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Cheapest round-trip
$632
Typical prices: $756-$1,262
British Airways
Sun 12/9Wed 12/12
JFK - CGN • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$260
Typical prices: $474-$753
Multiple Airlines
Thu 10/4
EWR - CGN • 2 stops
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United Airlines
Best reviews • 7.4 score
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SDF - CGN
Cheapest • 38% average savings
BOS - CGN
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When to travel
November
Cheapest • 23% price drop
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Cheap Flights to Cologne

 
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Recent round-trip flight deals to Cologne

Wed, Dec 9 - Sat, Dec 12
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6:40 pm - 7:30 pmJFK  New York John F Kennedy Intl-CGN Cologne Köln/Bonn
18h 50m1 stop London Heathrow
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5:35 pm - 7:30 amCGN  Cologne Köln/Bonn-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl
19h 55m2 stops London Heathrow Boston Logan Intl
$632British Airways
Sat, Oct 17 - Sat, Oct 31
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12:15 am - 12:00 pmJFK  New York John F Kennedy Intl-CGN Cologne Köln/Bonn
29h 45m1 stop Athens Eleftherios V.
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8:00 am - 8:05 pmCGN  Cologne Köln/Bonn-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl
41h 05m2 stops Berlin Brandenburg Helsinki-Vantaa
$636Multiple Airlines
Wed, Dec 9 - Sat, Dec 12
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5:45 pm - 7:30 pmLGA  New York LaGuardia-CGN Cologne Köln/Bonn
19h 45m2 stops Boston Logan Intl London Heathrow
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5:35 pm - 7:13 pmCGN  Cologne Köln/Bonn-LGA New York LaGuardia
31h 38m2 stops London Heathrow Boston Logan Intl
$642British Airways
Wed, Dec 9 - Sat, Dec 12
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6:05 pm - 4:20 pmJFK  New York John F Kennedy Intl-CGN Cologne Köln/Bonn
16h 15m1 stop London Gatwick
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3:35 pm - 3:55 pmCGN  Cologne Köln/Bonn-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl
30h 20m1 stop London Stansted
$684Multiple Airlines
Sat, Nov 7 - Mon, Nov 16
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8:50 pm - 4:55 pmEWR  Newark-CGN Cologne Köln/Bonn
14h 05m1 stop Munich Franz Josef Strauss
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1:10 pm - 7:05 pmCGN  Cologne Köln/Bonn-EWR Newark
11h 55m1 stop Munich Franz Josef Strauss
$740Lufthansa
Fri, Nov 13 - Sun, Nov 22
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8:50 pm - 12:25 pmEWR  Newark-CGN Cologne Köln/Bonn
9h 35m1 stop Munich Franz Josef Strauss
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9:20 am - 7:05 pmCGN  Cologne Köln/Bonn-EWR Newark
15h 45m1 stop Munich Franz Josef Strauss
$740Lufthansa
Tue, Nov 3 - Tue, Nov 17
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8:50 pm - 7:35 pmEWR  Newark-CGN Cologne Köln/Bonn
16h 45m1 stop Munich Franz Josef Strauss
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1:35 pm - 7:05 pmCGN  Cologne Köln/Bonn-EWR Newark
11h 30m1 stop Munich Franz Josef Strauss
$740Lufthansa
Mon, Nov 23 - Thu, Dec 3
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1:40 pm - 4:55 pmSFO  San Francisco-CGN Cologne Köln/Bonn
18h 15m1 stop Munich Franz Josef Strauss
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1:35 pm - 7:35 pmCGN  Cologne Köln/Bonn-SFO San Francisco
15h 00m1 stop Munich Franz Josef Strauss
$777United Airlines
Thu, Nov 5 - Mon, Nov 16
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1:40 pm - 4:55 pmDFW  Dallas/Fort Worth-CGN Cologne Köln/Bonn
20h 15m2 stops Denver Intl Munich Franz Josef Strauss
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9:20 am - 10:20 pmCGN  Cologne Köln/Bonn-DFW Dallas/Fort Worth
20h 00m2 stops Munich Franz Josef Strauss Toronto Pearson Intl
$790United Airlines
Mon, Nov 23 - Thu, Dec 3
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12:50 pm - 4:55 pmSFO  San Francisco-CGN Cologne Köln/Bonn
19h 05m2 stops London Heathrow Munich Franz Josef Strauss
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1:35 pm - 7:35 pmCGN  Cologne Köln/Bonn-SFO San Francisco
15h 00m1 stop Munich Franz Josef Strauss
$790United Airlines
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Price, demand and travel trends for United States to Cologne flights

Use KAYAK data on prices, travel dates, airlines and seasonal trends to compare options and book flights from the United States to Cologne with more confidence.

What is the cheapest flight to Cologne?

New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Cologne is the cheapest route at $632 round-trip, found in the past 5 days on KAYAK. Newark Airport to Cologne is the most popular connection with round-trip deals from $740.

How much is a flight to Cologne?

A round-trip flight to Cologne costs $948 on average, based on data over the past 12 months on KAYAK. Round-trip fares from Louisville average $625, while Boston runs a bit higher at $715.

What is the cheapest day to fly to Cologne?

Friday is the cheapest day to fly to Cologne at $870 round-trip on average over the past 12 months on KAYAK. Saturday is the most expensive at $1,033.

What is the cheapest month to fly to Cologne?

  • November is the cheapest month to fly to Cologne with an average price of $725 round-trip.
  • June ($1,445) and May ($1,207) are the most expensive.
  • Based on KAYAK data over the past 12 months.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly to Cologne?

Night flights to Cologne are the cheapest at $870 round-trip on average. Afternoon flights are the most expensive at $1,084.

What is a good deal for flights to Cologne?

Flights under $756 are considered a good deal. 25% of KAYAK users found round-trip flights to Cologne at or below these prices, with the lowest fares from:

  • Boston $575
  • San Francisco $586
  • Louisville $625
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Expert advice for your flight to Cologne

 
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Harriet Baskas

Harriet Baskas

Expert on American Airlines

Harriet is an award-winning journalist who is happiest in an airport or an unusual museum. Her stories about airports, air travel, and the business of travel have appeared on NBC News, CNBC, USA TODAY, The Points Guy and other outlets. She is the creator of the StuckatTheAirport.com blog and the author of nine books. When not out on the road or exploring the latest airport amenities, she’s home in Seattle getting ready for the next adventure.

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Gabriel is a writer and video creator. As senior content producer for Flightradar24 and Monocle’s transport correspondent, he keeps a close eye on aviation in particular. He has also written travel articles for the likes of The New York Times. Born in New York but raised around the world, he now lives in Sweden. He’s been to 75 countries, flying 2.3 million miles on 113 airlines and through 234 airports in the process.

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Jessica Macdonald

Jessica Macdonald

Expert on Lufthansa

Currently based in Scotland after living in South Africa and the United States, Jessica has been writing travel and aviation content for more than 10 years. She regularly contributes to Travel + Leisure and TripSavvy, and has had work published by Condé Nast Traveller and The Independent. She has traveled to more than 50 countries across six continents.

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Duncan Madden

Duncan Madden

Expert on British Airways

Duncan is a freelance travel writer, copywriter and book author in constant search of travel stories and the perpetual sensation of being on holiday. He’s never happier than when on a dusty trail in search of empty waves or ducking under the piste tape in search of snowbound solitude. British born, living in Germany, but happiest heading for the horizon. His first book, Found in Translation, explores the etymologies and stories of country names around the world and is out now.

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Stefanie Waldek

Stefanie Waldek

Expert on United Airlines

Stefanie Waldek is a freelance space, travel, and design writer based in Saratoga Springs, NY. Her words have appeared in Space.com, Travel + Leisure, Condé Nast Traveler, Architectural Digest, and House Beautiful, among other publications. An expert in aviation and expedition cruising, Stefanie is frequently up in the air or on the sea, likely en route to Antarctica or the Arctic.

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Key details for flights to Cologne

Low season

August

Cheapest flight

$260
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 12% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 23% lower on average.
Flight from Newark Airport to Cologne

When to book flights to Cologne

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel to Cologne based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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Your questions about flights to Cologne, answered

Find helpful route details based on KAYAK data, including flight times, airports, airlines and booking questions.

  • What hotels offer complimentary transportation from Cologne Bonn Airport?

    A number of airports near the airport and in the greater Cologne area offer free transport to and from the airport. Hotels offering such services include Excelsior Hotel Ernst, Ameron Koln Hotel Regent, and Hotel Am Augustinerplatz.

  • What facilities are available for business travelers at Cologne Bonn Airport?

    Business travelers will be happy to hear that there is a business lounge in the airport along with a conference center. The Wöllhaf Conference and Banquet Center has 16 rooms available in a range of sizes for hire. So whether it’s a personal meeting or a large function, they have your event covered. Additionally, there is the Airport Business Lounge, which features the standard spread of amenities and services, but with the extra twist of having iPads available for all guests to use.

  • What shopping options are available at Cologne Bonn Airport?

    Looking to pick up a few last minute souvenirs and gifts for family and friends? For souvenirs and gifts, your best bets are Haribo by Kirschner buy&fly and Kirschner Buchhandlung. Additionally, there are a variety of clothing stores in the airport such as ESPRIT and Hallhuber.

  • How do I get from the airport to downtown Cologne?

    Like any airport, taxis are, of course, an option at Cologne Bonn Airport, but truly trains and buses are your best options here. The airport is connected to both Cologne and Bonn via S-Bahn trains, and the train station can be found between Terminals 1 and 2 of the airport. As for buses, there are shuttle buses available to take you to Cologne, Bonn, and Dusseldorf from the airport.

  • What is the difference between the most popular and the most frequent airline at Cologne?

    American Airlines operates the most flights from the United States to Cologne at 0 per week, while Lufthansa is the airline most often selected by KAYAK users searching for flights from the United States to Cologne. The two are often different because flight volume reflects an airline's schedule, while popularity reflects traveler choice.

  • How far is Cologne Köln/Bonn from downtown Cologne?

    Cologne Köln/Bonn is 9.5 mi from downtown Cologne.

  • Where can I fly from to get the cheapest fares to Cologne?

    Based on fares booked in the past 5 days, the cheapest flights to Cologne are from:
    • New York, from $632 round-trip
    • Dallas, from $790 round-trip

  • How do I know if a flight to Cologne is a good deal?

    A good deal on a flight to Cologne is around $756 round-trip. This fare is in the lowest 25% of round-trip prices searched on KAYAK, averaged across the cities most often searched as origins by KAYAK users.

Your guide to booking Cologne flights

From booking to airport arrival, find tips to help you plan your flight with more confidence.
  • For flights to Cologne, recent KAYAK data shows that stronger deals tend to land around $756 round-trip. If you see a fare below that threshold, it's a strong deal – book before the price climbs back up.
  • If you can choose when to go, time your trip to Cologne around November. Round-trip fares historically average $725 that month – typically the cheapest month to travel based on the last 12 months.
  • Before you book:

    • Check the route's typical price range so you can spot a deal.
    • Confirm baggage fees and seat-selection costs on budget carriers.
    • Verify whether you need any travel documents beyond ID.
    • Pick a departure airport, since your nearest may not be the cheapest origin.
  • Shift your departure to evening to save up to $214 per round-trip. Evening flights to Cologne average $870 compared to $1,084 for noon flights. See the time-of-day chart above for the full breakdown.
  • Once you arrive in Cologne, a few great places to start are Köln Hauptbahnhof, Kölner Dom and Lanxess Arena. These are popular with first-time visitors and can give you a good feel for the area.
  • Hungry after your flight to Cologne? Fortunately for travelers landing at Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN), there is a wide variety of dining options available in the airport. For full restaurant meals, pay a visit to Kölsch & Co or Sion Bar. If a snack is more what you had in mind, good options include Bodega, Cafetiero, and Die Ess-Bahn.
  • Got some free time on your hands while you wait for your next flight? Well, if you are a fan of games of chance, the Playland gambling room is a great place to check out. It is open from 6:00 a.m. to 1:00 a.m., so no matter when your flight is, you’ll be able to stop by.
  • For travelers looking to pick up last-minute first-aid supplies such as band-aids and headache medicine, the pharmacy in Terminal 1 is the place for you. They have any basic medical supplies you might need along with beauty products and toiletries.
  • Need help planning your trip to Germany? Why not stop off at one of the numerous travel agencies located in Cologne Bonn Airport such as Alltours Reisecenter and Familystar Reisebüro. Their representatives will be more than happy to help with any of your travel needs, from booking train tickets to reserving hotels.
  • If your shoulders are feeling tight after your flight to Cologne, perhaps a massage is in order. Luckily for you, Muskeltiere offers a variety of quick massage treatments. It can be found in Terminal 1 by the Starwalk.

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