Travelling from Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC) to San Diego International Airport (SAN): what you need to know
Around 11 hours 55 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Franz Josef Strauss Airport to San Diego International Airport.
The timezone in San Diego is UTC-7, which is eight hours behind Munich.
You can choose from eight weekly Franz Josef Strauss Airport to San Diego International Airport flights. The 12:20 departure with Lufthansa is the earliest available. Lufthansa operates the last service of the day at 12:40.
To ensure you catch your MUC to SAN flight, allow plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
You can expect longer queues during popular months like April. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures will give you ample time for security and boarding.
Lufthansa is your ticket to exploring San Diego (and perhaps some other great corners of United States!). Browse the direct flights from Franz Josef Strauss Airport to San Diego International Airport offered by this popular carrier.
The airline most travellers prefer to fly with on this route is Lufthansa.
Lufthansa is the most punctual carrier that operates MUC to SAN flights.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Franz Josef Strauss Airport to San Diego International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to visit your chosen city. Top stopovers between MUC and SAN include:
Los Angeles International Airport
San Francisco International Airport
Denver International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)
R 6,367 is the best price for a one-way Franz Josef Strauss Airport to San Diego International Airport flight. Return flights start from R 10,377. These prices may change based on availability.
Get cheap tickets from MUC to SAN by booking one month ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for finding the biggest deals.
Organise your trip for December. That's the cheapest month for flights from Franz Josef Strauss Airport to San Diego International Airport. If you're flexible on when you fly, try out the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfare across every month.
You won't have to check back in every day to see if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll send you an update as soon as there's a new deal on cheap flights from MUC to SAN.
Pick your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Franz Josef Strauss Airport to San Diego International Airport.
Handy information about Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC)
Of the flights that depart from Franz Josef Strauss Airport, 71.34% land on time at their destination.
Central Munich to Franz Josef Strauss Airport is approximately 40 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 35 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
Catching public transport? Expect a journey time of around 40 minutes.
Searching for a handy hotel near MUC? If you're catching an early flight from Franz Josef Strauss Airport to San Diego International Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at San Diego International Airport (SAN)
If you're landing on a late Franz Josef Strauss Airport to San Diego International Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of being close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting shortly after at one of these accommodation options near SAN:
Get your adventure underway by picking up a San Diego International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Thrifty, Dollar or Budget and explore beyond San Diego's main sights.
Booking your ride from San Diego International Airport around two weeks in advance boosts your odds of scoring a great price.
Getting from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to central San Diego
The street address for SAN is Airport Drive.
From San Diego International Airport, San Diego is approximately 5 kilometres away. It takes around 10 minutes to get to the centre driving.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey of around 20 minutes.
When to fly to San Diego International Airport (SAN)
It's time to choose your dates for your flight from Franz Josef Strauss Airport to San Diego International Airport. July is the most popular month to head to San Diego. If you want a quieter vibe, go in May.
When booking your flight from Franz Josef Strauss Airport to San Diego International Airport, think about the type of weather you like. August is the warmest month in San Diego, with the temperature ranging from 17ºC (63ºF) to 28ºC (82ºF).
February has average temperatures of between 7ºC (45ºF) and 23ºC (73ºF). Search for cheap tickets from MUC to SAN sometime around then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of United States
You've seen San Diego, now it's time to explore other corners of United States. Journey about 177 kilometres north-west to Los Angeles to check off its popular sights. From Griffith Observatory to The Broad and La Brea Tar Pits & Museum, your itinerary will be busy.
Phoenix is another sought-after destination in United States and is around 483 kilometres east of San Diego. No trip is complete without a visit to Desert Botanical Garden, Heard Museum and Papago Park.
