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$461 Find Cheap Flights from Munich to San Francisco

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Cheap Flight Deals 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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5:30 pm - 2:40 pmMUC-SFO
30h 10m1 stop
4:35 pm - 11:10 pmSFO-MUC
21h 35m1 stop
$474TAP AIR PORTUGAL
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Tue, Nov 12 - Wed, Dec 4
5:30 pm - 2:55 pmMUC-SFO
30h 25m1 stop
5:40 pm - 12:00 pmSFO-MUC
34h 20m1 stop
$485TAP AIR PORTUGAL
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Fri, Mar 7 - Sat, Mar 22
8:45 pm - 1:15 pmMUC-SFO
25h 30m1 stop
3:30 pm - 7:55 pmSFO-MUC
19h 25m1 stop
$513British Airways
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Thu, Oct 10 - Sun, Oct 20
7:20 am - 1:15 pmMUC-SFO
14h 55m1 stop
1:19 pm - 3:45 pmSFO-MUC
17h 26m2 stops
$515British Airways
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Wed, Oct 9 - Tue, Oct 22
9:10 am - 10:51 pmMUC-SFO
22h 41m1 stop
7:20 pm - 11:15 pmSFO-MUC
18h 55m1 stop
$574American Airlines
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Thu, Oct 10 - Wed, Oct 23
11:35 am - 3:00 pmMUC-SFO
36h 25m1 stop
5:30 pm - 4:45 pmSFO-MUC
14h 15m1 stop
$588American Airlines
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Sat, Feb 1 - Tue, Feb 25
4:25 pm - 7:00 pmMUC-SFO
11h 35mnonstop
8:35 pm - 4:35 pmSFO-MUC
11h 00mnonstop
$600Lufthansa
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Thu, Oct 24 - Tue, Nov 5
3:50 pm - 6:45 pmMUC-SFO
11h 55mnonstop
8:35 pm - 4:35 pmSFO-MUC
11h 00mnonstop
$625Lufthansa
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Tue, Nov 5 - Tue, Nov 19
11:50 am - 4:35 pmMUC-SFO
13h 45m1 stop
12:35 pm - 11:50 amSFO-MUC
14h 15m1 stop
$632United Airlines
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Thu, Oct 10 - Wed, Oct 23
12:00 pm - 11:44 pmMUC-SFO
20h 44m1 stop
12:35 pm - 11:50 amSFO-MUC
14h 15m1 stop
$638United Airlines
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Fri, Sep 27 - Mon, Oct 7

Flights from Munich to San Francisco - Travel Insights & Trends

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 flights from Munich to San Francisco clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
If you are looking for a flight deal from Munich to San Francisco, look for departures on Tuesdays and avoid leaving on a Saturday, as it's usually the priciest day. When flying back from San Francisco, Monday is the cheapest day to fly and Saturday is the most expensive.

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 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 $599 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and August, where the average cost of tickets is $1,069 and $839 respectively.

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

The average 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 $722 on average

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

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for 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 month.
To get a below average price on the flight from Munich to San Francisco, you should book around 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 15 days before departure.

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Low season

January

High season

August

Cheapest flight

$461
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 13% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 16% increase in price.
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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.
Estimated round-trip price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or round-trips with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

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 $461 for a one-way ticket and $474 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.

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Munich to San Francisco are United Airlines and American Airlines. With an average price for the route of $771 and an overall rating of 7.4, United Airlines is the most popular choice. American Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $703 and an overall rating of 7.3.

  • 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.

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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 $751 or less one-way and $700 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.
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Prefer to fly non-stop from Munich 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.

Nonstop 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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Nonstop 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, +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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Top 4 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.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Munich to San Francisco? 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.
7.4
United AirlinesOverall score based on 9546 reviews
8.1Crew
7.2Comfort
7.7Boarding
7.1Entertainment
6.7Food
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service was slow and at times there was no service at all in premium plus seats. they do not care about people in premium plus

4.0 OkayK, Sep 2024TPE - SFO
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service was slow and at times there was no service at all in premium plus seats. they do not care about people in premium plus

To san Francisco it was ok. From sf to Manila it was horrible

Awful, rude staff. Their abrasive comments are unnecessary. Most seek a frictionless experience and will cooperate if you ask. Additional childish bullying of customers is not acceptable or tolerated. We had the same problem with our departure flight. We will never fly United again.

Very poor the plane itself was really old, slight smell that couldn’t be named. I didn’t even get a boarding pass UNTIL AFTER clearing security! Even then, they said when I get to my connected flight I’ll get my 2nd boarding pass there! A bit ridiculous!

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

No cooked food. Crew was not friendly and not that helpful

loved the bulkhead seats with all the extra leg room! The initial dinner was excellent unfortunately the last meal was unsatisfactory. Our salad was partially frozen and the pizza roll was 90% dough. My only complaint

Boarding was efficient. Crew was not pleasant and skipped me during a round of beverage service. Older plane with no seat back screens and I couldn’t connect to wifi or their entertainment offerings.

No entertainment system or wifi on a 12 hour flight. They failed to include GF meals And snacks as requested on my ticket so I had very little available to eat. Crew seemed indecisive.

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

The foot ottoman cushion was missing on my business class seat.. the hydraulics is on its last leg & seat cushions do not have support or paddling. Heavily dented by butts

I have been flying with American most of my professional career. But the airline seems tired and becoming more and more subpar with older planes than other airlines, dirtier and less comfortable seating, and less and less amenities. Their WiFi seldom works and their food is becoming more and more mediocre. How do you fly from LAX to PHL with only being offered one drink and as a platinum customer. I am exploring delta here on out for more of my flying.

also wi-fi never worked attendant said satellite coverage is spotty over water ..... but we were over land!

I was unhappy with having the seat I chose changed at the last minute. I was moved to an aisle seat which did not recline and was next to the bathroom. The bathroom odors made the flight entirely unpleasant. Having carefully chosen my seat months before I was not pleased with my AA experience. In addition, they ran out of tea during flight service, really?

Dallas Hub. American taking ownership for their screwups instead of blaming their contractors and customers, trading their people, their call in service, reservation agents and their ticketing process. Make sure wheelchairs are available especially when the request is in their record.

The aircraft was on-time and plane and lavatory was clean.

My flight was delayed four hours without explanation. Gate crew seem to avoid interactions with passengers and we’re not in attendance until flight finally boarded

We booked Iberia and it was LEVEL … a cheap ariline. The plane didnt have entertainment nor wifi

My husband and I pre-ordered our food, but they did not have my husband’s order, and my cheese plate was very average. I asked for a blanket and was told they don’t carry blankets on domestic routs. The flight was on time and smooth!

There were delays on both ends. It made it less than excellent. This plane was great though

Delayed flight with no explanations; no jetway boarding so we had to stand on the tarmac in the cold rain. Baggage was lost.

SEA to Munich flight was turbulent and you could hear rattling in the plane. The food was TERRIBLE, return flight was better. We will not fly Lufthansa in the future.

Flight was delayed for no reason and I missed my connection. This added another day of travel and I missed an event I was traveling home for.

The food was straight up bad not gonna lie, seats are uncomfortable so I had to re-adjust my self most of the time, delayed our arrival time by alot.

Great flight. Friendly crew. Good food. Nice clean cabin and toilet was a good size. I like the starliner.

Upgraded to business class and it was worth every dollar! The connection in Denver was way too tight time wise and going through customs there plus re-visiting security screen again caused me to miss my connecting flight. KAYAK should not allow that tight of connection on international flights.

Other than the delay of flight, this crew tried to make the best of bad situation.

Delay before takeoff, ran out of protein options for the meal served, waited on the tarmac upon landing for and hour, waited in corridor for people mover for 45 minutes and still waited at baggage claim for over 30 minutes. This was after Lufthansa cancelled our flight to Frankfurt. Will definitely be my last option when booking overseas flights.

The wi-fi wasn’t working on the flight from Munich to Chicago and I’d already paid for two devices before they notified us not to purchase it. I think that should have been mentioned as we checked in or boarded not once we were already on board during the safety brief. The flight attendant stated that we’d get a voucher, but we didn’t receive anything while on the flight, so I don’t know who’s responsible for issuing a voucher or refund.

They delayed the flight multiple times, canceled, and then did not rebook or reserve hotel rooms

All went well- allow plenty of time at Heathrow, we felt like we got bused halfway to chicago when it was time to board, then had to carry baggage up steps outside. A bit of work for anyone who is less mobile or able bodied for sure.

It was a pathetic experience. Booked Hindu vegetarian meal and they served chicken. Inspite of telling them repeated times, the issue was not resolved.

I never was able to take this cancelled flight…all flights from Zagreb were cancelled at 3:30 AM of departure day 9/8!

Friendly crew members. Food was so-so, below average. However, ice cream add a little touch and made a difference.

Overall American Airlines are good. For a long haul flight I would have appreciated if they had offered water durning the flight, as they don't provide individual water bottles. I applaud their recycling efforts onboard.

Experience was probably the best I’ve had on BA for a long time. Only thing is A380 is old now and it needs upgrading. The en re attainment screens are very small and the touchscreen barely works.

British airways canceled our connecting flight then sent an email 1 day before. Didn't offer us any comp for our flights or anything.

Flight cancelled! Rebooked by circuitous routing although there were seats available on other nonstop flights.

Service of the crews were great. Food on flight was very greasy, and salty.

Sardine can herringbone layout in business class. Uncomfortable and nowhere to put your book, phone, headphones, etc. worst hard product ever, and the service and food aren’t good enough to make it worthwhile. Expensive garbage. British Airways purchased this thinking only about financials, clearly not customer experience. British Airways business class is the garbage truck of the skies. Hard pass!

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from Munich to San Francisco found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
1/16Thu
2 stops
39h 05mMUC-SFO
$461
1/16Thu
1 stopTAP AIR PORTUGAL
29h 45mMUC-SFO
$511
1/15Wed
1 stopTAP AIR PORTUGAL
17h 35mMUC-SFO
$527
1/16Thu
nonstopLufthansa
11h 55mMUC-SFO
$626
10/17Thu
nonstopLufthansa
11h 45mMUC-SFO
$666
12/31Tue
1 stopAmerican Airlines
32h 10mMUC-SFO
$819
1/5Sun
2 stopsAmerican Airlines
25h 39mMUC-SFO
$828
1/4Sat
1 stopBritish Airways
32h 15mMUC-SFO
$843
1/2Thu
1 stopBritish Airways
27h 35mMUC-SFO
$850
12/30Mon
nonstopUnited Airlines
11h 55mMUC-SFO
$1,933

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Last minute flights from Munich to San Francisco

Last minute flight, train and bus deals

 
These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights from Munich to San Francisco that are departing in the next 10 days.
9/18Wed
multi-stopITA Airways
35h 25mMUC-SFO
10/6Sun
multi-stopITA Airways
33h 45mSFO-MUC
$575
9/18Wed
multi-stopITA Airways
27h 30mMUC-SFO
9/29Sun
multi-stopITA Airways
17h 35mSFO-MUC
$599
9/18Wed
multi-stopBritish Airways
19h 29mMUC-SFO
9/29Sun
multi-stopBritish Airways
20h 04mSFO-MUC
$809
9/20Fri
nonstopUnited Airlines
11h 45mMUC-SFO
10/6Sun
multi-stopUnited Airlines
31h 00mSFO-MUC
$832
9/20Fri
nonstopUnited Airlines
11h 45mMUC-SFO
10/6Sun
nonstopUnited Airlines
11h 05mSFO-MUC
$836
9/20Fri
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
19h 28mMUC-SFO
10/6Sun
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
17h 45mSFO-MUC
$837
9/18Wed
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
18h 45mMUC-SFO
10/6Sun
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
17h 31mSFO-MUC
$839
9/19Thu
nonstopLufthansa
11h 45mMUC-SFO
10/3Thu
nonstopLufthansa
11h 05mSFO-MUC
$893
9/18Wed
multi-stopBritish Airways
19h 29mMUC-SFO
9/28Sat
multi-stopBritish Airways
21h 54mSFO-MUC
$911
9/19Thu
nonstopLufthansa
11h 35mMUC-SFO
9/28Sat
multi-stopLufthansa
14h 15mSFO-MUC
$986

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