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$339+ Cheap flights from California to Cologne (CGN)

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 3/21. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — CGN
nov. 28 — dic. 51
vie. 11/28
vie. 12/5
1 adult, Economy
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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 octubre 29, 2025.

This Gotogate 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 11/2712:00 pmSFO - CGN
2 stops19h 20mAir Canada
mié. 12/106:45 amCGN - SFO
2 stops23h 37mAir Canada
Deal found 10/29$585
This Gotogate 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
lun. 11/248:30 amLAX - CGN
2 stops18h 40mMultiple Airlines
dom. 12/79:10 amCGN - LAX
1 stop15h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/27$588
This Orbitz 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 Orbitz is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 12/29:55 amLAX - CGN
2 stops15h 15mBritish Airways
mar. 12/911:45 amCGN - LAX
2 stops19h 34mBritish Airways
Deal found 10/28$592
This Gotogate 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 11/2712:00 pmSFO - CGN
2 stops19h 20mMultiple Airlines
mié. 12/109:10 amCGN - SFO
1 stop19h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/29$594
This Gotogate 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
lun. 11/248:30 amLAX - CGN
2 stops18h 40mAir Canada
dom. 12/79:10 amCGN - LAX
2 stops19h 17mAir Canada
Deal found 10/27$594
This Mytrip 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 11/275:30 pmLAX - CGN
1 stop16h 25mMultiple Airlines
mié. 12/36:45 amCGN - LAX
2 stops24h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/27$599
This Billigflug 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 Billigflug is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 11/2711:02 amSAN - CGN
2 stops21h 13mLufthansa
mié. 12/39:10 amCGN - SAN
1 stop15h 35mLufthansa
Deal found 10/27$603
This Mytrip 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 11/275:30 pmLAX - CGN
1 stop16h 25mMultiple Airlines
mié. 12/106:45 amCGN - LAX
2 stops24h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/29$606
This Billigflug 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 Billigflug is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 11/2710:51 amSAN - CGN
2 stops21h 24mMultiple Airlines
mié. 12/31:20 pmCGN - SAN
2 stops18h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/27$606
This Booking.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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mié. 11/1211:20 amSJC - CGN
2 stops19h 50mBritish Airways
dom. 11/164:35 pmCGN - SJC
2 stops53h 43mBritish Airways
Deal found 10/29$609
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.
mar. 12/28:20 amLAX - CGN
2 stops18h 50mMultiple Airlines
mar. 12/99:10 amCGN - LAX
1 stop15h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/28$612
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.
mié. 12/312:45 pmSAN - CGN
2 stops24h 40mMultiple Airlines
mar. 12/99:10 amCGN - SAN
1 stop15h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/27$612

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 octubre 29, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$585
(Gotogate)

One-way from

$339
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$1,390
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 7% potential price decrease ($74 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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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 octubre 29, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from California to Cologne that are best for you.

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California

Fly to

Cologne

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San FranciscoCologne

SFO - CGN

SFOCGN

San Francisco

jue. 11/27

12:00 pm-4:20 pm

2 stops19h 20m

Cologne Köln/Bonn

mié. 12/10

6:45 am-9:22 pm

2 stops23h 37m

$585

San FranciscoCologne

SFO - CGN

SFOCGN

San Francisco

jue. 11/27

12:00 pm-4:20 pm

2 stops19h 20m

Cologne Köln/Bonn

mié. 12/10

9:10 am-7:35 pm

1 stop19h 25m

$594

Los AngelesCologne

LAX - CGN

LAXCGN

Los Angeles

lun. 11/24

8:30 am-12:10 pm

2 stops18h 40m

Cologne Köln/Bonn

dom. 12/7

9:10 am-7:27 pm

2 stops19h 17m

$594

San DiegoCologne

SAN - CGN

SANCGN

San Diego

jue. 11/27

11:02 am-5:15 pm

2 stops21h 13m

Cologne Köln/Bonn

mié. 12/3

9:10 am-3:45 pm

1 stop15h 35m

$603

San JoseCologne

SJC - CGN

SJCCGN

San Jose

mié. 11/12

11:20 am-4:10 pm

2 stops19h 50m

Cologne Köln/Bonn

dom. 11/16

4:35 pm-1:18 pm

2 stops53h 43m

$609

San DiegoCologne

SAN - CGN

SANCGN

San Diego

mié. 12/3

5:35 pm-6:55 pm

1 stop16h 20m

Cologne Köln/Bonn

mar. 12/9

9:10 am-3:45 pm

1 stop15h 35m

$612

San DiegoCologne

SAN - CGN

SANCGN

San Diego

mié. 12/3

12:45 pm-10:25 pm

2 stops24h 40m

Cologne Köln/Bonn

mar. 12/9

9:10 am-3:45 pm

1 stop15h 35m

$612

Los AngelesCologne

LAX - CGN

LAXCGN

Los Angeles

jue. 11/27

2:10 pm-4:20 pm

2 stops17h 10m

Cologne Köln/Bonn

mié. 12/10

6:45 am-10:00 pm

2 stops24h 15m

$614

Los AngelesCologne

LAX - CGN

LAXCGN

Los Angeles

lun. 11/24

5:30 pm-6:55 pm

1 stop16h 25m

Cologne Köln/Bonn

dom. 12/7

9:10 am-3:15 pm

1 stop15h 05m

$617

Los AngelesCologne

LAX - CGN

LAXCGN

Los Angeles

vie. 11/28

5:30 pm-5:10 pm

1 stop14h 40m

Cologne Köln/Bonn

sáb. 12/6

9:10 am-3:15 pm

1 stop15h 05m

$620

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Best time to book a flight from California to Cologne

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

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

Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Cologne (average of $301). Flying from California to Cologne in June is currently the most expensive (average of $770). 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 octubre 29, 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from California to Cologne is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the afternoon tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the evening could potentially save you up to 22% on airfare.

What is the cheapest day to fly from California to Cologne?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from California to Cologne. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their California to Cologne flight should consider departing on Friday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from California to Cologne. 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 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.

  • How long is the flight from California to Cologne?

    For as low as $585, Air Canada can have you in Cologne from California in 19h 20m. California and Cologne are separated by a distance of 5597 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

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

    For one-way options, check prices for Air Canada. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $452. Users have also found prices from $457 and $464 on Lufthansa 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, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Cologne (average of $301). Flying from California to Cologne in June is currently the most expensive (average of $770). 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 octubre 29, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
British AirwaysCheapest$645Average$961FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
United AirlinesCheapest$658Average$984FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
LufthansaCheapest$732Average$1,485FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
American AirlinesCheapest$735Average$847FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$867Average$1,014FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%

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