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$350+ Cheap flights from San Francisco (SFO) to Cologne (CGN)

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SFO — CGN
Feb 26 — Mar 51
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Cheap flight deals from San Francisco to Cologne

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Francisco (SFO) to Cologne (CGN). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated February 21, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$953
(Travelocity)

One-way from

$350
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$762
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Cheapest flights from San Francisco to Cologne
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Francisco to Cologne. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on February 21, 2025.

This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/68:15 amSFO - CGN
2 stops27h 20mMultiple Airlines
Mon 5/196:05 pmCGN - SFO
2 stops31h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/20$805
This Travelocity deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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 Travelocity is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 3/227:25 amSFO - CGN
2 stops19h 40mBritish Airways
Sat 3/2912:25 pmCGN - SFO
2 stops29h 16mBritish Airways
Deal found 2/20$953
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/312:40 pmSFO - CGN
1 stop20h 30mTurkish Airlines
Wed 9/177:10 pmCGN - SFO
1 stop30h 30mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 2/19$1,141
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/63:55 pmSFO - CGN
1 stop21h 25mUnited Airlines
Mon 5/196:20 amCGN - SFO
1 stop18h 50mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/20$1,154
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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 Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 11/238:35 pmSFO - CGN
1 stop13h 50mLufthansa
Sat 11/298:05 pmCGN - SFO
1 stop31h 40mLufthansa
Deal found 2/20$1,284
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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 5/51:05 pmSFO - CGN
2 stops22h 25mAmerican Airlines
Tue 5/203:30 pmCGN - SFO
1 stop31h 20mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/20$1,373
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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.
Wed 9/311:40 amSFO - CGN
2 stops20h 25mAir Canada
Wed 9/176:20 amCGN - SFO
2 stops22h 16mAir Canada
Deal found 2/19$1,447
This Austrian Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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 Austrian Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 4/68:30 amSFO - CGN
2 stops26h 10mAustrian Airlines
Sun 4/138:50 pmCGN - SFO
2 stops31h 24mAustrian Airlines
Deal found 2/20$1,673

Find flights from San Francisco to Cologne within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from San Francisco to Cologne that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated February 21, 2025.

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Price

San FranciscoCologne

SFO - CGN

SFOCGN

San Francisco

Tue 5/6

8:15 am-8:35 pm

2 stops27h 20m

Cologne Köln/Bonn

Mon 5/19

6:05 pm-4:10 pm

2 stops31h 05m

$805

San FranciscoCologne

SFO - CGN

SFOCGN

San Francisco

Sat 3/22

7:25 am-11:05 am

2 stops19h 40m

Cologne Köln/Bonn

Sat 3/29

12:25 pm-9:41 am

2 stops29h 16m

$953

San FranciscoCologne

SFO - CGN

SFOCGN

San Francisco

Tue 5/6

3:55 pm-10:20 pm

1 stop21h 25m

Cologne Köln/Bonn

Mon 5/19

6:20 am-4:10 pm

1 stop18h 50m

$1,154

San FranciscoCologne

SFO - CGN

SFOCGN

San Francisco

Mon 5/5

1:05 pm-8:30 pm

2 stops22h 25m

Cologne Köln/Bonn

Tue 5/20

3:30 pm-1:50 pm

1 stop31h 20m

$1,373

San FranciscoCologne

SFO - CGN

SFOCGN

San Francisco

Sat 3/22

2:10 pm-5:15 pm

1 stop19h 05m

Cologne Köln/Bonn

Sat 3/29

11:45 am-4:40 pm

1 stop36h 55m

$1,476

San FranciscoCologne

SFO - CGN

SFOCGN

San Francisco

Wed 5/7

9:05 pm-7:20 pm

1 stop13h 15m

Cologne Köln/Bonn

Sat 5/17

12:55 pm-7:00 pm

1 stop15h 05m

$1,527

San FranciscoCologne

SFO - CGN

SFOCGN

San Francisco

Sun 4/6

8:30 am-7:40 pm

2 stops26h 10m

Cologne Köln/Bonn

Sun 4/13

8:50 pm-7:14 pm

2 stops31h 24m

$1,673

San FranciscoCologne

SFO - CGN

SFOCGN

San Francisco

Mon 4/28

12:11 am-2:40 pm

3 stops29h 29m

$350

San FranciscoCologne

SFO - CGN

SFOCGN

San Francisco

Wed 4/2

7:20 pm-9:00 pm

1 stop16h 40m

$449

San FranciscoCologne

SFO - CGN

SFOCGN

San Francisco

Sun 4/6

7:20 pm-8:25 pm

1 stop16h 05m

$631

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Compare providers for flights from San Francisco to Cologne

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from San Francisco to Cologne in February.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on San Francisco-Cologne flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on San Francisco-Cologne flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from San Francisco-Cologne flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on San Francisco-Cologne flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for San Francisco-Cologne flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from San Francisco to Cologne

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Cologne from San Francisco with our price prediction graph.
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Travel insights for flights from San Francisco to Cologne

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from San Francisco to Cologne including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Cologne (average of $649). Flying from San Francisco to Cologne in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,497). 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 SFO to CGN?

Find hourly flight availability from San Francisco to Cologne. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated February 21, 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from San Francisco to Cologne at noon. Doing so could potentially save you 45% on the flight price compared to flying in the afternoon, which is usually more expensive.

Rainfall in Cologne by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Cologne ranges from 2.0 - 3.5 inches per month. June is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 3.5 in. February is typically the driest time to visit Cologne when rainfall is around 2.0 in.

Temperature in Cologne by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Cologne, 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 62.6 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 35.6 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Cologne

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Cologne. 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 Cologne. Reviews last updated February 21, 2025.
Austrian Airlines
7.6
Good
773 reviews

Food

6.7

Overall

7.6

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

6.7

Boarding

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jan 2025

SOF - VIE

There were a couple of mishaps, but even with them their commitment to great service is noticed. The flight to US was delayd, but they provided a small voucher for food. Then the luggage didn't arrive because was rescheduled for the flight next day . Still, it was delivered 200 miles away within hours of the landing of the flight. I give them the highest evaluation because of their desire to make it right. BTW, the food was quite economical for a long haul flight - just a sandwich.

Austrian Airlines
7.6
Good
773 reviews
Austrian Airlines
7.6
Good
773 reviews

Food

6.7

Overall

7.6

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

6.7

Boarding

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jan 2025

SOF - VIE

There were a couple of mishaps, but even with them their commitment to great service is noticed. The flight to US was delayd, but they provided a small voucher for food. Then the luggage didn't arrive because was rescheduled for the flight next day . Still, it was delivered 200 miles away within hours of the landing of the flight. I give them the highest evaluation because of their desire to make it right. BTW, the food was quite economical for a long haul flight - just a sandwich.

SWISS
7.5
Good
1,568 reviews
Austrian Airlines
7.6
Good
773 reviews

Food

6.7

Overall

7.6

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

6.7

Boarding

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jan 2025

SOF - VIE

There were a couple of mishaps, but even with them their commitment to great service is noticed. The flight to US was delayd, but they provided a small voucher for food. Then the luggage didn't arrive because was rescheduled for the flight next day . Still, it was delivered 200 miles away within hours of the landing of the flight. I give them the highest evaluation because of their desire to make it right. BTW, the food was quite economical for a long haul flight - just a sandwich.

United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,759 reviews
Austrian Airlines
7.6
Good
773 reviews

Food

6.7

Overall

7.6

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

6.7

Boarding

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jan 2025

SOF - VIE

There were a couple of mishaps, but even with them their commitment to great service is noticed. The flight to US was delayd, but they provided a small voucher for food. Then the luggage didn't arrive because was rescheduled for the flight next day . Still, it was delivered 200 miles away within hours of the landing of the flight. I give them the highest evaluation because of their desire to make it right. BTW, the food was quite economical for a long haul flight - just a sandwich.

Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
3,832 reviews
Austrian Airlines
7.6
Good
773 reviews

Food

6.7

Overall

7.6

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

6.7

Boarding

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jan 2025

SOF - VIE

There were a couple of mishaps, but even with them their commitment to great service is noticed. The flight to US was delayd, but they provided a small voucher for food. Then the luggage didn't arrive because was rescheduled for the flight next day . Still, it was delivered 200 miles away within hours of the landing of the flight. I give them the highest evaluation because of their desire to make it right. BTW, the food was quite economical for a long haul flight - just a sandwich.

American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Austrian Airlines
7.6
Good
773 reviews

Food

6.7

Overall

7.6

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

6.7

Boarding

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jan 2025

SOF - VIE

There were a couple of mishaps, but even with them their commitment to great service is noticed. The flight to US was delayd, but they provided a small voucher for food. Then the luggage didn't arrive because was rescheduled for the flight next day . Still, it was delivered 200 miles away within hours of the landing of the flight. I give them the highest evaluation because of their desire to make it right. BTW, the food was quite economical for a long haul flight - just a sandwich.

Related info for your journey

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  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from San Francisco to Cologne round-trip?

    Flying on British Airways is currently your cheapest option to Cologne, with prices starting at $953. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Turkish Airlines and Lufthansa, with the lowest prices starting at $1,476 and $1,527, respectively. Users have found that British Airways is 31% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from San Francisco to Cologne are American Airlines ($449), British Airways ($631), and United Airlines ($746).

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

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

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    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from San Francisco to Cologne.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from San Francisco to Cologne?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Francisco to Cologne 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 San Francisco to Cologne?

    Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Cologne (average of $649). Flying from San Francisco to Cologne in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,497). 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 3 airlines flying from San Francisco to Cologne

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from San Francisco to Cologne. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated February 21, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
British AirwaysCheapest$684Average$1,848FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
United AirlinesCheapest$798Average$1,338FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
LufthansaCheapest$811Average$1,080FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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