SFO - CGN

$437 Find Cheap Flights from San Francisco to Cologne

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from San Francisco to Cologne departing on 10/7. 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 San Francisco to Cologne, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Cheapest round-trip
$930
Typical prices: $1,438-$982
United Airlines
Wed 9/30Thu 10/8
SFO - CGN • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$437
Lufthansa
Wed 10/7
SFO - CGN • 1 stop
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Cheapest • from $929 (round-trip)
Best reviews • 7.4 score
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There are currently no direct flights between San Francisco and Cologne. You'll need at least 1 connection.
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Cheapest • Avg $828 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 13h 05m (one-way)
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Cheapest • 56% price drop
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Cheap Flights from San Francisco to Cologne (SFO-CGN)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from San Francisco to Cologne 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.
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent round-trip flight deals from San Francisco to Cologne

Wed, Sep 30 - Thu, Oct 8
United Airlines Logo
1:55 pm - 5:20 pm
SFO
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CGN
18h 25m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
1:05 pm - 7:00 pm
CGN
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SFO
14h 55m
1 stop
$930United Airlines
Mon, Sep 21 - Mon, Oct 12
Lufthansa Logo
9:05 pm - 7:30 pm
SFO
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CGN
13h 25m
1 stop
Lufthansa Logo
8:10 pm - 7:00 pm
CGN
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SFO
31h 50m
1 stop
$931Lufthansa
Mon, Aug 31 - Mon, Sep 7
Lufthansa Logo
9:05 pm - 7:30 pm
SFO
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CGN
13h 25m
1 stop
Lufthansa Logo
8:10 pm - 7:00 pm
CGN
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SFO
31h 50m
1 stop
$932Lufthansa
Sat, Sep 19 - Tue, Oct 13
Air Canada Logo
11:39 pm - 5:20 pm
SFO
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CGN
32h 41m
2 stops
Air Canada Logo
1:05 pm - 3:21 pm
CGN
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SFO
35h 16m
2 stops
$933Air Canada
Wed, Sep 23 - Tue, Oct 13
Air Canada Logo
8:30 am - 12:25 pm
SFO
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CGN
18h 55m
2 stops
Air Canada Logo
1:05 pm - 10:20 am
CGN
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SFO
30h 15m
2 stops
$938Air Canada
Mon, Aug 31 - Mon, Sep 7
Lufthansa Logo
9:05 pm - 7:30 pm
SFO
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CGN
13h 25m
1 stop
Lufthansa Logo
8:10 pm - 7:00 pm
CGN
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SFO
31h 50m
1 stop
$939Lufthansa
Sat, Sep 19 - Tue, Oct 13
Air Canada Logo
11:39 pm - 5:20 pm
SFO
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CGN
32h 41m
2 stops
Air Canada Logo
1:05 pm - 3:21 pm
CGN
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SFO
35h 16m
2 stops
$941Air Canada
Mon, Sep 21 - Mon, Oct 12
United Airlines Logo
5:00 am - 5:20 pm
SFO
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CGN
27h 20m
2 stops
United Airlines Logo
1:05 pm - 2:30 pm
CGN
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SFO
34h 25m
1 stop
$945United Airlines
Sat, Sep 19 - Mon, Oct 12
Air Canada Logo
11:39 pm - 5:20 pm
SFO
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CGN
32h 41m
2 stops
Air Canada Logo
1:05 pm - 9:09 am
CGN
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SFO
53h 04m
2 stops
$952Air Canada
Mon, Aug 31 - Mon, Sep 7
Lufthansa Logo
9:05 pm - 7:30 pm
SFO
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CGN
13h 25m
1 stop
Lufthansa Logo
6:05 pm - 12:40 pm
CGN
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SFO
27h 35m
2 stops
$954Lufthansa
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KAYAK's insights & trends for San Francisco to Cologne flights

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

How much is a round-trip flight from San Francisco to Cologne?

This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from San Francisco to Cologne departing in September.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from San Francisco to Cologne, 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 San Francisco to Cologne is January, where tickets cost $530 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and March, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $2,014 and $1,998 respectively.

Good to know

Low seasonMay
Cheapest flight$437
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 33% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 66% increase in price.
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When to book flights from San Francisco to Cologne

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from San Francisco to Cologne based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking flights from San Francisco to Cologne

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

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from San Francisco to Cologne was $437 for a one-way ticket and $929 for a round-trip.

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

    Yes, you'll most likely have to show a valid passport before boarding the plane in San Francisco and on arrival in Cologne.

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

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

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

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

  • Which is the best airline for flights from San Francisco to Cologne, United Airlines or Lufthansa?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from San Francisco to Cologne are United Airlines and Lufthansa. With an average price for the route of $1,762 and an overall rating of 7.4, United Airlines is the most popular choice. Lufthansa is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $1,376 and an overall rating of 6.8.

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

    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 San Francisco to Cologne.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Cologne from San Francisco 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 San Francisco to Cologne?

    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 Cologne with an airline and back to San Francisco with another airline. Booking your flights between San Francisco and CGN 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 San Francisco to Cologne?

    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 Cologne from San Francisco up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Reviews of the top 3 airlines serving from San Francisco to Cologne

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from San Francisco to Cologne. 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 San Francisco to Cologne? 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.
7.4
United AirlinesOverall score based on 9751 reviews
7.7Boarding
6.6Food
7.3Comfort
8.1Crew
7.1Entertainment
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My service dog and I were asked to deplane just before they closed the door - clearly very last minute they couldn’t find the documentation that I have filled out many many times before that is for flying service animals. I purposely purchase 3seats (a whole row) since he is large and not all passengers want to sit next to a dog on a cross country flight. The plane departed with my husband on it!!! They made me fill out a hard copy of the same form and had to reschedule me on a later flight where they could find 3 seats together!! I’ve done this so many times before - clearly the error was on their part in a technology glitch - but really people - do better!! Very traumatic - and my husband had to wait for us when he landed ….so bad. Poor pup was confused and tired.

2.0 MediocreCatie, May 2026
SFO - BOS
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My service dog and I were asked to deplane just before they closed the door - clearly very last minute they couldn’t find the documentation that I have filled out many many times before that is for flying service animals. I purposely purchase 3seats (a whole row) since he is large and not all passengers want to sit next to a dog on a cross country flight. The plane departed with my husband on it!!! They made me fill out a hard copy of the same form and had to reschedule me on a later flight where they could find 3 seats together!! I’ve done this so many times before - clearly the error was on their part in a technology glitch - but really people - do better!! Very traumatic - and my husband had to wait for us when he landed ….so bad. Poor pup was confused and tired.

My flight time was changed without any notification to me which ruined my time sensitive plans so I ended up completely changing my travel plans and no reimbursement.

No screens or meal options. Freezing cold. Dirty seats. Left late.

I liked that my son and I were reseated next to each other (we had different bookings). I liked that it was a directg flight and mostly on time. I liked that you provided pillows and blankets. Flight attendants were generally courteous. The messaging through wifi did not work well. The food was not good. Seats are very narrow and I felt slightly claustraphobic in the window seat.

Some crew were unfriendly or in some cases just straight up rude.

Outstanding service, efficient & friendly crew, flight was safe, comfortable & on time

United Airline crews were very friendly and very attentive. 12 hours flight was gone like in a shorter one.

Flight itself excellent, but delayed so missed connection & got to destination 2 hrs later

Due to cancellation of connecting flight (Lufthansa) I didn’t fly with United

It was a red-eye, but the flight felt surprisingly quick. The seats were very comfortable, and that made resting much easier. I also want to thank the gentleman seated next to me, who graciously moved so my mom could sit beside me. We slept almost the entire way. The cabin crew was respectful in not disturbing us, while also being courteous and professional throughout. Thank you, United.

Food choices limited & not enticing Seats quite uncomfortable & difficult to control

Definitely get premium economy on a flight this long if you can. Your legs and while body will thank you.

Boarding was disorganized. The door to one to the toilets wouldn’t lock. The plane was shockingly cramped, and clearly used for domestic flights due to the menus for items to sell domestic travelers. United should be ashamed of its small seats, tiny unclean toilets, and money grubbing stance toward services, compared to Lufthansa, Emirates, and most international carriers United is awful.

Terrible. Lost our luggage for 4 days. Did not advise passengers there was a strike in Barcelona Airport and had zero personnel on hand at airport to advise passengers on where to go to file claims. We had to fend for ourselves. No assistance at all other than an online claims submission process that we had to find out about on our own.

Lufthansa cancelled our flight from Los Angeles to Naples Italy on March 10 for scheduled flight on March 12 Very stressful experience trying to arrange alternatives. Will never fly again with Lufthansa

Service and food were excellent. Incredibly friendly and competent staff. Flight was delayed over and hour and I had to run between terminals to get my connecting flight.

Late flight Delays Poor service Poor staff Worst airline ever

Lufthansa still has a good level of quality compared to US airlines, especially with respect to (1) food quality - actually tasty, (2) good French red wine - free, (3) good movie selection. Also my ticket price includes 1 free check-in luggage, while some other budget airlines sneak in an extra $150 for a checkin.

The food could be better, more snacks. And have some plugs to chargue the phone.

Everything was really great just The aircraft was too old and sounded it will break during takeoff

Canceled flight late London to Florence. Help at airport very poor. Treated poorly. Had to sleep in the airport. Lost bags- still do not have them. Horrible. I should be reimbursed!

Boarding was orderly, pilot and flight attendants were nice, entertainment options were good, and low sodium meals were quite tasty.

Flight delayed, connection was not at gate listed and so missed, staff were rude at Heathrow, phone tree stupid and difficult, took me 21 actual hours to reach my destination. Almost lost my hotel reservation after walking in a strange city alone after midnight because they would not put me up in a hotel at sfo or heathrow. I will never fly BA again and will tell all people and Instagram followers never to fly BA.

Check-in in SAN was long. ORD was good. Flight delayed On board crew was ok. No warmth or personality. LHrR barely made connection

Wish the food and overall service was better. They treat Business class passengers same as economy

They had us seating down for one hour just waiting on the plane

Flying with BA is always a good experience—even in economy class. It is better if in business and first class. Timely, breeze through security and timely connections

The issue was not with BA it was with the link yoiu sent fopr booking the flight

Loved the boarding option from Business class lounge, experience on flight was excellent, plenty of good food choices

Awful it always is unfortunately is the only way to fly direct to london

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