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$481+ Cheap flights from Cologne (CGN) to California

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 5/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CGN — LAX
Feb 28 — Mar 71
Sat 2/28
Sat 3/7
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Cologne to California

Cheapest flights from Cologne to California
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Cologne to California. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 29, 2026.

This Billigflug deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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.
Fri 5/11:00 pm
CGN
-
LAX
2 stops18h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 5/35:30 pm
LAX
-
CGN
1 stop14h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/28$550
This Billigflug deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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.
Fri 5/18:10 pm
CGN
-
LAX
1 stop28h 05m
Lufthansa
Sun 5/35:30 pm
LAX
-
CGN
1 stop14h 50m
Lufthansa
Deal found 1/28$556
This Flighttix deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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 Flighttix is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/198:40 pm
CGN
-
LAX
1 stop25h 25m
Austrian Airlines
Mon 5/253:05 pm
LAX
-
CGN
1 stop19h 50m
Austrian Airlines
Deal found 1/28$566
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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.
Sun 8/308:30 am
CGN
-
LAX
1 stop15h 45m
Lufthansa
Sun 9/135:30 pm
LAX
-
CGN
1 stop17h 00m
Lufthansa
Deal found 1/28$569
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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.
Sun 5/38:30 am
CGN
-
LAX
1 stop15h 45m
Lufthansa
Mon 5/185:30 pm
LAX
-
CGN
1 stop17h 00m
Lufthansa
Deal found 1/28$571
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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.
Tue 9/11:00 pm
CGN
-
LAX
2 stops19h 52m
United Airlines
Mon 9/148:40 am
LAX
-
CGN
2 stops18h 40m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/27$574
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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.
Fri 5/11:00 pm
CGN
-
LAX
2 stops18h 30m
United Airlines
Sun 5/37:00 am
LAX
-
CGN
2 stops20h 20m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/28$577
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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.
Sun 5/31:35 pm
CGN
-
LAX
2 stops38h 04m
Austrian Airlines
Mon 5/183:05 pm
LAX
-
CGN
1 stop19h 50m
Austrian Airlines
Deal found 1/28$578
This Billigflug deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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 5/191:00 pm
CGN
-
LAX
2 stops19h 59m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 5/253:05 pm
LAX
-
CGN
1 stop19h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/28$579
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 3/19:30 am
CGN
-
LAX
1 stop17h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 3/88:55 pm
LAX
-
CGN
1 stop27h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/27$596
This Flighttix deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 Flighttix is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 2/129:10 am
CGN
-
SFO
1 stop14h 40m
Lufthansa
Thu 2/261:30 pm
SFO
-
CGN
1 stop20h 25m
Lufthansa
Deal found 1/27$617
This Billigflug deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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.
Sat 3/145:10 pm
CGN
-
LAX
1 stop36h 15m
British Airways
Sat 3/2111:53 pm
LAX
-
CGN
2 stops32h 37m
British Airways
Deal found 1/28$620

Find flight deals from Cologne to California

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Cologne to California flight deals. Data was last updated January 29, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$550
(Billigflug)

One-way from

$481
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$612
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Cologne to California 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 January 29, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Cologne to California that are best for you.

Fly from

Cologne

Fly to

California

Route

Depart

Return

Price

CologneLos Angeles

CGN - LAX

CGNLAX

Cologne Köln/Bonn

Fri 5/1

8:10 pm-3:15 pm

1 stop28h 05m

Los Angeles

Sun 5/3

5:30 pm-5:20 pm

1 stop14h 50m

$556

CologneLos Angeles

CGN - LAX

CGNLAX

Cologne Köln/Bonn

Tue 5/19

1:00 pm-9:23 am

2 stops29h 23m

Los Angeles

Mon 5/25

10:55 am-12:20 pm

2 stops16h 25m

$577

CologneLos Angeles

CGN - LAX

CGNLAX

Cologne Köln/Bonn

Fri 5/1

1:00 pm-10:30 pm

2 stops18h 30m

Los Angeles

Sun 5/3

7:00 am-12:20 pm

2 stops20h 20m

$577

CologneLos Angeles

CGN - LAX

CGNLAX

Cologne Köln/Bonn

Mon 6/29

1:00 pm-12:30 am

2 stops20h 30m

Los Angeles

Sat 7/18

5:30 pm-7:30 pm

1 stop17h 00m

$578

CologneSan Francisco

CGN - SFO

CGNSFO

Cologne Köln/Bonn

Thu 2/12

9:10 am-2:50 pm

1 stop14h 40m

San Francisco

Thu 2/26

1:30 pm-6:55 pm

1 stop20h 25m

$617

CologneLos Angeles

CGN - LAX

CGNLAX

Cologne Köln/Bonn

Sat 3/14

5:10 pm-9:25 pm

1 stop36h 15m

Los Angeles

Sat 3/21

11:53 pm-4:30 pm

2 stops32h 37m

$620

CologneSan Jose

CGN - SJC

CGNSJC

Cologne Köln/Bonn

Thu 2/19

5:05 pm-10:11 am

2 stops50h 06m

San Jose

Mon 2/23

2:07 pm-4:30 pm

2 stops41h 23m

$621

CologneSan Francisco

CGN - SFO

CGNSFO

Cologne Köln/Bonn

Thu 4/23

1:00 pm-7:00 pm

1 stop15h 00m

San Francisco

Mon 4/27

1:45 pm-12:20 pm

1 stop13h 35m

$622

CologneSan Francisco

CGN - SFO

CGNSFO

Cologne Köln/Bonn

Thu 2/12

1:35 pm-6:55 pm

1 stop14h 20m

San Francisco

Mon 2/16

1:30 pm-12:50 pm

1 stop14h 20m

$625

CologneSan Francisco

CGN - SFO

CGNSFO

Cologne Köln/Bonn

Thu 2/12

8:40 am-9:22 pm

2 stops21h 42m

San Francisco

Thu 2/26

1:20 pm-4:20 pm

2 stops18h 00m

$626

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Best time to book a flight from Cologne to California

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

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cologne to California (average of $420). Flying from Cologne to California in July is currently the most expensive (average of $573). 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.

Reviews of airlines servicing California

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to California. 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 California. Reviews last updated January 29, 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Lufthansa and British Airways from Cologne to California. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Lufthansa
6.8
Okay
7,756 reviews

Food

6.3

Boarding

7.0

Comfort

6.8

Overall

6.8

Crew

7.6

Entertainment

6.5

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Djermouli,Dec 2025

FRA - SFO

I’m sorry the worst airline united food sales I’m diabetic plus high cholesterol pls seats it’s not comfortable plus screen tv broke I try to charge my phone don’t work I’m not flying with united airlines
Lufthansa
6.8
Okay
7,756 reviews
Lufthansa
6.8
Okay
7,756 reviews

Food

6.3

Boarding

7.0

Comfort

6.8

Overall

6.8

Crew

7.6

Entertainment

6.5

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Djermouli,Dec 2025

FRA - SFO

I’m sorry the worst airline united food sales I’m diabetic plus high cholesterol pls seats it’s not comfortable plus screen tv broke I try to charge my phone don’t work I’m not flying with united airlines
British Airways
6.7
Okay
7,705 reviews
Lufthansa
6.8
Okay
7,756 reviews

Food

6.3

Boarding

7.0

Comfort

6.8

Overall

6.8

Crew

7.6

Entertainment

6.5

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Djermouli,Dec 2025

FRA - SFO

I’m sorry the worst airline united food sales I’m diabetic plus high cholesterol pls seats it’s not comfortable plus screen tv broke I try to charge my phone don’t work I’m not flying with united airlines

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Cologne to California. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Cologne to California?

    Most people fly from Cologne Köln/Bonn (CGN) if they book a flight from Cologne to California. Cologne Köln/Bonn is conveniently located just 9.5 mi from Cologne’s city center.

  • How long is the flight from Cologne to California?

    Lufthansa, United Airlines, and British Airways can get you from Cologne to California in just under 28h 05m. Your travel time can differ by up to 8h 10m. The distance from Cologne to California is about 5703 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

    Most travelers choose Cologne Köln/Bonn - Los Angeles, Cologne Köln/Bonn - Ontario or Cologne Köln/Bonn - Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty when deciding on the best route from Cologne to California.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cologne to California (average of $420). Flying from Cologne to California in July is currently the most expensive (average of $573). 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 Cologne to California

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Cologne to California. 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 January 29, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
LufthansaCheapest$422Average$645FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
British AirwaysCheapest$507Average$589FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%

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