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Cheap Flights from Munich to San Diego (MUC-SAN)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Munich to San Diego that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Munich to San Diego

Wed, Nov 12 - Tue, Dec 9
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10:20 am - 1:28 pmMUC-SAN
36h 08m1 stop
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6:10 pm - 10:45 pmSAN-MUC
19h 35m1 stop
Sat, Oct 11 - Sat, Oct 25
British Airways Logo
4:30 pm - 2:50 pmMUC-SAN
31h 20m1 stop
British Airways Logo
4:40 pm - 8:55 pmSAN-MUC
19h 15m1 stop
$559British Airways
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Wed, Oct 8 - Sun, Oct 12
American Airlines Logo
9:10 am - 12:03 amMUC-SAN
47h 53m2 stops
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2:57 pm - 8:00 pmSAN-MUC
20h 03m2 stops
$579American Airlines
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Tue, Oct 14 - Sat, Oct 25
American Airlines Logo
9:10 am - 10:33 pmMUC-SAN
22h 23m1 stop
American Airlines Logo
4:40 pm - 8:55 pmSAN-MUC
19h 15m1 stop
$580American Airlines
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Sat, Aug 30 - Sat, Sep 6
Delta Logo
2:00 pm - 12:00 pmMUC-SAN
31h 00m1 stop
Delta Logo
1:05 pm - 5:30 pmSAN-MUC
19h 25m2 stops
$582Delta
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Thu, Jun 26 - Thu, Jul 10
Delta Logo
6:20 am - 12:00 pmMUC-SAN
14h 40m1 stop
Delta Logo
1:05 pm - 5:30 pmSAN-MUC
19h 25m2 stops
$583Delta
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Sat, Oct 4 - Sun, Oct 12
Lufthansa Logo
10:00 am - 7:46 pmMUC-SAN
18h 46m2 stops
Lufthansa Logo
5:15 pm - 1:20 pmSAN-MUC
11h 05mnonstop
$630Lufthansa
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Wed, Jul 23 - Wed, Aug 13
United Airlines Logo
9:00 am - 7:11 pmMUC-SAN
19h 11m2 stops
United Airlines Logo
7:27 pm - 9:45 amSAN-MUC
29h 18m2 stops
$631United Airlines
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Mon, Oct 6 - Mon, Oct 13
Lufthansa Logo
12:45 pm - 3:25 pmMUC-SAN
11h 40mnonstop
Lufthansa Logo
10:38 am - 10:05 amSAN-MUC
14h 27m1 stop
$635Lufthansa
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Wed, Jul 30 - Sat, Aug 23
United Airlines Logo
3:45 pm - 10:44 pmMUC-SAN
15h 59m1 stop
United Airlines Logo
7:00 am - 1:45 pmSAN-MUC
21h 45m2 stops
$643United Airlines
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Expert advice for your flight from Munich to San Diego

 
Snippets provided in this section are AI-generated based on a summarization of KAYAK-commissioned articles. The articles are presented as-is, for general informational purposes only, and may not be up-to-date. The opinions contained in the articles are original to the author and reflect their authentic experience, which may vary significantly from the experience of others.
KAYAK teamed up with top travel experts to share the best tips for your journey.
Airlines
Lufthansa

Lufthansa Premium Economy offers 50% more space and an extra checked bag for long-haul flights.


Lufthansa provides 11 special meal choices, including vegetarian and vegan, for dietary needs.

Read more about Lufthansaby Jessica Macdonald
United Airlines

United Polaris offers lie-flat seats with aisle access for enhanced comfort on long-haul flights.


United Premium Plus provides extra recline and legroom, ideal for long-haul comfort.

Airports
MUC

MUC offers biometrics and self-service automation for a quicker departure. No need to remove shoes or electronics at security checkpoints.

Read more about MUCby Blane Bachelor
SAN

Take the Route 992 bus from SAN to Downtown San Diego. It runs every 15 minutes and is the cheapest option.

Read more about SANby Brandon Schultz
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Jessica Macdonald

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Jessica Macdonald

Jessica Macdonald

Currently based in Scotland after living in South Africa and the United States, Jessica has been writing travel and aviation content for more than 10 years. She regularly contributes to Travel + Leisure and TripSavvy, and has had work published by Condé Nast Traveller and The Independent. She has traveled to more than 50 countries across six continents.

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Stefanie Waldek

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Stefanie Waldek

Stefanie Waldek

Stefanie Waldek is a freelance space, travel, and design writer based in Saratoga Springs, NY. Her words have appeared in Space.com, Travel + Leisure, Condé Nast Traveler, Architectural Digest, and House Beautiful, among other publications. An expert in aviation and expedition cruising, Stefanie is frequently up in the air or on the sea, likely en route to Antarctica or the Arctic.

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Brandon Schultz

Brandon Schultz

Expert on SAN

Brandon Schultz

Brandon Schultz

Brandon Schultz is an award-winning food and travel writer based in New York City. His work has appeared in Forbes, AAA, Thrillist, Travel + Leisure, and The Daily Meal, among many others, and he is the author of 6 books, including 3 cookbooks.

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Blane Bachelor

Blane Bachelor

Expert on MUC

Blane Bachelor

Blane Bachelor

Blane Bachelor is a journalist and editor specializing in travel and aviation who writes regularly for top global outlets. Born and raised in Florida, Blane has worked and lived in four countries, including the Netherlands, where she’s currently based with her family. Her favorite way to get to know a new destination is by running or riding a bike around town – or hearing a spooky ghost story about local history. She will always choose the window seat.

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KAYAK's insights & trends for Munich to San Diego flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Munich to San Diego to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Munich to San Diego?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Munich to San Diego clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

Your flight ticket price will generally be cheaper if you fly to San Diego on a Tuesday and more expensive on a Thursday. On your return trip to Munich, you should consider flying back on a Wednesday, and avoid Thursdays for better deals.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Munich to San Diego?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Munich to San Diego, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Munich to San Diego is November, where tickets cost $583 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and August, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $822 and $815 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Munich to San Diego?

The average round-trip price for all non-stop flights, flights with one layover, and flights with two layovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

Yes, flying with a layover may cost you more time, but you can also save money on the route, with a 2 stops layover the cheapest option at $789 on average.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Munich to San Diego?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Munich to San Diego, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Munich to San Diego, you should book around 3 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 20 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonFebruary
High seasonAugust
Cheapest flight$421
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 9% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 13% increase in price.
Flight from Munich to San Diego

When to book flights from Munich to San Diego

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Munich to San Diego based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking flights from Munich to San Diego

  • Are there any airlines on this route that offer lounges at Munich International Airport?

    Lufthansa has a total of 11 lounges inside Terminal Two and the Terminal Two Satellite, making this a good airline choice on this route. Since this is also a major hub for this airline, your flight options to the United States are greatly increased in case of delays or cancellations of your original flight.

  • What is a good choice if I want a sustainable airline on this route?

    SWISS Airlines serves as a prime example of the decarbonization challenge, and it actively strives to introduce solar fuels to the market through its partnership with Synhelion. To meet its CO2 target by 2030, SWISS has undertaken substantial commitments such as modernizing its fleet, continuously improving flight operations, utilizing sustainable aviation fuel, and supplementing these endeavors with investments in climate protection initiatives.

  • What are some reasons to consider upgrading to Business Class on Brussels Airlines?

    You can expect top-notch service and exceptional comfort when flying in Business Class with this airline. Enjoy the privilege of lounge access, priority boarding, an increased baggage allowance, and exclusive in-flight meals. Experience the convenience of high-tech seats that seamlessly transform into a spacious six-foot fully-flat bed within seconds, allowing you to unwind and relax. Additional luxuries include a 15.6 inches HD screen with noise-canceling headphones, an individually adjustable seat with a massage function, and an exclusive amenity kit, ensuring the utmost comfort throughout your journey.

  • Is there an airline that will allow me to take my pet on the flight?

    Passengers flying with United Airlines have the option to bring cats and dogs in-cabin, depending on availability. There are no breed or weight restrictions for pets. However, they must be transported in a carrier that can be either hard-sided or soft-sided. The carrier should fit comfortably under the seat in front of you and provide enough space for your pet to stand up and turn around.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Munich to San Diego?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Munich to San Diego was $421 for a one-way ticket and $552 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Munich and San Diego?

    Yes, you’ll need a passport to travel to San Diego from Munich.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Munich to San Diego?

    Munich airport is called Munich Franz Josef Strauss and the only airport in San Diego is San Diego.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Munich to San Diego?

    Lufthansa, United Airlines, Air New Zealand, SWISS, and KLM offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Munich to San Diego flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Munich to San Diego?

    The Airbus A350-900 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Munich to San Diego flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Munich to San Diego?

    Star Alliance is the only airline alliance operating flights between Munich and San Diego.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Munich to San Diego?

    There are nonstop flights from Munich to San Diego on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Munich to San Diego, United Airlines or Lufthansa?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Munich to San Diego are United Airlines and Lufthansa. With an average price for the route of $755 and an overall rating of 7.4, United Airlines is the most popular choice. Lufthansa is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $745 and an overall rating of 6.8.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Munich to San Diego?

    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 Munich to San Diego.

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

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

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Munich to San Diego?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to San Diego with an airline and back to Munich with another airline. Booking your flights between Munich and SAN can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

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

    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 to San Diego from Munich up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Munich to San Diego

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $749 or less one-way and $639 or less round-trip.
  • When you want a way to get to Munich International Airport (MUC) without driving yourself, consider the Deutsche Bahn Regional S8 train that leaves from Marienplatz and gets to the terminal in about 36 minutes.
  • If you are going to take a one-stop flight on this trip, some of the most common layover airports are Denver International Airport (DEN), Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT), and Heathrow Airport (LHR).
  • When you fly with KLM, make sure your carry-on bag fits in overhead bins or under the seat by checking its size at the gate. All carry-ons can be no bigger than 21.5 x 13.5 x 10 inches and can't weigh more than 26 lb.
  • If you are traveling on Delta Airlines and you are going to check bags, the limit for your bag is that it must not weigh more than 50 lb and cannot have total linear dimensions greater than 62 inches.
  • When flying on Austrian Airlines, you can take a standard bicycle with you or a child bike trailer or a unicycle. The maximum linear dimensions of the bag carrying the bike cannot be bigger than 110 inches, and there is a limit of one bike per passenger.

Prefer to fly direct from Munich to San Diego?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from Munich Franz Josef Strauss to San Diego.
Find which airlines fly direct from Munich Franz Josef Strauss Airport to San Diego Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Munich Franz Josef Strauss to San Diego

Monday

Lufthansa, United Airlines

Lufthansa, United Airlines

Tuesday

Lufthansa, United Airlines

Lufthansa, United Airlines

Wednesday

Lufthansa, United Airlines

Lufthansa, United Airlines

Thursday

Lufthansa, United Airlines

Lufthansa, United Airlines

Friday

Lufthansa, United Airlines

Lufthansa, United Airlines

Saturday

Lufthansa, United Airlines

Lufthansa, United Airlines

Sunday

Lufthansa, United Airlines

Lufthansa, United Airlines

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Direct returns

San Diego to Munich Franz Josef Strauss

Monday

Lufthansa, United Airlines

Lufthansa, United Airlines

Tuesday

Lufthansa, United Airlines

Lufthansa, United Airlines

Wednesday

Lufthansa, United Airlines

Lufthansa, United Airlines

Thursday

Lufthansa, United Airlines

Lufthansa, United Airlines

Friday

Lufthansa, United Airlines

Lufthansa, United Airlines

Saturday

Lufthansa, United Airlines

Lufthansa, United Airlines

Sunday

Lufthansa, United Airlines

Lufthansa, United Airlines

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Top 4 airlines serving from Munich to San Diego

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Munich to San Diego. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
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7.4
United AirlinesOverall score based on 8801 reviews
8.1Crew
7.0Entertainment
7.3Comfort
6.6Food
7.7Boarding
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Boarding was mayhem. Late boarding by 15 minutes because of lack of staff (missing 1 flight attendant. We had to wait for an arrival of another plane before we could board). Flight was a little rough, but cannot blame on airlines.

8.0 ExcellentLawrence, Jun 2025HNL - SFO
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Boarding was mayhem. Late boarding by 15 minutes because of lack of staff (missing 1 flight attendant. We had to wait for an arrival of another plane before we could board). Flight was a little rough, but cannot blame on airlines.

Great experience…left a bit behind schedule but made up fir that in the air and landed 10 minutes early 😁

Airbus plane, nice and polite staff, entertainment even as it was a short flight.

United out of SFO is having issues with catering so none of our meals were loaded on the plane and no offer of compensation for our tickets purchased was offered.

Its good expeince but in enternteiment please be like you tube the music i like or movie

The crew was fantastic. They were there whenever we needed. The wifi didn’t work which was brutal on an 11 hour flight. The onboard entertainment was boring. Nothing of interest

I needed to make changes to my flights. When I called customer service, they assisted me with care professionalism.

A bit rush for transit. Food and entertainment are not available

Wonderful and fast TSA checkpoint. The line was fast and our gate was close by

The gate was too far away for the connecting flight

Honestly, I haven’t flown American in years, probably due to the pandemic and my being unable to travel for certain periods in the last two years, but it was a good experience to dig out or obtain a new American Airlines account after many years of traveling for business with American in the past.

Long 5 hour and 45 min flight and only one drink service and cookie snack

One bottle of water and a package of cookies for comfort plus. We had to literally beg a flight attendant for an extra bottle of water later in the flight due to feeling dehydrated.

Flight boarded from Gate 39 at OGG, the farthest gate in the terminal. There were no Hawaiian themed amenities for the flight. The first class service was mediocre at best; I received not special welcome or recognition as an executive platinum member of American Advantage program. The flight attendants were more concerned with their cell phones than saying "thank you" to the passengers as we disembarked. Fortunately, the flight arrived at LAX a few minutes early.

Bigger seats. Board back to front! Disembark front to back!

Extraordinary service in business class, and very good breakfast and snacks. A really lovely flight.

This flight didn’t happen because AA agents didn’t let us board the flight

Plane was pretty clean, staff was friendly and helpful, flight left about on time arrived early. Took a long time to board and get off the plane - carry on items didn't have enough room so people had to move all around to find places.

The service and food needs to improve to catch up with other international flights

Would have been good to have a meal since it was a 5.5 hour flight

Beautifully maintained airplane, good food, professional crew, top-notch communication. I highly recommend Lufthansa for intercontinental flights between the United States and Europe.

Lufthansa is my favorite airline and have flown oversea with them for the past 25 years: i always found them so professional and incredibly efficient from checking in to arrival. I also love their Munich or Frankfurt airports.

We paid for business class, and my seat did not work at all. Each time I wanted to adjust the position, an attendant had to come to physically force the seat into its new position. They tried to fix it by fiddling with the electronics (military reset, for example), to no avail. Also, the food was just mediocre. We were at the end of a serving section, so they ran out of several choices. (This was on the flight from Los Angeles to Munich.)

The crew was the best I’ve ever encountered. Business class was spacious, immaculate, and very modern.

I enjoyed my flight back with Lufthansa because the food was good, and the flight attendants were nice and helped you when you asked a question. The flight attendants always came around and asked if you needed anything which I liked a lot.

I wish seats were not reclinable. It's so claustrophobic when the person in front of you spends most of a nine hour flight leaned all the way back. The crew was really nice though and the dinner (red Thai curry) was pretty compelling.

The only thing that the airport can improve which will help Lufthansa from delay flights is to warn the passengers that are flying to the USA to be earlier to the gate due to the documents check that in our case delayed the flight

This was the best carrier, comfort, service, good food, on time experience on a long haul flight. New, clean, quiet, smooth aircraft!!!

Liked - efficiency of boarding with 2 jetways. Checkin was with kiosks with helpful and plentiful workers to help with the process. Munich airport security was very automated, efficient and effective. Free wine and beer! Cons - food was only okay in economy class. Plane bathrooms could have been cleaner.

Crew were professionals. However, the plane seats are too small -essentially there is no space to move around which for so many hours is almost inhuman but certainly unacceptable. Same with the bad quality of food and the fact that you need to purchase Wi-Fi

Better synchronizing the boarding processes. The audio announcements, the personnel and the digital signage were not saying the same thing. All confusion.

The first class seats were unusable, mine at the end of the flight, my husband's in the middle of the flight, and the one next to me was unusable either, they had to move the person to another seat.

Last minute gate change. Didn’t put our TSA global on our trip even though we asked multiple times to confirm. Did not help with food when could not eat what was served.

Our luggage didn’t arrive with us, that puts a damper on the whole trip.

The cabin was bit colder than I like but the crew members looked after us very well. They did even offer hot water bottle and hot chocolate. I cannot rate the crew enough excellent is not good enough. They really were wonderful.

Boarding is always a challenge as folks in al groups crowd around for no reason, but crew handled it well. I once again applaud the LHR ground baggage staff as they got our bags from a flight at Terminal 5A to a flight in Terminal 5C within 40 minutes...amazing!

This flight from London to Chicago was actually on an AA airline. I did book through BA but the flight was AA. Great flight, hectic in Chicago, I wouldn't choose to fly through Chicago again, but that's not the airlines fault. The flight itself was great.

Delayed due to a technical fault, one small bottle of water, no USB charging point Not much to like

Push back is not working when I complaint a male staff he told me that most of the seats are like that so we can’t do anything

Seats were way too small. I got claustrophobic waiting for trash from meal to be taken away. I couldn't move to even close my tray until trash was taken.

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