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Cheapest round-trip
$661
Typical prices: $712-$937
Condor
Sat 8/29Thu 9/10
MUC - SFO • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$757
Typical prices: $853-$1,110
Lufthansa
Fri 7/17Fri 7/31
MUC - SFO • Non-stop
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Cheap Flights from Munich to San Francisco (MUC-SFO)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Munich to San Francisco 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 Francisco

Sat, Aug 29 - Thu, Sep 10
Condor Logo
9:15 am - 2:30 pm
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SFO
14h 15m
1 stop
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4:30 pm - 3:35 pm
SFO
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MUC
14h 05m
1 stop
$661Condor
Tue, Aug 25 - Sat, Sep 12
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8:30 pm - 2:40 pm
MUC
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SFO
27h 10m
1 stop
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4:45 pm - 2:25 pm
SFO
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MUC
12h 40m
1 stop
$662Scandinavian Airlines
Wed, Sep 16 - Sun, Sep 27
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9:10 am - 8:08 pm
MUC
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SFO
19h 58m
1 stop
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5:22 am - 7:10 am
SFO
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MUC
16h 48m
1 stop
$663American Airlines
Thu, Aug 27 - Sun, Aug 30
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3:50 pm - 2:40 pm
MUC
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SFO
31h 50m
1 stop
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4:45 pm - 9:35 am
SFO
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MUC
31h 50m
1 stop
$667Scandinavian Airlines
Wed, Sep 16 - Mon, Sep 28
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9:15 am - 2:30 pm
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SFO
14h 15m
1 stop
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4:30 pm - 3:30 pm
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MUC
14h 00m
1 stop
$668Condor
Tue, Aug 25 - Wed, Feb 10
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10:20 am - 2:40 pm
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SFO
13h 20m
1 stop
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4:45 pm - 7:45 pm
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MUC
18h 00m
1 stop
$669Scandinavian Airlines
Mon, Aug 24 - Fri, Sep 11
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8:30 pm - 2:40 pm
MUC
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SFO
27h 10m
1 stop
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4:45 pm - 7:45 pm
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MUC
18h 00m
1 stop
$670Scandinavian Airlines
Mon, Aug 24 - Tue, Sep 8
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8:30 pm - 2:40 pm
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SFO
27h 10m
1 stop
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4:45 pm - 7:45 pm
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MUC
18h 00m
1 stop
$671Scandinavian Airlines
Tue, Aug 25 - Wed, Sep 9
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7:40 pm - 8:40 pm
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SFO
34h 00m
1 stop
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10:40 pm - 10:20 pm
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MUC
14h 40m
1 stop
$672LOT
Thu, Sep 17 - Fri, Sep 25
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8:30 pm - 2:40 pm
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SFO
27h 10m
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4:45 pm - 7:45 pm
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18h 00m
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Munich to San Francisco flights

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

How much is a round-trip flight from Munich to San Francisco?

This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Munich to San Francisco departing in August.

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

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

If your flying dates are flexible, you should consider flying to San Francisco on a Monday, as we generally find the cheapest rates on that day for this route. On the other hand, Friday is the most expensive day to fly from Munich to San Francisco. For your return ticket, we recommend flying on a Tuesday and avoiding Fridays for the best deals.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Munich to San Francisco, 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 Francisco is November, where tickets cost $732 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and June, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,025 and $940 respectively.

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

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.

No, with an average price for the route of $948, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

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

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 Francisco, 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 Francisco, you should book around 3 weeks before departure, which saves you about 26% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 12 weeks before departure.

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Expert advice for your flight from Munich to San Francisco

 
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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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When to book flights from Munich to San Francisco

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Munich to San Francisco 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 Francisco

  • What rules have the major airlines created for the transport of pets between Munich and San Francisco?

    Prominent airlines like Lufthansa, AirFrance, and British Airways have established pet-friendly guidelines for flights between Munich and San Francisco. These airlines permit passengers to travel with small domesticated animals in the cabin, provided that the weight of the individual animal does not exceed 40 lbs.

  • Which Munich to San Francisco flight route alternative is the most affordable?

    To find more budget-friendly ticket options, customers should consider selecting connecting flights instead of nonstop flights when making their travel arrangements from Munich to San Francisco. By exploring indirect flight options provided by airlines like Lufthansa, with layovers in Frankfurt, British Airways, with layovers in London, or Turkish Airlines, with a layover in Istanbul, passengers can potentially discover more affordable fares for their journey.

  • Which airline offers the most accommodating baggage policies on flights from Munich to San Francisco?

    If you plan to travel with multiple bags on your Munich to San Francisco flight, it is recommended to choose an airline that has a more flexible policy regarding carry-on luggage. Carriers such as KLM Airlines, Swiss International AirLines, and Air France have accommodating rules when it comes to carry-on baggage restrictions, making them suitable choices for passengers with more baggage.

  • How can I get from Munich's city center to the Munich International Airport (MUC)?

    The S1 and S8 lines of the Munich S-Bahn connect the city center to MUC. You can board these trains at multiple stations in the city center, like Munich Hauptbahnhof, Marienplatz, or Ostbahnhof. Trains run regularly, usually every 10-20 minutes, and the journey takes around 40 minutes.

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

    In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Munich to San Francisco was $440 for a one-way ticket and $661 for a round-trip.

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

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

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

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

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

    All the following airlines offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Munich to San Francisco flight route: Lufthansa, United Airlines, Austrian Airlines, Brussels Airlines, Air Canada, Delta, and SWISS.

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

    The Boeing 777 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Munich to San Francisco flight route.

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

    SkyTeam, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between Munich and San Francisco, with SkyTeam being the most commonly used for this route.

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

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

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Munich to San Francisco are United Airlines and Scandinavian Airlines. With an average price for the route of $872 and an overall rating of 7.4, United Airlines is the most popular choice. Scandinavian Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $656 and an overall rating of 7.4.

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

    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 Francisco.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to San Francisco 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 Francisco?

    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 Francisco with an airline and back to Munich with another airline. Booking your flights between Munich and SFO 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 Francisco?

    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 Francisco 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 Francisco

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $868 or less one-way and $891 or less round-trip.
  • Most passengers traveling from Munich to San Francisco choose to land at San Francisco International Airport (SFO). This choice is mainly driven by the fact that San Francisco, being a prominent city and harbor in San Francisco County, houses a significant portion of the county's leading corporate headquarters.
  • Parents traveling with children on a Munich to San Francisco flight can enhance their journey by selecting Lufthansa, British Airways, or American Airlines. These airlines offer complimentary Wi-Fi connectivity across the entire aircraft, allowing kids to enjoy their preferred music, watch TV shows, and even access cartoon networks while in flight. This feature creates a more enjoyable and leisurely travel experience for children.
  • Passengers traveling from Munich to San Francisco with United Airlines and AirFrance have the chance to enhance their travel experience by upgrading to the first-class cabin at a reduced cost, regardless of their initial booking in business or economy class. To take advantage of this opportunity, passengers can submit a bid indicating the price they are willing to pay for the upgrade. However, it is essential to keep in mind that both airlines require passengers to cover any itinerary changes, particularly if they are not frequent flyers.
  • When journeying from Munich to San Francisco, the vast majority of travelers prefer to depart from Munich International Airport (MUC). This preference is primarily influenced by the airport's status as a major hub for various airlines, such as Lufthansa and Eurowings, which offer flights connecting MUC to SFO. The presence of multiple airlines operating on this route fosters competitive pricing, increasing the chances of finding reasonably priced tickets.
  • After reaching SFO Airport, you have the flexibility to choose your desired means of transportation for exploring the nearby cities of San Francisco, such as Oakland, Berkeley, and San Mateo. There are multiple options available to travel from SFO airport to these destinations, including taking a bus, hiring a taxi, or renting a car.

Prefer to fly direct from Munich to San Francisco?

 
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 Francisco.
Find which airlines fly direct from Munich Franz Josef Strauss Airport to San Francisco Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Munich Franz Josef Strauss to San Francisco

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 Francisco 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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Reviews of the top 3 airlines serving from Munich to San Francisco

 
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Scandinavian AirlinesOverall score based on 1862 reviews
7.7Boarding
6.7Entertainment
8.0Crew
7.3Comfort
6.7Food
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Comfortable seats and lie flat setup. Decent food. Very attentive crew.

10.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Jun 2026
MUC - CPH
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Comfortable seats and lie flat setup. Decent food. Very attentive crew.

Since our earlier flight was delayed, we missed this flight and were rerouted on Lufthansa 2 days later.

Scandinavian Airlines is terrible. Flight was late. Lost luggage. Rude flight attendants. Terrible experience.

Ancient aircraft (busted armrests, poor cabin temperature with no option for passenger control). Garbage everywhere. Risible checking of safely conditions on landing. Also, late.

Cut out the nickel and dime pricing for "seat selection" and baggage, To do this on an international flight is just mind boggling. Seriously, why treat customers this way??? Nobody wants these hidden extra fees and everybody hates them. Also plane was too warm and no air vent, and water dripped from the ceiling at one point,

Maybe more diverse entertainment. Although the inflight cameras were amazing 10/10

I upgraded to economy plus and it’s so worth the price. The crew is exceptional and the food is pretty decent. I would definitely fly with them again.

The flight was on time and loading was fine. I really disliked that all drinks other than coffee or tea had a cost. Deplaning was also an issue as people did not wait for those in front of them to get out before they pushed forward

I paid for wifi and it worked about a total of 5 min. Feel ripped off

More water delivery and less time between meals. Good food and staff

The Manila airport was under renovation so there was no business class lounge. The double security check was disorganized and the flight attendants were grouchy.

Flight attendants on United are the worst in the business. Can’t be bothered to provide even basic levels of service and are as rude as anyone can get. This flight was not an exception to that rule.

Crew was great! Good meals. Had room to stretch out

Meals were poor and service rendered on return flight was mediocre as compared to the flight we took to Germany earlier where the attendants were more attentive, energetic, and mindful of passengers' needs. Thumbs up to crew of UA 58. Thumbs down to UA 59..

We got to get extended leg room in Econ plus that was great. It was nice having our own dietary needs met with our meals, and the connecting flights had it as well. Only negative were the seats my bottom was/is really sore after a ten plus hour flight. Those seats are horrible, understandable for as many people use them. So we are going to purchase a gel seat pad.

I would’ve liked to have made that flight so I didn’t have to go to Munich and have a 24 hour travel day

Great service; lots of water offered, frequent trash cleanup; tasty food

The food was bad . I didn’t like it . And also my baggage was lost in my first stop

The plane was diverted to San Jose (original destination was SFO) due to weather conditions and we have been waiting inside the aircraft for 4 hours to get refuelled. Apparently the airport was refusing to refuel us or something like that. We are still inside the aircraft and have been travelling for over 24h. Very bad experience.

I just stated the issue with the seat assignment in the previous post

Generally good. Not their fault but the design of the Boeing 747 had seating supports directly in line with my legs. So my legs always had to straddle this support which caused body misallignment. Such poor design from Boeing. There was no USB port for me to charge my phone. The screen touch control was very poor.

Never happened. Flight was delayed. Had to be re rojyed

I was very happy with everything, thank you for the smooth flight ✈️

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

The plane was clean and the staff courteous and professional. The seat bottom was uncomfortable but only after many hours. It had a pressure point that left me a small bruise on my right leg (very surprising). The pasta was terrible (hard on the edges sticking out and soggy on the bottom edges) but I guess that's how it comes out in a microwave (?). The entertainment was glitching and shutting off every 20 minutes or so but, in the end, we made it home safely with very little turbulence and that's what really matters.

Would never fly lauffthabsa again. Seats were way too crowded together....very uncomfortable le

Poor. Flight was late. We were locked inside the gate area with no way to leave to get some food or a decent meal. No seating. No information from Lufthansa all along. Very bad

The tables from the chairs were not cleaned with dry coca residue on the table and sticky. The food tables should be wipe between flights.

Aircraft flown by Luftansa. Crew members were very helpful, cheerful and kind. Dinner was excellent and breakfast sandwich really good. Leg room and seats in economy flight was too tight even for an average size woman. On line check-in was difficult - had to start over several times as I was "kicked out" or the site froze.

Some of the food was overcooked so we couldn’t peel it off the metal serving container to eat it. Other food was served cold that was intended to be warmed. Other than that the flight was fine.

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