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$372+ Cheap flights from California to Cologne (CGN)

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 9/21. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — CGN
Jul 9 — Jul 161
Thu 7/9
Thu 7/16
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from California to Cologne

Cheapest flights from California to Cologne
Explore the most affordable flight options available from California to Cologne. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on June 9, 2026.

This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/5. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 7/277:30 am
LAX
-
CGN
3 stops29h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 8/1111:15 pm
CGN
-
LAX
3 stops31h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/5$874
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/8. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/239:40 pm
SFO
-
CGN
2 stops26h 15m
Austrian Airlines
Wed 12/28:20 pm
CGN
-
SFO
2 stops31h 54m
Austrian Airlines
Deal found 6/8$909
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/4. 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.
Sat 8/225:40 pm
SFO
-
CGN
1 stop18h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 8/2610:50 pm
CGN
-
SFO
2 stops24h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/4$912
This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/5. 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 Orbitz is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 11/89:00 am
SFO
-
CGN
2 stops18h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 11/168:10 pm
CGN
-
SFO
2 stops32h 04m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/5$914
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/5. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/99:05 pm
SFO
-
CGN
1 stop13h 25m
Lufthansa
Wed 9/231:05 pm
CGN
-
SFO
2 stops20h 54m
Lufthansa
Deal found 6/5$922
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/8. 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.
Mon 11/239:40 pm
SFO
-
CGN
1 stop25h 45m
Lufthansa
Wed 12/29:10 am
CGN
-
SFO
1 stop19h 25m
Lufthansa
Deal found 6/8$923
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/5. 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.
Sat 8/15:05 pm
LAX
-
CGN
2 stops39h 15m
Air Canada
Wed 8/261:05 pm
CGN
-
LAX
2 stops17h 32m
Air Canada
Deal found 6/5$923
This Sembo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/9. 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 Sembo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/38:15 am
LAX
-
CGN
2 stops19h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 8/198:10 pm
CGN
-
LAX
1 stop28h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/9$924
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/5. 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 8/238:15 am
LAX
-
CGN
2 stops24h 05m
Air Canada
Wed 9/98:30 am
CGN
-
LAX
2 stops22h 05m
Air Canada
Deal found 6/5$927
This United deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/8. 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 is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/810:35 pm
LAX
-
CGN
2 stops28h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 8/208:30 am
CGN
-
LAX
2 stops22h 07m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/8$928
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/5. 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.
Wed 9/301:55 pm
SFO
-
CGN
1 stop13h 30m
United Airlines
Thu 10/81:05 pm
CGN
-
SFO
1 stop14h 55m
United Airlines
Deal found 6/5$929
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/5. 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.
Mon 8/38:15 am
LAX
-
CGN
2 stops24h 05m
Air Canada
Fri 8/218:30 am
CGN
-
LAX
2 stops35h 49m
Air Canada
Deal found 6/5$930

Find flight deals from California to Cologne

Keep the following information in mind while searching for California to Cologne flight deals. Data was last updated June 9, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$874
(Mytrip)

One-way from

$372
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$1,309
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 26% potential increase in price ($401 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Customize your flight search to find flights from California to Cologne 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 June 9, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from California to Cologne that are best for you.

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Price

Cheapest round-trip

San FranciscoCologne

SFO - CGN

SFOCGN

San Francisco

Mon 11/23

9:40 pm-8:25 am

1 stop25h 45m

Cologne Köln/Bonn

Wed 12/2

9:10 am-7:35 pm

1 stop19h 25m

$923

San FranciscoCologne

SFO - CGN

SFOCGN

San Francisco

Wed 9/30

1:55 pm-5:20 pm

1 stop18h 25m

Cologne Köln/Bonn

Thu 10/8

1:05 pm-7:00 pm

1 stop14h 55m

$930

San FranciscoCologne

SFO - CGN

SFOCGN

San Francisco

Sun 11/8

1:30 pm-5:15 pm

1 stop18h 45m

Cologne Köln/Bonn

Mon 11/16

9:20 am-7:35 pm

1 stop19h 15m

$945

Los AngelesCologne

LAX - CGN

LAXCGN

Los Angeles

Tue 7/28

5:30 pm-5:20 pm

1 stop14h 50m

Cologne Köln/Bonn

Thu 8/13

8:30 am-3:15 pm

1 stop15h 45m

$947

San FranciscoCologne

SFO - CGN

SFOCGN

San Francisco

Mon 11/23

1:30 pm-12:50 pm

1 stop14h 20m

Cologne Köln/Bonn

Wed 12/2

8:20 pm-12:35 pm

2 stops25h 15m

$970

San FranciscoCologne

SFO - CGN

SFOCGN

San Francisco

Wed 8/5

2:00 pm-5:20 pm

1 stop18h 20m

Cologne Köln/Bonn

Sun 8/23

8:30 am-7:00 pm

1 stop19h 30m

$973

Los AngelesCologne

LAX - CGN

LAXCGN

Los Angeles

Thu 7/30

5:30 pm-5:40 pm

1 stop15h 10m

Cologne Köln/Bonn

Tue 8/25

8:30 am-3:15 pm

1 stop15h 45m

$973

Los AngelesCologne

LAX - CGN

LAXCGN

Los Angeles

Thu 7/30

5:30 pm-5:40 pm

1 stop15h 10m

Cologne Köln/Bonn

Mon 8/24

1:05 pm-3:15 pm

1 stop35h 10m

$984

San FranciscoCologne

SFO - CGN

SFOCGN

San Francisco

Mon 8/31

8:10 am-12:25 pm

2 stops19h 15m

Cologne Köln/Bonn

Mon 9/7

1:05 pm-7:00 pm

1 stop14h 55m

$993

San FranciscoCologne

SFO - CGN

SFOCGN

San Francisco

Mon 8/31

11:10 am-12:25 pm

2 stops16h 15m

Cologne Köln/Bonn

Mon 9/7

8:30 am-9:08 am

2 stops33h 38m

$1,001

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Best time to book a flight from California to Cologne

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Cologne (average of $521). Flying from California to Cologne in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,268). 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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  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Cologne from California?

    Located just 9.5 mi from the city center, Cologne Köln/Bonn (CGN) is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Cologne from California.

  • How long is the flight from California to Cologne?

    For as low as $930, Lufthansa can have you in Cologne from California in 18h 25m. California and Cologne are separated by a distance of 5597 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

  • What are the most popular routes from California to Cologne?

    Most travelers choose San Francisco - Cologne Köln/Bonn, Los Angeles - Cologne Köln/Bonn or Ontario - Cologne Köln/Bonn when deciding on the best route from California to Cologne.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from California to Cologne?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from California to Cologne 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 California to Cologne?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Cologne (average of $521). Flying from California to Cologne in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,268). 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 California to Cologne

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from California to Cologne. 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 June 9, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
British AirwaysCheapest$522Average$795FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
LufthansaCheapest$575Average$1,130FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%

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