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$361+ Cheap flights from Germany 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 10/14. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
FRA — LAX
Oct 15 — Oct 221
Wed 10/15
Wed 10/22
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Germany to California

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Germany to California flight deals. Data was last updated September 15, 2025.

Round-trip from

$557
(Gotogate)

One-way from

$361
(Expedia)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$709

Good round-trip deal

$602 or less

Good one-way deal

$410 or less
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Cheapest flights from Germany to California
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Germany to California. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on September 15, 2025.

This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. 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.
Thu 10/237:45 amBER - LAX
2 stops20h 13mAir Canada
Thu 11/68:45 amLAX - BER
2 stops19h 05mAir Canada
Deal found 9/13$557
This Flightnetwork deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. 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 Flightnetwork is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/87:45 amBER - LAX
2 stops17h 23mAir Canada
Wed 10/228:05 amLAX - BER
2 stops16h 20mAir Canada
Deal found 9/13$558
This Flysmarter deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. 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 9/189:55 amFRA - SJC
2 stops20h 23mAir Canada
Wed 10/16:30 amSJC - FRA
2 stops16h 40mAir Canada
Deal found 9/13$558
This Billigflug deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 10/1611:05 amBER - LAX
1 stop18h 10mMultiple Airlines
Sat 11/87:30 pmLAX - BER
1 stop14h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/15$560
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. 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 11/86:00 amBER - LAX
1 stop18h 00mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
Sat 11/154:45 pmLAX - BER
1 stop34h 15mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
Deal found 9/13$561
This Billigflug deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. 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.
Wed 10/87:15 amBER - LAX
1 stop14h 45mLufthansa
Wed 10/225:30 pmLAX - BER
1 stop14h 35mLufthansa
Deal found 9/13$562
This Billigflug deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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.
Mon 10/67:45 amBER - LAX
1 stop14h 15mLufthansa
Tue 10/215:30 pmLAX - BER
1 stop14h 35mLufthansa
Deal found 9/14$563
This Flighttix deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. 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.
Wed 10/297:40 amBER - LAX
1 stop14h 25mMultiple Airlines
Wed 11/57:10 pmLAX - BER
1 stop13h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/13$566
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. 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.
Thu 11/136:40 amBER - LAX
2 stops23h 28mAir Canada
Sun 11/237:45 amLAX - BER
2 stops21h 20mAir Canada
Deal found 9/13$567
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 10/178:15 amFRA - SJC
2 stops21h 51mUnited Airlines
Fri 12/54:00 pmSJC - FRA
2 stops32h 55mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/14$567
This Billigflug deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. 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 10/311:45 amBER - LAX
2 stops19h 50mMultiple Airlines
Sun 10/125:30 pmLAX - BER
1 stop18h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/13$568
This Billigflug deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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.
Wed 10/19:45 amBER - LAX
2 stops19h 29mMultiple Airlines
Sat 10/115:30 pmLAX - BER
1 stop14h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/14$569

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Germany 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 September 15, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Germany to California that are best for you.

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Germany

Fly to

California

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Depart

Return

Price

Frankfurt am MainSan Jose

FRA - SJC

FRASJC

Frankfurt am Main

Fri 10/17

8:15 am-9:06 pm

2 stops21h 51m

San Jose

Wed 12/3

12:40 pm-11:30 am

1 stop13h 50m

$567

Frankfurt am MainSan Jose

FRA - SJC

FRASJC

Frankfurt am Main

Wed 10/15

11:20 am-5:17 pm

1 stop14h 57m

San Jose

Sat 12/6

12:40 pm-11:30 am

1 stop13h 50m

$570

Frankfurt am MainSan Jose

FRA - SJC

FRASJC

Frankfurt am Main

Fri 10/17

12:40 pm-10:24 pm

1 stop18h 44m

San Jose

Mon 12/1

6:40 pm-9:20 am

1 stop29h 40m

$570

Frankfurt am MainSan Jose

FRA - SJC

FRASJC

Frankfurt am Main

Fri 10/17

12:40 pm-10:24 pm

1 stop18h 44m

San Jose

Sat 12/6

8:45 am-9:20 am

1 stop15h 35m

$570

Frankfurt am MainSan Jose

FRA - SJC

FRASJC

Frankfurt am Main

Fri 9/26

11:20 am-5:17 pm

1 stop14h 57m

San Jose

Sun 10/12

3:55 pm-6:30 am

2 stops29h 35m

$570

Frankfurt am MainLas Vegas

FRA - LAS

FRALAS

Frankfurt am Main

Wed 2/4

10:15 am-8:00 pm

1 stop18h 45m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Sat 2/14

2:38 pm-8:15 pm

2 stops20h 37m

$576

Frankfurt am MainLas Vegas

FRA - LAS

FRALAS

Frankfurt am Main

Sun 11/9

10:50 am-8:38 pm

1 stop18h 48m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Sat 11/15

12:00 pm-10:00 pm

2 stops25h 00m

$576

Frankfurt am MainLas Vegas

FRA - LAS

FRALAS

Frankfurt am Main

Mon 2/16

10:50 am-6:13 pm

1 stop16h 23m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Sun 2/22

7:06 am-2:05 pm

2 stops21h 59m

$576

Frankfurt am MainLas Vegas

FRA - LAS

FRALAS

Frankfurt am Main

Fri 2/13

10:50 am-7:57 pm

1 stop18h 07m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Fri 2/20

10:18 am-3:40 pm

2 stops20h 22m

$577

BerlinLos Angeles

BER - LAX

BERLAX

Berlin Brandenburg

Wed 11/12

7:40 am-1:05 pm

1 stop14h 25m

Los Angeles

Mon 12/1

7:10 pm-5:50 pm

1 stop13h 40m

$581

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Best time to book a flight from Germany to California

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

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Germany to California (average of $246). Flying from Germany to California in March is currently the most expensive (average of $325). 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 DE to CA?

Find hourly flight availability from Germany 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 September 15, 2025.

When flying from Germany to California, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Weekly flight availability from Germany to California

Explore weekly flight availability from Germany to California. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated September 15, 2025.

The most flights from DE0 to USCA are scheduled on a Thursday (12 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (7 on average).

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 September 15, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Germany to California, such as Scandinavian Airlines, United Airlines, and Lufthansa. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Scandinavian Airlines
7.4
Good
1,484 reviews

Food

6.7

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

6.7

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Kent,Aug 2025

CPH - SEA

When I got to Copenhagen, my two suitcases were missing from Monday 1030. I got them back Friday after five in the afternoon. My flight from Copenhagen to Seattle did not make the connection from Seattle to Honolulu
Scandinavian Airlines
7.4
Good
1,484 reviews
Scandinavian Airlines
7.4
Good
1,484 reviews

Food

6.7

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

6.7

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Kent,Aug 2025

CPH - SEA

When I got to Copenhagen, my two suitcases were missing from Monday 1030. I got them back Friday after five in the afternoon. My flight from Copenhagen to Seattle did not make the connection from Seattle to Honolulu
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,931 reviews
Scandinavian Airlines
7.4
Good
1,484 reviews

Food

6.7

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

6.7

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Kent,Aug 2025

CPH - SEA

When I got to Copenhagen, my two suitcases were missing from Monday 1030. I got them back Friday after five in the afternoon. My flight from Copenhagen to Seattle did not make the connection from Seattle to Honolulu
Lufthansa
6.8
Okay
7,409 reviews
Scandinavian Airlines
7.4
Good
1,484 reviews

Food

6.7

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

6.7

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Kent,Aug 2025

CPH - SEA

When I got to Copenhagen, my two suitcases were missing from Monday 1030. I got them back Friday after five in the afternoon. My flight from Copenhagen to Seattle did not make the connection from Seattle to Honolulu
British Airways
6.7
Okay
7,361 reviews
Scandinavian Airlines
7.4
Good
1,484 reviews

Food

6.7

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

6.7

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Kent,Aug 2025

CPH - SEA

When I got to Copenhagen, my two suitcases were missing from Monday 1030. I got them back Friday after five in the afternoon. My flight from Copenhagen to Seattle did not make the connection from Seattle to Honolulu
Condor
6.3
Okay
364 reviews
Scandinavian Airlines
7.4
Good
1,484 reviews

Food

6.7

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

6.7

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Kent,Aug 2025

CPH - SEA

When I got to Copenhagen, my two suitcases were missing from Monday 1030. I got them back Friday after five in the afternoon. My flight from Copenhagen to Seattle did not make the connection from Seattle to Honolulu

Related info for your journey

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

  • How long is the flight from Germany to California?

    Airlines like United Airlines, British Airways, and SWISS fly from Germany to California in about 15h 50m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 6h 01m. There are 5680 mi between Germany and California. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $380 on Condor. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Finnair from $399 and TAP AIR PORTUGAL from $422 one-way.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Germany to California (average of $246). Flying from Germany to California in March is currently the most expensive (average of $325). 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 10 airlines flying from Germany to California

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from Germany 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 September 15, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
British AirwaysCheapest$235Average$696FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
CondorCheapest$360Average$741FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
DeltaCheapest$361Average$620FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Scandinavian AirlinesCheapest$374Average$693FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
LufthansaCheapest$422Average$735FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
Aer LingusCheapest$427Average$710FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$468Average$687FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SWISSCheapest$509Average$674FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
TAP AIR PORTUGALCheapest$510Average$792FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$511Average$794FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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