Cheap flights from Cologne to New York
Travellers from Cologne/Bonn airport face a long journey across the Atlantic when heading to one of three airports in the New York area, with every option involving at least one connection through European or North American hubs. The search phrase people use most often for this route is cheap flights from Cologne to New York, and you will find dated fares alongside a price calendar that covers all twelve months on this portal.
Prices found on this route
Lowest fare found per airline in recent searches — click to search that date on kissandfly.com
| Airline | Flight | Rating | Date | Price from | Search |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 British AirwaysBA | with a stop | — | 24 Dec 2026 | from $468 | Search 24 Dec 2026 |
 CondorDE | with a stop | ★★★★★ 3.5 | 19 Nov 2026 | from $936 | Search 19 Nov 2026 |
 American AirlinesAA | with a stop | ★★★★★ 3.9 | 25 Dec 2026 | from $996 | Search 25 Dec 2026 |
 Turkish AirlinesTK | with a stop | ★★★★★ 4.7 | 18 Nov 2026 | from $1,038 | Search 18 Nov 2026 |
 Lufthansa CitylineCL | with a stop | — | 11 Dec 2026 | from $1,391 | Search 11 Dec 2026 |
 TAP PortugalTP | with a stop | ★★★★★ 4.0 | 19 Nov 2026 | from $1,428 | Search 19 Nov 2026 |
 Air CanadaAC | with a stop | — | 19 Nov 2026 | from $1,461 | Search 19 Nov 2026 |
 United AirlinesUA | with a stop | ★★★★★ 3.9 | 31 Oct 2026 | from $1,484 | Search 31 Oct 2026 |
 Air CairoSM | with a stop | — | 24 Dec 2026 | from $1,677 | Search 24 Dec 2026 |
 AustrianOS | with a stop | ★★★★★ 4.3 | 18 Nov 2026 | from $2,083 | Search 18 Nov 2026 |
Source: fares found by Tickets Travel Network search engines, snapshot of 31 October 2026. Prices are converted to USD at an approximate rate; the exact price is shown on the booking site.
Price by month
Lowest fare found for each month in recent searches. Cheapest month: December — from $468.
| Month | Price from | Date | |
|---|---|---|---|
| October 2026 | from $1,055 | 31 Oct 2026 | |
| November 2026 | from $1,038 | 18 Nov 2026 | |
| December 2026 | from $468 | 24 Dec 2026 | |
| January 2027 | from $1,061 | 29 Jan 2027 | |
| February 2027 | from $1,061 | 4 Feb 2027 | |
| March 2027 | from $1,106 | 26 Mar 2027 | |
| April 2027 | from $1,102 | 18 Apr 2027 | |
| May 2027 | from $1,116 | 16 May 2027 | |
| June 2027 | from $1,116 | 13 Jun 2027 | |
| July 2027 | from $1,340 | 22 Jul 2027 | |
| August 2027 | from $1,116 | 21 Aug 2027 | |
| September 2027 | from $1,116 | 11 Sept 2027 |
Airports on this route
Distances are straight-line from the city centre
| City | Airport | To centre |
|---|---|---|
| Cologne | Cologne/Bonn CGN | 15 km |
| New York | Newark Liberty International EWR | 14 km |
| New York | John F Kennedy JFK | 21 km |
| New York | La Guardia LGA | 13 km |
Route on the map
When to fly
December tends to offer the lowest airfares on this long-haul route when school terms run normally and holiday travel has not yet peaked. You can compare prices across the entire year since fare data exists for every month from October through September, though booking well ahead during peak summer weeks or around Christmas usually yields better results than last-minute purchases.
Airlines and what to expect
The carriers serving this route divide into full-service operators that include meals and checked baggage in their standard tickets and smaller airlines with different pricing structures. Finnair, British Airways, Turkish Airlines, Lufthansa Cityline, TAP Portugal, Air Canada and United Airlines all connect through their respective hubs before reaching one of the New York airports. Condor, Cambodia Airlines and Arkia appear less frequently on this specific itinerary.
Arriving — New York
Before landing you should decide which airport suits your plans since Newark Liberty International sits closest to Manhattan while John F Kennedy and La Guardia serve different parts of the metropolitan area. Each terminal offers rail or bus connections into the city centre, though travel times vary considerably depending on traffic conditions and which terminal handles your arrival.
Before you go: USA
- Currency
- USD ($)
- Power sockets
- Type A, B · 120 V
- Language
- Samoan, Hawaiian, Chamorro, Carolinian, Spanish
- Emergency number
- 911
- Driving side
- right
- Calling code
- +1
- Internet domain
- .us
- Population of New York
- 8.8 M (2020)
- Time zone
- UTC-04 (America/New_York)
Country facts: Wikidata
Check before you book
- Confirm which Cologne airport your airline requires since this route only operates from one location in the city
- Verify baggage allowances if booking with any carrier that charges separately for checked items
- Check whether your connecting flight appears on a single ticket or requires separate bookings at each hub
- Ensure your passport and visa documentation meets current requirements for entry into the United States
- Consider how December travel might affect connection times during winter weather disruptions
Frequently asked questions
Cologne – New York: when is it cheapest to fly?
The lowest price in recent searches was found for December 2026 — $468. Prices change daily; check the live price in the search.
Cologne – New York: which airlines fly this route?
Airlines with offers on this route: British Airways, Condor, American Airlines, Turkish Airlines, Lufthansa Cityline, TAP Portugal, Air Canada, United Airlines, Air Cairo, Austrian.
Cologne – New York: are there direct flights?
Only connecting flights were available in recent searches.
How long is the flight from Cologne to New York?
The distance is about 6,053 km, so a non-stop flight takes roughly 7 h 50 min. Only connecting flights were found recently; a stop adds a few hours.
Which airports serve Cologne – New York?
Cologne: Cologne/Bonn (CGN). New York: Newark Liberty International (EWR), John F Kennedy (JFK), La Guardia (LGA).
What is the time difference between Cologne and New York?
New York is 6 h behind Cologne.