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628 € Cheap Flights from San Francisco International to Cologne

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      Flight deals from San Francisco International to Cologne

      Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from San Francisco International Airport to Cologne Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from 722 €. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
      Cologne.628 € per passenger.Departing Mon, 28 Sep, returning Tue, 13 Oct.Return flight with Alaska Airlines and Ryanair.Outbound indirect flight with Alaska Airlines, departs from San Francisco International on Mon, 28 Sep, arriving in Cologne.Inbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from Cologne on Tue, 13 Oct, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 628 €, select.
      Cologne.713 € per passenger.Departing Mon, 19 Oct, returning Mon, 2 Nov.Return flight with Alaska Airlines and Ryanair.Outbound indirect flight with Alaska Airlines, departs from San Francisco International on Mon, 19 Oct, arriving in Cologne.Inbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from Cologne on Mon, 2 Nov, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 713 €, select.
      Cologne.713 € per passenger.Departing Wed, 2 Dec, returning Thu, 10 Dec.Return flight with United.Outbound indirect flight with United, departs from San Francisco International on Wed, 2 Dec, arriving in Cologne.Inbound indirect flight with United, departs from Cologne on Thu, 10 Dec, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 713 €, select.
      Cologne.722 € per passenger.Departing Sun, 4 Oct, returning Tue, 20 Oct.Return flight with Alaska Airlines and Ryanair.Outbound indirect flight with Alaska Airlines, departs from San Francisco International on Sun, 4 Oct, arriving in Cologne.Inbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from Cologne on Tue, 20 Oct, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 722 €, select.
      Cologne.762 € per passenger.Departing Wed, 18 Nov, returning Fri, 27 Nov.Return flight with United.Outbound indirect flight with United, departs from San Francisco International on Wed, 18 Nov, arriving in Cologne.Inbound indirect flight with United, departs from Cologne on Fri, 27 Nov, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 762 €, select.
      Cologne.796 € per passenger.Departing Fri, 9 Apr, returning Mon, 19 Apr.Return flight with United.Outbound indirect flight with United, departs from San Francisco International on Fri, 9 Apr, arriving in Cologne.Inbound indirect flight with United, departs from Cologne on Mon, 19 Apr, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 796 €, select.
      Cologne.817 € per passenger.Departing Fri, 12 Feb, returning Sat, 20 Feb.Return flight with Lufthansa.Outbound indirect flight with Lufthansa, departs from San Francisco International on Fri, 12 Feb, arriving in Cologne.Inbound indirect flight with Lufthansa, departs from Cologne on Sat, 20 Feb, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 817 €, select.
      Cologne.872 € per passenger.Departing Wed, 16 Sep, returning Wed, 23 Sep.Return flight with Lufthansa.Outbound indirect flight with Lufthansa, departs from San Francisco International on Wed, 16 Sep, arriving in Cologne.Inbound indirect flight with Lufthansa, departs from Cologne on Wed, 23 Sep, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 872 €, select.
      Cologne.895 € per passenger.Departing Wed, 16 Dec, returning Sun, 10 Jan.Return flight with Aer Lingus and Ryanair.Outbound indirect flight with Aer Lingus, departs from San Francisco International on Wed, 16 Dec, arriving in Cologne.Inbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from Cologne on Sun, 10 Jan, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 895 €, select.

      Find the cheapest month to fly from San Francisco International to Cologne

      We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like San Francisco International to Cologne flights are currently cheapest in December.
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      Dec
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      San Francisco International to Cologne: Alternative routes

      Compare routes from San Francisco International to Cologne below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Cologne.

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      San Francisco to Cologne: Flight information

      The things to know before you go.
      Cheapest flight found628 €
      Cheapest month to flySeptember

      Finding cheap flights from San Francisco International to Cologne: Frequently asked questions

      The best price we found for a return flight from San Francisco International to Cologne is 628 €. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
      Currently, there are no airlines that fly direct from San Francisco International to Cologne. But we found flights with one or more stops from 628 €.
      As of September 2026, there are no flights flying from San Francisco International to Cologne.
      The cheapest month to fly from San Francisco International to Cologne is usually September.
      After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from San Francisco International Airport to Cologne Airport on Monday, 28 September 2026.
      No airlines currently offer direct flights between San Francisco International Airport and Cologne Airport. Most routes have one or more stops.
      We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Cologne but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.

      We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Cologne is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

      Currently, Alaska Airlines offers the cheapest flight tickets to Cologne.

      Flying from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Cologne Airport (CGN): what you need to know

      • Cologne's timezone is UTC+1, making Cologne nine hours ahead of San Francisco.

      • For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you'll have plenty of time to board your SFO to CGN flight.

      • Be prepared for longer lines in popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure will help ensure a smooth travel experience.

      • If you'd like to split up your journey, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from San Francisco International Airport to Cologne Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between SFO and CGN:

        • London Heathrow Airport

        • Munich Airport

        • Dublin Airport

      How to find the cheapest flights from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Cologne Airport (CGN)

      • At the moment, 309 € is the lowest price we've found for a one-way San Francisco International Airport to Cologne Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is 628 €. Remember that fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.

      • Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from SFO to CGN if you book early. Airlines often offer some amazing early bird discounts.

      • If you're willing to be flexible with your travel plans, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll find the lowest price across every month when looking for your flight from San Francisco International Airport to Cologne Airport.

      • Getting your hands on cheap flights from SFO to CGN is easy with Price Alerts. Simply create one of these automatic alerts and we'll get in touch as soon as a new deal comes up.

      • Lock in the ideal flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from San Francisco International Airport to Cologne Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by arrival and departure times, airline, and journey duration.

      Handy information about San Francisco International Airport (SFO)

      • When it comes to the on-time performance of San Francisco International Airport, data shows 78% of flights arrive within the scheduled timeframe.

      • San Francisco International Airport is about 21 kilometres from central San Francisco. If you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving from the centre, it'll take 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.

      • Planning to take public transport? Expect a trip time of around 35 minutes.

      • Need a handy hotel close to SFO? If you're boarding an early flight from San Francisco International Airport to Cologne Airport, these stays will have you moments from check-in:

      Arriving at Cologne Airport (CGN)

      • If you're coming in on a late San Francisco International Airport to Cologne Airport flight, few things top the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing not long after at one of these hotels near CGN:

      • Travel at your own pace with a Cologne Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Wheego, Flex To Go or Alamo and chase adventure across Cologne and beyond.

      • Secure the lowest price by reserving your ride from Cologne Airport around two weeks ahead of your departure.

      When to fly to Cologne Airport (CGN)

      • August is the most popular month for flights from San Francisco International Airport to Cologne Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, visit Cologne in January.

      • Lock in your flight from San Francisco International Airport to Cologne Airport for August if you want to explore Cologne during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 12ºC (54ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF).

      • If you like cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from SFO to CGN in January. Average temperatures are between -3ºC (27ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF) then.

      Explore more of Germany

      • You've visited Cologne, now it's time to discover more of Germany. Journey around 483 kilometres north-east to Berlin to tick off its popular sights. From Brandenburg Gate to Berlin Wall and Parliament Building, there's plenty to keep you on the go.

      • If you're ready to explore another great destination in Germany, consider Hamburg, about 354 kilometres north-east of Cologne. Miniatur Wunderland, Elbphilharmonie Hamburg and Port of Hamburg are highlights.

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      Prices shown on this page are estimated lowest prices only. Found in the last 12 days.