Flying from Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK): what you need to know
A direct flight from Franz Josef Strauss Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport takes an average of 9 hours 6 minutes. The timezone in New York is UTC-4, so it's 5 hours behind Munich.
You can choose from 13 weekly flights from Franz Josef Strauss Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport. The 11:45 departure with Delta Air Lines is the earliest flight out from MUC to JFK. Delta Air Lines operates the latest service of the day at 19:30 if you're not into early starts.
Popular months like July or high seasons such as Christmas and New Year will mean longer lines at check-in and security. Play it safe and get to the terminal even earlier. Arriving two hours before domestic flights and up four hours ahead of an international flight is a wise idea.
Jetting into New York (and then seeing more of United States!) is easy with Lufthansa. This popular carrier runs direct flights from Franz Josef Strauss Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport.
If you'd like to have a stopover for your flight from Franz Josef Strauss Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' and look at all your options. Here are the most popular stopovers between MUC and JFK:
London Heathrow Airport
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
Charles de Gaulle Airport
Before booking your cheap ticket from MUC to JFK, check if you need a visa to enter United States. Visa and travel document requirements can differ and are updated frequently. To get the latest information, contact the nearest consulate or embassy of the country you're going to.
How to find the cheapest flights from Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
C$389 is the best price for a one-way ticket from Franz Josef Strauss Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport. Return flights start at C$554. These prices may change based on demand and availability.
Get cheap flight tickets from MUC to JFK by booking 9 months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for landing a bargain.
Organize your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flight tickets from Franz Josef Strauss Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport. If you have flexibility with your dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest price across each month.
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Handy information about Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC)
Located around 40 kilometres from central Munich, Franz Josef Strauss Airport can be reached in approximately 33 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The same journey on public transport will take roughly 40 minutes.
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Arriving at John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
Consider staying in a hotel near JFK if you're taking a late flight from Franz Josef Strauss Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport. Choose one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Getting from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to central New York
John F. Kennedy International Airport to the center of New York takes around 48 minutes by car. It's approximately 48 kilometres away. See what options are available, such as cabs, car rentals or ride-sharing.
It typically takes 1 hour and 20 minutes to get there using public transport.
When to fly to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
July is the busiest month for flights from Franz Josef Strauss Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport. To avoid the crowds, go to New York in May.
Before locking in your flight from Franz Josef Strauss Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport, consider the type of weather you like. July is the warmest month in New York, with temperatures ranging from 18ºC to 30ºC.
Look for cheap flight tickets from MUC to JFK in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -6ºC and 8ºC on average.
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