Cologne

$760+ Cheap flights from San Francisco (SFO) to Cologne (CGN)

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SFO — CGN
Jan 21 — Jan 281
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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 January 16, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$760
(Gotogate)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,193
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From San Francisco to Cologne Köln/Bonn
High demand for flights, 3% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 4% potential price drop
Average for round-trip flights in January 2025

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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 January 16, 2025.

This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/16. 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 British Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 3/236:30 pmSFO - CGN
1 stop15h 55mBritish Airways
Sat 3/296:30 pmCGN - SFO
1 stop27h 20mBritish Airways
Deal found 1/16$786
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/15. 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.
Fri 2/141:40 pmSFO - CGN
2 stops19h 00mAmerican Airlines
Fri 2/2111:10 amCGN - SFO
2 stops21h 49mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/15$798
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/16. 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.
Sun 3/236:00 amSFO - CGN
2 stops20h 20mMultiple Airlines
Sat 3/296:30 pmCGN - SFO
1 stop27h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/16$828
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/16. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/74:35 pmSFO - CGN
2 stops15h 30mAir Canada
Thu 5/296:20 amCGN - SFO
2 stops22h 35mAir Canada
Deal found 1/16$1,074
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/16. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/79:05 pmSFO - CGN
1 stop17h 05mLufthansa
Mon 5/198:05 pmCGN - SFO
2 stops35h 49mLufthansa
Deal found 1/16$1,091
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/16. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 7/62:39 pmSFO - CGN
2 stops17h 31mUnited Airlines
Wed 7/168:35 amCGN - SFO
1 stop19h 25mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/16$1,528
This Austrian Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/16. 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 Austrian Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 7/71:00 pmSFO - CGN
2 stops19h 25mAustrian Airlines
Wed 7/166:30 amCGN - SFO
2 stops23h 08mAustrian Airlines
Deal found 1/16$1,737
This SWISS deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/16. 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 SWISS is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 7/77:05 pmSFO - CGN
1 stop17h 30mSWISS
Wed 7/166:20 amCGN - SFO
1 stop19h 15mSWISS
Deal found 1/16$2,752

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San FranciscoCologne

SFO - CGN

SFOCGN

San Francisco

Fri 2/14

8:30 am-11:05 am

2 stops17h 35m

Cologne Köln/Bonn

Fri 2/21

6:05 am-6:45 pm

1 stop21h 40m

$782

San FranciscoCologne

SFO - CGN

SFOCGN

San Francisco

Sun 3/23

6:30 pm-6:25 pm

1 stop15h 55m

Cologne Köln/Bonn

Sat 3/29

6:30 pm-1:50 pm

1 stop27h 20m

$786

San FranciscoCologne

SFO - CGN

SFOCGN

San Francisco

Fri 2/14

1:40 pm-5:40 pm

2 stops19h 00m

Cologne Köln/Bonn

Fri 2/21

11:10 am-11:59 pm

2 stops21h 49m

$798

San FranciscoCologne

SFO - CGN

SFOCGN

San Francisco

Wed 2/5

1:35 pm-12:45 pm

1 stop14h 10m

Cologne Köln/Bonn

Sun 2/16

9:10 am-2:50 pm

1 stop14h 40m

$799

San FranciscoCologne

SFO - CGN

SFOCGN

San Francisco

Thu 2/6

8:30 am-6:10 pm

2 stops24h 40m

Cologne Köln/Bonn

Sun 2/16

9:10 am-9:06 pm

2 stops20h 56m

$832

San FranciscoCologne

SFO - CGN

SFOCGN

San Francisco

Thu 2/6

8:35 pm-7:25 pm

1 stop13h 50m

Cologne Köln/Bonn

Sun 2/16

6:05 am-6:45 pm

1 stop21h 40m

$842

San FranciscoCologne

SFO - CGN

SFOCGN

San Francisco

Fri 2/7

6:50 pm-5:15 pm

1 stop37h 25m

Cologne Köln/Bonn

Mon 2/17

11:45 am-11:05 am

1 stop32h 20m

$1,197

San FranciscoCologne

SFO - CGN

SFOCGN

San Francisco

Mon 7/7

1:00 pm-5:25 pm

2 stops19h 25m

Cologne Köln/Bonn

Wed 7/16

6:30 am-8:38 pm

2 stops23h 08m

$1,737

San FranciscoCologne

SFO - CGN

SFOCGN

San Francisco

Mon 7/7

7:05 pm-9:35 pm

1 stop17h 30m

Cologne Köln/Bonn

Wed 7/16

6:20 am-4:35 pm

1 stop19h 15m

$2,752

San FranciscoCologne

SFO - CGN

SFOCGN

San Francisco

Thu 4/24

12:55 pm-11:10 am

1 stop13h 15m

$5,425

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Deals found on 1/15

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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 January.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*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

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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 $1,520). 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 January 16, 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 January 16, 2025.
7.6
Good
786 reviews

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Food

6.7

Boarding

7.6

Overall

7.6

Entertainment

6.7

Reviews

1 / 10

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.

7.6
Good
786 reviews
7.6
Good
786 reviews

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Food

6.7

Boarding

7.6

Overall

7.6

Entertainment

6.7

Reviews

1 / 10

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.

7.5
Good
1,598 reviews
7.6
Good
786 reviews

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Food

6.7

Boarding

7.6

Overall

7.6

Entertainment

6.7

Reviews

1 / 10

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.

7.4
Good
8,965 reviews
7.6
Good
786 reviews

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Food

6.7

Boarding

7.6

Overall

7.6

Entertainment

6.7

Reviews

1 / 10

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.

7.3
Good
3,921 reviews
7.6
Good
786 reviews

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Food

6.7

Boarding

7.6

Overall

7.6

Entertainment

6.7

Reviews

1 / 10

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.

7.0
Good
8,587 reviews
7.6
Good
786 reviews

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Food

6.7

Boarding

7.6

Overall

7.6

Entertainment

6.7

Reviews

1 / 10

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 Air Canada is currently your cheapest option to Cologne, with prices starting at $782. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by British Airways and United Airlines, with the lowest prices starting at $786 and $799, respectively. Users have found that Air Canada is 43% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • 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.

  • How can I find direct flights from San Francisco to Cologne?

    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 $1,520). 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

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
British AirwaysCheapest$684Average$1,848FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
United AirlinesCheapest$805Average$1,349FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
LufthansaCheapest$811Average$1,045FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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