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$356+ Cheap flights from Munich (MUC) to San Francisco (SFO)

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MUC — SFO
Jul 7 — Jul 141
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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 72 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Tuesday and return on a Tuesday

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Round-trip from

$610
(TAP AIR PORTUGAL)

One-way from

$356
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$986

Good round-trip deal

$859 or less

Good one-way deal

$783 or less
From Munich Franz Josef Strauss to San Francisco
One-way flight from Munich Franz Josef Strauss to San Francisco
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 13% potential increase in price ($118 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($21 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in July 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Munich Franz Josef Strauss to San Francisco.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Munich Franz Josef Strauss to San Francisco.

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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 July 2, 2025.

This TAP AIR PORTUGAL deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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 TAP AIR PORTUGAL is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/201:35 pmMUC - SFO
1 stop33h 55mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
Thu 9/44:20 pmSFO - MUC
1 stop22h 00mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
Deal found 7/1$610
This Billigflug deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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 Billigflug is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/298:30 pmMUC - SFO
2 stops32h 18mScandinavian Airlines
Mon 10/137:40 pmSFO - MUC
1 stop15h 00mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 7/1$611
This Flighttix deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/30. 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 Flighttix is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/219:00 amMUC - SFO
2 stops21h 32mMultiple Airlines
Mon 8/254:30 pmSFO - MUC
1 stop14h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/30$612
This Flighttix deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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 Flighttix is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/189:00 amMUC - SFO
1 stop14h 30mCondor
Sun 8/314:30 pmSFO - MUC
1 stop14h 45mCondor
Deal found 7/1$613
This Billigflug deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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 Billigflug is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/297:35 amMUC - SFO
1 stop20h 10mBritish Airways
Wed 11/125:30 pmSFO - MUC
1 stop14h 15mBritish Airways
Deal found 7/1$615
This AirNGo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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 AirNGo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/197:00 amMUC - SFO
2 stops17h 28mAir Canada
Tue 9/2312:15 pmSFO - MUC
1 stop34h 30mAir Canada
Deal found 7/2$618
This Flysmarter deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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 Flysmarter is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/2511:30 amMUC - SFO
2 stops18h 21mFinnair
Mon 9/811:32 amSFO - MUC
2 stops21h 18mFinnair
Deal found 7/1$623
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/30. 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.
Fri 8/229:10 amMUC - SFO
2 stops20h 41mAmerican Airlines
Thu 9/113:55 pmSFO - MUC
2 stops22h 20mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/30$638

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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

Wed 8/20

1:35 pm-2:30 pm

1 stop33h 55m

San Francisco

Thu 9/4

4:20 pm-11:20 pm

1 stop22h 00m

$610

MunichSan Francisco

MUC - SFO

MUCSFO

Munich Franz Josef Strauss

Mon 9/29

8:30 pm-7:48 pm

2 stops32h 18m

San Francisco

Mon 10/13

7:40 pm-7:40 pm

1 stop15h 00m

$611

MunichSan Francisco

MUC - SFO

MUCSFO

Munich Franz Josef Strauss

Thu 8/21

9:00 am-9:32 pm

2 stops21h 32m

San Francisco

Mon 8/25

4:30 pm-4:10 pm

1 stop14h 40m

$612

MunichSan Francisco

MUC - SFO

MUCSFO

Munich Franz Josef Strauss

Mon 8/18

9:00 am-2:30 pm

1 stop14h 30m

San Francisco

Sun 8/31

4:30 pm-4:15 pm

1 stop14h 45m

$613

MunichSan Francisco

MUC - SFO

MUCSFO

Munich Franz Josef Strauss

Wed 10/29

7:35 am-7:45 pm

1 stop20h 10m

San Francisco

Wed 11/12

5:30 pm-4:45 pm

1 stop14h 15m

$615

MunichSan Francisco

MUC - SFO

MUCSFO

Munich Franz Josef Strauss

Mon 8/25

11:30 am-8:51 pm

2 stops18h 21m

San Francisco

Mon 9/8

11:32 am-5:50 pm

2 stops21h 18m

$623

MunichSan Francisco

MUC - SFO

MUCSFO

Munich Franz Josef Strauss

Fri 8/22

9:10 am-8:51 pm

2 stops20h 41m

San Francisco

Tue 9/9

4:30 pm-6:05 pm

1 stop16h 35m

$638

MunichSan Francisco

MUC - SFO

MUCSFO

Munich Franz Josef Strauss

Fri 9/5

9:50 pm-11:13 am

2 stops46h 23m

$356

MunichSan Francisco

MUC - SFO

MUCSFO

Munich Franz Josef Strauss

Mon 9/8

9:10 pm-6:10 pm

1 stop30h 00m

$467

MunichSan Francisco

MUC - SFO

MUCSFO

Munich Franz Josef Strauss

Tue 9/23

8:00 pm-2:35 pm

1 stop27h 35m

$498

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The best insider tips for Munich to San Francisco flights

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Airports
MUC

For a smooth departure from MUC, arrive early for security and immigration, especially during weekends or events like Oktoberfest.

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SFO

Use BART for a cost-effective 40-minute trip from SFO to downtown San Francisco. Purchase a Clipper Card for easy fare payment.

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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

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Expert on SFO

Harriet Baskas

Harriet Baskas

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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Best time to book a flight from Munich to San Francisco

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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 June 27, 2025.

Booking 72 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 $360). 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 July 2, 2025.

Unlike in the morning, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 23% 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 July 2, 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).

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Munich to San Francisco?

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 July 2, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Finnair, Scandinavian Airlines, and American Airlines 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.

Food

6.7

Boarding

7.6

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

6.8

Overall

7.6

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2025

FRA - DFW

I was lucky I had a seet without no one next to me My vegetarian meal was excellent. The service very good. Although there was a lot of turbulences during the flight, the landing was very soft and took away all our apprehension.

Food

6.7

Boarding

7.6

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

6.8

Overall

7.6

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2025

FRA - DFW

I was lucky I had a seet without no one next to me My vegetarian meal was excellent. The service very good. Although there was a lot of turbulences during the flight, the landing was very soft and took away all our apprehension.

Food

6.7

Boarding

7.6

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

6.8

Overall

7.6

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2025

FRA - DFW

I was lucky I had a seet without no one next to me My vegetarian meal was excellent. The service very good. Although there was a lot of turbulences during the flight, the landing was very soft and took away all our apprehension.

Food

6.7

Boarding

7.6

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

6.8

Overall

7.6

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2025

FRA - DFW

I was lucky I had a seet without no one next to me My vegetarian meal was excellent. The service very good. Although there was a lot of turbulences during the flight, the landing was very soft and took away all our apprehension.

Food

6.7

Boarding

7.6

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

6.8

Overall

7.6

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2025

FRA - DFW

I was lucky I had a seet without no one next to me My vegetarian meal was excellent. The service very good. Although there was a lot of turbulences during the flight, the landing was very soft and took away all our apprehension.

Food

6.7

Boarding

7.6

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

6.8

Overall

7.6

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2025

FRA - DFW

I was lucky I had a seet without no one next to me My vegetarian meal was excellent. The service very good. Although there was a lot of turbulences during the flight, the landing was very soft and took away all our apprehension.

Related info for your journey

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  • 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?

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

    Currently priced at $610, TAP AIR PORTUGAL will fly you from Munich to San Francisco and back. In addition to TAP AIR PORTUGAL, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Scandinavian Airlines and Condor - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $611 and $613, respectively. TAP AIR PORTUGAL is 20% 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 Iberia ($467), TAP AIR PORTUGAL ($498), and Condor ($548).

  • 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 (77%), Air New Zealand (77%), Brussels Airlines (76%).

  • 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 $1,788, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $653. The most popular route (Munich Franz Josef Strauss - San Francisco), is priced around $412.

  • 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 $360). 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

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
British AirwaysCheapest$235Average$689FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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LufthansaCheapest$569Average$745FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%

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