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$591+ Cheap flights from Cologne (CGN) to San Francisco (SFO)

This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 9/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CGN — SFO
Aug 3 — Aug 101
Sun 8/3
Sun 8/10
1 adult, Economy
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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 July 29, 2025.

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$591
(Flysmarter)

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$922
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 July 29, 2025.

This Flysmarter deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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 Flysmarter is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/56:05 amCGN - SFO
1 stop17h 25mLufthansa
Tue 9/169:05 pmSFO - CGN
1 stop13h 15mLufthansa
Deal found 7/29$591
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/116:20 amCGN - SFO
2 stops25h 49mAir Canada
Thu 9/1812:15 pmSFO - CGN
2 stops19h 50mAir Canada
Deal found 7/28$597
This Billigflug deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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 Billigflug is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/16:05 amCGN - SFO
1 stop17h 25mMultiple Airlines
Sun 9/148:30 amSFO - CGN
2 stops17h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/29$600
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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.
Thu 9/410:15 amCGN - SFO
2 stops22h 01mAmerican Airlines
Mon 9/1511:17 amSFO - CGN
2 stops18h 03mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/29$621
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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.
Wed 9/310:15 pmCGN - SFO
2 stops30h 42mBritish Airways
Fri 9/1910:43 pmSFO - CGN
2 stops25h 32mBritish Airways
Deal found 7/29$623
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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.
Mon 9/16:05 amCGN - SFO
1 stop17h 25mUnited Airlines
Sun 9/142:00 pmSFO - CGN
1 stop18h 10mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/29$647
This SWISS deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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 SWISS is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/36:40 pmCGN - SFO
1 stop30h 30mSWISS
Thu 9/187:30 pmSFO - CGN
1 stop29h 25mSWISS
Deal found 7/29$958

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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 July 29, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Cologne to San Francisco that are best for you.

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Cologne

Fly to

San Francisco

Route

Depart

Return

Price

CologneSan Francisco

CGN - SFO

CGNSFO

Cologne Köln/Bonn

Fri 9/5

6:05 am-2:30 pm

1 stop17h 25m

San Francisco

Tue 9/16

9:05 pm-7:20 pm

1 stop13h 15m

$591

CologneSan Francisco

CGN - SFO

CGNSFO

Cologne Köln/Bonn

Thu 9/11

6:20 am-11:09 pm

2 stops25h 49m

San Francisco

Thu 9/18

12:15 pm-5:05 pm

2 stops19h 50m

$597

CologneSan Francisco

CGN - SFO

CGNSFO

Cologne Köln/Bonn

Mon 9/1

6:05 am-2:30 pm

1 stop17h 25m

San Francisco

Sun 9/14

8:30 am-11:10 am

2 stops17h 40m

$600

CologneSan Francisco

CGN - SFO

CGNSFO

Cologne Köln/Bonn

Thu 9/4

10:15 am-11:16 pm

2 stops22h 01m

San Francisco

Mon 9/15

11:17 am-2:20 pm

2 stops18h 03m

$621

CologneSan Francisco

CGN - SFO

CGNSFO

Cologne Köln/Bonn

Wed 9/3

10:15 pm-6:01 pm

2 stops28h 46m

San Francisco

Mon 9/15

4:37 pm-8:30 pm

2 stops18h 53m

$623

CologneSan Francisco

CGN - SFO

CGNSFO

Cologne Köln/Bonn

Mon 9/1

6:05 am-2:30 pm

1 stop17h 25m

San Francisco

Sun 9/14

2:00 pm-5:10 pm

1 stop18h 10m

$647

CologneSan Francisco

CGN - SFO

CGNSFO

Cologne Köln/Bonn

Wed 9/3

6:40 pm-4:10 pm

1 stop30h 30m

San Francisco

Thu 9/18

7:30 pm-9:55 am

1 stop29h 25m

$958

CologneSan Francisco

CGN - SFO

CGNSFO

Cologne Köln/Bonn

Fri 8/29

10:00 pm-1:50 pm

1 stop24h 50m

$864

CologneSan Francisco

CGN - SFO

CGNSFO

Cologne Köln/Bonn

Thu 8/28

10:15 am-12:13 pm

2 stops58h 58m

$869

CologneSan Francisco

CGN - SFO

CGNSFO

Cologne Köln/Bonn

Tue 8/12

9:35 am-7:10 pm

2 stops18h 35m

$1,328

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Deals found on 7/28

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Best time to book a flight from Cologne to San Francisco

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Cologne to San Francisco

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 $358). 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 San Francisco

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San Francisco. 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 San Francisco. Reviews last updated July 29, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Austrian Airlines, SWISS, and United Airlines from Cologne to San Francisco have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Austrian Airlines
7.6
Good
821 reviews

Boarding

7.6

Entertainment

6.8

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Food

6.8

Overall

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dominik,Jun 2025

VIE - VNO

Good service and update all information. I feel like i wanna use it again next time
Austrian Airlines
7.6
Good
821 reviews
Austrian Airlines
7.6
Good
821 reviews

Boarding

7.6

Entertainment

6.8

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Food

6.8

Overall

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dominik,Jun 2025

VIE - VNO

Good service and update all information. I feel like i wanna use it again next time
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,683 reviews
Austrian Airlines
7.6
Good
821 reviews

Boarding

7.6

Entertainment

6.8

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Food

6.8

Overall

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dominik,Jun 2025

VIE - VNO

Good service and update all information. I feel like i wanna use it again next time
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,899 reviews
Austrian Airlines
7.6
Good
821 reviews

Boarding

7.6

Entertainment

6.8

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Food

6.8

Overall

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dominik,Jun 2025

VIE - VNO

Good service and update all information. I feel like i wanna use it again next time
Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
3,925 reviews
Austrian Airlines
7.6
Good
821 reviews

Boarding

7.6

Entertainment

6.8

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Food

6.8

Overall

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dominik,Jun 2025

VIE - VNO

Good service and update all information. I feel like i wanna use it again next time
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Austrian Airlines
7.6
Good
821 reviews

Boarding

7.6

Entertainment

6.8

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Food

6.8

Overall

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dominik,Jun 2025

VIE - VNO

Good service and update all information. I feel like i wanna use it again next time

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.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Cologne to San Francisco round-trip?

    According to our current data, Lufthansa ($591), Air Canada ($597), and American Airlines ($621) offers the cheapest pricing from Cologne to San Francisco. Lufthansa is currently priced 18% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Cologne to San Francisco one-way?

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $864 on British Airways. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include American Airlines from $869 and Austrian Airlines from $1,328 one-way.

  • 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?

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

  • 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 $358). 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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