Flights Munich → New York
MUC → JFK
Route overview
This flight route operates from Munich, where the airport opened in 1992, to New York, with its airport having been operational since 1948. The destination airport serves over 62 million passengers annually, making it one of the busiest airports globally. The journey is conducted using an Airbus A330-300 aircraft.
The Munich (MUC) → New York (JFK) route is operated by Lufthansa Cargo, United Airlines. FlightGuard's average computed risk is 15.1/100 (medium), updated in real time from weather, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel and flight history. At New York the average ATFM delay is 2.0 minutes (main cause: atfm). Departing from Munich the average ATFM delay is 2.1 minutes.
Heading to New York: what to expect in this direction
Flying from Munich (MUC) to New York (JFK) heads north-west for about 6,481 km, a flight time of roughly 8h 31m.
Air-traffic congestion: departing Munich the average ATFM delay is 2.1 min (atfm); arriving into New York it is 2.0 min (atfm).
Route facts
Flexible on this trip? Compare flights
Airline punctuality on this route
| Airline | On-time | Average delay | Cancellations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lufthansa Cargo (LH) | 76% | 15 min | 7.1% |
| United Airlines (UA) | 74% | 10 min | 6.9% |
Airlines operating MUC-JFK
Frequently asked questions about MUC-JFK
Route-specific punctuality data isn't available yet. Check your flight on FlightGuard for a real-time analysis.
The cancellation rate varies by airline and season. Check your flight risk for an up-to-date estimate.
The route is operated by 2 airlines: Lufthansa Cargo, United Airlines.
Enter your flight number on FlightGuard for a real-time analysis based on 9 factors: weather at New York, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel, airline punctuality and recent trends.
The Munich-New York route is about 6,481 km: for a cancellation (with less than 14 days' notice), a delay over 3 hours, or denied boarding, EU261 compensation is €600, barring extraordinary circumstances.
