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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Munich to San Francisco, as well as popular online travel agencies
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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 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 £425 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and August, where the average cost of tickets is £865 and £655 respectively.

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.

Which airlines fly direct between Munich and San Francisco?

Airline and price data is aggregated from results in KAYAK’s search results from the last 2 weeks for flights from Munich to San Francisco.
There are 2 airlines that fly direct from Munich to San Francisco. They are Lufthansa and United Airlines. The cheapest airline for this route is Lufthansa, with the best one-way deal found costing £442. On average, the best prices for this route can be found at Lufthansa.

How many flights are there between Munich and San Francisco per day?

Each day, there are 2 direct flights that take off from Munich and land in San Francisco, with an average flight time of 11h 40m. The most common departure time is 16:00 and most flights take off in the afternoon. Each week, there are 14 flights and there are the same amount of flights each day 2.

Which cabin class options are there for flights between Munich and San Francisco?

The average price of flights for each cabin class for the route found by users searching on KAYAK over the last 2 weeks.
There is only one cabin class option available for the route, which is Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

What’s the earliest departure time from Munich to San Francisco?

Early birds can take the earliest flight from Munich at 11:45 and will be landing in San Francisco at 14:20.

What’s the latest departure time from Munich to San Francisco?

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from Munich to San Francisco jets off at 18:30 and lands at 21:00.

Good to know - Cheap tickets from Munich to San Francisco

Low season

January

High season

August
Best time to beat the crowds (16% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (17% more expensive on average)

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 return price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or returns 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.

  • 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 Airbus A350-900 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 direct 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 return ticket. You could then fly to San Francisco with an airline and back to Munich with another airline.

  • 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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Top tips for finding a cheap flight from Munich to San Francisco

  • Looking for a cheap flight from San Francisco to Munich? 25% of our users found flights on this route for £457 or less one-way.
  • 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 direct from Munich to San Francisco?

Find which airlines fly direct from Franz Josef Strauss to San Francisco, 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, +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 airline flying 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.
7.0
LufthansaOverall score based on 7787 reviews
7.7crew
7.2boarding
7.0comfort
6.5food
6.7entertainment
Airline reviews

A350 has great entertainment. Make sure to watch the plane's external tail and nose camera's on landing and take off. Seats were a little hard for a 10 hour flight. I am gluten intolerant, they had good alternative meals for me on the flight.

8.0 ExcellentLarry, Mar 2024MUC - ORD
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A350 has great entertainment. Make sure to watch the plane's external tail and nose camera's on landing and take off. Seats were a little hard for a 10 hour flight. I am gluten intolerant, they had good alternative meals for me on the flight.

Need more time for connecting flights in Munich Food seems worse now on Lufthansa Very uncomfortable seats

Good with last minute upgrade Clt to Munich comfortable. Wish same offer had been there Mumbai to Munich

Flight landed on time but land services kept us in the plane for 3 hours. I missed connecting flight.

For preselected vegetarian meals, they provided vegan meals which were inedible for kids. The attendant was very rude and said they had no vegetarian options and that 8 days prior flight is not enough time to make changes to selections. Absolutely rude staff

Seats were very small in the economy class foe the high price. Vegetarian food was not good.

Flight left late. Missed connection. Rebooked in the morning. United couldnt find rebooking. Had to buy a new ticket to get home. Horrible all the way.

Ground staff in New Delhi was very bad. They kept insisting on extra payment for hand baggage and nearly made me miss my flight. Hostile people.

The flight attendants were just awesome. Friendly, professional, timely, etc.

Poor signage, hard to find boarding gate, food was disgusting, very short connection and long transit times going from plane to connecting flight, both ways , will try to avoid flying Lufthansa trough Frankfurt.

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One-way flight deals

directAir Canada
11h 35mMUC-SFO
directAustrian Airlines
11h 35mMUC-SFO
directBrussels Airlines
11h 35mMUC-SFO
directLufthansa
11h 45mMUC-SFO
directAir New Zealand
11h 35mMUC-SFO
directUnited Airlines
11h 45mMUC-SFO

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Munich - San Francisco Flights

Departure:

Munich (MUC)Germany

Destination:

San Francisco (SFO)United States

Return flight deals:

San Francisco - Munich

Cabin classes:

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£2,463
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