San Francisco – Krakow, Poland. $525 (Basic Economy) / $725 (Regular Economy). Roundtrip, including all Taxes – The Flight Deal

Exciting sale to Krakow!

Utilize Matrix Airfare Search by ITA Software to find fares starting at $544 for Basic Economy. If you choose Lufthansa, the price drops to around $525 (Basic Economy) or $725 (Regular Economy).

United and its partners—Air Canada, Austrian, Lufthansa, and Swiss Air—offer a $725 regular economy fare that includes one checked bag and a standard carry-on.

They also have a $525 fare, classified as Basic Economy/Economy Light. Important notes about these fares:

• NO seat assignments in advance
• NO checked bags included—first checked bag costs $75 each way, second bag costs $100
• NO changes allowed
• NO cancellations permitted—cancellations after the 24-hour risk-free period render the Basic Economy fare useless for future purchases
• Many online travel agencies may not clearly label these fares as BASIC ECONOMY with United/Air Canada/Austrian/Lufthansa/Swiss Air.

Wawel Castle, Krakow, Poland – Photo: Dennis Jarvis via Flickr, used under Creative Commons License (By 2.0)

Sample Travel Date:

• This is just ONE SAMPLE travel date; for additional availability, please refer to the “Fare Availability” and “How to Search for Availability” instructions below.

Fare Availability:

• Valid for travel from late October to early December or January 2026 to February 2026, with departures on Sunday through Wednesday and returns on Tuesday through Friday. A Sunday stay is required. Availability is limited, and tickets must be purchased at least 7 days in advance.

• Note: While this fare is valid at the time of posting, it may no longer be available if this post is more than two days old.

How to Search for Availability:

• This section is solely for checking availability. To purchase tickets, scroll down to the “How to Buy” section.

• Use Matrix Airfare Search by ITA Software with the following criteria:
  • Origin: SFO
  • Advanced Routing Codes:
    • Routing Codes: LH LH
    • Extension Codes: maxconnect 360
      • This setting ensures your search includes Basic Economy fares. If you use these dates with Lufthansa, you’ll have the option to upgrade to Regular Economy.
  • Destination: KRK
  • Return Advanced Routing Code:
    • Routing Codes: LH LH
    • Extension Codes: maxconnect 360
  • (Click on the Advanced Codes link to input routing codes)
  • Select “See calendar of lowest fares”
  • Duration “3-10” (This is a sample; you can use any 7-day range, e.g., 3-10, 7-14)
• Refer to the Beginner’s Guide on using Matrix by ITA Software.
• Learn how to read airfare rules to your advantage.

• The Matrix Airfare Search by ITA Software search page should reflect the inputted values.

• You cannot purchase tickets using Matrix Airfare Search by ITA Software. Follow the instructions in the “How to Buy” section below to make a purchase.

Fare Class:

Routing:

• SFO – MUC (Munich) – KRK (Krakow) – MUC – SFO

Stopover:

Mileage:

Lufthansa, a member of the Star Alliance and United partner, offers the following mileage earnings:

• Miles Flown: 12,480 miles or 4.2 cents per mile (Basic Economy) / 5.8 cents per mile (Regular Economy)
• Redeemable Miles: 3,120 miles

How to Buy:

• Support us by booking through our Lufthansa link using the dates found on Matrix Airfare Search.
  • Lufthansa refers to Basic Economy as “Economy Light” (no checked luggage included).
  • Lufthansa refers to Regular Economy as “Economy Basic,” which includes one checked bag.

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Background Information:

• Visa: US citizens do not require a visa. Check the TIMATIC Visa Database for other nationalities.
• Currency: Polish Zloty (PLN). $1 USD = 3.84 PLN.

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