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Flights from San Diego to Cologne
There are no direct flights from San Diego to Cologne. The fastest way is one stop via Munich, about 14h 12m door to door (8 connections a week on current schedules).
No direct flights · 1 connection option From 14h 12m
San Diego to Cologne at a glance
Fastest journey14h 12mVia Munich, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Munich
Best ways to fly from San Diego to Cologne
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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SAN Munich (MUC) CGN
Leg 1: Lufthansa · Leg 2: Eurowings, Lufthansa, Lufthansa City Airlines
Sun18:00 SAN13:48 MUC2h 27m connection16:15 MUC17:12 CGNLufthansa
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
- 14h 12mon current schedules
- Time difference
- +9hCologne vs San Diego
- Currency in Cologne
- EUR
- Airports
- SAN, CLD → CGN
Flights from San Diego to Cologne: questions answered
Are there direct flights from San Diego to Cologne?
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 San Diego to Cologne?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 14h 12m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 9,226 km.
Where do you change planes between San Diego and Cologne?
The best connecting points are Munich (MUC). Lufthansa flies both legs via Munich, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve San Diego and Cologne?
San Diego: San Diego International Airport (SAN) and McClellan-Palomar Airport (CLD). Cologne: Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN).
What is the time difference between San Diego and Cologne?
Cologne is 9 hours ahead of San Diego.
