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$359+ Cheap flights from Munich (MUC) to San Francisco (SFO)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 5/22. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MUC — SFO
May 4 — May 111
Sun 5/4
Sun 5/11
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Munich Franz Josef Strauss to San Francisco are usually found in February or March, booked 50 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Tuesday and return on a Monday

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Most accurate provider

AranGrant
3 stars

Most trusted provider

AranGrant
3 stars

Round-trip from

$495
(Billigflug)

One-way from

$359
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$724

Good round-trip deal

$677 or less

Good one-way deal

$728 or less
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Cheapest flights from Munich to San Francisco
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Munich to San Francisco. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 29, 2025.

This Billigflug deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Billigflug is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/178:00 amMUC - SFO
1 stop13h 40mLufthansa
Fri 5/309:05 pmSFO - MUC
Nonstop11h 05mLufthansa
Deal found 4/28$495
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 5/124:50 pmMUC - SFO
1 stop27h 45mAir Canada
Mon 5/268:15 amSFO - MUC
2 stops16h 55mAir Canada
Deal found 4/28$498
This Billigflug deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Billigflug is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/169:00 amMUC - SFO
1 stop16h 10mMultiple Airlines
Fri 5/302:15 pmSFO - MUC
1 stop32h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/29$499
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/239:00 amMUC - SFO
1 stop16h 10mUnited Airlines
Wed 6/116:30 amSFO - MUC
1 stop22h 10mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/29$519
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/77:00 amMUC - SFO
1 stop13h 45mDelta
Tue 5/208:25 pmSFO - MUC
1 stop27h 15mDelta
Deal found 4/29$527
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/169:10 amMUC - SFO
1 stop20h 19mAmerican Airlines
Thu 10/97:20 pmSFO - MUC
1 stop34h 05mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/28$528
This Virgin Atlantic deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Virgin Atlantic is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/1510:25 amMUC - SFO
2 stops22h 26mVirgin Atlantic
Wed 5/285:55 amSFO - MUC
2 stops16h 00mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 4/29$534
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure British Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/147:25 amMUC - SFO
2 stops25h 41mBritish Airways
Mon 5/261:05 pmSFO - MUC
2 stops25h 10mBritish Airways
Deal found 4/28$560
This SWISS deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure SWISS is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/297:05 pmMUC - SFO
1 stop30h 05mSWISS
Thu 6/121:00 pmSFO - MUC
2 stops24h 00mSWISS
Deal found 4/28$571
This Billigflug deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Billigflug is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/246:05 amMUC - SFO
1 stop17h 40mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
Mon 12/84:35 pmSFO - MUC
1 stop21h 35mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
Deal found 4/28$573
This Austrian Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Austrian Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 5/269:40 pmMUC - SFO
2 stops30h 30mAustrian Airlines
Sun 6/82:15 pmSFO - MUC
1 stop32h 30mAustrian Airlines
Deal found 4/28$578
This Finnair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Finnair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 9/2111:20 amMUC - SFO
2 stops35h 30mFinnair
Fri 10/104:35 pmSFO - MUC
2 stops32h 00mFinnair
Deal found 4/29$583

Cheapflights Fare Finder

Customize your flight search to find flights from Munich to San Francisco that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated April 29, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Munich to San Francisco that are best for you.

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MunichSan Francisco

MUC - SFO

MUCSFO

Munich Franz Josef Strauss

Sat 5/17

8:00 am-12:40 pm

1 stop13h 40m

San Francisco

Fri 5/30

9:05 pm-5:10 pm

Nonstop11h 05m

$495

MunichSan Francisco

MUC - SFO

MUCSFO

Munich Franz Josef Strauss

Mon 5/12

4:50 pm-11:35 am

1 stop27h 45m

San Francisco

Mon 5/26

8:15 am-10:10 am

2 stops16h 55m

$498

MunichSan Francisco

MUC - SFO

MUCSFO

Munich Franz Josef Strauss

Fri 5/16

9:00 am-4:10 pm

1 stop16h 10m

San Francisco

Fri 5/30

2:15 pm-7:45 am

1 stop32h 30m

$499

MunichSan Francisco

MUC - SFO

MUCSFO

Munich Franz Josef Strauss

Fri 5/23

9:00 am-4:10 pm

1 stop16h 10m

San Francisco

Fri 6/6

2:37 pm-2:05 pm

1 stop14h 28m

$519

MunichSan Francisco

MUC - SFO

MUCSFO

Munich Franz Josef Strauss

Wed 5/7

7:00 am-11:45 am

1 stop13h 45m

San Francisco

Tue 5/20

8:25 pm-8:40 am

1 stop27h 15m

$527

MunichSan Francisco

MUC - SFO

MUCSFO

Munich Franz Josef Strauss

Fri 5/30

7:00 am-11:45 am

1 stop13h 45m

San Francisco

Thu 6/12

6:15 am-8:25 am

1 stop17h 10m

$533

MunichSan Francisco

MUC - SFO

MUCSFO

Munich Franz Josef Strauss

Thu 5/15

10:25 am-12:21 am

2 stops22h 56m

San Francisco

Wed 5/28

5:55 am-6:55 am

2 stops16h 00m

$534

MunichSan Francisco

MUC - SFO

MUCSFO

Munich Franz Josef Strauss

Sun 6/15

9:10 am-12:09 pm

1 stop35h 59m

San Francisco

Tue 7/1

1:17 pm-8:00 pm

2 stops21h 43m

$540

MunichSan Francisco

MUC - SFO

MUCSFO

Munich Franz Josef Strauss

Wed 5/14

7:25 am-12:06 am

2 stops25h 41m

San Francisco

Mon 5/26

1:05 pm-11:15 pm

2 stops25h 10m

$560

MunichSan Francisco

MUC - SFO

MUCSFO

Munich Franz Josef Strauss

Thu 5/29

7:05 pm-4:10 pm

1 stop30h 05m

San Francisco

Thu 6/12

1:00 pm-10:00 pm

2 stops24h 00m

$571

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Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Munich to San Francisco in April.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapflightsfaresPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Munich-San Francisco flights, users find the pricing of AranGrant to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. AranGrant Users can find the same prices on Munich-San Francisco flight deals on Cheapflights vs. AranGrant >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Munich-San Francisco flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Munich-San Francisco flights, Cheapflights users trust AranGrant the most. AranGrant has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Munich-San Francisco flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Munich to San Francisco

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to San Francisco from Munich with our price prediction graph.
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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Munich to San Francisco

How far ahead should I book a flight from Munich to San Francisco?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Munich to San Francisco. Price data was last updated on April 25, 2025.

Booking 50 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Munich to San Francisco. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Munich to San Francisco?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Munich to San Francisco (average of $276). Flying from Munich to San Francisco in June is currently the most expensive (average of $393). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from MUC to SFO?

Find hourly flight availability from Munich to San Francisco. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated April 29, 2025.

Unlike in the morning, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 24% on flights from Munich to San Francisco by exploring options for tickets in the afternoon.

Weekly flight availability from Munich to San Francisco

Explore weekly flight availability from Munich to San Francisco. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated April 29, 2025.

The most flights from MUC to SFO are scheduled on a Monday (8 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (8 on average).

Rainfall in San Francisco by month

Plan your trip to San Francisco by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in San Francisco ranges from 0.0 - 4.4 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.4 in. July is typically the driest time to visit San Francisco when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in San Francisco by month

Plan your trip to San Francisco by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to San Francisco, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, September is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 62.6 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 51.8 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing San Francisco

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San Francisco. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to San Francisco. Reviews last updated April 29, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Munich to San Francisco, such as Delta, Air New Zealand and KLM. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,929 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,929 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,929 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very good
471 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,929 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception
KLM
7.8
Good
1,334 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,929 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception
Austrian Airlines
7.6
Good
780 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,929 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,588 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,929 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Munich to San Francisco. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airports do I use to fly from Munich to San Francisco?

    You will need to book a flight from Munich Franz Josef Strauss to San Francisco if you want to fly from Munich to San Francisco. At least 4 different airlines have flights from Franz Josef Strauss (MUC) to San Francisco (SFO) on a regular basis. There are 8 flights to San Francisco from the Munich airport per day. If you manage to book one that is nonstop, then you can expect the flight time from MUC to SFO to be around 11h 30m.

  • How popular is this Munich to San Francisco flight route?

    Within the past month, 5 users have taken a look at flights from Munich Franz Josef Strauss to San Francisco.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Munich to San Francisco round-trip?

    Currently priced at $495, Lufthansa will fly you from Munich to San Francisco and back. In addition to Lufthansa, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Air Canada and United Airlines - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $498 and $519, respectively. Lufthansa is 35% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Munich to San Francisco one-way?

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Munich to San Francisco are Vueling ($386), TAP AIR PORTUGAL ($395), and SWISS ($565).

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Munich to San Francisco?

    Looking for the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time? Our data shows these are most likely to get you from Munich to San Francisco on time: Austrian Airlines (86%), Air New Zealand (86%), Brussels Airlines (86%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Munich to San Francisco?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Munich to San Francisco? While on average our users pay $1,352, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $513. The most popular route (Munich Franz Josef Strauss - San Francisco), is priced around $491.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Munich to San Francisco that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Munich to San Francisco flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Munich to San Francisco?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Munich to San Francisco.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Munich to San Francisco?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Munich to San Francisco by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Munich to San Francisco (average of $276). Flying from Munich to San Francisco in June is currently the most expensive (average of $393). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 4 airlines flying from Munich to San Francisco

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Munich to San Francisco. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated April 29, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
British AirwaysCheapest$235Average$701FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
United AirlinesCheapest$545Average$859FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$568Average$735FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
LufthansaCheapest$572Average$740FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%

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