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$404 Find Cheap Flights from Munich to San Francisco

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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

Mon, Oct 20 - Fri, Dec 12
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1:35 pm - 1:35 pmMUC-SFO
33h 00m1 stop
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7:10 pm - 11:55 amSFO-MUC
31h 45m1 stop
$404TAP AIR PORTUGAL
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Tue, Sep 2 - Tue, Oct 7
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1:35 pm - 2:35 pmMUC-SFO
34h 00m1 stop
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4:20 pm - 11:20 pmSFO-MUC
22h 00m1 stop
$413TAP AIR PORTUGAL
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Mon, Nov 24 - Mon, Dec 8
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6:05 am - 2:35 pmMUC-SFO
17h 30m1 stop
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4:35 pm - 11:10 pmSFO-MUC
21h 35m1 stop
$416TAP AIR PORTUGAL
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Tue, Aug 26 - Tue, Sep 9
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1:35 pm - 2:35 pmMUC-SFO
34h 00m1 stop
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6:45 pm - 12:45 pmSFO-MUC
33h 00m2 stops
$423TAP AIR PORTUGAL
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Wed, Oct 1 - Wed, Oct 15
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1:35 pm - 2:30 pmMUC-SFO
33h 55m1 stop
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4:20 pm - 11:20 pmSFO-MUC
22h 00m1 stop
$424TAP AIR PORTUGAL
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Mon, Aug 25 - Tue, Sep 9
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6:05 am - 2:30 pmMUC-SFO
17h 25m1 stop
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6:45 pm - 11:20 pmSFO-MUC
19h 35m2 stops
$444TAP AIR PORTUGAL
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Wed, Sep 10 - Wed, Sep 24
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9:00 am - 2:30 pmMUC-SFO
14h 30m1 stop
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4:30 pm - 4:10 pmSFO-MUC
14h 40m1 stop
$458Condor
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Thu, Oct 9 - Mon, Oct 13
Condor Logo
9:00 am - 2:30 pmMUC-SFO
14h 30m1 stop
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4:30 pm - 4:10 pmSFO-MUC
14h 40m1 stop
$491Condor
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Thu, Sep 18 - Thu, Oct 9
Condor Logo
9:00 am - 2:30 pmMUC-SFO
14h 30m1 stop
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4:30 pm - 4:10 pmSFO-MUC
14h 40m1 stop
$492Condor
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Mon, Oct 20 - Sun, Mar 1
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8:30 pm - 4:30 pmMUC-SFO
29h 00m1 stop
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4:40 pm - 7:45 pmSFO-MUC
18h 05m1 stop
$548Scandinavian Airlines
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Expert advice for your flight from Munich to San Francisco

 
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's Premium Economy offers 50% more space and an extra checked bag for long-haul comfort.


Lufthansa provides 11 special meal choices for dietary needs, bookable 24 hours before departure.

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United Airlines

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


United's Wi-Fi varies; check coverage maps before purchasing for reliable connectivity.

Airports
MUC

Arrive early at MUC to enjoy the Munich Airport Center with its shopping, dining, and entertainment options, including the world’s first airport brewery.

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SFO

Use BART for a cost-effective and efficient way to reach downtown San Francisco from SFO. The station is conveniently located in the International Terminal.

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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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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.

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 Thursday, as we generally find the cheapest rates on that day for this route. On the other hand, Sunday is the most expensive day to fly from Munich to San Francisco. For your return ticket, we recommend flying on a Tuesday and avoiding Saturdays 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 February, where tickets cost $634 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and December, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $986 and $883 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.

Yes, flying with a layover may cost you more time, but you can also save money on the route, with a 1 stop layover the cheapest option at $1,162 on average.

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 2 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 10 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonJanuary
High seasonAugust
Cheapest flight$404
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 4% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 11% increase in price.
Flight from Munich to San Francisco

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 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Munich to San Francisco was $404 for a one-way ticket and $404 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?

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

  • 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?

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

  • 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.

  • 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 $783 or less one-way and $859 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

Air Canada, Air New Zealand, Austrian Airlines, +3 more

Air Canada, Air New Zealand, +4 more

Tuesday

Air Canada, Air New Zealand, Austrian Airlines, +3 more

Air Canada, Air New Zealand, +4 more

Wednesday

Air Canada, Air New Zealand, Austrian Airlines, +3 more

Air Canada, Air New Zealand, +4 more

Thursday

Air Canada, Air New Zealand, Austrian Airlines, +3 more

Air Canada, Air New Zealand, +4 more

Friday

Air Canada, Air New Zealand, Austrian Airlines, +3 more

Air Canada, Air New Zealand, +4 more

Saturday

Air Canada, Air New Zealand, Austrian Airlines, +3 more

Air Canada, Air New Zealand, +4 more

Sunday

Air Canada, Air New Zealand, Austrian Airlines, +3 more

Air Canada, Air New Zealand, +4 more

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Direct returns

San Francisco to Munich Franz Josef Strauss

Monday

Air Canada, Air New Zealand, Austrian Airlines, +3 more

Air Canada, Air New Zealand, +4 more

Tuesday

Air Canada, Air New Zealand, Austrian Airlines, +3 more

Air Canada, Air New Zealand, +4 more

Wednesday

Air Canada, Air New Zealand, Austrian Airlines, +3 more

Air Canada, Air New Zealand, +4 more

Thursday

Air Canada, Air New Zealand, Austrian Airlines, +3 more

Air Canada, Air New Zealand, +4 more

Friday

Air Canada, Air New Zealand, Austrian Airlines, +2 more

Air Canada, Air New Zealand, +3 more

Saturday

Air Canada, Air New Zealand, Austrian Airlines, +3 more

Air Canada, Air New Zealand, +4 more

Sunday

Air Canada, Air New Zealand, Austrian Airlines, +3 more

Air Canada, Air New Zealand, +4 more

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

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Munich to San Francisco. 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 8849 reviews
8.1Crew
7.0Entertainment
6.6Food
7.7Boarding
7.3Comfort
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My flight was delayed a very short period of time but they did not hold my connecting flight to San Diego, also through United. So they closed the doors before we got off our plane. They would only have to help the door open for another five to ten minutes. So I missed a court deadline for a manditory mediation settlement conference for my client. I had to get an associate to be there in person and be on the phone with him relaying what he needs to do the entire time. The court was very upset with me and so was my client. United cannot be trusted.

2.0 MediocreWilliam, Jun 2025TPA - SFO
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My flight was delayed a very short period of time but they did not hold my connecting flight to San Diego, also through United. So they closed the doors before we got off our plane. They would only have to help the door open for another five to ten minutes. So I missed a court deadline for a manditory mediation settlement conference for my client. I had to get an associate to be there in person and be on the phone with him relaying what he needs to do the entire time. The court was very upset with me and so was my client. United cannot be trusted.

Really good 😊 the woman at the gate entrance was a little rude checking in our carry-on but i dont think she worked for the airline, she worked for the airport at sacramento, other than that amazing.

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.

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

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

The gate was too far away for the connecting flight

Generally good. The aisles have gotten narrower which can slow down boarding. Flight crew was great! Healthier complimentary snacks would be appreciated. Due to earthquake in San Francisco we had to circle in air space for a bit but then had a smooth landing. I laud the flight crew for their patience ;)

Good legroom. Attentive crew. Wine quality poor, you can do better

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

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.

The plane was very clean. The bathroom was clean as well. The land crew were very polite and informative and helpful. They informed me that there is a long way and challenging to go from international terminal to national terminal and in addition to getting my suitcases and going through customs and dropping them again for my second leg of trip which was San Francisco to Los Angeles . I have left knee issue and had a recent fall with aching muscles all over, the land crew suggested wheelchair help for me, God bless her. If I did not have help, I could not make it to my last terminal. Thank you UNITED AIRLINE!

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

helpful and friendly. The Lufthanza people I dealt with before my holiday were so unhelpful by comparison.

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.

The food was very good and it came multiple times

Flight from LGW to JFK delayed by 4 hrs No explanation given until the pilot said the delay due to planned maintenance on the aircraft

We arrived late to London, and consequently were 5 min. late to be allowed through security for our next flight. Even though dozens of people missed the same flight, BA did not radio ahead to hold open security for an extra 5-10 min. to allow people to get on the flight. This caused an additional 6 hour delay in London after waiting over an hour in Customer Service to get rebooked. They did not have enough staff on hand to help people in a timely manner. Not at all happy with the BA's customer care or customer service.

All service prior to the flight was terrible: online check-in not working, no customer service tel,, multiple airport scanners not working, A huge mess.

CONSTANT ERROR MESSAGE THAT THE WIFI COULD NOT BE PURCHASED DUE TO INABILITY TO CONNECT PAYMENT SYSTEM VIA SATELLITE. THIS HAPPENED IN BOTH DIRECTIONS. THE MAIN REASON I TRAVEL IN PRIORITY IS TO BE ABLE TO WORK FOR WHICH I NEED ACCESS TO INTERNET. .

They lost my luggage. Lady who was helping with it in Austin was rude. Not very helpful!

Waited 3.25 hours in plane only to have the flight cancelled.

bad, made it to connecting flight and they didnt let me board

More space, of course. a footrest! more room to walk. Movie selection was awful. Some good documentaries would help if the movies can't be better. The flight itself was great, crew was great.

Our flight was cancelled on Sunday morning. We were supposed to take a short flight to Dallas from Austin, then a nonstop to Barcelona. We were rerouted from Austin to Miami on American Airlines due to storms we sat at the gate for 2 1/2 hours, pilot announced we needed fuel. In air pilot said we were rerouted to Fort Myers 30 minutes from Zmiami. Sat on tarmac waiting for a gate. Deplaned at 10:09. Pilot gave conflicting info about what to do. Missed Miami flight to Barcelona. Pilot announced crew was timed out and we would have to wait for a new crew. Waited a couple of hours. Got to Miami at 2:30 am. Gate agents at Fort Myers told us to go to D30 for hotel vouchers. No one was there. So we slept a little on the floor. Husband is 80 and I am 74. Rerouted to JFK at 9:54 am on Monday, then flight to Barcelona at 5 pm. We arrived in Barcelona a day late and missed the first night of our Oceania Marina cruise. We feel that we are due a lot of compensation for this trip from hell.

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