International route
Cheap flights from Paris to San Francisco
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO). 5,569 miles, 11h 30m nonstop.
CDG to SFO at a glance
Computed from airline schedules and the fares we track for this route. Refreshed several times a day.
- Distance
- 5,569 milesgreat-circle
- Typical flight time
- 11h 30mnonstop, gate to gate
- Nonstop airlines
- UAB6AF3 airlinesUnited, JetBlue, Air France
- Nonstop flights per day
- 5all airlines combined
- Cheapest month
- January 2027over the next six months
- Best day to fly
- Tuesday18% less than Friday
- Time difference
- 9h behindSan Francisco vs Paris
Paris to San Francisco
Round trips from $450
Per traveler, taxes and fees included. Lowest fare we found departs Tue, Jan 12.
Cheapest month: January 2027
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Lowest round-trip economy fare per traveler in each of the next six months, taxes and fees included. Select a month to search that date.
Airlines flying Paris to San Francisco
3 airlines fly nonstop with 5 departures a day combined, plus 21 more with one stop.
- AFAir FranceSkyTeamNonstop · 2 flights a day · first checked bag from $75
- UAUnited AirlinesStar AllianceNonstop · 2 flights a day · first checked bag from $40
- B6JetBlueNonstop · 1 flight a day · first checked bag from $40
- EIAer LingusConnecting via DUB, SNN · first checked bag from $70
- AMAeroméxicoSkyTeamConnecting via MTY, GDL · first checked bag from $40
- ACAir CanadaStar AllianceConnecting via YYZ, YYC · first checked bag from $35
- ASAlaska AirlinesoneworldConnecting via SEA, PDX, ANC, LAX, SAN · first checked bag from $35
- AAAmerican AirlinesoneworldConnecting via DFW, CLT, ORD, MIA, PHX, PHL, LAX, DCA, JFK · first checked bag from $40
- AVAviancaStar AllianceConnecting via SAL · first checked bag from $45
- BABritish AirwaysoneworldConnecting via LHR, LGW · first checked bag from $75
- DLDelta Air LinesSkyTeamConnecting via ATL, DTW, SLC, SEA, LAX, JFK, BOS, LGA · first checked bag from $35
- AYFinnaironeworldConnecting via HEL · first checked bag from $70
- AZITA AirwaysConnecting via FCO, MXP · first checked bag from $70
- KLKLM Royal Dutch AirlinesSkyTeamConnecting via AMS · first checked bag from $75
- LHLufthansaStar AllianceConnecting via FRA, MUC · first checked bag from $75
- NONorse Atlantic AirwaysLow-costConnecting via LGW, OSL · first checked bag from $80
- SKSAS Scandinavian AirlinesSkyTeamConnecting via CPH, ARN, OSL · first checked bag from $70
- LXSWISSStar AllianceConnecting via GVA · first checked bag from $75
- TPTAP Air PortugalStar AllianceConnecting via LIS · first checked bag from $70
- TKTurkish AirlinesStar AllianceConnecting via IST · first checked bag from $70
- VSVirgin AtlanticSkyTeamConnecting via LHR, MAN · first checked bag from $75
- VBVivaLow-costConnecting via MTY, MEX, GDL, CUN · first checked bag from $45
- Y4VolarisLow-costConnecting via GDL, MEX, CUN · first checked bag from $45
- WSWestJetConnecting via YVR, YYZ · first checked bag from $35
Connecting options
Hubs where one airline can carry you on both legs, most choices first.
- Los Angeles (LAX)AADLAS3 airlines
- Guadalajara (GDL)AMVBY43 airlines
- New York (JFK)AADL2 airlines
- Seattle (SEA)DLAS2 airlines
- Toronto (YYZ)ACWS2 airlines
Which airport should I use?
Paris has 2 airports and San Francisco has 3 airports. Fares can differ by $50 to $150 round trip between them, so check the alternatives before you book.
Other departure airports near Paris
Tips for this route
- United, JetBlue and Air France all fly CDG to SFO nonstop, so compare the total with bags before picking the lowest base fare: the difference between a basic and a standard economy ticket is often less than one checked bag each way.
- January 2027 is the cheapest month to fly over the next six months, with round trips from $450; September 2026 is the most expensive at $605 and up, a difference of $155 per traveler.
- Departing on a Tuesday averages 18% less than a Friday on this route. If your dates are flexible, shift the outbound by a day or two and check the calendar view before you book.
- Book 2 to 5 months ahead for the best fares; long-haul seats sell out earliest for summer and holiday travel.
- San Francisco is 9 hours behind Paris. A morning departure lands in San Francisco with most of the day left; an evening flight arrives close to local dinner time.
Destination guide
San Francisco: Fog, hills and the Golden Gate
San Francisco packs cable cars, the Golden Gate Bridge, Alcatraz and world-class food into 49 square miles. SFO is the main gateway; Oakland and San Jose are handy alternatives with lower fares on many routes.
Best time to visit: September and October are the warmest, clearest months. Spring (April–May) is green and mild. Summer fog ('Karl') keeps the coast cool; winter is rainy but inexpensive.
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Search Paris to San FranciscoParis to San Francisco: common questions
How long is the flight from Paris to San Francisco?
A nonstop flight from Paris (CDG) to San Francisco (SFO) takes about 11h 30m gate to gate, covering 5,569 miles. Connecting itineraries add the layover, typically 2 to 5 hours more in total.
Which airlines fly nonstop from CDG to SFO?
United Airlines, JetBlue and Air France operate nonstop flights from Paris (CDG) to San Francisco (SFO), with 5 nonstop departures a day between them. One-stop options connect through LAX, GDL and JFK.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Paris to San Francisco?
Over the next six months, January 2027 has the lowest round-trip fares from Paris (CDG) to San Francisco (SFO), starting at $450 per traveler including taxes and fees. Within any month, Tuesday departures average the lowest prices.
How far in advance should I book Paris to San Francisco flights?
Book 2 to 5 months ahead for the best fares; long-haul seats sell out earliest for summer and holiday travel. Air1 Tickets includes free cancellation within 24 hours of booking on every fare, so you can lock in a good price and keep looking.
What is the time difference between Paris and San Francisco?
San Francisco is 9 hours behind Paris. CDG is on Europe/Paris time and SFO on America/Los Angeles time. Departure and arrival times in search results are always shown in local time at each airport.
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