Cheap flights from San Francisco (SFO) to Cologne (CGN) from $1,009

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 10/19. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
SFO — CGN
May 9 — May 161

Cheap flight deals from San Francisco to Cologne

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Francisco (SFO) 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 May 4, 2024.

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$1,659

Round-trip from

$720
High demand for flights, 28% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 47% potential price drop
Average for round-trip flights in May 2024
From San Francisco to Cologne Köln/Bonn

What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from San Francisco to Cologne?

Flying to your destination on a Sunday can be more expensive, but this shouldn’t discourage you from finding affordable options to get to Cologne. Check prices with Cheapflights to find a great deal for your trip.

What is the cheapest month to fly from San Francisco to Cologne?

November is one of the best times of the year to fly to Cologne from San Francisco. Prices for November average $1,332 per person but you can even find prices for as low as $709. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of December. Opting for a November flight can save you 39% on your journey compared to booking in December

When is the cheapest time to fly from San Francisco to Cologne (SFO - CGN)?

It’s typically best to fly out from San Francisco to Cologne in the afternoon. Doing so could potentially save you 28% on the flight price compared to flying at noon, which is usually more expensive.

Cheap United Airlines flights from San Francisco to Cologne

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by United Airlines for the route between San Francisco and Cologne. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,864,334 searches. Data last updated May 4, 2024.
Check out some of the cheapest United Airlines flights we've come across from San Francisco to Cologne. Make sure to check back often as deals are often changing.
Sat 10/197:50 pmSFO - CGN
1 stop17h 30mUnited Airlines
Sat 10/268:40 amCGN - SFO
1 stop14h 50mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/3$1,211
Mon 7/112:12 amSFO - CGN
2 stops27h 03mUnited Airlines
Tue 7/308:40 amCGN - SFO
2 stops25h 11mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/3$1,275
Tue 5/281:40 pmSFO - CGN
1 stop13h 35mUnited Airlines
Tue 6/118:40 amCGN - SFO
2 stops18h 10mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/3$1,370
Mon 7/112:45 amSFO - CGN
2 stops25h 25mUnited Airlines
Tue 7/307:45 amCGN - SFO
1 stop14h 40mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/3$1,524

Cheap Air Canada flights from San Francisco to Cologne

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by Air Canada for the route between San Francisco and Cologne. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,864,334 searches. Data last updated May 4, 2024.
Browse through some of the cheapest Air Canada flights traveling from San Francisco to Cologne. Make sure to examine the flight information before completing your reservation.
Sat 10/192:00 pmSFO - CGN
2 stops18h 05mAir Canada
Sat 10/267:45 amCGN - SFO
2 stops18h 54mAir Canada
Deal found 5/3$1,259
Sat 6/110:05 pmSFO - CGN
2 stops32h 35mAir Canada
Sun 6/98:40 amCGN - SFO
2 stops23h 42mAir Canada
Deal found 5/3$1,320

Cheap San Francisco to Cologne flights in May & June 2024

Find cheap flight options from San Francisco to Cologne specifically for the months of May and June 2024. Explore affordable fares based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,864,334 searches. Prices were last updated on May 4, 2024.
These are some of the best deals we've found on flights to Cologne in 2024 at this time. Check back in a little while for more flight options.
Sat 5/47:45 pmSFO - CGN
1 stop30h 25mUnited Airlines
Fri 5/1012:55 pmCGN - SFO
1 stop34h 35mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/4$1,225
Tue 5/284:20 pmSFO - CGN
2 stops34h 55mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
Tue 6/116:05 pmCGN - SFO
2 stops29h 30mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
Deal found 5/3$1,284
Tue 5/284:20 pmSFO - CGN
2 stops21h 35mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
Tue 6/116:05 pmCGN - SFO
2 stops29h 30mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
Deal found 5/4$1,287
Sat 6/110:05 pmSFO - CGN
2 stops32h 35mAir Canada
Sun 6/98:40 amCGN - SFO
2 stops23h 42mAir Canada
Deal found 5/3$1,320
Sat 6/110:35 pmSFO - CGN
2 stops32h 15mLufthansa
Sun 6/98:40 amCGN - SFO
1 stop21h 20mLufthansa
Deal found 5/3$1,327
Tue 5/287:20 pmSFO - CGN
1 stop16h 55mAmerican Airlines
Tue 6/1110:55 amCGN - SFO
1 stop15h 30mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/4$1,340
Tue 5/289:05 pmSFO - CGN
1 stop16h 50mLufthansa
Tue 6/1112:50 pmCGN - SFO
1 stop15h 10mLufthansa
Deal found 5/3$1,344
Tue 5/281:40 pmSFO - CGN
1 stop13h 35mUnited Airlines
Tue 6/118:40 amCGN - SFO
2 stops18h 10mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/3$1,370
Thu 6/202:40 pmSFO - CGN
2 stops20h 15mLufthansa
Wed 6/266:05 pmCGN - SFO
1 stop33h 55mLufthansa
Deal found 5/4$1,387

San Francisco to Cologne 2024 flight deals

Discover exclusive flight deals for travel between San Francisco and Cologne in 2024. Find excellent offers based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,864,334 searches. Data last updated May 4, 2024.
These are some of the best deals we've found on flights to Cologne in 2024 at this time. Check back in a little while for more flight options.
Sat 10/193:35 pmSFO - CGN
1 stop20h 35mBritish Airways
Sat 10/2610:20 amCGN - SFO
2 stops19h 24mBritish Airways
Deal found 5/3$1,009
Sat 10/197:50 pmSFO - CGN
1 stop17h 30mUnited Airlines
Sat 10/268:40 amCGN - SFO
1 stop14h 50mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/3$1,211
Sat 5/47:45 pmSFO - CGN
1 stop30h 25mUnited Airlines
Fri 5/1012:55 pmCGN - SFO
1 stop34h 35mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/4$1,225
Sat 10/192:00 pmSFO - CGN
2 stops18h 05mAir Canada
Sat 10/267:45 amCGN - SFO
2 stops18h 54mAir Canada
Deal found 5/3$1,259
Mon 7/112:12 amSFO - CGN
2 stops27h 03mUnited Airlines
Tue 7/308:40 amCGN - SFO
2 stops25h 11mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/3$1,275
Tue 5/284:20 pmSFO - CGN
2 stops34h 55mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
Tue 6/116:05 pmCGN - SFO
2 stops29h 30mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
Deal found 5/3$1,284
Tue 5/284:20 pmSFO - CGN
2 stops21h 35mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
Tue 6/116:05 pmCGN - SFO
2 stops29h 30mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
Deal found 5/4$1,287
Sat 6/110:05 pmSFO - CGN
2 stops32h 35mAir Canada
Sun 6/98:40 amCGN - SFO
2 stops23h 42mAir Canada
Deal found 5/3$1,320
Sat 6/110:35 pmSFO - CGN
2 stops32h 15mLufthansa
Sun 6/98:40 amCGN - SFO
1 stop21h 20mLufthansa
Deal found 5/3$1,327

One-way flights to Cologne from San Francisco

Search for one-way flight options from San Francisco to Cologne. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Compare prices and availability to plan your one-way journey according to your preferred dates and budget. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,864,334 searches. Data last updated May 4, 2024.
Take a look at some of the one-way flights we've detected from San Francisco to Cologne. For those needing a return trip from San Francisco, there is a search form available above.
Sat 6/228:30 amSFO - CGN
2 stops18h 45mAir Canada
Deal found 5/3$1,156
Sat 6/227:40 pmSFO - CGN
1 stop14h 35mSWISS
Deal found 5/3$1,354

Find flights from San Francisco to Cologne within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from San Francisco 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 2,864,334 searches. Data last updated May 4, 2024.

Fly from

Any airport

Fly to

Any airport

Budget

$1,009 - $1,637

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Depart

Return

Price

San FranciscoCologne Köln/Bonn

SFO - CGN

SFOCGN

San Francisco

Sat 10/19

1 stop20h 35m

Cologne Köln/Bonn

Sat 10/26

2 stops19h 24m

$1,009

San FranciscoCologne Köln/Bonn

SFO - CGN

SFOCGN

San Francisco

Sat 10/19

1 stop17h 30m

Cologne Köln/Bonn

Sat 10/26

1 stop14h 50m

$1,211

San FranciscoCologne Köln/Bonn

SFO - CGN

SFOCGN

San Francisco

Sat 10/19

2 stops18h 05m

Cologne Köln/Bonn

Sat 10/26

2 stops18h 54m

$1,259

San FranciscoCologne Köln/Bonn

SFO - CGN

SFOCGN

San Francisco

Mon 7/1

2 stops27h 03m

Cologne Köln/Bonn

Tue 7/30

2 stops25h 11m

$1,275

San FranciscoCologne Köln/Bonn

SFO - CGN

SFOCGN

San Francisco

Tue 5/28

2 stops34h 55m

Cologne Köln/Bonn

Tue 6/11

2 stops29h 30m

$1,284

San FranciscoCologne Köln/Bonn

SFO - CGN

SFOCGN

San Francisco

Tue 5/28

2 stops21h 35m

Cologne Köln/Bonn

Tue 6/11

2 stops29h 30m

$1,287

San FranciscoCologne Köln/Bonn

SFO - CGN

SFOCGN

San Francisco

Sat 6/1

2 stops32h 15m

Cologne Köln/Bonn

Sun 6/9

1 stop21h 20m

$1,327

San FranciscoCologne Köln/Bonn

SFO - CGN

SFOCGN

San Francisco

Tue 5/28

1 stop16h 55m

Cologne Köln/Bonn

Tue 6/11

1 stop15h 30m

$1,340

San FranciscoCologne Köln/Bonn

SFO - CGN

SFOCGN

San Francisco

Sat 6/1

2 stops35h 15m

Cologne Köln/Bonn

Sun 6/9

3 stops34h 33m

$1,637

Flights are sorted by cheapest first

Deals found on 5/3

When is the cheapest time to fly from San Francisco to Cologne?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from San Francisco to Cologne. Price data was last updated on April 28, 2024.
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Travelers seeking maximum savings on their San Francisco to Cologne flight should consider departing on Friday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Monday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.
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Average price of flights to Cologne by month

Plan your trip from San Francisco to Cologne by taking into account the cheapest months to travel. The average price of a one-way flight from San Francisco to Cologne is currently $1,255 while a round-trip flight costs $1,292. Price data was last updated on April 28, 2024.

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Cologne (average of $720). Flying from San Francisco to Cologne in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,642). 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.

January

$797

February

$720

March

$961

April

$873

May

$1,133

June

$1,642

July

$1,173

August

$1,189

September

$997

October

$882

November

$791

December

$756

Temperature and rainfall in Cologne by month

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

CGN

Temperature

35.6 - 62.6 °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 May 4, 2024.
To help decide which airline to fly from San Francisco to Cologne, see what other customers have to say about United Airlines, Air Canada and TAP AIR PORTUGAL. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
7.8
Good
2,019 reviews

Overall

7.8

Crew

8.4

Boarding

7.9

Comfort

7.6

Entertainment

7.2

Food

7.4

Reviews

1 / 10

Very crowded flight. Staff brought refreshments regularly and the food was surprisingly good. But checking was very slow and they allowed way too many people with large suitcases on board making onboarding and off-boarding very slow and chaotic.

7.8
Good
2,019 reviews
7.8
Good
2,019 reviews

Overall

7.8

Crew

8.4

Boarding

7.9

Comfort

7.6

Entertainment

7.2

Food

7.4

Reviews

1 / 10

Very crowded flight. Staff brought refreshments regularly and the food was surprisingly good. But checking was very slow and they allowed way too many people with large suitcases on board making onboarding and off-boarding very slow and chaotic.

7.4
Good
11,125 reviews
7.8
Good
2,019 reviews

Overall

7.8

Crew

8.4

Boarding

7.9

Comfort

7.6

Entertainment

7.2

Food

7.4

Reviews

1 / 10

Very crowded flight. Staff brought refreshments regularly and the food was surprisingly good. But checking was very slow and they allowed way too many people with large suitcases on board making onboarding and off-boarding very slow and chaotic.

7.3
Good
14,728 reviews
7.8
Good
2,019 reviews

Overall

7.8

Crew

8.4

Boarding

7.9

Comfort

7.6

Entertainment

7.2

Food

7.4

Reviews

1 / 10

Very crowded flight. Staff brought refreshments regularly and the food was surprisingly good. But checking was very slow and they allowed way too many people with large suitcases on board making onboarding and off-boarding very slow and chaotic.

7.2
Good
2,168 reviews
7.8
Good
2,019 reviews

Overall

7.8

Crew

8.4

Boarding

7.9

Comfort

7.6

Entertainment

7.2

Food

7.4

Reviews

1 / 10

Very crowded flight. Staff brought refreshments regularly and the food was surprisingly good. But checking was very slow and they allowed way too many people with large suitcases on board making onboarding and off-boarding very slow and chaotic.

7.0
Good
6,904 reviews
7.8
Good
2,019 reviews

Overall

7.8

Crew

8.4

Boarding

7.9

Comfort

7.6

Entertainment

7.2

Food

7.4

Reviews

1 / 10

Very crowded flight. Staff brought refreshments regularly and the food was surprisingly good. But checking was very slow and they allowed way too many people with large suitcases on board making onboarding and off-boarding very slow and chaotic.

Related info for your journey

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  • Can I find flights from San Francisco to Cologne for under $1,100 on Cheapflights?

    Yes, there are multiple flights from San Francisco to Cologne for under $1,100. The cheapest flight booked recently is on British Airways for just $1,009, but on average you can expect to pay $1,379.

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

    Flying on British Airways is currently your cheapest option to Cologne, with prices starting at $1,009. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by United Airlines and Air Canada, with the lowest prices starting at $1,211 and $1,259, respectively. Users have found that British Airways is 24% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • What does SFO to CGN mean?

    San Francisco Airport is SFO and Cologne Köln/Bonn Airport is CGN. These codes are created by the International Air Transport Association (IATA) and airlines use them to identify the departing and arrival airports in the flight routes they service.

  • Can I find deals for flights from San Francisco to Cologne that include extra baggage allowance?

    The amount of baggage you can bring on your San Francisco to Cologne flight depends on the airline and the type of fare you've chosen. After entering your flight details, you'll be able to view the specific baggage policies for each deal in the search results. Keep in mind that certain deals may offer additional baggage allowance.

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

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  • Can I find deals for flights from San Francisco to Cologne that allow pets onboard?

    Many airlines flying from San Francisco to Cologne offer the option to travel with pets. After selecting a flight deal, you can find more information about the airline's pet policy on their official website or by contacting the airline directly. Please note that additional fees and restrictions may apply.

  • Can I find deals on last-minute flights from San Francisco to Cologne?

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    The San Francisco to Cologne flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 5/4.

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LufthansaCheapest$920Average$1,320FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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