Cologne

$289+ Cheap flights from Washington, D.C. (WAS) to Cologne (CGN)

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WAS — CGN
Aug 23 — Aug 301
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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 August 18, 2025.

Round-trip from

$588
(Ovago)

One-way from

$430
(Priceline)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$751
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. 18% potential increase in price ($194 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 9% potential price decrease ($78 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in August 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 August 18, 2025.

This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/17. 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 Ovago is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 10/267:20 pmIAD - CGN
1 stop16h 10mBritish Airways
Sun 11/24:35 pmCGN - IAD
1 stop33h 20mBritish Airways
Deal found 8/17$588
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/17. 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 Ovago is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 10/267:45 pmBWI - CGN
2 stops15h 45mBritish Airways
Sun 11/24:35 pmCGN - BWI
2 stops31h 56mBritish Airways
Deal found 8/17$602
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/16. 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 Ovago is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 10/2612:22 pmDCA - CGN
2 stops23h 08mBritish Airways
Sun 11/24:35 pmCGN - DCA
2 stops29h 36mBritish Airways
Deal found 8/16$602
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/17. 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 Ovago is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/32:21 pmIAD - CGN
2 stops24h 39mBritish Airways
Tue 9/239:15 pmCGN - IAD
2 stops23h 45mBritish Airways
Deal found 8/17$616
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/17. 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.
Wed 9/31:30 pmIAD - CGN
1 stop18h 20mTurkish Airlines
Thu 9/1810:30 amCGN - IAD
1 stop31h 15mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 8/17$617
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/16. 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.
Sat 9/63:00 pmBWI - CGN
2 stops23h 50mBritish Airways
Sat 9/2010:20 amCGN - BWI
2 stops18h 48mBritish Airways
Deal found 8/16$627
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/16. 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.
Sat 9/67:45 pmDCA - CGN
2 stops19h 05mBritish Airways
Sat 9/2010:20 amCGN - DCA
2 stops15h 40mBritish Airways
Deal found 8/16$627
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/17. 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 Ovago is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/115:24 pmBWI - CGN
2 stops14h 11mBritish Airways
Mon 9/2210:50 amCGN - BWI
2 stops18h 12mBritish Airways
Deal found 8/17$632
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/15. 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 Ovago is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/113:15 pmDCA - CGN
2 stops16h 20mBritish Airways
Mon 9/229:15 pmCGN - DCA
2 stops25h 39mBritish Airways
Deal found 8/15$632
This Travelocity deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/17. 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 Travelocity is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/32:49 pmBWI - CGN
2 stops24h 11mBritish Airways
Wed 9/1010:15 pmCGN - BWI
2 stops25h 44mBritish Airways
Deal found 8/17$637
This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/17. 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.
Wed 9/37:21 pmIAD - CGN
2 stops19h 39mBritish Airways
Wed 9/1010:15 pmCGN - IAD
2 stops24h 23mBritish Airways
Deal found 8/17$637
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/15. 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 Ovago is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/98:35 pmBWI - CGN
1 stop13h 55mBritish Airways
Mon 12/155:15 pmCGN - BWI
1 stop31h 30mBritish Airways
Deal found 8/15$643

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Washington, D.C. 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 August 18, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Washington, D.C. to Cologne that are best for you.

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Washington, D.C.

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Cologne

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Return

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Washington, D.C.Cologne

IAD - CGN

IADCGN

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 10/26

7:20 pm-4:30 pm

1 stop16h 10m

Cologne Köln/Bonn

Sun 11/2

4:35 pm-7:55 pm

1 stop33h 20m

$588

BaltimoreCologne

BWI - CGN

BWICGN

Baltimore/Washington

Sun 10/26

7:45 pm-4:30 pm

2 stops15h 45m

Cologne Köln/Bonn

Sun 11/2

4:35 pm-6:31 pm

2 stops31h 56m

$602

Washington, D.C.Cologne

DCA - CGN

DCACGN

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 12/13

12:53 pm-9:45 am

2 stops14h 52m

Cologne Köln/Bonn

Wed 12/24

12:00 pm-10:34 pm

2 stops16h 34m

$602

Washington, D.C.Cologne

DCA - CGN

DCACGN

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sun 10/26

5:55 pm-4:30 pm

2 stops17h 35m

Cologne Köln/Bonn

Sun 11/2

4:35 pm-4:11 pm

2 stops29h 36m

$602

Washington, D.C.Cologne

IAD - CGN

IADCGN

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 9/3

2:21 pm-9:00 pm

2 stops24h 39m

Cologne Köln/Bonn

Tue 9/23

9:15 pm-3:00 pm

2 stops23h 45m

$616

Washington, D.C.Cologne

IAD - CGN

IADCGN

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 9/3

1:30 pm-1:50 pm

1 stop18h 20m

Cologne Köln/Bonn

Thu 9/18

2:50 pm-11:45 am

1 stop26h 55m

$617

Washington, D.C.Cologne

IAD - CGN

IADCGN

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 9/3

1:30 pm-1:50 pm

1 stop18h 20m

Cologne Köln/Bonn

Wed 9/10

2:50 pm-11:45 am

1 stop26h 55m

$617

Washington, D.C.Cologne

IAD - CGN

IADCGN

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 9/3

1:30 pm-6:10 pm

1 stop22h 40m

Cologne Köln/Bonn

Tue 9/23

7:10 pm-11:45 am

1 stop22h 35m

$617

BaltimoreCologne

BWI - CGN

BWICGN

Baltimore/Washington

Sat 9/6

3:00 pm-8:50 pm

2 stops23h 50m

Cologne Köln/Bonn

Sat 9/20

10:20 am-11:08 pm

2 stops18h 48m

$627

Washington, D.C.Cologne

DCA - CGN

DCACGN

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 9/6

7:45 pm-8:50 pm

2 stops19h 05m

Cologne Köln/Bonn

Sat 9/20

10:20 am-8:00 pm

2 stops15h 40m

$627

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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 $1,252). 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 August 18, 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.

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 August 18, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Washington, D.C. to Cologne, such as United Airlines, Lufthansa, and British Airways. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

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??

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

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??

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

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??

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

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

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  • 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?

    Lufthansa, at $584, was found to be the cheapest airline from Washington, D.C. to Cologne.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include British Airways and United Airlines. You may be able to fly from Washington, D.C. to Cologne for 33% 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 Air Canada. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $430. Users have also found prices from $435 and $569 on British Airways and United 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 $1,252). 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 August 18, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
LufthansaCheapest$584Average$749FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
British AirwaysCheapest$621Average$735FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
United AirlinesCheapest$757Average$1,249FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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