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Cheap flights from San Francisco (SFO) to Cologne (CGN) from $599

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 6/23. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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Jun 11 — Jun 181
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Cheap flight deals from San Francisco to Cologne

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Francisco (SFO) to Cologne (CGN). 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 June 6, 2024.

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Average price

$2,014

Round-trip from

$720
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What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from San Francisco to Cologne?

Flying to your destination on a Monday can be more expensive, but this shouldn’t discourage you from finding affordable options to get to Cologne. Check prices with Cheapflights to find a great deal for your trip.

What is the cheapest month to fly from San Francisco to Cologne?

November is one of the best times of the year to fly to Cologne from San Francisco. Prices for November average $1,280 per person but you can even find prices for as low as $556. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of June. Opting for a November flight can save you 57% on your journey compared to booking in June

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SFO to CGN?

It’s typically best to fly out from San Francisco to Cologne in the afternoon. Doing so could potentially save you 29% on the flight price compared to flying in the morning, which is usually more expensive.

Cheap San Francisco to Cologne flights in June & July 2024

Find cheap flight options from San Francisco to Cologne specifically for the months of June and July 2024. Explore affordable fares based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,050,429 searches. Prices were last updated on June 6, 2024.
These are some of the best deals we've found on flights to Cologne in 2024 at this time. Check back in a little while for more flight options.
Sun 7/71:40 pmSFO - CGN
1 stop13h 30mUnited Airlines
Fri 7/266:00 amCGN - SFO
2 stops20h 50mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/6$1,038
Sun 7/711:40 amSFO - CGN
2 stops19h 10mAir Canada
Wed 7/241:40 pmCGN - SFO
2 stops18h 41mAir Canada
Deal found 6/6$1,072
Sun 7/71:40 pmSFO - CGN
1 stop17h 10mUnited Airlines
Thu 7/258:40 amCGN - SFO
2 stops21h 01mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/6$1,128
Sun 7/711:40 amSFO - CGN
2 stops19h 10mAir Canada
Thu 7/251:40 pmCGN - SFO
2 stops18h 41mAir Canada
Deal found 6/6$1,162
Sat 7/611:10 amSFO - CGN
2 stops19h 45mUnited Airlines
Sat 7/276:00 amCGN - SFO
2 stops36h 45mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/6$1,168
Sun 7/71:40 pmSFO - CGN
1 stop13h 30mUnited Airlines
Wed 7/248:40 amCGN - SFO
2 stops20h 15mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/6$1,176
Sat 7/610:50 pmSFO - CGN
1 stop28h 20mUnited Airlines
Sat 7/276:00 amCGN - SFO
2 stops36h 45mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/6$1,193
Sun 7/71:40 pmSFO - CGN
1 stop13h 30mUnited Airlines
Thu 7/258:40 amCGN - SFO
1 stop14h 40mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/6$1,195
Sun 7/71:40 pmSFO - CGN
1 stop17h 10mUnited Airlines
Tue 7/308:40 amCGN - SFO
2 stops21h 01mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/6$1,201

San Francisco to Cologne 2024 flight deals

Discover exclusive flight deals for travel between San Francisco and Cologne in 2024. Find excellent offers based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,050,429 searches. Data last updated June 6, 2024.
These are some of the best deals we've found on flights to Cologne in 2024 at this time. Check back in a little while for more flight options.
Sat 11/211:26 pmSFO - CGN
2 stops35h 24mBritish Airways
Mon 11/117:50 pmCGN - SFO
1 stop27h 25mBritish Airways
Deal found 6/5$747
Sat 11/210:45 pmSFO - CGN
2 stops29h 20mAir Canada
Mon 11/116:35 pmCGN - SFO
2 stops33h 42mAir Canada
Deal found 6/5$754
Wed 8/213:50 pmSFO - CGN
2 stops20h 15mBritish Airways
Mon 8/2610:00 pmCGN - SFO
1 stop24h 15mBritish Airways
Deal found 6/5$867
Fri 8/162:20 pmSFO - CGN
2 stops34h 10mBritish Airways
Fri 8/2310:25 amCGN - SFO
1 stop16h 00mBritish Airways
Deal found 6/5$917
Wed 8/213:50 pmSFO - CGN
2 stops20h 15mBritish Airways
Mon 8/2610:50 amCGN - SFO
2 stops19h 00mBritish Airways
Deal found 6/5$927
Sat 11/29:45 pmSFO - CGN
1 stop28h 35mAmerican Airlines
Mon 11/1111:10 amCGN - SFO
1 stop36h 05mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/5$937
Sat 8/1011:45 pmSFO - CGN
2 stops27h 25mUnited Airlines
Sat 8/316:00 amCGN - SFO
2 stops21h 29mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/5$940
Fri 8/162:25 pmSFO - CGN
2 stops17h 55mUnited Airlines
Fri 8/238:40 amCGN - SFO
2 stops17h 56mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/5$957
Wed 8/219:05 pmSFO - CGN
1 stop13h 50mLufthansa
Mon 8/268:35 pmCGN - SFO
1 stop31h 25mLufthansa
Deal found 6/5$990

One-way flights to Cologne from San Francisco

Search for one-way flight options from San Francisco to Cologne. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Compare prices and availability to plan your one-way journey according to your preferred dates and budget. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,050,429 searches. Data last updated June 6, 2024.
Take a look at some of the one-way flights we've detected from San Francisco to Cologne. For those needing a return trip from San Francisco, there is a search form available above.
Sun 6/237:30 amSFO - CGN
2 stops30h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/6$599
Sun 6/238:30 amSFO - CGN
3 stops27h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/5$716
Sat 8/108:10 pmSFO - CGN
2 stops36h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/6$737
Thu 6/273:35 pmSFO - CGN
2 stops39h 35mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
Deal found 6/6$754
Sun 6/238:30 amSFO - CGN
3 stops24h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/6$759
Sun 6/238:10 pmSFO - CGN
1 stop17h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/5$829
Sun 6/238:10 pmSFO - CGN
1 stop17h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/6$834
Sun 6/234:45 pmSFO - CGN
2 stops17h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/5$838
Thu 7/43:15 pmSFO - CGN
2 stops22h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/5$839

Find flights from San Francisco to Cologne within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from San Francisco 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 3,050,429 searches. Data last updated June 6, 2024.

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$867 - $1,818

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San FranciscoCologne Köln/Bonn

SFO - CGN

SFOCGN

San Francisco

Wed 8/21

2 stops20h 15m

Cologne Köln/Bonn

Mon 8/26

1 stop24h 15m

$867

San FranciscoCologne Köln/Bonn

SFO - CGN

SFOCGN

San Francisco

Fri 8/16

2 stops34h 10m

Cologne Köln/Bonn

Fri 8/23

1 stop16h 00m

$917

San FranciscoCologne Köln/Bonn

SFO - CGN

SFOCGN

San Francisco

Sat 8/10

2 stops27h 25m

Cologne Köln/Bonn

Sat 8/31

2 stops21h 29m

$940

San FranciscoCologne Köln/Bonn

SFO - CGN

SFOCGN

San Francisco

Wed 8/21

1 stop13h 50m

Cologne Köln/Bonn

Mon 8/26

1 stop31h 25m

$990

San FranciscoCologne Köln/Bonn

SFO - CGN

SFOCGN

San Francisco

Sun 7/7

2 stops19h 10m

Cologne Köln/Bonn

Wed 7/24

2 stops18h 41m

$1,072

San FranciscoCologne Köln/Bonn

SFO - CGN

SFOCGN

San Francisco

Sat 7/6

1 stop32h 00m

Cologne Köln/Bonn

Sat 7/27

2 stops20h 50m

$1,334

San FranciscoCologne Köln/Bonn

SFO - CGN

SFOCGN

San Francisco

Sun 7/7

2 stops19h 10m

Cologne Köln/Bonn

Tue 7/30

2 stops19h 31m

$1,417

San FranciscoCologne Köln/Bonn

SFO - CGN

SFOCGN

San Francisco

Sat 7/6

1 stop17h 00m

Cologne Köln/Bonn

Sat 7/27

1 stop16h 35m

$1,540

San FranciscoCologne Köln/Bonn

SFO - CGN

SFOCGN

San Francisco

Sun 6/9

2 stops38h 30m

Cologne Köln/Bonn

Wed 6/26

2 stops28h 45m

$1,818

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What is the cheapest day to fly from San Francisco to Cologne?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from San Francisco to Cologne. Price data was last updated on June 2, 2024.
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Travelers seeking maximum savings on their San Francisco to Cologne flight should consider departing on Thursday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Tuesday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.
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Best time to book a flight from San Francisco to Cologne

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Temperature and rainfall in Cologne by month

Plan your trip to Cologne by taking into account the average temperature and rainfall totals by month.

CGN

Temperature

35.6 - 62.6 °F

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Cologne, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July 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 35.6 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Cologne

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Cologne. 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 Cologne. Reviews last updated June 6, 2024.
To help decide which airline to fly from San Francisco to Cologne, see what other customers have to say about British Airways, Lufthansa and Air Canada. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
SWISS
7.8
Good
1,930 reviews

Comfort

7.5

Overall

7.8

Entertainment

7.2

Food

7.4

Crew

8.4

Boarding

7.8

Reviews

1 / 10

Very crowded flight. Staff brought refreshments regularly and the food was surprisingly good. But checking was very slow and they allowed way too many people with large suitcases on board making onboarding and off-boarding very slow and chaotic.

SWISS
7.8
Good
1,930 reviews
SWISS
7.8
Good
1,930 reviews

Comfort

7.5

Overall

7.8

Entertainment

7.2

Food

7.4

Crew

8.4

Boarding

7.8

Reviews

1 / 10

Very crowded flight. Staff brought refreshments regularly and the food was surprisingly good. But checking was very slow and they allowed way too many people with large suitcases on board making onboarding and off-boarding very slow and chaotic.

Austrian Airlines
7.7
Good
1,010 reviews
SWISS
7.8
Good
1,930 reviews

Comfort

7.5

Overall

7.8

Entertainment

7.2

Food

7.4

Crew

8.4

Boarding

7.8

Reviews

1 / 10

Very crowded flight. Staff brought refreshments regularly and the food was surprisingly good. But checking was very slow and they allowed way too many people with large suitcases on board making onboarding and off-boarding very slow and chaotic.

Turkish Airlines
7.4
Good
3,718 reviews
SWISS
7.8
Good
1,930 reviews

Comfort

7.5

Overall

7.8

Entertainment

7.2

Food

7.4

Crew

8.4

Boarding

7.8

Reviews

1 / 10

Very crowded flight. Staff brought refreshments regularly and the food was surprisingly good. But checking was very slow and they allowed way too many people with large suitcases on board making onboarding and off-boarding very slow and chaotic.

United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,696 reviews
SWISS
7.8
Good
1,930 reviews

Comfort

7.5

Overall

7.8

Entertainment

7.2

Food

7.4

Crew

8.4

Boarding

7.8

Reviews

1 / 10

Very crowded flight. Staff brought refreshments regularly and the food was surprisingly good. But checking was very slow and they allowed way too many people with large suitcases on board making onboarding and off-boarding very slow and chaotic.

American Airlines
7.3
Good
14,227 reviews
SWISS
7.8
Good
1,930 reviews

Comfort

7.5

Overall

7.8

Entertainment

7.2

Food

7.4

Crew

8.4

Boarding

7.8

Reviews

1 / 10

Very crowded flight. Staff brought refreshments regularly and the food was surprisingly good. But checking was very slow and they allowed way too many people with large suitcases on board making onboarding and off-boarding very slow and chaotic.

Related info for your journey

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  • Can I find flights from San Francisco to Cologne for under $900 on Cheapflights?

    Yes, there are multiple flights from San Francisco to Cologne for under $900. The cheapest flight booked recently is on British Airways for just $867, but on average you can expect to pay $1,047.

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

    Flying on British Airways is currently your cheapest option to Cologne, with prices starting at $867. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by United Airlines and Lufthansa, with the lowest prices starting at $940 and $990, respectively. Users have found that British Airways is 32% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from San Francisco to Cologne are TAP AIR PORTUGAL ($754), United Airlines ($981), and Lufthansa ($1,046).

  • What does SFO to CGN mean?

    San Francisco Airport is SFO and Cologne Köln/Bonn Airport is CGN. These codes are created by the International Air Transport Association (IATA) and airlines use them to identify the departing and arrival airports in the flight routes they service.

  • Can I find deals for flights from San Francisco to Cologne that include extra baggage allowance?

    The amount of baggage you can bring on your San Francisco to Cologne flight depends on the airline and the type of fare you've chosen. After entering your flight details, you'll be able to view the specific baggage policies for each deal in the search results. Keep in mind that certain deals may offer additional baggage allowance.

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    Yes, Cheapflights allows you to browse and filter San Francisco to Cologne flight deals by airline. After entering your origin and destination, use the available filters to view flights offered by airlines.

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

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

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

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    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Francisco 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.

  • Can I find deals for flights from San Francisco to Cologne that allow pets onboard?

    Many airlines flying from San Francisco to Cologne offer the option to travel with pets. After selecting a flight deal, you can find more information about the airline's pet policy on their official website or by contacting the airline directly. Please note that additional fees and restrictions may apply.

  • Can I find deals on last-minute flights from San Francisco to Cologne?

    Yes, you can often find last-minute deals on San Francisco to Cologne flights on Cheapflights. However, these deals can vary and may not always be available. We recommend checking back frequently or signing up for price alerts for the most up-to-date deals.

  • How recently were the San Francisco to Cologne flight deals updated?

    The San Francisco to Cologne flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 6/5.

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

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Cologne (average of $720). Flying from San Francisco to Cologne in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,588). 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 San Francisco to Cologne

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from San Francisco 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 3,050,429 searches. Data last updated June 6, 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$863Average$1,401FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
LufthansaCheapest$918Average$1,283FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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