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$394+ 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 12/24. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CGN — LAX
Nov 28 — Dec 51
Fri 11/28
Fri 12/5
1 adult, Economy
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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 October 29, 2025.

This Billigflug deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. 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 12/1312:40 pmCGN - SFO
2 stops29h 46mMultiple Airlines
Mon 12/298:40 pmSFO - CGN
1 stop28h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/28$556
This Billigflug deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. 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 12/1312:40 pmCGN - SFO
1 stop35h 20mBritish Airways
Mon 12/298:40 pmSFO - CGN
1 stop28h 30mBritish Airways
Deal found 10/28$573
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/27. 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 British Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/175:15 pmCGN - SFO
2 stops36h 13mBritish Airways
Tue 12/25:30 pmSFO - CGN
1 stop14h 00mBritish Airways
Deal found 10/27$604
This Billigflug deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. 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 12/1312:40 pmCGN - LAX
1 stop35h 40mMultiple Airlines
Fri 12/265:40 pmLAX - CGN
1 stop31h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/28$617
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. 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.
Sun 11/99:10 amCGN - SAN
2 stops19h 42mLufthansa
Sun 11/165:35 pmSAN - CGN
1 stop17h 00mLufthansa
Deal found 10/29$623
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. 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.
Sat 11/89:10 amCGN - LAX
2 stops18h 35mLufthansa
Mon 11/245:30 pmLAX - CGN
1 stop16h 25mLufthansa
Deal found 10/28$626
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/27. 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.
Sat 11/89:10 amCGN - SAN
2 stops22h 10mLufthansa
Fri 11/145:35 pmSAN - CGN
1 stop16h 25mLufthansa
Deal found 10/27$628
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/27. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/69:10 amCGN - SAN
1 stop15h 35mLufthansa
Wed 11/1211:20 amSAN - CGN
2 stops16h 30mLufthansa
Deal found 10/27$636
This Billigflug deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. 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 12/1312:40 pmCGN - LAX
1 stop35h 40mMultiple Airlines
Sun 12/285:40 pmLAX - CGN
1 stop31h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/28$636
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/1312:40 pmCGN - LAX
1 stop35h 40mAmerican Airlines
Sun 12/289:00 pmLAX - CGN
1 stop28h 05mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/28$643
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. 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.
Sat 11/159:10 amCGN - SFO
1 stop19h 25mLufthansa
Sat 11/291:30 pmSFO - CGN
1 stop20h 55mLufthansa
Deal found 10/28$647
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/1312:40 pmCGN - LAX
2 stops35h 05mAmerican Airlines
Fri 12/267:15 pmLAX - CGN
1 stop29h 30mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/28$648

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 October 29, 2025.

Most accurate provider

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3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$556
(Billigflug)

One-way from

$394
(American Airlines)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$719
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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 October 29, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Cologne to California that are best for you.

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Cologne

Fly to

California

Route

Depart

Return

Price

CologneLas Vegas

CGN - LAS

CGNLAS

Cologne Köln/Bonn

Sat 4/11

10:20 am-9:11 pm

2 stops19h 51m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Wed 4/22

2:29 pm-9:00 pm

2 stops21h 31m

$597

CologneSan Francisco

CGN - SFO

CGNSFO

Cologne Köln/Bonn

Mon 11/17

5:15 pm-8:28 pm

2 stops36h 13m

San Francisco

Tue 12/2

7:00 am-4:30 pm

2 stops24h 30m

$604

CologneSan Francisco

CGN - SFO

CGNSFO

Cologne Köln/Bonn

Mon 11/3

5:15 pm-8:56 pm

2 stops36h 41m

San Francisco

Tue 11/18

5:30 pm-4:30 pm

1 stop14h 00m

$604

CologneLas Vegas

CGN - LAS

CGNLAS

Cologne Köln/Bonn

Sat 4/11

10:20 am-8:00 pm

1 stop18h 40m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Wed 4/22

5:04 pm-9:00 pm

2 stops18h 56m

$607

CologneLas Vegas

CGN - LAS

CGNLAS

Cologne Köln/Bonn

Sat 4/11

10:20 am-8:00 pm

1 stop18h 40m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Thu 4/23

3:47 pm-9:10 pm

2 stops20h 23m

$607

CologneLas Vegas

CGN - LAS

CGNLAS

Cologne Köln/Bonn

Thu 2/19

5:05 pm-6:50 pm

1 stop34h 45m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Mon 2/23

8:55 pm-4:30 pm

1 stop34h 35m

$609

CologneLas Vegas

CGN - LAS

CGNLAS

Cologne Köln/Bonn

Fri 2/20

4:35 pm-6:50 pm

1 stop35h 15m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Sat 2/28

8:55 pm-4:30 pm

1 stop34h 35m

$611

CologneLas Vegas

CGN - LAS

CGNLAS

Cologne Köln/Bonn

Sat 2/21

5:10 pm-6:50 pm

1 stop34h 40m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Sat 2/28

8:55 pm-4:30 pm

1 stop34h 35m

$611

CologneSan Jose

CGN - SJC

CGNSJC

Cologne Köln/Bonn

Thu 2/19

5:05 pm-9:31 pm

2 stops37h 26m

San Jose

Mon 2/23

2:12 pm-4:10 pm

2 stops16h 58m

$612

CologneLas Vegas

CGN - LAS

CGNLAS

Cologne Köln/Bonn

Sun 4/26

10:15 am-9:31 pm

2 stops20h 16m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Sun 5/10

2:29 pm-8:25 pm

2 stops20h 56m

$615

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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 $419). Flying from Cologne to California in July is currently the most expensive (average of $607). 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 October 29, 2025.

When flying from Cologne to California, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the afternoon, which can drop the price by up to 39% versus a flight at noon.

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 October 29, 2025.
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
7,541 reviews

Entertainment

6.4

Boarding

7.0

Food

6.3

Overall

6.8

Comfort

6.8

Crew

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jan 2025

FRA - TPA

I had ordered a gluten-free meal through you I double triple checked that through you got screamed at by one of your representatives. She yelled at me and said that she had ordered the mail, she had chosen my seat, and made sure that all my baggage is were paid for. That was a lie. My experience with discover airlines in and of itself was GOOD but your representative was out of line did not do anything that she screamed at me and told me she did and I literally had to call the airlines myself to get my seat selected to double check on my gluten-free meal which still was not on board and to pay for my bags which I thought that I paid for all of them until I got to the airport and I still had to pay for my check back. So cheap flights I will never use you again.
Lufthansa
6.8
Okay
7,541 reviews
Lufthansa
6.8
Okay
7,541 reviews

Entertainment

6.4

Boarding

7.0

Food

6.3

Overall

6.8

Comfort

6.8

Crew

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jan 2025

FRA - TPA

I had ordered a gluten-free meal through you I double triple checked that through you got screamed at by one of your representatives. She yelled at me and said that she had ordered the mail, she had chosen my seat, and made sure that all my baggage is were paid for. That was a lie. My experience with discover airlines in and of itself was GOOD but your representative was out of line did not do anything that she screamed at me and told me she did and I literally had to call the airlines myself to get my seat selected to double check on my gluten-free meal which still was not on board and to pay for my bags which I thought that I paid for all of them until I got to the airport and I still had to pay for my check back. So cheap flights I will never use you again.
British Airways
6.7
Okay
7,487 reviews
Lufthansa
6.8
Okay
7,541 reviews

Entertainment

6.4

Boarding

7.0

Food

6.3

Overall

6.8

Comfort

6.8

Crew

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jan 2025

FRA - TPA

I had ordered a gluten-free meal through you I double triple checked that through you got screamed at by one of your representatives. She yelled at me and said that she had ordered the mail, she had chosen my seat, and made sure that all my baggage is were paid for. That was a lie. My experience with discover airlines in and of itself was GOOD but your representative was out of line did not do anything that she screamed at me and told me she did and I literally had to call the airlines myself to get my seat selected to double check on my gluten-free meal which still was not on board and to pay for my bags which I thought that I paid for all of them until I got to the airport and I still had to pay for my check back. So cheap flights I will never use you again.

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?

    British Airways, American Airlines, and Lufthansa can get you from Cologne to California in just under 18h 40m. Your travel time can differ by up to 3h 30m. The distance from Cologne to California is about 5480 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

    $394 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from American Airlines. You may also be able to find cheap deals on British Airways and Lufthansa, with prices starting from $510 and $634, respectively.

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

    Most travelers choose Cologne Köln/Bonn - Los Angeles, Cologne Köln/Bonn - Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl or Cologne Köln/Bonn - Ontario 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 $419). Flying from Cologne to California in July is currently the most expensive (average of $607). 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 October 29, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
LufthansaCheapest$422Average$613FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
British AirwaysCheapest$507Average$589FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%

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