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$594+ Cheap flights from San Francisco (SFO) 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 3/26. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — CGN
Mar 28 — Apr 41
Sat 3/28
Sat 4/4
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from San Francisco to Cologne

Cheapest flights from San Francisco to Cologne
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Francisco to Cologne. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on February 26, 2026.

This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/22. 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.
Wed 4/88:10 am
SFO
-
CGN
2 stops23h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 4/1511:05 pm
CGN
-
SFO
2 stops31h 16m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/22$651
This AirNGo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/25. 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 AirNGo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/28:40 pm
SFO
-
CGN
1 stop34h 50m
British Airways
Tue 3/175:05 pm
CGN
-
SFO
1 stop34h 40m
British Airways
Deal found 2/25$694
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/22. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 2/235:30 pm
SFO
-
CGN
1 stop13h 40m
British Airways
Mon 3/25:15 pm
CGN
-
SFO
1 stop30h 45m
British Airways
Deal found 2/22$709
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/22. 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.
Sun 4/197:40 pm
SFO
-
CGN
1 stop31h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 4/2710:10 pm
CGN
-
SFO
2 stops27h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/22$737
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/22. 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.
Sun 4/197:40 pm
SFO
-
CGN
1 stop31h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 4/2811:05 pm
CGN
-
SFO
2 stops50h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/22$754
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/22. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 2/235:30 pm
SFO
-
CGN
1 stop13h 40m
British Airways
Sun 3/14:35 pm
CGN
-
SFO
1 stop31h 25m
British Airways
Deal found 2/22$759
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/22. 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.
Sun 4/199:05 pm
SFO
-
CGN
1 stop13h 25m
Lufthansa
Tue 4/281:05 pm
CGN
-
SFO
1 stop14h 55m
Lufthansa
Deal found 2/22$770
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/23. 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 3/238:30 am
SFO
-
CGN
2 stops20h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 3/308:10 pm
CGN
-
SFO
2 stops38h 07m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/23$773

Find flight deals from San Francisco to Cologne

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Francisco (SFO) to Cologne (CGN). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated February 26, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$651
(Mytrip)

One-way from

$594
(American Airlines)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$763
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Customize your flight search to find flights from San Francisco 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 26, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Francisco to Cologne that are best for you.

Fly from

Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San FranciscoCologne

SFO - CGN

SFOCGN

San Francisco

Mon 3/23

10:40 pm-8:25 am

1 stop25h 45m

Cologne Köln/Bonn

Mon 3/30

6:05 pm-7:00 pm

1 stop33h 55m

$791

San FranciscoCologne

SFO - CGN

SFOCGN

San Francisco

Mon 4/20

1:45 pm-12:25 pm

1 stop13h 40m

Cologne Köln/Bonn

Sun 4/26

1:05 pm-1:35 am

2 stops21h 30m

$832

San FranciscoCologne

SFO - CGN

SFOCGN

San Francisco

Sat 5/2

9:05 pm-12:25 pm

1 stop30h 20m

Cologne Köln/Bonn

Sat 5/9

8:30 am-7:00 pm

1 stop19h 30m

$963

San FranciscoCologne

SFO - CGN

SFOCGN

San Francisco

Wed 4/8

1:45 pm-12:25 pm

1 stop13h 40m

Cologne Köln/Bonn

Wed 4/15

6:20 am-4:15 pm

1 stop18h 55m

$973

San FranciscoCologne

SFO - CGN

SFOCGN

San Francisco

Fri 3/27

4:20 pm-11:25 am

2 stops35h 05m

Cologne Köln/Bonn

Sun 4/5

1:05 pm-7:00 pm

1 stop14h 55m

$1,263

San FranciscoCologne

SFO - CGN

SFOCGN

San Francisco

Fri 3/27

10:40 pm-11:25 am

1 stop28h 45m

Cologne Köln/Bonn

Sat 4/4

8:30 am-9:30 am

2 stops34h 00m

$1,288

San FranciscoCologne

SFO - CGN

SFOCGN

San Francisco

Mon 6/15

6:00 am-11:50 pm

3 stops32h 50m

Cologne Köln/Bonn

Sun 6/28

8:45 pm-3:50 pm

2 stops28h 05m

$1,322

San FranciscoCologne

SFO - CGN

SFOCGN

San Francisco

Sun 6/21

7:45 pm-11:20 pm

1 stop18h 35m

Cologne Köln/Bonn

Sun 7/19

7:20 am-6:05 pm

1 stop19h 45m

$1,361

San FranciscoCologne

SFO - CGN

SFOCGN

San Francisco

Sat 5/2

1:55 pm-5:20 pm

2 stops18h 25m

Cologne Köln/Bonn

Thu 7/16

1:05 pm-10:56 pm

2 stops18h 51m

$1,487

San FranciscoCologne

SFO - CGN

SFOCGN

San Francisco

Thu 3/26

10:36 am-3:40 pm

2 stops21h 04m

$594

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Compare providers for flights from San Francisco to Cologne

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from San Francisco to Cologne in February.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
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 Francisco-Cologne flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on San Francisco-Cologne flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from San Francisco-Cologne flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on San Francisco-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 Francisco-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 Francisco to Cologne

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

Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Cologne (average of $374). Flying from San Francisco to Cologne in June is currently the most expensive (average of $791). 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.

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 February 26, 2026.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with United Airlines, Lufthansa, and British Airways from San Francisco to Cologne to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,347 reviews

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.6

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Thomas,Mar 2025

SFO - TPE

When I asked for an extra snack, I got an unhappy look from the stewardess. Geez, does one extra snack really affect the bottom line??
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,347 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,347 reviews

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.6

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Thomas,Mar 2025

SFO - TPE

When I asked for an extra snack, I got an unhappy look from the stewardess. Geez, does one extra snack really affect the bottom line??
Lufthansa
6.8
Okay
7,810 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,347 reviews

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.6

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Thomas,Mar 2025

SFO - TPE

When I asked for an extra snack, I got an unhappy look from the stewardess. Geez, does one extra snack really affect the bottom line??
British Airways
6.7
Okay
7,768 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,347 reviews

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.6

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Thomas,Mar 2025

SFO - TPE

When I asked for an extra snack, I got an unhappy look from the stewardess. Geez, does one extra snack really affect the bottom line??

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from San Francisco to Cologne. 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 San Francisco to Cologne?

    Departing from San Francisco to Cologne will take you 13h 40m. The distance between San Francisco and Cologne is about 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 flying from San Francisco to Cologne round-trip?

    Flying on British Airways is currently your cheapest option to Cologne, with prices starting at $522. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Lufthansa and United Airlines, with the lowest prices starting at $778 and $1,031, respectively. Users have found that British Airways is 51% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from San Francisco to Cologne?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Francisco 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 Francisco to Cologne?

    Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Cologne (average of $374). Flying from San Francisco to Cologne in June is currently the most expensive (average of $791). 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 3 airlines flying from San Francisco to Cologne

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from San Francisco 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 February 26, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
British AirwaysCheapest$522Average$710FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
LufthansaCheapest$778Average$1,787FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
United AirlinesCheapest$1,031Average$1,762FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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