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$256+ Cheap flights from California to Cologne (CGN)

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LAX — CGN
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Cheap flight deals from California to Cologne

Keep the following information in mind while searching for California to Cologne flight deals. Data was last updated luglio 31, 2025.

Round-trip from

$643
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$256
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,168
From California to Cologne Köln/Bonn
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Cheapest flights from California to Cologne
Explore the most affordable flight options available from California to Cologne. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on luglio 31, 2025.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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.
mer 8/274:30 pmLAX - CGN
1 stop21h 15mMultiple Airlines
mer 9/36:10 pmCGN - LAX
1 stop28h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/30$643
This Mytrip 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar 8/263:15 pmSFO - CGN
1 stop22h 30mMultiple Airlines
mar 9/22:20 pmCGN - SFO
2 stops33h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/29$693
This Orbitz 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 Orbitz is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar 8/194:27 pmLAX - CGN
2 stops19h 58mBritish Airways
lun 8/259:15 pmCGN - LAX
1 stop26h 40mBritish Airways
Deal found 7/28$697
This Ovago 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 Ovago is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
lun 12/14:30 pmSMF - CGN
2 stops32h 40mBritish Airways
mar 12/95:05 pmCGN - SMF
2 stops37h 26mBritish Airways
Deal found 7/29$701
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.
mer 11/195:30 pmSFO - CGN
1 stop13h 40mBritish Airways
dom 11/234:35 pmCGN - SFO
1 stop31h 25mBritish Airways
Deal found 7/28$767
This Ovago 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 Ovago is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mer 10/224:40 pmSAN - CGN
1 stop19h 20mBritish Airways
lun 10/275:15 pmCGN - SAN
2 stops32h 49mBritish Airways
Deal found 7/29$775
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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 Ovago is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mer 8/204:36 pmSNA - CGN
2 stops55h 54mBritish Airways
lun 8/259:15 pmCGN - SNA
2 stops33h 16mBritish Airways
Deal found 7/30$782
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/31. 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 Ovago is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar 9/1610:05 pmLAS - CGN
1 stop14h 20mBritish Airways
mer 9/2410:15 pmCGN - LAS
1 stop30h 40mBritish Airways
Deal found 7/31$844
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/31. 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.
dom 9/147:50 pmSAN - CGN
1 stop17h 30mMultiple Airlines
gio 10/27:40 amCGN - SAN
1 stop16h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/31$849
This FlightHub 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
dom 8/171:40 pmLAX - CGN
1 stop19h 35mTurkish Airlines
mer 8/2710:30 amCGN - LAX
1 stop20h 55mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 7/29$871
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.
lun 8/1811:59 pmONT - CGN
2 stops36h 26mBritish Airways
lun 8/259:15 pmCGN - ONT
2 stops53h 37mBritish Airways
Deal found 7/29$912
This flugladen.de 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 flugladen.de is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
ven 9/1212:52 pmSJC - CGN
2 stops17h 58mMultiple Airlines
ven 9/1912:55 pmCGN - SJC
2 stops34h 26mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/29$915

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Customize your flight search to find flights from California to Cologne 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 luglio 31, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from California to Cologne that are best for you.

Fly from

California

Fly to

Cologne

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Los AngelesCologne

LAX - CGN

LAXCGN

Los Angeles

mer 8/27

4:30 pm-10:45 pm

1 stop21h 15m

Cologne Köln/Bonn

mer 9/3

6:10 pm-2:00 pm

1 stop28h 50m

$643

San FranciscoCologne

SFO - CGN

SFOCGN

San Francisco

mar 8/26

3:15 pm-10:45 pm

1 stop22h 30m

Cologne Köln/Bonn

mar 9/2

2:20 pm-2:35 pm

2 stops33h 15m

$693

Los AngelesCologne

LAX - CGN

LAXCGN

Los Angeles

mar 8/19

4:27 pm-9:25 pm

2 stops19h 58m

Cologne Köln/Bonn

lun 8/25

9:15 pm-2:55 pm

1 stop26h 40m

$697

SacramentoCologne

SMF - CGN

SMFCGN

Sacramento Intl

lun 12/1

4:30 pm-10:10 am

2 stops32h 40m

Cologne Köln/Bonn

mar 12/9

5:05 pm-9:31 pm

2 stops37h 26m

$701

San FranciscoCologne

SFO - CGN

SFOCGN

San Francisco

mer 11/19

5:30 pm-4:10 pm

1 stop13h 40m

Cologne Köln/Bonn

dom 11/23

4:35 pm-3:00 pm

1 stop31h 25m

$767

San DiegoCologne

SAN - CGN

SANCGN

San Diego

mer 10/22

4:40 pm-9:00 pm

1 stop19h 20m

Cologne Köln/Bonn

lun 10/27

5:15 pm-6:04 pm

2 stops32h 49m

$775

Santa AnaCologne

SNA - CGN

SNACGN

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

mer 8/20

4:36 pm-9:30 am

2 stops55h 54m

Cologne Köln/Bonn

lun 8/25

9:15 pm-9:31 pm

2 stops33h 16m

$782

Las VegasCologne

LAS - CGN

LASCGN

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

mar 9/16

10:05 pm-9:25 pm

1 stop14h 20m

Cologne Köln/Bonn

mer 9/24

10:15 pm-7:55 pm

1 stop30h 40m

$844

San DiegoCologne

SAN - CGN

SANCGN

San Diego

dom 9/14

7:50 pm-10:20 pm

1 stop17h 30m

Cologne Köln/Bonn

gio 10/2

7:40 am-2:50 pm

1 stop16h 10m

$849

Los AngelesCologne

LAX - CGN

LAXCGN

Los Angeles

mer 8/20

1:40 pm-1:50 pm

1 stop39h 10m

Cologne Köln/Bonn

mer 9/10

10:30 am-6:00 pm

1 stop40h 30m

$856

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

Deals found on 7/30

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

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Cologne (average of $649). Flying from California to Cologne in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,252). 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 CA to CGN?

Find hourly flight availability from California to Cologne. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated luglio 31, 2025.

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Reviews of airlines servicing Cologne

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Cologne. 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 Cologne. Reviews last updated luglio 31, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with SWISS, United Airlines, and Turkish Airlines from California to Cologne have to say. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,686 reviews

Crew

8.2

Boarding

7.7

Food

7.1

Overall

7.5

Entertainment

6.8

Comfort

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Elwyn,Feb 2025

MXP - ZRH

The crew and the entire experience was fantastic! Would highly recommend the company and the flight
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,686 reviews
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,686 reviews

Crew

8.2

Boarding

7.7

Food

7.1

Overall

7.5

Entertainment

6.8

Comfort

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Elwyn,Feb 2025

MXP - ZRH

The crew and the entire experience was fantastic! Would highly recommend the company and the flight
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,902 reviews
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,686 reviews

Crew

8.2

Boarding

7.7

Food

7.1

Overall

7.5

Entertainment

6.8

Comfort

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Elwyn,Feb 2025

MXP - ZRH

The crew and the entire experience was fantastic! Would highly recommend the company and the flight
Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
3,933 reviews
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,686 reviews

Crew

8.2

Boarding

7.7

Food

7.1

Overall

7.5

Entertainment

6.8

Comfort

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Elwyn,Feb 2025

MXP - ZRH

The crew and the entire experience was fantastic! Would highly recommend the company and the flight
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,686 reviews

Crew

8.2

Boarding

7.7

Food

7.1

Overall

7.5

Entertainment

6.8

Comfort

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Elwyn,Feb 2025

MXP - ZRH

The crew and the entire experience was fantastic! Would highly recommend the company and the flight
Air Canada
7.1
Good
9,842 reviews
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,686 reviews

Crew

8.2

Boarding

7.7

Food

7.1

Overall

7.5

Entertainment

6.8

Comfort

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Elwyn,Feb 2025

MXP - ZRH

The crew and the entire experience was fantastic! Would highly recommend the company and the flight

Related info for your journey

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

    Located just 9.5 mi from the city center, Cologne Köln/Bonn (CGN) is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Cologne from California.

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

    For one-way options, check prices for British Airways. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $486. Users have also found prices from $562 and $670 on Turkish Airlines and United Airlines, respectively.

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

    Most travelers choose Los Angeles - Cologne Köln/Bonn, San Francisco - Cologne Köln/Bonn or Ontario - Cologne Köln/Bonn when deciding on the best route from California to Cologne.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Cologne (average of $649). Flying from California to Cologne in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,252). 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 5 airlines flying from California to Cologne

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from California to Cologne. 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 luglio 31, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
British AirwaysCheapest$662Average$1,416FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
United AirlinesCheapest$688Average$1,180FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$735Average$847FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
LufthansaCheapest$753Average$1,272FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$854Average$1,013FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%

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