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$332+ Cheap flights from Cologne (CGN) to California

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CGN — LAX
Apr 22 — Apr 291
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Cheap flight deals from Cologne to California

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Most accurate provider

AranGrant
3 stars

Most trusted provider

AranGrant
3 stars

Round-trip from

$494
(Billigflug)

One-way from

$332
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$745
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From Cologne Köln/Bonn to California
One-way flight from Cologne Köln/Bonn to California
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 12% potential increase in price ($105 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($26 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in April 2025

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Cheapest flights from Cologne to California
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Cologne to California. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 17, 2025.

This Billigflug deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Billigflug is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 6/29:15 pmCGN - LAS
1 stop25h 05mBritish Airways
Sun 6/1510:59 pmLAS - CGN
2 stops36h 31mBritish Airways
Deal found 4/16$494
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/15. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/16:20 amCGN - SFO
2 stops22h 35mAir Canada
Wed 5/148:15 amSFO - CGN
2 stops17h 55mAir Canada
Deal found 4/15$504
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 6/29:15 pmCGN - LAS
1 stop25h 05mMultiple Airlines
Sun 6/1510:00 pmLAS - CGN
1 stop13h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/16$509
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/15. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/110:15 amCGN - SFO
1 stop16h 00mAmerican Airlines
Wed 5/147:30 pmSFO - CGN
1 stop16h 30mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/15$518
This Flysmarter deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Flysmarter is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/2810:15 amCGN - SFO
1 stop16h 10mBritish Airways
Sat 9/2011:59 pmSFO - CGN
2 stops35h 26mBritish Airways
Deal found 4/16$519
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/1310:20 amCGN - LAS
2 stops21h 30mAmerican Airlines
Sun 10/511:30 amLAS - CGN
2 stops23h 55mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/17$520
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/26:05 amCGN - SFO
1 stop21h 55mLufthansa
Tue 5/61:05 pmSFO - CGN
2 stops21h 15mLufthansa
Deal found 4/16$532
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/2410:15 amCGN - SFO
1 stop16h 00mMultiple Airlines
Wed 5/77:30 pmSFO - CGN
1 stop16h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/16$537
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Wed 5/1410:15 pmCGN - LAX
1 stop25h 40mMultiple Airlines
Fri 5/239:30 pmLAX - CGN
1 stop26h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/17$539
This Billigflug deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Billigflug is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/36:05 amCGN - SNA
2 stops24h 55mMultiple Airlines
Wed 5/711:00 amSNA - CGN
2 stops16h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/17$539
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/2310:15 pmCGN - LAX
1 stop24h 10mBritish Airways
Fri 5/1610:55 pmLAX - CGN
2 stops25h 20mBritish Airways
Deal found 4/16$543
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/1310:20 amCGN - LAX
1 stop16h 45mAmerican Airlines
Sun 9/219:40 pmLAX - CGN
1 stop13h 45mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/16$552

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Cologne to California that are best for you.

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Return

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CologneLas Vegas

CGN - LAS

CGNLAS

Cologne Köln/Bonn

Mon 6/2

9:15 pm-1:20 pm

1 stop25h 05m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Sun 6/15

10:59 pm-8:30 pm

2 stops36h 31m

$494

CologneSan Francisco

CGN - SFO

CGNSFO

Cologne Köln/Bonn

Thu 5/1

6:20 am-7:55 pm

2 stops22h 35m

San Francisco

Wed 5/14

8:15 am-11:10 am

2 stops17h 55m

$504

CologneLas Vegas

CGN - LAS

CGNLAS

Cologne Köln/Bonn

Mon 6/2

9:15 pm-1:20 pm

1 stop25h 05m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Sun 6/15

10:00 pm-8:25 pm

1 stop13h 25m

$509

CologneSan Francisco

CGN - SFO

CGNSFO

Cologne Köln/Bonn

Thu 5/1

10:15 am-5:15 pm

1 stop16h 00m

San Francisco

Wed 5/14

7:30 pm-9:00 pm

1 stop16h 30m

$518

CologneSan Francisco

CGN - SFO

CGNSFO

Cologne Köln/Bonn

Thu 8/28

10:15 am-5:25 pm

1 stop16h 10m

San Francisco

Sat 9/20

11:59 pm-8:25 pm

2 stops35h 26m

$519

CologneLas Vegas

CGN - LAS

CGNLAS

Cologne Köln/Bonn

Sat 9/13

10:20 am-10:50 pm

2 stops21h 30m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Sun 10/5

11:30 am-8:25 pm

2 stops23h 55m

$520

CologneSan Francisco

CGN - SFO

CGNSFO

Cologne Köln/Bonn

Fri 5/2

6:05 am-7:00 pm

1 stop21h 55m

San Francisco

Tue 5/6

1:05 pm-7:20 pm

2 stops21h 15m

$532

CologneLos Angeles

CGN - LAX

CGNLAX

Cologne Köln/Bonn

Wed 5/14

10:15 pm-2:55 pm

1 stop25h 40m

Los Angeles

Fri 5/23

9:30 pm-9:15 am

1 stop26h 45m

$539

CologneSanta Ana

CGN - SNA

CGNSNA

Cologne Köln/Bonn

Sat 5/3

6:05 am-10:00 pm

2 stops24h 55m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Wed 5/7

11:00 am-12:15 pm

2 stops16h 15m

$539

CologneLos Angeles

CGN - LAX

CGNLAX

Cologne Köln/Bonn

Wed 9/10

10:15 pm-2:55 pm

1 stop25h 40m

Los Angeles

Fri 9/19

8:05 pm-9:15 am

1 stop28h 10m

$548

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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Cologne to California?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cologne to California (average of $246). Flying from Cologne to California in June is currently the most expensive (average of $328). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from CGN to CA?

Find hourly flight availability from Cologne to California. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated April 17, 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Cologne to California as you normally would.

Rainfall in California by month

Plan your trip to California by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in California ranges from 0.0 - 3.4 inches per month. February is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 3.4 in. July is typically the driest time to visit California when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in California by month

Plan your trip to California by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to California, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 73.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 57.2 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing California

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to California. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to California. Reviews last updated April 17, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Austrian Airlines, SWISS and United Airlines from Cologne to California to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Entertainment

6.8

Boarding

7.6

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.6

Crew

8.1

Food

6.7

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ely,Mar 2025

VIE - PMI

Luggage at destination was not split into priorities. Had business and only got my bag after 20 minutes, almost towards the end and I was in a rush, so the "priority" was completely ignored.

Entertainment

6.8

Boarding

7.6

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.6

Crew

8.1

Food

6.7

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ely,Mar 2025

VIE - PMI

Luggage at destination was not split into priorities. Had business and only got my bag after 20 minutes, almost towards the end and I was in a rush, so the "priority" was completely ignored.

Entertainment

6.8

Boarding

7.6

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.6

Crew

8.1

Food

6.7

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ely,Mar 2025

VIE - PMI

Luggage at destination was not split into priorities. Had business and only got my bag after 20 minutes, almost towards the end and I was in a rush, so the "priority" was completely ignored.

Entertainment

6.8

Boarding

7.6

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.6

Crew

8.1

Food

6.7

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ely,Mar 2025

VIE - PMI

Luggage at destination was not split into priorities. Had business and only got my bag after 20 minutes, almost towards the end and I was in a rush, so the "priority" was completely ignored.

Entertainment

6.8

Boarding

7.6

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.6

Crew

8.1

Food

6.7

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ely,Mar 2025

VIE - PMI

Luggage at destination was not split into priorities. Had business and only got my bag after 20 minutes, almost towards the end and I was in a rush, so the "priority" was completely ignored.

Entertainment

6.8

Boarding

7.6

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.6

Crew

8.1

Food

6.7

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ely,Mar 2025

VIE - PMI

Luggage at destination was not split into priorities. Had business and only got my bag after 20 minutes, almost towards the end and I was in a rush, so the "priority" was completely ignored.

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Cologne to California?

    Most people fly from Cologne Köln/Bonn (CGN) if they book a flight from Cologne to California. Cologne Köln/Bonn is conveniently located just 9.5 mi from Cologne’s city center.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Cologne to California one-way?

    $602 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Lufthansa. You may also be able to find cheap deals on British Airways and American Airlines, with prices starting from $650 and $835, respectively.

  • What are the most popular routes from Cologne to California?

  • Can I find deals for flights from Cologne to California that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Cologne to California flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

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    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Cologne to California by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Cologne to California?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cologne to California (average of $246). Flying from Cologne to California in June is currently the most expensive (average of $328). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 2 airlines flying from Cologne to California

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
British AirwaysCheapest$508Average$619FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
LufthansaCheapest$573Average$862FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%

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