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$617+ 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 2/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CGN — SFO
Feb 28 — Mar 71
Sat 2/28
Sat 3/7
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Cologne to San Francisco

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 January 29, 2026.

This Flighttix deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 Flighttix is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 2/129:10 am
CGN
-
SFO
1 stop14h 40m
Lufthansa
Thu 2/261:30 pm
SFO
-
CGN
1 stop20h 25m
Lufthansa
Deal found 1/27$617
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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.
Thu 4/231:00 pm
CGN
-
SFO
1 stop15h 00m
United Airlines
Mon 4/271:45 pm
SFO
-
CGN
1 stop13h 35m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/26$622
This Lufthansa deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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 Lufthansa is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 2/121:35 pm
CGN
-
SFO
1 stop14h 20m
Lufthansa
Mon 2/161:30 pm
SFO
-
CGN
1 stop14h 20m
Lufthansa
Deal found 1/28$625
This Flysmarter deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 2/128:40 am
CGN
-
SFO
2 stops21h 42m
Air Canada
Thu 2/261:20 pm
SFO
-
CGN
2 stops18h 00m
Air Canada
Deal found 1/27$626
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 6/298:10 pm
CGN
-
SFO
2 stops38h 06m
Lufthansa
Sat 7/182:00 pm
SFO
-
CGN
1 stop13h 25m
Lufthansa
Deal found 1/28$643

Find 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 January 29, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$617
(Flighttix)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$767
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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 January 29, 2026.
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

Thu 2/12

9:10 am-2:50 pm

1 stop14h 40m

San Francisco

Thu 2/26

1:30 pm-6:55 pm

1 stop20h 25m

$617

CologneSan Francisco

CGN - SFO

CGNSFO

Cologne Köln/Bonn

Thu 4/23

1:00 pm-7:00 pm

1 stop15h 00m

San Francisco

Mon 4/27

1:45 pm-12:20 pm

1 stop13h 35m

$622

CologneSan Francisco

CGN - SFO

CGNSFO

Cologne Köln/Bonn

Thu 2/12

1:35 pm-6:55 pm

1 stop14h 20m

San Francisco

Mon 2/16

1:30 pm-12:50 pm

1 stop14h 20m

$625

CologneSan Francisco

CGN - SFO

CGNSFO

Cologne Köln/Bonn

Thu 2/12

8:40 am-9:22 pm

2 stops21h 42m

San Francisco

Thu 2/26

1:20 pm-4:20 pm

2 stops18h 00m

$626

CologneSan Francisco

CGN - SFO

CGNSFO

Cologne Köln/Bonn

Mon 6/29

8:10 pm-1:16 am

2 stops38h 06m

San Francisco

Sat 7/18

2:00 pm-12:25 pm

1 stop13h 25m

$643

CologneSan Francisco

CGN - SFO

CGNSFO

Cologne Köln/Bonn

Wed 5/13

7:00 am-3:25 pm

2 stops17h 25m

$1,133

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Deals found on 1/28

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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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cologne to San Francisco (average of $420). Flying from Cologne to San Francisco in July is currently the most expensive (average of $679). 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 14h 40m. Fly via Lufthansa or United Airlines to get the fastest option. The distance between Cologne and San Francisco is about 5597 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

  • 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cologne to San Francisco (average of $420). Flying from Cologne to San Francisco in July is currently the most expensive (average of $679). 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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