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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Munich Airport to New York John F. Kennedy Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from R 8,158. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
New York.R 5,395 per passenger.Departing Tue, 24 Nov.One-way flight with Iberia.Outbound indirect flight with Iberia, departs from Munich on Tue, 24 Nov, arriving in New York John F. Kennedy.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 5,395, select.
New York.R 5,395 per passenger.Departing Mon, 10 May.One-way flight with British Airways.Outbound indirect flight with British Airways, departs from Munich on Mon, 10 May, arriving in New York John F. Kennedy.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 5,395, select.
New York.R 5,400 per passenger.Departing Sat, 3 Apr.One-way flight with British Airways.Outbound indirect flight with British Airways, departs from Munich on Sat, 3 Apr, arriving in New York John F. Kennedy.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 5,400, select.
New York.R 5,405 per passenger.Departing Fri, 19 Feb.One-way flight with British Airways.Outbound indirect flight with British Airways, departs from Munich on Fri, 19 Feb, arriving in New York John F. Kennedy.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 5,405, select.
New York.R 5,405 per passenger.Departing Sun, 31 Jan.One-way flight with British Airways.Outbound indirect flight with British Airways, departs from Munich on Sun, 31 Jan, arriving in New York John F. Kennedy.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 5,405, select.
New York.R 5,406 per passenger.Departing Tue, 15 Jun.One-way flight with British Airways.Outbound indirect flight with British Airways, departs from Munich on Tue, 15 Jun, arriving in New York John F. Kennedy.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 5,406, select.
New York.R 5,406 per passenger.Departing Wed, 10 Mar.One-way flight with British Airways.Outbound indirect flight with British Airways, departs from Munich on Wed, 10 Mar, arriving in New York John F. Kennedy.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 5,406, select.
New York.R 5,407 per passenger.Departing Thu, 10 Dec.One-way flight with British Airways.Outbound indirect flight with British Airways, departs from Munich on Thu, 10 Dec, arriving in New York John F. Kennedy.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 5,407, select.
New York.R 5,407 per passenger.Departing Thu, 29 Oct.One-way flight with British Airways.Outbound indirect flight with British Airways, departs from Munich on Thu, 29 Oct, arriving in New York John F. Kennedy.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 5,407, select.
New York.R 5,409 per passenger.Departing Sun, 13 Sep.One-way flight with British Airways.Outbound indirect flight with British Airways, departs from Munich on Sun, 13 Sep, arriving in New York John F. Kennedy.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 5,409, select.
New York.R 6,589 per passenger.Departing Sun, 30 Aug.One-way flight with British Airways.Outbound indirect flight with British Airways, departs from Munich on Sun, 30 Aug, arriving in New York John F. Kennedy.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 6,589, select.
New York.R 8,826 per passenger.Departing Fri, 2 Jul.One-way flight with LOT.Outbound indirect flight with LOT, departs from Munich on Fri, 2 Jul, arriving in New York John F. Kennedy.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 8,826, select.
New York.R 8,923 per passenger.Departing Thu, 22 Apr.One-way flight with Lufthansa.Outbound direct flight with Lufthansa departs from Munich on Thu, 22 Apr, arriving in New York John F. Kennedy.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 8,923, select.
New York.R 8,923 per passenger.Departing Sun, 14 Mar.One-way flight with Lufthansa.Outbound direct flight with Lufthansa departs from Munich on Sun, 14 Mar, arriving in New York John F. Kennedy.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 8,923, select.
New York.R 9,031 per passenger.Departing Thu, 3 Dec.One-way flight with Lufthansa.Outbound direct flight with Lufthansa departs from Munich on Thu, 3 Dec, arriving in New York John F. Kennedy.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 9,031, select.
New York.R 9,037 per passenger.Departing Wed, 7 Oct.One-way flight with Lufthansa.Outbound direct flight with Lufthansa departs from Munich on Wed, 7 Oct, arriving in New York John F. Kennedy.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 9,037, select.

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

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Munich to New York John F. Kennedy flights are currently cheapest in November.
Jul
from R 9,366
Aug
from R 6,589
Sep
from R 5,409
Oct
from R 5,407
Nov
from R 5,395
Dec
from R 5,407
Jan
from R 5,405
Feb
from R 5,405
Mar
from R 5,406
Apr
from R 5,400
May
from R 5,395
Jun
from R 5,406

Direct flights from Munich to New York John F. Kennedy

Munich to New York John F. Kennedy: Alternative routes

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

New York LaGuardia

13km from central New York
Closest
from R 6,564
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New York Newark

14km from central New York
Cheapest
from R 5,395
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New York John F. Kennedy

21km from central New York
Cheapest
from R 5,395
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Westchester County

47km from central New York
from R 12,351
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Islip

77km from central New York
from R 12,712
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Stewart International

88km from central New York
from R 7,142
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Munich to New York: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight foundR 5,395
Cheapest month to flyMay
Average flight time8 hrs, 54 mins
Most popular airlineUnited
Average flights per week23

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

The best price we found for a return flight from Munich to New York John F. Kennedy is R 7,047. 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.
8 hours and 54 minutes is the average flight time from Munich to New York John F. Kennedy.
United, Lufthansa and Brussels Airlines fly direct from Munich to New York John F. Kennedy.
As of July 2026, there are 23 flights per week flying from Munich to New York John F. Kennedy.
The cheapest month to fly from Munich to New York John F. Kennedy is usually September.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Munich Airport to New York John F. Kennedy Airport on Tuesday, 29 September 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 8 hours and 54 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 New York John F. Kennedy 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 New York is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

Currently, TAP Air Portugal and Lufthansa offer the cheapest flight tickets to New York John F. Kennedy.

Flying from Munich Airport (MUC) to New York John F. Kennedy Airport (JFK): what you need to know

  • The average duration of a direct flight from Munich Airport to New York John F. Kennedy Airport is 8 hours 50 minutes.

  • New York's timezone is UTC-5, which makes New York six hours behind Munich.

  • Every week, there are seven Munich Airport to New York John F. Kennedy Airport flights. If you want to jet off as soon as possible, opt for the 12:00 Lufthansa flight. If you'd rather make the most of your time before flying, the last departure is at 12:50 with Lufthansa.

  • Give yourself enough time to make your MUC to JFK flight. A good rule of thumb is to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.

  • During popular months like September, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier than usual. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for international flights when you travel during a high season in general.

  • Lufthansa offers direct flights from Munich Airport to New York John F. Kennedy Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to see the sights in New York — and maybe even more of the United States if time allows.

  • The airline that serves the most passengers on this route is Lufthansa.

  • Lufthansa is the most punctual carrier operating MUC to JFK flights. An exceptional 81.36% of its departures on this route land on time.

  • If you'd like to split up your journey, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Munich Airport to New York John F. Kennedy Airport. These are the top stopovers between MUC and JFK:

    • London Heathrow Airport

    • Amsterdam Schiphol Airport

    • Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from Munich Airport (MUC) to New York John F. Kennedy Airport (JFK)

  • The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Munich Airport to New York John F. Kennedy Airport flight is R 5,395. A return ticket right now is R 7,047. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.

  • Don't leave everything to the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from MUC to JFK if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some great early bird discounts.

  • May is the cheapest month for flights from Munich Airport to New York John F. Kennedy Airport. If you need to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest airfares across every month.

  • Never miss a deal on cheap flights from MUC to JFK by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification through the app when a new discounted fare appears.

  • Discover the perfect flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Munich Airport to New York John F. Kennedy Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by arrival and departure times, airline, and number of stops.

Handy information about Munich Airport (MUC)

  • When it comes to Munich Airport's on-time performance, 79% of flights complete their journey on time.

  • Central Munich to Munich Airport is around 40 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 40 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi.

  • You can expect a trip time of roughly 40 minutes on public transport.

  • Need a convenient hotel close to MUC? If you've booked an early flight from Munich Airport to New York John F. Kennedy Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from check-in:

Arriving at New York John F. Kennedy Airport (JFK)

  • If you have a late Munich Airport to New York John F. Kennedy Airport flight, few things top the convenience of being close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be resting soon after at one of these options near JFK:

  • Begin your adventure by picking up a New York John F. Kennedy Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Budget, Dollar or Sixt and explore beyond New York's main sights.

  • Lock in the best rate by reserving your ride from New York John F. Kennedy Airport about two weeks before your trip.

Getting from New York John F. Kennedy Airport (JFK) to central New York

  • JFK is located at JFK Airport.

  • New York John F. Kennedy Airport to the centre of New York has a drive time of about 45 minutes. It's approximately 24 kilometres away.

  • If you're taking public transport, expect a journey time of about 50 minutes.

When to fly to New York John F. Kennedy Airport (JFK)

  • July is the most popular month for flights from Munich Airport to New York John F. Kennedy Airport. To escape the crowds, travel to New York in March.

  • The warmest month in New York is July, with temperatures ranging between 18ºC (64ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF). Book your flights from Munich Airport to New York John F. Kennedy Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.

  • Search for cheap tickets from MUC to JFK in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -6ºC (21ºF) and 8ºC (46ºF) on average.

Explore more of the United States

  • New York is always a good idea, but there are so many other parts of the United States just waiting to be discovered. About 129 kilometres south-west of New York, a visit to Philadelphia will keep your itinerary packed. Start with leading attractions like Independence Hall, Liberty Bell and Philadelphia Museum of Art.

  • If there's time to check out another major destination in the United States, head for Boston, about 306 kilometres north-east of New York. Museum of Fine Arts Boston, Freedom Trail and Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum are the start of reasons to visit.

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