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Cheap Flights from San Diego to Munich (SAN-MUC)

Prices were available within the past 7 days and start at $559 for one-way flights and $616 for round trip, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

Scandinavian Airlines
Mon, Apr 20 - Wed, Apr 29
SAN
San Diego
MUC
Munich
$616 Roundtrip, found 1 hour ago
$616
Roundtrip
found 1 hour ago
Select Scandinavian Airlines flight, departing Mon, Apr 20 from San Diego to Munich, returning Wed, Apr 29, priced at $616 found 1 hour ago
Scandinavian Airlines
Wed, Jan 14 - Wed, Jan 21
SAN
San Diego
MUC
Munich
$616 Roundtrip, found 4 days ago
$616
Roundtrip
found 4 days ago
Select Scandinavian Airlines flight, departing Wed, Jan 14 from San Diego to Munich, returning Wed, Jan 21, priced at $616 found 4 days ago
Scandinavian Airlines
Tue, Sep 8 - Tue, Sep 15
SAN
San Diego
MUC
Munich
$617 Roundtrip, found 5 days ago
$617
Roundtrip
found 5 days ago
Select Scandinavian Airlines flight, departing Tue, Sep 8 from San Diego to Munich, returning Tue, Sep 15, priced at $617 found 5 days ago
Icelandair
Tue, Nov 18 - Thu, Dec 11
SAN
San Diego
MUC
Munich
$886 Roundtrip, found 20 hours ago
$886
Roundtrip
found 20 hours ago
Select Icelandair flight, departing Tue, Nov 18 from San Diego to Munich, returning Thu, Dec 11, priced at $886 found 20 hours ago
Aer Lingus
Wed, Jan 14 - Thu, Jan 29
SAN
San Diego
MUC
Munich
$907 Roundtrip, found 14 hours ago
$907
Roundtrip
found 14 hours ago
Select Aer Lingus flight, departing Wed, Jan 14 from San Diego to Munich, returning Thu, Jan 29, priced at $907 found 14 hours ago
American Airlines
Mon, Mar 16 - Wed, Mar 18
SAN
San Diego
MUC
Munich
$958 Roundtrip, found 8 hours ago
$958
Roundtrip
found 8 hours ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Mon, Mar 16 from San Diego to Munich, returning Wed, Mar 18, priced at $958 found 8 hours ago
United
Wed, Feb 4 - Wed, Feb 11
SAN
San Diego
MUC
Munich
$962 Roundtrip, found 8 hours ago
$962
Roundtrip
found 8 hours ago
Select United flight, departing Wed, Feb 4 from San Diego to Munich, returning Wed, Feb 11, priced at $962 found 8 hours ago
Air Canada
Tue, Apr 21 - Wed, May 6
SAN
San Diego
MUC
Munich
$962 Roundtrip, found 15 hours ago
$962
Roundtrip
found 15 hours ago
Select Air Canada flight, departing Tue, Apr 21 from San Diego to Munich, returning Wed, May 6, priced at $962 found 15 hours ago
Delta
Sun, Mar 8 - Mon, Mar 16
SAN
San Diego
MUC
Munich
$973 Roundtrip, found 9 hours ago
$973
Roundtrip
found 9 hours ago
Select Delta flight, departing Sun, Mar 8 from San Diego to Munich, returning Mon, Mar 16, priced at $973 found 9 hours ago
Virgin Atlantic
Tue, Apr 14 - Thu, Apr 30
SAN
San Diego
MUC
Munich
$975 Roundtrip, found 13 hours ago
$975
Roundtrip
found 13 hours ago
Select Virgin Atlantic flight, departing Tue, Apr 14 from San Diego to Munich, returning Thu, Apr 30, priced at $975 found 13 hours ago

Find the cheapest month to fly from San Diego (SAN) to Munich (MUC)

March is typically the cheapest month to fly

From $479 - $1,469 per traveler.

Alternative airports near Munich

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

Select flight to Franz Josef Strauss Intl. MUC. Cheapest option available. Average driving time to city center is 27 minutes. Flights from $899
MUC
Franz Josef Strauss Intl.
Cheapest
Average driving time to city center27 min
Flights from $899
Flights from San Diego (SAN) to Munich (MUC)
Origin airport
San Diego Intl.
Destination airport
Franz Josef Strauss Intl.
Airlines serving
Aer Lingus, Air Canada, Air Europa, Air France, American Airlines, Austrian Airlines, British Airways, Brussels Airlines, Condor, Delta, ITA Airways, Iberia, Icelandair, JetBlue Airways, KLM, Lufthansa, Scandinavian Airlines, Swiss International Air Lines, United, Virgin Atlantic
Roundtrip price
$615
Distance
6010 mi
Average flight time
10 hours 10 mins

San Diego to Munich Flights

The cheapest times to fly from San Diego to Munich

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 San Diego to Munich are during the month of April. You can find some of the cheapest flights from San Diego to Munich with Expedia's search tool and vast selection of airlines.

 

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

Sunday is one of the best days to book for cheap flights from San Diego to Munich: 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 San Diego to Munich

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 San Diego to Munich in 2025. You can also book with separate airlines for your outbound and return journeys, from $559 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 San Diego to Munich 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 San Diego to Munich 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 San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) to Franz Josef Strauss Intl. Airport (MUC) cost?
Grab a cheap one-way flight from $559 or cheap return flight from $616 from San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) to Franz Josef Strauss Intl. Airport (MUC) with Expedia. Enter your travel dates and sort by "Price (lowest to highest)" to see our cheapest flight offers on this route.
What is the cheapest month to fly from San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) to Franz Josef Strauss Intl. Airport (MUC)?
Planning your getaway for April can help you save, as it's the cheapest month for flights between SAN and MUC. You'll usually find the lowest fares during off-peak months.
Which airlines fly direct from San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) to Franz Josef Strauss Intl. Airport (MUC)?
When departing from San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN), you can board a direct flight to Franz Josef Strauss Intl. Airport (MUC) with Lufthansa.
What is the cheapest airline that flies from San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) to Franz Josef Strauss Intl. Airport (MUC)?
To find the cheapest airline flying from SAN to MUC, use Expedia's filter tool. Tailor your search based on your travel needs, such as preferred carriers and cabin class. You can then sort your results by "Price (lowest to highest)" to see the most affordable options first.
How many flights per day from San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) to Franz Josef Strauss Intl. Airport (MUC)?
On average, you can take your pick of 3 nonstop flights taking off from San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) to Franz Josef Strauss Intl. Airport (MUC) each week. If you can't see one that fits your schedule, consider hopping on a flight with a layover. Customize your search on Expedia to include one or more stops and opt for the next best alternative.
What are the most popular departure times for flights from San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) to Franz Josef Strauss Intl. Airport (MUC)?
More passengers fly between SAN and MUC at 5 PM than at any other point in the day. Looking to skip the crowds? Pick a flight outside the busiest times and there's a chance you'll save on your ticket as well.
What day of the week has the most flights from SAN to MUC?
If you jet off on a Friday, you'll get the largest range of options for flights from San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) to Franz Josef Strauss Intl. Airport (MUC).
What is the earliest flight from San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) to Franz Josef Strauss Intl. Airport (MUC)?
Catch the earliest flight at around 5:20PM UTC-8, heading out of San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN). You'll be in the air for roughly 11h 5m, reaching Franz Josef Strauss Intl. Airport (MUC) at approximately 1:25PM UTC+1.
How long does it take to fly from San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) to Franz Josef Strauss Intl. Airport (MUC)?
The average flight time from SAN to MUC is 11 hours and 5 minutes, covering a total distance of 6,000 mi.
What airline has the least delays from SAN to MUC?
Consider booking with United Airlines if you'd like to go straight from San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) to Franz Josef Strauss Intl. Airport (MUC) without any holdups. This airline has the best track record for punctuality, with an on-time score of 82%. Want to be notified if anything changes? You can keep an eye on your flight status using the Expedia App.
What is the best time to fly from San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) to Franz Josef Strauss Intl. Airport (MUC)?
To arrive at Franz Josef Strauss Intl. Airport (MUC) on schedule, book a flight that takes off from San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) before 3 PM. The chance of cancellations is 22% higher, on average, for departures after this time.**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 Munich from San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN)?
If you're flying on a direct flight from San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) to Munich, Franz Josef Strauss Intl. Airport (MUC) is the only airport you can land at.
Is it cheaper to buy a plane ticket from San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) to Franz Josef Strauss Intl. Airport (MUC) last-minute?
Booking your plane ticket from SAN to MUC shortly before your journey is generally more expensive. However, if there's some wiggle room with your itinerary, you could land a cheap last-minute fare.
Is it cheaper to book a SAN to MUC flight and hotel package?
Securing a SAN to MUC flight and hotel package is typically cheaper than booking separately. With Expedia, you can enjoy the convenience of organizing your trip in one place. Pick from our extensive range of accommodations and then add flights, activities and car rentals to your booking. Bundle everything together, and you could save hundreds of dollars.
Can I cancel or change the date of my flight from San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) to Franz Josef Strauss Intl. Airport (MUC)?
Usually, it's possible to reschedule or cancel your SAN to MUC flight. However, if the booking was made more than 24 hours ago, additional fees may apply. Check your airline's policies in your itinerary to see what changes are possible and if any costs are involved. You'll also find further details on our Customer Service portal.

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