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$542+ 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 4/27. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CGN — SAN
Apr 2 — Apr 91
Wed 4/2
Wed 4/9
1 adult, Economy
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FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$542
(British Airways)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

April

Average price

$596
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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 March 28, 2025.

This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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 4/279:35 pmCGN - SAN
1 stop26h 15mBritish Airways
Mon 5/54:43 pmSAN - CGN
2 stops18h 47mBritish Airways
Deal found 3/27$542
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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.
Sun 4/279:35 pmCGN - SAN
2 stops34h 53mMultiple Airlines
Mon 5/53:10 pmSAN - CGN
2 stops20h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/27$569
This Flysmarter deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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.
Wed 6/46:20 amCGN - SAN
2 stops22h 25mAir Canada
Sat 6/2110:30 pmSAN - CGN
3 stops27h 40mAir Canada
Deal found 3/27$583
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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 4/2710:15 amCGN - SAN
2 stops22h 13mAmerican Airlines
Mon 5/57:50 pmSAN - CGN
1 stop15h 40mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/27$615
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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 4/276:05 amCGN - SAN
1 stop18h 20mUnited Airlines
Mon 5/55:15 pmSAN - CGN
1 stop14h 55mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/27$696
This Lufthansa deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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 Lufthansa is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/108:35 amCGN - SAN
2 stops20h 11mLufthansa
Tue 9/307:00 amSAN - CGN
2 stops17h 55mLufthansa
Deal found 3/27$1,601
This SWISS deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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.
Thu 9/116:20 amCGN - SAN
2 stops25h 10mSWISS
Tue 9/307:00 amSAN - CGN
2 stops29h 35mSWISS
Deal found 3/27$1,608
This Austrian Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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.
Fri 9/126:30 amCGN - SAN
2 stops22h 16mAustrian Airlines
Sun 9/2810:45 amSAN - CGN
2 stops21h 40mAustrian Airlines
Deal found 3/27$1,609

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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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Depart

Return

Price

CologneSan Diego

CGN - SAN

CGNSAN

Cologne Köln/Bonn

Sun 4/27

9:35 pm-2:50 pm

1 stop26h 15m

San Diego

Mon 5/5

4:43 pm-8:30 pm

2 stops18h 47m

$542

CologneSan Diego

CGN - SAN

CGNSAN

Cologne Köln/Bonn

Sun 4/27

9:35 pm-11:28 pm

2 stops34h 53m

San Diego

Mon 5/5

3:10 pm-8:30 pm

2 stops20h 20m

$569

CologneSan Diego

CGN - SAN

CGNSAN

Cologne Köln/Bonn

Wed 6/4

6:20 am-7:45 pm

2 stops22h 25m

San Diego

Sat 6/21

10:30 pm-11:10 am

3 stops27h 40m

$583

CologneSan Diego

CGN - SAN

CGNSAN

Cologne Köln/Bonn

Sun 4/27

10:15 am-11:28 pm

2 stops22h 13m

San Diego

Mon 5/5

7:50 pm-8:30 pm

1 stop15h 40m

$615

CologneSan Diego

CGN - SAN

CGNSAN

Cologne Köln/Bonn

Sun 4/27

6:05 am-3:25 pm

1 stop18h 20m

San Diego

Mon 5/5

5:15 pm-5:10 pm

1 stop14h 55m

$696

CologneSan Diego

CGN - SAN

CGNSAN

Cologne Köln/Bonn

Wed 9/10

8:35 am-7:46 pm

2 stops20h 11m

San Diego

Tue 9/30

7:00 am-9:55 am

2 stops17h 55m

$1,601

CologneSan Diego

CGN - SAN

CGNSAN

Cologne Köln/Bonn

Thu 9/11

6:20 am-10:30 pm

2 stops25h 10m

San Diego

Tue 9/30

7:00 am-9:35 pm

2 stops29h 35m

$1,608

CologneSan Diego

CGN - SAN

CGNSAN

Cologne Köln/Bonn

Fri 9/12

6:30 am-7:46 pm

2 stops22h 16m

San Diego

Sun 9/28

10:45 am-5:25 pm

2 stops21h 40m

$1,609

CologneSan Diego

CGN - SAN

CGNSAN

Cologne Köln/Bonn

Fri 8/1

6:20 am-9:53 pm

2 stops24h 33m

$1,035

CologneSan Diego

CGN - SAN

CGNSAN

Cologne Köln/Bonn

Fri 8/1

6:05 am-3:25 pm

1 stop18h 20m

$1,038

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Compare providers for flights from Cologne to San Diego

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
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 March.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
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 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.

Best time to book a flight from Cologne to San Diego

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to San Diego from Cologne with our price prediction graph.
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Cheapflights Insights

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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cologne to San Diego (average of $286). Flying from Cologne to San Diego in March is currently the most expensive (average of $366). 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 March 28, 2025.
Austrian Airlines
7.5
Good
769 reviews

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

6.7

Boarding

7.6

Overall

7.5

Food

6.8

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.
Austrian Airlines
7.5
Good
769 reviews
Austrian Airlines
7.5
Good
769 reviews

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

6.7

Boarding

7.6

Overall

7.5

Food

6.8

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.
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,570 reviews
Austrian Airlines
7.5
Good
769 reviews

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

6.7

Boarding

7.6

Overall

7.5

Food

6.8

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.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,603 reviews
Austrian Airlines
7.5
Good
769 reviews

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

6.7

Boarding

7.6

Overall

7.5

Food

6.8

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.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Austrian Airlines
7.5
Good
769 reviews

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

6.7

Boarding

7.6

Overall

7.5

Food

6.8

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.
Air Canada
7.0
Good
8,986 reviews
Austrian Airlines
7.5
Good
769 reviews

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

6.7

Boarding

7.6

Overall

7.5

Food

6.8

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 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 $542. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Air Canada, from $583, and American Airlines, from $615. You may be able to fly from Cologne to San Diego for 13% 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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cologne to San Diego (average of $286). Flying from Cologne to San Diego in March is currently the most expensive (average of $366). 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 San Diego

Discover the top 2 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 March 28, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
British AirwaysCheapest$546Average$633FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
LufthansaCheapest$582Average$764FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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