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$482+ Cheap flights from Cologne (CGN) to San Francisco (SFO)

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 4/24. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CGN — SFO
Apr 2 — Apr 91
Wed 4/2
Wed 4/9
1 adult, Economy
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Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$482
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Popular in

January

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$648
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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 March 28, 2025.

This Booking.com 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/246:20 amCGN - SFO
2 stops24h 25mAir Canada
Wed 5/78:15 amSFO - CGN
2 stops17h 55mAir Canada
Deal found 3/27$482
This Billigflug 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 Billigflug is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/246:05 amCGN - SFO
1 stop21h 55mMultiple Airlines
Wed 5/711:25 amSFO - CGN
2 stops20h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/27$494
This Billigflug 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 Billigflug is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 4/2110:50 amCGN - SFO
1 stop15h 25mBritish Airways
Tue 5/63:50 pmSFO - CGN
2 stops20h 35mBritish Airways
Deal found 3/27$500
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.
Thu 5/810:15 amCGN - SFO
1 stop16h 00mAmerican Airlines
Mon 5/125:49 pmSFO - CGN
2 stops17h 41mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/27$504
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 9/176:05 amCGN - SFO
1 stop17h 25mLufthansa
Sun 10/59:05 pmSFO - CGN
1 stop13h 15mLufthansa
Deal found 3/27$610
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.
Thu 5/16:05 amCGN - SFO
2 stops26h 07mUnited Airlines
Thu 5/1511:00 pmSFO - CGN
2 stops33h 35mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/27$614
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.
Wed 9/178:25 pmCGN - SFO
2 stops26h 15mAustrian Airlines
Fri 10/38:40 amSFO - CGN
2 stops17h 10mAustrian Airlines
Deal found 3/27$857
This Turkish 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 Turkish Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/187:10 pmCGN - SFO
1 stop24h 25mTurkish Airlines
Fri 10/36:45 pmSFO - CGN
1 stop29h 45mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 3/27$929

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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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated March 28, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Cologne to San Francisco that are best for you.

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Cologne

Fly to

San Francisco

Route

Depart

Return

Price

CologneSan Francisco

CGN - SFO

CGNSFO

Cologne Köln/Bonn

Thu 4/24

6:20 am-9:45 pm

2 stops24h 25m

San Francisco

Wed 5/7

8:15 am-11:10 am

2 stops17h 55m

$482

CologneSan Francisco

CGN - SFO

CGNSFO

Cologne Köln/Bonn

Thu 4/24

6:05 am-7:00 pm

1 stop21h 55m

San Francisco

Wed 5/7

11:25 am-5:05 pm

2 stops20h 40m

$494

CologneSan Francisco

CGN - SFO

CGNSFO

Cologne Köln/Bonn

Mon 4/21

10:50 am-5:15 pm

1 stop15h 25m

San Francisco

Tue 5/6

3:50 pm-9:25 pm

2 stops20h 35m

$500

CologneSan Francisco

CGN - SFO

CGNSFO

Cologne Köln/Bonn

Thu 5/8

10:15 am-5:15 pm

1 stop16h 00m

San Francisco

Mon 5/12

5:49 pm-8:30 pm

2 stops17h 41m

$504

CologneSan Francisco

CGN - SFO

CGNSFO

Cologne Köln/Bonn

Wed 9/17

6:05 am-2:30 pm

1 stop17h 25m

San Francisco

Sun 10/5

9:05 pm-7:20 pm

1 stop13h 15m

$610

CologneSan Francisco

CGN - SFO

CGNSFO

Cologne Köln/Bonn

Thu 5/1

6:05 am-11:12 pm

2 stops26h 07m

San Francisco

Thu 5/15

11:00 pm-5:35 pm

2 stops33h 35m

$614

CologneSan Francisco

CGN - SFO

CGNSFO

Cologne Köln/Bonn

Wed 9/17

8:25 pm-1:40 pm

2 stops26h 15m

San Francisco

Fri 10/3

8:40 am-10:50 am

2 stops17h 10m

$857

CologneSan Francisco

CGN - SFO

CGNSFO

Cologne Köln/Bonn

Thu 9/18

7:10 pm-10:35 am

1 stop24h 25m

San Francisco

Fri 10/3

6:45 pm-9:30 am

1 stop29h 45m

$929

CologneSan Francisco

CGN - SFO

CGNSFO

Cologne Köln/Bonn

Wed 9/17

10:15 pm-7:29 pm

2 stops30h 14m

$808

CologneSan Francisco

CGN - SFO

CGNSFO

Cologne Köln/Bonn

Wed 9/17

10:30 am-4:40 pm

1 stop39h 10m

$983

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Deals found on 3/26

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 March.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapflightsfaresPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
oojoPrice 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 Francisco flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Cologne-San Francisco flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >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 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 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

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to San Francisco 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 Francisco

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 $398). 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 March 28, 2025.
Austrian Airlines
7.5
Good
769 reviews

Entertainment

6.7

Overall

7.5

Food

6.8

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.6

Crew

8.1

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

Entertainment

6.7

Overall

7.5

Food

6.8

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.6

Crew

8.1

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

Entertainment

6.7

Overall

7.5

Food

6.8

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.6

Crew

8.1

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.
Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
3,744 reviews
Austrian Airlines
7.5
Good
769 reviews

Entertainment

6.7

Overall

7.5

Food

6.8

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.6

Crew

8.1

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

Entertainment

6.7

Overall

7.5

Food

6.8

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.6

Crew

8.1

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

Entertainment

6.7

Overall

7.5

Food

6.8

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.6

Crew

8.1

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 Francisco round-trip?

    According to our current data, Air Canada ($482), British Airways ($500), and American Airlines ($504) offers the cheapest pricing from Cologne to San Francisco. Air Canada is currently priced 34% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

  • 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 $398). 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

Discover the top airline that operate flights from Cologne to San Francisco. 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
LufthansaCheapest$573Average$961FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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