Statistics on Los Angeles -Munich flights: what is the right price and when to buy your plane ticket?

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 $ 1260 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 950 (in february) and $ 1762 (in june), which is a saving of $ 310 or a surplus of $ 502 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.

The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $756 to $810 and it is generally more economical to leave on a tuesday 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 60000 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

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Data analysis:

By leaving in february, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 950, saving $ 310 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 1260). Conversely, june will be the most expensive ($ 1762).

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

Month Good price* Average price Our opinion
January$ 773 $ 1014 good price
February$ 741 $ 950 very good price
March$ 844 $ 1081 good price
April$ 919 $ 1154 good price
May$ 1056 $ 1369 fair price
June$ 1487 $ 1762 very high price
July$ 1359 $ 1676 high price
August$ 1122 $ 1384 fair price
September$ 1034 $ 1291 fair price
October$ 910 $ 1149 good price
November$ 808 $ 1018 good price
December$ 939 $ 1268 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

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Data analysis:

The prices for flights from Los Angeles to Munich range from $540 to $2051. 1% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $540 to $594), 1% at the maximum price (from $1997 to $2051). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $864 to $918 (6% of tickets).

Cheapest airlines for the Los Angeles ->Munich flight

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

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Data analysis:

Of the 60000 flights analyzed in previous years, Lufthansa was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (60% of the time) on the Los Angeles ->Munich route.

Direct flight or flight with layover?

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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 $ 522 compared to a direct flight).

Which day of the week to leave?

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Data analysis:

Statistically, Los Angeles -Munich flights departing on a tuesday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a tuesday as your departure date, you can save an average of $87. On the other hand, departing on a saturday may cost you an additional $119.

Which day of the week to come back?

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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 $97. Conversely, departing from Munich on a saturday may cost you an additional $124.

Top prices Los Angeles -Munich

Round tripDatesPrice
Los Angeles → Munich07-05 to 14-05-2025$ 551 
Los Angeles → Munich12-05 to 23-05-2025$ 719 
Los Angeles → Munich18-08 to 25-08-2025$ 671 
Los Angeles → Munich05-10 to 15-10-2025$ 678 
Los Angeles → Munich10-10 to 17-10-2025$ 674 
Los Angeles → Munich12-10 to 19-10-2025$ 670 
Los Angeles → Munich13-10 to 20-10-2025$ 671 
Los Angeles → Munich15-10 to 22-10-2025$ 671 
Los Angeles → Munich22-10 to 29-10-2025$ 659 
Los Angeles → Munich09-02 to 16-02-2026$ 691 

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 5 to 6 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?

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Data analysis:

To get the cheapest flight ticket from Los Angeles to Munich, it is recommended to buy it 5 to 6 months before departure (it is then on average 1178 $, which is a saving of 82 $ 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 (397 $ 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: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 826 $)

Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1012), 2 to 3 months ($ 897), 3 to 4 months ($ 876), 5 to 6 months ($ 836), 6 to 7 months ($ 883), 7 to 8 months ($ 1001), 8 to 9 months ($ 1000), 9 to 10 months ($ 983)
February

Best time: 6 to 7 months before departure (average price: 768 $)

Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 859), 3 to 4 months ($ 792), 4 to 5 months ($ 793), 5 to 6 months ($ 771), 7 to 8 months ($ 853), 8 to 9 months ($ 870), 9 to 10 months ($ 874), 11 to 12 months ($ 881)
March

Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 894 $)

Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1059), 3 to 4 months ($ 1001), 4 to 5 months ($ 957), 6 to 7 months ($ 908), 7 to 8 months ($ 1004), 8 to 9 months ($ 1074), 9 to 10 months ($ 1001)
April

Best time: 8 to 9 months before departure (average price: 929 $)

Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1122), 2 to 3 months ($ 1109), 5 to 6 months ($ 1096), 6 to 7 months ($ 1051), 7 to 8 months ($ 970), 9 to 10 months ($ 1041)
May

Best time: 9 to 10 months before departure (average price: 1152 $)

Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1322), 3 to 4 months ($ 1317), 4 to 5 months ($ 1275), 5 to 6 months ($ 1326), 6 to 7 months ($ 1323), 7 to 8 months ($ 1245), 8 to 9 months ($ 1174)
June

Best time: 9 to 10 months before departure (average price: 1598 $)

Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1720), 3 to 4 months ($ 1681), 4 to 5 months ($ 1709), 5 to 6 months ($ 1704), 6 to 7 months ($ 1721), 7 to 8 months ($ 1660), 8 to 9 months ($ 1676), 10 to 11 months ($ 1608)
July

Best time: 7 to 8 months before departure (average price: 1486 $)

Other interesting period(s): 4 to 5 months ($ 1588), 5 to 6 months ($ 1625), 6 to 7 months ($ 1586), 8 to 9 months ($ 1495), 9 to 10 months ($ 1546), 10 to 11 months ($ 1548), 11 to 12 months ($ 1654)
August

Best time: 8 to 9 months before departure (average price: 1284 $)

Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1295), 5 to 6 months ($ 1356), 6 to 7 months ($ 1339), 7 to 8 months ($ 1331), 9 to 10 months ($ 1329), 10 to 11 months ($ 1323)
September

Best time: 10 to 11 months before departure (average price: 1169 $)

Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1233), 2 to 3 months ($ 1263), 4 to 5 months ($ 1217), 5 to 6 months ($ 1264), 6 to 7 months ($ 1225), 7 to 8 months ($ 1179), 8 to 9 months ($ 1229), 9 to 10 months ($ 1208), 11 to 12 months ($ 1222)
October

Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 997 $)

Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1113), 3 to 4 months ($ 1082), 4 to 5 months ($ 999), 6 to 7 months ($ 1087), 7 to 8 months ($ 1016), 8 to 9 months ($ 1107), 9 to 10 months ($ 1133), 10 to 11 months ($ 1137)
November

Best time: 8 to 9 months before departure (average price: 900 $)

Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 991), 2 to 3 months ($ 973), 3 to 4 months ($ 962), 5 to 6 months ($ 935), 6 to 7 months ($ 936), 7 to 8 months ($ 996), 9 to 10 months ($ 1011)
December

Best time: 6 to 7 months before departure (average price: 1092 $)

Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1214), 3 to 4 months ($ 1142), 4 to 5 months ($ 1106), 5 to 6 months ($ 1146), 7 to 8 months ($ 1145), 9 to 10 months ($ 1214)

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

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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 $25. Conversely, by buying it on a wednesday, you may end up paying $31 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
April 2025$ 1261
$800 to $2700		Find a flight
May 2025$ 916
$551 to $1547		Find a flight
June 2025$ 1631
$801 to $3905		Find a flight
July 2025$ 1327
$742 to $2112		Find a flight
August 2025$ 1067
$671 to $1626		Find a flight
September 2025$ 884
$598 to $1230		Find a flight
October 2025$ 833
$630 to $1003		Find a flight
November 2025$ 864
$648 to $1119		Find a flight
December 2025$ 1145
$788 to $2907		Find a flight
January 2026$ 829
$744 to $903		Find a flight
February 2026$ 823
$691 to $898		Find a flight
March 2026$ 829
$787 to $898		Find a flight

Data analysis:

Compared to the average price, may, june, july, august, september, october, november, december, january, february 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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