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Flight deals from San Francisco International to Munich

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from San Francisco International Airport to Munich Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from $1,247. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.

Munich.$1,154 per passenger.Departing Thu, 8 Oct, returning Thu, 22 Oct.Return flight with Condor.Outbound indirect flight with Condor, departs from San Francisco International on Thu, 8 Oct, arriving in Munich.Inbound indirect flight with Condor, departs from Munich on Thu, 22 Oct, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,154, select.

Munich.$1,204 per passenger.Departing Tue, 25 Aug, returning Tue, 8 Sep.Return flight with Condor.Outbound indirect flight with Condor, departs from San Francisco International on Tue, 25 Aug, arriving in Munich.Inbound indirect flight with Condor, departs from Munich on Tue, 8 Sep, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,204, select.

Munich.$1,247 per passenger.Departing Mon, 21 Sep, returning Wed, 30 Sep.Return flight with Condor.Outbound indirect flight with Condor, departs from San Francisco International on Mon, 21 Sep, arriving in Munich.Inbound indirect flight with Condor, departs from Munich on Wed, 30 Sep, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,247, select.

Munich.$1,250 per passenger.Departing Mon, 21 Sep, returning Tue, 6 Oct.Return flight with Condor.Outbound indirect flight with Condor, departs from San Francisco International on Mon, 21 Sep, arriving in Munich.Inbound indirect flight with Condor, departs from Munich on Tue, 6 Oct, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,250, select.

Munich.$1,253 per passenger.Departing Fri, 13 Nov, returning Fri, 20 Nov.Return flight with TAP Air Portugal.Outbound indirect flight with TAP Air Portugal, departs from San Francisco International on Fri, 13 Nov, arriving in Munich.Inbound indirect flight with TAP Air Portugal, departs from Munich on Fri, 20 Nov, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,253, select.

Munich.$1,258 per passenger.Departing Wed, 18 Nov, returning Wed, 2 Dec.Return flight with TAP Air Portugal.Outbound indirect flight with TAP Air Portugal, departs from San Francisco International on Wed, 18 Nov, arriving in Munich.Inbound indirect flight with TAP Air Portugal, departs from Munich on Wed, 2 Dec, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,258, select.

Munich.$1,259 per passenger.Departing Mon, 5 Oct, returning Sun, 1 Nov.Return flight with TAP Air Portugal.Outbound indirect flight with TAP Air Portugal, departs from San Francisco International on Mon, 5 Oct, arriving in Munich.Inbound indirect flight with TAP Air Portugal, departs from Munich on Sun, 1 Nov, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,259, select.

Munich.$1,261 per passenger.Departing Wed, 2 Dec, returning Sat, 12 Dec.Return flight with TAP Air Portugal.Outbound indirect flight with TAP Air Portugal, departs from San Francisco International on Wed, 2 Dec, arriving in Munich.Inbound indirect flight with TAP Air Portugal, departs from Munich on Sat, 12 Dec, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,261, select.

Munich.$1,367 per passenger.Departing Sun, 24 Jan, returning Sun, 7 Feb.Return flight with Condor.Outbound indirect flight with Condor, departs from San Francisco International on Sun, 24 Jan, arriving in Munich.Inbound indirect flight with Condor, departs from Munich on Sun, 7 Feb, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,367, select.

Munich.$1,393 per passenger.Departing Thu, 18 Feb, returning Thu, 25 Feb.Return flight with Condor.Outbound indirect flight with Condor, departs from San Francisco International on Thu, 18 Feb, arriving in Munich.Inbound indirect flight with Condor, departs from Munich on Thu, 25 Feb, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,393, select.

Munich.$1,404 per passenger.Departing Tue, 13 Apr, returning Tue, 27 Apr.Return flight with Turkish Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departs from San Francisco International on Tue, 13 Apr, arriving in Munich.Inbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departs from Munich on Tue, 27 Apr, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,404, select.

Munich.$1,405 per passenger.Departing Sun, 21 Mar, returning Wed, 31 Mar.Return flight with Turkish Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departs from San Francisco International on Sun, 21 Mar, arriving in Munich.Inbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departs from Munich on Wed, 31 Mar, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,405, select.

Munich.$1,405 per passenger.Departing Sun, 21 Feb, returning Wed, 3 Mar.Return flight with Turkish Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departs from San Francisco International on Sun, 21 Feb, arriving in Munich.Inbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departs from Munich on Wed, 3 Mar, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,405, select.

Munich.$1,405 per passenger.Departing Mon, 22 Mar, returning Thu, 1 Apr.Return flight with Turkish Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departs from San Francisco International on Mon, 22 Mar, arriving in Munich.Inbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departs from Munich on Thu, 1 Apr, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,405, select.

Munich.$1,406 per passenger.Departing Sun, 17 Jan, returning Sun, 31 Jan.Return flight with Condor.Outbound indirect flight with Condor, departs from San Francisco International on Sun, 17 Jan, arriving in Munich.Inbound indirect flight with Condor, departs from Munich on Sun, 31 Jan, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,406, select.

Munich.$1,416 per passenger.Departing Thu, 22 Apr, returning Sun, 2 May.Return flight with Scandinavian Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Scandinavian Airlines, departs from San Francisco International on Thu, 22 Apr, arriving in Munich.Inbound indirect flight with Scandinavian Airlines, departs from Munich on Sun, 2 May, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,416, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from San Francisco International to Munich

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like San Francisco International to Munich flights are currently cheapest in October.

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San Francisco International to Munich: Alternative routes

Compare routes from San Francisco International to Munich below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Munich.

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San Francisco to Munich: Flight information

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Cheapest flight found	$1,154
Cheapest month to fly	October
Average flight time	11 hrs, 12 mins
Most popular airline	Lufthansa
Average flights per week	59

Finding cheap flights from San Francisco International to Munich: Frequently asked questions

How much are return flights from San Francisco International to Munich?

The best price we found for a return flight from San Francisco International to Munich is $1,154. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.

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

11 hours and 12 minutes is the average flight time from San Francisco International to Munich.

Which airlines fly direct from San Francisco International to Munich?

Lufthansa, Air Canada and United fly direct from San Francisco International to Munich.

How many flights are there a week from San Francisco International to Munich?

As of August 2026, there are 59 flights per week flying from San Francisco International to Munich.

When is the cheapest time to fly from San Francisco International to Munich?

The cheapest month to fly from San Francisco International to Munich is usually October.

Which upcoming date is cheapest to fly from San Francisco International Airport to Munich Airport on?

After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from San Francisco International Airport to Munich Airport on Thursday, 8 October 2026.

Can I get a direct flight from San Francisco International Airport to Munich Airport?

Yes – the average flight time is 11 hours and 12 minutes.

How can I find the best flight deal to Munich?

We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Munich but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.

When is the best time to book flights to Munich?

We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Munich is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

Which is the cheapest airline to fly from San Francisco International Airport to Munich with?

Currently, Condor and Lufthansa offer the cheapest flight tickets to Munich.

Flying from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Munich Airport (MUC): what you need to know

Jump on a direct flight from San Francisco International Airport to Munich Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 11 hours 10 minutes.
The timezone in Munich is UTC+1, which is nine hours ahead of San Francisco.
Flights from SFO to MUC start at 13:35 — the earliest with United Airlines. The last service of the day is at 21:35 with Lufthansa. Overall, you can choose from 14 weekly San Francisco International Airport to Munich Airport flights.
Your SFO to MUC flight won't wait if you're running late, so be at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
During popular months like July, you'll want to get to the airport well in advance. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for an international flight when you fly during a peak period in general.
Flying into Munich (and then exploring more of Germany!) is easy with Lufthansa. This popular carrier offers direct flights from San Francisco International Airport to Munich Airport.
Lufthansa is the airline most travellers choose to fly with on this route.
With 77.5% of services arriving as scheduled, Lufthansa is the most punctual carrier offering SFO to MUC flights.
If you'd like to break up your flight, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from San Francisco International Airport to Munich Airport. These are the top stopovers between SFO and MUC:
- London Heathrow Airport
- Frankfurt am Main Airport
- Zurich Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Munich Airport (MUC)

$566 is the lowest price for a one-way San Francisco International Airport to Munich Airport flight. A return flight starts from $1,154. These prices can change based on demand and availability.
Score cheap tickets from SFO to MUC by booking five months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for picking up a bargain.
The cheapest month for flights from San Francisco International Airport to Munich Airport is October. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfares if you have a flexible travel schedule.
Save time looking for cheap flights from SFO to MUC by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or push notification on the app when fares go down.
Select your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from San Francisco International Airport to Munich Airport.

Handy information about San Francisco International Airport (SFO)

When it comes to San Francisco International Airport's on-time performance, data shows 78% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
San Francisco International Airport is about 21 kilometres from central San Francisco. If you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
You can expect a journey time of around 35 minutes when using public transport.
Looking for a handy hotel near SFO? If you've booked an early flight from San Francisco International Airport to Munich Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from check-in:

Arriving at Munich Airport (MUC)

Consider booking a hotel near MUC if you're catching a late San Francisco International Airport to Munich Airport flight. Choose one of these options and make your arrival easier:
Grab a Munich Airport rental car and discover Munich and beyond with your own set of wheels. OK Mobility, Alamo and Sixt are top providers to choose from here.
Reserving your ride from Munich Airport around two weeks ahead gives you the best chance of locking in a great deal.

When to fly to Munich Airport (MUC)

The quietest month for a flight from San Francisco International Airport to Munich Airport is March, while September is the most popular. Choose the best time to go to Munich based on whether you prefer a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.
The warmest month in Munich is July, with temperatures ranging between 11ºC and 26ºC. Lock in your flights from San Francisco International Airport to Munich Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
For cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from SFO to MUC in January. Average temperatures are between -8ºC and 6ºC then.

Explore more of Germany

Essen is just one of the many places in Germany waiting to be explored once you've seen Munich. Around 499 kilometres away to the north-west, its top attractions include PACT Zollverein, Philharmonie Essen and Red Dot Design Museum.
Around 193 kilometres north-west of Munich, Stuttgart is another favourite stop in Germany. No visit is complete without checking out Mercedes-Benz Museum, Porsche Museum and State Gallery of Stuttgart.