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

United Airlines is the most popular carrier operating from San Diego to Cologne Köln/Bonn

What airlines fly to Cologne?

Lufthansa, United Airlines and British Airways are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Cologne from San Diego according to our data. Lufthansa is the first choice among our users, with 47% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to Cologne. Keep in mind that there are 6 different airlines that fly to Cologne on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

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Although the minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UMNR) service may have their own age limits, which could be impacted by factors such as flight length, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from San Diego Airport 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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5:35 pm - 4:55 pmSAN San Diego-CGN Cologne Köln/Bonn

14h 20m1 stop Munich Franz Josef Strauss

9:20 am - 3:45 pmCGN Cologne Köln/Bonn-SAN San Diego

15h 25m1 stop Munich Franz Josef Strauss

$777Lufthansa

Wed, Nov 18 - Tue, Nov 24

2:08 pm - 4:55 pmSAN San Diego-CGN Cologne Köln/Bonn

17h 47m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Munich Franz Josef Strauss

9:20 am - 3:45 pmCGN Cologne Köln/Bonn-SAN San Diego

15h 25m1 stop Munich Franz Josef Strauss

$781Lufthansa

Wed, Nov 18 - Tue, Nov 24

2:30 pm - 7:35 pmSAN San Diego-CGN Cologne Köln/Bonn

20h 05m2 stops Los Angeles Munich Franz Josef Strauss

9:20 am - 5:59 pmCGN Cologne Köln/Bonn-SAN San Diego

17h 39m2 stops Munich Franz Josef Strauss Vancouver Intl

$786Multiple Airlines

Wed, Nov 18 - Tue, Nov 24

2:09 pm - 7:35 pmSAN San Diego-CGN Cologne Köln/Bonn

20h 26m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Munich Franz Josef Strauss

9:20 am - 3:45 pmCGN Cologne Köln/Bonn-SAN San Diego

15h 25m1 stop Munich Franz Josef Strauss

$830Lufthansa

Thu, Dec 10 - Fri, Dec 18

11:20 am - 12:25 pmSAN San Diego-CGN Cologne Köln/Bonn

16h 05m2 stops Denver Intl Munich Franz Josef Strauss

1:10 pm - 12:19 amCGN Cologne Köln/Bonn-SAN San Diego

20h 09m2 stops Munich Franz Josef Strauss San Francisco

$839Lufthansa

Thu, Dec 10 - Fri, Dec 18

2:08 pm - 7:35 pmSAN San Diego-CGN Cologne Köln/Bonn

20h 27m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Munich Franz Josef Strauss

1:35 pm - 10:40 pmCGN Cologne Köln/Bonn-SAN San Diego

18h 05m2 stops Munich Franz Josef Strauss Chicago O'Hare Intl

$885Lufthansa

Thu, Nov 19 - Sun, Nov 22

6:50 am - 7:35 pmSAN San Diego-CGN Cologne Köln/Bonn

27h 45m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Munich Franz Josef Strauss

1:35 pm - 3:45 pmCGN Cologne Köln/Bonn-SAN San Diego

35h 10m1 stop Munich Franz Josef Strauss

$893Lufthansa

Thu, Nov 19 - Sun, Nov 22

6:28 pm - 7:30 pmSAN San Diego-CGN Cologne Köln/Bonn

16h 02m2 stops San Francisco Munich Franz Josef Strauss

8:30 am - 3:25 pmCGN Cologne Köln/Bonn-SAN San Diego

15h 55m1 stop Munich Franz Josef Strauss

$951Lufthansa

Mon, Sep 21 - Sun, Sep 27

5:35 pm - 4:55 pmSAN San Diego-CGN Cologne Köln/Bonn

14h 20m1 stop Munich Franz Josef Strauss

6:50 am - 7:49 pmCGN Cologne Köln/Bonn-SAN San Diego

21h 59m2 stops Zurich Los Angeles

$1,024United Airlines

Mon, Jan 11 - Thu, Jan 14

5:15 pm - 5:40 pmSAN San Diego-CGN Cologne Köln/Bonn

15h 25m1 stop Munich Franz Josef Strauss

8:30 am - 3:25 pmCGN Cologne Köln/Bonn-SAN San Diego

15h 55m1 stop Munich Franz Josef Strauss

$1,027Lufthansa

Fri, Oct 2 - Fri, Oct 9

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United Airlines flights from San Diego to Cologne

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United Airlines

Jan 11

SAN5:35 pmSan Diego

14h 20m

1 stop

CGN4:55 pmCologne Köln/Bonn

Jan 14

CGN6:50 amCologne Köln/Bonn

21h 59m

2 stops

SAN7:49 pmSan Diego

$1,024

United Airlines

Jan 11

SAN11:00 amSan Diego

20h 55m

2 stops

CGN4:55 pmCologne Köln/Bonn

Jan 14

CGN6:50 amCologne Köln/Bonn

20h 47m

2 stops

SAN6:37 pmSan Diego

$1,029

United Airlines

Dec 6

SAN11:00 amSan Diego

20h 55m

2 stops

CGN4:55 pmCologne Köln/Bonn

Dec 8

CGN6:50 amCologne Köln/Bonn

20h 47m

2 stops

SAN6:37 pmSan Diego

$1,042

Lufthansa flights from San Diego to Cologne

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Lufthansa

Nov 18

SAN5:35 pmSan Diego

14h 20m

1 stop

CGN4:55 pmCologne Köln/Bonn

Nov 24

CGN9:20 amCologne Köln/Bonn

15h 25m

1 stop

SAN3:45 pmSan Diego

$777

Lufthansa

Nov 18

SAN2:08 pmSan Diego

17h 47m

2 stops

CGN4:55 pmCologne Köln/Bonn

Nov 24

CGN9:20 amCologne Köln/Bonn

15h 25m

1 stop

SAN3:45 pmSan Diego

$781

Lufthansa

Dec 10

SAN2:09 pmSan Diego

20h 26m

2 stops

CGN7:35 pmCologne Köln/Bonn

Dec 18

CGN9:20 amCologne Köln/Bonn

15h 25m

1 stop

SAN3:45 pmSan Diego

$830

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San DiegoCologne

SAN San Diego - CGN Cologne Köln/Bonn

SANCGN

San Diego

Wed 11/18

5:35 pm-4:55 pm

1 stop14h 20m

Cologne Köln/Bonn

Tue 11/24

9:20 am-3:45 pm

1 stop15h 25m

$777

San DiegoCologne

SAN San Diego - CGN Cologne Köln/Bonn

SANCGN

San Diego

Wed 11/18

2:08 pm-4:55 pm

2 stops17h 47m

Cologne Köln/Bonn

Tue 11/24

9:20 am-3:45 pm

1 stop15h 25m

$781

San DiegoCologne

SAN San Diego - CGN Cologne Köln/Bonn

SANCGN

San Diego

Wed 11/18

2:30 pm-7:35 pm

2 stops20h 05m

Cologne Köln/Bonn

Tue 11/24

9:20 am-5:59 pm

2 stops17h 39m

$786

San DiegoCologne

SAN San Diego - CGN Cologne Köln/Bonn

SANCGN

San Diego

Thu 12/10

2:09 pm-7:35 pm

2 stops20h 26m

Cologne Köln/Bonn

Fri 12/18

9:20 am-3:45 pm

1 stop15h 25m

$830

San DiegoCologne

SAN San Diego - CGN Cologne Köln/Bonn

SANCGN

San Diego

Thu 12/10

11:20 am-12:25 pm

2 stops16h 05m

Cologne Köln/Bonn

Fri 12/18

1:10 pm-12:19 am

2 stops20h 09m

$839

San DiegoCologne

SAN San Diego - CGN Cologne Köln/Bonn

SANCGN

San Diego

Thu 11/19

2:08 pm-7:35 pm

2 stops20h 27m

Cologne Köln/Bonn

Sun 11/22

1:35 pm-10:40 pm

2 stops18h 05m

$885

San DiegoCologne

SAN San Diego - CGN Cologne Köln/Bonn

SANCGN

San Diego

Thu 11/19

6:50 am-7:35 pm

2 stops27h 45m

Cologne Köln/Bonn

Sun 11/22

1:35 pm-3:45 pm

1 stop35h 10m

$893

San DiegoCologne

SAN San Diego - CGN Cologne Köln/Bonn

SANCGN

San Diego

Mon 9/21

6:28 pm-7:30 pm

2 stops16h 02m

Cologne Köln/Bonn

Sun 9/27

8:30 am-3:25 pm

1 stop15h 55m

$951

San DiegoCologne

SAN San Diego - CGN Cologne Köln/Bonn

SANCGN

San Diego

Mon 1/11

5:35 pm-4:55 pm

1 stop14h 20m

Cologne Köln/Bonn

Thu 1/14

6:50 am-7:49 pm

2 stops21h 59m

$1,024

San DiegoCologne

SAN San Diego - CGN Cologne Köln/Bonn

SANCGN

San Diego

Fri 10/2

5:15 pm-5:40 pm

1 stop15h 25m

Cologne Köln/Bonn

Fri 10/9

8:30 am-3:25 pm

1 stop15h 55m

$1,027

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Cologne?

The cheapest month to fly to Cologne from San Diego is in November. Flight prices, which tend to average around $0, are often lower during this time because this is during the off-season. If you are unable to visit Cologne during the month of November, then departing from San Diego during the month August is also very affordable. Most momondo users find prices during this month for around $0.

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Best Price Found	$403
Fastest flight time	14h 20m
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The best one-way flight to Cologne from San Diego in the past 72 hours is $403. The best round-trip flight deal from San Diego to Cologne found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $777.

The fastest flight from San Diego to Cologne takes 14h 20m

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How far is San Diego to Cologne Köln/Bonn by plane?
San Diego and Cologne Köln/Bonn are 5728.8 mi apart from one another. Flights usually cover this in 14h 20m, depending on flying conditions and air traffic around both airports.
When did momondo last update prices for flights from San Diego Airport to Cologne Köln/Bonn Airport?
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As of August 2026, there is 1 operator available to choose from for flights from San Diego Airport to Cologne Köln/Bonn Airport.
How old do you have to be to fly from San Diego Airport to Cologne Köln/Bonn Airport?
Although the minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UMNR) service may have their own age limits, which could be impacted by factors such as flight length, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from San Diego Airport 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.
What is the most popular airline from San Diego to Cologne?
momondo data reveals that the most frequently booked airline on the route from San Diego to Cologne is Lufthansa, representing 100% of all bookings.

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