Flying from Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC) to San Diego: what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from Franz Josef Strauss Airport to San Diego is 11 hours 5 minutes.
San Diego is eight hours behind Munich, where Franz Josef Strauss Airport is located. San Diego observes the UTC-7 timezone.
Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) is the most popular route, with six weekly flights to pick from. You can travel from MUC to SAN at 11:20 with Lufthansa.
Give yourself enough time to get on your MUC to San Diego flight. As a general rule, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
If you're travelling during a public holiday or another peak period, allow extra time. A good rule is two hours before domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Lines at security and check-in will be longer.
You can book a direct Franz Josef Strauss Airport to San Diego ticket. Start your trip at MUC and touch down at San Diego International Airport (SAN).
Lufthansa is a popular airline that operates direct flights from Franz Josef Strauss Airport to San Diego.
We make it a breeze to book flight tickets from MUC to San Diego with a stopover. To see all the options, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Next, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Popular stopovers include:
Denver International Airport (DEN)
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
Travelling from central Munich to MUC takes around 40 minutes by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or grab a cab, you'll cover the 29 kilometres in 35 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Want a relaxed start to your travels? Stay near MUC. Whether you're taking an early flight from Franz Josef Strauss Airport to San Diego or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are all about convenience:
When it comes to the on-time performance of Franz Josef Strauss Airport, 71.34% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
How to find the cheapest flights from Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC) to San Diego
C$577 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Franz Josef Strauss Airport to San Diego flight. A round-trip flight ticket right now is C$775. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.
Book eight months before you want to fly. Pricing trends show that this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from MUC to San Diego.
The best month for landing cheap Franz Josef Strauss Airport to San Diego tickets is December. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare all available prices, then select the dates that offer the biggest savings.
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Airports in San Diego
San Diego International Airport (SAN)
San Diego International Airport (SAN) is around 5 kilometres from the centre of San Diego. If you're grabbing a cab or a ride-share, the drive takes roughly 10 minutes.
Travelling by public transport takes around 20 minutes.
If you're arriving on a late flight from Franz Josef Strauss Airport to San Diego, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping not long after at one of these accommodation options near SAN:
Go where the road takes you with a San Diego International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Thrifty, Dollar or Budget and experience more of San Diego and beyond.
Get the best deal by booking your ride from San Diego International Airport about two weeks in advance of your flight from MUC to San Diego.
SAN is located at N Harbour Dr.
McClellan-Palomar Airport (CLD)
Once your flight from Franz Josef Strauss Airport to San Diego has hit the runway, you can reach the city centre in around 40 minutes by car. Central San Diego is roughly 56 kilometres from McClellan-Palomar Airport (CLD).
You can expect the trip to take about 2 hours 15 minutes on public transport.
After stepping off your MUC to San Diego flight, tuck yourself in at a hotel close to CLD. These are some great accommodation options that'll help you switch to relaxation mode:
No time to waste? The fastest way to get to where you're going is with a McClellan-Palomar Airport rental car. Collect your wheels from Budget, Hertz or Avis and set off in the blink of an eye.
Avoid the slow-moving lines and paperwork at the rental desk by having everything prearranged. Secure your ride from CLD ahead of time so you can simply grab the keys and go.
Best time to go to San Diego
Carefully consider your dates before locking in your flight from Franz Josef Strauss Airport to San Diego. The city buzzes during high season, but hotel prices are usually higher and top attractions can get crowded. Visit San Diego in low season if you like a quieter vibe.
Lock in a Franz Josef Strauss Airport to San Diego flight ticket with a departure in August if you want to explore the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures to range from 17ºC (63ºF) to 28ºC (82ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from MUC to San Diego in February if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 7ºC (45ºF) and 23ºC (73ºF) on average.
More about San Diego
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the best stays in San Diego right here. Check out these options as soon as you've locked in your flight from Franz Josef Strauss Airport to San Diego:
There are so many things to do and see in this city it can be hard to figure out where to begin. USS Midway Museum, San Diego Zoo and SeaWorld San Diego are top sights which should feature on any well-planned San Diego itinerary.
Explore more of United States
San Diego is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other corners of United States just waiting to be explored. Around 177 kilometres north-west of San Diego, a trip to Los Angeles will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with popular sights like Griffith Observatory, The Broad and La Brea Tar Pits & Museum.
Phoenix is another standout destination in United States and is around 483 kilometres east of San Diego. No trip is complete without dropping by Desert Botanical Garden, Heard Museum and Papago Park.