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Best Germany Flight Deals from San Francisco

Cheapest return prices found by our users on KAYAK in the last 72 hours
Frankfurt am Main
Frankfurt am Maindirect789 €
Berlin
Berlin2 stops668 €
Munich
Munich1 stop721 €
Düsseldorf
Düsseldorf1 stop651 €
Hamburg
Hamburg2 stops747 €
Stuttgart
Stuttgart1 stop706 €
Cologne
Cologne1 stop786 €
Hannover
Hannover1 stop768 €
Nuremberg
Nuremberg1 stop779 €
Bremen
Bremen1 stop871 €
Leipzig
Leipzig1 stop811 €
Dresden
Dresden1 stop802 €
Sylt
Sylt1 stop1.910 €
Paderborn
Paderborn3 stops1.024 €
Erfurt
Erfurt2 stops1.094 €
Frankfurt am Main
Frankfurt am Maindirect789 €
Berlin
Berlin2 stops668 €
Munich
Munich1 stop721 €
Düsseldorf
Düsseldorf1 stop651 €
Hamburg
Hamburg2 stops747 €
Stuttgart
Stuttgart1 stop706 €
Cologne
Cologne1 stop786 €
Hannover
Hannover1 stop768 €
Nuremberg
Nuremberg1 stop779 €
Bremen
Bremen1 stop871 €
Leipzig
Leipzig1 stop811 €
Dresden
Dresden1 stop802 €
Sylt
Sylt1 stop1.910 €
Paderborn
Paderborn3 stops1.024 €
Erfurt
Erfurt2 stops1.094 €

Cheap Flights from San Francisco to Germany

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

Tue, 1. Dec - Wed, 9. Dec
Scandinavian Airlines Logo
16:45 - 14:45
SFO
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DUS
13h 00m
1 stop
Scandinavian Airlines Logo
10:10 - 14:50
DUS
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SFO
13h 40m
1 stop
651 €Scandinavian Airlines
Thu, 15. Oct - Sat, 31. Oct
Scandinavian Airlines Logo
16:45 - 22:10
SFO
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DUS
20h 25m
1 stop
Scandinavian Airlines Logo
19:35 - 15:50
DUS
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SFO
28h 15m
1 stop
655 €Scandinavian Airlines
Sun, 4. Oct - Thu, 8. Oct
Multiple Airlines Logo
13:22 - 15:35
SFO
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BER
17h 13m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
8:20 - 14:30
BER
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SFO
15h 10m
1 stop
669 €Multiple Airlines
Sun, 13. Sep - Tue, 6. Oct
Condor Logo
16:30 - 15:35
SFO
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BER
14h 05m
1 stop
Condor Logo
8:20 - 14:30
BER
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SFO
15h 10m
1 stop
674 €Condor
Tue, 22. Sep - Tue, 29. Sep
Condor Logo
16:30 - 21:15
SFO
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BER
19h 45m
1 stop
Condor Logo
8:20 - 14:30
BER
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SFO
15h 10m
1 stop
678 €Condor
Wed, 23. Sep - Wed, 30. Sep
TAP AIR PORTUGAL Logo
16:35 - 23:20
SFO
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MUC
21h 45m
1 stop
TAP AIR PORTUGAL Logo
20:00 - 14:30
MUC
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SFO
27h 30m
1 stop
721 €TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Mon, 20. Jul - Mon, 31. Aug
Multiple Airlines Logo
16:30 - 15:30
SFO
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MUC
14h 00m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
9:15 - 16:37
MUC
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SFO
16h 22m
2 stops
726 €Multiple Airlines
Mon, 23. Nov - Wed, 2. Dec
Lufthansa Logo
13:30 - 12:50
SFO
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CGN
14h 20m
1 stop
Lufthansa Logo
20:00 - 19:35
CGN
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SFO
32h 35m
1 stop
786 €Lufthansa
Wed, 9. Sep - Wed, 23. Sep
Lufthansa Logo
21:05 - 19:30
SFO
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CGN
13h 25m
1 stop
Lufthansa Logo
8:30 - 19:00
CGN
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SFO
19h 30m
1 stop
792 €Lufthansa
Wed, 12. Aug - Thu, 27. Aug
TAP AIR PORTUGAL Logo
16:35 - 18:40
SFO
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FRA
17h 05m
1 stop
TAP AIR PORTUGAL Logo
6:05 - 14:30
FRA
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SFO
17h 25m
1 stop
793 €TAP AIR PORTUGAL
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 72 hours was to Frankfurt am Main, at 546 € return. 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 7 days was 546 €.

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 retur flights cost 812 € 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 in the afternoon, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is 1.285 €.

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

The average return price for all direct flights, flights with one stopover, and flights with two stopovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

Yes, flying with a stopover may cost you more time, but you can also save money on the route, with a 2 stops stopover the cheapest option at 825 € 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 268 € (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are April and October, when the average cost of return tickets is 1.988 € and 1.628 € 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.

For San Francisco to Germany, Monday is the cheapest day to fly on average and Friday is the most expensive. Flying from Germany back to San Francisco, the best deals are generally found on Thursday, with Saturday being the most expensive.

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 - Cheap tickets from San Francisco to Germany

Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight285 €
Best time to beat the crowds (25% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (35% more expensive on average)
Flight from San Francisco to Hamburg

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

Insights shared by verified travellers 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 travellers 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 return 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 520 € one-way - 809 € round-trip; Munich 477 € one-way - 1.038 € 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 flying 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 1811 reviews
7,3Comfort
7,6Boarding
6,7Food
6,7Entertainment
8,0Crew
Airline reviews

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

2,0 MediocreAnonymous, Jun 2026
EWR - CPH
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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.

Cancelled flight, wasn't refunded paid selected seats. Poor customer service. Called airline and they didn't realize the flight was cancelled until several hours after the email notice was sent.

The worst with the trip was the space in economy, my knees are still hurting. There was no way to control personal air by turning a knob above you, it was way to hot on both rides. During the night flight they allowed 2 people from across the aile which was narrow to sit and talk for 7 hours while also using tablets and the flashlight from their phones pointing into the row where I sat at times. They allowed people with way too large baggage to bring onboard. I paid way too much for the ticket ($1,364} for economy. Kayak misinformed me to get cancellation insurance that was only valid for a very short time (less than 12 hours) and was over one hundred dollars. Hotel booking was incorrect, I had the room booked myself at the hotel, only double or larger rooms available which I paid over 400 dollars for. I will never fly with SAS again unless there is no other alternative.

Crew members were excellent. The seat wasn’t the best as well as a food options.

5 of my 7 pieces of luggage are missing and they cant call to find out where it is. I have to fill out a form and wait for them to mail it to me in several days (if they find it). That does not work for my travel itinerary. I need my full ticket cost refunded please.

Fantastic. The only thing - out of my six luggage one was lost in Copenhagen, however it was delivered Home 3 Days later so all great..

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.

Some crew were unfriendly or in some cases just straight up rude.

Outstanding service, efficient & friendly crew, flight was safe, comfortable & on time

United Airline crews were very friendly and very attentive. 12 hours flight was gone like in a shorter one.

The crew was excellent. What I did not enjoy was the food. I have taken many international flights and this was on the low end. Otherwise the trip was fine.

Seats were the most uncomfortable seats i ever experienced on a flight to Europe from Boston. It was a waist of money in buying premium seats for top dollars. I want my money back for what i paid extra for my seats. Awful conditions!

Boarding felt a little chaotic as everyone was waiting around the gate. Food was great, service was good.

Flight attendants in business class were rather indifferent While in second leg operated by Portugalia TAP subsidiary were outstanfy

Business class seats aren't comfortable. Food was not good.

The chicken was so dry it was impossible to eat. No substitute was offered. The port to charge my phone was broken and all I got was a shrug from the crew. The entertainment system was glitchy and subtitles didn’t load. Crew seemed fully uninterested and unfriendly.

The flight crew were absolute rock stars. When they came to the gate they looked like royalty, so chic. They also were extremely kind. Food was good and I loved the lack of plastic waste. The flight was lovely and smooth.

We were unable to check in due to technical problems on TAP’s end. The flight was delayed forty minutes with no reason given. We received timely notice of the flight delay. We were also notified of a gate change. The new gate was at a different terminal. When we got to the new terminal, we learned that we had to go back to the old terminal first to check in. This information should have been included along with the gate change notification. Also unexplained, the steward skipped us when offering breakfast.

Horrible experience at tbe check in ladie she was very racist ,she doesn't speak portuguese too and forced me to check in my carrion bag and I saw everyone with carrion bag inside anda lot of space ,she was rude unprofessional

Absolutely unacceptable level of service for a Business class: lousy drink and food options, disgusting food (inedible meat, watery rice, etc...), pathetic level of attentiveness from staff, Business class restrooms were not accessible for long periods because blocked of by staff...overall extremely disappointing, will NEVER fly Business on TAP again.

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.

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.

Our connection in Frankfurt was the worst ever. No one from the airline or the airport seemed to be bothered to get us into our connecting flight on time! The procedures at the airport took us forever and we barely made it into our flight. If we had missed it, I’m sure we would’ve missed our cruise. Looks like everything is on autopilot and no one is interested in helping customers anymore especially us 69 year olds

Crew was very responsive to give soft drinks etc.. At Frankfurt Airport Special Assistance did a great job for us. The seat cushions were simply bad and not up to the mark for Premium Economy which we chose. All the cushions from Business to Economy were poor. Also, any snack besides lunch and breakfast, you have to purchase including chips and chocolate. It is simply cheap. I don't think I will fly Condor anytime soon

The short leg flight was fine. Crew and airport were nice to allow special assistance which helped.

Planes are new and clean and staff is attentive. Food wasn't great and chair cushions were very uncomfortable for long haul flights.

The boarding process is a nightmare. They put you on a bus for 30 minutes with no air flow. The process was extremely slow and we were behind schedule so they auto rebooked us on a flight for our layover. The new flight was 4 hours later in the day, we landed an hour and 45 minutes before our layover flight so this was completely unnecessary. When I called to get us back on the original flight the support staff was useless

It’s a budget-friendly airline, so expect smaller meal and snack portions and no free alcohol to drink on international flights. Airline food is never exciting in economy class, so I always plan on taking my own food and snacks- and I don’t consume alcohol, so no complaints from me! Flight attendants were friendly, attentive, and helpful. The airplane was newer with USB a+c charging ports, massive infotainment screens, and a lot of entertainment media to choose from. The airplane seats are less padded than other airlines I’ve been to, but the benefit is that there was more legroom because of the thinner seat profiles. Honestly, more legroom gave me more comfort than having more padding on a seat (which just gets flattened over time and repeated use) Overall, I really liked my Condor experiences (4 different planes) from LAX-Frankfurt-Barcelona and back. I would not hesitate to fly with them in the future, if the prices are lower than other companies

They made us walk thru entire Frankfurt Airport, which at this age. With very less time, we had to run. It was unacceptable.

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