International route
Cheap flights from San Francisco to Paris
San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG). 5,569 miles, 10h 45m nonstop.
SFO to CDG 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
- 10h 45mnonstop, 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
- Wednesday19% less than Sunday
- Time difference
- 9h aheadParis vs San Francisco
San Francisco to Paris
Round trips from $452
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 San Francisco to Paris
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?
San Francisco has 3 airports and Paris has 2 airports. Fares can differ by $50 to $150 round trip between them, so check the alternatives before you book.
Other departure airports near San Francisco
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Tips for this route
- United, JetBlue and Air France all fly SFO to CDG 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 $452; September 2026 is the most expensive at $574 and up, a difference of $122 per traveler.
- Departing on a Wednesday averages 19% less than a Sunday 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.
- Paris is 9 hours ahead of San Francisco. Expect to lose 9 hours on the clock heading east, so an overnight or late-afternoon departure tends to arrive at a more usable hour.
Destination guide
Paris: Museums, markets and the best walking city on earth
Paris has nonstops from about 20 US cities, mostly into Charles de Gaulle, with Air France, Delta, United, American and French bee competing on price. The Louvre, the Eiffel Tower, neighborhood markets and café life reward a long weekend or a week.
Best time to visit: April–June and September–October are mild and pleasant. July–August is warm and many locals leave (some restaurants close); November–March is cool and gray with the best fares.
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Search San Francisco to ParisSan Francisco to Paris: common questions
How long is the flight from San Francisco to Paris?
A nonstop flight from San Francisco (SFO) to Paris (CDG) takes about 10h 45m 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 SFO to CDG?
United Airlines, JetBlue and Air France operate nonstop flights from San Francisco (SFO) to Paris (CDG), 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 San Francisco to Paris?
Over the next six months, January 2027 has the lowest round-trip fares from San Francisco (SFO) to Paris (CDG), starting at $452 per traveler including taxes and fees. Within any month, Wednesday departures average the lowest prices.
How far in advance should I book San Francisco to Paris 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 San Francisco and Paris?
Paris is 9 hours ahead of San Francisco. SFO is on America/Los Angeles time and CDG on Europe/Paris time. Departure and arrival times in search results are always shown in local time at each airport.
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