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$273+ Cheap flights from California to Munich (MUC)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 2/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — MUC
Jan 17 — Jan 241
Sat 1/17
Sat 1/24
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from California to Munich

Cheapest flights from California to Munich
Explore the most affordable flight options available from California to Munich. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 18, 2025.

This Scandinavian Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Scandinavian Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/317:30 pmLAX - MUC
1 stop14h 55mScandinavian Airlines
Sat 1/1710:15 amMUC - LAX
2 stops22h 06mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 12/16$679
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/287:30 pmLAX - MUC
1 stop29h 00mScandinavian Airlines
Sun 1/113:25 pmMUC - LAX
2 stops39h 40mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 12/17$691
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/313:20 pmLAX - MUC
2 stops18h 15mITA Airways
Thu 1/810:50 amMUC - LAX
1 stop35h 40mITA Airways
Deal found 12/16$799
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/247:30 pmLAX - MUC
1 stop14h 55mMultiple Airlines
Wed 1/144:00 pmMUC - LAX
1 stop34h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/16$820
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/274:45 pmLAX - MUC
1 stop21h 25mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
Mon 1/125:30 pmMUC - LAX
1 stop30h 30mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
Deal found 12/17$874
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/267:30 pmLAX - MUC
1 stop15h 15mScandinavian Airlines
Thu 1/810:15 amMUC - LAX
2 stops20h 50mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 12/17$890
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/253:05 pmSFO - MUC
2 stops18h 30mITA Airways
Thu 1/810:50 amMUC - SFO
2 stops41h 02mITA Airways
Deal found 12/16$894
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/301:10 pmSFO - MUC
1 stop19h 30mTurkish Airlines
Tue 1/207:00 amMUC - SFO
1 stop18h 45mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 12/16$905
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/15. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/298:17 pmSFO - MUC
2 stops52h 13mScandinavian Airlines
Fri 1/1610:15 amMUC - SFO
1 stop13h 20mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 12/15$912
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/319:21 amSFO - MUC
2 stops39h 09mScandinavian Airlines
Sun 1/113:25 pmMUC - SFO
2 stops40h 37mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 12/17$915
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/294:40 pmSFO - MUC
1 stop31h 50mScandinavian Airlines
Sun 1/113:25 pmMUC - SFO
1 stop32h 10mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 12/16$925
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/284:40 pmSFO - MUC
1 stop18h 05mScandinavian Airlines
Mon 1/128:30 pmMUC - SFO
2 stops35h 34mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 12/16$935

Find flight deals from California to Munich

Keep the following information in mind while searching for California to Munich flight deals. Data was last updated December 18, 2025.

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Justfly.com
3 stars

Most trusted provider

Justfly.com
3 stars

Round-trip from

$517
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$273
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,309

Good round-trip deal

$581 or less

Good one-way deal

$398 or less
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Customize your flight search to find flights from California to Munich that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated December 18, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from California to Munich that are best for you.

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Las VegasMunich

LAS - MUC

LASMUC

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Wed 1/14

11:53 am-4:40 pm

2 stops19h 47m

Munich Franz Josef Strauss

Wed 1/28

7:00 am-12:05 pm

1 stop14h 05m

$516

Las VegasMunich

LAS - MUC

LASMUC

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Fri 1/30

11:53 am-4:40 pm

2 stops19h 47m

Munich Franz Josef Strauss

Fri 2/6

12:20 pm-8:27 pm

1 stop17h 07m

$517

Las VegasMunich

LAS - MUC

LASMUC

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Sun 1/18

9:00 am-9:30 am

1 stop15h 30m

Munich Franz Josef Strauss

Sun 2/1

12:20 pm-10:27 pm

1 stop19h 07m

$532

Las VegasMunich

LAS - MUC

LASMUC

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Sun 1/18

5:20 am-9:50 am

2 stops19h 30m

Munich Franz Josef Strauss

Tue 2/3

12:20 pm-10:27 pm

1 stop19h 07m

$538

RenoMunich

RNO - MUC

RNOMUC

Reno

Fri 2/6

3:45 pm-5:30 pm

1 stop16h 45m

Munich Franz Josef Strauss

Sat 2/14

4:40 pm-11:57 pm

1 stop16h 17m

$539

RenoMunich

RNO - MUC

RNOMUC

Reno

Thu 1/15

1:15 pm-9:50 am

2 stops35h 35m

Munich Franz Josef Strauss

Mon 1/19

11:50 am-5:43 pm

2 stops38h 53m

$545

Las VegasMunich

LAS - MUC

LASMUC

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Mon 1/19

9:00 am-11:00 am

2 stops17h 00m

Munich Franz Josef Strauss

Tue 2/3

12:20 pm-10:27 pm

1 stop19h 07m

$557

RenoMunich

RNO - MUC

RNOMUC

Reno

Tue 1/27

9:10 am-7:30 pm

2 stops25h 20m

Munich Franz Josef Strauss

Fri 2/13

11:50 am-11:57 pm

1 stop21h 07m

$558

Las VegasMunich

LAS - MUC

LASMUC

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Thu 1/29

7:30 am-4:50 pm

1 stop24h 20m

Munich Franz Josef Strauss

Sat 2/7

11:50 am-8:52 pm

1 stop18h 02m

$562

RenoMunich

RNO - MUC

RNOMUC

Reno

Thu 1/15

10:39 am-1:25 pm

1 stop17h 46m

Munich Franz Josef Strauss

Mon 1/19

4:40 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop16h 19m

$565

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Best time to book a flight from California to Munich

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Everything you need to know about your flight from California to Munich

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from California to Munich?

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Munich (average of $232). Flying from California to Munich in June is currently the most expensive (average of $735). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from CA to MUC?

Find hourly flight availability from California to Munich. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated December 18, 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from California to Munich at noon. By choosing this option you can save up to 14% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the morning.

What is the cheapest day to fly from California to Munich?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from California to Munich. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their California to Munich flight should consider departing on Wednesday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Weekly flight availability from California to Munich

Explore weekly flight availability from California to Munich. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated December 18, 2025.

The most flights from USCA to MUC are scheduled on a Monday (5 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Friday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (3 on average).

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from California to Munich. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Munich from California?

    Located just 17.7 mi from the city center, Munich Franz Josef Strauss (MUC) is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Munich from California.

  • How popular is this California to Munich flight route?

    This flight path from California to Munich Franz Josef Strauss was viewed by 112 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

  • How long is the flight from California to Munich?

    For as low as $669, Lufthansa can have you in Munich from California in 14h 55m. Airlines will cover a distance of 5971 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from California to Munich one-way?

    The cheapest airline one-way is Scandinavian Airlines, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $221. However, be on the lookout for offers from Iberia and TAP AIR PORTUGAL, as they are both options that can get you from California to Munich for a low price.

  • What are the most popular routes from California to Munich?

    When deciding which route to take from California to Munich consider San Francisco - Munich Franz Josef Strauss, Los Angeles - Munich Franz Josef Strauss or San Diego - Munich Franz Josef Strauss as they are the most popular.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from California to Munich?

    The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from California to Munich are Brussels Airlines (63%), Austrian Airlines (62%) and United Airlines (62%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from California to Munich?

    The cheapest flight price from California to Munich is $294. On average you can expect to pay $3,513. The most popular route, (San Francisco - Munich Franz Josef Strauss), can usually be booked for $587.

  • Can I find deals for flights from California to Munich that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on California to Munich flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from California to Munich?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from California to Munich.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from California to Munich?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from California to Munich by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from California to Munich?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Munich (average of $232). Flying from California to Munich in June is currently the most expensive (average of $735). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 10 airlines flying from California to Munich

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from California to Munich. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated December 18, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
LEVELCheapest$308Average$1,033FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
DeltaCheapest$446Average$1,022FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$447Average$987FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Scandinavian AirlinesCheapest$451Average$742FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
CondorCheapest$461Average$904FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
British AirwaysCheapest$478Average$789FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
TAP AIR PORTUGALCheapest$501Average$754FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
VuelingCheapest$581Average$1,035FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time88%
United AirlinesCheapest$586Average$1,280FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
LufthansaCheapest$588Average$1,148FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%

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