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$478+ Cheap flights from Cologne (CGN) to San Francisco (SFO)

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 11/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CGN — SFO
Oct 14 — Oct 211
Tue 10/14
Tue 10/21
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Cologne to San Francisco

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Cologne (CGN) to San Francisco (SFO). 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 September 14, 2025.

Round-trip from

$585
(Billigflug)

One-way from

$478
(Trip.com)

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$647
From Cologne Köln/Bonn to San Francisco
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Cheapest flights from Cologne to San Francisco
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Cologne to San Francisco. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on September 14, 2025.

This Billigflug deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. 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 Billigflug is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/1211:20 amCGN - SFO
1 stop36h 40mMultiple Airlines
Thu 12/258:49 amSFO - CGN
2 stops16h 26mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/13$585
This Billigflug deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. 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 Billigflug is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 9/216:05 amCGN - SFO
1 stop17h 25mMultiple Airlines
Mon 10/69:05 pmSFO - CGN
1 stop17h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/13$586
This Billigflug deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. 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 Billigflug is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/211:15 pmCGN - SFO
1 stop34h 35mMultiple Airlines
Sun 1/41:30 pmSFO - CGN
1 stop18h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/13$596
This Flysmarter deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/12. 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 Flysmarter is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/186:05 amCGN - SFO
1 stop17h 25mLufthansa
Wed 10/19:05 pmSFO - CGN
1 stop17h 05mLufthansa
Deal found 9/12$597
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. 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.
Tue 9/166:50 amCGN - SFO
2 stops23h 42mAir Canada
Sun 9/2811:40 amSFO - CGN
2 stops20h 25mAir Canada
Deal found 9/13$602
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. 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 12/229:10 amCGN - SFO
1 stop19h 25mUnited Airlines
Sun 1/41:30 pmSFO - CGN
1 stop18h 40mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/13$606
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. 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 12/211:15 pmCGN - SFO
1 stop34h 35mUnited Airlines
Fri 1/21:30 pmSFO - CGN
1 stop18h 40mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/13$616
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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.
Fri 9/196:05 amCGN - SFO
1 stop21h 55mUnited Airlines
Sun 10/59:05 pmSFO - CGN
1 stop35h 05mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/14$626
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. 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 12/229:10 amCGN - SFO
1 stop19h 25mUnited Airlines
Fri 1/21:35 pmSFO - CGN
2 stops18h 35mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/13$634

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Cologne to San Francisco 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 September 14, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Cologne to San Francisco that are best for you.

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CologneSan Francisco

CGN - SFO

CGNSFO

Cologne Köln/Bonn

Mon 12/22

9:10 am-7:35 pm

1 stop19h 25m

San Francisco

Sun 1/4

1:30 pm-5:10 pm

1 stop18h 40m

$606

CologneSan Francisco

CGN - SFO

CGNSFO

Cologne Köln/Bonn

Tue 12/23

1:35 pm-7:35 pm

1 stop15h 00m

San Francisco

Sun 1/4

1:30 pm-5:10 pm

1 stop18h 40m

$606

CologneSan Francisco

CGN - SFO

CGNSFO

Cologne Köln/Bonn

Mon 12/22

9:10 am-7:35 pm

1 stop19h 25m

San Francisco

Fri 1/2

1:30 pm-5:10 pm

1 stop18h 40m

$606

CologneSan Francisco

CGN - SFO

CGNSFO

Cologne Köln/Bonn

Mon 12/22

9:10 am-7:35 pm

1 stop19h 25m

San Francisco

Tue 1/6

11:56 pm-12:50 pm

2 stops27h 54m

$606

CologneSan Francisco

CGN - SFO

CGNSFO

Cologne Köln/Bonn

Tue 12/23

1:35 pm-7:35 pm

1 stop15h 00m

San Francisco

Mon 1/5

7:00 am-12:50 pm

2 stops20h 50m

$606

CologneSan Francisco

CGN - SFO

CGNSFO

Cologne Köln/Bonn

Tue 12/23

1:35 pm-7:35 pm

1 stop15h 00m

San Francisco

Fri 1/2

1:30 pm-5:10 pm

1 stop18h 40m

$606

CologneSan Francisco

CGN - SFO

CGNSFO

Cologne Köln/Bonn

Sun 12/21

1:15 pm-2:50 pm

1 stop34h 35m

San Francisco

Fri 1/2

1:30 pm-5:10 pm

1 stop18h 40m

$616

CologneSan Francisco

CGN - SFO

CGNSFO

Cologne Köln/Bonn

Sun 12/21

1:15 pm-2:50 pm

1 stop34h 35m

San Francisco

Sun 1/4

6:00 am-5:10 pm

2 stops26h 10m

$616

CologneSan Francisco

CGN - SFO

CGNSFO

Cologne Köln/Bonn

Mon 11/3

5:15 pm-3:35 pm

2 stops31h 20m

$478

CologneSan Francisco

CGN - SFO

CGNSFO

Cologne Köln/Bonn

Sun 9/21

10:30 pm-1:35 pm

3 stops48h 05m

$540

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cologne to San Francisco (average of $276). Flying from Cologne to San Francisco in June is currently the most expensive (average of $357). 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.

Related info for your journey

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

    There are many flights that can get you from Cologne to San Francisco in 19h 25m. Fly via United Airlines to get the fastest option. The distance between Cologne and San Francisco is about 5597 mi.

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cologne to San Francisco (average of $276). Flying from Cologne to San Francisco in June is currently the most expensive (average of $357). 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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