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3:59 pm - 7:40 pmSAN-MUC
18h 41m2 stops
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10:25 am - 6:56 pmMUC-SAN
17h 31m2 stops
$705Scandinavian Airlines
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Tue, Sep 9 - Wed, Sep 17
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3:59 pm - 7:40 pmSAN-MUC
18h 41m2 stops
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8:30 pm - 6:56 pmMUC-SAN
31h 26m2 stops
$717Scandinavian Airlines
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Tue, Sep 9 - Mon, Oct 6
American Airlines Logo
10:52 pm - 7:10 amSAN-MUC
23h 18m1 stop
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9:10 am - 10:14 pmMUC-SAN
22h 04m1 stop
$780American Airlines
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Tue, Sep 9 - Wed, Sep 17
American Airlines Logo
7:50 pm - 8:05 pmSAN-MUC
15h 15m1 stop
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9:10 am - 5:37 pmMUC-SAN
17h 27m1 stop
$781American Airlines
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Mon, Aug 4 - Tue, Aug 19
Lufthansa Logo
5:15 pm - 1:20 pmSAN-MUC
11h 05mnonstop
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12:45 pm - 3:25 pmMUC-SAN
11h 40mnonstop
$806Lufthansa
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Mon, Aug 4 - Tue, Aug 19
Lufthansa Logo
5:15 pm - 1:20 pmSAN-MUC
11h 05mnonstop
Lufthansa Logo
12:45 pm - 3:25 pmMUC-SAN
11h 40mnonstop
$808Lufthansa
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Tue, Aug 5 - Thu, Aug 21
United Airlines Logo
10:41 am - 9:40 amSAN-MUC
13h 59m1 stop
United Airlines Logo
12:45 pm - 3:25 pmMUC-SAN
11h 40mnonstop
$812United Airlines
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Tue, Aug 5 - Fri, Aug 22
United Airlines Logo
10:30 pm - 7:05 amSAN-MUC
23h 35m1 stop
United Airlines Logo
12:45 pm - 3:25 pmMUC-SAN
11h 40mnonstop
$815United Airlines
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Sat, Sep 13 - Wed, Sep 24
British Airways Logo
4:31 pm - 8:00 pmSAN-MUC
18h 29m2 stops
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7:20 am - 2:50 pmMUC-SAN
16h 30m1 stop
$941British Airways
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Sun, May 18 - Tue, Jun 3
British Airways Logo
7:50 pm - 11:15 pmSAN-MUC
18h 25m1 stop
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8:50 pm - 2:50 pmMUC-SAN
27h 00m1 stop
$965British Airways
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Fri, Jul 25 - Tue, Aug 12
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Expert advice for your flight from San Diego to Munich

 
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 added comfort.


Lufthansa provides 11 special meal choices, including vegetarian and vegan options, 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
SAN

Security lines at SAN are manageable, even during peak times. Expect waits of 30–35 minutes, with shorter times throughout the day.

Read more about SANby Brandon Schultz
MUC

For a convenient arrival, consider the Airport-City-Day ticket for unlimited public transport access in Munich until 6 a.m. the next day.

Read more about MUCby Blane Bachelor
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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 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

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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

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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 San Diego to Munich flights

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

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Planning a trip from San Diego to Munich? KAYAK’s data-powered insights will help you find cheap flights. Learn the best time to fly, how early to book your ticket, and other tips to secure great prices.

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

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

If your flying dates are flexible, you should consider flying to Munich on a Wednesday, as we generally find the cheapest rates on that day for this route. On the other hand, Saturday is the most expensive day to fly from San Diego to Munich. 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 San Diego to Munich?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from San Diego to Munich, 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 San Diego to Munich is January, where tickets cost $654 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and May, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,613 and $1,475 respectively.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from San Diego to Munich, 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 San Diego to Munich, you should book around 3 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 26 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonFebruary
High seasonSeptember
Cheapest flight$419
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 13% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 1% increase in price.
Flight from San Diego to Munich

When to book flights from San Diego to Munich

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

  • Are there places I can sleep when at MUC?

    When you arrive at night or are too exhausted to continue your journey, you could find yourself looking for a spot to lay your head down and relax. There are a number of places which you can take advantage of including the rest zones in Terminal 2 where there are reclining seats. If you are comfortable with paying for accommodation, the Nap Cabs are located inside the airport and are beds inside sleeping pods. You can locate the Nap Cabs at Gates K.L, G/H (Level 5), G/H (Level 4) and G/H (Level 3) in Terminal 2. There is also the Hilton Munich Hotel which is at the airport and the NH München Airport (free airport shuttle) and Novotel Munich Airport hotels which are just between 10 to 20 min away.

  • Does the Munich Airport have airport lounges?

    Lounges are an important feature in airports, as you are able to res and get entertainment which changes your traveling experience. There are a number of lounges in Terminal 1 including: the Air France Lounge at Level 5 in Module D at Airside, the Airport Lounge World at Level 3 in Departures and the Europa Lounge at Level 5, in Module D. There are also airport lounges which include the Emirates Lounge located at Level 5 in Module C at Terminal 1 and the British Airways Gallery Lounge at Level 5 in Module B in Terminal 1.

  • Where can I grab something to eat when at MUC?

    If you feel hungry while at the airport, there are a number of food concessions which will allow you to take care of imminent hunger. At Landside, you have access to the McDonald’s, Leysieffer Restaurant and Café and the Cloud 7 Café. At Airside, there is the Foodji Fresh Food Pick-up Stations, Bubbles Seafood and Wine Bar and Amo. If you head over to Terminal 2, you can access the snack and beverage vending machines at Airside and Landside.

  • Where can I locate shoe shining services at SAN?

    You might want to ensure you board your flight with glistening shoes which is why there are shoe shining services at the airport. One of the locations the services are offered is the area close to the rotunda escalator in the East of Terminal 1 and in close to Gate 48 in the West, Gate 36 in the West and Gate 23 in the East of Terminal 2.

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

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from San Diego to Munich was $419 for a one-way ticket and $705 for a round-trip.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  • Which is the best airline for flights from San Diego to Munich, Delta or KLM?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from San Diego to Munich are Delta and KLM. With an average price for the route of $1,453 and an overall rating of 8.0, Delta is the most popular choice. KLM is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $1,096 and an overall rating of 7.8.

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

    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 San Diego to Munich.

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

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

    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 Munich with an airline and back to San Diego with another airline. Booking your flights between San Diego and MUC 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 San Diego to Munich?

    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 Munich from San Diego 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 San Diego to Munich

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $623 or less one-way and $845 or less round-trip.
  • When you are at Munich International Airport (MUC), you can take use of the grocery store at the Edka Supermarket if you are on your way home. Both Terminal 2 and the MAC Forum have the grocery on Level 3 of the Landside.
  • Keep an eye out for baby care facilities at MUC which have are established in dedicated rooms all over the airport. These facilities offer a changing table, charging ports and comfortable seating for nursing mothers.
  • At San Diego International Airport (SAN), there are live concerts and art exhibitions all over the airport, so you won't get bored as you wait for your trip.
  • If you arrive at SAN with a lot of luggage, you can make use of the baggage carts in the parking lots, at Terminal 2's terminal entry, and in the baggage claim area.
  • Avoid getting lost at SAN since there are Airport Ambassadors wearing polo shirts with the words "Airport Information" on them who may assist you.

Prefer to fly direct from San Diego to Munich?

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

Direct departures

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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Direct returns

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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Top 5 airlines serving from San Diego to Munich

 
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7.4
United AirlinesOverall score based on 8696 reviews
7.3Comfort
7.1Entertainment
8.1Crew
7.7Boarding
6.6Food
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Everything is good except the dinner and breakfast. The sandwich is very delicious. Toilet is clean, I only use one of them. Flight attendants are very nice. 👍👍

10.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Apr 2025SFO - HKG
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Everything is good except the dinner and breakfast. The sandwich is very delicious. Toilet is clean, I only use one of them. Flight attendants are very nice. 👍👍

The gate was too far away for the connecting flight

Compared with other carriers business class for an overnight was not worth the extra expense.

Seats were comfortable. It’s was so cold and very uncomfortable. I paid 2000 miles for wifi service that was choppy the whole flight. Would like to be reimbursed for my miles Food was so disappointing. Three cold and terrible meals for $3000 round trip. This needs to be better.

Easy to board. Flight was super crowded though so I didn't sleep well on that cross country red-eye flight. The aisles seem ot have gotten narrower and the seat smaller whn luggage and people are getting bigger so it would be AWESOME to have more space and breathing room in general ;)

Pilot Erika DeLong made us feel safe and at ease in a frankly scary time to be flying. Her warm smile and greeting and excellent command of the aircraft in foggy bumpy weather helped us all to calm our nerves and get us home safely.

Plenty of room for me and the cat in Premium Economy. Seat was comfortable. Boarding was a breeze. The lady at the special check-in desk was great, super helpful and professional.

Smooth flight. As always dinner could have been more generous. Breakfast was great.

AWFUL. I have had the experience of traveling with many airlines across the world, and hands down United Airlines is the worst. Not one flight was on time, and I don’t think I met one crew member or staff member who wasn’t rude.

Old and out of date plane, it seem like every time I fly with united there’s and issue. We were delayed,

The seats were really cramped. The high backs on the chairs made you feel claustrophobic.

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

Boarding was chaotic and the flight left late but arrived at a decent time. This may have been because of the sxsw festival that was going on.

I was pleasantly surprised as it was my first time flying with them. The seats were comfortable with more legroom than usual. The service was great too! The entertainment was good but could use a few more new movies.

Nothing special or negative. Pretty typical flight…no freebies in the way of food etcetera, but none were expected.

The flight got canceled and you just send an email in the middle of the night and no solution to how to get on the next flight or provide other solutions.

They were all bad because SAS was at fault and cost me my time. I will never fly SAS again.

You cost me my time and did not compensate properly. Gfy.

Missed a connecting flight and SAS was at fault. I was awarded a $20 voucher in exchange for 8 hours of my time? Gfy.

Seat was lumpier than I’ve ever remembered it to be although comfortable when tilted back. I don’t recall being that hungry after being served food from SAS before. Flight attendant on the second flight to Aalborg seemed to be having a bad day.

Very helpful ground crew after an earlier flight delay and being rebooked on a different flight.

British Airways staff are very polite and willing to help.

The plane was late and then sat on the runway for almost 45 minutes before taking off.

We kept being told that the flight was full and that all overhead compartments were full and therefore had to check in our hand luggage. We were some of the last people to board and noticed that there was still sufficient space in the overhead compartments. We were obliged to check in hand luggage when there was space and so had to wait at luggage retrieval which took a while to then noticed damage to our luggage - not a great experience!

Worst seats I’ve ever had !!! The seats were very narrow and uncomfortable and misaligned with the seats in front of mine leading to bottom of the seat in front of mine pressing on my legs for 15.5 hours !

This was an overnight flight. There was no meal service in first class, just a simple snack basket was offered along with beverages. There should have been some type of continental breakfast prior to arrival in PHL. As an Executive Platinum American Airlines Advantage member, I received no name recognition from the first class flight attendant. When disembarking at PHL, the flight attendants were more interested in their cell phones than saying "thank you" to the passengers as they disembarked.

The flight was quick and to the point. The crew just did their job w/o excessive talking and everything was just perfect.

Awkward carry on process. Forced to check all carry on. No overhead space of worthiness. Left delayed, but made up the time. Crew was amicable.

Amazingly comfy flight - I had upgraded for a reasonable price and it was worth it. The food also was good.

Had to wait on pilot and crew to depart and had to wait to arrive at the gate because they only had 2 crews working. Delays, delays....Planes just keep getting smaller and tighter and they nickle and dime for everything. When will an airline actually wake up and make flying more enjoyable?

They lost my luggage and despite all follow ups through emails and phone calls they don’t give me an update

Everything went really well. Snacks could be better and there was no tea/coffee service after dinner. Crew was helpful and friendly.

Both flights were delayed and we missed our connection. Our second flight was delayed 3 times. I have always had great service and never any problems with my flights on Lufthansa. My last two flights were, unfortunately, awful. I fly quite often to Germany and have had better luck with United than Lufthansa.

Excellent staff and flight experience. Would rather that I had upgraded to Premium Economy for extra space, but I will know to do it next time.

I requested a wheelchair for they haven’t got it, they are old and don’t speech english

They are professional. Nice crew. Still flying Boeing 747. Thank you for that. I love this airplane. Traditional.

Entertainment was good. Food was mediocre. Service was mediocre. New plane was smooth

Staff was great. Space in bathrooms was very good. Boarding went smoothly due to aisles. I would like more room in coach. 2 more inches would be helpful. Lost luggage was a big issue; more on the administrative side than flight related, but diminished the flight experience.

Zero legroom or space in economy. Flight was delayed into Munich causing a missed connecting flight and other missed bookings. :(

They gave us free up grade to a roomier seat.

LCY airport is an amazing airport and I love the flight from LCY to FRA with BA. Efficient, easy, comfortable and great luggage allownace with BA. I iused to fly predominantley LH, but the service and price - benefit ratio of Lufthansa has deteriorated a lot over the last 5 years. Whereas BA keeps an excellent service level with friendly staff.

Cancelled flight minutes before boarding. Rescheduled flight was two days later

The flight attendants were EXTREMELY personable and appreciated the service, lights going off after dinner (probably the norm, but I haven’t flown evening overnight flights in a while). Thank you!

Business class seats were very dated on my plane. Very little storage, charging ports were not easily accessible, tv screen kept flopping away. Vegetarian food was disappointing: hardly any protein and severely under-seasoned. Crew was lovely.

The food was pathetic. There wasn't much leg room and recline space for such a long flight. No tea/ coffee for a 2-3 hour connecting flight without purchasing! Really!?

The information in the airport, and the app was different. Be aware. Different terminals in Stuttgart, so we had to walk a lot. It's a small airport so it wasn't a big deal, but it was ludicrous to see the error in the app.

They overbooked the flight by 3 people. It is completely unacceptable to tell 3 people, with paid tickets, that need to get home for children etc, that they need to stay another night. No compensation. No apology.

I was charged fees for check in bags at the airport by British Airways. It was supposed to be no charge but Kayak messed up my booking apparently and I had to pay for check in bags. I paid $175.

Good flight. Not a lot of legroom, but it was fine for a short flight.

Flight delay and can’t much help passenger do the change connecting flight.

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