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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from San Francisco to Munich, as well as popular online travel agencies
These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from San Francisco to Munich, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Cheap Flight Deals from San Francisco to Munich (SFO-MUC)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from San Francisco to Munich 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.

Recent return flight deals from San Francisco to Munich

KAYAK's recommended return flight deals from the most popular airlines that fly from San Francisco to Munich.
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Air Canada Logo
SFO-MUC
11h 20mdirect
Air Canada Logo
MUC-SFO
11h 35mdirect
Air Canada
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Austrian Airlines Logo
SFO-MUC
11h 05mdirect
Austrian Airlines Logo
MUC-SFO
11h 55mdirect
Austrian Airlines
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Brussels Airlines Logo
SFO-MUC
11h 05mdirect
Brussels Airlines Logo
MUC-SFO
11h 55mdirect
Brussels Airlines
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Lufthansa Logo
SFO-MUC
11h 20mdirect
Lufthansa Logo
MUC-SFO
11h 50mdirect
Lufthansa
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Air New Zealand Logo
SFO-MUC
11h 05mdirect
Air New Zealand Logo
MUC-SFO
11h 55mdirect
Air New Zealand
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United Airlines Logo
SFO-MUC
11h 20mdirect
United Airlines Logo
MUC-SFO
11h 50mdirect
United Airlines
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Expert advice

Expert advice for your flight from San Francisco to Munich

 
Snippets provided in this section are AI-generated based on a summarisation 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 specific 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
United Airlines

United Polaris offers lie-flat seats with aisle access, ideal for long-haul comfort.


United Premium Plus provides extra legroom and reclining, enhancing comfort on long flights.

Lufthansa

Lufthansa Premium Economy offers 50% more space and an extra checked bag, enhancing travel comfort.


Lufthansa provides 11 special meal choices, catering to various dietary needs on long-haul flights.

Read more about Lufthansaby Jessica Macdonald
Airports
SFO

Take advantage of kerbside check-in at SFO for a smoother departure, especially useful for families. Remember to tip accordingly.

Read more about SFOby Blane Bachelor
MUC

The S-Bahn train is the fastest way to reach Munich city centre from MUC, taking about 45 minutes and departing every 20 minutes.

Read more about MUCby Duncan Madden
Our travel experts
Stefanie Waldek

Stefanie Waldek

Expert on United Airlines

Stefanie Waldek

Stefanie Waldek

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 out at sea, likely en route to Antarctica or the Arctic.

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Jessica Macdonald

Jessica Macdonald

Expert on Lufthansa

Jessica Macdonald

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 travelled to more than 50 countries across six continents.

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Duncan Madden

Duncan Madden

Expert on MUC

Duncan Madden

Duncan Madden

Duncan is a freelance travel writer, copywriter and book author in constant search of travel stories and the perpetual sensation of being on holiday. He’s never happier than when on a dusty trail in search of empty waves or ducking under the piste tape in search of snowbound solitude. British born, living in Germany, but happiest heading for the horizon. His first book, Found in Translation, explores the etymologies and stories of country names around the world and is out now.

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Blane Bachelor

Blane Bachelor

Expert on SFO

Blane Bachelor

Blane Bachelor

Blane Bachelor is a journalist and editor specialising 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 favourite 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.

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

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from San Francisco to Munich 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 San Francisco to Munich?

The average price of all round-trip flights from San Francisco to Munich clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
When flying from San Francisco to Munich, you should consider leaving on a Sunday and avoid Fridays if you are looking for the best rates. For your return to San Francisco, you’ll find the best rates on Wednesdays and the most expensive ones on Saturdays.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from San Francisco 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 Francisco to Munich is October, where tickets cost £635 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and July, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is £1,052 and £1,037 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from San Francisco 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 Francisco 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 Francisco to Munich, you should book around 3 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 21 weeks before departure.

Good to know - Cheap tickets from San Francisco to Munich

Low season

January

High season

June
Best time to beat the crowds (6% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (29% more expensive on average)

When to book flights from San Francisco to Munich

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

  • How can I get to the Munich Airport by public transportation?

    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.

  • What is the best way to get to the SFO airport?

    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.

  • Is it possible to fly from SFO to MUC non-stop?

    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).

  • Are there any services for travelers with children at Munich Airport?

    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.

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

    All the following airlines offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the San Francisco to Munich flight route: Lufthansa, United Airlines, Iberia, Vueling, ANA, Air New Zealand, Alaska Airlines, and Finnair.

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

    The Boeing 777 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the San Francisco to Munich flight route.

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

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

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

    There are direct flights from San Francisco to Munich on a daily basis.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from San Francisco 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 Francisco to Munich.

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

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

    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 Munich with an airline and back to San Francisco with another airline.

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

  • Looking for a cheap flight from Munich to San Francisco? 25% of our users found flights on this route for £532 or less one-way.
  • San Francisco (SFO) is the main airport in San Francisco and has all the amenities needed to get your journey off to a good start. The 24-hour AirTrain connects the airport’s main terminals as well as to the public transportation BART system, parking garages and car hire center.
  • Most of the duty-free shopping and other concessions are located in the International Terminal and more traditional American eateries can be found in Terminals 1 and 2 with international fare in Terminal 2 and the International Terminal. Other services include a medical center, nurseries, showers, a hair salon, shoeshine services and spa.
  • The Munich Airport has plenty of services to keep you occupied, from free Wi-Fi, to tax free shopping, recreation areas, VipWing lounges, napcabs for a quick snooze and on-site hotels like the Hilton Munich Airport Hotel.
  • The Hilton Airport Hotel also offers services for travelers like the Hilton Fit & Fly SPA, the opportunity to freshen up with a quick shower and massage services at the Chi-Mas-Institute
  • A tip for a quicker pass through security at Franz Josef Strauss Munich Airport (MUC) in the event that there are long wait times to your departure gate is to ask airport staff for alternative control checkpoints where wait times are shorter. In Terminal 2 there are automatic boarding card check and passport controls which also speed up times to pass through security.

Prefer to fly direct from San Francisco to Munich?

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

Direct departures

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, +2 more

Air Canada, Air New Zealand, +3 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

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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