Find cheap airlines flights from Washington D.C. to Cologne

You can choose from 1 airlines that fly from Washington D.C. to Cologne, including Turkish Airlines, United Airlines has lowest fares on this route.
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Airlines are determined based on actual purchased flight tickets from Washington D.C. to Cologne according to previous 12 months data from Trip.com.

Find flight deals from Washington D.C. to Cologne for the next 3 months. Book one way flights from $479 or round trip flights from $970.

Displayed flight fares from Washington D.C. to Cologne are based on average prices across airlines for the next 3 months, according to the latest Trip.com database.

Flight Info | Washington D.C. to Cologne

The distance between Washington D.C. and Cologne is approximately 6,398.15 km. Based on Trip.com's data travel demand peaks in December. The off-season for travel is September.

Cheapest one-way flight price$479
Cheapest round-trip ticket price$970
Off-season for travelSeptember
Peak season for travelDecember
Flight distance6,398.15 km
Popular airlineTurkish Airlines
Flight statistics for the Washington D.C.–Cologne route are based on aggregated booking data from Trip.com over the past 12 months.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What are the cheapest flights from Washington D.C. to Cologne (WAS-CGN)?

    Based on Trip.com data, United Airlines offers one-way fares as low as $479 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. IAD to CGN on Thu, Jul 30), while United Airlines offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from $970 departing on Wed, Jul 22 and returning on Wed, Jul 29.
  • At the moment, several airlines serve connecting flights from Washington D.C. to Cologne, including: Turkish Airlines Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings made by users on Trip.com within the last 90 days.
  • By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Washington D.C. to Cologne is around 40 days (6 weeks) in advance, and the best time to fly is usually on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Tuesday typically offers the cheapest flights for departure, while Saturday offers the best return deals.
  • To find best deals on flights from Washington D.C. to Cologne, you can use various tools on Trip.com:
    · Be flexible with your travel dates to get the cheapest flight deal. Now the cheapest flight deal is on Thu, Jul 30, with one-way flights priced at just $479.
    · Compare airlines strategically. Budget carriers often provide the lowest base fares, while we found the most affordable airline currently operating on this route is United Airlines.
    · Set up price alerts to easily monitor ticket prices without having to check every day.
    · Check Trip.com flight deals and promo codes frequently.
    · Avoid peak season unless you book very early. It seems the peak season for Cologne travel is around December.
    · Get exclusive promo codes for Trip.com app users.
  • The cheapest months to fly from Washington D.C. to Cologne is September, when demand for travel is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our June flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Washington D.C. to Cologne on June 24, 2026 with Lufthansa, with prices starting at $1,141.
  • You can land at any one of the following hubs in Cologne, with Dulles International Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport (IAD-CGN) is by far the most common option on this route: Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN).
  • The time difference between Cologne and Washington D.C. is 6h.
  • Tickets can only be changed or canceled if permitted by airline policy. To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy. However, if the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.

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To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy.
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If the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.