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Flights from San Francisco to Cologne usually depart from San Francisco (SFO) and arrive at Cologne Köln/Bonn (CGN).

Two cabin classes are available on flights from San Francisco to Cologne:

• Economy Class
• Business Class

One-stop flights from San Francisco to Cologne most commonly connect through:

• Munich Franz Josef Strauss (MUC) - 68% of one-stop connections
• London Heathrow (LHR) - 14% of one-stop connections
• Frankfurt am Main (FRA) - 11% of one-stop connections
• Kastrup Copenhagen (CPH) - 4% of one-stop connections

Munich Franz Josef Strauss (MUC) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 78% on the San Francisco to Cologne route. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $586 round-trip on average, while Wednesday is the most expensive at $2,635, a difference of $2,049. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Some of the most popular sights in Cologne are Köln Hauptbahnhof, Kölner Dom and Lanxess Arena. These are among the most viewed places in Cologne on KAYAK.

A nonstop flight from San Francisco to Cologne takes 0h 00m, covering 5,597 miles.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $858 to $7,343. That means the highest observed fare was about 9x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from San Francisco to Cologne are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $567, which is 36% below the typical average for this route.

Flying via Kastrup Copenhagen (CPH) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 13h 14m, compared with 14h 25m via Munich Franz Josef Strauss (MUC) and 17h 11m via Frankfurt am Main (FRA).

Cologne is 9 hours ahead of San Francisco (Central European Time vs Pacific Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Cologne Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $15 for economy cars. Top options include:
· Flex To Go
· Wheego
· Alamo
· Enterprise Rent-A-Car
· Avis

Round-trip flights from San Francisco to Cologne range from $586 to $1,510, with an average of $1,051 over the past 12 months. Anything below $586 counts as a good deal.