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$518+ Cheap flights from Cologne (CGN) to San Diego (SAN)

This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 3/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CGN — SAN
Dec 23 — Dec 301
Mon 12/23
Mon 12/30
1 adult, Economy
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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Cologne (CGN) to San Diego (SAN). 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 December 18, 2024.

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FlightHub
3 stars

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FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$518
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Average price

$649
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Cheapest flights from Cologne to San Diego
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Cologne to San Diego. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 18, 2024.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/209:10 amCGN - SAN
2 stops23h 48mUnited Airlines
Tue 1/75:20 pmSAN - CGN
1 stop34h 25mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/17$1,052
This Bravofly deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 Bravofly is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/3011:35 amCGN - SAN
2 stops21h 05mBritish Airways
Mon 1/610:39 pmSAN - CGN
2 stops50h 46mBritish Airways
Deal found 12/16$1,066
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/208:10 pmCGN - SAN
2 stops35h 26mLufthansa
Tue 1/75:30 pmSAN - CGN
2 stops20h 55mLufthansa
Deal found 12/17$1,080
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/306:45 amCGN - SAN
2 stops22h 55mMultiple Airlines
Mon 1/65:20 pmSAN - CGN
1 stop13h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/16$1,213
This Austrian Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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.
Tue 12/319:40 amCGN - SAN
2 stops42h 14mAustrian Airlines
Tue 1/78:15 amSAN - CGN
2 stops26h 20mAustrian Airlines
Deal found 12/16$1,318
This Flysmarter deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 Flysmarter is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/206:45 amCGN - SAN
3 stops26h 13mAir Canada
Tue 1/79:30 pmSAN - CGN
3 stops29h 35mAir Canada
Deal found 12/17$1,335

Find flights from Cologne to San Diego within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Cologne to San Diego 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 December 18, 2024.

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CologneSan Diego

CGN - SAN

CGNSAN

Cologne Köln/Bonn

Thu 3/6

6:40 pm-4:05 pm

1 stop30h 25m

San Diego

Sat 3/29

11:25 am-7:50 pm

2 stops24h 25m

$518

CologneSan Diego

CGN - SAN

CGNSAN

Cologne Köln/Bonn

Sat 1/25

12:25 pm-8:05 pm

2 stops16h 40m

San Diego

Sat 2/1

10:30 pm-6:25 pm

3 stops34h 55m

$557

CologneSan Diego

CGN - SAN

CGNSAN

Cologne Köln/Bonn

Thu 3/6

8:05 pm-3:25 pm

1 stop28h 20m

San Diego

Sat 3/29

5:15 pm-2:50 pm

1 stop13h 35m

$558

CologneSan Diego

CGN - SAN

CGNSAN

Cologne Köln/Bonn

Thu 3/6

9:10 am-12:03 pm

2 stops35h 53m

San Diego

Sat 3/29

4:04 pm-11:15 am

2 stops35h 11m

$570

CologneSan Diego

CGN - SAN

CGNSAN

Cologne Köln/Bonn

Sun 4/27

1:35 pm-12:03 pm

2 stops31h 28m

San Diego

Sat 5/10

10:25 pm-5:05 pm

3 stops33h 40m

$623

CologneSan Diego

CGN - SAN

CGNSAN

Cologne Köln/Bonn

Sun 4/27

8:50 pm-6:56 pm

2 stops31h 06m

San Diego

Sat 5/10

10:15 am-5:25 pm

2 stops22h 10m

$1,081

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Deals found on 12/17

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Cologne to San Diego in December.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 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 Cologne-San Diego flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Cologne-San Diego flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Cologne-San Diego flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Cologne-San Diego 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 Cologne-San Diego flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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Travel insights for flights from Cologne to San Diego

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

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

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cologne to San Diego (average of $266). Flying from Cologne to San Diego in March is currently the most expensive (average of $339). 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.

Rainfall in San Diego by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in San Diego ranges from 0.0 - 2.3 inches per month. February is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 2.3 in. July is typically the driest time to visit San Diego when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in San Diego by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to San Diego, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, August is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 71.6 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 San Diego

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San Diego. 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 San Diego. Reviews last updated December 18, 2024.
Austrian Airlines
7.6
Good
787 reviews

Crew

8.2

Entertainment

6.8

Boarding

7.6

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.8

Overall

7.6

Reviews

1 / 10

We are paying 200-300 Eur per flight, it is outrageous they don't offer water for free.

Austrian Airlines
7.6
Good
787 reviews
Austrian Airlines
7.6
Good
787 reviews

Crew

8.2

Entertainment

6.8

Boarding

7.6

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.8

Overall

7.6

Reviews

1 / 10

We are paying 200-300 Eur per flight, it is outrageous they don't offer water for free.

United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,059 reviews
Austrian Airlines
7.6
Good
787 reviews

Crew

8.2

Entertainment

6.8

Boarding

7.6

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.8

Overall

7.6

Reviews

1 / 10

We are paying 200-300 Eur per flight, it is outrageous they don't offer water for free.

Air Canada
7.0
Good
8,382 reviews
Austrian Airlines
7.6
Good
787 reviews

Crew

8.2

Entertainment

6.8

Boarding

7.6

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.8

Overall

7.6

Reviews

1 / 10

We are paying 200-300 Eur per flight, it is outrageous they don't offer water for free.

Lufthansa
6.8
Okay
7,091 reviews
Austrian Airlines
7.6
Good
787 reviews

Crew

8.2

Entertainment

6.8

Boarding

7.6

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.8

Overall

7.6

Reviews

1 / 10

We are paying 200-300 Eur per flight, it is outrageous they don't offer water for free.

British Airways
6.6
Okay
6,820 reviews
Austrian Airlines
7.6
Good
787 reviews

Crew

8.2

Entertainment

6.8

Boarding

7.6

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.8

Overall

7.6

Reviews

1 / 10

We are paying 200-300 Eur per flight, it is outrageous they don't offer water for free.

Related info for your journey

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

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Cologne to San Diego round-trip from $518. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Lufthansa, from $558, and United Airlines, from $570. You may be able to fly from Cologne to San Diego for 20% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cologne to San Diego (average of $266). Flying from Cologne to San Diego in March is currently the most expensive (average of $339). 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 Cologne to San Diego

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Cologne to San Diego. 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 December 18, 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$517Average$610FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
British AirwaysCheapest$527Average$633FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
LufthansaCheapest$582Average$764FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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