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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from San Francisco to Munich:

• Earliest: departs at 13:40 and lands at 0:57
• Latest: departs at 22:40 and lands at 9:57.

The flight takes about 11h 17m.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from San Francisco to Munich:

• Economy class
• Business Class

A direct flight from San Francisco to Munich takes 11h 17m, covering 15.177 km.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Return flights from San Francisco to Munich range from 783 € to 1.285 €, with an average of 982 € over the past 12 months. Anything below 783 € counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 1% above the 982 € route average. Book 21 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average 702 € return via Lisbon Humberto Delgado (LIS), compared with 1.274 € for direct.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge 67 €–90 € for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Boeing 777 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Lufthansa and United Airlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A380-800 variants.

Afternoon is the busiest departure period on San Francisco to Munich flights, with 50% leaving in that window. Night departures account for 50%, Morning flights for 0%, and Evening flights for 0%.

Four airlines offer in-flight Wi-Fi on San Francisco to Munich flights:

• United Airlines
• Lufthansa
• Austrian Airlines
• Air New Zealand

Pricing varies by airline and fare class. Some plans are included with the ticket or loyalty programme, while others are paid add-ons priced by flight length.

One-way fares from San Francisco to Munich are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about 514 €, which is 11% below the typical average for this route.

Munich Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around 47 € for economy cars. Top options include:

• Flex To Go
• Europcar
• Alamo
• Sixt
• Avis

Flights from San Francisco to Munich usually depart from San Francisco (SFO) and arrive at Munich Franz Josef Strauss (MUC).

One-stop flights from San Francisco to Munich most commonly connect through:

• Frankfurt am Main (FRA) – 57% of one-stop connections
• Kastrup Copenhagen (CPH) – 27% of one-stop connections
• Istanbul (IST) – 7% of one-stop connections
• Lisbon Humberto Delgado (LIS) – 3% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 19% on flights from San Francisco to Munich. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at 894 € return on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at 1.091 €, a difference of 197 €.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

2 airlines operate flights between San Francisco and Munich. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• Lufthansa
• United Airlines

Flying via Zurich (ZRH) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 13h 57m, compared to 14h 14m via Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) and 14h 17m via Frankfurt am Main (FRA).

Munich is 8 hours ahead of San Francisco (Central European Time vs Pacific Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Some of the most popular sights in Munich are Allianz Arena, Marienplatz, and Theresienwiese. These are among the most viewed places in Munich on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating San Francisco to Munich flights:

• United Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• United Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Lufthansa: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Air New Zealand: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

Baggage allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.

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.

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.

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).

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.