Cheap flights from San Francisco to Munich

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Useful information for finding cheap flights from San Francisco to Munich and booking your next trip
Cheapest round-trip flights $636
Tap Air Portugal 1 stop 32 hr Thu, Apr 23 — Wed, May 6
The cheapest round-trip flight from San Francisco to Munich is currently $636
Cheapest one-way flight $464
LEVEL, Vueling 1 stop 29 hr Thu, May 7
The cheapest one-way flight from San Francisco to Munich is currently $464
Cheapest nonstop flights $1,084
United Nonstop 12 hr Thu, Apr 30 — Wed, May 13
The cheapest nonstop round-trip flight from San Francisco to Munich is currently $1,084
Last-minute weekend getaway $950
Alaska, Condor 2 stops 25 hr Sat, Mar 14 — Mon, Mar 16
The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from San Francisco to Munich is currently $950
Cheapest business class flights $3,033
Icelandair, Sun Country Airlines 2 stops 34 hr Sun, Apr 26 — Mon, May 11
The cheapest business class round-trip flight from San Francisco to Munich is currently $3,033
Fastest flight 11 hr 5 min The fastest nonstop flight from San Francisco to Munich takes 11 hr 5 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 San Francisco to Munich is typically October. The most expensive month to fly is typically June.
October
Cheapest
Typical prices: $590–850
June
Most expensive
Typical prices: $900–1,300

Popular airlines from San Francisco to Munich

  • United
    Nonstop
    from $1,038
    Typical price: $960–2,250
    7 weekly nonstop flights
    SFO - MUC Every day
    59 weekly connecting flights
    SFO - MUC Every day
  • Lufthansa
    Nonstop
    from $974
    Typical price: $990–2,150
    6 weekly nonstop flights
    SFO - MUC Every Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
    38 weekly connecting flights
    SFO - MUC Every day
  • British Airways
    from $1,101
    Typical price: $1,200–2,800
    25 weekly connecting flights
    SFO - MUC Every day
  • Turkish Airlines
    from $747
    Typical price: $800–1,900
    21 weekly connecting flights
    SFO - MUC Every day
  • Scandinavian Airlines
    from $644
    Typical price: $670–2,300
    18 weekly connecting flights
    SFO - MUC Every Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
  • KLM
    from $1,095
    Typical price: $1,050–2,300
    14 weekly connecting flights
    SFO - MUC Every day

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

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
  • Salzburg Airport (SZG)
    Salzburg Austria 1 hr 36 min 70 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from San Francisco to Munich

The cheapest flights from San Francisco to Munich are usually in October. Typical ticket prices in October range from $590 to $850.
The cheapest round-trip flight from San Francisco to Munich recently found on Google Flights was with Tap Air Portugal from $636. The cheapest one-way flight was with LEVEL, Vueling from $464.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest United flight from San Francisco to Munich is $1,038, flying from May 2 to May 15.
  • The cheapest Lufthansa flight from San Francisco to Munich is $974, flying from Apr 30 to May 13.
  • The cheapest British Airways flight from San Francisco to Munich is $1,101, flying from Apr 30 to May 13.
  • The cheapest Turkish Airlines flight from San Francisco to Munich is $747, flying from Apr 23 to May 6.
  • The cheapest Scandinavian Airlines flight from San Francisco to Munich is $644, flying from Apr 26 to May 11.
  • The cheapest KLM flight from San Francisco to Munich is $1,095, flying from May 2 to May 15.
The cheapest round-trip flight from San Francisco to Munich starts at $636 from Thu, Apr 23 to Wed, May 6. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $464 and departs on Thu, May 7.
11 hr 5 min is the shortest flight time from San Francisco to Munich.
Common times to visit are May–Oct, when the weather is warm. Winters (Dec–Feb) can be cold and snowy, and are a popular time for winter-sport visitors to the surrounding Alps. Oktoberfest (Sep–Oct) is a huge celebration of local beer, brass-band music and folk customs also featuring carnival rides and more. Other popular events include the Christmas Market and the Tollwood Festival (both in Dec) and the Fasching carnival (Jan–Mar), when locals dress up for the city’s countless balls and parties.
It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from San Francisco to Munich.
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 San Francisco to Munich 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 San Francisco to Munich.

In terms of nonstop flights, United is the most popular. United offers 7 nonstop flights and 59 connecting flights per week. United flies from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Munich International Airport (MUC) .

Other popular airlines flying from San Francisco to Munich are:
  • Lufthansa offers 6 nonstop flights and 38 connecting flights per week. Lufthansa flies from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Munich International Airport (MUC) .
  • British Airways offers 25 connecting flights per week. British Airways flies from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Munich International Airport (MUC) .
  • Turkish Airlines offers 21 connecting flights per week. Turkish Airlines flies from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Munich International Airport (MUC) .
  • Scandinavian Airlines offers 18 connecting flights per week. Scandinavian Airlines flies from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Munich International Airport (MUC) .
  • KLM offers 14 connecting flights per week. KLM flies from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Munich International Airport (MUC) .
The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between San Francisco and Munich.
The cheapest round-trip flight from San Francisco to Munich recently found on Google Flights was with Tap Air Portugal from $636. The cheapest one-way flight was with LEVEL, Vueling from $464.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest United flight from San Francisco to Munich is $1,038, flying from May 2 to May 15.
  • The cheapest Lufthansa flight from San Francisco to Munich is $974, flying from Apr 30 to May 13.
  • The cheapest British Airways flight from San Francisco to Munich is $1,101, flying from Apr 30 to May 13.
  • The cheapest Turkish Airlines flight from San Francisco to Munich is $747, flying from Apr 23 to May 6.
  • The cheapest Scandinavian Airlines flight from San Francisco to Munich is $644, flying from Apr 26 to May 11.
  • The cheapest KLM flight from San Francisco to Munich is $1,095, flying from May 2 to May 15.
United and Lufthansa fly direct from San Francisco to Munich.
  • There are 7 United direct flights from San Francisco to Munich per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 6 Lufthansa direct flights from San Francisco to Munich per week. Flights are available on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.
The cheapest last-minute deal between San Francisco and Munich at price $950 is offered by Alaska, Condor from Sat, Mar 14 to Mon, Mar 16.
United and Lufthansa fly direct from San Francisco to Munich.
  • There are 7 United direct flights from San Francisco to Munich per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 6 Lufthansa direct flights from San Francisco to Munich per week. Flights are available on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.
There are direct flights from San Francisco to Munich on a daily basis.
The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between San Francisco and Munich start at $1,084 from Thu, Apr 30 to Wed, May 13 with United.
It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from San Francisco to Munich, 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 San Francisco and Munich start at $3,033 from Sun, Apr 26 to Mon, May 11 with Icelandair, Sun Country Airlines.
The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between San Francisco and Munich start at $636 from Thu, Apr 23 to Wed, May 6.
To book business class trips from San Francisco to Munich, 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 San Francisco and Munich starts at $950 from Sat, Mar 14 to Mon, Mar 16 with Alaska, Condor.
The cheapest last-minute deal between San Francisco and Munich at price $950 is offered by Alaska, Condor from Sat, Mar 14 to Mon, Mar 16.
To find last-minute flight deals from San Francisco to Munich, 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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