Travelling from Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC) to San Diego: what you need to know
Expect to be travelling for 11 hours 8 minutes. On average, that's the time it takes for a direct flight from Franz Josef Strauss Airport to San Diego.
San Diego is 8 hours behind Munich, where Franz Josef Strauss Airport is located. San Diego operates on the UTC-7 timezone.
The most popular route is from Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC) to San Diego International Airport (SAN). You can choose from 8 services every week between these two airports. If you'd like to take off as soon as possible, the earliest flight from MUC to SAN is the 12:20 Lufthansa service. If you'd rather travel later, the final departure is at 12:40 with Lufthansa.
To ensure you catch your flight from MUC to San Diego, leave plenty of time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
During popular months such as July, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier than usual. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight when you travel during high season in general.
You can catch a direct flight from Franz Josef Strauss Airport to San Diego that lands at San Diego International Airport (SAN).
Check out the promotions from Lufthansa. This airline operates direct flights from Franz Josef Strauss Airport to San Diego.
A stopover is the ideal opportunity to take a break from travelling — and maybe even explore another city. When browsing flights from MUC to San Diego, deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can visit along the way. Some popular options include:
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
Denver International Airport (DEN)
San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
You will need an ETA for United States if you have a passport from Germany and are visiting for tourism purposes. Visa and travel documentation requirements change frequently. So before booking your cheap ticket from Franz Josef Strauss Airport to San Diego, check with your airline and your destination country's local consulate or embassy for the most recent updates.
Travelling from central Munich to MUC takes about 40 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or get a cab, you'll cover the 40 kilometres in 33 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Want a handy hotel close to MUC? If you're boarding an early flight from Franz Josef Strauss Airport to San Diego, these stays will have you sleeping moments from check-in:
How to find the cheapest flights from Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC) to San Diego
$601 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Franz Josef Strauss Airport to San Diego. For a return flight on this route, the best price is $892. Depending on when and how early you book, these fares could change.
To pick up cheap tickets from MUC to San Diego, book your trip 4 months before your planned departure.
The cheapest month for tickets from Franz Josef Strauss Airport to San Diego is December. You can easily compare prices using the 'Whole month' tool to find the dates with the lowest fares.
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Airports in San Diego
San Diego International Airport (SAN)
San Diego International Airport (SAN) is around 5 kilometres from central San Diego. With your own car rental or in a cab, the drive is around 9 minutes.
It takes roughly 20 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
If you have a late flight from Franz Josef Strauss Airport to San Diego, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping not long after at one of these accommodation options near SAN:
McClellan-Palomar Airport (CLD)
McClellan-Palomar Airport (CLD) is around 56 kilometres from the centre of San Diego. Once you've disembarked your flight from Franz Josef Strauss Airport to San Diego, it'll take you around 39 minutes to get to the heart of the city in a cab or ride-share.
If you're catching public transport, it'll take about 2 hours and 14 minutes.
After your flight from MUC to San Diego, kick back at a hotel close to CLD. These are some comfortable options that'll help you switch to relaxation mode:
Best time to go to San Diego
July is the most popular month for flights from Franz Josef Strauss Airport to San Diego. To skip the crowds, head for San Diego in May when it's quieter.
Lock in your flight from Franz Josef Strauss Airport to San Diego for August to visit the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures to range from 17ºC to 28ºC.
February has average temperatures of between 7ºC and 23ºC. Search for cheap flights from MUC to San Diego sometime then if you like cooler conditions.
More about San Diego
Once you've booked your flight from Franz Josef Strauss Airport to San Diego, think about where you'll stay in this city. Make one of these options your base for exploring San Diego:
There are so many things to see and do in this city it can be difficult to know where to start. San Diego Zoo, USS Midway Museum and SeaWorld San Diego are top attractions which should feature on any well-planned San Diego itinerary.
Complete your San Diego trip with a car rental
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