtrip, found 5 days ago
$650
Roundtrip
found 5 days ago
Select Swiss International Air Lines flight, departing Tue, Jun 10 from Munich to Los Angeles, returning Sun, Jul 13, priced at $650 found 5 days ago
Aer Lingus
Fri, May 16 - Sun, May 25
MUC
Munich
LAX
Los Angeles
$653 Roundtrip, found 7 hours ago
$653
Roundtrip
found 7 hours ago
Select Aer Lingus flight, departing Fri, May 16 from Munich to Los Angeles, returning Sun, May 25, priced at $653 found 7 hours ago
Flights from Munich (MUC) to Los Angeles (LAX)
Origin airport
Franz Josef Strauss Intl.
Destination airport
Los Angeles Intl.
Airlines serving
Aer Lingus, Air Canada, Air France, American Airlines, Austrian Airlines, British Airways, Brussels Airlines, Condor, Delta, ITA Airways, Iberia, Icelandair, KLM, LOT-Polish Airlines, Lufthansa, Scandinavian Airlines, Swiss International Air Lines, Turkish Airlines, United, Virgin Atlantic
Roundtrip price
$530
Distance
5974 mi

Munich to Los Angeles Flights

The cheapest times to fly from Munich to Los Angeles

On average, Thursday can be the cheapest time to fly, according to data from the Airlines Reporting Corporation (ARC), one of the world's biggest databases for global airline sales. The data reveals that you could save up to 16% by flying on a Thursday—the cheapest day to travel on average—instead of a Sunday—the most expensive. Some of the most affordable flights from Munich to Los Angeles are during the month of April. You can find some of the cheapest flights from Munich to Los Angeles with Expedia's search tool and vast selection of airlines.

The best time to book a flight from Munich to Los Angeles

Sunday is one of the best days to book for cheap flights from Munich to Los Angeles: Tickets reserved on a Sunday cost between 6% and 13% less than those reserved on a Friday, according to ARC data. The data also suggests booking early can also lead to cheaper airfares. You could save 24% by buying your tickets for domestic flights at least a month in advance and 10% by booking international flights 2 months in advance.

How to find cheap round-trip tickets from Munich to Los Angeles

Being flexible with your dates and using Expedia's Price Drop Protection and Price Tracking features are some of the best ways of finding a cheap ticket from Munich to Los Angeles in 2025. You can also book with separate airlines for your outbound and return journeys, from $413 one-way. Expedia also offers Price Drop Protection, so if the cost of your airfare goes down after booking, you'll receive a credit for the difference*. This is available for a small fee, and is free to One Key Gold and Platinum tier members.

Expedia's Price Tracking feature means you can stay on top of airfares without manually checking every day. It sends you automated price alerts for cheap Munich to Los Angeles flights and uses historical data to indicate when the best time to book is. Download Expedia's free app to activate this handy tool in a few easy taps.

You could also save big by booking one of Expedia's vacation packages. Bundling together your Munich to Los Angeles airfare with your accommodations and car rental is often cheaper than booking everything separately. There’s also One Key, Expedia's generous rewards program. Join for free and you could earn One Key cash on most bookings to save on future adventures.

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Disclaimer: ARC The statistics are based on average round-trip ticket prices between January and August 2023. The percentages you see are averages.

Frequently asked questions

How much does a flight from Franz Josef Strauss Intl. Airport (MUC) to Los Angeles Intl. Airport (LAX) cost?
Score cheap return tickets from Franz Josef Strauss Intl. Airport (MUC) to Los Angeles Intl. Airport (LAX) starting at $649. Grab your seat and be on your way. This information is based on the cheapest price found on Expedia for this return journey departing within the next three months. This airfare is for a Lufthansa flight leaving MUC on May 11 2025 and touching down at LAX. The price was last updated on April 23 2025 and has not changed since.
What is the cheapest month to fly from MUC to LAX?
The cheapest flights from MUC to LAX are usually during off-peak season, when demand is lower. To save money, avoid flying during public holidays, school breaks and major local events.
Which airlines fly direct from Franz Josef Strauss Intl. Airport (MUC) to Los Angeles Intl. Airport (LAX)?
When flying out of Franz Josef Strauss Intl. Airport (MUC), you can catch a nonstop flight to Los Angeles Intl. Airport (LAX) with Lufthansa.
What is the cheapest airline that flies from MUC to LAX?
With prices as low as $1844 for a one-way journey from MUC to LAX, Lufthansa is currently the cheapest airline on this route. This fare is based on the lowest price found on Expedia departing within the next three months. The flight takes off from MUC on July 4 2025. Prices were last updated on April 23 2025 and have not changed since.
How many flights per day from Franz Josef Strauss Intl. Airport (MUC) to Los Angeles Intl. Airport (LAX)?
On average, you can take your pick of 6 nonstop flights taking off from Franz Josef Strauss Intl. Airport (MUC) to Los Angeles Intl. Airport (LAX) per week. If you can’t find one that works for your schedule, consider booking a flight that has a layover. Customize your search on Expedia to include one stop or more and select the best alternative.
What are the most popular departure times for flights from Franz Josef Strauss Intl. Airport (MUC) to Los Angeles Intl. Airport (LAX)?
Flights between MUC and LAX tend to be busiest at 12 PM. If you’d like a more relaxed trip and possibly cheaper tickets, look for a time outside the usual busy windows.
What day of the week has the most flights from MUC to LAX?
If you fly on a Friday, you’ll get the largest range of choices for flights from Franz Josef Strauss Intl. Airport (MUC) to Los Angeles Intl. Airport (LAX).
What is the earliest flight from Franz Josef Strauss Intl. Airport (MUC) to Los Angeles Intl. Airport (LAX)?
Hop on the earliest flight at around 12:05PM UTC+1, departing from Franz Josef Strauss Intl. Airport (MUC). You’ll be flying for about 12h 10m, landing at Los Angeles Intl. Airport (LAX) at approximately 3:15PM UTC-8.
How long does it take to fly from Franz Josef Strauss Intl. Airport (MUC) to Los Angeles Intl. Airport (LAX)?
The average flight time from MUC to LAX is 12 hours and 10 minutes, covering a total distance of 6,000 mi.
What is the best time to fly from Franz Josef Strauss Intl. Airport (MUC) to Los Angeles Intl. Airport (LAX)?
Choose a flight from Franz Josef Strauss Intl. Airport (MUC) to Los Angeles Intl. Airport (LAX) that takes off before 3 PM to reduce the risk of cancellations and delays. Departures later than this are on average 22% more likely to be canceled.**Most reliable time of the day and month to travel recommendation is based on January through August 2024 flight status data sourced from OAG’s global flight data platform.
What airports do you fly into for Los Angeles from Franz Josef Strauss Intl. Airport (MUC)?
Los Angeles Intl. Airport (LAX) is the only airport in Los Angeles with direct flights from Franz Josef Strauss Intl. Airport (MUC). Consider the available options and find cheap fares on Expedia.
Is it cheaper to buy a plane ticket from Franz Josef Strauss Intl. Airport (MUC) to Los Angeles Intl. Airport (LAX) last-minute?
Booking your ticket from MUC to LAX shortly before your trip is generally more expensive. However, if you’re flexible with your departure times and dates, you could grab a cheap last-minute fare.
Is it cheaper to book a MUC to LAX flight and hotel package?
Securing a MUC to LAX flight and hotel package is typically cheaper than booking separately. With Expedia, you can enjoy the convenience of organizing your travels all in one place. Choose from our impressive range of hotels and then add flights, activities and car rentals to your booking. Bundle it all together, and you could save hundreds of dollars.
Can I cancel or change the date of my flight from Franz Josef Strauss Intl. Airport (MUC) to Los Angeles Intl. Airport (LAX)?
In most instances, you’re able to reschedule or cancel your MUC to LAX flight. However, additional fees may apply, especially if you made your booking more than 24 hours ago. Double-check your itinerary for the airline’s rules and fees on flight changes, or if you’d like further information, head to our Customer Service portal.

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