Cheap Flights from LAX to CGN: When to Fly from Los Angeles to Cologne

 

The cheapest times to fly from LAX to CGN are

• January 1st to February 18th
• August 6th to December 16th

based on data collected exclusively by Champion Traveler across tens of millions of flights. Among all the dates above, the very cheapest time to fly from LAX to CGN is early to mid October. Prices can be as high as $1880 for Friday flights during late June, or as low as $704 for Tuesday flights around early to mid October.

 

When to Fly to Cologne

Flying from Los Angeles, CA (LAX) to Cologne (CGN) will usually cost between $881 to $1807 per person if booking more than four weeks in advance. On average the very cheapest time to fly is early to mid October with an average ticket price of $818. Due to high demand the most expensive time to fly is late June, with an average price of $1754. Planning your trip to low-cost times can easily save you $936 on economy flights and even more on first-class flights. Generally, any price below $1156 can be considered a good price for a round-trip LAX to CGN flight.

See below for a graph of average weekly prices for the LAX to CGN route. All prices are for round-trip tickets in USD.

Compared to other flights, the LAX to CGN flight is slightly more expensive than the average and costs slightly more than the average flight leaving from Los Angeles. The average price per mile (for a direct flight) is $0.13, which is far below average.

 

Flight Prices by Day of the Week

Tuesday is usually the cheapest day to depart and return on this flight. Fridays are the most expensive days to fly to Cologne, and Saturdays are the most expensive days to return to Los Angeles. Selecting flights on the least expensive days could save you up to $113 (9%) on this flight.

Departing prices are for round-trip flights returning on the day of departure. For example, a flight departing on Tuesday and returning a week later will cost an average of $1151. Return trip prices are from the CGN to LAX flight, and often highlight the quality of our data in showing the same trend.

 

Nonstop Flights and Layovers

Travelers looking to fly from LAX to CGN can generally find a 1-layover flight. Because there is not usually a direct flight option the real-world direct flight time of 11 hour 15 minutes may not be realistic.

 

Alternative Nearby Airports

Champion Traveler tells you which airports are nearby and whether tickets might be cheaper alternative airports nearby. Sometimes it’s worth it to fly into a closer airport and then commute to your destination. Remember that there is not usually a nonstop flight from LAX to CGN while comparing.

 

Flight Hacking LAX to CGN

Flight hacking is when you book two tickets instead of a layover, sometimes with different airlines. You will need to either bring only a carry-on bag (highly recommended) or leave yourself plenty of time to go through security again. Flight hacking is completely allowed, but airlines don’t always tell you the cheapest way to get from LAX to CGN — but Champion Traveler does!

 

Flight Questions Answered

Still have questions about flying from LAX to CGN? We’ve got answers.

Which airlines fly this route?

You can find 23 major airlines flying this route most often: Aer Lingus, Aeroflot, Air Canada, Air Italy, Air New Zealand, Air Tahiti Nui, Alitalia, American, Austrian, British Airways, Brussels Airlines, Eurowings, Finnair, Lufthansa, Norwegian, SWISS, Tap Air Portugal, Thomas Cook Airlines, Turkish Airlines, Ukraine International, United, WestJet, Wizz Air, and potentially more during busy seasons.

How far away is it from Koeln Bonn Airport to Los Angeles International Airport?

The distance between the two airports is roughly 5707 miles or 9185 kilometers.

How long does it take to fly from LAX to CGN?

The real-world flight time for a nonstop LAX to CGN flight is about 11 hour 15 minutes.

How many flights go between Los Angeles, CA and Cologne?

It depends on the day of the week and the date, but a typical day might have around 81 available flights from LAX to CGN.

 

Airport Location Info

 

 

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