$630 Cheap Flights from Munich (MUC) to San Francisco (SFO)

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Cheap Flights from Munich to San Francisco (MUC-SFO)

Prices were available within the past 7 days and start at $630 for one-way flights and $459 for round trip, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

TAP Portugal
Sun, Sep 28 - Sat, Oct 18
MUC
Munich
SFO
San Francisco
$459 Roundtrip, found 6 days ago
$459
Roundtrip
found 6 days ago
Select TAP Portugal flight, departing Sun, Sep 28 from Munich to San Francisco, returning Sat, Oct 18, priced at $459 found 6 days ago
Condor
Wed, Oct 15 - Wed, Oct 29
MUC
Munich
SFO
San Francisco
$500 Roundtrip, found 23 hours ago
$500
Roundtrip
found 23 hours ago
Select Condor flight, departing Wed, Oct 15 from Munich to San Francisco, returning Wed, Oct 29, priced at $500 found 23 hours ago
Scandinavian Airlines
Fri, Oct 17 - Thu, Dec 11
MUC
Munich
SFO
San Francisco
$575 Roundtrip, found 20 hours ago
$575
Roundtrip
found 20 hours ago
Select Scandinavian Airlines flight, departing Fri, Oct 17 from Munich to San Francisco, returning Thu, Dec 11, priced at $575 found 20 hours ago
American Airlines
Thu, Oct 23 - Thu, Nov 6
MUC
Munich
SFO
San Francisco
$637 Roundtrip, found 4 days ago
$637
Roundtrip
found 4 days ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Thu, Oct 23 from Munich to San Francisco, returning Thu, Nov 6, priced at $637 found 4 days ago
ITA Airways
Mon, Sep 15 - Mon, Sep 22
MUC
Munich
SFO
San Francisco
$642 Roundtrip, found 21 hours ago
$642
Roundtrip
found 21 hours ago
Select ITA Airways flight, departing Mon, Sep 15 from Munich to San Francisco, returning Mon, Sep 22, priced at $642 found 21 hours ago
British Airways
Wed, Oct 15 - Thu, Dec 11
MUC
Munich
SFO
San Francisco
$644 Roundtrip, found 20 hours ago
$644
Roundtrip
found 20 hours ago
Select British Airways flight, departing Wed, Oct 15 from Munich to San Francisco, returning Thu, Dec 11, priced at $644 found 20 hours ago
Lufthansa
Fri, Oct 31 - Mon, Nov 10
MUC
Munich
SFO
San Francisco
$665 Roundtrip, found 1 hour ago
$665
Roundtrip
found 1 hour ago
Select Lufthansa flight, departing Fri, Oct 31 from Munich to San Francisco, returning Mon, Nov 10, priced at $665 found 1 hour ago
Iberia
Sat, Sep 20 - Thu, Sep 25
MUC
Munich
SFO
San Francisco
$669 Roundtrip, found 4 days ago
$669
Roundtrip
found 4 days ago
Select Iberia flight, departing Sat, Sep 20 from Munich to San Francisco, returning Thu, Sep 25, priced at $669 found 4 days ago
Air Canada
Tue, Nov 25 - Fri, Dec 5
MUC
Munich
SFO
San Francisco
$678 Roundtrip, found 3 hours ago
$678
Roundtrip
found 3 hours ago
Select Air Canada flight, departing Tue, Nov 25 from Munich to San Francisco, returning Fri, Dec 5, priced at $678 found 3 hours ago
Lufthansa
Fri, Oct 31 - Mon, Nov 10
MUC
Munich
SFO
San Francisco
$692 Roundtrip, found 1 hour ago
$692
Roundtrip
found 1 hour ago
Select Lufthansa flight, departing Fri, Oct 31 from Munich to San Francisco, returning Mon, Nov 10, priced at $692 found 1 hour ago

Find the cheapest month to fly from Munich (MUC) to San Francisco (SFO)

March is typically the cheapest month to fly

From $447 - $966 per traveler.

Graph displaying average flight prices per month

Alternative airports near San Francisco

Prices were available within the past 7 days. Prices and availability are subject to change.

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Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.
Average driving time to city center50 min
Flights from $885
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Flights from Munich (MUC) to San Francisco (SFO)
Origin airport
Franz Josef Strauss Intl.
Destination airport
San Francisco Intl.
Airlines serving
Aer Lingus, Air Canada, Air France, American Airlines, Austrian Airlines, British Airways, Brussels Airlines, Condor, Delta, Finnair, ITA Airways, Iberia, Icelandair, KLM, Lufthansa, Swiss International Air Lines, TAP Portugal, Turkish Airlines, United, Virgin Atlantic
Roundtrip price
$458
Distance
5864 mi
Average flight time
2 hours 32 mins

Munich to San Francisco Flights

The cheapest times to fly from Munich to San Francisco

On average, Thursday can be the cheapest time to fly, according to data from the Airlines Reporting Corporation (ARC), one of the world's biggest databases for global airline sales. The data reveals that you could save up to 16% by flying on a Thursday—the cheapest day to travel on average—instead of a Sunday—the most expensive. Some of the most affordable flights from Munich to San Francisco are during the month of September. You can find some of the cheapest flights from Munich to San Francisco with Expedia's search tool and vast selection of airlines.

 

The best time to book a flight from Munich to San Francisco

Sunday is one of the best days to book for cheap flights from Munich to San Francisco: Tickets reserved on a Sunday cost between 6% and 13% less than those reserved on a Friday, according to ARC data. The data also suggests booking early can also lead to cheaper airfares. You could save 24% by buying your tickets for domestic flights at least a month in advance and 10% by booking international flights 2 months in advance.

 

How to find cheap round-trip tickets from Munich to San Francisco

Being flexible with your dates and using Expedia's Price Drop Protection and Price Tracking features are some of the best ways of finding a cheap ticket from Munich to San Francisco in 2025. You can also book with separate airlines for your outbound and return journeys, from $630 one-way. Expedia also offers Price Drop Protection, so if the cost of your airfare goes down after booking, you'll receive a credit for the difference*. This is available for a small fee, and is free to One Key Gold and Platinum tier members.

 

Expedia's Price Tracking feature means you can stay on top of airfares without manually checking every day. It sends you automated price alerts for cheap Munich to San Francisco flights and uses historical data to indicate when the best time to book is. Download Expedia's free app to activate this handy tool in a few easy taps.

 

You could also save big by booking one of Expedia's vacation packages. Bundling together your Munich to San Francisco airfare with your accommodations and car rental is often cheaper than booking everything separately. There’s also One Key, Expedia's generous rewards program. Join for free and you could earn One Key cash on most bookings to save on future adventures.

 

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Disclaimer: ARC The statistics are based on average round-trip ticket prices between January and August 2023. The percentages you see are averages.

 

Frequently asked questions

How much does a flight from Franz Josef Strauss Intl. Airport (MUC) to San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) cost?
Score affordable return tickets from Franz Josef Strauss Intl. Airport (MUC) to San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) starting from $710. Book a seat and be on your way. This information is based on the cheapest price found on Expedia for this return journey departing within the next three months. This airfare is for a Lufthansa flight leaving MUC on July 19 2025 and touching down at SFO. The price was last updated on July 1 2025 and has not changed since.
What is the cheapest month to fly from MUC to SFO?
To lock in a cheap fare, check for nonstop flights from MUC to SFO taking off in April. You can find a one-way Lufthansa flight for $1644 leaving on April 6 2026. This price is based on the cheapest direct flight found on Expedia for this route in the next 330 days. The price was last updated on July 1 2025 and remains unchanged.
Which airlines fly direct from Franz Josef Strauss Intl. Airport (MUC) to San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO)?
When setting off from Franz Josef Strauss Intl. Airport (MUC), you can jump on a direct flight to San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) with United Airlines.
What is the cheapest airline that flies from MUC to SFO?
With prices as low as $1938 for a one-way flight from MUC to SFO, Lufthansa is currently the cheapest airline on this route. This fare is based on the lowest price found on Expedia departing within the next three months. The flight takes off from MUC on September 22 2025. Prices were last updated on July 1 2025 and have not changed since.
How many flights per day from Franz Josef Strauss Intl. Airport (MUC) to San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO)?
On average, just 1 direct flight departs each day from Franz Josef Strauss Intl. Airport (MUC) to San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO). Want more options? Use our filters to discover flights with layovers and squeeze another destination into your itinerary.
What are the most popular departure times for flights from Franz Josef Strauss Intl. Airport (MUC) to San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO)?
The 11 AM departures from MUC to SFO see the highest demand. Prices can be higher for these popular slots. If you want to save on your trip, pick a less crowded time to fly.
What day of the week has the most flights from MUC to SFO?
Friday has the most flights from Franz Josef Strauss Intl. Airport (MUC) to San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO). Consider taking off on this day and you'll have a greater chance of finding a departure that works with your plans.
What is the earliest flight from Franz Josef Strauss Intl. Airport (MUC) to San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO)?
Franz Josef Strauss Intl. Airport (MUC)'s first flight to San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) takes off at approximately 11:50AM UTC+1. With a total flight time of 12h, you'll land at around 2:50PM UTC-8.
How long does it take to fly from Franz Josef Strauss Intl. Airport (MUC) to San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO)?
Flights from MUC to SFO have an average travel time of 11 hours and 58 minutes. The total distance between the two airports is 5,900 mi.
What is the best time to fly from Franz Josef Strauss Intl. Airport (MUC) to San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO)?
To avoid potential delays on the Franz Josef Strauss Intl. Airport (MUC) to San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) route, fly before 3 PM. Later departures have a 22% higher chance of cancellation.**Most reliable time of the day and month to travel recommendation is based on January through August 2024 flight status data sourced from OAG's global flight data platform.
What airports do you fly into for San Francisco from Franz Josef Strauss Intl. Airport (MUC)?
If you're flying on a direct flight from Franz Josef Strauss Intl. Airport (MUC) to San Francisco, San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) is the only airport you can land at.
Is it cheaper to buy a plane ticket from Franz Josef Strauss Intl. Airport (MUC) to San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) last-minute?
Booking your plane ticket from MUC to SFO shortly before your getaway is usually more expensive. However, if you're flexible with your departure dates and times, you could score a cheap last-minute fare.
Is it cheaper to book a MUC to SFO flight and hotel package?
Compared with arranging hotels and flights separately, booking a MUC to SFO flight and hotel package with Expedia could lead to significant savings. Better yet, having everything in one place will take the hassle out of travel planning. Simply pick your flights and choose from our wide range of hotels, then customize your trip with other add-ons like tours, activities and car rentals.
Can I cancel or change the date of my flight from Franz Josef Strauss Intl. Airport (MUC) to San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO)?
If you reserved your MUC to SFO flight in the last 24 hours, you may be able to modify or cancel it without fees. Depending on the airline and the type of ticket you have, additional charges may apply for changes after that time. Airline policies and contact information can be found in your itinerary or confirmation email. Or, visit our Customer Service portal for further details.

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