Flying from Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO): what you need to know
Around 11 hours 45 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Franz Josef Strauss Airport to San Francisco International Airport.
San Francisco's timezone is UTC-7, which makes San Francisco eight hours behind Munich.
You can choose from 20 weekly Franz Josef Strauss Airport to San Francisco International Airport flights. The 11:45 departure with United Airlines is the earliest you can take. Lufthansa operates the last service of the day at 18:30.
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to catch your MUC to SFO flight.
During popular months like April, you'll want to get to the airport even earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're travelling during peak periods in general.
Travelling to San Francisco (and then seeing more of United States!) is a breeze with Lufthansa. This popular airline has direct flights from Franz Josef Strauss Airport to San Francisco International Airport.
Most passengers choose to travel with Lufthansa on this route.
Lufthansa is the most punctual carrier that operates MUC to SFO flights.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Franz Josef Strauss 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:
Frankfurt Airport
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
Copenhagen Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
313 € is currently the lowest price for a one-way Franz Josef Strauss Airport to San Francisco International Airport flight. Return flights start from 370 €. These prices may change depending on demand and availability.
Score cheap tickets from MUC to SFO by booking seven months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for finding the biggest deals.
June is the cheapest month for flights from Franz Josef Strauss Airport to San Francisco International Airport. If you need to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest airfares across every month.
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Handy information about Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC)
Of the flights that depart from Franz Josef Strauss Airport, 71.34% arrive on time at their destination.
To get to Franz Josef Strauss Airport from central Munich, it takes around 35 minutes if you're travelling by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 40 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Planning to catch public transport? Expect a trip time of around 40 minutes.
Need a convenient hotel close to MUC? If you're boarding an early flight from Franz Josef Strauss Airport to San Francisco International Airport, these stays will have you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Franz Josef Strauss Airport to San Francisco International Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near SFO instead:
Grab a San Francisco International Airport rental car and explore San Francisco and beyond with your own wheels. Dollar, Thrifty and Hertz are popular outlets you can book with here.
Secure the lowest price by booking your vehicle from San Francisco International Airport around one week ahead of your trip.
Getting from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to central San Francisco
San Francisco International Airport to central San Francisco has a drive time of around 20 minutes. It's approximately 21 kilometres away.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey of about 45 minutes.
When to fly to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
It's time to choose your dates for your flight from Franz Josef Strauss Airport to San Francisco International Airport. August is the busiest month to head to San Francisco. If you prefer a more low-key vibe, go in February.
Book your flight from Franz Josef Strauss Airport to San Francisco International Airport for September if you want to go to San Francisco during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 12ºC (54ºF) and 22ºC (72ºF).
If you want cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from MUC to SFO in January. Temperatures average between 6ºC (43ºF) and 16ºC (61ºF) then.
Explore more of United States
San Jose is just one of the many places in United States waiting to be discovered after you've experienced San Francisco. Around 64 kilometres away to the south-east, top sights here include Winchester Mystery House, Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum and San Jose Museum of Art.
If you want to check out another well-known destination in United States, consider Fresno, about 257 kilometres south-east of San Francisco. Forestiere Underground Gardens, Fresno Chaffee Zoo and Shinzen Japanese Garden are the start of reasons to visit.
