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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best round-trip flight from Munich Airport to San Francisco International Airport? If you want to travel next month, round-trip fares start from $613. Find the lowest prices on one-way and round-trip tickets right here.

San Francisco.$452 per passenger.Departing Sat, Jan 16, returning Mon, Jan 25.Round-trip flight with Scandinavian Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Scandinavian Airlines, departing from Munich on Sat, Jan 16, arriving in San Francisco International.Inbound indirect flight with Scandinavian Airlines, departing from San Francisco International on Mon, Jan 25, arriving in Munich.Price includes taxes and charges.From $452, select.

San Francisco.$452 per passenger.Departing Thu, Dec 3, returning Mon, Dec 7.Round-trip flight with Scandinavian Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Scandinavian Airlines, departing from Munich on Thu, Dec 3, arriving in San Francisco International.Inbound indirect flight with Scandinavian Airlines, departing from San Francisco International on Mon, Dec 7, arriving in Munich.Price includes taxes and charges.From $452, select.

San Francisco.$452 per passenger.Departing Wed, Nov 25, returning Mon, Nov 30.Round-trip flight with Scandinavian Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Scandinavian Airlines, departing from Munich on Wed, Nov 25, arriving in San Francisco International.Inbound indirect flight with Scandinavian Airlines, departing from San Francisco International on Mon, Nov 30, arriving in Munich.Price includes taxes and charges.From $452, select.

San Francisco.$452 per passenger.Departing Mon, Feb 15, returning Mon, Mar 1.Round-trip flight with Scandinavian Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Scandinavian Airlines, departing from Munich on Mon, Feb 15, arriving in San Francisco International.Inbound indirect flight with Scandinavian Airlines, departing from San Francisco International on Mon, Mar 1, arriving in Munich.Price includes taxes and charges.From $452, select.

San Francisco.$464 per passenger.Departing Sat, Nov 21, returning Sat, Dec 5.Round-trip flight with Scandinavian Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Scandinavian Airlines, departing from Munich on Sat, Nov 21, arriving in San Francisco International.Inbound indirect flight with Scandinavian Airlines, departing from San Francisco International on Sat, Dec 5, arriving in Munich.Price includes taxes and charges.From $464, select.

San Francisco.$464 per passenger.Departing Fri, Feb 5, returning Fri, Feb 12.Round-trip flight with Scandinavian Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Scandinavian Airlines, departing from Munich on Fri, Feb 5, arriving in San Francisco International.Inbound indirect flight with Scandinavian Airlines, departing from San Francisco International on Fri, Feb 12, arriving in Munich.Price includes taxes and charges.From $464, select.

San Francisco.$568 per passenger.Departing Wed, Jan 27, returning Wed, Feb 3.Round-trip flight with Scandinavian Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Scandinavian Airlines, departing from Munich on Wed, Jan 27, arriving in San Francisco International.Inbound indirect flight with Scandinavian Airlines, departing from San Francisco International on Wed, Feb 3, arriving in Munich.Price includes taxes and charges.From $568, select.

San Francisco.$612 per passenger.Departing Wed, Oct 28, returning Sun, Nov 1.Round-trip flight with Scandinavian Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Scandinavian Airlines, departing from Munich on Wed, Oct 28, arriving in San Francisco International.Inbound indirect flight with Scandinavian Airlines, departing from San Francisco International on Sun, Nov 1, arriving in Munich.Price includes taxes and charges.From $612, select.

San Francisco.$613 per passenger.Departing Thu, Oct 8, returning Mon, Oct 12.Round-trip flight with Scandinavian Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Scandinavian Airlines, departing from Munich on Thu, Oct 8, arriving in San Francisco International.Inbound indirect flight with Scandinavian Airlines, departing from San Francisco International on Mon, Oct 12, arriving in Munich.Price includes taxes and charges.From $613, select.

San Francisco.$613 per passenger.Departing Sun, Apr 11, returning Sun, Apr 25.Round-trip flight with Scandinavian Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Scandinavian Airlines, departing from Munich on Sun, Apr 11, arriving in San Francisco International.Inbound indirect flight with Scandinavian Airlines, departing from San Francisco International on Sun, Apr 25, arriving in Munich.Price includes taxes and charges.From $613, select.

San Francisco.$623 per passenger.Departing Tue, Feb 2, returning Thu, Sep 16.Round-trip flight with Scandinavian Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Scandinavian Airlines, departing from Munich on Tue, Feb 2, arriving in San Francisco International.Inbound indirect flight with Scandinavian Airlines, departing from San Francisco International on Thu, Sep 16, arriving in Munich.Price includes taxes and charges.From $623, select.

San Francisco.$623 per passenger.Departing Thu, Sep 9, returning Fri, Sep 17.Round-trip flight with Scandinavian Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Scandinavian Airlines, departing from Munich on Thu, Sep 9, arriving in San Francisco International.Inbound indirect flight with Scandinavian Airlines, departing from San Francisco International on Fri, Sep 17, arriving in Munich.Price includes taxes and charges.From $623, select.

San Francisco.$623 per passenger.Departing Tue, May 11, returning Tue, May 25.Round-trip flight with Scandinavian Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Scandinavian Airlines, departing from Munich on Tue, May 11, arriving in San Francisco International.Inbound indirect flight with Scandinavian Airlines, departing from San Francisco International on Tue, May 25, arriving in Munich.Price includes taxes and charges.From $623, select.

San Francisco.$623 per passenger.Departing Mon, Mar 8, returning Sun, Mar 14.Round-trip flight with Scandinavian Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Scandinavian Airlines, departing from Munich on Mon, Mar 8, arriving in San Francisco International.Inbound indirect flight with Scandinavian Airlines, departing from San Francisco International on Sun, Mar 14, arriving in Munich.Price includes taxes and charges.From $623, select.

San Francisco.$625 per passenger.Departing Thu, Mar 25, returning Thu, Apr 8.Round-trip flight with Scandinavian Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Scandinavian Airlines, departing from Munich on Thu, Mar 25, arriving in San Francisco International.Inbound indirect flight with Scandinavian Airlines, departing from San Francisco International on Thu, Apr 8, arriving in Munich.Price includes taxes and charges.From $625, select.

San Francisco.$626 per passenger.Departing Wed, Oct 28, returning Wed, Mar 3.Round-trip flight with Scandinavian Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Scandinavian Airlines, departing from Munich on Wed, Oct 28, arriving in San Francisco International.Inbound indirect flight with Scandinavian Airlines, departing from San Francisco International on Wed, Mar 3, arriving in Munich.Price includes taxes and charges.From $626, select.

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

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

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Munich to San Francisco International: Alternative routes

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

Munich to San Francisco: Flight information

The things to know before you go.

Cheapest flight found	$452
Cheapest month to fly	December
Average flight time	11 hrs, 49 mins
Most popular airline	Lufthansa
Average flights per week	62

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

How much are round-trip flights from Munich to San Francisco International?

The best price we found for a round-trip flight from Munich to San Francisco International is $452. 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 Munich to San Francisco International?

11 hours and 49 minutes is the average flight time from Munich to San Francisco International.

Which airlines fly direct from Munich to San Francisco International?

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

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

There are 62 flights per week flying from Munich to San Francisco International, as of September 2026.

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

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

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

After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Munich Airport to San Francisco International Airport on Thursday, December 3, 2026.

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

Yes – the average flight time is 11 hours and 49 minutes.

How can I find the best flight deal to San Francisco International?

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 San Francisco International 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 San Francisco?

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

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

Currently, Scandinavian Airlines and United offer the cheapest flight tickets to San Francisco International.

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

Around 11 hours 45 minutes is how long you'll be traveling on a direct flight from Munich Airport to San Francisco International Airport.
San Francisco is nine hours behind Munich and is in the UTC-8 timezone.
Flights from MUC to SFO start from 11:45 — the first with United Airlines. The latest departure is at 16:30 with Lufthansa. Overall, you can take your pick of 14 weekly Munich Airport to San Francisco International Airport flights.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your MUC to SFO flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid the stress of rushing.
During popular months such as September, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're traveling during peak periods in general.
Jetting into San Francisco (and then exploring more of the United States!) is a snap with Lufthansa. This popular airline offers direct flights from Munich Airport to San Francisco International Airport.
Lufthansa is the airline with the highest passenger demand for this route.
Lufthansa is the most punctual carrier offering MUC to SFO flights. An exceptional 83.33% of its services on this route arrive on time.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Munich Airport to San Francisco International Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or even explore someplace new along the way. Here are some options between MUC and SFO:
- Amsterdam Schiphol Airport
- Frankfurt am Main Airport
- Seattle / Tacoma International Airport

Handy information about Munich Airport (MUC)

79% of flights taking off from Munich Airport reach their destination on time.
Munich Airport is about 40 kilometers from central Munich. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the center, it'll take 40 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Planning to take public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 40 minutes.
Need a convenient hotel close to MUC? If you're boarding an early flight from Munich Airport to San Francisco International Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your departure gate:

Arriving at San Francisco International Airport (SFO)

If you're getting in on a late Munich Airport to San Francisco International Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing soon after at one of these options near SFO:
Travel at your own speed with a San Francisco International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Dollar, Thrifty or Hertz and experience more of San Francisco and beyond.
Reserving your vehicle from San Francisco International Airport about one week ahead can help you get the best possible rate.

When to fly to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)

It's time to plan your trip dates for your flight from Munich Airport to San Francisco International Airport. July is the most popular month to head to San Francisco. If you prefer a more low-key vibe, go in March.
Before locking in your flight from Munich Airport to San Francisco International Airport, think about the kind of weather you like. September is the warmest month in San Francisco, with temperatures ranging from 12ºC (54ºF) to 24ºC (75ºF).
January has average temperatures of between 5ºC (41ºF) and 16ºC (61ºF). Search for cheap tickets from MUC to SFO around that time if you like traveling in cooler conditions.

Explore more of the United States

San Francisco is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other corners of the United States waiting to be explored. Around 64 kilometers south-east of San Francisco, a visit to San Jose will keep you on the move. Don't miss top attractions like Winchester Mystery House, The Tech Interactive and Santa Clara Valley.
Around 257 kilometers south-east of San Francisco, Fresno is another favorite stop in the United States. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to Forestiere Underground Gardens, Shinzen Japanese Garden and Fresno Chaffee Zoo.