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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
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Flights from San Francisco to Munich - Travel Insights & Trends

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 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 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 February, where tickets cost £724 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and July, where the average cost of tickets is £1,340 and £1,273 respectively.

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

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for 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 month.
To get a below average price on the flight from San Francisco to Munich, you should book around 2 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 53 days before departure.

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

Each day, there are 2 direct flights that take off from San Francisco and land in Munich, with an average flight time of 11h 07m. The most common departure time is 21:00 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 San Francisco and Munich?

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 San Francisco to Munich?

Early birds can take the earliest flight from San Francisco at 13:30 and will be landing in Munich at 09:45.

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

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from San Francisco to Munich jets off at 22:50 and lands at 18:50.

Good to know - Cheap tickets from San Francisco to Munich

Low season

January

High season

September
Best time to beat the crowds (22% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 5% lower 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, Air New Zealand, Vueling, Finnair, and SWISS.

  • 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.

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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 £1,207 or less round-trip.
  • 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.
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Prefer to fly direct from San Francisco to Munich?

Find which airlines fly direct from San Francisco to Franz Josef Strauss, 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, +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

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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directAir New Zealand
11h 00mSFO-MUC
directUnited Airlines
11h 15mSFO-MUC

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San Francisco - Munich Flights

Departure:

San Francisco (SFO)United States

Destination:

Munich (MUC)Germany

Return flight deals:

Munich - San Francisco

Cabin classes:

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