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$385+ 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 2/17. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CGN — SFO
Jan 26 — Feb 21
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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Cologne (CGN) to San Francisco (SFO). 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 January 21, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$539
(Billigflug)

One-way from

$385
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$941
Provider with most accurate pricing for Cologne Köln/Bonn-San Francisco flight deals.
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From Cologne Köln/Bonn to San Francisco
One-way flight from Cologne Köln/Bonn to San Francisco
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 15% potential increase in price ($145 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($29 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in January 2025

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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 January 21, 2025.

This Billigflug deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 Billigflug is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 3/1211:10 amCGN - SFO
1 stop16h 35mMultiple Airlines
Wed 3/2611:59 pmSFO - CGN
2 stops33h 36mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/20$539
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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.
Mon 9/229:15 pmCGN - SFO
1 stop25h 35mBritish Airways
Thu 10/94:35 pmSFO - CGN
1 stop19h 35mBritish Airways
Deal found 1/20$553
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 3/1112:00 pmCGN - SFO
1 stop15h 45mAmerican Airlines
Mon 3/2410:52 pmSFO - CGN
2 stops27h 33mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/20$554
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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 2/139:10 amCGN - SFO
1 stop18h 35mUnited Airlines
Fri 2/211:35 pmSFO - CGN
1 stop18h 35mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/21$618
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/101:25 pmCGN - SFO
1 stop14h 20mLufthansa
Tue 3/259:35 pmSFO - CGN
1 stop17h 50mLufthansa
Deal found 1/20$625
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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.
Fri 2/149:10 amCGN - SFO
2 stops20h 56mAir Canada
Thu 2/201:00 pmSFO - CGN
2 stops20h 10mAir Canada
Deal found 1/21$639
This Austrian Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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.
Thu 2/136:45 amCGN - SFO
2 stops24h 02mAustrian Airlines
Wed 2/1912:50 pmSFO - CGN
2 stops21h 45mAustrian Airlines
Deal found 1/21$818
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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.
Thu 2/611:45 amCGN - SFO
1 stop32h 20mTurkish Airlines
Mon 2/106:50 pmSFO - CGN
1 stop37h 25mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 1/21$822
This Billigflug deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 Billigflug is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 1/219:10 amCGN - SFO
2 stops38h 30mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
Sat 1/254:40 pmSFO - CGN
2 stops41h 45mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
Deal found 1/20$1,026

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CologneSan Francisco

CGN - SFO

CGNSFO

Cologne Köln/Bonn

Wed 3/12

11:10 am-7:45 pm

1 stop16h 35m

San Francisco

Wed 3/26

11:59 pm-5:35 pm

2 stops33h 36m

$539

CologneSan Francisco

CGN - SFO

CGNSFO

Cologne Köln/Bonn

Tue 3/11

12:00 pm-7:45 pm

1 stop15h 45m

San Francisco

Mon 3/24

10:52 pm-10:25 am

2 stops27h 33m

$554

CologneSan Francisco

CGN - SFO

CGNSFO

Cologne Köln/Bonn

Thu 2/13

11:35 am-10:59 pm

2 stops20h 24m

San Francisco

Thu 2/20

7:32 am-10:20 am

2 stops17h 48m

$566

CologneSan Francisco

CGN - SFO

CGNSFO

Cologne Köln/Bonn

Thu 2/13

9:10 am-6:45 pm

1 stop18h 35m

San Francisco

Fri 2/21

1:35 pm-5:10 pm

1 stop18h 35m

$618

CologneSan Francisco

CGN - SFO

CGNSFO

Cologne Köln/Bonn

Mon 3/10

1:25 pm-7:45 pm

1 stop14h 20m

San Francisco

Tue 3/25

9:35 pm-11:25 pm

1 stop17h 50m

$625

CologneSan Francisco

CGN - SFO

CGNSFO

Cologne Köln/Bonn

Fri 2/14

9:10 am-9:06 pm

2 stops20h 56m

San Francisco

Thu 2/20

1:00 pm-6:10 pm

2 stops20h 10m

$639

CologneSan Francisco

CGN - SFO

CGNSFO

Cologne Köln/Bonn

Thu 2/13

6:45 am-9:47 pm

2 stops24h 02m

San Francisco

Wed 2/19

12:50 pm-7:35 pm

2 stops21h 45m

$818

CologneSan Francisco

CGN - SFO

CGNSFO

Cologne Köln/Bonn

Mon 3/17

6:15 pm-12:05 pm

1 stop25h 50m

San Francisco

Sat 3/22

2:10 pm-5:15 pm

1 stop19h 05m

$820

CologneSan Francisco

CGN - SFO

CGNSFO

Cologne Köln/Bonn

Mon 2/17

6:35 pm-9:42 am

2 stops48h 07m

$385

CologneSan Francisco

CGN - SFO

CGNSFO

Cologne Köln/Bonn

Mon 4/14

10:50 am-10:37 pm

2 stops20h 47m

$618

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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 January.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice 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 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.

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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 January 17, 2025.

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 $405). 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 January 21, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with American Airlines and British Airways from Cologne to San Francisco to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
7.6
Good
786 reviews

Boarding

7.6

Overall

7.6

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.7

Entertainment

6.7

Reviews

1 / 10

There were a couple of mishaps, but even with them their commitment to great service is noticed. The flight to US was delayd, but they provided a small voucher for food. Then the luggage didn't arrive because was rescheduled for the flight next day . Still, it was delivered 200 miles away within hours of the landing of the flight. I give them the highest evaluation because of their desire to make it right. BTW, the food was quite economical for a long haul flight - just a sandwich.

7.6
Good
786 reviews
7.6
Good
786 reviews

Boarding

7.6

Overall

7.6

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.7

Entertainment

6.7

Reviews

1 / 10

There were a couple of mishaps, but even with them their commitment to great service is noticed. The flight to US was delayd, but they provided a small voucher for food. Then the luggage didn't arrive because was rescheduled for the flight next day . Still, it was delivered 200 miles away within hours of the landing of the flight. I give them the highest evaluation because of their desire to make it right. BTW, the food was quite economical for a long haul flight - just a sandwich.

7.4
Good
8,984 reviews
7.6
Good
786 reviews

Boarding

7.6

Overall

7.6

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.7

Entertainment

6.7

Reviews

1 / 10

There were a couple of mishaps, but even with them their commitment to great service is noticed. The flight to US was delayd, but they provided a small voucher for food. Then the luggage didn't arrive because was rescheduled for the flight next day . Still, it was delivered 200 miles away within hours of the landing of the flight. I give them the highest evaluation because of their desire to make it right. BTW, the food was quite economical for a long haul flight - just a sandwich.

7.3
Good
3,931 reviews
7.6
Good
786 reviews

Boarding

7.6

Overall

7.6

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.7

Entertainment

6.7

Reviews

1 / 10

There were a couple of mishaps, but even with them their commitment to great service is noticed. The flight to US was delayd, but they provided a small voucher for food. Then the luggage didn't arrive because was rescheduled for the flight next day . Still, it was delivered 200 miles away within hours of the landing of the flight. I give them the highest evaluation because of their desire to make it right. BTW, the food was quite economical for a long haul flight - just a sandwich.

7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
7.6
Good
786 reviews

Boarding

7.6

Overall

7.6

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.7

Entertainment

6.7

Reviews

1 / 10

There were a couple of mishaps, but even with them their commitment to great service is noticed. The flight to US was delayd, but they provided a small voucher for food. Then the luggage didn't arrive because was rescheduled for the flight next day . Still, it was delivered 200 miles away within hours of the landing of the flight. I give them the highest evaluation because of their desire to make it right. BTW, the food was quite economical for a long haul flight - just a sandwich.

7.0
Good
8,633 reviews
7.6
Good
786 reviews

Boarding

7.6

Overall

7.6

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.7

Entertainment

6.7

Reviews

1 / 10

There were a couple of mishaps, but even with them their commitment to great service is noticed. The flight to US was delayd, but they provided a small voucher for food. Then the luggage didn't arrive because was rescheduled for the flight next day . Still, it was delivered 200 miles away within hours of the landing of the flight. I give them the highest evaluation because of their desire to make it right. BTW, the food was quite economical for a long haul flight - just a sandwich.

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, American Airlines ($554), British Airways ($558), and United Airlines ($618) offers the cheapest pricing from Cologne to San Francisco. American Airlines is currently priced 28% 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?

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  • 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 $405). 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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