How long does it take to fly to Cologne?

Flight times vary depending on what airport in California you fly out of and what airport in Cologne you fly into. For example, flying from Los Angeles to Cologne takes 14h 50m on average. On the other hand, flying from San Diego to Cologne takes 16h 38m on average. Keep in mind that it’s always quicker to opt for a non-stop flight, so be sure to check momondo if there are any available for your route.

What is the cheapest airline that flies from California to Cologne Köln/Bonn?

Lufthansa and United Airlines are the most popular carriers operating from California to Cologne Köln/Bonn

What airlines fly to Cologne?

Condor, Lufthansa and United Airlines are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Cologne from California according to our data. Condor is the first choice among our users, with 43% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to Cologne. Keep in mind that there are 17 different airlines that fly to Cologne on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

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Prices for flights from California to Cologne Köln/Bonn Airport are updated daily.

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The number of operators available for flights from California to Cologne Köln/Bonn Airport is 4 as of March 2026.

How old do you have to be to fly from California to Cologne Köln/Bonn Airport?

The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their own age limitations. Flight duration, scheduling, and layovers are among the considerations that may influence age limits. We recommend that you double-check with the airline you are booking with for travel from California to Cologne Köln/Bonn Airport.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Cologne Köln/Bonn Airport?

The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to Cologne Köln/Bonn Airport may differ based on your itinerary and personal situation. Typically, you should have several documents on hand, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at Cologne Köln/Bonn Airport. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

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5:30 pm - 1:15 am

LAX

CGN

22h 45m

2 stops

8:15 pm - 4:30 pm

CGN

LAX

29h 15m

2 stops

$740Multiple Airlines

Tue, Apr 14 - Sun, Apr 19

5:15 pm - 5:20 pm

SAN

CGN

15h 05m

1 stop

8:30 am - 3:25 pm

CGN

SAN

15h 55m

1 stop

$810Lufthansa

Tue, May 5 - Tue, May 12

5:15 pm - 7:30 pm

SAN

CGN

17h 15m

1 stop

8:30 am - 3:25 pm

CGN

SAN

15h 55m

1 stop

$812Lufthansa

Thu, Apr 23 - Thu, Apr 30

11:00 am - 12:25 pm

SAN

CGN

16h 25m

2 stops

8:30 am - 3:25 pm

CGN

SAN

15h 55m

1 stop

$815Lufthansa

Tue, May 5 - Tue, May 12

6:45 pm - 6:10 pm

SFO

CGN

38h 25m

1 stop

10:25 am - 4:40 pm

CGN

SFO

39h 15m

1 stop

$902Turkish Airlines

Tue, Apr 21 - Tue, Apr 28

6:45 pm - 9:25 am

SFO

CGN

29h 40m

1 stop

7:10 pm - 4:40 pm

CGN

SFO

30h 30m

1 stop

$903Turkish Airlines

Wed, Apr 22 - Wed, Apr 29

7:00 am - 7:55 pm

SFO

CGN

27h 55m

2 stops

8:40 pm - 12:40 pm

CGN

SFO

25h 00m

2 stops

$997Austrian Airlines

Tue, Apr 21 - Tue, Apr 28

11:05 am - 12:25 pm

ONT

CGN

16h 20m

2 stops

1:05 pm - 10:45 pm

CGN

ONT

18h 40m

2 stops

$1,004United Airlines

Sun, Apr 12 - Wed, Apr 22

11:05 am - 12:25 pm

ONT

CGN

16h 20m

2 stops

1:05 pm - 10:59 pm

CGN

ONT

18h 54m

2 stops

$1,054United Airlines

Thu, Apr 23 - Thu, Apr 30

1:00 pm - 7:30 pm

SMF

CGN

21h 30m

2 stops

1:05 pm - 11:47 pm

CGN

SMF

19h 42m

3 stops

$1,792Air Canada

Thu, Apr 30 - Mon, May 4

Lufthansa flights from California to Cologne

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Lufthansa

May 5

SAN5:15 pmSan Diego

15h 05m

1 stop

CGN5:20 pmCologne Köln/Bonn

May 12

CGN8:30 amCologne Köln/Bonn

15h 55m

1 stop

SAN3:25 pmSan Diego

$810

Lufthansa

Apr 23

SAN5:15 pmSan Diego

17h 15m

1 stop

CGN7:30 pmCologne Köln/Bonn

Apr 30

CGN8:30 amCologne Köln/Bonn

15h 55m

1 stop

SAN3:25 pmSan Diego

$812

Lufthansa

May 5

SAN11:00 amSan Diego

16h 25m

2 stops

CGN12:25 pmCologne Köln/Bonn

May 12

CGN8:30 amCologne Köln/Bonn

15h 55m

1 stop

SAN3:25 pmSan Diego

$815

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Turkish Airlines

Apr 6

LAX1:25 pmLos Angeles

19h 45m

1 stop

CGN6:10 pmCologne Köln/Bonn

Apr 28

CGN7:10 pmCologne Köln/Bonn

32h 05m

1 stop

LAX6:15 pmLos Angeles

$891

Turkish Airlines

Apr 6

LAX1:25 pmLos Angeles

19h 45m

1 stop

CGN6:10 pmCologne Köln/Bonn

Apr 28

CGN10:25 amCologne Köln/Bonn

40h 50m

1 stop

LAX6:15 pmLos Angeles

$892

Turkish Airlines

Apr 21

SFO6:45 pmSan Francisco

38h 25m

1 stop

CGN6:10 pmCologne Köln/Bonn

Apr 28

CGN10:25 amCologne Köln/Bonn

39h 15m

1 stop

SFO4:40 pmSan Francisco

$902

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Los AngelesCologne

LAX - CGN

LAXCGN

Los Angeles

Tue 4/14

5:30 pm-1:15 am

2 stops22h 45m

Cologne Köln/Bonn

Sun 4/19

8:15 pm-4:30 pm

2 stops29h 15m

$740

Quickest round-trip

San DiegoCologne

SAN - CGN

SANCGN

San Diego

Tue 5/5

5:15 pm-5:20 pm

1 stop15h 05m

Cologne Köln/Bonn

Tue 5/12

8:30 am-3:25 pm

1 stop15h 55m

$810

San DiegoCologne

SAN - CGN

SANCGN

San Diego

Thu 4/23

5:15 pm-7:30 pm

1 stop17h 15m

Cologne Köln/Bonn

Thu 4/30

8:30 am-3:25 pm

1 stop15h 55m

$812

San DiegoCologne

SAN - CGN

SANCGN

San Diego

Tue 5/5

11:00 am-12:25 pm

2 stops16h 25m

Cologne Köln/Bonn

Tue 5/12

8:30 am-3:25 pm

1 stop15h 55m

$815

San FranciscoCologne

SFO - CGN

SFOCGN

San Francisco

Tue 4/21

6:45 pm-6:10 pm

1 stop38h 25m

Cologne Köln/Bonn

Tue 4/28

10:25 am-4:40 pm

1 stop39h 15m

$902

San FranciscoCologne

SFO - CGN

SFOCGN

San Francisco

Wed 4/22

6:45 pm-9:25 am

1 stop29h 40m

Cologne Köln/Bonn

Wed 4/29

7:10 pm-4:40 pm

1 stop30h 30m

$903

San FranciscoCologne

SFO - CGN

SFOCGN

San Francisco

Tue 4/21

7:00 am-7:55 pm

2 stops27h 55m

Cologne Köln/Bonn

Tue 4/28

8:40 pm-12:40 pm

2 stops25h 00m

$997

OntarioCologne

ONT - CGN

ONTCGN

Ontario

Sun 4/12

11:05 am-12:25 pm

2 stops16h 20m

Cologne Köln/Bonn

Wed 4/22

1:05 pm-10:45 pm

2 stops18h 40m

$1,004

OntarioCologne

ONT - CGN

ONTCGN

Ontario

Thu 4/23

11:05 am-12:25 pm

2 stops16h 20m

Cologne Köln/Bonn

Thu 4/30

1:05 pm-10:59 pm

2 stops18h 54m

$1,054

SacramentoCologne

SMF - CGN

SMFCGN

Sacramento Intl

Thu 4/30

1:00 pm-7:30 pm

2 stops21h 30m

Cologne Köln/Bonn

Mon 5/4

1:05 pm-11:47 pm

3 stops19h 42m

$1,792

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The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their own age limitations. Flight duration, scheduling, and layovers are among the considerations that may influence age limits. We recommend that you double-check with the airline you are booking with for travel from California to Cologne Köln/Bonn Airport.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Cologne Köln/Bonn Airport?
The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to Cologne Köln/Bonn Airport may differ based on your itinerary and personal situation. Typically, you should have several documents on hand, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at Cologne Köln/Bonn Airport. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

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