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Cheapest return fare
615 €
Typical prices: 640 €-929 €
Condor
Mon 21.9.Tue 29.9.
SFO - MUC • 1 stop
Cheapest direct flights
734 €
Typical prices: 998 €-1.626 €
Lufthansa
Wed 30.12.Wed 13.1.
SFO - MUC • Direct
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Cheap Flights 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.
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent return flight deals from San Francisco to Munich

Mon, 21. Sep - Tue, 29. Sep
Condor Logo
16:30 - 15:30
SFO
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MUC
14h 00m
1 stop
Condor Logo
9:15 - 14:30
MUC
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SFO
14h 15m
1 stop
615 €Condor
Mon, 21. Sep - Tue, 6. Oct
Condor Logo
16:30 - 15:30
SFO
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MUC
14h 00m
1 stop
Condor Logo
9:15 - 14:30
MUC
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SFO
14h 15m
1 stop
615 €Condor
Wed, 14. Oct - Mon, 26. Oct
TAP AIR PORTUGAL Logo
16:35 - 19:00
SFO
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MUC
17h 25m
1 stop
TAP AIR PORTUGAL Logo
6:05 - 15:45
MUC
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SFO
17h 40m
1 stop
616 €TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Tue, 6. Oct - Mon, 19. Oct
Multiple Airlines Logo
16:30 - 15:30
SFO
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MUC
14h 00m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
9:15 - 21:17
MUC
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SFO
21h 02m
2 stops
618 €Multiple Airlines
Mon, 21. Sep - Tue, 6. Oct
TAP AIR PORTUGAL Logo
16:30 - 23:30
SFO
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MUC
22h 00m
1 stop
TAP AIR PORTUGAL Logo
20:00 - 14:35
MUC
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SFO
27h 35m
1 stop
620 €TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Mon, 21. Sep - Tue, 6. Oct
Condor Logo
16:30 - 15:30
SFO
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MUC
14h 00m
1 stop
Condor Logo
9:15 - 14:30
MUC
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SFO
14h 15m
1 stop
622 €Condor
Tue, 26. Jan - Tue, 9. Feb
Lufthansa Logo
21:40 - 17:45
SFO
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MUC
11h 05mdirect
Lufthansa Logo
15:45 - 0:36
MUC
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SFO
17h 51m
1 stop
728 €Lufthansa
Tue, 26. Jan - Tue, 9. Feb
Lufthansa Logo
21:40 - 17:55
SFO
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MUC
11h 15mdirect
Lufthansa Logo
15:45 - 0:36
MUC
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SFO
17h 51m
1 stop
730 €Lufthansa
Mon, 30. Nov - Mon, 14. Dec
Scandinavian Airlines Logo
16:45 - 19:45
SFO
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MUC
18h 00m
1 stop
Scandinavian Airlines Logo
10:15 - 14:50
MUC
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SFO
13h 35m
1 stop
734 €Scandinavian Airlines
Fri, 25. Sep - Wed, 7. Oct
Scandinavian Airlines Logo
16:45 - 19:45
SFO
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MUC
18h 00m
1 stop
Scandinavian Airlines Logo
10:20 - 14:40
MUC
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SFO
13h 20m
1 stop
754 €Scandinavian Airlines
Booking Insights

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.

How much is a return flight from San Francisco to Munich?

This analysis is based on the cheapest return trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from San Francisco to Munich departing in September.

Flight prices are below average for this route right now.

Flights to Munich from San Francisco usually cost between 620 € and 884 € in September.
The lowest price found in the past 5 days was 615 € on Condor (21. Sept–6. Oct).

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.

If you are looking for a flight deal from San Francisco to Munich, look for departures on Mondays and avoid leaving on a Tuesday, as it's usually the priciest day. When flying back from Munich, Monday is the cheapest day to fly and Saturday is the most expensive.

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 715 € (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and June, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is 1.215 € and 1.113 € respectively.

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

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 1 stop stopover the cheapest option at 548 € on average.

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 2 weeks before departure, which saves you about 28% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 26 weeks before departure.

Good to know - Cheap tickets from San Francisco to Munich

Low season

January

Cheapest flight

287 €
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 19% lower on average.
Flight from San Francisco to Munich

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.

Flights from San Francisco to Munich: the best tips from KAYAK users' own experiences

Insights shared by verified travellers who flew the route from San Francisco to Munich 
Verified travelerFlew with United Airlines
SFO
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MUC
Jul 2026
Download your boarding pass before getting to the airport.
StefanieFlew with Lufthansa
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MUC
Feb 2024
Try to find flights with layovers of two hours or more To prevent missing connecting flights.

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.

  • What is the cheapest flight from San Francisco to Munich?

    In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from San Francisco to Munich was 287 € for a one-way ticket and 615 € for a return.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from San Francisco to Munich?

    On your way to Munich, you’ll fly out from San Francisco. You’ll be landing at Munich Franz Josef Strauss.

  • 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, Austrian Airlines, Brussels Airlines, SWISS, and Air New Zealand.

  • 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?

    SkyTeam, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between San Francisco and Munich, with SkyTeam being the most commonly used for this route.

  • 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.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from San Francisco to Munich, Lufthansa or Condor?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from San Francisco to Munich are Lufthansa and Condor. With an average price for the route of 1.218 € and an overall rating of 6,8, Lufthansa is the most popular choice. Condor is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of 860 € and an overall rating of 6,5.

  • 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? 25% of our users found flights on this route for 716 € or less one-way and 1.043 € 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.

Prefer to fly direct from San Francisco to Munich Franz Josef Strauss?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from San Francisco to Munich Franz Josef Strauss.
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

Lufthansa,United Airlines

Lufthansa,United Airlines

Tuesday

Lufthansa,United Airlines

Lufthansa,United Airlines

Wednesday

Lufthansa,United Airlines

Lufthansa,United Airlines

Thursday

Lufthansa,United Airlines

Lufthansa,United Airlines

Friday

Lufthansa,United Airlines

Lufthansa,United Airlines

Saturday

Lufthansa,United Airlines

Lufthansa,United Airlines

Sunday

Lufthansa,United Airlines

Lufthansa,United Airlines

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Direct returns

Munich Franz Josef Strauss to San Francisco

Monday

Lufthansa,United Airlines

Lufthansa,United Airlines

Tuesday

Lufthansa,United Airlines

Lufthansa,United Airlines

Wednesday

Lufthansa,United Airlines

Lufthansa,United Airlines

Thursday

Lufthansa,United Airlines

Lufthansa,United Airlines

Friday

Lufthansa,United Airlines

Lufthansa,United Airlines

Saturday

Lufthansa,United Airlines

Lufthansa,United Airlines

Sunday

Lufthansa,United Airlines

Lufthansa,United Airlines

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Reviews of the top 3 airlines flying from San Francisco to Munich

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from San Francisco to Munich. 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 San Francisco to Munich? 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.
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Scandinavian AirlinesOverall score based on 1910 reviews
7,7Boarding
8,0Crew
6,8Entertainment
6,8Food
7,3Comfort
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The first flight was delayed. We missed the second flight, which was rebooked 9 hours later. We missed all our arrangements for the first day of vacation.

4,0 OkayOlga, Jul 2026
SFO - CPH
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The first flight was delayed. We missed the second flight, which was rebooked 9 hours later. We missed all our arrangements for the first day of vacation.

Terrible airlines, kept lying to me about the fact that my connection flight was cancelled. Left me hanging until last min. NEVER AGAIN

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

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.

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..

I was surprised how good an American airline can be - I was really impressed.

Over all experience was good. However the connection time was too short at CPG. We missed our connecting flight to AMS as the passport control line was too long and by the time we got our passport control done it was too late I wish there were some SAS staff to help us out at the passport control center Though they put us in a KLM flight from CPG to AMS, That flight was also delayed by over two hours

Great logistics and timeliness as we arrived quite early. Flight smooth and fast. Excellent entertainment. Plane itself was a bit tired and the crew mostly indifferent. Baggage took forever but that’s on CPH. Would use SAS again for sure.

Business class seats narrower and the most uncomfortable Business class I've ever experienced. Clothes on the seats was itchy, head of the bed was elevated causing us to slude down even though they were "lie flat seats". Plane was way too hot. My partner and I were both sweating just sitting in our seats. Staff appeared sad or depressed

They set someone on our assigned seats and we ended up finding seats for ourselves to ensure the family sits together.

Food choices limited & not enticing Seats quite uncomfortable & difficult to control

Extremely pleased with the crew. Best flight attendants ever! Very friendly, genuinely caring and attentive.

I requested a wheelchair for they haven’t got it, they are old and don’t speech english

The flight was cold, no enough blanket and the crew said that they can’t change it. I got very sick in the flight . Most of the kids were coughing.

It wasn't clear that there will be additional charge for checked in baggage. Very, very disappointed making me pay extra $75. Food was not tasty and not healthy. Lufthansa used to be good, not any more. Unfortunately has gone down big time and continues to go down.

Food was tasteless, service pretty bad (no water offered after dinner throughout the night); seats were narrow and tight, with very little legroom.

It was a busy flight and all the crew were very helpful and gracious

Horrible crowding on the seats, headphones provided did not fit or work in the entertainment center, seriously the most uncomfortable flight I have taken in a LONG time. The people in front of me were literally 5 inches from my face the entire flight. Did they change their seats recently? I remember it being tight but wow this was a whole new level. Also I am a 5'3" small woman so I can't even imagine a larger person dealing with that for 11 hrs.

The accommodations are top-notch. The only negative was that both our initial flights were delayed, which caused us to miss one and almost miss the other. The staff immediately handled the missed flight and compensated us for the inconvenience.

The flight left 1.5 hours late but there was no information about the delay. My business class cabinet had two small children who cried much of the trip. Service seemed rushed.

Could have a friendlier crew. The entertainment should be updated to be more current

One of the bathrooms was out of order, I paid $20 for the WiFi and it worked 20% of the time. And when it worked., it didn’t work well. The seats were tight, but that is something that cannot change. The flight was smooth but to know fault of the crew, the flight was delayed an hour leaving sfo. The crew was polite yet efficient.

We had premium economy seats and the only difference from economy was legroom. Only one restroom for about 50 passengers was a little uncomfortable. Dinner was rather unpleasant but breakfast was good. Entertainment selection pretty good and you can use Bluetooth headphones. Flight attendants were okay.

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.

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

They answer the phone promptly. Crew is friendly and they work efficiently.

The seating was exactly same as the rest of the plane. We had no space for our knees. In fact it was the tightest spacing of the seats I ever flew with, on a very old plane. (and we flew all over Asia and Europe) The same chairs. We were the only passengers in business or first class. Obviously funny.... The only difference was, we got a sendwich and we were offered a drink. Rest of the plane got a bottle of water.

Helpful crew in a comfortable and well designed aircraft. My kids also loved the striped design of the airplane.

Very good except for the screaming 5 year old that was allowed to yell and scream whenever he wanted too! The mom obviously had no concept of “inside voices”!

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