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Cheap Flights from San Francisco to Germany

Cheapest round-trip prices found by our users on KAYAK in the last 72 hours
Munich
Munich2 stops$841
Berlin
Berlin1 stop$771
Hamburg
Hamburg1 stop$852
Stuttgart
Stuttgart1 stop$781
Cologne
Cologne2 stops$907
Nuremberg
Nuremberg1 stop$887
Hannover
Hannover2 stops$897
Bremen
Bremen1 stop$892
Dresden
Dresden1 stop$1,035
Leipzig
Leipzig2 stops$1,009
Dortmund
Dortmund1 stop$1,569
Memmingen
Memmingen3 stops$1,285
Münster
Münster1 stop$923
Paderborn
Paderborn3 stops$1,875
Erfurt
Erfurt2 stops$1,711
Munich
Munich2 stops$841
Berlin
Berlin1 stop$771
Hamburg
Hamburg1 stop$852
Stuttgart
Stuttgart1 stop$781
Cologne
Cologne2 stops$907
Nuremberg
Nuremberg1 stop$887
Hannover
Hannover2 stops$897
Bremen
Bremen1 stop$892
Dresden
Dresden1 stop$1,035
Leipzig
Leipzig2 stops$1,009
Dortmund
Dortmund1 stop$1,569
Memmingen
Memmingen3 stops$1,285
Münster
Münster1 stop$923
Paderborn
Paderborn3 stops$1,875
Erfurt
Erfurt2 stops$1,711

Book Cheap San Francisco to Germany Plane Tickets

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from San Francisco to Germany 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.
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent round-trip flight deals from San Francisco to Germany

Wed, Sep 9 - Wed, Sep 23
Scandinavian Airlines Logo
4:45 pm - 2:40 pm
SFO
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DUS
12h 55m
1 stop
Scandinavian Airlines Logo
7:20 pm - 2:40 pm
DUS
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SFO
28h 20m
1 stop
$754Scandinavian Airlines
Thu, Oct 15 - Sat, Oct 31
Scandinavian Airlines Logo
4:45 pm - 6:40 pm
SFO
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DUS
16h 55m
1 stop
Scandinavian Airlines Logo
10:10 am - 3:50 pm
DUS
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SFO
13h 40m
1 stop
$769Scandinavian Airlines
Sat, Aug 1 - Wed, Aug 19
Multiple Airlines Logo
4:30 pm - 3:40 pm
SFO
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BER
14h 10m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
8:20 am - 6:23 pm
BER
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SFO
19h 03m
2 stops
$771Multiple Airlines
Sat, Aug 1 - Wed, Aug 19
Condor Logo
4:30 pm - 3:40 pm
SFO
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BER
14h 10m
1 stop
Condor Logo
8:20 am - 2:30 pm
BER
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SFO
15h 10m
1 stop
$772Condor
Wed, Sep 23 - Wed, Sep 30
Condor Logo
4:30 pm - 9:20 pm
SFO
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BER
19h 50m
1 stop
Condor Logo
8:20 am - 2:30 pm
BER
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SFO
15h 10m
1 stop
$775Condor
Wed, Nov 25 - Sat, Dec 5
British Airways Logo
8:35 pm - 9:05 pm
SFO
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HAM
15h 30m
1 stop
British Airways Logo
6:30 am - 2:55 pm
HAM
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SFO
17h 25m
1 stop
$863British Airways
Wed, Aug 26 - Tue, Sep 8
Lufthansa Logo
9:05 pm - 11:00 pm
SFO
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BRE
16h 55m
1 stop
Lufthansa Logo
9:10 am - 7:00 pm
BRE
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SFO
18h 50m
1 stop
$895Lufthansa
Wed, Aug 26 - Wed, Sep 9
Lufthansa Logo
9:05 pm - 11:00 pm
SFO
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BRE
16h 55m
1 stop
Lufthansa Logo
6:15 am - 7:00 pm
BRE
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SFO
21h 45m
1 stop
$896Lufthansa
Fri, Nov 6 - Mon, Nov 16
United Airlines Logo
10:06 am - 12:30 pm
SFO
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BRE
17h 24m
2 stops
United Airlines Logo
1:15 pm - 7:35 pm
BRE
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SFO
15h 20m
1 stop
$945United Airlines
Fri, Nov 6 - Mon, Nov 16
United Airlines Logo
10:06 am - 12:30 pm
SFO
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BRE
17h 24m
2 stops
United Airlines Logo
1:15 pm - 12:36 am
BRE
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SFO
20h 21m
2 stops
$956United Airlines
Booking Insights

KAYAK's insights & trends for San Francisco to Germany flights

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

What is the cheapest San Francisco to Germany flight route?

Data is based on round-trip flight searches on KAYAK over the past month.

The cheapest ticket to Germany from San Francisco found in the last 5 days was to Frankfurt am Main, at $575 round-trip. The most popular route is from San Francisco (SFO) to Frankfurt am Main Airport (FRA), and the cheapest round-trip airline ticket found on this route in the last 5 days was $575.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly to Germany?

The average price for all round-trip flights from San Francisco to Germany depending on the time of departure, clicked by users on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

The cheapest time of day to fly to Germany is generally in the evening, when round-trip flights cost $857 on average. Morning departures are around 100% cheaper than evening flights, on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to Germany is generally at night, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is $1,109.

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

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

Yes, flying with a layover may cost you more time, but you can also save money on the route, with a 2 stops layover the cheapest option at $933 on average.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from San Francisco to Germany, 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 Francisco to Germany is March, when tickets cost $309 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are April and October, when the average cost of round-trip tickets is $2,214 and $1,718 respectively.

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

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

Your flight ticket price will generally be cheaper if you fly to Germany on a Sunday and more expensive on a Saturday. On your return trip to San Francisco, you should consider flying back on a Monday, and avoid Sundays for better deals.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from San Francisco to Germany, 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 Francisco to Germany, you should book around 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 21 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight$322
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 26% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 5% increase in price.
Flight from San Francisco to Munich

Flights from San Francisco to Germany: the best tips from KAYAK users

Insights shared by verified travelers who flew the route from San Francisco to Germany 
KenFlew with Lufthansa
SFO
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FRA
May 2026
Get a good blow up seat cushion if traveling in economy
MichaelFlew with Condor
SFO
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FRA
Jun 2024
Bring snacks, make sure you follow luggage guidelines,
StefanieFlew with Lufthansa
SFO
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MUC
Feb 2024
Try to find flights with layovers of two hours or more To prevent missing connecting flights.

FAQs - booking Germany flights

  • Are there nonstop flights from San Francisco to Germany?

    Yes, you will find several nonstop flights from SFO to Germany. You can fly nonstop to Frankfurt and Munich from SFO. The quickest nonstop flight to Frankfurt takes about 10h 45min, and the fastest nonstop flight to Munich is around 11h. Lufthansa and United Airlines are the leading airlines providing nonstop flights to Germany.

  • Which airport should I fly into when traveling from San Francisco to Germany?

    The best airport to fly into is Munich Airport (MUC). Although Frankfurt Airport (FRA) is the busiest in Germany, MUC has a wider offer. Munich airport is about 11 miles from downtown, and getting to and from it is easy. There’s also a lot to enjoy at MUC, including abundant shopping and dining options. You can even play mini-golf, have a drink at the brewery, or take in splendid views from Visitor’s Terrace at MUC.

  • Do rental companies have counters at airports in Germany?

    Yes, you can easily get rental cars from airports in Germany. FRA, MUC, and Berlin Airport are the three main airports in Germany, and each has a rental car center, including companies such as Avis, Budget, Enterprise, Alamo, Europcar, Hertz, and SIXT.

  • What can I do during a layover at Munich Airport?

    There’s a lot to do within and just outside MUC. During short layovers, you can try your luck at the casino, take the behind-the-scenes airport tour, grab a meal with a view at Visitor’s Terrace, or enjoy a trip to Visitor’s Park. For longer layovers, you could head downtown to shop and dine; visit Oberschleissheim, a nearby town with three castles and a park; or visit the largest hot water complex in Europe, Therme Erding.

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

    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 Francisco to Germany.

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

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

    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 from San Francisco to Germany with an airline and back with another airline.

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

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

Top tips for finding cheap flights to Germany

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found tickets from San Francisco to the following destinations at these prices or less: Frankfurt am Main $679 one-way - $834 round-trip
  • San Francisco International Airport (SFO) has four terminals, and you’ll find flights to Germany departing from the international terminal. All four terminals have connecting walkways, and the SFO shuttle busses and Air Train should quickly get you from the BART station and parking garages to the international terminal.
  • Flights to Berlin from San Francisco usually include at least one stop on the way. The quickest flight takes about 13h 30min and includes a layover in Frankfurt. The most common layover cities for SFO to Berlin flights are London, Frankfurt, Paris, and Munich.
  • If you wish to grab a bite before your flight to Germany, visit the food court at SFO for concessions and vending machines, where you can grab anything from a quick snack to baked goods and coffee. If you want a premium meal, they are available at the airport lounges.
  • There are plenty of relaxing activities available at SFO before your long-haul flight to Germany. Yoga rooms are available at Terminals 2 and 3, and spas offering relaxing massages, facials, pedicures, and more can be found at Terminal 2, Terminal 3, and the international terminal. The airport lounges are also a great place to relax, and day passes are available to access the two lounges located at the international terminal.
  • US citizens flying to Germany will need a passport valid for at least three months, in addition to a return or onward air ticket to gain entry into the country. No visa is required if your stay is less than 90 days, but your passport needs to have at least two blank pages.

Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving from San Francisco to Germany

 
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from San Francisco to Germany? 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
Scandinavian AirlinesOverall score based on 1840 reviews
7.3Comfort
6.7Food
8.0Crew
6.7Entertainment
7.7Boarding
Airline reviews

Old plane, food not that great - lacked taste. Crew was nice but strict.

4.0 OkayAnonymous, Jun 2026
JFK - CPH
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Old plane, food not that great - lacked taste. Crew was nice but strict.

Terrible airlines, kept lying to me about the fact that my connection flight was cancelled. Left me hanging until last min. NEVER AGAIN

Mediocre. Maybe due to Economy light. Staff was great. Space shrunk, not for me, and definitely not for Vikings. Food was decent. Assistance lagging. There was a possibility to upgrade to Premium economy, however my bid was immediately classified as low and not even considered (though well over minimum bid). Thus I was no bleeding dry.

Upon departing and landing, the man seating in front of me had his seat leaning back. Taking off nobody told him anything. Landing someone from the crew said something but the passenger ignored him and nobody followed up. Felt a bit unsecured. If this that is some of the basics are missed, what else was overlooked?

On time, reasonably comfortable for economy, decent food. All in all a very good experience.

Every flight got canceled or delayed. Customer service was awful.

They lost my luggage and there is no update, no luggage and no hope that they will find it. It has been 26 hours since we landed

They lost my luggage and can’t find it. My trip is ruined. Online tracking of lost luggage doesn’t work

No free Wi-Fi. I have SkyMiles but not a high status, having an account has been enough for Wi-Fi on other flights, but this one was going to charge me to use it. Also turbulence was really bad toward the end, but I didn't count this in my ratings since I know Delta cannot control the weather - it's 2026 and lack of WiFi alone is enough for a poor rating.

The stewardess was incredibly rude. The gave you only one drink with dinner.

It was perfect! United Airlines staff was extremely caring, super friendly and professional

United has maintenance issues and can then never recover. No operations ability and simple issues always turn into multiple hours long cascading delays. Worst airline on earth.

I paid for a confirmed upgraded aisle seat and was moved to a center seat in the back of the plane at the last minute.

Horrifying Almost 2 million miles. Bring your own food and drink. One coffee or drink every three hours. Have to order meals on app more than 24 hours ahead Tiny and dirty bathrooms

Easy of boarding, helpfully staff at check in, surprisingly comfortable seating

Lost of requested seat assignments. Lost my husband's meal choice

My service dog and I were asked to deplane just before they closed the door - clearly very last minute they couldn’t find the documentation that I have filled out many many times before that is for flying service animals. I purposely purchase 3seats (a whole row) since he is large and not all passengers want to sit next to a dog on a cross country flight. The plane departed with my husband on it!!! They made me fill out a hard copy of the same form and had to reschedule me on a later flight where they could find 3 seats together!! I’ve done this so many times before - clearly the error was on their part in a technology glitch - but really people - do better!! Very traumatic - and my husband had to wait for us when he landed ….so bad. Poor pup was confused and tired.

My flight time was changed without any notification to me which ruined my time sensitive plans so I ended up completely changing my travel plans and no reimbursement.

No screens or meal options. Freezing cold. Dirty seats. Left late.

I liked that my son and I were reseated next to each other (we had different bookings). I liked that it was a directg flight and mostly on time. I liked that you provided pillows and blankets. Flight attendants were generally courteous. The messaging through wifi did not work well. The food was not good. Seats are very narrow and I felt slightly claustraphobic in the window seat.

Flight attendants were fine, seats a bit hard but I use a cushion for extra support. The only issue was it was a bit too cool and I needed to ask for and received and extra blanket. I survived!!!

Very few things and/or people are excellent. It was very good.

Food choices limited & not enticing Seats quite uncomfortable & difficult to control

Definitely get premium economy on a flight this long if you can. Your legs and while body will thank you.

Boarding was disorganized. The door to one to the toilets wouldn’t lock. The plane was shockingly cramped, and clearly used for domestic flights due to the menus for items to sell domestic travelers. United should be ashamed of its small seats, tiny unclean toilets, and money grubbing stance toward services, compared to Lufthansa, Emirates, and most international carriers United is awful.

Terrible. Lost our luggage for 4 days. Did not advise passengers there was a strike in Barcelona Airport and had zero personnel on hand at airport to advise passengers on where to go to file claims. We had to fend for ourselves. No assistance at all other than an online claims submission process that we had to find out about on our own.

Lufthansa cancelled our flight from Los Angeles to Naples Italy on March 10 for scheduled flight on March 12 Very stressful experience trying to arrange alternatives. Will never fly again with Lufthansa

Service and food were excellent. Incredibly friendly and competent staff. Flight was delayed over and hour and I had to run between terminals to get my connecting flight.

Late flight Delays Poor service Poor staff Worst airline ever

Lufthansa still has a good level of quality compared to US airlines, especially with respect to (1) food quality - actually tasty, (2) good French red wine - free, (3) good movie selection. Also my ticket price includes 1 free check-in luggage, while some other budget airlines sneak in an extra $150 for a checkin.

Canceled flight late London to Florence. Help at airport very poor. Treated poorly. Had to sleep in the airport. Lost bags- still do not have them. Horrible. I should be reimbursed!

Boarding was orderly, pilot and flight attendants were nice, entertainment options were good, and low sodium meals were quite tasty.

Flight delayed, connection was not at gate listed and so missed, staff were rude at Heathrow, phone tree stupid and difficult, took me 21 actual hours to reach my destination. Almost lost my hotel reservation after walking in a strange city alone after midnight because they would not put me up in a hotel at sfo or heathrow. I will never fly BA again and will tell all people and Instagram followers never to fly BA.

Check-in in SAN was long. ORD was good. Flight delayed On board crew was ok. No warmth or personality. LHrR barely made connection

Wish the food and overall service was better. They treat Business class passengers same as economy

They had us seating down for one hour just waiting on the plane

Flying with BA is always a good experience—even in economy class. It is better if in business and first class. Timely, breeze through security and timely connections

The issue was not with BA it was with the link yoiu sent fopr booking the flight

Loved the boarding option from Business class lounge, experience on flight was excellent, plenty of good food choices

Awful it always is unfortunately is the only way to fly direct to london

They lost my bag and have yet to find it, they won’t talk to me or give me any customer service at all. I’m now having to contact Alaska to help me because Condor won’t give me any updates and it’s been over 24 hours with nothing

I did not like that I was charged $ 60.00 for a window seat, 26A, and then assigned a middle seat, 44D, without any excuses.

As I am 6 foot four and a large frame seek comfort was not very good hardly any legroom which I couldn’t enjoy my food

The flight was fine. The food was much better on the second flight. I have NEVER paid for a carry on bag on a zero economy flight booking. I'm very dissappointed about that, and will never fly Condor again.

Great crew. Food was pretty good. Seats are narrow and internet is expensive

This Condir premium economy is terrible. All it is is a few extra inches of legroom in an economy seat. British airways premium economy is the same as a first class domestic seat, wider with more recline. Plus the flights were all late to leave, arrive, etc. terrible day.

Absolutely the worst food I ever had on any flight. Half of passengers simply didn't eat their meals, as I noticed.

Food could be better. Service was just ok without any enthusiasm...

The breakfast snack was horrible. No nutrition value. I couldn't finish it. The main meal had no taste, no real vegetable, the brownie had no chocolate taste., I was not even sure what the salad consists off.

Breakfast was terrible. Sugary yogurt, inferior pastry, poor quality fruits. No protein.

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