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$321+ 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 2/21. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — CGN
Feb 7 — Feb 141
Sat 2/7
Sat 2/14
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap 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 January 8, 2026.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$584
(oojo)

One-way from

$321
(Cheapflightsfares)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$530
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 17% potential increase in price ($222 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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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 January 8, 2026.

This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/7. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 2/1012:41 pmSFO - CGN
2 stops18h 49mBritish Airways
Thu 2/195:05 pmCGN - SFO
1 stop34h 40mBritish Airways
Deal found 1/7$584
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/6. 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 British Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 2/268:40 pmSFO - CGN
1 stop34h 40mBritish Airways
Sun 3/14:35 pmCGN - SFO
1 stop31h 25mBritish Airways
Deal found 1/6$690
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/7. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 8/305:35 pmSFO - CGN
1 stop16h 20mMultiple Airlines
Thu 9/35:45 amCGN - SFO
1 stop21h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/7$798
This flugladen.de deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/7. 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 flugladen.de is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 6/111:15 pmSFO - CGN
1 stop14h 05mMultiple Airlines
Thu 6/117:40 amCGN - SFO
1 stop22h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/7$830
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/7. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 8/305:35 pmSFO - CGN
1 stop16h 20mMultiple Airlines
Tue 9/811:05 pmCGN - SFO
2 stops22h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/7$928

Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
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 January 8, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Francisco to Cologne that are best for you.

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San Francisco

Fly to

Cologne

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San FranciscoCologne

SFO - CGN

SFOCGN

San Francisco

Tue 2/10

12:41 pm-4:30 pm

2 stops18h 49m

Cologne Köln/Bonn

Thu 2/19

5:05 pm-6:45 pm

1 stop34h 40m

$584

San FranciscoCologne

SFO - CGN

SFOCGN

San Francisco

Thu 2/26

8:40 pm-4:20 pm

1 stop34h 40m

Cologne Köln/Bonn

Sun 3/1

4:35 pm-3:00 pm

1 stop31h 25m

$690

San FranciscoCologne

SFO - CGN

SFOCGN

San Francisco

Mon 6/1

11:15 pm-10:20 pm

1 stop14h 05m

Cologne Köln/Bonn

Thu 6/11

7:40 am-9:25 pm

1 stop22h 45m

$830

San FranciscoCologne

SFO - CGN

SFOCGN

San Francisco

Sat 2/21

2:27 pm-3:40 pm

2 stops16h 13m

$321

San FranciscoCologne

SFO - CGN

SFOCGN

San Francisco

Mon 5/11

9:05 pm-7:30 pm

1 stop13h 25m

$579

San FranciscoCologne

SFO - CGN

SFOCGN

San Francisco

Sun 5/10

9:05 pm-7:30 pm

1 stop13h 25m

$579

San FranciscoCologne

SFO - CGN

SFOCGN

San Francisco

Sun 5/10

4:35 pm-5:05 pm

2 stops15h 30m

$603

San FranciscoCologne

SFO - CGN

SFOCGN

San Francisco

Mon 5/11

4:35 pm-5:05 pm

2 stops15h 30m

$603

San FranciscoCologne

SFO - CGN

SFOCGN

San Francisco

Sun 5/10

1:45 pm-5:20 pm

1 stop18h 35m

$612

San FranciscoCologne

SFO - CGN

SFOCGN

San Francisco

Sat 5/9

9:05 pm-5:20 pm

1 stop35h 15m

$690

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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 January.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
OvagoPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust 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 Francisco-Cologne flights, users find the pricing of eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on San Francisco-Cologne flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >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 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 Francisco-Cologne flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from San Francisco to Cologne

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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 $287). Flying from San Francisco to Cologne in June is currently the most expensive (average of $785). 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 January 8, 2026.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with 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.
Lufthansa
6.8
Okay
7,696 reviews

Crew

7.6

Comfort

6.8

Food

6.3

Overall

6.8

Boarding

7.0

Entertainment

6.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Dec 2025

SFO - MUC

The coordination between United and Lufthansa teams is poor and confusing.
Lufthansa
6.8
Okay
7,696 reviews
Lufthansa
6.8
Okay
7,696 reviews

Crew

7.6

Comfort

6.8

Food

6.3

Overall

6.8

Boarding

7.0

Entertainment

6.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Dec 2025

SFO - MUC

The coordination between United and Lufthansa teams is poor and confusing.
British Airways
6.7
Okay
7,657 reviews
Lufthansa
6.8
Okay
7,696 reviews

Crew

7.6

Comfort

6.8

Food

6.3

Overall

6.8

Boarding

7.0

Entertainment

6.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Dec 2025

SFO - MUC

The coordination between United and Lufthansa teams is poor and confusing.

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 18h 49m. The distance between San Francisco and Cologne is about 5597 mi.

  • 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. Another option worth looking into is Lufthansa, starting at $728 round trip. 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 $287). Flying from San Francisco to Cologne in June is currently the most expensive (average of $785). 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 2 airlines flying from San Francisco to Cologne

Discover the top 2 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 January 8, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
British AirwaysCheapest$522Average$710FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
LufthansaCheapest$728Average$1,745FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%

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