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Flight deals from New York John F. Kennedy to Munich

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from New York John F. Kennedy to Munich? Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Munich.R 3,379 per passenger.Departing Sat, 19 Jul.One-way flight with Norse Atlantic Airways (UK).Outbound indirect flight with Norse Atlantic Airways (UK), departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Sat, 19 Jul, arriving in Munich.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 3,379, select.
Munich.R 3,787 per passenger.Departing Mon, 1 Dec.One-way flight with Norse Atlantic Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Norse Atlantic Airways, departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Mon, 1 Dec, arriving in Munich.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 3,787, select.
Munich.R 3,972 per passenger.Departing Mon, 4 Aug.One-way flight with Norse Atlantic Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Norse Atlantic Airways, departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Mon, 4 Aug, arriving in Munich.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 3,972, select.
Munich.R 3,983 per passenger.Departing Tue, 28 Oct.One-way flight with Norse Atlantic Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Norse Atlantic Airways, departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Tue, 28 Oct, arriving in Munich.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 3,983, select.
Munich.R 4,128 per passenger.Departing Tue, 9 Sep.One-way flight with Norse Atlantic Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Norse Atlantic Airways, departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Tue, 9 Sep, arriving in Munich.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 4,128, select.
Munich.R 4,480 per passenger.Departing Mon, 26 May.One-way flight with Neos Air.Outbound indirect flight with Neos Air, departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Mon, 26 May, arriving in Munich.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 4,480, select.
Munich.R 5,104 per passenger.Departing Thu, 20 Nov.One-way flight with Norse Atlantic Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Norse Atlantic Airways, departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Thu, 20 Nov, arriving in Munich.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 5,104, select.
Munich.R 5,784 per passenger.Departing Tue, 10 Jun.One-way flight with Norse Atlantic Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Norse Atlantic Airways, departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Tue, 10 Jun, arriving in Munich.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 5,784, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from New York John F. Kennedy to Munich

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like New York John F. Kennedy to Munich flights are currently cheapest in July.
Apr
from R 6,342
May
from R 4,480
Jun
from R 5,784
Jul
from R 3,379
Aug
from R 3,972
Sep
from R 4,128
Oct
from R 3,983
Nov
from R 5,104
Dec
from R 3,787
Jan
from R 7,213
Feb
from R 7,156
Mar
from R 6,880

Direct flights from New York John F. Kennedy to Munich

New York John F. Kennedy to Munich: Alternative routes

Compare routes from New York John F. Kennedy to Munich below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Munich.

New York to Munich: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight foundR 3,379
Cheapest month to flyJuly
Average flight time7 hrs, 45 mins
Most popular airlineUnited
Average flights per week40

Finding cheap flights from New York John F. Kennedy to Munich: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from New York John F. Kennedy to Munich is R 7,896. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
7 hours and 45 minutes is the average flight time from New York John F. Kennedy to Munich.
United, Lufthansa and Brussels Airlines fly direct from New York John F. Kennedy to Munich.
As of April 2025, there are 40 flights per week flying from New York John F. Kennedy to Munich.
The cheapest month to fly from New York John F. Kennedy to Munich is usually April 2025.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from New York John F. Kennedy Airport to Munich Airport on Wednesday, 30 April 2025.
Yes – the average flight time is 7 hours and 45 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Munich but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Munich is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
Currently, Condor and Lufthansa offer the cheapest flight tickets to Munich.

Travelling from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC): what you need to know

  • Take a direct flight from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Franz Josef Strauss Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 7 hours 55 minutes.

  • Munich's timezone is UTC+1, making Munich five hours ahead of New York.

  • Each week, there are 13 John F. Kennedy International Airport to Franz Josef Strauss Airport flights. If you want to take off as early as possible, go for the 17:30 Lufthansa flight. If you'd rather make the most of your time before flying, the last flight is at 19:30 with Delta Air Lines.

  • To ensure you catch your JFK to MUC flight, allow plenty of time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.

  • You'll likely experience longer queues during popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.

  • Jetting into Munich (and then exploring more of Germany!) is a snap with Delta Air Lines. This popular carrier offers direct flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Franz Josef Strauss Airport.

  • Delta Air Lines is the airline most travellers choose to fly with on this route.

  • The carrier with the best on-time arrival rate for JFK to MUC flights is Lufthansa.

  • If you want to break up your flight, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Franz Josef Strauss Airport. These are the top stopovers between JFK and MUC:

    • Frankfurt Airport

    • Amsterdam Airport Schiphol

    • Charles de Gaulle Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC)

  • R 3,379 is currently the lowest price for a one-way John F. Kennedy International Airport to Franz Josef Strauss Airport flight. Return flights start from R 7,896. These prices may change based on availability and demand.

  • Get cheap tickets from JFK to MUC by booking at least ten months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for picking up a bargain.

  • September is the cheapest month for flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Franz Josef Strauss Airport. If you prefer to fly during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest airfares for every month.

  • There's no need to check every day to find out if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll send you an update as soon as the price changes on cheap flights from JFK to MUC.

  • Tailor your flights using filters. Pick your arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort results by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Franz Josef Strauss Airport.

Handy information about John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)

  • You'll find JFK at JFK Airport.

  • When it comes to John F. Kennedy International Airport's on-time performance, data shows 74.1% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.

  • Central New York to John F. Kennedy International Airport is around 48 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 50 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.

  • The trip on public transport takes about 1 hour 20 minutes.

  • Get your holiday off to a leisurely start by staying near JFK. Whether you're catching an early flight from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Franz Josef Strauss Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these stays have you covered:

Arriving at Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC)

Getting from Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC) to central Munich

  • Franz Josef Strauss Airport is approximately 40 kilometres from central Munich. Driving there takes about 35 minutes.

  • It'll take around 40 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.

When to fly to Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC)

  • April is the busiest month for flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Franz Josef Strauss Airport. For a quieter experience, head to Munich in January.

  • The warmest month in Munich is July, with temperatures ranging between 11ºC (52ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF). Lock in your flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Franz Josef Strauss Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.

  • If you want to travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from JFK to MUC in January. Temperatures average between -8ºC (18ºF) and 6ºC (43ºF) then.

Explore more of Germany

  • Munich has plenty going for it, but there are so many other parts of Germany just waiting to be explored. Around 499 kilometres north-west of Munich, a trip to Essen will keep your itinerary packed. Don't miss top attractions like Aussichtspunkt Wattenscheider Hellweg, Bergischer Weg - 2 Etappe and Hasenwiese.

  • Stuttgart is another well-known destination in Germany and is around 193 kilometres north-west of Munich. No trip is complete without dropping by Mercedes-Benz Museum, Stuttgart City Library and Porsche Museum.

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