Flying from Los Angeles to Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC): What you need to know
There are a couple of airports you can fly out of in Los Angeles. Explore your options departing from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) or Van Nuys Airport (VNY) when booking your flight from Los Angeles to Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC).
The average duration of a direct Los Angeles to Franz Josef Strauss Airport flight is 11 hours 10 minutes.
The timezone in Munich is UTC+1, which is eight hours ahead of Los Angeles. Franz Josef Strauss Airport is located in Munich.
You can pick from 7 direct flights each week between Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC). This is the busiest route, with Lufthansa offering a 5:30pm departure from LAX to MUC.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules worth sticking to. Make sure you're at the airport on time to board your flight from Los Angeles to MUC.
If you're taking off during a bank holiday or other peak period, allow for even more time. Get there two hours before domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Queues at check-in and security will be longer.
Airports in Los Angeles
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
You can book a direct flight from Los Angeles to Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC) departing from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX).
When leaving from LAX, you can take a direct flight from Los Angeles to Franz Josef Strauss Airport with Lufthansa.
Lufthansa sees the most traveller bookings for flights from LAX to MUC.
With 68.97% of services arriving as scheduled, Lufthansa is the highest-rated carrier for punctuality on this route.
Stopovers are the ideal opportunity to break up your journey and possibly even explore another city. When browsing cheap flights from Los Angeles to MUC leaving from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to find out where you can visit along the way. Here's where you could connect through:
Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Zurich Airport (ZRH)
Travelling from central Los Angeles to LAX takes about 55 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or take a cab, you'll cover the 32 kilometres in 30 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Booked an early flight from Los Angeles to Franz Josef Strauss Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays close to Los Angeles International Airport:
Los Angeles International Airport earns top marks for its on-time performance. 81.05% of flights that depart LAX reach their destination on time.
You'll find LAX at One World Way.
Van Nuys Airport (VNY)
On public transport, you can travel from central Los Angeles to VNY in around 1 hour 40 minutes. The airport is roughly 32 kilometres away, and getting there by car will take approximately 35 minutes.
Start your holiday early with an additional night away from home. Before catching your Los Angeles to MUC flight, kick back in one of these hotels near Van Nuys Airport:
About Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Los Angeles to Franz Josef Strauss Airport. Check in to one of these accommodation options near MUC instead:
Pick up a Franz Josef Strauss Airport rental car and explore Munich and beyond with your own wheels. OK Mobility, Alamo and Sixt are top outlets to choose from here.
Booking your vehicle around two weeks in advance of your Los Angeles to Franz Josef Strauss Airport flight can help you score a better rate.
Getting from Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC) to central Munich
Franz Josef Strauss Airport to central Munich is roughly 29 kilometres. If you're getting a cab or renting a car, plan ahead to make your trip as smooth as possible. Journey times can vary based on the time of day and traffic conditions.
Travelling on public transport takes around 40 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Los Angeles to Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC)
At the moment, ر.ق. 739 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Los Angeles to Franz Josef Strauss Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is ر.ق. 1,851. Keep in mind fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
Score cheap flights from Los Angeles to MUC by booking five months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for finding a bargain.
Schedule your trip for October. That's the best month for scoring an awesome deal on Los Angeles to Franz Josef Strauss Airport tickets. If you're flexible on when you fly, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest price across every month.
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The best time to fly from Los Angeles to Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC)
Think about the kind of holiday you want when deciding the best time to fly. February is the quietest month to go to Munich. July is when most people book flights from Los Angeles to Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC), which may be perfect if you're after more excitement.
Lock in a Los Angeles to MUC flight ticket departing in July if you want to explore the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Munich to range from 11ºC to 26ºC.
Look for cheap tickets from Los Angeles to Franz Josef Strauss Airport in January if you'd rather travel when it's cooler. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -8ºC and 6ºC.
More about Munich
Start your Munich trip off on the right foot by choosing the ideal place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Los Angeles to Franz Josef Strauss Airport, explore our range of hotels including:
All great adventures should include some sightseeing. Münchner Oktoberfest, Marienplatz and Theresienwiese are must-visits when exploring Munich.
Explore more of Germany
Munich is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other corners of Germany you'll want to see. About 193 kilometres west of Munich, a trip to Stuttgart will keep your itinerary packed. Start with leading attractions like Porsche Museum, Mercedes-Benz Museum and Marienplatz.
Around 274 kilometres north-west of Munich, Mannheim is another essential stop in Germany. Start your sightseeing at Baroque Palace Mannheim, NTM National Theatre Mannheim and Reiss-Engelhorn-Museen Mannheim.
