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Flights from Cologne to San Diego

There are no direct flights from Cologne to San Diego. The fastest way is one stop via Munich, about 15h 43m door to door (11 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 1 connection option From 15h 43m
CGNSANMUC

Cologne to San Diego at a glance

Fastest journey15h 43mVia Munich, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Munich

Best ways to fly from Cologne to San Diego

Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.

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CGN Munich (MUC) SAN
Leg 1: Eurowings, Lufthansa, Lufthansa City Airlines · Leg 2: Lufthansa
Mon08:45 CGN09:40 MUC3h 05m connection12:45 MUC15:28 SANLufthansa City Airlines + Lufthansa
11 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 15h 43m
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Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.

Good to know

Distance
9,226 km5,729 miles
Journey time
15h 43mon current schedules
Time difference
-9hSan Diego vs Cologne
Currency in San Diego
USD
Airports
CGN → SAN, CLD

Flights from Cologne to San Diego: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Cologne to San Diego?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Munich. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from Cologne to San Diego?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 15h 43m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 9,226 km.
Where do you change planes between Cologne and San Diego?
The best connecting points are Munich (MUC). Eurowings flies both legs via Munich, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Cologne and San Diego?
Cologne: Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN). San Diego: San Diego International Airport (SAN) and McClellan-Palomar Airport (CLD).
What is the time difference between Cologne and San Diego?
San Diego is 9 hours behind Cologne.

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