Travelling from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from San Francisco International Airport to Franz Josef Strauss Airport is 11 hours 5 minutes.
Munich's timezone is UTC+1, making Munich eight hours ahead of San Francisco.
Every week, there are 19 San Francisco International Airport to Franz Josef Strauss Airport flights. If you'd like to get going early, jump on the 13:30 United Airlines flight. If you're eager to make the most of your day before you fly, the latest flight is at 22:50 with Lufthansa.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules to live by. Be at the airport with enough time to catch your SFO to MUC flight.
You'll likely experience bigger queues during popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
Lufthansa has direct flights from San Francisco International Airport to Franz Josef Strauss Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to tick off the sights in Munich — and maybe even more of Germany if your schedule allows.
The airline with the highest booking volume on this route is Lufthansa.
Lufthansa is the most punctual carrier that operates SFO to MUC flights, with 69.64% of its services arriving as scheduled.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from San Francisco International Airport to Franz Josef Strauss Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or maybe even explore a new city along the way. Check out these options between SFO and MUC:
Frankfurt Airport
Zurich Airport
London Heathrow Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way San Francisco International Airport to Franz Josef Strauss Airport flight is ₹ 22,249. A round-trip fare is currently ₹ 47,456. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
Book 11 months before travelling. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to secure cheap tickets from SFO to MUC.
Plan your trip for October. That's the cheapest month for flights from San Francisco International Airport to Franz Josef Strauss Airport. If you're flexible on when you fly, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest price across every month.
Landing cheap flights from SFO to MUC is a breeze with Price Alerts. All you need to do is set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know as soon as a lower fare pops up.
Lock in the right flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from San Francisco International Airport to Franz Josef Strauss Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by airline, arrival and departure times, and journey duration.
Handy information about San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
When it comes to the on-time performance of San Francisco International Airport, data shows 77.36% of flights complete their journey on time.
To reach San Francisco International Airport from central San Francisco, it takes around 20 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 21 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The journey on public transport takes about 45 minutes.
Need a convenient hotel close to SFO? If you've booked an early flight from San Francisco International Airport to Franz Josef Strauss Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC)
Reserve a hotel near MUC if you have a late San Francisco International Airport to Franz Josef Strauss Airport flight. Check in to one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up a Franz Josef Strauss Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from OK Mobility, Alamo or Sixt to explore Munich and beyond.
To lock in the lowest price, book your ride from Franz Josef Strauss Airport around two weeks before travelling.
Getting from Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC) to central Munich
From Franz Josef Strauss Airport, Munich is approximately 40 kilometres away. It takes around 35 minutes to reach the centre driving.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey of about 40 minutes.
When to fly to Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC)
The quietest month for a flight from San Francisco International Airport to Franz Josef Strauss Airport is January, while April is the most popular. Pick the best time to visit Munich based on whether you prefer a more relaxed vibe or a faster pace.
Book your flight from San Francisco International Airport to Franz Josef Strauss Airport for July if you'd like to visit Munich during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 11ºC and 26ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from SFO to MUC in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -8ºC and 6ºC on average.
Explore more of Germany
You've seen Munich, now it's time to discover more of Germany. Journey around 499 kilometres north-west to Essen to tick off its top attractions. From Aussichtspunkt Wattenscheider Hellweg to Bergischer Weg - 2 Etappe and Hasenwiese, there's plenty to keep you busy.
Around 193 kilometres north-west of Munich, Stuttgart is another favourite stop in Germany. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Mercedes-Benz Museum, Stuttgart City Library and Porsche Museum.
