How long is the flight from San Diego to Cologne?

Airlines like British Airways and Lufthansa fly from San Diego to Cologne in about 16h 08m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 17m. San Diego and Cologne are separated by a distance of 5738 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Cologne ranges from 2.0 - 3.5 inches per month. June is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 3.5 in. February is typically the driest time to visit Cologne when rainfall is around 2.0 in.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Cologne, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 62.6 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 35.6 F).

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SAN to CGN?

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from San Diego to Cologne as you normally would.

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Most trusted provider : When it comes to deals on San Diego-Cologne flights, Cheapflights users trust eDreams the most. eDreams has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for San Diego-Cologne flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Can I find deals for flights from San Diego to Cologne that include hotel bookings?

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

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

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Discover carefully curated flight deals from San Diego to Cologne that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated December 23, 2025.

Wed 2/45:35 pmSAN - CGN

1 stop16h 20mMultiple Airlines

Wed 2/118:40 amCGN - SAN

2 stops36h 13mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/21

$567

Fri 2/63:12 pmSAN - CGN

2 stops16h 08mBritish Airways

Fri 2/134:35 pmCGN - SAN

2 stops38h 51mBritish Airways

Deal found 12/22

$572

Fri 2/65:35 pmSAN - CGN

1 stop16h 25mLufthansa

Fri 2/137:40 pmCGN - SAN

2 stops37h 49mLufthansa

Deal found 12/22

$592

Fri 1/305:35 pmSAN - CGN

1 stop14h 35mUnited Airlines

Tue 2/36:45 amCGN - SAN

3 stops23h 04mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/21

$881

Wed 2/45:35 pmSAN - CGN

1 stop16h 20mLufthansa

Wed 2/119:10 amCGN - SAN

1 stop15h 35mLufthansa

Deal found 12/21

$628

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Wed 1/1411:10 amSAN - CGN

2 stops16h 40mMultiple Airlines

Wed 2/47:00 amCGN - SAN

2 stops17h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/21

$3,227

Wed 1/143:12 pmSAN - CGN

2 stops15h 58mMultiple Airlines

Tue 2/39:10 amCGN - SAN

2 stops17h 18mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/21

$16,079

Fri 1/305:35 pmSAN - CGN

1 stop14h 35mUnited Airlines

Tue 2/36:45 amCGN - SAN

2 stops26h 30mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/21

$881

One-way flights from San Diego to Cologne
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Wed 5/207:40 pmSAN - CGN

1 stop32h 55mBritish Airways

Deal found 12/23

$320

Wed 5/205:15 pmSAN - CGN

2 stops19h 50mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/23

$484

Tue 1/612:10 pmSAN - CGN

2 stops19h 20mBritish Airways

Deal found 12/22

$564

Wed 1/712:15 pmSAN - CGN

2 stops18h 55mBritish Airways

Deal found 12/22

$586

Thu 1/812:40 pmSAN - CGN

2 stops24h 45mAir Canada

Deal found 12/22

$610

Fri 1/911:08 amSAN - CGN

2 stops21h 02mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/22

$617

Tue 1/611:08 amSAN - CGN

3 stops25h 07mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/22

$716

Tue 1/65:35 pmSAN - CGN

1 stop16h 20mLufthansa

Deal found 12/22

$761

Mon 1/510:30 pmSAN - CGN

2 stops28h 40mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/22

$831

Wed 1/76:15 amSAN - CGN

3 stops21h 35mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/22

$851

Thu 1/85:35 pmSAN - CGN

1 stop14h 40mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/22

$896

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Round-trip from	$567 (Mytrip)
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San DiegoCologne

SAN - CGN

SANCGN

San Diego

Wed 2/4

5:35 pm-6:55 pm

1 stop16h 20m

Cologne Köln/Bonn

Wed 2/11

8:40 am-11:53 am

2 stops36h 13m

$567

San DiegoCologne

SAN - CGN

SANCGN

San Diego

Fri 2/6

3:12 pm-4:20 pm

2 stops16h 08m

Cologne Köln/Bonn

Fri 2/13

4:35 pm-10:26 pm

2 stops38h 51m

$572

San DiegoCologne

SAN - CGN

SANCGN

San Diego

Fri 2/6

5:35 pm-7:00 pm

1 stop16h 25m

Cologne Köln/Bonn

Fri 2/13

7:40 pm-12:29 am

2 stops37h 49m

$592

San DiegoCologne

SAN - CGN

SANCGN

San Diego

Wed 2/4

5:35 pm-6:55 pm

1 stop16h 20m

Cologne Köln/Bonn

Wed 2/11

9:10 am-3:45 pm

1 stop15h 35m

$628

San DiegoCologne

SAN - CGN

SANCGN

San Diego

Fri 1/30

5:35 pm-5:10 pm

1 stop14h 35m

Cologne Köln/Bonn

Tue 2/3

6:45 am-8:49 pm

3 stops23h 04m

$881

San DiegoCologne

SAN - CGN

SANCGN

San Diego

Wed 5/20

7:40 pm-1:35 pm

1 stop32h 55m

$320

San DiegoCologne

SAN - CGN

SANCGN

San Diego

Wed 5/20

5:15 pm-10:05 pm

2 stops19h 50m

$484

San DiegoCologne

SAN - CGN

SANCGN

San Diego

Tue 1/6

12:10 pm-4:30 pm

2 stops19h 20m

$564

San DiegoCologne

SAN - CGN

SANCGN

San Diego

Thu 1/8

12:40 pm-10:25 pm

2 stops24h 45m

$610

San DiegoCologne

SAN - CGN

SANCGN

San Diego

Fri 1/9

11:08 am-5:10 pm

2 stops21h 02m

$617

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Provider	Price Accuracy	Trust Score*
Expedia	Price Accuracy2 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
eDreams	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
FlightHub	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*1 star
Ovago	Price Accuracy2 stars	Trust Score*2 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on San Diego-Cologne flights, users find the pricing of eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on San Diego-Cologne flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from San Diego-Cologne flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on San Diego-Cologne flights, Cheapflights users trust eDreams the most. eDreams has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for San Diego-Cologne flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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

Currently, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to Cologne (average of $592). Flying from San Diego to Cologne in July is currently the most expensive (average of $775). 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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How long is the flight from San Diego to Cologne?
Airlines like British Airways and Lufthansa fly from San Diego to Cologne in about 16h 08m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 17m. San Diego and Cologne are separated by a distance of 5738 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.
Can I find deals for flights from San Diego to Cologne that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on San Diego to Cologne flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from San Diego to Cologne?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from San Diego to Cologne.
Can I find deals for business class flights from San Diego to Cologne?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Diego 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 San Diego to Cologne?
Currently, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to Cologne (average of $592). Flying from San Diego to Cologne in July is currently the most expensive (average of $775). 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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