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How to get to Oktoberfest 2026 from Los Angeles

Sep 19 – Oct 4, 2026Theresienwiese, Munich · GermanyLAX → MUC

Flying to Oktoberfest 2026 from Los Angeles means covering about 9,624 km — around 13h gate to gate, with MUC as the most convenient arrival airport. Book around 10–12 weeks out and expect round trips from roughly $760 for the event dates.

9,624 km
Distance
13h
Time in the air
$760
Round trip from

Flights for the event dates

Sample fares Los Angeles → MUC. Final prices and dates are on the partner site.

Atlantic BlueAB 426
08:40
LAX
13h
Direct
21:40
MUC
$874
Round trip from
EuroConnectE 215
11:05
LAX
15h 30m
1 stop
02:35+1
MUC
$760
Round trip from
SkyLine AirSA 453
22:30
LAX
17h
1 stop
15:30+1
MUC
$669
Round trip from
See live prices on the partner site →

Airports near the venue

MUC

Munich Airport

40 km · ≈ 0h 45m · train + shuttle
FMM

Memmingen

112 km · ≈ 1h 40m · shuttle bus

Where to stay

★ 4.5

Wiesn Gasthaus

$162 / night
★ 4.2

Munich Hauptbahnhof Rooms

$121 / night
★ 4

Isar Riverside Hostel

$68 / night
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Good to know

Do I need a visa for Germany?
This destination is in the Schengen area. US, UK, EU, Canadian and Australian passport holders enter visa-free for short stays; many other nationalities need a Schengen visa — allow 4–6 weeks.
How long is the flight from Los Angeles?
Nonstop or with a short connection, plan on about 13h from Los Angeles to MUC. Add roughly an hour for the transfer to the venue.
When should I book?
Fares for event weeks are usually lowest 10–12 weeks out and rise sharply after the full lineup or schedule is announced. Set a price alert early.

Other departure cities

New York$1,158London$302Chicago$600Toronto$545Sydney$1,390Dublin$160Dubai$385Istanbul$228Lisbon$378

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