Cheap flights from Munich to San Francisco

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Cheapest round-trip flights $756
ITA 1 stop 28 hr Mon, May 11 — Tue, May 26
The cheapest round-trip flight from Munich to San Francisco is currently $756
Cheapest one-way flight $544
LOT 1 stop 34 hr Fri, May 15
The cheapest one-way flight from Munich to San Francisco is currently $544
Cheapest nonstop flights $826
United Nonstop 12 hr Thu, Apr 16 — Wed, Apr 29
The cheapest nonstop round-trip flight from Munich to San Francisco is currently $826
Last-minute weekend getaway $709
ITA 1 stop 28 hr Thu, Apr 16 — Sun, Apr 19
The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Munich to San Francisco is currently $709
Cheapest business class flights $3,480
Alaska, Icelandair 2 stops 19 hr Fri, Jul 10 — Thu, Jul 23
The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Munich to San Francisco is currently $3,480
Fastest flight 11 hr 30 min The fastest nonstop flight from Munich to San Francisco takes 11 hr 30 min
Nonstop flights Every day There are direct flights on this route every day.

When is the cheapest time to fly?

The cheapest month to fly from Munich to San Francisco is typically February. The most expensive month to fly is typically July.
February
Cheapest
Typical prices: $530–710
July
Most expensive
Typical prices: $780–990

Popular airlines from Munich to San Francisco

  • United
    Nonstop
    from $816
    Typical price: $650–1,050
    7 weekly nonstop flights
    MUC - SFO Every day
    54 weekly connecting flights
    MUC - SFO Every day
  • Lufthansa
    Nonstop
    from $816
    Typical price: $660–1,150
    7 weekly nonstop flights
    MUC - SFO Every day
    14 weekly connecting flights
    MUC - SFO Every day
  • Turkish Airlines
    from $1,041
    Typical price: $960–1,800
    21 weekly connecting flights
    MUC - SFO Every day
  • British Airways
    from $912
    Typical price: $700–1,900
    19 weekly connecting flights
    MUC - SFO Every day
  • SWISS
    from $825
    Typical price: $720–1,350
    18 weekly connecting flights
    MUC - SFO Every Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
  • Scandinavian Airlines
    from $779
    Typical price: $660–1,750
    17 weekly connecting flights
    MUC - SFO Every day

Popular airports near Munich

  • Munich International Airport (MUC)
    Munich Germany 32 min 17 mi
  • Memmingen Airport (FMM)
    Memmingen Germany 1 hr 29 min 62 mi
  • Stuttgart Airport (STR)
    Stuttgart Germany 2 hr 17 min 114 mi
  • Nuremberg Airport (NUE)
    Nuremberg Germany 2 hr 7 min 97 mi

Popular airports near San Francisco

  • San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
    San Francisco United States 19 min 11 mi
  • Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport (OAK)
    Oakland United States 27 min 11 mi
  • Sacramento International Airport (SMF)
    Sacramento United States 1 hr 34 min 78 mi
  • San Jose Mineta International Airport (SJC)
    San Jose United States 51 min 39 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from Munich to San Francisco

The cheapest flights from Munich to San Francisco are usually in February. Typical ticket prices in February range from $530 to $710.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Munich to San Francisco recently found on Google Flights was with ITA from $756. The cheapest one-way flight was with LOT from $544.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest United flight from Munich to San Francisco is $816, flying from May 10 to May 26.
  • The cheapest Lufthansa flight from Munich to San Francisco is $816, flying from May 10 to May 23.
  • The cheapest Turkish Airlines flight from Munich to San Francisco is $1,041, flying from Apr 13 to Apr 27.
  • The cheapest British Airways flight from Munich to San Francisco is $912, flying from Apr 25 to May 11.
  • The cheapest SWISS flight from Munich to San Francisco is $825, flying from Apr 27 to May 10.
  • The cheapest Scandinavian Airlines flight from Munich to San Francisco is $779, flying from May 2 to May 18.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Munich to San Francisco starts at $756 from Mon, May 11 to Tue, May 26. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $544 and departs on Fri, May 15.
11 hr 30 min is the shortest flight time from Munich to San Francisco.
Apr–Dec is when most people visit San Francisco, with crowds peaking in summer. Although average temperatures are higher then, mornings and evenings often have damp, chilly fog. In summer, street fairs and cultural institutions offer free outdoor entertainment. Winter visitors will find the opera and ballet seasons in full swing. Major annual events include Chinese New Year (Feb), Bay to Breakers footrace (May), San Francisco Pride parade and festival (Jun), and San Francisco Fleet Week (Oct).
It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Munich to San Francisco.
Just click the Departure label near the top of the page to open the calendar. Choose a start date and a return date to see how the round-trip fare changes on those specific days.
Adjust the trip type to see one-way fares. The cheapest available flights are highlighted and easy to spot. Once you settle on dates, click the Search button to see flight options and book the deal.

You can also turn on price tracking to get alerts if the price changes for a route or flight.
What counts as the best airline for your flights from Munich to San Francisco really depends on your individual needs. You may have a favorite carrier or a loyalty program you like, but price, convenience, and airports served also come into play. Flexibility and booking terms – Can you change flights if you want to stay longer or get a refund if you have to postpone your trip? – are also factors that help determine which airline is best to fly from Munich to San Francisco.

In terms of nonstop flights, United is the most popular. United offers 7 nonstop flights and 54 connecting flights per week. United flies from Munich International Airport (MUC) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) .

Other popular airlines flying from Munich to San Francisco are:
  • Lufthansa offers 7 nonstop flights and 14 connecting flights per week. Lufthansa flies from Munich International Airport (MUC) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) .
  • Turkish Airlines offers 21 connecting flights per week. Turkish Airlines flies from Munich International Airport (MUC) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) .
  • British Airways offers 19 connecting flights per week. British Airways flies from Munich International Airport (MUC) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) .
  • SWISS offers 18 connecting flights per week. SWISS flies from Munich International Airport (MUC) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) .
  • Scandinavian Airlines offers 17 connecting flights per week. Scandinavian Airlines flies from Munich International Airport (MUC) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) .
The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between Munich and San Francisco.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Munich to San Francisco recently found on Google Flights was with ITA from $756. The cheapest one-way flight was with LOT from $544.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest United flight from Munich to San Francisco is $816, flying from May 10 to May 26.
  • The cheapest Lufthansa flight from Munich to San Francisco is $816, flying from May 10 to May 23.
  • The cheapest Turkish Airlines flight from Munich to San Francisco is $1,041, flying from Apr 13 to Apr 27.
  • The cheapest British Airways flight from Munich to San Francisco is $912, flying from Apr 25 to May 11.
  • The cheapest SWISS flight from Munich to San Francisco is $825, flying from Apr 27 to May 10.
  • The cheapest Scandinavian Airlines flight from Munich to San Francisco is $779, flying from May 2 to May 18.
Lufthansa and United fly direct from Munich to San Francisco.
  • There are 7 United direct flights from Munich to San Francisco per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 7 Lufthansa direct flights from Munich to San Francisco per week. Flights are available every day.
Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.
The cheapest last-minute deal between Munich and San Francisco at price $709 is offered by ITA from Thu, Apr 16 to Sun, Apr 19.
Lufthansa and United fly direct from Munich to San Francisco.
  • There are 7 United direct flights from Munich to San Francisco per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 7 Lufthansa direct flights from Munich to San Francisco per week. Flights are available every day.
Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.
There are direct flights from Munich to San Francisco on a daily basis.
The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Munich and San Francisco start at $826 from Thu, Apr 16 to Wed, Apr 29 with United.
It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Munich to San Francisco, just select the nonstop flights only option in the 'Stops’ filter in the search form and view all available direct flights and their prices.
The cheapest business class round-trip flights between Munich and San Francisco start at $3,480 from Fri, Jul 10 to Thu, Jul 23 with Alaska, Icelandair.
The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Munich and San Francisco start at $756 from Mon, May 11 to Tue, May 26.
To book business class trips from Munich to San Francisco, look for the default Economy selection at the top, and change it to your desired cabin class such as Premium Economy, Business Class, or First Class. You can then select your departure and arrival dates, consider available options, and book your business travel.

You can also adjust the trip type to view one-way fares.
The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between Munich and San Francisco starts at $709 from Thu, Apr 16 to Sun, Apr 19 with ITA.
The cheapest last-minute deal between Munich and San Francisco at price $709 is offered by ITA from Thu, Apr 16 to Sun, Apr 19.
To find last-minute flight deals from Munich to San Francisco, start by entering the city names, select the desired departure and return dates, and hit the Search button to view flight options.

You can check for last-minute flights for the same day or adjust the trip type to see one-way fares.

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