Best time to go: what is the RIGHT price for a round-trip flight to Munich (from: Los Angeles )

The average price to go to Munich from Los Angeles airport is $ 1148 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 908 (in february) and $ 1540 (in july), which is a saving of $ 241 or a surplus of $ 392 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.

The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $702 to $756 and it is generally more economical to leave on a wednesday and return on a wednesday on a flight with 1 or more layovers.

Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to Munich before booking your flight.

If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your Los Angeles -Munich plane ticket.

How are these data calculated?

We have studied a sample of 63999 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Munich from Los Angeles and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.

Average price depending on the departure month

Data analysis:

By leaving in february, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 908, saving $ 241 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 1148). Conversely, july will be the most expensive ($ 1540).

Flight Los Angeles -Munich: when is the best time to go for the best price?

Month Good price* Average price Our opinion
January$ 759 $ 942 good price
February$ 728 $ 908 very good price
March$ 737 $ 958 good price
April$ 738 $ 958 good price
May$ 831 $ 1127 fair price
June$ 1117 $ 1470 high price
July$ 1217 $ 1540 very high price
August$ 1114 $ 1358 high price
September$ 932 $ 1189 fair price
October$ 874 $ 1117 fair price
November$ 816 $ 996 good price
December$ 914 $ 1213 fair price

*great price to buy your plane ticket: if you see this price or cheaper during your flight search, go for it and buy it!

Price breakdown to travel from Los Angeles to Munich

Data analysis:

The prices for flights from Los Angeles to Munich range from $594 to $1942. 3% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $594 to $648), 1% at the maximum price (from $1888 to $1942). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $756 to $810 (7% of tickets).

Cheapest airlines for the Los Angeles ->Munich flight

There are 10 companies that serve Los Angeles from Munich airport: Lufthansa, Level, United, Turkish Airlines, LOT, SAS, Vueling Airlines, Aer Lingus, Condor and norse atlantic airways (uk).

Data analysis:

Of the 63999 flights analyzed in previous years, Lufthansa was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (35% of the time) on the Los Angeles ->Munich route.

Direct flight or flight with layover?

Data analysis:

To get the best price for the Los Angeles -Munich flight, you should take a flight with one or more layovers (you will save an average of $ 539 compared to a direct flight).

Which day of the week to leave?

Data analysis:

Statistically, Los Angeles -Munich flights departing on a wednesday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a wednesday as your departure date, you can save an average of $75. On the other hand, departing on a friday may cost you an additional $123.

Which day of the week to come back?

Data analysis:

Statistically, return flights from Munich to Los Angeles departing on a wednesday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a wednesday for your return date, you will save an average of $88. Conversely, departing from Munich on a friday may cost you an additional $139.


Top prices Los Angeles -Munich

Round tripDatesPrice
Los Angeles → Munich04-10 to 23-10-2024$ 573 
Los Angeles → Munich10-10 to 23-10-2024$ 564 
Los Angeles → Munich14-10 to 23-10-2024$ 564 
Los Angeles → Munich16-10 to 23-10-2024$ 541 
Los Angeles → Munich23-10 to 30-10-2024$ 639 
Los Angeles → Munich03-11 to 17-11-2024$ 636 
Los Angeles → Munich12-11 to 23-11-2024$ 557 
Los Angeles → Munich14-11 to 26-11-2024$ 548 
Los Angeles → Munich21-11 to 26-11-2024$ 601 
Los Angeles → Munich07-01 to 18-01-2025$ 629 


When to book your flight Los Angeles - Munich to get the cheapest price?

Statistically, you will make the biggest savings by buying your plane ticket between 9 to 10 months in advance. However, you may end up paying a high price if you book between 0 to 1 month in advance.

Did you know: the price of plane tickets not only varies depending on how far in advance you book, but also on the day of the week you book! So, to maximize your chances of getting the best price for a Los Angeles -Munich flight, it is recommended to book your ticket on a saturday.

How far in advance should I buy my flight?

Data analysis:

To get the cheapest flight ticket from Los Angeles to Munich, it is recommended to buy it 9 to 10 months before departure (it is then on average 1044 $, which is a saving of 104 $ compared to the overall average price). On the other hand, if you buy your ticket 0 to 1 month in advance, you will pay the full price (312 $ more than the average price).

Depending on the departure month

The best time to buy your Los Angeles to Munich flight ticket may vary depending on your departure month. Therefore, we offer you statistics on when to book your flight month by month.

Departure on... How far in advance should I book?
January

Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 804 $)

Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 896), 3 to 4 months ($ 915), 4 to 5 months ($ 855), 5 to 6 months ($ 872), 6 to 7 months ($ 939), 7 to 8 months ($ 942), 8 to 9 months ($ 853)

February

Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 764 $)

Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 793), 4 to 5 months ($ 865), 5 to 6 months ($ 856), 6 to 7 months ($ 826), 7 to 8 months ($ 827), 9 to 10 months ($ 859)

March

Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 778 $)

Other interesting period(s): 4 to 5 months ($ 825), 5 to 6 months ($ 815)

April

Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 781 $)

Other interesting period(s): 5 to 6 months ($ 810), 6 to 7 months ($ 794), 7 to 8 months ($ 844), 8 to 9 months ($ 827), 9 to 10 months ($ 826)

May

Best time: 10 to 11 months before departure (average price: 893 $)

Other interesting period(s): 4 to 5 months ($ 1109), 5 to 6 months ($ 922), 6 to 7 months ($ 990), 7 to 8 months ($ 1010), 8 to 9 months ($ 981), 9 to 10 months ($ 920)

June

Best time: 7 to 8 months before departure (average price: 1221 $)

Other interesting period(s): 5 to 6 months ($ 1434), 6 to 7 months ($ 1229), 8 to 9 months ($ 1267), 9 to 10 months ($ 1250), 10 to 11 months ($ 1241)

July

Best time: 7 to 8 months before departure (average price: 1209 $)

Other interesting period(s): 6 to 7 months ($ 1470), 8 to 9 months ($ 1276), 9 to 10 months ($ 1247), 10 to 11 months ($ 1313)

August

Best time: 8 to 9 months before departure (average price: 1112 $)

Other interesting period(s): 7 to 8 months ($ 1279), 9 to 10 months ($ 1163), 10 to 11 months ($ 1263)

September

Best time: 9 to 10 months before departure (average price: 829 $)

Other interesting period(s): 8 to 9 months ($ 1057), 10 to 11 months ($ 957), 11 to 12 months ($ 1073)

October

Best time: 10 to 11 months before departure (average price: 855 $)

Other interesting period(s): 4 to 5 months ($ 1073), 5 to 6 months ($ 1026), 6 to 7 months ($ 1095), 7 to 8 months ($ 1018), 8 to 9 months ($ 966), 9 to 10 months ($ 894)

November

Best time: 10 to 11 months before departure (average price: 868 $)

Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 909), 3 to 4 months ($ 955), 5 to 6 months ($ 935), 6 to 7 months ($ 942), 7 to 8 months ($ 982), 8 to 9 months ($ 903), 9 to 10 months ($ 896)

December

Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 1013 $)

Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1169), 4 to 5 months ($ 1197), 6 to 7 months ($ 1188), 7 to 8 months ($ 1143)

What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?

Data analysis:

Statistically, saturday is the day when plane tickets for Los Angeles ->Munich are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a saturday, you will save $16. Conversely, by buying it on a wednesday, you may end up paying $7 more.



Los Angeles to Munich: flight price when booking today

Information: this data is not statistics but comes from real prices collected less than 7 days ago. Some months may not be available as we do not have enough data for them.

Month Current price
May 2024$ 1880
$807 to $2296
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June 2024$ 1624
$835 to $3877
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July 2024$ 1281
$874 to $2561
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August 2024$ 1030
$652 to $1462
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September 2024$ 835
$624 to $1195
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October 2024$ 821
$541 to $1242
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November 2024$ 800
$548 to $1137
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December 2024$ 997
$643 to $2390
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January 2025$ 1375
$515 to $2391
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February 2025$ 958
$734 to $1682
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March 2025$ 935
$734 to $1249
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April 2025$ 1200
$838 to $1471
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Data analysis:

Compared to the average price, july, august, september, october, november, december and march are cheaper to travel to Munich. So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!



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