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Cologne.$1,085 per passenger.Departing Sat, 17 Jan, returning Sat, 31 Jan.Return flight with British Airways.Outbound indirect flight with British Airways, departs from San Francisco International on Sat, 17 Jan, arriving in Cologne.Inbound indirect flight with British Airways, departs from Cologne on Sat, 31 Jan, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,085, select.
Cologne.$1,086 per passenger.Departing Sat, 11 Oct, returning Sat, 1 Nov.Return flight with British Airways.Outbound indirect flight with British Airways, departs from San Francisco International on Sat, 11 Oct, arriving in Cologne.Inbound indirect flight with British Airways, departs from Cologne on Sat, 1 Nov, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,086, select.
Cologne.$1,097 per passenger.Departing Fri, 10 Oct, returning Thu, 23 Oct.Return flight with British Airways.Outbound indirect flight with British Airways, departs from San Francisco International on Fri, 10 Oct, arriving in Cologne.Inbound indirect flight with British Airways, departs from Cologne on Thu, 23 Oct, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,097, select.
Cologne.$1,099 per passenger.Departing Tue, 30 Sep, returning Tue, 7 Oct.Return flight with British Airways.Outbound indirect flight with British Airways, departs from San Francisco International on Tue, 30 Sep, arriving in Cologne.Inbound indirect flight with British Airways, departs from Cologne on Tue, 7 Oct, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,099, select.
Cologne.$1,191 per passenger.Departing Sun, 31 Aug, returning Sat, 20 Sep.Return flight with British Airways.Outbound indirect flight with British Airways, departs from San Francisco International on Sun, 31 Aug, arriving in Cologne.Inbound indirect flight with British Airways, departs from Cologne on Sat, 20 Sep, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,191, select.
Cologne.$1,390 per passenger.Departing Sat, 13 Dec, returning Sat, 10 Jan.Return flight with British Airways.Outbound indirect flight with British Airways, departs from San Francisco International on Sat, 13 Dec, arriving in Cologne.Inbound indirect flight with British Airways, departs from Cologne on Sat, 10 Jan, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,390, select.
Cologne.$1,962 per passenger.Departing Wed, 12 Nov, returning Sat, 15 Nov.Return flight with Turkish Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departs from San Francisco International on Wed, 12 Nov, arriving in Cologne.Inbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departs from Cologne on Sat, 15 Nov, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,962, select.
Cologne.$2,053 per passenger.Departing Thu, 2 Jul, returning Thu, 9 Jul.Return flight with Iberia and Eurowings.Outbound indirect flight with Iberia, departs from San Francisco International on Thu, 2 Jul, arriving in Cologne.Inbound indirect flight with Eurowings, departs from Cologne on Thu, 9 Jul, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $2,053, select.

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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 January.
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San Francisco International to Cologne: Alternative routes

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San Francisco to Cologne: Flight information

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Cheapest flight found$1,085
Cheapest month to flyJanuary

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 $1,085. 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 $1,085.
As of August 2025, there are no flights flying from San Francisco International to Cologne.
The cheapest month to fly from San Francisco International to Cologne is usually January.
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 Saturday, 17 January 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, British Airways offers the cheapest flight tickets to Cologne.

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

  • The timezone in Cologne is UTC+1, which is eight hours ahead of San Francisco.

  • Your SFO to CGN flight won't wait if you're late, so get to the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.

  • During popular months such as August, you'll want to get to the airport even earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight when you fly during a peak period in general.

  • We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from San Francisco International Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to visit the city of your choice. Popular stopovers between SFO and CGN include:

    • Franz Josef Strauss Airport

    • London Heathrow Airport

    • Dublin Airport

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

  • At the moment, $411 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way San Francisco International Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is $1,085. Keep in mind that fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.

  • Don't wait until the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from SFO to CGN if you book early. Airlines often have some terrific early bird rates.

  • Finding cheap flights from San Francisco International Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport is easier if you can be flexible with your dates. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest prices across every month and land a great deal.

  • Snapping up cheap flights from SFO to CGN couldn't be easier with Price Alerts. Simply set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know as soon as fares go down.

  • Choose your ideal departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from San Francisco International Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport.

Handy information about San Francisco International Airport (SFO)

  • When it comes to San Francisco International Airport's on-time performance, 77.36% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.

  • San Francisco International Airport is around 21 kilometres from central San Francisco. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.

  • Planning to catch public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 45 minutes.

  • Get your travels off to a leisurely start by staying near SFO. Whether you're taking an early flight from San Francisco International Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport or just don't like being rushed, these stays are ideal:

Arriving at Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)

  • The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a San Francisco International Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near CGN instead:

  • Grab a Cologne Bonn Airport rental car and explore Cologne and beyond with your own set of wheels. Wheego, Flex To Go and Alamo are top providers you can book with here.

  • Reserving your vehicle from Cologne Bonn Airport about two weeks ahead can help you secure the lowest rate.

Getting from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to central Cologne

  • From Cologne Bonn Airport, Cologne is approximately 14 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to drive to the centre.

  • It'll take around 30 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.

When to fly to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)

  • It's time to pick your dates for your flight from San Francisco International Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport. July is the most popular month to visit Cologne. If you're after a more relaxed vibe, go in January.

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

  • Search for cheap tickets from SFO to CGN in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -3ºC (27ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF) on average.

Explore more of Germany

  • Cologne has loads to offer, but there are so many other corners of Germany waiting to be discovered. About 483 kilometres north-east of Cologne, a trip to Berlin will keep you on the go. Start with popular sights like Brandenburg Gate, Berlin Wall Memorial and East Side Gallery.

  • Around 354 kilometres north-east of Cologne, Hamburg is another favourite stop in Germany. Start your sightseeing at Miniatur Wunderland, Elbphilharmonie Hamburg and Port of Hamburg.

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