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$385+ 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 1/30. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CGN — LAX
Dec 18 — Dec 251
Thu 12/18
Thu 12/25
1 adult, Economy
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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 November 18, 2025.

This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/17. 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.
Wed 12/312:00 pmCGN - SJC
2 stops41h 45mBritish Airways
Sun 12/71:57 pmSJC - CGN
2 stops35h 08mBritish Airways
Deal found 11/17$584
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/17. 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.
Thu 12/49:10 amCGN - SAN
2 stops19h 42mLufthansa
Wed 12/105:35 pmSAN - CGN
1 stop16h 20mLufthansa
Deal found 11/17$626
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/18. 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 - LAS
1 stop15h 10mAmerican Airlines
Fri 12/264:56 pmLAS - CGN
2 stops31h 49mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/18$627
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/17. 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 12/141:15 pmCGN - LAX
2 stops20h 14mLufthansa
Mon 12/295:30 pmLAX - CGN
1 stop16h 25mLufthansa
Deal found 11/17$636
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/16. 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 12/139:10 amCGN - SFO
1 stop19h 25mLufthansa
Mon 12/291:30 pmSFO - CGN
1 stop20h 25mLufthansa
Deal found 11/16$656
This Flysmarter deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/18. 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 Flysmarter is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/49:10 amCGN - SAN
1 stop15h 35mMultiple Airlines
Wed 12/106:30 amSAN - CGN
3 stops20h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/18$662
This Flysmarter deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/16. 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 Flysmarter is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/246:45 amCGN - SFO
2 stops23h 05mAir Canada
Sun 12/78:25 amSFO - CGN
2 stops18h 45mAir Canada
Deal found 11/16$663
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/17. 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.
Tue 12/25:55 pmCGN - LAX
1 stop30h 20mLufthansa
Tue 12/95:30 pmLAX - CGN
1 stop14h 40mLufthansa
Deal found 11/17$663
This Flysmarter deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/18. 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 Flysmarter is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/46:45 amCGN - SAN
3 stops24h 45mAir Canada
Wed 12/106:30 amSAN - CGN
3 stops20h 40mAir Canada
Deal found 11/18$664
This Billigflug deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/18. 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.
Sun 12/149:10 amCGN - LAX
1 stop15h 05mMultiple Airlines
Mon 12/295:30 pmLAX - CGN
1 stop14h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/18$665
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/18. 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.
Sun 12/149:10 amCGN - LAX
1 stop15h 05mUnited Airlines
Mon 12/294:10 pmLAX - CGN
2 stops16h 00mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/18$667
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/16. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/241:20 pmCGN - SFO
1 stop15h 15mMultiple Airlines
Sun 12/78:25 amSFO - CGN
2 stops18h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/16$671

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 November 18, 2025.

Most accurate provider

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3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$584
(British Airways)

One-way from

$353
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$637
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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 November 18, 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

CologneSan Jose

CGN - SJC

CGNSJC

Cologne Köln/Bonn

Wed 12/3

12:00 pm-8:45 pm

2 stops41h 45m

San Jose

Sun 12/7

1:57 pm-10:05 am

2 stops35h 08m

$584

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

$626

CologneLas Vegas

CGN - LAS

CGNLAS

Cologne Köln/Bonn

Wed 2/25

5:15 pm-11:02 pm

2 stops38h 47m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Wed 3/11

2:03 pm-4:10 pm

2 stops18h 07m

$630

CologneSan Diego

CGN - SAN

CGNSAN

Cologne Köln/Bonn

Thu 12/4

9:10 am-3:45 pm

1 stop15h 35m

San Diego

Wed 12/10

5:35 pm-6:55 pm

1 stop16h 20m

$635

CologneOntario

CGN - ONT

CGNONT

Cologne Köln/Bonn

Thu 3/5

5:05 pm-1:57 pm

2 stops53h 52m

Ontario

Mon 3/9

6:46 am-4:10 pm

2 stops25h 24m

$643

CologneSanta Ana

CGN - SNA

CGNSNA

Cologne Köln/Bonn

Wed 2/4

5:15 pm-6:01 pm

2 stops33h 46m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sun 2/8

12:52 pm-4:10 pm

2 stops42h 18m

$643

CologneSan Diego

CGN - SAN

CGNSAN

Cologne Köln/Bonn

Fri 3/20

9:10 am-4:45 pm

1 stop15h 35m

San Diego

Sun 3/29

6:15 am-12:20 pm

2 stops21h 05m

$650

CologneSan Diego

CGN - SAN

CGNSAN

Cologne Köln/Bonn

Thu 12/4

6:45 am-10:30 pm

3 stops24h 45m

San Diego

Wed 12/10

6:30 am-12:10 pm

3 stops20h 40m

$664

CologneLos Angeles

CGN - LAX

CGNLAX

Cologne Köln/Bonn

Fri 3/20

9:10 am-4:15 pm

1 stop15h 05m

Los Angeles

Sun 3/29

7:00 am-12:20 pm

2 stops20h 20m

$665

CologneSan Diego

CGN - SAN

CGNSAN

Cologne Köln/Bonn

Thu 12/4

9:10 am-7:52 pm

2 stops19h 42m

San Diego

Wed 12/10

6:30 am-12:10 pm

3 stops20h 40m

$667

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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 $415). 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 November 18, 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.

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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 November 18, 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
7,576 reviews

Crew

7.6

Boarding

7.0

Food

6.3

Comfort

6.8

Entertainment

6.4

Overall

6.8

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
7,576 reviews
Lufthansa
6.8
Okay
7,576 reviews

Crew

7.6

Boarding

7.0

Food

6.3

Comfort

6.8

Entertainment

6.4

Overall

6.8

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
7,528 reviews
Lufthansa
6.8
Okay
7,576 reviews

Crew

7.6

Boarding

7.0

Food

6.3

Comfort

6.8

Entertainment

6.4

Overall

6.8

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.

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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.

  • How long is the flight from Cologne to California?

    British Airways, Lufthansa, and United Airlines can get you from Cologne to California in just under 15h 35m. Your travel time can differ by up to 26h 10m. The distance from Cologne to California is about 5738 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 - Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty, Cologne Köln/Bonn - Los Angeles or Cologne Köln/Bonn - Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl 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?

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  • 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 $415). 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 November 18, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
LufthansaCheapest$422Average$613FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
British AirwaysCheapest$507Average$589FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%

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