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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best round-trip flight from New York Newark to Munich? Find the lowest prices on one-way and round-trip tickets right here.

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We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like New York Newark to Munich flights are currently cheapest in October.

Direct flights from New York Newark to Munich

New York Newark to Munich: Alternative routes

Compare routes from New York Newark 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 found$563
Cheapest month to flyOctober
Average flight time7 hrs, 54 mins
Most popular airlineAir Canada
Average flights per week43

Finding cheap flights from New York Newark to Munich: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a round-trip flight from New York Newark to Munich is $563. 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 54 minutes is the average flight time from New York Newark to Munich.
Air Canada, Lufthansa and United fly direct from New York Newark to Munich.
There are 43 flights per week flying from New York Newark to Munich, as of April 2025.
The cheapest month to fly from New York Newark 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 Newark Airport to Munich Airport on Wednesday, October 15, 2025.
Yes – the average flight time is 7 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 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, Scandinavian Airlines and Lufthansa offer the cheapest flight tickets to Munich.

Flying from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC): what you need to know

  • Hop on a direct flight from Newark Liberty International Airport to Franz Josef Strauss Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 7 hours 55 minutes.

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

  • Take your pick of 19 weekly Newark Liberty International Airport to Franz Josef Strauss Airport flights. The 17:00 departure with United Airlines is the earliest flight you can take. Lufthansa operates the last service of the day at 21:50.

  • Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are tried-and-true travel tips. Show up at the airport on time to board your EWR to MUC flight.

  • Traveling during a peak month like April? Public holidays and other high seasons can result in longer lines at security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.

  • Traveling to Munich (and then seeing more of Germany!) is easy with Lufthansa. This popular carrier has direct flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Franz Josef Strauss Airport.

  • Most passengers choose to travel with Lufthansa on this route.

  • Lufthansa is the most punctual carrier operating EWR to MUC flights.

  • If you want to explore another city along the way, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Newark Liberty International Airport to Franz Josef Strauss Airport. Here are the top stopovers between EWR and MUC:

    • Frankfurt Airport

    • Brussels Airport

    • Logan International Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC)

  • The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Newark Liberty International Airport to Franz Josef Strauss Airport flight is $248. A return fare is currently $563. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.

  • Get cheap tickets from EWR to MUC by booking one month ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for bagging a bargain.

  • Schedule your trip for December. That's the cheapest month for flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Franz Josef Strauss Airport. If you have flexibility with your dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfare across each month.

  • Spend less time searching for cheap flights from EWR to MUC by setting up a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification on the app when a lower fare pops up.

  • Choose your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Franz Josef Strauss Airport.

Handy information about Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)

  • EWR is located at Building 1, Conrad Road.

  • Of the flights that depart from Newark Liberty International Airport, 73.3% arrive as scheduled at their destination.

  • Newark Liberty International Airport is about 24 kilometers from central New York. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the center, it'll take you 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.

  • The journey on public transport will take about 1 hour 10 minutes.

  • Booked an early flight from Newark Liberty International Airport to Franz Josef Strauss Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by picking one of these stays close to EWR:

Arriving at Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC)

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

  • Franz Josef Strauss Airport to the center of Munich has a drive time of about 35 minutes. It's approximately 40 kilometers away.

  • It takes around 40 minutes if you're traveling by public transport.

When to fly to Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC)

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

  • Before locking in your flight from Newark Liberty International Airport to Franz Josef Strauss Airport, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Munich, with the temperature ranging from 11ºC (52ºF) to 26ºC (79ºF).

  • January has average temperatures of between -8ºC (18ºF) and 6ºC (43ºF). Look for cheap tickets from EWR to MUC around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.

Explore more of Germany

  • You've done Munich, now it's time to discover other parts of Germany. Travel about 499 kilometers north-west to Essen to tick off its leading sights. From Aussichtspunkt Wattenscheider Hellweg to Bergischer Weg - 2 Etappe and Hasenwiese, your itinerary will be busy.

  • Around 193 kilometers north-west of Munich, Stuttgart is another favorite stop in Germany. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Mercedes-Benz Museum, Stuttgart City Library and Porsche Museum.

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