Are there direct flights from Munich to San Francisco?

Historically, direct flights from Munich to San Francisco have accounted for 14% of all available flights. For routes that include stopovers, the median number of stopovers has been 2. This data reflects observations over a 90-day period. While direct options are available, connecting flights are more common.

How long does it take to fly from Munich to San Francisco?

The typical direct flight from Munich to San Francisco covers a distance of 9438 kilometers and takes approximately 11 hours and 35 minutes. For flights with one stop, the median duration is considerably longer, averaging around 15 hours and 35 minutes. These durations represent the typical travel times for this route.

Are there frequently good prices on flights from Munich to San Francisco?

Based on historical data from the trailing 30 days, good prices on flights from Munich to San Francisco are considered frequent. This indicates that travelers have historically had regular opportunities to find favorable deals on this route. The pricing trends suggest consistent availability of competitive fares.

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Munich to San Francisco: Overview

Insights for flights from Munich to San Francisco

For travelers looking for cheap flights from Munich to San Francisco, right now fares are above the typical level. Over the last 90 days, 13% of observed fares from Munich to San Francisco were classified as a good price. New deals appear almost daily, offering frequent opportunities to find competitive pricing.

A typical journey from Munich to San Francisco takes about 27h 10m, including connections. This route is classified as long-haul, covering a substantial distance of 9438 km.

Most itineraries for flights from Munich to San Francisco connect at least once, with only 14% of recent fares being non-stop. For connecting itineraries, the median number of stopovers is 2.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Munich to San Francisco? The most affordable month to fly is typically November, with a median fare of $606. August also offers competitive pricing, with a median fare of $646. Another relatively cheaper option is April, where the median fare is $1000.

How much is a round trip from Munich to San Francisco

Regular price: €658 - €1,122

Prices are currently below the regular range for flights from Munich to San Francisco.

The regular price range for flights from Munich to San Francisco is typically between 658 EUR and 1122 EUR. The current lowest deal is 525 EUR with LOT Polish Airlines, for travel from Oct 11-Oct 18.

now 525 €

Low 658 €

High 1,122 €

The cheapest time to fly from Munich to San Francisco

The cheapest month to fly from Munich to San Francisco is November, with a median price of $606. The most expensive month is January, with a median price of $1538. Prices are generally lower from March to November.

November

Cheapest

Flights from 606 €

January

Most Expensive

Flights from 1,538 €

Jan

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Munich to San Francisco

Lufthansa

Last-minute flights going from Munich to San Francisco

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

MUC - San Francisco

Munich (MUC) - San Francisco (SFO)

Alitalia

844 €

596 €

One-way

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

MUC - San Francisco

Munich (MUC) - San Francisco (SFO)

Swiss International Air Lines

786 €

606 €

One-way

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

MUC - San Francisco

Munich (MUC) - San Francisco (SFO)

Lufthansa

991 €

643 €

One-way

Thu, Sep 17

⌛ Last-Minute

MUC - San Francisco

Munich (MUC) - San Francisco (SFO)

Swiss International Air Lines

787 €

606 €

One-way

Fri, Sep 18

⌛ Last-Minute

MUC - San Francisco

Munich (MUC) - San Francisco (SFO)

United Airlines

975 €

608 €

One-way

Sat, Sep 19

⌛ Last-Minute

MUC - San Francisco

Munich (MUC) - San Francisco (SFO)

United Airlines

988 €

612 €

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Munich to San Francisco

2 nights

Sep 19 - Sep 21

988 € → 611 €

38%

4 nights

Sep 18 - Sep 22

974 € → 612 €

37%

4 nights

Sep 16 - Sep 20

991 € → 643 €

35%

4 nights

Sep 23 - Sep 27

869 € → 598 €

31%

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Munich - San Francisco route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level.

Recent fares for Munich to San Francisco are above the typical level at $1091.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in November for the best prices.

Historically, November has the cheapest flights at a median of $606.

⏱️ Flight duration

Flights are typically 27h 10m.

The median flight duration from Munich to San Francisco is 27h 10m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant on this route.

Only 14% of recent flights from Munich to San Francisco are direct.

🏆 Airline highlight

Lufthansa offers direct flights.

Lufthansa has offered direct flights on the Munich to San Francisco route recently.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route.

Deals for flights from Munich to San Francisco are frequent, appearing often.

Munich main airports to depart from

Munich (MUC)

Cheapest

Munich Airport is a key departure point for flights to San Francisco, offering competitive fares.

📍 ~29 km from Munich city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~€520

San Francisco main airports to arrive at

San Francisco International (SFO)

Cheapest

San Francisco International Airport is a good choice for reaching San Francisco and the surrounding Bay Area.

📍 ~18 km from San Francisco (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~€508

Airports nearby San Francisco used as alternative

Oakland International (OAK)

Oakland International is a useful alternative with extensive domestic options and direct BART rail access.

📍 ~18 km from San Francisco (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~€614

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$3,705

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$5,426

$3,705

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San Francisco, United States

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San Francisco, United States

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$5,414

$3,741

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San Francisco, United States

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$5,114

$3,705

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From MUC

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91% AI deal score

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to San Francisco

Historically, the best time to purchase tickets for flights from Munich to San Francisco is typically 7-13 days before departure. During this window, the average price for a ticket has been observed at around $965. Prices tend to be higher for bookings made further in advance, with tickets bought 28-59 days out averaging $1341. Even tickets purchased 60+ days in advance were historically more expensive, averaging $1217.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from Munich to San Francisco is considered to be around $915 or less. The median price for this route over the same period was $1091. Prices can vary, with 75% of tickets historically costing $1357 or less. These figures are based on pricing trends observed over a 90-day window.

Historically, November has been the cheapest month to fly from Munich to San Francisco, with a median price of $606. August also offered relatively lower prices, with a median of $646. In contrast, April has historically been the most expensive month, with a median price of $1000. The annual median price for this route is $1091, based on data from the trailing 270 days.

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Munich to San Francisco: Overview

Insights for flights from Munich to San Francisco

A typical journey from Munich to San Francisco takes about 27h 10m, including connections. This route is classified as long-haul, covering a substantial distance of 9438 km.

Most itineraries for flights from Munich to San Francisco connect at least once, with only 14% of recent fares being non-stop. For connecting itineraries, the median number of stopovers is 2.

How much is a round trip from Munich to San Francisco

Regular price: €658 - €1,122

Prices are currently below the regular range for flights from Munich to San Francisco.

The regular price range for flights from Munich to San Francisco is typically between 658 EUR and 1122 EUR. The current lowest deal is 525 EUR with LOT Polish Airlines, for travel from Oct 11-Oct 18.

now 525 €

Low 658 €

High 1,122 €

The cheapest time to fly from Munich to San Francisco

November

Cheapest

Flights from 606 €

January

Most Expensive

Flights from 1,538 €

Jan

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Munich to San Francisco

Lufthansa

Last-minute flights going from Munich to San Francisco

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

MUC - San Francisco

Munich (MUC) - San Francisco (SFO)

Alitalia

844 €

596 €

One-way

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

MUC - San Francisco

Munich (MUC) - San Francisco (SFO)

Swiss International Air Lines

786 €

606 €

One-way

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

MUC - San Francisco

Munich (MUC) - San Francisco (SFO)

Lufthansa

991 €

643 €

One-way

Thu, Sep 17

⌛ Last-Minute

MUC - San Francisco

Munich (MUC) - San Francisco (SFO)

Swiss International Air Lines

787 €

606 €

One-way

Fri, Sep 18

⌛ Last-Minute

MUC - San Francisco

Munich (MUC) - San Francisco (SFO)

United Airlines

975 €

608 €

One-way

Sat, Sep 19

⌛ Last-Minute

MUC - San Francisco

Munich (MUC) - San Francisco (SFO)

United Airlines

988 €

612 €

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Munich to San Francisco

2 nights

Sep 19 - Sep 21

988 € → 611 €

38%

4 nights

Sep 18 - Sep 22

974 € → 612 €

37%

4 nights

Sep 16 - Sep 20

991 € → 643 €

35%

4 nights

Sep 23 - Sep 27

869 € → 598 €

31%

Popular Airports to fly from Munich to San Francisco

Munich - San Francisco route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level.

Recent fares for Munich to San Francisco are above the typical level at $1091.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in November for the best prices.

Historically, November has the cheapest flights at a median of $606.

⏱️ Flight duration

Flights are typically 27h 10m.

The median flight duration from Munich to San Francisco is 27h 10m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant on this route.

Only 14% of recent flights from Munich to San Francisco are direct.

🏆 Airline highlight

Lufthansa offers direct flights.

Lufthansa has offered direct flights on the Munich to San Francisco route recently.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route.

Deals for flights from Munich to San Francisco are frequent, appearing often.

Munich main airports to depart from

Munich (MUC)

Cheapest

Munich Airport is a key departure point for flights to San Francisco, offering competitive fares.

📍 ~29 km from Munich city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~€520

San Francisco main airports to arrive at

San Francisco International (SFO)

Cheapest

San Francisco International Airport is a good choice for reaching San Francisco and the surrounding Bay Area.

📍 ~18 km from San Francisco (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~€508

Airports nearby San Francisco used as alternative

Oakland International (OAK)

Oakland International is a useful alternative with extensive domestic options and direct BART rail access.

San Francisco, United States

91% AI deal score

$5,043

$3,705

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to San Francisco

Cheap Flights from Munich to San Francisco

Today’s best flight deals from Munich to San Francisco

Munich to San Francisco: Overview

Insights for flights from Munich to San Francisco

How much is a round trip from Munich to San Francisco

The cheapest time to fly from Munich to San Francisco

Direct flights from Munich to San Francisco

Last-minute flights going from Munich to San Francisco

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Munich to San Francisco

Popular Airports to fly from Munich to San Francisco

Munich - San Francisco route insights

Recent fares are above the typical level.

Fly in November for the best prices.

Flights are typically 27h 10m.

Connecting flights are dominant on this route.

Lufthansa offers direct flights.

Deals are frequent on this route.

Munich main airports to depart from

San Francisco main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby San Francisco used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to San Francisco

Best Elite deals to San Francisco

Feb 10

Feb 03

Feb 04

Feb 04

Feb 16

Feb 03

Feb 02

Feb 25

Feb 02

Feb 02

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Feb 02

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to San Francisco

When should I buy Munich to San Francisco tickets?

How much should a flight from Munich to San Francisco cost?

What's the cheapest month to fly from Munich to San Francisco?

Are there direct flights from Munich to San Francisco?

How long does it take to fly from Munich to San Francisco?

Are there frequently good prices on flights from Munich to San Francisco?

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Flights to San Francisco from other cities

Munich to San Francisco: Overview

Insights for flights from Munich to San Francisco

How much is a round trip from Munich to San Francisco

The cheapest time to fly from Munich to San Francisco

Direct flights from Munich to San Francisco

Last-minute flights going from Munich to San Francisco

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Munich to San Francisco

Popular Airports to fly from Munich to San Francisco

Munich - San Francisco route insights

Recent fares are above the typical level.

Fly in November for the best prices.

Flights are typically 27h 10m.

Connecting flights are dominant on this route.

Lufthansa offers direct flights.

Deals are frequent on this route.

Munich main airports to depart from

San Francisco main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby San Francisco used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to San Francisco

Best Elite deals to San Francisco

Feb 10

Feb 03

Feb 04

Feb 04

Feb 16

Feb 03

Feb 02

Feb 25

Feb 02

Feb 02

Feb 04

Feb 02

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to San Francisco

When should I buy Munich to San Francisco tickets?

How much should a flight from Munich to San Francisco cost?

What's the cheapest month to fly from Munich to San Francisco?