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Connecting route · United States → Germany

Flights from San Jose to Munich

There are no direct flights from San Jose to Munich. The fastest way is one stop via Denver or Los Angeles, about 13h 45m door to door (177 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 13h 45m
SJCMUCDEN

San Jose to Munich at a glance

Fastest journey13h 45mVia Denver, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Denver or Los Angeles

Best ways to fly from San Jose to Munich

Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.

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SJC Denver (DEN) MUC
Leg 1: Southwest Airlines, United Airlines · Leg 2: Lufthansa, United Airlines
Fri12:45 SJC16:07 DEN1h 53m connection18:00 DEN11:30 MUCUnited Airlines + Lufthansa
38 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 13h 45m
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SJC Los Angeles (LAX) MUC
Leg 1: Delta Air Lines, Frontier Airlines, Southwest Airlines · Leg 2: Lufthansa
Fri14:30 SJC15:37 LAX2h 08m connection17:45 LAX13:32 MUCSouthwest Airlines + Lufthansa
39 connections a weekSelf-transfer likely Fastest 14h 02m
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SJC Seattle (SEA) MUC
Leg 1: Alaska Airlines, Southwest Airlines, Delta Air Lines · Leg 2: Lufthansa
Thu14:30 SJC16:29 SEA2h 31m connection19:00 SEA13:42 MUCSouthwest Airlines + Lufthansa
40 connections a weekSelf-transfer likely Fastest 14h 12m
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SJC San Diego (SAN) MUC
Leg 1: Alaska Airlines, Southwest Airlines, Horizon Air · Leg 2: Lufthansa
Sun13:45 SJC15:03 SAN2h 12m connection17:15 SAN13:03 MUCSouthwest Airlines + Lufthansa
52 connections a weekSelf-transfer likely Fastest 14h 18m
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SJC Chicago (ORD) MUC
Leg 1: United Airlines · Leg 2: Lufthansa, United Airlines
Sun07:15 SJC13:16 ORD5h 44m connection19:00 ORD10:07 MUCUnited Airlines
8 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 17h 52m
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SJC Atlanta (ATL) MUC
Leg 1: Delta Air Lines · Leg 2: Delta Air Lines
One airline, one ticket ~16h 23m
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Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.

Good to know

Distance
9,455 km5,872 miles
Journey time
13h 45mon current schedules
Time difference
+9hMunich vs San Jose
Currency in Munich
EUR
Airports
SJC → MUC

Flights from San Jose to Munich: questions answered

Are there direct flights from San Jose to Munich?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Denver, Los Angeles and Seattle. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from San Jose to Munich?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 13h 45m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 9,455 km.
Where do you change planes between San Jose and Munich?
The best connecting points are Denver (DEN), Los Angeles (LAX), Seattle (SEA) and San Diego (SAN). Southwest Airlines flies both legs via Denver, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve San Jose and Munich?
San Jose: Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC). Munich: Munich Airport (MUC).
What is the time difference between San Jose and Munich?
Munich is 9 hours ahead of San Jose.

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