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$582 Find cheap flights from Cologne to San Francisco

This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Cologne to San Francisco departing on 10/29. 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.
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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Cologne to San Francisco, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Cheap flight deals from Cologne to San Francisco (CGN-SFO)

Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Cologne to San Francisco that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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12:00 pm - 7:30 pmCGN-SFO
15h 30m1 stop
2:07 pm - 5:50 pmSFO-CGN
18h 43m2 stops
$582British Airways
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Tue, Oct 29 - Wed, Nov 20
12:00 pm - 10:29 pmCGN-SFO
18h 29m2 stops
5:30 pm - 5:50 pmSFO-CGN
15h 20m2 stops
$587British Airways
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Tue, Oct 29 - Wed, Nov 20
7:00 am - 9:49 pmCGN-SFO
23h 49m2 stops
8:30 am - 11:10 amSFO-CGN
17h 40m2 stops
$631Air Canada
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Mon, Nov 4 - Thu, Nov 21
9:10 am - 9:40 pmCGN-SFO
20h 30m2 stops
1:10 pm - 6:10 pmSFO-CGN
20h 00m2 stops
$633Air Canada
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Tue, Oct 29 - Sun, Nov 24
7:00 am - 9:49 pmCGN-SFO
23h 49m2 stops
1:10 pm - 5:10 pmSFO-CGN
19h 00m2 stops
Mon, Nov 4 - Fri, Nov 22
9:10 am - 3:55 pmCGN-SFO
14h 45m1 stop
8:35 pm - 7:25 pmSFO-CGN
13h 50m1 stop
$637Lufthansa
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Fri, Nov 1 - Sun, Nov 24
6:00 am - 2:20 pmCGN-SFO
17h 20m1 stop
1:40 pm - 3:50 pmSFO-CGN
17h 10m1 stop
$639United Airlines
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Mon, Jun 17 - Mon, Jul 1
2:40 pm - 3:42 pmCGN-SFO
34h 02m2 stops
1:10 pm - 5:10 pmSFO-CGN
19h 00m2 stops
Sun, Nov 3 - Fri, Nov 22
9:10 am - 3:55 pmCGN-SFO
14h 45m1 stop
8:35 pm - 7:25 pmSFO-CGN
13h 50m1 stop
$680Lufthansa
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Tue, Oct 29 - Thu, Nov 21
6:00 am - 4:00 pmCGN-SFO
19h 00m2 stops
1:40 pm - 12:15 pmSFO-CGN
13h 35m1 stop
$714United Airlines
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Mon, Jun 17 - Tue, Jul 2

Flights from Cologne to San Francisco - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Cologne to San Francisco to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from Cologne to San Francisco, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from Cologne to San Francisco is January, where tickets cost $519 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and August, where the average cost of tickets is $1,030 and $850 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Cologne to San Francisco?

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from Cologne to San Francisco, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price on the flight from Cologne to San Francisco, you should book around 3 days before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 50 days before departure.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Cologne to San Francisco?

The cheapest price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.
In the last 72 hours, the best return deals on flights connecting Cologne to San Francisco were found on British Airways ($582) and Air Canada ($631). Turkish Airlines proposed the cheapest one-way flight at $1,101.

Good to know

Low season

November

High season

July

Cheapest flight

$582
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 5% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 44% increase in price.
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When to book flights from Cologne to San Francisco

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Cologne to San Francisco based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated round-trip price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or round-trips with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking flights from Cologne to San Francisco

  • What is the cheapest flight from Cologne to San Francisco?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Cologne to San Francisco was $582 for a one-way ticket and $582 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Cologne and San Francisco?

    Yes, you’ll need a passport to travel to San Francisco from Cologne.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Cologne to San Francisco?

    Cologne and San Francisco are both served by 1 main airport. You will leave Cologne from Cologne Köln/Bonn and will be arriving at San Francisco.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Cologne to San Francisco?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Cologne to San Francisco?

    Star Alliance, and oneworld are the airline alliances operating flights between Cologne and San Francisco, with Star Alliance being the most commonly used for this route.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Cologne to San Francisco?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Cologne to San Francisco.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Cologne to San Francisco?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to San Francisco from Cologne is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Cologne to San Francisco?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to San Francisco with an airline and back to Cologne with another airline. Booking your flights between Cologne and SFO can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Cologne to San Francisco?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to San Francisco from Cologne up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Top airline flying from Cologne to San Francisco

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Cologne to San Francisco. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Cologne to San Francisco? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
6.9
LufthansaOverall score based on 7582 reviews
6.9Comfort
7.7Crew
6.5Food
7.1Boarding
6.7Entertainment
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Crew was super rude in business class. Not friendly or helpful. Luggage was damaged and was told to file with United and that was unsuccessful.

2.0 MediocreANTHONY, May 2024FRA - SFO
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Crew was super rude in business class. Not friendly or helpful. Luggage was damaged and was told to file with United and that was unsuccessful.

The connection at Frankfurt was chaotic and nearly missed the flight to Atlanta. They made was wait for busses to transfer and it took ages

We liked the direct flight from Frankfurt to Orlando, however, it was a little confusing as I thought I was traveling with Lufthansa from Izmir- Frankfurt-Orlando. We were not able to check in online twenty-four hours before the flight from Izmir. One lady in our group wanted to check two suitcases in Izmir, but was not allowed to do so. She was allowed to take the extra bag into the cablin. Others in our group were able to check two bags. In Frankfurt several in our group were given stand-by boarding tickets, which worried them. Everyone eventually was allowed to board, but it caused them to worry. I didn't have any of those problem.

Boarding, comfort, food/drinks, entertainment and most of all an extremely courteous and friendly group of flight attendants made my 12 hour flight an absolute joy!

The bad part was 2 hour delay and we were seating in the airplane it was getting hot and uncomfortable But after they fixed the problem everything went so smooth Crew were amazing very nice polite and caring

Touchscreens do not work. WiFi did not work. Food is possibly the worst on any European airline. Drinks came by only four times on a cross-Atlantic. The plane was two hours late because—it was announced—Lufthansa didn't have enough large aircraft in their fleet to accommodate an on-time flight.

The flight attendants were superb and the service was outstanding. Some passengers with small children were very rude and inconsiderate, kids were constantly crying and some were running around the aisle unsupervised.

Terrible. There was a rattling noise the whole flight. The internet didn't work after I paid. Boarding is very disorganized.

Horrible flight attendant in back of economy that screamed at me, have already reported to United. Horrible food - for Gluten free, why would you assume the person is vegetarian? I was served some kind of horrible curry bean paste and multiple cold rolls and soggy vegetables with no seasoning... um no!

The crew member put her luggage and boxes behind my seat so I was able to recline while the passenger in front of me did for 8 hours. My knees were forced against the seat for hours :(. Dude sitting next to me hasn't showered in weeks so I almost threw up.

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from Cologne to San Francisco found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
7/20Sat
3 stops
50h 49mCGN-SFO
$582
7/20Sat
1 stopTurkish Airlines
24h 30mCGN-SFO
$1,101
7/20Sat
2 stopsTAP AIR PORTUGAL
29h 30mCGN-SFO
$1,122
7/19Fri
3 stops
28h 25mCGN-SFO
$1,223
8/1Thu
2 stops
37h 00mCGN-SFO
$1,489
8/1Thu
1 stop
32h 45mCGN-SFO
$1,771
8/2Fri
2 stops
30h 45mCGN-SFO
$1,892
8/2Fri
3 stops
28h 15mCGN-SFO
$1,975

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Cologne - San Francisco Flights

Departure:

Cologne (CGN)Germany

Destination:

San Francisco (SFO)United States

Return flight deals:

San Francisco - Cologne

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