Cologne

$274+ Cheap flights from Washington, D.C. (WAS) to Cologne (CGN)

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WAS — CGN
May 5 — May 121
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Cheap flight deals from Washington, D.C. to Cologne

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Washington, D.C. (WAS) 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 April 30, 2025.

Most accurate provider

AranGrant
3 stars

Most trusted provider

AranGrant
3 stars

Round-trip from

$643
(British Airways)

One-way from

$274
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$908
Provider with most accurate pricing for Washington, D.C. (WAS)-Cologne Köln/Bonn flight deals.
Provider most trusted by Cheapflights users for Washington, D.C. (WAS)-Cologne Köln/Bonn flights.
From Washington, D.C. (WAS) to Cologne Köln/Bonn
One-way flight from Washington, D.C. (WAS) to Cologne Köln/Bonn
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price ($57 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease ($44 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in April 2025

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Cheapest flights from Washington, D.C. to Cologne
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Washington, D.C. to Cologne. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 30, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 7/285:50 pmIAD - CGN
1 stop20h 40mAmerican Airlines
Tue 8/123:30 pmCGN - IAD
1 stop30h 25mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/29$571
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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.
Sun 10/267:45 pmDCA - CGN
2 stops17h 40mBritish Airways
Sun 11/212:25 pmCGN - DCA
2 stops16h 08mBritish Airways
Deal found 4/29$643
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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.
Mon 7/285:31 pmIAD - CGN
2 stops17h 34mAir Canada
Tue 8/126:35 pmCGN - IAD
2 stops32h 26mAir Canada
Deal found 4/29$661
This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 Orbitz is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 7/289:20 pmBWI - CGN
1 stop17h 10mBritish Airways
Tue 8/129:15 pmCGN - BWI
1 stop28h 20mBritish Airways
Deal found 4/29$663
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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.
Mon 7/2810:40 pmIAD - CGN
1 stop15h 50mBritish Airways
Tue 8/129:15 pmCGN - IAD
2 stops27h 37mBritish Airways
Deal found 4/29$673
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 10/2611:20 pmIAD - CGN
1 stop12h 50mMultiple Airlines
Sun 11/28:20 pmCGN - IAD
1 stop24h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/29$689
This Lufthansa deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 Lufthansa is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 10/2611:20 pmIAD - CGN
1 stop11h 10mLufthansa
Sun 11/25:05 amCGN - IAD
2 stops15h 45mLufthansa
Deal found 4/29$714
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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.
Sun 10/2611:05 pmIAD - CGN
2 stops13h 05mUnited Airlines
Sun 11/29:10 amCGN - IAD
2 stops17h 05mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/29$749
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 8/181:30 pmIAD - CGN
1 stop18h 20mTurkish Airlines
Sat 8/232:50 pmCGN - IAD
1 stop26h 55mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 4/29$876
This Austrian Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 Austrian Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 7/275:25 pmIAD - CGN
1 stop33h 25mAustrian Airlines
Tue 8/126:00 pmCGN - IAD
1 stop26h 35mAustrian Airlines
Deal found 4/29$880
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 Justfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 6/3012:55 pmDCA - CGN
2 stops16h 15mAir Canada
Fri 7/116:20 amCGN - DCA
2 stops19h 22mAir Canada
Deal found 4/29$908
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/175:00 amBWI - CGN
2 stops24h 05mAmerican Airlines
Sun 11/3012:25 pmCGN - BWI
1 stop12h 20mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/29$931

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Washington, D.C.Cologne

IAD - CGN

IADCGN

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 7/28

5:50 pm-8:30 pm

1 stop20h 40m

Cologne Köln/Bonn

Tue 8/12

3:30 pm-3:55 pm

1 stop30h 25m

$571

Washington, D.C.Cologne

DCA - CGN

DCACGN

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sun 10/26

7:45 pm-6:25 pm

2 stops17h 40m

Cologne Köln/Bonn

Sun 11/2

12:25 pm-10:33 pm

2 stops16h 08m

$643

Washington, D.C.Cologne

IAD - CGN

IADCGN

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 7/28

5:31 pm-5:05 pm

2 stops17h 34m

Cologne Köln/Bonn

Tue 8/12

6:35 pm-9:01 pm

2 stops32h 26m

$661

BaltimoreCologne

BWI - CGN

BWICGN

Baltimore/Washington

Mon 7/28

9:20 pm-8:30 pm

1 stop17h 10m

Cologne Köln/Bonn

Tue 8/12

9:15 pm-7:35 pm

1 stop28h 20m

$663

Washington, D.C.Cologne

IAD - CGN

IADCGN

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 7/28

10:40 pm-8:30 pm

1 stop15h 50m

Cologne Köln/Bonn

Tue 8/12

9:15 pm-6:52 pm

2 stops27h 37m

$673

Washington, D.C.Cologne

IAD - CGN

IADCGN

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 10/26

11:20 pm-5:10 pm

1 stop12h 50m

Cologne Köln/Bonn

Sun 11/2

8:20 pm-2:35 pm

1 stop24h 15m

$689

Washington, D.C.Cologne

IAD - CGN

IADCGN

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 10/26

11:20 pm-3:30 pm

1 stop11h 10m

Cologne Köln/Bonn

Sun 11/2

5:05 am-3:50 pm

2 stops15h 45m

$714

Washington, D.C.Cologne

IAD - CGN

IADCGN

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 10/26

11:05 pm-5:10 pm

2 stops13h 05m

Cologne Köln/Bonn

Sun 11/2

9:10 am-8:15 pm

2 stops17h 05m

$749

Washington, D.C.Cologne

IAD - CGN

IADCGN

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 8/18

1:30 pm-1:50 pm

1 stop18h 20m

Cologne Köln/Bonn

Sat 8/23

2:50 pm-11:45 am

1 stop26h 55m

$876

Washington, D.C.Cologne

IAD - CGN

IADCGN

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 7/27

5:25 pm-8:50 am

1 stop33h 25m

Cologne Köln/Bonn

Tue 8/12

6:00 pm-2:35 pm

1 stop26h 35m

$880

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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 Washington, D.C. to Cologne in April.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 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 Washington, D.C.-Cologne flights, users find the pricing of AranGrant to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. AranGrant Users can find the same prices on Washington, D.C.-Cologne flight deals on Cheapflights vs. AranGrant >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Washington, D.C.-Cologne flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Washington, D.C.-Cologne flights, Cheapflights users trust AranGrant the most. AranGrant 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 Washington, D.C.-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 Washington, D.C. to Cologne

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Cologne?

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Cologne (average of $649). Flying from Washington, D.C. to Cologne in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,478). 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.

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

Find hourly flight availability from Washington, D.C. to Cologne. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated April 30, 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Washington, D.C. to Cologne at noon. Doing so could potentially save you 6% on the flight price compared to flying in the morning, which is usually more expensive.

Rainfall in Cologne by month

Plan your trip to Cologne by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

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.

Temperature in Cologne by month

Plan your trip to Cologne by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

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).

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 April 30, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Austrian Airlines, SWISS and United Airlines from Washington, D.C. to Cologne. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.6

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

6.7

Food

6.7

Overall

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ely,Mar 2025

VIE - PMI

Luggage at destination was not split into priorities. Had business and only got my bag after 20 minutes, almost towards the end and I was in a rush, so the "priority" was completely ignored.

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.6

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

6.7

Food

6.7

Overall

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ely,Mar 2025

VIE - PMI

Luggage at destination was not split into priorities. Had business and only got my bag after 20 minutes, almost towards the end and I was in a rush, so the "priority" was completely ignored.

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.6

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

6.7

Food

6.7

Overall

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ely,Mar 2025

VIE - PMI

Luggage at destination was not split into priorities. Had business and only got my bag after 20 minutes, almost towards the end and I was in a rush, so the "priority" was completely ignored.

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.6

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

6.7

Food

6.7

Overall

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ely,Mar 2025

VIE - PMI

Luggage at destination was not split into priorities. Had business and only got my bag after 20 minutes, almost towards the end and I was in a rush, so the "priority" was completely ignored.

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.6

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

6.7

Food

6.7

Overall

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ely,Mar 2025

VIE - PMI

Luggage at destination was not split into priorities. Had business and only got my bag after 20 minutes, almost towards the end and I was in a rush, so the "priority" was completely ignored.

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.6

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

6.7

Food

6.7

Overall

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ely,Mar 2025

VIE - PMI

Luggage at destination was not split into priorities. Had business and only got my bag after 20 minutes, almost towards the end and I was in a rush, so the "priority" was completely ignored.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Washington, D.C. to Cologne. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Cologne from Washington, D.C.?

    Cologne Köln/Bonn (CGN), located 9.5 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly into when you book flights from Washington, D.C. to Cologne. 3 airlines have flights to Köln/Bonn from Washington, D.C. on a regular basis. Booking flights from Washington, D.C. to Cologne Köln/Bonn should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 0 inbound flights from Washington, D.C. per day.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Washington, D.C. to Cologne round-trip?

    British Airways, at $643, was found to be the cheapest airline from Washington, D.C. to Cologne.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Air Canada and American Airlines. You may be able to fly from Washington, D.C. to Cologne for 27% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Washington, D.C. to Cologne one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for British Airways. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $446. Users have also found prices from $449 and $469 on Air Canada and American Airlines, respectively.

  • What are the most popular routes from Washington, D.C. to Cologne?

  • Can I find deals for flights from Washington, D.C. to Cologne that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Washington, D.C. to Cologne flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Washington, D.C. to Cologne?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Washington, D.C. to Cologne?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Washington, D.C. 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 Washington, D.C. to Cologne?

    Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Cologne (average of $649). Flying from Washington, D.C. to Cologne in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,478). 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 Washington, D.C. to Cologne

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Washington, D.C. 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 April 30, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
LufthansaCheapest$584Average$737FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
British AirwaysCheapest$633Average$801FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
United AirlinesCheapest$757Average$1,366FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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