Award flights from Munich (MUC) to San Francisco
Award space from Munich (MUC) to San Francisco
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AwardTool saw award space on 2 airport pairs between Munich (MUC) and San Francisco (SFO, SJC) in the last 30 days. Lowest economy: 15,000 points + $355.21 on MUC–SFO (Virgin Atlantic Flying Club). Lowest business class: 57,233 miles + $1,042.09 on MUC–SFO (Lufthansa Miles & More). Lowest first class: 85,000 points + $1,147.59 on MUC–SJC (Alaska Atmos Rewards).
Prices observed – .
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- Lowest economy
- 15,000 pts + $355.21
- MUC–SFO · Virgin Atlantic
- Lowest premium economy
- 39,000 pts + $322.09
- MUC–SFO · Virgin Atlantic
- Lowest business class
- 57,233 pts + $1,042.09
- MUC–SFO · Miles & More
- Lowest first class
- 85,000 pts + $1,147.59
- MUC–SJC · Atmos
Economy was lowest on MUC–SFO: 15,000 points + $355.21 with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club. The lowest on another airport pair was 21,000 miles + $135.29 with American Airlines AAdvantage on MUC–SJC. With American Airlines AAdvantage, business class started at 57,500 miles + $134.89, about 2.7 times the points of its lowest economy award (21,000 miles + $138.29).
Compare programs by cabin
The lowest one-way award each program showed in each cabin, sorted by points.
Economy
Lowest economy from Munich (MUC) to San Francisco on points: 15,000 points + $355.21 with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club on MUC–SFO (seen on 131 dates).
| Program | Points + taxes | Airports | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|
| Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubLowest observed | 15,000 pts + $355.21 | MUC–SFO | 131 |
| TAP Air Portugal Miles&Go | 19,000 pts + $241.35 | MUC–SFO | 203 |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 21,000 pts + $138.29 | MUC–SFO | 319 |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 25,000 pts + $297.09 | MUC–SFO | 329 |
| Cathay Pacific Asia Miles | 27,000 pts + $158.98 | MUC–SFO | 17 |
| SAS EuroBonus | 30,000 pts + $146.79 | MUC–SFO | 117 |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 35,000 pts + $154.39 | MUC–SFO | 323 |
| Avianca LifeMiles | 39,000 pts + $153.09 | MUC–SFO | 263 |
| United MileagePlus | 40,000 pts + $128.79 | MUC–SFO | 325 |
| GOL Smiles | 40,400 pts + taxes not reported | MUC–SFO | 110 |
| Virgin Australia Velocity | 42,000 pts + $142.19 | MUC–SFO | 176 |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 43,200 pts + $404.29 | MUC–SFO | 148 |
| Qatar Airways Privilege Club | 45,000 pts + taxes not reported | MUC–SFO | 124 |
| Turkish Miles & Smiles | 55,000 pts + taxes not reported | MUC–SFO | 270 |
| JetBlue TrueBlue | 55,000 pts + $145.49 | MUC–SFO | 129 |
| Etihad Guest | 67,000 pts + $339.29 | MUC–SFO | 195 |
| Delta SkyMiles | 160,000 pts + $140.71 | MUC–SFO | 328 |
Premium Economy
Lowest premium economy from Munich (MUC) to San Francisco on points: 39,000 points + $322.09 with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club on MUC–SFO (seen on 39 dates).
| Program | Points + taxes | Airports | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|
| Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubLowest observed | 39,000 pts + $322.09 | MUC–SFO | 39 |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 40,000 pts + $395.69 | MUC–SFO | 329 |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 40,000 pts + $134.89 | MUC–SFO | 300 |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 45,000 pts + $154.89 | MUC–SFO | 234 |
| SAS EuroBonus | 45,000 pts + $146.79 | MUC–SFO | 41 |
| Lufthansa Miles & More | 47,716 pts + $587.39 | MUC–SFO | 288 |
| United MileagePlus | 50,000 pts + $128.99 | MUC–SFO | 325 |
| Cathay Pacific Asia Miles | 52,000 pts + $389.56 | MUC–SFO | 10 |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 82,300 pts + $1,145.45 | MUC–SFO | 96 |
| GOL Smiles | 141,800 pts + taxes not reported | MUC–SFO | 63 |
| Delta SkyMiles | 275,000 pts + $140.71 | MUC–SFO | 305 |
Business Class
Lowest business class from Munich (MUC) to San Francisco on points: 57,233 miles + $1,042.09 with Lufthansa Miles & More on MUC–SFO (seen on 308 dates).
| Program | Points + taxes | Airports | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lufthansa Miles & MoreLowest observed | 57,233 pts + $1,042.09 | MUC–SFO | 308 |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 57,500 pts + $134.89 | MUC–SFO | 314 |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 60,000 pts + $535.19 | MUC–SFO | 329 |
| SAS EuroBonus | 60,000 pts + $146.79 | MUC–SFO | 13 |
| Avianca LifeMiles | 69,000 pts + $154.86 | MUC–SFO | 6 |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 70,000 pts + $447.19Mixed cabin | MUC–SFO | 268 |
| Etihad Guest | 87,000 pts + $186.19Mixed cabin | MUC–SFO | 14 |
| United MileagePlus | 88,000 pts + $129.29 | MUC–SFO | 325 |
| Turkish Miles & Smiles | 90,000 pts + taxes not reported | MUC–SFO | 260 |
| Cathay Pacific Asia Miles | 91,000 pts + $158.09 | MUC–SFO | 8 |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 100,500 pts + $153.69 | MUC–SFO | 1 |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 110,700 pts + $1,106.82Mixed cabin | MUC–SFO | 74 |
| Virgin Australia Velocity | 158,500 pts + $337.57 | MUC–SFO | 1 |
| Qatar Airways Privilege Club | 161,500 pts + taxes not reportedMixed cabin | MUC–SFO | 24 |
| TAP Air Portugal Miles&Go | 190,000 pts + $257.68 | MUC–SFO | 192 |
| Delta SkyMiles | 495,000 pts + $153.69 | MUC–SFO | 59 |
| GOL Smiles | 898,600 pts + taxes not reported | MUC–SFO | 1 |
First Class
Lowest first class from Munich (MUC) to San Francisco on points: 85,000 points + $1,147.59 with Alaska Atmos Rewards on MUC–SJC (seen on 14 dates).
| Program | Points + taxes | Airports | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska Atmos RewardsLowest observed | 85,000 pts + $1,147.59 | MUC–SJC | 14 |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 85,000 pts + $1,177.49 | MUC–SFO | 1 |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 299,300 pts + $1,431.83 | MUC–SFO | 2 |
| United MileagePlus | 395,000 pts + $140.49 | MUC–SFO | 5 |
| Delta SkyMiles | 495,000 pts + $140.67 | MUC–SFO | 318 |
Not seen means AwardTool hasn't observed this cabin on this route in the last 30 days. It doesn't mean the airline has no seats.
Munich (MUC) to San Francisco at a glance
- From
- Munich (MUC)
- To
- San Francisco (SFO, SJC)
- Programs with award space seen
- 18 of 19 programs tracked on this route
- Nonstop award space seen
- Yes, in economy, premium economy and business class, via Avianca LifeMiles, JetBlue TrueBlue, Lufthansa Miles & More, United MileagePlus and Virgin Australia Velocity
- Airlines seen on these awards
- Eurowings Discover (4Y), American Airlines (AA), Air Canada (AC), Air France (AF), Alaska Airlines (AS), Royal Air Maroc (AT), Finnair (AY), ITA Airways (AZ), JetBlue (B6), British Airways (BA), Cathay Pacific (CX), Condor (DE) and 21 more
- Departures with open awards
- Nov 2026 to Oct 2027
- Latest departure with space
- Observation window
- Awards observed in the last 30 days
- Distance
- 5,864–5,868 miles (9,437–9,443 km) between the airports, great-circle
- Destination guide
- Award flights to San Francisco
Compare airports
Lowest one-way award AwardTool observed on each airport pair between Munich (MUC) and San Francisco, with the program and the number of departure dates seen.
| Airports | Economy | Premium Economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Munich (MUC) to San Francisco (SFO) | 15,000 pts + $355.21Virgin Atlantic · 131 dates | 39,000 pts + $322.09Virgin Atlantic · 39 dates | 57,233 pts + $1,042.09Miles & More · 308 dates | 85,000 pts + $1,177.49AAdvantage · 1 date |
| Munich (MUC) to San Jose (SJC) | 21,000 pts + $135.29AAdvantage · 15 dates | 40,000 pts + $642.79AAdvantage · 13 dates | 57,500 pts + $1,096.29AAdvantage · 15 dates | 85,000 pts + $1,147.59Atmos · 14 dates |
Not seen means AwardTool hasn't observed this cabin on this route in the last 30 days. It doesn't mean the airline has no seats.
Prices are one-way per traveler: the program's points or miles plus taxes and carrier fees in USD, as AwardTool observed them in the observation window. Award space changes constantly. A seat we saw may be gone, and space we haven't seen may exist. Always confirm with a live search before transferring points; most transfers can't be reversed.
Lowest observed by cabin, Munich (MUC) to San Francisco
- Economy: 15,000 points + $355.21 on Munich (MUC) to San Francisco (SFO) with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club, which showed economy award space there on 131 dates.
- Premium Economy: 39,000 points + $322.09 on Munich (MUC) to San Francisco (SFO) with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club, which showed premium economy award space there on 39 dates.
- Business Class: 57,233 miles + $1,042.09 on Munich (MUC) to San Francisco (SFO) with Lufthansa Miles & More, which showed business-class award space there on 308 dates.
- First Class: 85,000 points + $1,147.59 on Munich (MUC) to San Jose (SJC) with Alaska Atmos Rewards, which showed first-class award space there on 14 dates.
Observed award examples
| Departure | Cabin | Airports | Program | Points + taxes | Seats | Stops | Observed (UTC) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | MUC–SFO | Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 15,000 pts + $356.96 | 1 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Economy | MUC–SFO | Avianca LifeMiles | 39,000 pts + $153.09 | 9+ | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Premium Economy | MUC–SFO | Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 39,000 pts + $322.09 | 1 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Premium Economy | MUC–SFO | Lufthansa Miles & More | 47,716 pts + $587.39 | 9+ | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Business | MUC–SFO | Lufthansa Miles & More | 57,233 pts + $1,042.09 | 9+ | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| First | MUC–SJC | Alaska Atmos Rewards | 250,000 pts + $201.59 | 3 | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| First | MUC–SFO | Qantas Frequent Flyer | 299,300 pts + $1,431.83 | 1 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| First | MUC–SJC | Delta SkyMiles | 495,000 pts + $140.79 | 9+ | 2 stops | Check this date |
Prices are one-way per traveler: the program's points or miles plus taxes and carrier fees in USD, as AwardTool observed them in the observation window. Award space changes constantly. A seat we saw may be gone, and space we haven't seen may exist. Always confirm with a live search before transferring points; most transfers can't be reversed.
Nonstop award space
- Economy: nonstop from 39,000 miles + $153.09 via Avianca LifeMiles on MUC–SFO, which showed nonstop space there on 198 dates (4 programs had nonstop space).
- Premium economy: nonstop from 47,716 miles + $587.39 via Lufthansa Miles & More on MUC–SFO, which showed nonstop space there on 167 dates (2 programs had nonstop space).
- Business class: nonstop from 57,233 miles + $1,042.09 via Lufthansa Miles & More on MUC–SFO, which showed nonstop space there on 203 dates (3 programs had nonstop space).
Best months to fly from Munich (MUC) to San Francisco on points
Each month shows the lowest award seen across the 2 airport pairs, with that program's open dates on the airport pair behind it.
| Month | Economy | Premium Economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15,000 pts + $356.96 (12 dates)Virgin Atlantic | 39,000 pts + $322.09 (5 dates)Virgin Atlantic | 57,500 pts + $134.89 (17 dates)AAdvantage | 250,000 pts + $196.19 (1 date)Atmos | |
| 15,000 pts + taxes not reported (15 dates)Virgin Atlantic | 40,000 pts + $395.79 (31 dates)Flying Blue | 57,233 pts + $1,042.09 (31 dates)Miles & More | 250,000 pts + $201.59 (1 date)Atmos | |
| 15,000 pts + taxes not reported (16 dates)Virgin Atlantic | 39,000 pts + taxes not reported (3 dates)Virgin Atlantic | 57,500 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)AAdvantage | 85,000 pts + $1,177.49 (1 date)AAdvantage | |
| 15,000 pts + taxes not reported (24 dates)Virgin Atlantic | 39,000 pts + taxes not reported (7 dates)Virgin Atlantic | 57,500 pts + taxes not reported (28 dates)AAdvantage | 495,000 pts + taxes not reported (26 dates)SkyMiles | |
| 15,000 pts + taxes not reported (18 dates)Virgin Atlantic | 39,000 pts + taxes not reported (7 dates)Virgin Atlantic | 57,233 pts + taxes not reported (28 dates)Miles & More | 85,000 pts + $1,147.59 (3 dates)Atmos | |
| 15,000 pts + taxes not reported (17 dates)Virgin Atlantic | 40,000 pts + taxes not reported (30 dates)Flying Blue | 57,233 pts + taxes not reported (30 dates)Miles & More | 495,000 pts + taxes not reported (30 dates)SkyMiles | |
| 15,000 pts + taxes not reported (22 dates)Virgin Atlantic | 40,000 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)Flying Blue | 57,500 pts + taxes not reported (26 dates)AAdvantage | 495,000 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)SkyMiles | |
| 15,000 pts + taxes not reported (7 dates)Virgin Atlantic | 40,000 pts + taxes not reported (30 dates)AAdvantage | 57,500 pts + taxes not reported (30 dates)AAdvantage | 495,000 pts + taxes not reported (30 dates)SkyMiles | |
| 25,000 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)Flying Blue | 40,000 pts + taxes not reported (26 dates)AAdvantage | 57,500 pts + taxes not reported (26 dates)AAdvantage | 270,000 pts + taxes not reported (7 dates)Atmos | |
| 21,000 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)AAdvantage | 40,000 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)AAdvantage | 57,500 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)AAdvantage | 270,000 pts + taxes not reported (1 date)Atmos | |
| 21,000 pts + taxes not reported (30 dates)AAdvantage | 40,000 pts + taxes not reported (30 dates)AAdvantage | 57,500 pts + taxes not reported (30 dates)AAdvantage | 495,000 pts + taxes not reported (30 dates)SkyMiles | |
| 21,000 pts + taxes not reported (7 dates)AAdvantage | 40,000 pts + taxes not reported (7 dates)AAdvantage | 75,065 pts + taxes not reported (6 dates)Miles & More | 495,000 pts + taxes not reported (7 dates)SkyMiles |
A month's taxes are those of an award AwardTool recorded at that month's lowest price for a departure that month. “Taxes not reported” means the data has none for that month; the award still has taxes and fees.
Points that transfer to these programs
| Program | Amex | Bilt | Capital One | Chase | Citi | Wells Fargo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | — | 1:1 · ~1 day | — | — | — | — |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | — | — | — | — | 1:1 · Instant | — |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant |
Check current transfer bonuses. Most transfers can't be reversed. AwardTool's list has no transfers from these US card programs to Lufthansa Miles & More.
Questions about Munich (MUC) to San Francisco award flights
Which airports had the lowest award prices from Munich (MUC) to San Francisco?
In business class, MUC–SFO with 57,233 miles + $1,042.09 (Lufthansa Miles & More). In economy, MUC–SFO with 15,000 points + $355.21 (Virgin Atlantic Flying Club). Prices are the lowest AwardTool observed in the last 30 days; search live before transferring points.
Which airport pairs between Munich (MUC) and San Francisco had award space?
MUC–SFO (economy, premium economy, business class and first class) and MUC–SJC (economy, premium economy, business class and first class). Airport pairs not listed had no award space AwardTool observed in the last 30 days.
How many points does it take to fly from Munich (MUC) to San Francisco?
The lowest economy award AwardTool has seen was 15,000 points + $355.21 with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club. Seen Nov 8, 2026, 14:58 UTC for a Nov 12, 2026 departure. Virgin Atlantic Flying Club showed economy award space on 131 departure dates at any price (newest observation Nov 12, 2026, 04:21 UTC). The lowest business-class award AwardTool has seen was 57,233 miles + $1,042.09 with Lufthansa Miles & More. Seen Nov 11, 2026, 18:47 UTC for a Dec 17, 2026 departure. Lufthansa Miles & More showed business-class award space on 308 departure dates at any price (newest observation Nov 11, 2026, 21:13 UTC). Search live before transferring points.
Which loyalty programs had award space from Munich (MUC) to San Francisco?
18 programs in the last 30 days: American Airlines AAdvantage (economy 319 dates, premium economy 300 dates, business class 314 dates, first class 1 date); Alaska Atmos Rewards (economy 323 dates, premium economy 234 dates, business class 268 dates, first class 14 dates); Avianca LifeMiles (economy 263 dates, business class 6 dates); JetBlue TrueBlue (economy 129 dates); Cathay Pacific Asia Miles (economy 17 dates, premium economy 10 dates, business class 8 dates); Delta SkyMiles (economy 328 dates, premium economy 305 dates, business class 59 dates, first class 318 dates); Etihad Guest (economy 195 dates, business class 14 dates); GOL Smiles (economy 110 dates, premium economy 63 dates, business class 1 date) and 10 more. Dates count departure dates with an open award.
Can you fly nonstop from Munich (MUC) to San Francisco on points?
Yes. AwardTool observed nonstop award space in economy, premium economy and business class, bookable via Avianca LifeMiles, JetBlue TrueBlue, Lufthansa Miles & More, United MileagePlus and Virgin Australia Velocity. The lowest nonstop award in economy was 39,000 miles + $153.09 with Avianca LifeMiles.
How much are taxes and fees on award flights from Munich (MUC) to San Francisco?
Taxes and fees on each program's lowest award ranged in economy from $128.79 with MileagePlus (40,000 miles + $128.79) to $404.29 with Qantas (43,200 points + $404.29); in business class from $129.29 with MileagePlus (88,000 miles + $129.29) to $1,106.82 with Qantas (110,700 points + $1,106.82 on a mixed-cabin itinerary). GOL Smiles did not report taxes for its lowest economy award. Qatar Airways Privilege Club and Turkish Miles & Smiles did not report taxes for their lowest economy and business-class awards. Amounts are one way per traveler in USD and can differ on other dates and routings.
Which credit card points can book awards from Munich (MUC) to San Francisco?
American Express Membership Rewards: Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), JetBlue TrueBlue (5:4), Cathay Pacific Asia Miles (5:4), Delta SkyMiles (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Qantas Frequent Flyer (1:1), Qatar Airways Privilege Club (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Bilt Rewards: Alaska Atmos Rewards (1:1), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), JetBlue TrueBlue (1:1), Cathay Pacific Asia Miles (1:1), Etihad Guest (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Qatar Airways Privilege Club (1:1), Turkish Miles & Smiles (1:1), TAP Air Portugal Miles&Go (1:1), United MileagePlus (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Capital One Miles: Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), JetBlue TrueBlue (5:3), Cathay Pacific Asia Miles (1:1), Etihad Guest (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Qantas Frequent Flyer (1:1), Qatar Airways Privilege Club (1:1), Turkish Miles & Smiles (1:1), TAP Air Portugal Miles&Go (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Chase Ultimate Rewards: JetBlue TrueBlue (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), United MileagePlus (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Citi ThankYou Points: American Airlines AAdvantage (1:1), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), JetBlue TrueBlue (1:1), Cathay Pacific Asia Miles (1:1), Etihad Guest (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Qantas Frequent Flyer (1:1), Qatar Airways Privilege Club (1:1), Turkish Miles & Smiles (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Wells Fargo Rewards: Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), JetBlue TrueBlue (1:1), Cathay Pacific Asia Miles (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). These are US card programs; ratios come from AwardTool's transfer partner list. Check current bonuses first.
What's the best month to fly from Munich (MUC) to San Francisco on points?
Counting only month prices from programs with award space on 2 or more dates that month, and leaving out unusually low outliers: in economy, the lowest award was for Feb 2027 departures, 15,000 points + taxes not reported with Virgin Atlantic (24 dates); in business class, the lowest award was for Dec 2026 departures, 57,233 miles + $1,042.09 with Miles & More (31 dates). The month table shows every lowest price, including those. Based on dates we observed, not a forecast.
When do award seats open for flights from Munich (MUC) to San Francisco?
Booking windows before departure published by the programs with award space here (AwardTool's program data, reviewed Nov 6, 2026): Qatar Airways Privilege Club about 361 days, TAP Air Portugal Miles&Go about 361 days, Avianca LifeMiles about 360 days and 11 other programs. AwardTool saw award space on this route for departures as late as Oct 7, 2027; seats can open earlier or later, and released seats may already be booked. See award release dates by program.