Cologne

$437+ 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 10/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — CGN
Jun 23 — Jun 301
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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 May 24, 2026.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/22. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/301:55 pm
SFO
-
CGN
1 stop13h 30m
United Airlines
Thu 10/81:05 pm
CGN
-
SFO
1 stop14h 55m
United Airlines
Deal found 5/22$929
This SmartFares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/20. 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 SmartFares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/219:05 pm
SFO
-
CGN
1 stop13h 25m
Lufthansa
Mon 10/128:10 pm
CGN
-
SFO
1 stop31h 50m
Lufthansa
Deal found 5/20$931
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/22. 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 8/319:05 pm
SFO
-
CGN
1 stop13h 25m
Lufthansa
Mon 9/78:10 pm
CGN
-
SFO
1 stop27h 20m
Lufthansa
Deal found 5/22$932
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/20. 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 Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/1911:39 pm
SFO
-
CGN
2 stops32h 41m
Air Canada
Tue 10/131:05 pm
CGN
-
SFO
2 stops35h 16m
Air Canada
Deal found 5/20$933
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/20. 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 Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/238:30 am
SFO
-
CGN
2 stops18h 55m
Air Canada
Tue 10/131:05 pm
CGN
-
SFO
2 stops30h 15m
Air Canada
Deal found 5/20$938
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/20. 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.
Mon 9/215:00 am
SFO
-
CGN
2 stops27h 20m
United Airlines
Mon 10/121:05 pm
CGN
-
SFO
1 stop34h 25m
United Airlines
Deal found 5/20$945
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/20. 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 Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/1911:39 pm
SFO
-
CGN
2 stops32h 41m
Air Canada
Mon 10/121:05 pm
CGN
-
SFO
2 stops53h 04m
Air Canada
Deal found 5/20$952

Find flight deals from San Francisco to Cologne

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Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$929
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$437
(Lufthansa)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$817
Provider with most accurate pricing for San Francisco-Cologne Köln/Bonn flight deals.
Provider most trusted by Cheapflights users for San Francisco-Cologne Köln/Bonn flights.
From San Francisco to Cologne Köln/Bonn
One-way flight from San Francisco to Cologne Köln/Bonn
High demand for flights, 9% potential price rise
Cheapest flight prices on average. 6% potential price decrease ($73 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in May 2026

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

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Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

San FranciscoCologne

SFO - CGN

SFOCGN

San Francisco

Sun 7/5

12:15 pm-5:20 pm

2 stops20h 05m

Cologne Köln/Bonn

Mon 7/20

8:10 pm-7:00 pm

1 stop31h 50m

$1,038

San FranciscoCologne

SFO - CGN

SFOCGN

San Francisco

Sun 7/5

9:05 pm-7:30 pm

1 stop13h 25m

Cologne Köln/Bonn

Mon 7/20

8:10 pm-7:00 pm

1 stop31h 50m

$1,070

San FranciscoCologne

SFO - CGN

SFOCGN

San Francisco

Mon 6/22

9:05 pm-7:30 pm

1 stop13h 25m

Cologne Köln/Bonn

Mon 6/29

8:10 pm-7:00 pm

1 stop31h 50m

$1,118

San FranciscoCologne

SFO - CGN

SFOCGN

San Francisco

Fri 6/19

12:15 pm-5:40 pm

2 stops20h 25m

Cologne Köln/Bonn

Fri 6/26

8:30 am-11:07 pm

2 stops23h 37m

$1,185

San FranciscoCologne

SFO - CGN

SFOCGN

San Francisco

Sun 7/5

2:00 pm-5:20 pm

1 stop18h 20m

Cologne Köln/Bonn

Mon 7/20

1:05 pm-7:00 pm

1 stop14h 55m

$1,215

San FranciscoCologne

SFO - CGN

SFOCGN

San Francisco

Sun 7/5

2:00 pm-12:25 pm

1 stop13h 25m

Cologne Köln/Bonn

Sat 7/11

8:30 am-4:15 pm

2 stops40h 45m

$1,239
Quickest round-trip

San FranciscoCologne

SFO - CGN

SFOCGN

San Francisco

Wed 6/10

9:05 pm-7:30 pm

1 stop13h 25m

Cologne Köln/Bonn

Thu 7/16

1:05 pm-7:00 pm

1 stop14h 55m

$1,248

San FranciscoCologne

SFO - CGN

SFOCGN

San Francisco

Sat 6/20

10:42 pm-7:30 pm

2 stops35h 48m

Cologne Köln/Bonn

Sat 6/27

7:40 pm-11:07 pm

2 stops36h 27m

$1,269

San FranciscoCologne

SFO - CGN

SFOCGN

San Francisco

Sun 6/21

9:05 pm-5:20 pm

1 stop35h 15m

Cologne Köln/Bonn

Sat 7/4

8:30 am-4:15 pm

2 stops16h 45m

$1,295

San FranciscoCologne

SFO - CGN

SFOCGN

San Francisco

Wed 8/5

6:45 pm-9:25 am

1 stop29h 40m

Cologne Köln/Bonn

Sun 8/23

7:10 pm-10:50 am

1 stop24h 40m

$1,304

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

Deals found on 5/20

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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 May.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
OvagoPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
GotogatePrice 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.

Best time to book a flight from San Francisco to Cologne

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Cologne from San Francisco with our price prediction graph.
Estimated round-trip price
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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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Cologne (average of $530). Flying from San Francisco to Cologne in December is currently the most expensive (average of $2,014). 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.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from San Francisco to Cologne?

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 May 24, 2026.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with United Airlines,Lufthansa, andBritish 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.

Food

6.6

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Dynasty,May 2026

LAX - EWR

The food wasn’t nice - Hosts were not that kind.

Food

6.6

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Dynasty,May 2026

LAX - EWR

The food wasn’t nice - Hosts were not that kind.

Food

6.6

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Dynasty,May 2026

LAX - EWR

The food wasn’t nice - Hosts were not that kind.

Food

6.6

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Dynasty,May 2026

LAX - EWR

The food wasn’t nice - Hosts were not that kind.

Related info for your journey

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  • How long is the flight from San Francisco to Cologne?

    Departing from San Francisco to Cologne will take you 13h 25m. 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 56% 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Cologne (average of $530). Flying from San Francisco to Cologne in December is currently the most expensive (average of $2,014). 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 May 24, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
British AirwaysCheapest$522Average$710FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
LufthansaCheapest$778Average$1,376FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
United AirlinesCheapest$1,031Average$1,762FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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