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$440+ 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 9/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CGN — LAX
Aug 3 — Aug 101
Sun 8/3
Sun 8/10
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Cheap flight deals from Cologne to California

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Cologne to California flight deals. Data was last updated July 29, 2025.

Round-trip from

$520
(Billigflug)

One-way from

$440
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$959
From Cologne Köln/Bonn to California
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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 July 29, 2025.

This Billigflug deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/27. 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 9/410:15 amCGN - LAS
2 stops32h 52mMultiple Airlines
Thu 9/1810:42 amLAS - CGN
2 stops17h 53mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/27$520
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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 9/410:15 amCGN - LAS
2 stops20h 59mAmerican Airlines
Thu 9/188:30 amLAS - CGN
2 stops20h 05mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/29$531
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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.
Thu 8/710:15 amCGN - LAS
2 stops20h 47mBritish Airways
Mon 8/114:30 pmLAS - CGN
2 stops19h 00mBritish Airways
Deal found 7/29$533
This Billigflug deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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 9/410:15 amCGN - LAX
1 stop19h 00mMultiple Airlines
Wed 9/175:00 pmLAX - CGN
2 stops19h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/29$546
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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 9/66:05 amCGN - SAN
1 stop18h 20mLufthansa
Mon 9/152:21 pmSAN - CGN
2 stops19h 59mLufthansa
Deal found 7/29$560
This Flighttix deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/27. 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 8/2810:15 amCGN - LAX
1 stop16h 50mBritish Airways
Wed 9/104:26 pmLAX - CGN
2 stops19h 34mBritish Airways
Deal found 7/27$569
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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.
Sun 9/1410:15 amCGN - LAX
1 stop16h 50mAmerican Airlines
Tue 10/144:46 pmLAX - CGN
2 stops19h 39mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/29$571
This Billigflug deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/27. 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 9/410:15 amCGN - SAN
2 stops20h 28mMultiple Airlines
Mon 9/89:14 amSAN - CGN
2 stops20h 06mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/27$572
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. 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 British Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 11/144:35 pmCGN - ONT
2 stops34h 46mBritish Airways
Tue 11/183:08 pmONT - CGN
2 stops40h 02mBritish Airways
Deal found 7/28$579
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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 British Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/610:20 amCGN - SAN
2 stops20h 23mBritish Airways
Mon 9/1511:30 amSAN - CGN
2 stops17h 50mBritish Airways
Deal found 7/29$583
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/27. 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 9/410:15 amCGN - SAN
2 stops21h 21mAmerican Airlines
Mon 9/810:42 amSAN - CGN
2 stops18h 38mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/27$585
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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.
Wed 9/176:20 amCGN - LAX
2 stops24h 08mAir Canada
Tue 10/146:00 amLAX - CGN
2 stops26h 20mAir Canada
Deal found 7/29$587

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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 July 29, 2025.
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

CologneLas Vegas

CGN - LAS

CGNLAS

Cologne Köln/Bonn

Thu 9/4

10:15 am-10:07 am

2 stops32h 52m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Thu 9/18

10:42 am-1:35 pm

2 stops17h 53m

$520

CologneLas Vegas

CGN - LAS

CGNLAS

Cologne Köln/Bonn

Thu 9/4

10:15 am-10:14 pm

2 stops20h 59m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Thu 9/18

8:30 am-1:35 pm

2 stops20h 05m

$531

CologneLas Vegas

CGN - LAS

CGNLAS

Cologne Köln/Bonn

Mon 8/11

9:15 pm-10:49 pm

2 stops34h 34m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Tue 8/26

10:17 am-9:25 pm

2 stops26h 08m

$533

CologneLos Angeles

CGN - LAX

CGNLAX

Cologne Köln/Bonn

Thu 9/4

10:15 am-8:15 pm

1 stop19h 00m

Los Angeles

Wed 9/17

5:00 pm-9:00 pm

2 stops19h 00m

$546

CologneSan Diego

CGN - SAN

CGNSAN

Cologne Köln/Bonn

Sat 9/6

6:05 am-3:25 pm

1 stop18h 20m

San Diego

Mon 9/15

2:21 pm-7:20 pm

2 stops19h 59m

$560

CologneLos Angeles

CGN - LAX

CGNLAX

Cologne Köln/Bonn

Thu 8/28

10:15 am-6:05 pm

1 stop16h 50m

Los Angeles

Wed 9/10

4:26 pm-9:00 pm

2 stops19h 34m

$569

CologneLos Angeles

CGN - LAX

CGNLAX

Cologne Köln/Bonn

Thu 8/28

10:15 am-8:15 pm

1 stop19h 00m

Los Angeles

Wed 9/10

9:35 pm-9:00 pm

1 stop14h 25m

$571

CologneSan Diego

CGN - SAN

CGNSAN

Cologne Köln/Bonn

Thu 9/4

10:15 am-9:43 pm

2 stops20h 28m

San Diego

Mon 9/8

9:14 am-2:20 pm

2 stops20h 06m

$572

CologneSan Diego

CGN - SAN

CGNSAN

Cologne Köln/Bonn

Sat 9/6

10:20 am-9:43 pm

2 stops20h 23m

San Diego

Mon 9/15

11:30 am-2:20 pm

2 stops17h 50m

$583

CologneSan Diego

CGN - SAN

CGNSAN

Cologne Köln/Bonn

Thu 9/4

10:15 am-10:36 pm

2 stops21h 21m

San Diego

Mon 9/8

10:42 am-2:20 pm

2 stops18h 38m

$585

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

Deals found on 7/29

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Best time to book a flight from Cologne to California

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Cologne to California

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cologne to California (average of $246). Flying from Cologne to California in March is currently the most expensive (average of $326). 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.

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

Find hourly flight availability from Cologne to California. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated July 29, 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Cologne to California as you normally would.

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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 July 29, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Austrian Airlines, SWISS, and United Airlines from Cologne to California. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Austrian Airlines
7.6
Good
821 reviews

Overall

7.6

Food

6.8

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.6

Entertainment

6.8

Comfort

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dominik,Jun 2025

VIE - VNO

Good service and update all information. I feel like i wanna use it again next time
Austrian Airlines
7.6
Good
821 reviews
Austrian Airlines
7.6
Good
821 reviews

Overall

7.6

Food

6.8

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.6

Entertainment

6.8

Comfort

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dominik,Jun 2025

VIE - VNO

Good service and update all information. I feel like i wanna use it again next time
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,683 reviews
Austrian Airlines
7.6
Good
821 reviews

Overall

7.6

Food

6.8

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.6

Entertainment

6.8

Comfort

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dominik,Jun 2025

VIE - VNO

Good service and update all information. I feel like i wanna use it again next time
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,896 reviews
Austrian Airlines
7.6
Good
821 reviews

Overall

7.6

Food

6.8

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.6

Entertainment

6.8

Comfort

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dominik,Jun 2025

VIE - VNO

Good service and update all information. I feel like i wanna use it again next time
Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
3,925 reviews
Austrian Airlines
7.6
Good
821 reviews

Overall

7.6

Food

6.8

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.6

Entertainment

6.8

Comfort

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dominik,Jun 2025

VIE - VNO

Good service and update all information. I feel like i wanna use it again next time
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Austrian Airlines
7.6
Good
821 reviews

Overall

7.6

Food

6.8

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.6

Entertainment

6.8

Comfort

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dominik,Jun 2025

VIE - VNO

Good service and update all information. I feel like i wanna use it again next time

Related info for your journey

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  • 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.

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

    $784 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Lufthansa. You may also be able to find cheap deals on British Airways and American Airlines, with prices starting from $785 and $869, respectively.

  • 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cologne to California (average of $246). Flying from Cologne to California in March is currently the most expensive (average of $326). 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 July 29, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
British AirwaysCheapest$507Average$597FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
LufthansaCheapest$672Average$764FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%

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