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Find cheap flights from Paris to San Francisco from £279

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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Paris to San Francisco, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Cheap flight deals from Paris to San Francisco (CDG-SFO)

Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Paris to San Francisco that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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09:45 - 16:05CDG-SFO
15h 20m1 stop
14:40 - 10:25SFO-CDG
10h 45mdirect
Tue, 21 May - Tue, 28 May
09:45 - 16:05CDG-SFO
15h 20m1 stop
13:55 - 09:40SFO-CDG
10h 45mdirect
Wed, 16 Oct - Tue, 5 Nov
09:00 - 14:20CDG-SFO
14h 20m1 stop
14:40 - 10:25SFO-CDG
10h 45mdirect
£434Lufthansa
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Wed, 28 Aug - Thu, 12 Sep
10:35 - 16:00CDG-SFO
14h 25m1 stop
14:40 - 10:25SFO-CDG
10h 45mdirect
£435Lufthansa
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Thu, 10 Oct - Sat, 19 Oct
10:35 - 16:00CDG-SFO
14h 25m1 stop
08:30 - 07:20SFO-CDG
14h 50m1 stop
Fri, 18 Oct - Fri, 1 Nov
09:45 - 16:30CDG-SFO
15h 45m1 stop
23:34 - 09:20SFO-CDG
24h 46m1 stop
£439United Airlines
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Sun, 19 May - Fri, 24 May
09:10 - 20:02CDG-SFO
19h 52m1 stop
07:00 - 10:20SFO-CDG
18h 20m2 stops
£443Air Canada
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Sun, 19 May - Fri, 24 May
20:20 - 16:35CDG-SFO
29h 15m1 stop
19:50 - 22:55SFO-CDG
18h 05m2 stops
£443SWISS
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Mon, 26 Aug - Mon, 16 Sep
09:10 - 20:07CDG-SFO
19h 57m2 stops
07:00 - 10:20SFO-CDG
18h 20m2 stops
£447Air Canada
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Sun, 19 May - Fri, 24 May
09:45 - 16:30CDG-SFO
15h 45m1 stop
19:40 - 14:15SFO-CDG
33h 35m2 stops
£455SWISS
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Sun, 19 May - Sun, 26 May

Flights from Paris to San Francisco - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Paris to San Francisco to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Paris to San Francisco?

The average price of all flights from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to San Francisco clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
If your flying dates are flexible, you should consider flying to San Francisco on a Saturday, as we generally find the cheapest rates on that day for this route. On the other hand, Tuesday is the most expensive day to fly from Paris to San Francisco. For your return ticket, we recommend flying on a Tuesday and avoiding Sundays for the best deals.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to San Francisco?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to San Francisco, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to San Francisco is November, where tickets cost £403 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and August, where the average cost of tickets is £880 and £795 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to San Francisco?

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to San Francisco, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price on the flight from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to San Francisco, you should book around 3 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 57 days before departure.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Paris to San Francisco?

The cheapest price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.
In the past 3 days, the cheapest one-way tickets to San Francisco from Paris were found on WestJet (£279) and Turkish Airlines (£466), and the lowest return tickets were found on Lufthansa (£434) and United Airlines (£439).

How many flights are there between Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport and San Francisco per day?

Each day, there are between 3 and 5 nonstop flights that take off from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport and land in San Francisco, with an average flight time of 11h 27m. The most common departure time is 10:00 and most flights take off in the morning. Each week, there are 27 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Wednesday, when 19% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Saturday.

Which cabin class options are there for flights between Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport and San Francisco?

The average price of flights for each cabin class for the route found by users searching on KAYAK over the last 2 weeks.
There is only one cabin class option available for the route, which is Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

How long does a flight from Paris to San Francisco take?

A direct flight to San Francisco will take on average 11h 20m to travel the 5,565 miles flying distance from Paris.

What’s the earliest departure time from Paris to San Francisco?

Early birds can take the earliest flight from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport at 09:15 and will be landing in San Francisco at 11:45.

What’s the latest departure time from Paris to San Francisco?

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to San Francisco jets off at 15:40 and lands at 18:00.

Good to know - Cheap tickets from Paris to San Francisco

Low season

January

High season

August

Cheapest flight

£279
Best time to beat the crowds (8% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (29% more expensive on average)
Flight from Paris to San Francisco

When to book flights from Paris to San Francisco

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Paris to San Francisco based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated return price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or returns with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking Paris to San Francisco flights

  • How many bags can I check for free when flying with British Airways?

    Your free baggage allowance will depend on your class of travel. You can check one 51 lb bag in Economy, two 51 lb bags in Premium Economy, two 70 lb bags in Business, and three 70 lb bags in First Class. Each bag must measure no more than 35 x 30 x 17 inches.

  • Can I rent a vehicle at San Francisco International Airport (SFO)?

    You can easily rent a vehicle at SFO, given that this air transit hub features counters for several car rental companies, notably Alamo, Budget, Dollar, National, Sixt, Thrifty, and Enterprise. The counters for these agencies are on the 4th floor of the SFO Rental Car Center, accessible from the airport terminals via the AirTrainTrain Blue Line.

  • From which Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) terminal will I depart?

    When traveling to SFO, your CDG departure terminal will depend on the airline you travel with. You will depart from Terminal 2E if you travel with Air France, Terminal 2B if you fly with American Airlines, Terminal 1 if you fly with Brussel Airlines, and Terminal 3 if you travel with Iberia Express.

  • What is the best public transit option from San Francisco International Airport (SFO)?

    BART rapid rail trains are the best public transit option from SFO to downtown San Francisco. Boarded at the station in the International Terminal, a short walk from Terminals 1 and 3, these trains are the best way to avoid Bay Area traffic. Aboard one, you’ll reach downtown after just 30 minutes.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to San Francisco?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to San Francisco was £350 for a one-way ticket and £542 for a return.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Paris to San Francisco?

    On your way to San Francisco, you’ll fly out from Paris Charles de Gaulle. You’ll be landing at San Francisco.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Paris to San Francisco?

    Air France, Delta, Air Caraïbes, and Lufthansa offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Paris to San Francisco flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Paris to San Francisco?

    The Boeing 777 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Paris to San Francisco flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Paris to San Francisco?

    Star Alliance, and SkyTeam are the airline alliances operating flights between Paris and San Francisco, with SkyTeam being the most commonly used for this route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Paris to San Francisco?

    There are direct flights from Paris to San Francisco on a daily basis.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Paris to San Francisco?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Paris to San Francisco.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Paris to San Francisco?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to San Francisco from Paris is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Paris to San Francisco?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to San Francisco with an airline and back to Paris with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Paris to San Francisco?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to San Francisco from Paris up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Top tips for finding a cheap flight from Paris to San Francisco

  • The airlines that serve flights from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) have varying layover locations. Hence, if you intend to make this trip aboard a multiple-stop flight, note that your layover locationswill be determined by the airline you travel with. If you board a one-stop flight, you will lay over at Chicago O’Hare (ORD) if you travel with Iberia or British Airways and Seattle-Tacoma (SEA) if you travel with Delta or KLM.
  • On board your British Airways flight to SFO, you may bring on a handbag to be placed under the seat and a cabin bag that must fit in the overhead luggage compartment. Your handbag must be smaller than 16 x 12 x 6 inches, whereas your cabin bag must not exceed 35 x 30 x 17 inches.
  • Consider traveling with Air France if you want to fly to SFO with an eco-friendly partner. This airline has modernized its fleet with aircraft, implemented successful waste management and recycling programs, invested in sustainable aviation fuel research, and engaged in impactful collaborations with environmental groups like Solar Impulse Foundation and Holland Flower Alliance.
  • When traveling with KLM, you can carry your child on your lap throughout your flight, so long as your child is below two years and you pay the infant ticket, usually 10% of the adult fare. Each adult may travel with up to two babies, but only one may sit on your lap.
  • Suppose you have limited mobility. In that case, you’ll be glad to hear that CDG and SFO are disabled-friendly. At either, you’ll find ramps, elevators, staff trained to cater to disabled guests, wheelchairs arranged for by the airlines, and wheelchair-accessible restrooms.
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Prefer to fly direct from Paris to San Francisco?

Find which airlines fly direct from Charles de Gaulle to San Francisco, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Paris Charles de Gaulle to San Francisco

Monday

Air Canada, Air France, Brussels Airlines, +5 more

Air Canada, Air France, +6 more

Tuesday

Air Canada, Air France, Brussels Airlines, +5 more

Air Canada, Air France, +6 more

Wednesday

Air Canada, Air France, Brussels Airlines, +5 more

Air Canada, Air France, +6 more

Thursday

Air Canada, Air France, Brussels Airlines, +5 more

Air Canada, Air France, +6 more

Friday

Air Canada, Air France, Brussels Airlines, +5 more

Air Canada, Air France, +6 more

Saturday

Air Canada, Air France, Brussels Airlines, +5 more

Air Canada, Air France, +6 more

Sunday

Air Canada, Air France, Brussels Airlines, +5 more

Air Canada, Air France, +6 more

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Direct returns

San Francisco to Paris Charles de Gaulle

Monday

Air Canada, Air France, Brussels Airlines, +6 more

Air Canada, Air France, +7 more

Tuesday

Air Canada, Air France, Brussels Airlines, +6 more

Air Canada, Air France, +7 more

Wednesday

Air Canada, Air France, Brussels Airlines, +6 more

Air Canada, Air France, +7 more

Thursday

Air Canada, Air France, Brussels Airlines, +6 more

Air Canada, Air France, +7 more

Friday

Air Canada, Air France, Brussels Airlines, +6 more

Air Canada, Air France, +7 more

Saturday

Air Canada, Air France, Brussels Airlines, +6 more

Air Canada, Air France, +7 more

Sunday

Air Canada, Air France, Brussels Airlines, +6 more

Air Canada, Air France, +7 more

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Book cheap flights from Paris to San Francisco

Cheapest flights to San Francisco from Paris found in 2024

Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from Paris to San Francisco found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
11/6Tue
1 stopWestJet
35h 48mCDG-SFO
£279
14/5Tue
1 stop
16h 50mCDG-SFO
£343
8/9Sun
2 stopsWestJet
33h 03mCDG-SFO
£357
8/9Sun
1 stopWestJet
30h 30mCDG-SFO
£360
12/6Wed
1 stopTurkish Airlines
18h 20mCDG-SFO
£466
17/6Mon
1 stopTurkish Airlines
28h 15mCDG-SFO
£506
11/5Sat
2 stopsAir Europa
25h 21mCDG-SFO
£519
23/6Sun
1 stopJetBlue
22h 30mCDG-SFO
£520
29/7Mon
1 stopJetBlue
22h 30mCDG-SFO
£587
28/7Sun
2 stopsIcelandair
19h 35mCDG-SFO
£1,005

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Last minute flights from Paris to San Francisco

Last minute flight, train and bus deals

 
These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights from Paris to San Francisco that are departing in the next 10 days.
2/5Thu
multi-stopITA Airways
16h 05mCDG-SFO
2/7Tue
multi-stopITA Airways
17h 05mSFO-CDG
£453
2/5Thu
multi-stopITA Airways
16h 05mCDG-SFO
14/7Sun
multi-stopITA Airways
20h 20mSFO-CDG
£470
4/5Sat
multi-stop
21h 05mCDG-SFO
8/5Wed
multi-stop
32h 15mSFO-CDG
£671
4/5Sat
multi-stop
22h 20mCDG-SFO
17/5Fri
multi-stop
24h 45mSFO-CDG
£710
2/5Thu
multi-stopScandinavian Airlines
28h 35mCDG-SFO
8/5Wed
multi-stopScandinavian Airlines
32h 15mSFO-CDG
£869
2/5Thu
multi-stopScandinavian Airlines
34h 50mCDG-SFO
17/5Fri
multi-stopScandinavian Airlines
34h 30mSFO-CDG
£1,040
2/5Thu
multi-stopLufthansa
14h 30mCDG-SFO
19/7Fri
directLufthansa
10h 45mSFO-CDG
£1,462
2/5Thu
directLufthansa
11h 30mCDG-SFO
18/7Thu
directLufthansa
10h 45mSFO-CDG
£1,470
2/5Thu
directDelta
11h 30mCDG-SFO
8/5Wed
directDelta
10h 50mSFO-CDG
£1,986
2/5Thu
directDelta
11h 30mCDG-SFO
17/7Wed
directDelta
10h 35mSFO-CDG
£2,131

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Paris - San Francisco Flights

Departure:

Paris (CDG)France

Destination:

San Francisco (SFO)United States

Return flight deals:

San Francisco - Paris

Cabin classes:

£3,384
£1,474
£443

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