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Cheap Flights from San Francisco to Germany

Cheapest round-trip prices found by our users on KAYAK in the last 5 days
Munich
Munich1 stop$862
Berlin
Berlin2 stops$684
Hamburg
Hamburg2 stops$820
Cologne
Cologne2 stops$755
Nuremberg
Nuremberg2 stops$861
Hannover
Hannover1 stop$797
Bremen
Bremen2 stops$808
Dresden
Dresden1 stop$820
Leipzig
Leipzig1 stop$795
Dortmund
Dortmund3 stops$1,051
Paderborn
Paderborn2 stops$4,323
Erfurt
Erfurt2 stops$4,383
Munich
Munich1 stop$862
Berlin
Berlin2 stops$684
Hamburg
Hamburg2 stops$820
Cologne
Cologne2 stops$755
Nuremberg
Nuremberg2 stops$861
Hannover
Hannover1 stop$797
Bremen
Bremen2 stops$808
Dresden
Dresden1 stop$820
Leipzig
Leipzig1 stop$795
Dortmund
Dortmund3 stops$1,051
Paderborn
Paderborn2 stops$4,323
Erfurt
Erfurt2 stops$4,383
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Price, demand and travel trends for San Francisco to Germany flights

Use KAYAK data on prices, travel dates, airlines and seasonal trends to compare options and book flights with more confidence.

Are flights from San Francisco to Germany cheaper or more expensive than last year?

Fares from San Francisco to Germany are running about 5% higher than they were around this time last year, averaging $1,004 round-trip.

What are the cheapest fares from San Francisco to Germany right now?

Here are the cheapest round-trip fares from San Francisco to Germany on KAYAK in the last week:

• Berlin Brandenburg (BER) from $684
• Frankfurt am Main (FRA) from $691
• Duesseldorf Intl (DUS) from $715
• Cologne Köln/Bonn (CGN) from $755
• Stuttgart Echterdingen (STR) from $775

What’s the cheapest month to fly from San Francisco to Germany?

February is the cheapest time of year to fly, with average fares of $760. Prices are highest in December, when average flight costs increase to around $1,441.

When is the best time to book flights from San Francisco to Germany?

Book your flights 21 weeks before your trip. KAYAK data collected over the past 12 months shows that booking in this window can save you around 13% compared to booking last-minute (within 2 weeks of departure).

Which airport in Germany is the cheapest to fly to from San Francisco?

Based on KAYAK data from the past 12 months, the cheapest airports to fly into Germany are:

• Hamburg (HAM) (avg. price $915)
• Berlin Brandenburg (BER) (avg. price $948)
• Stuttgart Echterdingen (STR) (avg. price $949)

What’s the cheapest day to fly from San Francisco to Germany?

Wednesday tends to be the cheapest day to fly from San Francisco to Germany, while Saturday is the most expensive. Fares run about 8% higher that day, based on the past 12 months of KAYAK data.

What's the cheapest time of day to fly from San Francisco to Germany?

Data from the past 12 months shows it's cheapest to fly to Germany during the morning with average prices of $871. The night is the most expensive time to fly, with average prices of $1,296.

Key details for San Francisco to Germany flights

Low season

February

Cheapest flight

$288
Beat the crowds with an average 57% drop in travelers.
The most popular month to fly with an average 62% increase in travelers.
One-way flight from San Francisco to Berlin

Flights from San Francisco to Germany: the best tips from KAYAK users

Insights shared by verified travelers who flew the route from San Francisco to Germany 
Verified travelerFlew with United Airlines-Jul 2026
Download your boarding pass before getting to the airport.
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
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.

Your San Francisco to Germany flight questions, answered

Find helpful answers about this route, including flight times, airports, airlines and booking tips.

  • Is now a good time to book a flight from San Francisco to Germany?

    Yes. Fares from San Francisco to Germany are low right now. As a rule of thumb, a round-trip under $819 (cheaper than most fares this year) is a good deal, so if you spot one at or below that, it's a good time to book.

  • How much should I budget for a flight from San Francisco to Germany?

    Over the past 12 months, round-trip fares from San Francisco to Germany have ranged from $819 to $1,363.

  • What are the main airports serving Germany?

    Germany has 32 airports. The three busiest are Munich Franz Josef Strauss (MUC) (30% of arrivals), Frankfurt am Main (FRA) (30%) and Berlin Brandenburg (BER) (18%).

  • What airlines fly nonstop from San Francisco to Germany?

    Based on the flight schedule for the next 3 months, 2 airlines offer nonstop flights on this route:

    • United Airlines
    • Lufthansa

  • Where in Germany can I fly nonstop from San Francisco?

    Based on the flight schedule for the next 3 months, you can fly nonstop from San Francisco to two destinations: Munich and Frankfurt am Main.

  • Is it cheaper to fly with a layover from San Francisco to Germany?

    Yes. Nonstop flights from San Francisco to Germany average $1,148 over the past 12 months, but flights with a layover can cost less. The most affordable connecting airports are:

    • Newark (EWR) (avg. price $552)
    • Los Angeles (LAX) (avg. price $720)
    • Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl (YUL) (avg. price $733)

  • How long is a flight from San Francisco to Germany?

    Nonstop flights take 11h 06m on average. The fastest scheduled flight takes 10h 45m, from San Francisco (SFO) to Frankfurt am Main (FRA).

  • How often are flights from San Francisco to Germany delayed and what's the average delay?

    17% of flights on this route are delayed by at least 15 minutes. The average delay is 2h 28m.

  • Which cabin classes are available on flights from San Francisco to Germany?

    On flights from San Francisco to Germany you can book Economy Class, Premium Economy Class, Business Class or First Class.

  • What are some popular landmarks in Germany?

    KAYAK travelers' favorite landmarks in Germany include:

    • Marienplatz
    • Theresienwiese
    • Alexanderplatz

  • What are the earliest and latest flights from San Francisco to Germany?

    The earliest nonstop flight from San Francisco to Germany departs at 1:40 pm and the latest departs at 9:40 pm. Nonstop flights take about 11h 06m.

  • Are there nonstop flights from San Francisco to Germany?

    Yes, you will find several nonstop flights from SFO to Germany. You can fly nonstop to Frankfurt and Munich from SFO. The quickest nonstop flight to Frankfurt takes about 10h 45min, and the fastest nonstop flight to Munich is around 11h. Lufthansa and United Airlines are the leading airlines providing nonstop flights to Germany.

  • Which airport should I fly into when traveling from San Francisco to Germany?

    The best airport to fly into is Munich Airport (MUC). Although Frankfurt Airport (FRA) is the busiest in Germany, MUC has a wider offer. Munich airport is about 11 miles from downtown, and getting to and from it is easy. There’s also a lot to enjoy at MUC, including abundant shopping and dining options. You can even play mini-golf, have a drink at the brewery, or take in splendid views from Visitor’s Terrace at MUC.

  • Do rental companies have counters at airports in Germany?

    Yes, you can easily get rental cars from airports in Germany. FRA, MUC, and Berlin Airport are the three main airports in Germany, and each has a rental car center, including companies such as Avis, Budget, Enterprise, Alamo, Europcar, Hertz, and SIXT.

  • What can I do during a layover at Munich Airport?

    There’s a lot to do within and just outside MUC. During short layovers, you can try your luck at the casino, take the behind-the-scenes airport tour, grab a meal with a view at Visitor’s Terrace, or enjoy a trip to Visitor’s Park. For longer layovers, you could head downtown to shop and dine; visit Oberschleissheim, a nearby town with three castles and a park; or visit the largest hot water complex in Europe, Therme Erding.

Your guide to booking San Francisco to Germany flights

Get tips on when to book, when to fly and what to know before your trip.
  • If you can plan ahead, the sweet spot for booking your flight is 21 weeks before your trip. KAYAK data shows fares in this window are around 13% lower than last-minute bookings (made within 2 weeks of departure). Not ready to commit? Set a Price Alert and we'll let you know when prices change.
  • If your travel dates are flexible, book your trip for February when flights are typically cheapest and avoid December when prices are at their highest.
  • Flying on Wednesday is usually the cheapest. Flights on Saturday cost about 8% more on average, so being flexible with your travel dates could help you save.
  • If arriving on time matters more than price, consider flying with one of the most punctual airlines on this route: United Airlines, Lufthansa and Condor.
  • If you're looking to save, Hamburg (HAM) is the cheapest airport to fly into from San Francisco. If you have onward travel, don't forget to factor in the cost of your journey by train, bus or domestic flight.
  • Start your trip in Munich, which is the most popular destination in Germany. From there, it's easy to continue on to other popular destinations such as Berlin, Frankfurt am Main and Hamburg.
  • If you want the shortest trip, choose the San Francisco to Germany nonstop route. If you'd rather save money, the route via Newark (EWR) is usually the cheapest.
  • San Francisco International Airport (SFO) has four terminals, and you’ll find flights to Germany departing from the international terminal. All four terminals have connecting walkways, and the SFO shuttle busses and Air Train should quickly get you from the BART station and parking garages to the international terminal.
  • Flights to Berlin from San Francisco usually include at least one stop on the way. The quickest flight takes about 13h 30min and includes a layover in Frankfurt. The most common layover cities for SFO to Berlin flights are London, Frankfurt, Paris, and Munich.
  • If you wish to grab a bite before your flight to Germany, visit the food court at SFO for concessions and vending machines, where you can grab anything from a quick snack to baked goods and coffee. If you want a premium meal, they are available at the airport lounges.
  • There are plenty of relaxing activities available at SFO before your long-haul flight to Germany. Yoga rooms are available at Terminals 2 and 3, and spas offering relaxing massages, facials, pedicures, and more can be found at Terminal 2, Terminal 3, and the international terminal. The airport lounges are also a great place to relax, and day passes are available to access the two lounges located at the international terminal.
  • US citizens flying to Germany will need a passport valid for at least three months, in addition to a return or onward air ticket to gain entry into the country. No visa is required if your stay is less than 90 days, but your passport needs to have at least two blank pages.

Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving from San Francisco to Germany

 
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from San Francisco to Germany? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
7.5
SWISSOverall score based on 2111 reviews
7.1Food
6.8Entertainment
7.7Boarding
7.4Comfort
8.2Crew
Airline reviews

On time and my bag made it. My parents on British Air had their bag held/lost at LHR, so Swiss definitely won that contest.

8.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Sep 2026
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On time and my bag made it. My parents on British Air had their bag held/lost at LHR, so Swiss definitely won that contest.

Great crew, great food, horrible aircraft seat spacing for a 9 hr flight.

The food could have been better but everything else was superb.

plenty of legspace, snacks, no pull face from flight attendants when asking for a wine. Also fast transfer ability at ZRH.

We’ve never been more uncomfortable on a flight than we have on this particular one. The seats in front of us reclined so far back that when the person reclined their seat of broccoli, it almost hit me in the face and left me with literally no room to move that said I had to recline my seed in which made the person behind me upset. It seemed like the seats also would recline without even pressing the button in the armrest and would unrecline as well for that same reason, and it also seemed that some seats reclined more than others. The bottom cushions of the seat were so thin that even after one hour of an 11 hour flight, our tailbones were so sore. It seemed like an overall old airplane. It also didn’t have individual air vents and it was extremely hot the entire flight. Several passengers were commenting on how hot it was. The breakfast was some kind of flavorless triangle, puffy egg, laying in a watery bed of steamed peppers and onions and spinach. It was not appetizing at all. The flight crew was extremely nice so that was a nice thing this flight attendant. They let us try different types of Swiss sodas, which was really nice and the dinner was actually delicious but still overall given the other considerations. It was pretty much a miserable flight without basic seat comfort.

When I needed to get my bag off of the plane so that I could take a train because the connection was 4 hours later, they took 2 hours to take my bag off making me take the train and miss my flight simultaneously. The seat size on the plane is too small for an average aged woman let alone a middle-aged man. It's unacceptable and I will not fly Boeing again.

The biggest let down was with booking experience through Kayak. I booked a flight with checked bags on Kayak. Right away I got a message from travel agency that the flight is not confirmed and to call them. I called them and they said the flight I have booked is no longer available with the price I have booked it for and I can book it with about $100 more. I already had other options I could book with cheaper price so I asked them to cancel my booking. Then they said I can have the ticket with the same price but a date change which was not working for me as I had to be there for a seminar. So again I said no then they said they will cover the charges and confirm my flight. When comes time for check-in I see I have no checked bag option which means the travel agency deceived me saying I can have my booking as I had booked it. And at that point I ended up paying $155 for my checked bag going back and forth. I am extremely angry and unhappy with this experience

Everything was great except food . It as okay not good not bad

I have no complaints. The crew was attentive, pleasant and heloful

We had issues with upgrading our seats. The flight itself was fine.

The crew was very helpful and friendly. Food was good. The only issue was the legroom -- not great. The seat in front is also too close to see the entertainment screen properly.

The first flight was delayed. We missed the second flight, which was rebooked 9 hours later. We missed all our arrangements for the first day of vacation.

Terrible airlines, kept lying to me about the fact that my connection flight was cancelled. Left me hanging until last min. NEVER AGAIN

Cancelled flight, wasn't refunded paid selected seats. Poor customer service. Called airline and they didn't realize the flight was cancelled until several hours after the email notice was sent.

5 of my 7 pieces of luggage are missing and they cant call to find out where it is. I have to fill out a form and wait for them to mail it to me in several days (if they find it). That does not work for my travel itinerary. I need my full ticket cost refunded please.

Fantastic. The only thing - out of my six luggage one was lost in Copenhagen, however it was delivered Home 3 Days later so all great..

I was surprised how good an American airline can be - I was really impressed.

Over all experience was good. However the connection time was too short at CPG. We missed our connecting flight to AMS as the passport control line was too long and by the time we got our passport control done it was too late I wish there were some SAS staff to help us out at the passport control center Though they put us in a KLM flight from CPG to AMS, That flight was also delayed by over two hours

Great logistics and timeliness as we arrived quite early. Flight smooth and fast. Excellent entertainment. Plane itself was a bit tired and the crew mostly indifferent. Baggage took forever but that’s on CPH. Would use SAS again for sure.

Business class seats narrower and the most uncomfortable Business class I've ever experienced. Clothes on the seats was itchy, head of the bed was elevated causing us to slude down even though they were "lie flat seats". Plane was way too hot. My partner and I were both sweating just sitting in our seats. Staff appeared sad or depressed

New Max 10, first class seats have been shrunk. End of a 20 hour journey, it was United not Lufthansa, just glad to get home

We paid extra to check our bags ($90*2=$180) but our luggage remained in Frankfurt. VERY DISAPPOINTED as we were promised that our luggage would go to our destination. We had to pay 90€ to take a taxi back to the airport in Split the next day to get our bags so we would not miss our next step on our trip. We think we should be reimbursed for our checked bags. How can we coordinate this?

United has maintenance issues and can then never recover. No operations ability and simple issues always turn into multiple hours long cascading delays. Worst airline on earth.

Due to cancellation of connecting flight (Lufthansa) I didn’t fly with United

from SFO-> FRA flight, AVML meal was significantly less compared to regular meal, especially no Desert, no Bread, no sides.

We were in business class. the angled seats in that class do not have a real window view & the placement of the controls are bad. But we knew that. But the food options were mediocre. The taste was fine, but the size was for a child. It’s just really feels like United is skimping on everything. Even when we were in the Polaris lounge they did not have diet sodas. They said they were out no Coke zero no Diet Coke, etc. I do not think the portion of nuts they serve on the plane could get any smaller. Really a minimal service and offer for what you’re paying for in business.

Some of the issues with my UA flight to a connecting flight: United said the SF to Frankfurt flight was getting late making us miss 10:50 flight and could only put us on a flight that left at 4:15 PM from biz to coach. then they canceled the ticket on the connecting flight. I didn’t have a seat, etc., etc., and over an hour dealing with UNITED blaming Lufthansa and Lufthansa pointing to UNITED. The flight itself was fine (food sucked) and we landed in time that I could’ve made the 1050 flight. but the LH gate agent said I couldn’t get on because United issued the ticket and only they could change tix back. Gave up and wasted the next five hours plus of our vacation and ended up being totally wiped out by the time we reached the hotel.

Everyone on board was great. It was just super late and we missed our connection in Frankfurt, and had to power through jet lag while we waited 4 hours in the terminal. My family missed a big welcome dinner in Berlin.

Frankfurt airport is the worst. Passengers are forced to use stairs to get to the terminal or catch a shuttle. Very inconvenient for passengers who are ambulatory challenged or have physical handicaps.

Hated every minute of it. This flight should have only taken 1.5hrs but was delayed over 10hours. Now I am being told I cannot be compensated or refunded my ticket price or extra leg room, which I purchased but did not receive, because the airline is throwing the blame on the 3rd party I purchased tickets through and 3rd party putting the blame on airline. No one wants to help. They received their money and that's all they care about. Im going on 3 days of still trying to get to my final destination, had to cancel car rental, car insurance and hotel. Currently staying in airport until hotels open up. Thank you Lufthansa, Kayak, Underpricer and United for making this trip the worst ever.

Our seats were not together - one on upstairs business class, the other nicer downstairs business class. Terrible!! A very nice agent worked hard with other passengers & got us upstairs together. Not ideal experience. Check in agent should have caught that! Asked about upgrade to first class for additional $2500 each. Refused upgrade saying we upgraded once already. We booked on business class to begin with so we’re NOT happy!!

Great. Only issue…the cabin was kept as warm as a sauna.

Lost our luggage, now two days and four $30 each taxi trips to airport and long lines in taxi queue because Lufthansa didn’t get it right, by not recognizing new delays between flights caused byEU new lengthy crossing requirements for non EU travelers, so luggage lost because traditionally methodical and orderly Germans not paying attention.

They set someone on our assigned seats and we ended up finding seats for ourselves to ensure the family sits together.

Flight attendants were fine, seats a bit hard but I use a cushion for extra support. The only issue was it was a bit too cool and I needed to ask for and received and extra blanket. I survived!!!

Food choices limited & not enticing Seats quite uncomfortable & difficult to control

Boarding was disorganized. The door to one to the toilets wouldn’t lock. The plane was shockingly cramped, and clearly used for domestic flights due to the menus for items to sell domestic travelers. United should be ashamed of its small seats, tiny unclean toilets, and money grubbing stance toward services, compared to Lufthansa, Emirates, and most international carriers United is awful.

Service and food were excellent. Incredibly friendly and competent staff. Flight was delayed over and hour and I had to run between terminals to get my connecting flight.

Everything was really great just The aircraft was too old and sounded it will break during takeoff

Extremely pleased with the crew. Best flight attendants ever! Very friendly, genuinely caring and attentive.

Based on some reviews, my expectations were low. I must say, the experience in Premium Economy was terrific. Comfortable seat, food was good and service was consistently good. I would certainly consider Condor again.

The flight left 1.5 hours late but there was no information about the delay. My business class cabinet had two small children who cried much of the trip. Service seemed rushed.

Could have a friendlier crew. The entertainment should be updated to be more current

One of the bathrooms was out of order, I paid $20 for the WiFi and it worked 20% of the time. And when it worked., it didn’t work well. The seats were tight, but that is something that cannot change. The flight was smooth but to know fault of the crew, the flight was delayed an hour leaving sfo. The crew was polite yet efficient.

We had premium economy seats and the only difference from economy was legroom. Only one restroom for about 50 passengers was a little uncomfortable. Dinner was rather unpleasant but breakfast was good. Entertainment selection pretty good and you can use Bluetooth headphones. Flight attendants were okay.

The breakfast snack was horrible. No nutrition value. I couldn't finish it. The main meal had no taste, no real vegetable, the brownie had no chocolate taste., I was not even sure what the salad consists off.

Our connection in Frankfurt was the worst ever. No one from the airline or the airport seemed to be bothered to get us into our connecting flight on time! The procedures at the airport took us forever and we barely made it into our flight. If we had missed it, I’m sure we would’ve missed our cruise. Looks like everything is on autopilot and no one is interested in helping customers anymore especially us 69 year olds

They answer the phone promptly. Crew is friendly and they work efficiently.

The seating was exactly same as the rest of the plane. We had no space for our knees. In fact it was the tightest spacing of the seats I ever flew with, on a very old plane. (and we flew all over Asia and Europe) The same chairs. We were the only passengers in business or first class. Obviously funny.... The only difference was, we got a sendwich and we were offered a drink. Rest of the plane got a bottle of water.

Helpful crew in a comfortable and well designed aircraft. My kids also loved the striped design of the airplane.

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