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$528+ Cheap flights from San Diego (SAN) to Cologne (CGN)

This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 3/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SAN — CGN
Mar 11 — Mar 181
Wed 3/11
Wed 3/18
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from San Diego to Cologne

Cheapest flights from San Diego to Cologne
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Diego to Cologne. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on February 9, 2026.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/6. 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 3/126:35 pm
SAN
-
CGN
1 stop16h 20m
Lufthansa
Mon 3/165:55 pm
CGN
-
SAN
2 stops33h 53m
Lufthansa
Deal found 2/6$528
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/8. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/76:22 pm
SAN
-
CGN
2 stops16h 08m
Lufthansa
Tue 5/121:00 pm
CGN
-
SAN
2 stops18h 34m
Lufthansa
Deal found 2/8$557
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/7. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 3/45:35 pm
SAN
-
CGN
1 stop16h 20m
Lufthansa
Sun 3/89:10 am
CGN
-
SAN
1 stop15h 35m
Lufthansa
Deal found 2/7$731
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/6. 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.
Wed 2/255:35 pm
SAN
-
CGN
1 stop14h 40m
United Airlines
Sun 3/19:10 am
CGN
-
SAN
2 stops18h 38m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/6$783
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/5. 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.
Mon 3/232:11 pm
SAN
-
CGN
2 stops20h 44m
Lufthansa
Mon 3/308:10 pm
CGN
-
SAN
1 stop28h 15m
Lufthansa
Deal found 2/5$852

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FlightHub
3 stars

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FlightHub
3 stars

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Customize your flight search to find flights from San Diego 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 February 9, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Diego to Cologne that are best for you.

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San Diego

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Cologne

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San DiegoCologne

SAN - CGN

SANCGN

San Diego

Thu 3/12

6:35 pm-6:55 pm

1 stop16h 20m

Cologne Köln/Bonn

Mon 3/16

5:55 pm-7:48 pm

2 stops33h 53m

$528

San DiegoCologne

SAN - CGN

SANCGN

San Diego

Tue 4/7

6:22 pm-7:30 pm

2 stops16h 08m

Cologne Köln/Bonn

Tue 5/12

1:00 pm-10:34 pm

2 stops18h 34m

$557

San DiegoCologne

SAN - CGN

SANCGN

San Diego

Wed 3/4

5:35 pm-6:55 pm

1 stop16h 20m

Cologne Köln/Bonn

Sun 3/8

9:10 am-3:45 pm

1 stop15h 35m

$731

San DiegoCologne

SAN - CGN

SANCGN

San Diego

Wed 2/25

5:35 pm-5:15 pm

1 stop14h 40m

Cologne Köln/Bonn

Sun 3/1

1:15 pm-10:44 pm

2 stops18h 29m

$783

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Deals found on 2/6

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from San Diego to Cologne in February.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
OvagoPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 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 FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on San Diego-Cologne flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >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 FlightHub the most. FlightHub 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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Everything you need to know about your flight from San Diego to Cologne

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

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to Cologne (average of $506). Flying from San Diego to Cologne in July 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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  • How long is the flight from San Diego to Cologne?

    Airlines like Lufthansa fly from San Diego to Cologne in about 16h 20m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to . San Diego and Cologne are separated by a distance of 5738 mi.

  • 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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to Cologne (average of $506). Flying from San Diego to Cologne in July 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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