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$450+ Cheap flights from Cologne (CGN) to San Francisco (SFO)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 3/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CGN — SFO
Nov 26 — Dec 31
Tue 11/26
Tue 12/3
1 adult, Economy
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The best prices from Cologne Köln/Bonn to San Francisco are usually found in January or February, booked 86 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Monday and return on a Saturday

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AranGrant
3 stars

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AranGrant
3 stars

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Round-trip from

$521
(Expedia)

One-way from

$450
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Cheapest flights from Cologne to San Francisco
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Cologne to San Francisco. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on November 21, 2024.

This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/76:30 pmCGN - SFO
1 stop29h 30mBritish Airways
Wed 1/155:30 pmSFO - CGN
1 stop15h 25mBritish Airways
Deal found 11/20$521
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/76:30 pmCGN - SFO
1 stop29h 30mMultiple Airlines
Wed 1/155:30 pmSFO - CGN
1 stop15h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/20$526
This Lufthansa deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. 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 Lufthansa is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/159:10 amCGN - SFO
1 stop14h 40mLufthansa
Sun 2/231:35 pmSFO - CGN
1 stop14h 10mLufthansa
Deal found 11/20$658
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. 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.
Tue 12/2412:00 pmCGN - SFO
1 stop36h 00mAmerican Airlines
Mon 1/610:25 pmSFO - CGN
2 stops27h 00mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/20$744
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. 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.
Sat 12/149:10 amCGN - SFO
1 stop14h 40mUnited Airlines
Sun 2/231:35 pmSFO - CGN
1 stop14h 10mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/20$786
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/256:45 amCGN - SFO
2 stops23h 57mAir Canada
Mon 12/28:30 amSFO - CGN
2 stops24h 40mAir Canada
Deal found 11/20$806
This TAP AIR PORTUGAL deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. 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 TAP AIR PORTUGAL is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/191:25 pmCGN - SFO
2 stops35h 50mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
Sat 1/114:40 pmSFO - CGN
2 stops39h 30mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
Deal found 11/20$1,123
This Turkish Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. 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 Turkish Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/236:15 pmCGN - SFO
1 stop25h 50mTurkish Airlines
Mon 1/66:50 pmSFO - CGN
1 stop37h 25mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 11/20$1,214

Find flights from Cologne to San Francisco within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Cologne to San Francisco 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 2,629,791 searches. Data last updated November 21, 2024.

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CologneSan Francisco

CGN - SFO

CGNSFO

Cologne Köln/Bonn

Sat 12/7

6:30 pm-3:00 pm

1 stop29h 30m

San Francisco

Wed 1/15

5:30 pm-5:55 pm

1 stop15h 25m

$521

CologneSan Francisco

CGN - SFO

CGNSFO

Cologne Köln/Bonn

Thu 1/16

11:35 am-6:30 pm

1 stop15h 55m

San Francisco

Wed 1/29

10:18 am-5:55 pm

2 stops22h 37m

$537

CologneSan Francisco

CGN - SFO

CGNSFO

Cologne Köln/Bonn

Tue 12/24

12:00 pm-3:00 pm

1 stop36h 00m

San Francisco

Thu 1/9

5:30 pm-5:35 pm

1 stop15h 05m

$558

CologneSan Francisco

CGN - SFO

CGNSFO

Cologne Köln/Bonn

Sun 1/12

9:10 am-9:42 pm

2 stops21h 32m

San Francisco

Sat 1/25

8:30 am-6:10 pm

2 stops24h 40m

$602

CologneSan Francisco

CGN - SFO

CGNSFO

Cologne Köln/Bonn

Sun 1/12

8:20 pm-8:07 pm

2 stops32h 47m

San Francisco

Sat 1/25

8:25 am-7:35 pm

2 stops26h 10m

$633

CologneSan Francisco

CGN - SFO

CGNSFO

Cologne Köln/Bonn

Sun 12/15

9:10 am-2:50 pm

1 stop14h 40m

San Francisco

Sun 2/23

1:35 pm-12:45 pm

1 stop14h 10m

$658

CologneSan Francisco

CGN - SFO

CGNSFO

Cologne Köln/Bonn

Thu 1/16

9:10 am-2:50 pm

1 stop14h 40m

San Francisco

Wed 1/29

1:35 pm-12:45 pm

1 stop14h 10m

$677

CologneSan Francisco

CGN - SFO

CGNSFO

Cologne Köln/Bonn

Thu 12/19

1:25 pm-4:15 pm

2 stops35h 50m

San Francisco

Sat 1/11

4:40 pm-5:10 pm

2 stops39h 30m

$1,123

CologneSan Francisco

CGN - SFO

CGNSFO

Cologne Köln/Bonn

Mon 12/23

6:15 pm-11:05 am

1 stop25h 50m

San Francisco

Mon 1/6

6:50 pm-5:15 pm

1 stop37h 25m

$1,214

CologneSan Francisco

CGN - SFO

CGNSFO

Cologne Köln/Bonn

Fri 3/7

6:00 am-8:10 pm

2 stops23h 10m

$450

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Compare providers for flights from Cologne to San Francisco

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 Francisco in November.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
AranGrantPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice 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 Cologne-San Francisco flights, users find the pricing of AranGrant to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. AranGrant Users can find the same prices on Cologne-San Francisco flight deals on Cheapflights vs. AranGrant >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Cologne-San Francisco flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Cologne-San Francisco flights, Cheapflights users trust AranGrant the most. AranGrant 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 Francisco 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 Francisco

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Travel insights for flights from Cologne to San Francisco

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How far ahead should I book a flight from Cologne to San Francisco?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Cologne to San Francisco. Price data was last updated on November 15, 2024.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Cologne to San Francisco, you should look to book at least 82 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cologne to San Francisco (average of $276). Flying from Cologne to San Francisco in June is currently the most expensive (average of $381). 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 Francisco by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in San Francisco ranges from 0.0 - 4.4 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.4 in. July is typically the driest time to visit San Francisco when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in San Francisco by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to San Francisco, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, September 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 51.8 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing San Francisco

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San Francisco. 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 Francisco. Reviews last updated November 21, 2024.
Austrian Airlines
7.6
Good
805 reviews

Entertainment

6.8

Comfort

7.4

Crew

8.2

Overall

7.6

Food

6.8

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

On time and easy to make connections. Needed some assistance and it was exceptional. We were taken directly to our gate. Flight itself was comfortable.

Austrian Airlines
7.6
Good
805 reviews
Austrian Airlines
7.6
Good
805 reviews

Entertainment

6.8

Comfort

7.4

Crew

8.2

Overall

7.6

Food

6.8

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

On time and easy to make connections. Needed some assistance and it was exceptional. We were taken directly to our gate. Flight itself was comfortable.

Turkish Airlines
7.4
Good
3,914 reviews
Austrian Airlines
7.6
Good
805 reviews

Entertainment

6.8

Comfort

7.4

Crew

8.2

Overall

7.6

Food

6.8

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

On time and easy to make connections. Needed some assistance and it was exceptional. We were taken directly to our gate. Flight itself was comfortable.

United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,173 reviews
Austrian Airlines
7.6
Good
805 reviews

Entertainment

6.8

Comfort

7.4

Crew

8.2

Overall

7.6

Food

6.8

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

On time and easy to make connections. Needed some assistance and it was exceptional. We were taken directly to our gate. Flight itself was comfortable.

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

Entertainment

6.8

Comfort

7.4

Crew

8.2

Overall

7.6

Food

6.8

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

On time and easy to make connections. Needed some assistance and it was exceptional. We were taken directly to our gate. Flight itself was comfortable.

TAP AIR PORTUGAL
7.1
Good
1,892 reviews
Austrian Airlines
7.6
Good
805 reviews

Entertainment

6.8

Comfort

7.4

Crew

8.2

Overall

7.6

Food

6.8

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

On time and easy to make connections. Needed some assistance and it was exceptional. We were taken directly to our gate. Flight itself was comfortable.

Related info for your journey

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

    According to our current data, British Airways ($521), American Airlines ($537), and Air Canada ($602) offers the cheapest pricing from Cologne to San Francisco. British Airways is currently priced 27% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

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

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $656 on Lufthansa. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Turkish Airlines from $896 and United Airlines from $1,847 one-way.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cologne to San Francisco (average of $276). Flying from Cologne to San Francisco in June is currently the most expensive (average of $381). 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 airline flying from Cologne to San Francisco

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LufthansaCheapest$573Average$961FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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