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Good to know - Cheap tickets from California to Germany

Low season

January

Cheapest flight

274 €
Best time to beat the crowds (24% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (14% more expensive on average)
Flight from Las Vegas to Frankfurt am Main

Flights from California to Germany: the best tips from KAYAK users

Insights shared by verified travellers who flew the route from California to Germany 
Verified travelerFlew with United Airlines-Jul 2026
Download your boarding pass before getting to the airport.
RoyaFlew with Lufthansa-Jun 2026
Give yourself enough time if you have connecting flight cause emigration takes about 1 hr by itself
Verified travelerFlew with Condor-Aug 2026
Allow extra time for connections in Franfurt. We barely made our connecting flight.
Verified travelerFlew with Condor-Jun 2026
Frankfurt airport was very disappointing. We had a connecting flight and had to go through another round of security where every second bag was set aside for extra inspection. It took 20 minutes to get it done, we almost missed our flight and nobody cared. No air conditioning at the airport and the restrooms were out of toilet paper. Not enough seating at boarding considering the sizes of the planes flying out.
KenFlew with Lufthansa-May 2026
Get a good blow up seat cushion if traveling in economy
Verified travelerFlew with United Airlines-Apr 2026
Bring your own entertainment. Prepare for cramped seating.
MichaelFlew with Condor-Jun 2024
Bring snacks, make sure you follow luggage guidelines,
StefanieFlew with Lufthansa-Feb 2024
Try to find flights with layovers of two hours or more To prevent missing connecting flights.
HelenFlew with Lufthansa-Dec 2023
Board the flight with everyone since they don’t seem to check and the boarding scanning is no longer a scan of your documents. You walk through the gate one person at a time, even the kiddos. Luggage bins were so full. Check it in and don’t forget air tags. That provided great comfort to know your luggage’s proximity.

FAQs for booking flights from California to Germany

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from California to Germany?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from California to Germany.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from California to Germany?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight from California to Germany is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from California to Germany?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly from California to Germany with an airline and back with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from California to Germany?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying from California to Germany up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

  • Which airlines fly most frequently to Germany?

    Lufthansa connects California to Germany with 63 flights per week. United Airlines also offers 63 flights per week, while Air New Zealand follows with 49 flights per week.

  • How many airports are there in Germany?

    There are 27 airports in Germany. The busiest airport is Frankfurt Airport (FRA), with 41% of all flights arriving there.

  • Which is the cheapest airport to fly into in Germany?

    Prices will differ depending on the departure airport, but generally, the cheapest airport to fly to in Germany is Munich Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC), with an average flight price of 404 €.

  • What is the cheapest day to fly to Germany?

    Based on KAYAK data, the cheapest day to fly to Germany is Sunday when return tickets can be as cheap as 682 €. On the other hand, the most expensive day to fly is Saturday, when return prices are 962 € on average.

  • What is the cheapest time of day to fly to Germany?

    The cheapest time of day to fly to Germany is generally in the afternoon, when retur flights cost 854 € on average. Morning departures are around 100% cheaper than evening flights, on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to Germany is generally in the evening, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is 857 €.

  • What is the cheapest flight to Germany?

    The cheapest ticket to Germany from California found in the last 5 days was to Munich, at 539 € return. The most popular route is Los Angeles (LAX) to Frankfurt am Main Airport (FRA) and the cheapest return ticket found on this route in the last 5 days was 551 €.

  • What is the cheapest month to fly from California to Germany?

    The cheapest month for flights from California to Germany is February, when tickets cost 389 € (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and May, when the average cost of round-trip tickets is 615 € and 551 € respectively.

  • How far in advance should I book a flight from California to Germany?

    To get a below-average price on a flight from California to Germany, you should book around 2 weeks before departure, which saves you about 2% compared to booking last-minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 11 weeks before departure.

  • How many cities have direct flights to Germany?

    From California, there are direct flights to Germany from 3 cities. The city with the most direct flights is San Francisco, with 161 direct flights each week.

  • How many direct flights to Germany are there each day?

    There are around 42 direct flights from within California to Germany every day. Most flights (67%) depart in the afternoon.

  • How many direct flights to Germany are there each week?

    Each week there are around 294 direct flights from within California to Germany. The most common day for departures is Saturday, with 15% of flights taking off on this day.

  • How long is the flight to Germany?

    An average direct flight from California to Germany takes 14h 38m, covering a distance of 14848 km. The shortest route is San Francisco (SFO) to Frankfurt am Main Airport (FRA) with an average flight time of 10h 45m.

  • How many long-haul flights are there to Germany each week?

    There aren’t any medium-haul (3-6 hour flight duration) or short-haul (up to 3 hour flight duration) flights to Germany. Instead, there are 294 long-haul flights (6-12 hour flight duration), with the most arriving from San Francisco.

  • What are the most popular destinations in Germany?

    Based on KAYAK flight searches, the most popular destination is Frankfurt am Main (52% of total searches to Germany). The next most popular destinations are Munich (30%) and Berlin (8%). Searches for flights to Düsseldorf (3%), to Hamburg (2%), and to Stuttgart (1%) are also popular.

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