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$662+ 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 8/23. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MUC — SFO
Jul 6 — Jul 131
Mon 7/6
Mon 7/13
1 adult, Economy
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This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/1. 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 9/1810:00 am
MUC
-
SFO
1 stop14h 20m
United Airlines
Tue 9/291:55 pm
SFO
-
MUC
Nonstop11h 10m
United Airlines
Deal found 6/1$812
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/3. 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 Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 7/148:00 am
MUC
-
SFO
2 stops21h 51m
Air Canada
Sun 7/266:00 am
SFO
-
MUC
1 stop22h 25m
Air Canada
Deal found 6/3$813
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/4. 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.
Thu 8/63:00 pm
MUC
-
SFO
2 stops18h 32m
United Airlines
Mon 8/247:05 am
SFO
-
MUC
1 stop17h 40m
United Airlines
Deal found 6/4$814
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/5. 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 8/1410:00 am
MUC
-
SFO
2 stops20h 28m
United Airlines
Tue 8/2512:47 pm
SFO
-
MUC
1 stop16h 23m
United Airlines
Deal found 6/5$815
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/2. 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.
Mon 7/2711:30 am
MUC
-
SFO
2 stops20h 27m
United Airlines
Mon 8/172:00 pm
SFO
-
MUC
Nonstop11h 05m
United Airlines
Deal found 6/2$816
This Lufthansa deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/5. 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 Lufthansa is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 6/2611:15 am
MUC
-
SFO
1 stop14h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 7/59:05 pm
SFO
-
MUC
Nonstop11h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/5$817
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/4. 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.
Mon 6/811:45 am
MUC
-
SFO
Nonstop11h 35m
United Airlines
Tue 6/2312:21 pm
SFO
-
MUC
1 stop16h 04m
United Airlines
Deal found 6/4$818
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/3. 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 Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 7/273:00 pm
MUC
-
SFO
2 stops30h 32m
Air Canada
Mon 8/36:40 am
SFO
-
MUC
1 stop21h 45m
Air Canada
Deal found 6/3$819
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/1. 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.
Sun 9/134:20 pm
MUC
-
SFO
Nonstop11h 40m
United Airlines
Tue 10/69:05 pm
SFO
-
MUC
Nonstop11h 05m
United Airlines
Deal found 6/1$820
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/1. 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.
Sun 9/1311:45 am
MUC
-
SFO
Nonstop11h 45m
United Airlines
Wed 12/99:40 pm
SFO
-
MUC
Nonstop11h 05m
United Airlines
Deal found 6/1$821
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/4. 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.
Thu 8/63:00 pm
MUC
-
SFO
2 stops18h 32m
United Airlines
Sat 8/298:30 am
SFO
-
MUC
1 stop14h 15m
United Airlines
Deal found 6/4$822
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/4. 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.
Sun 10/44:20 pm
MUC
-
SFO
1 stop17h 56m
United Airlines
Sat 10/2410:40 pm
SFO
-
MUC
Nonstop11h 15m
United Airlines
Deal found 6/4$823

Find flight deals from Munich to San Francisco

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Munich (MUC) to San Francisco (SFO). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated June 6, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$812
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$662
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$945

Good round-trip deal

$868 or less

Good one-way deal

$898 or less
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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 June 6, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Munich to San Francisco that are best for you.

Fly from

Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

MunichSan Francisco

MUC - SFO

MUCSFO

Munich Franz Josef Strauss

Fri 6/19

9:00 am-9:34 pm

2 stops21h 34m

San Francisco

Sun 6/28

11:30 pm-9:40 am

1 stop25h 10m

$816

MunichSan Francisco

MUC - SFO

MUCSFO

Munich Franz Josef Strauss

Wed 7/1

11:30 am-8:02 pm

2 stops17h 32m

San Francisco

Wed 7/15

2:00 pm-10:05 am

Nonstop11h 05m

$816

MunichSan Francisco

MUC - SFO

MUCSFO

Munich Franz Josef Strauss

Sun 9/13

11:45 am-2:30 pm

Nonstop11h 45m

San Francisco

Sun 9/27

1:55 pm-10:05 am

Nonstop11h 10m

$818

MunichSan Francisco

MUC - SFO

MUCSFO

Munich Franz Josef Strauss

Fri 6/19

4:20 pm-7:00 pm

Nonstop11h 40m

San Francisco

Sun 6/28

9:05 pm-5:10 pm

Nonstop11h 05m

$820
Quickest round-trip

MunichSan Francisco

MUC - SFO

MUCSFO

Munich Franz Josef Strauss

Thu 9/10

4:30 pm-7:00 pm

Nonstop11h 30m

San Francisco

Mon 9/14

9:05 pm-5:10 pm

Nonstop11h 05m

$820

MunichSan Francisco

MUC - SFO

MUCSFO

Munich Franz Josef Strauss

Tue 7/21

4:20 pm-1:15 am

1 stop17h 55m

San Francisco

Sat 9/26

1:55 pm-10:05 am

Nonstop11h 10m

$822

MunichSan Francisco

MUC - SFO

MUCSFO

Munich Franz Josef Strauss

Wed 7/1

11:45 am-2:20 pm

Nonstop11h 35m

San Francisco

Sun 7/5

8:31 am-2:10 pm

1 stop20h 39m

$822

MunichSan Francisco

MUC - SFO

MUCSFO

Munich Franz Josef Strauss

Fri 6/26

3:35 pm-9:21 pm

1 stop14h 46m

San Francisco

Wed 7/1

9:00 pm-2:10 pm

1 stop32h 10m

$823

MunichSan Francisco

MUC - SFO

MUCSFO

Munich Franz Josef Strauss

Fri 11/6

9:20 am-6:01 pm

1 stop17h 41m

San Francisco

Sat 11/28

1:30 pm-9:50 am

Nonstop11h 20m

$823

MunichSan Francisco

MUC - SFO

MUCSFO

Munich Franz Josef Strauss

Sun 10/4

4:20 pm-12:59 am

1 stop17h 39m

San Francisco

Thu 10/29

10:40 pm-5:55 pm

Nonstop11h 15m

$824

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Compare providers for flights from Munich to San Francisco

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 June.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 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 FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Munich-San Francisco flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >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 FlightHub the most. FlightHub 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

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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?

Booking 71 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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Munich to San Francisco (average of $732). Flying from Munich to San Francisco in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,022). 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 June 6, 2026.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Munich to San Francisco as you normally would.

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The best insider tips for Munich to San Francisco flights

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Emily Zemler

Emily Zemler

Expert on MUC

Emily is a freelance writer and book author based in London covering entertainment and travel. Her work has appeared in Los Angeles Times, Observer, and Conde Nast Traveler She has ventured to more than 40 countries and all seven continents, always in search of a great art museum. She has written extensively about hotels, luxury travel, and aviation.

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Harriet Baskas

Harriet Baskas

Expert on SFO

Harriet is an award-winning journalist who is happiest in an airport or an unusual museum. Her stories about airports, air travel, and the business of travel have appeared on NBC News, CNBC, USA TODAY, The Points Guy and other outlets. She is the creator of the StuckatTheAirport.com blog and the author of nine books. When not out on the road or exploring the latest airport amenities, she’s home in Seattle getting ready for the next adventure.

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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 June 6, 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Scandinavian Airlines,United Airlines, andLufthansa from Munich to San Francisco. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Scandinavian Airlines
7.4
Good
1,809 reviews

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.6

Food

6.7

Entertainment

6.7

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

lisa,May 2026

ALC - OSL

Uncomfortable seats on packed flight. There was plenty of overhead bin space. Cabin crew weren't friendly but the cockpit pointed out things we were flying over, like Paris. Cup of coffee, tea or water for 3.5hrs. Good de-planing from both ends.
Scandinavian Airlines
7.4
Good
1,809 reviews
Scandinavian Airlines
7.4
Good
1,809 reviews

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.6

Food

6.7

Entertainment

6.7

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

lisa,May 2026

ALC - OSL

Uncomfortable seats on packed flight. There was plenty of overhead bin space. Cabin crew weren't friendly but the cockpit pointed out things we were flying over, like Paris. Cup of coffee, tea or water for 3.5hrs. Good de-planing from both ends.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,779 reviews
Scandinavian Airlines
7.4
Good
1,809 reviews

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.6

Food

6.7

Entertainment

6.7

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

lisa,May 2026

ALC - OSL

Uncomfortable seats on packed flight. There was plenty of overhead bin space. Cabin crew weren't friendly but the cockpit pointed out things we were flying over, like Paris. Cup of coffee, tea or water for 3.5hrs. Good de-planing from both ends.
Lufthansa
6.8
Okay
8,038 reviews
Scandinavian Airlines
7.4
Good
1,809 reviews

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.6

Food

6.7

Entertainment

6.7

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

lisa,May 2026

ALC - OSL

Uncomfortable seats on packed flight. There was plenty of overhead bin space. Cabin crew weren't friendly but the cockpit pointed out things we were flying over, like Paris. Cup of coffee, tea or water for 3.5hrs. Good de-planing from both ends.

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 3 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, 2 users have taken a look at flights from Munich Franz Josef Strauss to San Francisco.

  • How long is the flight from Munich to San Francisco?

    A quick flight from Munich to San Francisco can take about 11h 45m. United Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $818. There are 5860 mi between Munich and San Francisco. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

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

    Currently priced at $554, Scandinavian Airlines will fly you from Munich to San Francisco and back. In addition to Scandinavian Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from United Airlines and Lufthansa - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $633 and $707, respectively. Scandinavian Airlines is 32% 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 Condor ($407), TAP AIR PORTUGAL ($412), and American Airlines ($462).

  • 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: Air Canada (85%), United Airlines (78%), Lufthansa (78%).

  • 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 $1,054, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $580. The most popular route (Munich Franz Josef Strauss - San Francisco), is priced around $605.

  • 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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Munich to San Francisco (average of $732). Flying from Munich to San Francisco in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,022). 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 3 airlines flying from Munich to San Francisco

Discover the top 3 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 June 6, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Scandinavian AirlinesCheapest$554Average$656FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
United AirlinesCheapest$633Average$867FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
LufthansaCheapest$707Average$923FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%

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