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Flights from San Francisco to Cologne
There are no direct flights from San Francisco to Cologne. The fastest way is one stop via Munich or Zurich, about 12h 42m door to door (29 connections a week on current schedules).
No direct flights · 6 connection options From 12h 42m
San Francisco to Cologne at a glance
Fastest journey12h 42mVia Munich, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Munich or Zurich
Best ways to fly from San Francisco 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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SFO Munich (MUC) CGN
Leg 1: Lufthansa, United Airlines · Leg 2: Eurowings, Lufthansa, Lufthansa City Airlines
Sun21:45 SFO17:29 MUC1h 01m connection18:30 MUC19:27 CGNLufthansa
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SFO Zurich (ZRH) CGN
Leg 1: SWISS, United Airlines · Leg 2: Eurowings
Mon19:45 SFO15:18 ZRH2h 12m connection17:30 ZRH18:32 CGNSWISS + Eurowings
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SFO Lisbon (LIS) CGN
Leg 1: TAP Air Portugal · Leg 2: Eurowings, Ryanair
Mon17:00 SFO11:34 LIS1h 41m connection13:15 LIS16:55 CGNTAP Air Portugal + Eurowings
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SFO Rome (FCO) CGN
Leg 1: ITA Airways, United Airlines · Leg 2: Eurowings, Ryanair
Thu17:15 SFO13:47 FCO1h 58m connection15:45 FCO17:29 CGNUnited Airlines + Eurowings
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SFO Barcelona (BCN) CGN
Leg 1: Level, United Airlines · Leg 2: Eurowings, Ryanair
Fri18:15 SFO14:18 BCN2h 57m connection17:15 BCN19:18 CGNUnited Airlines + Ryanair
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SFO Dublin (DUB) CGN
Leg 1: Aer Lingus · Leg 2: Ryanair
Sat18:00 SFO11:43 DUB6h 17m connection18:00 DUB20:34 CGNAer Lingus + Ryanair
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
- 8,986 km5,580 miles
- Journey time
- 12h 42mon current schedules
- Time difference
- +9hCologne vs San Francisco
- Currency in Cologne
- EUR
- Airports
- SFO → CGN
Flights from San Francisco to Cologne: questions answered
Are there direct flights from San Francisco to Cologne?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Munich, Zurich and Lisbon. 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 Francisco to Cologne?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 12h 42m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 8,986 km.
Where do you change planes between San Francisco and Cologne?
The best connecting points are Munich (MUC), Zurich (ZRH), Lisbon (LIS) and Rome (FCO). Lufthansa flies both legs via Munich, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve San Francisco and Cologne?
San Francisco: San Francisco International Airport (SFO). Cologne: Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN).
What is the time difference between San Francisco and Cologne?
Cologne is 9 hours ahead of San Francisco.
