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The Munich Airport is well connected to the city by various modes of transportation including the Deutsche Bahn, S-Bahn lines S1 and S8/MVV, The Lufthansa Express Bus, Flixbus or regional bus line for longer distances. The S-Bahn lines S1 and S8 run the most frequently (every 10 minutes) and bring you to the main railway station at the city center within 40min. The S-Bahn stops at both Terminals 1 and 2. The Lufthansa Express Bus leaves every 15 minutes and will take you from Terminal 1 or 2 to the Munich Central Station and takes about 45min.

Public transport options include shared minibus shuttle, the BART, and SamTrans buses. SamTrans are the best connections from San Mateo County, South San Francisco and Palo Alto. There are many shuttle buses which will pick you up at your residence and take you to the airport. The BART is the most convenient for travel from San Francisco’s city center and the journey and can take about 30min and costs about $9 for a one way ticket.

No, virtually all flight deals from SFO to MUC have at least one stop in Frankfurt (operated by Lufthansa), Amsterdam (operated by KLM) or Chicago, Denver or Washington (operated by United Airlines).

Munich Airport has several play areas, one of the principal ones being the Kinderland at the MAC forum, located between the two terminals. Kids can play under the supervision of childcare staff; parents can relax in a lounge nearby. You can also rent buggies and strollers from airport services in case you’ve checked yours.

Among airlines operating San Francisco to Munich flights:

• Lufthansa: offers extra legroom
• United Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

2 airlines operate flights between San Francisco and Munich. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

• Lufthansa
• United Airlines

Flights from San Francisco to Munich usually depart from San Francisco (SFO) and arrive at Munich Franz Josef Strauss (MUC).

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Lufthansa: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• United Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Air New Zealand: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so travelers should check the fare details before booking.

Four cabin classes are available on flights from San Francisco to Munich:

• Economy Class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class
• First Class

Prices vary by airline.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $741 round-trip via Lisbon Humberto Delgado (LIS), compared to $1,387 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $75–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Boeing 777 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by United Airlines and Lufthansa. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A380-800 variants.

One-stop flights from San Francisco to Munich most commonly connect through:

• Frankfurt am Main (FRA) - 58% of one-stop connections
• Kastrup Copenhagen (CPH) - 27% of one-stop connections
• Istanbul (IST) - 8% of one-stop connections
• Lisbon Humberto Delgado (LIS) - 3% of one-stop connections

Frankfurt am Main (FRA) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 21% on the San Francisco to Munich route. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $949 round-trip on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at $1,191, a difference of $242. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Afternoon is the busiest departure period on San Francisco to Munich flights, with 50% of flights leaving in that window. Night departures account for 50%, morning flights for 0%, and evening flights for 0%.

Some of the most popular sights in Munich are Theresienwiese, Marienplatz and Altes Rathaus. These are among the most viewed places in Munich on KAYAK.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from San Francisco to Munich:

• Earliest: departs at 1:40 pm and lands at 12:53 am
• Latest: departs at 10:40 pm and lands at 9:53 am.

The flight takes about 11h 13m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 4% above the route average of $1,053. Book 21 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A nonstop flight from San Francisco to Munich takes 11h 13m, covering 5,860 miles.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

One-way fares from San Francisco to Munich are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $488, which is 21% below the typical average for this route.

Flying via Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 14h 14m, compared with 14h 19m via Frankfurt am Main (FRA) and 14h 31m via Kastrup Copenhagen (CPH).

Munich is 9 hours ahead of San Francisco (Central European Time vs Pacific Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Munich Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $14 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Flex To Go
• Europcar
• Alamo
• Avis
• Sixt

Round-trip flights from San Francisco to Munich range from $822 to $1,380, with an average of $1,053 over the past 12 months. Anything below $822 counts as a good deal.

Four airlines offer in-flight Wi-Fi on San Francisco to Munich flights:

• Lufthansa
• United Airlines
• Austrian Airlines
• Brussels Airlines

Pricing varies by airline and fare class. Some plans are included with the ticket or loyalty program; others are paid add-ons priced by flight length.