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$640+ 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 1/16. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CGN — SAN
Jan 11 — Jan 181
Sun 1/11
Sun 1/18
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Cologne to San Diego

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 12, 2025.

This Flysmarter deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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 12/268:40 amCGN - SAN
3 stops22h 52mAir Canada
Mon 1/1912:45 pmSAN - CGN
2 stops24h 40mAir Canada
Deal found 12/10$827
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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 12/268:40 amCGN - SAN
2 stops22h 52mUnited Airlines
Mon 1/199:00 amSAN - CGN
2 stops18h 50mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/10$860
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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.
Thu 12/181:35 pmCGN - SAN
2 stops19h 40mUnited Airlines
Sun 12/2811:12 amSAN - CGN
2 stops20h 58mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/10$1,045
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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.
Thu 12/181:35 pmCGN - SAN
2 stops19h 40mUnited Airlines
Wed 12/315:35 pmSAN - CGN
1 stop14h 40mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/10$1,046
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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 Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/146:55 pmCGN - SAN
2 stops50h 08mAir Canada
Tue 1/66:05 pmSAN - CGN
2 stops43h 20mAir Canada
Deal found 12/10$1,079
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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 Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/146:55 pmCGN - SAN
2 stops50h 08mAir Canada
Thu 1/812:40 pmSAN - CGN
2 stops38h 30mAir Canada
Deal found 12/10$1,086

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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 12, 2025.

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$640
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Average price

$649
From Cologne Köln/Bonn to San Diego
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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 12, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Cologne to San Diego that are best for you.

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Cologne

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San Diego

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Return

Price

CologneSan Diego

CGN - SAN

CGNSAN

Cologne Köln/Bonn

Sun 1/25

4:35 pm-10:50 pm

2 stops39h 15m

San Diego

Sun 2/1

1:19 pm-4:30 pm

2 stops18h 11m

$640

CologneSan Diego

CGN - SAN

CGNSAN

Cologne Köln/Bonn

Sun 1/25

9:10 am-3:45 pm

1 stop15h 35m

San Diego

Sun 2/1

9:55 am-12:35 pm

2 stops17h 40m

$660

CologneSan Diego

CGN - SAN

CGNSAN

Cologne Köln/Bonn

Wed 3/11

5:15 pm-5:10 pm

1 stop31h 55m

San Diego

Thu 3/19

7:10 am-3:40 pm

2 stops24h 30m

$663

CologneSan Diego

CGN - SAN

CGNSAN

Cologne Köln/Bonn

Sun 1/25

9:10 am-3:45 pm

1 stop15h 35m

San Diego

Sun 2/1

2:11 pm-5:10 pm

2 stops17h 59m

$676

CologneSan Diego

CGN - SAN

CGNSAN

Cologne Köln/Bonn

Thu 1/15

8:40 am-12:03 pm

2 stops36h 23m

San Diego

Sat 1/31

12:45 pm-5:10 pm

2 stops19h 25m

$677

CologneSan Diego

CGN - SAN

CGNSAN

Cologne Köln/Bonn

Fri 1/16

4:35 pm-3:57 pm

2 stops32h 22m

San Diego

Fri 1/30

1:19 pm-4:20 pm

2 stops18h 01m

$687

CologneSan Diego

CGN - SAN

CGNSAN

Cologne Köln/Bonn

Sun 1/25

9:10 am-10:33 pm

3 stops22h 23m

San Diego

Sun 2/1

6:15 am-10:25 pm

3 stops31h 10m

$697

CologneSan Diego

CGN - SAN

CGNSAN

Cologne Köln/Bonn

Wed 4/15

1:35 pm-11:57 pm

3 stops19h 22m

San Diego

Wed 4/22

11:00 am-12:20 pm

2 stops16h 20m

$712

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Deals found on 12/11

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Cologne to San Diego

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

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cologne to San Diego (average of $490). Flying from Cologne to San Diego in July is currently the most expensive (average of $609). 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.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Cologne to San Diego. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • How long is the flight from Cologne to San Diego?

    Airlines like British Airways, Lufthansa, and United Airlines fly from Cologne to San Diego in about 15h 35m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 23h 40m. Cologne and San Diego are separated by a distance of 5738 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cologne to San Diego (average of $490). Flying from Cologne to San Diego in July is currently the most expensive (average of $609). 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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