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$367+ 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 5/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MUC — SFO
Mar 9 — Mar 161
Sun 3/9
Sun 3/16
1 adult, Economy
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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

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$499
(Booking.com)

One-way from

$383
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$646

Good round-trip deal

$668 or less

Good one-way deal

$678 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 March 4, 2025.

This Virgin Atlantic deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/4. 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 Virgin Atlantic is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/710:25 amMUC - SFO
2 stops22h 31mVirgin Atlantic
Sun 5/116:00 amSFO - MUC
2 stops17h 25mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 3/4$498
This Lufthansa deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/4. 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 Lufthansa is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 3/213:50 pmMUC - SFO
Nonstop11h 55mLufthansa
Sun 3/309:05 pmSFO - MUC
Nonstop11h 05mLufthansa
Deal found 3/4$499
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/3. 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 British Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/178:45 pmMUC - SFO
1 stop27h 15mBritish Airways
Sun 3/303:44 pmSFO - MUC
2 stops17h 26mBritish Airways
Deal found 3/3$500
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/3. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/174:05 pmMUC - SFO
1 stop15h 51mUnited Airlines
Mon 4/215:15 amSFO - MUC
1 stop19h 25mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/3$501
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/3. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/1710:20 amMUC - SFO
2 stops20h 16mAmerican Airlines
Sun 3/236:00 pmSFO - MUC
2 stops17h 55mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/3$503
This Flysmarter deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/3. 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 Flysmarter is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/1711:00 amMUC - SFO
2 stops18h 13mAir Canada
Sun 3/2311:00 pmSFO - MUC
2 stops24h 40mAir Canada
Deal found 3/3$505
This SWISS deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/4. 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 SWISS is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 3/238:50 pmMUC - SFO
1 stop28h 35mSWISS
Sun 4/67:30 pmSFO - MUC
2 stops16h 25mSWISS
Deal found 3/4$532
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/3. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 3/227:15 pmMUC - SFO
2 stops27h 00mMultiple Airlines
Sat 4/510:35 pmSFO - MUC
1 stop29h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/3$535
This Flightnetwork deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/3. 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 Flightnetwork is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/298:00 pmMUC - SFO
1 stop27h 35mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
Mon 10/134:20 pmSFO - MUC
1 stop22h 10mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
Deal found 3/3$541
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/3. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 3/56:40 pmMUC - SFO
1 stop27h 25mITA Airways
Tue 3/184:05 pmSFO - MUC
1 stop17h 45mITA Airways
Deal found 3/3$549
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/3. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/177:00 amMUC - SFO
2 stops24h 15mDelta
Sun 3/3010:40 pmSFO - MUC
1 stop24h 45mDelta
Deal found 3/3$559
This Austrian Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/4. 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 Austrian Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 3/237:15 pmMUC - SFO
2 stops33h 40mAustrian Airlines
Sun 4/68:30 amSFO - MUC
2 stops20h 45mAustrian Airlines
Deal found 3/4$628

Find flights from Munich to San Francisco within your budget

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 March 4, 2025.

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MunichSan Francisco

MUC - SFO

MUCSFO

Munich Franz Josef Strauss

Wed 5/7

10:25 am-6:46 pm

1 stop17h 21m

San Francisco

Sun 5/11

6:00 am-8:25 am

2 stops17h 25m

$498

MunichSan Francisco

MUC - SFO

MUCSFO

Munich Franz Josef Strauss

Fri 3/21

3:50 pm-7:45 pm

Nonstop11h 55m

San Francisco

Wed 4/2

9:05 pm-5:10 pm

Nonstop11h 05m

$499

MunichSan Francisco

MUC - SFO

MUCSFO

Munich Franz Josef Strauss

Mon 3/17

8:45 pm-4:00 pm

1 stop27h 15m

San Francisco

Sun 3/30

3:44 pm-6:10 pm

2 stops17h 26m

$500

MunichSan Francisco

MUC - SFO

MUCSFO

Munich Franz Josef Strauss

Thu 4/17

4:05 pm-9:46 pm

1 stop14h 41m

San Francisco

Sun 4/20

12:43 am-9:45 am

1 stop24h 02m

$501

MunichSan Francisco

MUC - SFO

MUCSFO

Munich Franz Josef Strauss

Tue 3/25

7:00 am-5:54 pm

2 stops18h 54m

San Francisco

Mon 3/31

3:05 pm-2:35 pm

1 stop14h 30m

$502

MunichSan Francisco

MUC - SFO

MUCSFO

Munich Franz Josef Strauss

Mon 3/17

10:20 am-10:36 pm

2 stops20h 16m

San Francisco

Sun 3/23

6:00 pm-7:55 pm

2 stops17h 55m

$503

MunichSan Francisco

MUC - SFO

MUCSFO

Munich Franz Josef Strauss

Mon 3/17

11:00 am-9:13 pm

2 stops18h 13m

San Francisco

Sun 3/23

11:00 pm-7:40 am

2 stops24h 40m

$505

MunichSan Francisco

MUC - SFO

MUCSFO

Munich Franz Josef Strauss

Sat 3/22

9:05 am-5:25 pm

1 stop16h 20m

San Francisco

Mon 3/31

7:30 pm-8:55 pm

2 stops16h 25m

$543

MunichSan Francisco

MUC - SFO

MUCSFO

Munich Franz Josef Strauss

Mon 3/17

7:00 am-11:15 pm

2 stops24h 15m

San Francisco

Sun 3/30

9:30 pm-8:25 am

1 stop25h 55m

$559

MunichSan Francisco

MUC - SFO

MUCSFO

Munich Franz Josef Strauss

Sun 3/23

7:15 pm-8:55 pm

2 stops33h 40m

San Francisco

Sun 4/6

8:30 am-2:15 pm

2 stops20h 45m

$628

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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 March.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star

*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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Travel insights for flights from Munich to San Francisco

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Munich to San Francisco including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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 February 28, 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 $401). 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 March 4, 2025.

Unlike in the morning, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 25% 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 March 4, 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 March 4, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Munich to San Francisco, such as Delta, Air New Zealand and Finnair. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,070 reviews

Crew

8.5

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

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
8,070 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,070 reviews

Crew

8.5

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

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
7.9
Good
455 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,070 reviews

Crew

8.5

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

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

Finnair
7.6
Good
1,271 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,070 reviews

Crew

8.5

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

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
7.5
Good
767 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,070 reviews

Crew

8.5

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

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
1,560 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,070 reviews

Crew

8.5

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

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, 6 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 $499, British Airways will fly you from Munich to San Francisco and back. In addition to British Airways, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from United Airlines and American Airlines - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $501 and $503, respectively. British Airways is 34% 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 SWISS ($516), Lufthansa ($532), and Condor ($541).

  • 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 (79%), United Airlines (79%), Austrian Airlines (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 $758, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $535. The most popular route (Munich Franz Josef Strauss - San Francisco), is priced around $454.

  • 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 $401). 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 March 4, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
British AirwaysCheapest$235Average$694FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
American AirlinesCheapest$568Average$726FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$576Average$876FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
LufthansaCheapest$593Average$747FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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