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How to get to Oktoberfest 2026 from New York

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

Flying to Oktoberfest 2026 from New York means covering about 6,477 km — around 8h 58m gate to gate, with MUC as the most convenient arrival airport. Book around 10–12 weeks out and expect round trips from roughly $1,158 for the event dates.

6,477 km
Distance
8h 58m
Time in the air
$1,158
Round trip from

Flights for the event dates

Sample fares New York → MUC. Final prices and dates are on the partner site.

Atlantic BlueAB 898
08:40
JFK
8h 58m
Direct
17:38
MUC
$1,332
Round trip from
EuroConnectE 221
11:05
JFK
11h 28m
1 stop
22:33
MUC
$1,158
Round trip from
SkyLine AirSA 143
22:30
JFK
12h 58m
1 stop
11:28+1
MUC
$1,019
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 New York?
Nonstop or with a short connection, plan on about 8h 58m from New York 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

London$302Los Angeles$760Chicago$600Toronto$545Sydney$1,390Dublin$160Dubai$385Istanbul$228Lisbon$378

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