Cheap flights from San Francisco (SJC) to Munich (MUC)

San Francisco International (SFO) is located in San Francisco, CA, about 13 miles south of the main city. BART provides airport access from San Francisco, Oakland and San Mateo, and driving down the 101-S takes 30 minutes from downtown San Francisco. Munich Franz Josef Strauss (MUC) is located in Munich, Germany. Typical flight times are 12 hours and 15 minutes from SFO to MUC, and driving from MUC to Munich proper takes a half-hour via A9. The Flughafen stop is located near terminals 1 and 2 and goes to Munich via the S9 train.

Attractions

Munich is a large city in Bavaria, Germany offering exquisite history, alongside fun-filled cultural events and attractions. Munich Residenz and Nymphemburg Palace boast extraordinary architecture from Bavarian royalty. Car lovers will enjoy the BMW Museum. The centuries-old Hofbrauhaus is a celebrated beer hall where you can indulge in hearty Bavarian food and drink. Oktoberfest is celebrated annually in September and October, so if you are planning to travel during this time, don't miss the fun.

Hints and tips

Winters are cold in Munich dipping into the 30s, and summers remain pleasantly in the 70s. Driving from Munich to northerly Nuremberg can take up to two hours via A9. High-speed ICE trains can take you to Nuremberg and to other areas in the country, as well.