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Explore current cheapest deals departing from Los Angeles to Cologne

September 15 - September 30

Cheapest

LAX - Cologne

$851

$785

Round trip

August 16 - August 25

Best

LAX - Cologne

$910

$794

Round trip

October 10 - October 18

LAX - Cologne

$895

$837

Round trip

August 3 - August 19

Earliest

LAX - Cologne

$877

$894

Round trip

August 24 - August 31

LAX - Cologne

$932

$908

Round trip

November 17 - November 22

LAX - Cologne

$897

$917

Round trip

August 23 - August 31

LAX - Cologne

$918

$923

Round trip

August 17 - August 25

LAX - Cologne

$913

$930

Round trip

August 20 - August 25

LAX - Cologne

$953

$932

Round trip

August 19 - August 31

LAX - Cologne

$906

$938

Round trip

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Insights for flights from Los Angeles to Cologne

When planning cheap flights from Los Angeles to Cologne, you'll find that February stands out as the most affordable month, with a median fare of $492. Other cost-effective options include January, where the median fare is $557, and August, with a median of $629. Considering these months can help you secure a better price for your journey.
Fares for flights from Los Angeles to Cologne typically range from $615 to $803, with a median price of $685. Right now, current fares are below the typical level, which may present an opportunity for savings. However, a very small share of recent fares were classified as a good price, indicating that finding exceptional deals can be challenging.
Most itineraries for flights from Los Angeles to Cologne involve connections, as 0% of recent fares were non-stop. When connecting, the typical number of stopovers is 2. This means you should anticipate at least one layover on your journey, and often two, when flying this route.
A typical journey from Los Angeles to Cologne, including connections, takes approximately 21 hours and 35 minutes. This duration accounts for the layovers commonly encountered on this long-haul route. You should factor in this travel time when planning your itinerary.
The distance between Los Angeles and Cologne is approximately 9,185 kilometers, classifying this as a long-haul flight. This significant distance contributes to the extended travel times and the necessity for connecting itineraries.

How much is a round trip from Los Angeles to Cologne

Regular price: $741 - $1,419

Prices for flights from Los Angeles to Cologne are currently within the regular range.

The regular price range for this route is between $741 and $1419. The current lowest deal is $785 with KLM, for travel from Sep 15-Sep 30.

now $785

Low $741

High $1,419

The cheapest time to fly from Los Angeles to Cologne

The cheapest month to fly from Los Angeles to Cologne is February, with a median price of $492. The most expensive month is December, with a median price of $945. Prices are generally lower from January to November.

February

Cheapest

Flights from $492

December

Most Expensive

Flights from $945

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Direct flights from Los Angeles to Cologne

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Last-minute flights going from Los Angeles to Cologne

Sun, Jun 21

โŒ› Last-Minute

LAX - Cologne

United Airlines

Los Angeles (LAX) - Cologne (CGN)

United Airlines

$1,170

$3,226

One-way

Tue, Jun 23

โŒ› Last-Minute

LAX - Cologne

Lufthansa

Los Angeles (LAX) - Cologne (CGN)

Lufthansa

$1,040

$1,367

One-way

Wed, Jun 24

โŒ› Last-Minute

LAX - Cologne

United Airlines

Los Angeles (LAX) - Cologne (CGN)

United Airlines

$980

$1,804

One-way

Thu, Jun 25

โŒ› Last-Minute

LAX - Cologne

Lufthansa

Los Angeles (LAX) - Cologne (CGN)

Lufthansa

$1,097

$1,397

One-way

Wed, Jul 1

โŒ› Last-Minute

LAX - Cologne

Austrian Airlines

Los Angeles (LAX) - Cologne (CGN)

Austrian Airlines

$998

$1,295

One-way

Thu, Jul 2

โŒ› Last-Minute

LAX - Cologne

Lufthansa

Los Angeles (LAX) - Cologne (CGN)

Lufthansa

$903

$1,771

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Los Angeles to Cologne

9 nights

Aug 16 - Aug 25

$910ย ย โ†’ย ย $794

13%

15 nights

Sep 15 - Sep 30

$851ย ย โ†’ย ย $785

8%

8 nights

Oct 10 - Oct 18

$895ย ย โ†’ย ย $837

6%

7 nights

Aug 24 - Aug 31

$932ย ย โ†’ย ย $908

3%

Popular Airports to fly from Los Angeles to Cologne

Los Angeles - Cologne route insights

๐Ÿ’ธ Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Recent fares from Los Angeles to Cologne are below the typical level, with a median of $685.

๐Ÿ“… Best time to fly

February is historically the cheapest month to fly

Historically, February is the cheapest month to fly from Los Angeles to Cologne, with a median price of $492.

โฑ๏ธ Flight duration

Flights typically take 21h 35m

Flights from Los Angeles to Cologne typically take 21h 35m, with 2 stopovers when connecting.

โœˆ๏ธ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Connecting flights are dominant on the Los Angeles to Cologne route, with no direct flights available.

๐Ÿ† Airline highlight

Lufthansa offers connecting flights

Lufthansa has historically offered connecting flights from Los Angeles to Cologne.

๐ŸŽฏ Booking tip

Deals appear regularly

Deals for flights from Los Angeles to Cologne appear regularly, with about 0.3 deals per day.

Los Angeles main airports to depart from

Los Angeles International (LAX)

Cheapest

Los Angeles International Airport is a good option for flights from Los Angeles to Cologne.

๐Ÿ“ ~15 km from city center (reachable by car)

๐Ÿ’ธ Flights from ~$785

Cologne main airports to arrive at

Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)

Cheapest

Cologne Bonn Airport is a convenient arrival choice for flights from Los Angeles to Cologne.

๐Ÿ“ ~15 km from city center (reachable by car, train, bus)

๐Ÿ’ธ Flights from ~$785

Airports nearby Cologne used as alternative

Dรผsseldorf International Airport (DUS)

Dรผsseldorf International Airport is a major international hub offering significantly more destinations than CGN.

๐Ÿ“ ~40 km from Cologne (reachable by rail and road)

๐Ÿ’ธ Flights from ~$698

Frankfurt International Airport (FRA)

Cheapest

Frankfurt International Airport is Germany's primary global hub with extensive long-haul connectivity.

๐Ÿ“ ~150 km from Cologne (reachable by high-speed train)

๐Ÿ’ธ Flights from ~$621

Dortmund (DTM)

Dortmund Airport is a good alternative for low-cost European point-to-point flights.

๐Ÿ“ ~60 km from Cologne (reachable by public transport)

๐Ÿ’ธ Flights from ~$838

Eindhoven (EIN)

Eindhoven Airport is a major base for low-cost carriers providing budget-friendly European routes.

๐Ÿ“ ~120 km from Cologne (reachable by public transport)

๐Ÿ’ธ Flights from ~$846

Maastricht Aachen (MST)

Maastricht Aachen Airport is a small and very easy-to-navigate terminal with limited flight options.

๐Ÿ“ ~80 km from Cologne (reachable by car)

๐Ÿ’ธ Flights from ~$929

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From LAX

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Nov 17

Cologne, Germany

82% AI deal score

$4,976

$4,257

Save $719

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Nov 20

Cologne, Germany

82% AI deal score

$5,007

$4,315

Save $692

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Jul 15

Cologne, Germany

81% AI deal score

$5,282

$4,429

Save $853

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Jun 28

Cologne, Germany

81% AI deal score

$5,926

$4,845

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Jun 26

Cologne, Germany

81% AI deal score

$5,977

$4,854

Save $1,123

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Jun 28

Cologne, Germany

81% AI deal score

$5,976

$4,859

Save $1,117

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Jun 28

Cologne, Germany

81% AI deal score

$5,839

$4,859

Save $980

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Jun 30

Cologne, Germany

81% AI deal score

$5,956

$4,867

Save $1,089

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Jun 30

Cologne, Germany

81% AI deal score

$5,868

$4,867

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Cologne, Germany

81% AI deal score

$6,335

$5,082

Save $1,253

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Cologne, Germany

80% AI deal score

$5,670

$4,854

Save $816

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Jun 28

Cologne, Germany

80% AI deal score

$5,600

$4,859

Save $741

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Jun 28

Cologne, Germany

80% AI deal score

$6,014

$5,082

Save $932

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Oct 19

Cologne, Germany

79% AI deal score

$5,165

$4,585

Save $580

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Oct 19

Cologne, Germany

79% AI deal score

$5,141

$4,586

Save $555

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Aug 26

Cologne, Germany

79% AI deal score

$5,220

$4,739

Save $481

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Jul 19

Cologne, Germany

79% AI deal score

$5,437

$4,748

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Cologne, Germany

79% AI deal score

$5,765

$5,192

Save $573

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Oct 19

Cologne, Germany

78% AI deal score

$5,130

$4,696

Save $434

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Oct 19

Cologne, Germany

78% AI deal score

$5,134

$4,726

Save $408

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Oct 21

Cologne, Germany

78% AI deal score

$5,155

$4,812

Save $343

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Cologne, Germany

78% AI deal score

$5,221

$4,813

Save $408

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Jul 21

Cologne, Germany

78% AI deal score

$5,172

$4,834

Save $338

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Jul 24

Cologne, Germany

78% AI deal score

$5,193

$4,850

Save $343

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Jul 14

Cologne, Germany

78% AI deal score

$5,134

$4,867

Save $267

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Jul 26

Cologne, Germany

78% AI deal score

$5,264

$4,921

Save $343

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Jul 04

Cologne, Germany

78% AI deal score

$5,275

$4,921

Save $354

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Aug 04

Cologne, Germany

78% AI deal score

$5,286

$4,955

Save $331

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Jul 03

Cologne, Germany

78% AI deal score

$5,292

$4,972

Save $320

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Aug 11

Cologne, Germany

77% AI deal score

$4,952

$4,785

Save $167

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Aug 20

Cologne, Germany

77% AI deal score

$5,087

$4,922

Save $165

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Oct 21

Cologne, Germany

77% AI deal score

$5,159

$4,923

Save $236

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Jul 27

Cologne, Germany

77% AI deal score

$5,233

$4,974

Save $259

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Nov 16

Cologne, Germany

77% AI deal score

$2,024

$2,011

Save $13

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Aug 11

Cologne, Germany

76% AI deal score

$5,022

$4,992

Save $30

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Aug 25

Cologne, Germany

76% AI deal score

$5,130

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Cologne, Germany

76% AI deal score

$5,207

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Cologne, Germany

76% AI deal score

$2,303

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Cologne, Germany

75% AI deal score

$5,257

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Jul 18

Cologne, Germany

75% AI deal score

$2,647

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Aug 23

Cologne, Germany

75% AI deal score

$3,287

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Cologne, Germany

73% AI deal score

$6,641

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Jun 18

Cologne, Germany

67% AI deal score

$11,004

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Cologne, Germany

67% AI deal score

$11,036

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Cologne, Germany

67% AI deal score

$11,085

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Jun 23

Cologne, Germany

67% AI deal score

$7,415

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Jun 20

Cologne, Germany

67% AI deal score

$8,298

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Cologne

To find more affordable flights, consider being flexible with your travel dates and times. Comparing prices across different airlines and booking sites can also help uncover better deals. Setting up price alerts may notify you when fares drop for your desired route.

Booking flights in advance, often several months out, can sometimes result in lower prices. However, prices can fluctuate, so monitoring fare trends is usually beneficial. Last-minute deals are less common but may occasionally appear.

Yes, comparing nearby airports at both your origin and destination can sometimes lead to more economical flight options. While it may add to your ground travel time, the savings on airfare can be significant. Always factor in the total cost and convenience.