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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to San Francisco:

• Earliest: departs at 09:00 and lands at 20:42
• Latest: departs at 15:40 and lands at 03:22.

The flight takes about 11h 42m.

Only Economy class is available on flights from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to San Francisco.

A direct flight from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to San Francisco takes 11h 42m, covering 5,565 miles.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Return flights from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to San Francisco range from £546 to £823, with an average of £667 over the past 12 months. Anything below £546 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 34% above the £667 route average. Book 14 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average £468 return via Barcelona-El Prat (BCN), compared with £706 for direct.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge £45–£75 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Boeing 777 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Lufthansa and Brussels Airlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 777-300ER variants.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to San Francisco flights, with 100% leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 0%, Evening flights for 0%, and Night flights for 0%.

Air France is the only airline on the Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to San Francisco route offering in-flight Wi-Fi. Pricing depends on fare class.

One-way fares from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to San Francisco are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £378, which is 34% below the typical average for this route.

San Francisco Airport (SFO) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around £11 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Europcar
• Thrifty
• Dollar
• Hertz
• Fox

Flights from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to San Francisco usually depart from Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) and arrive at San Francisco (SFO).

Evening flights have the fewest delays on this route, while afternoon departures tend to have the most.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to San Francisco route, 18% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 2h 56m.

One-stop flights from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to San Francisco most commonly connect through:

• Frankfurt am Main (FRA) – 36% of one-stop connections
• Dublin (DUB) – 22% of one-stop connections
• London Heathrow (LHR) – 18% of one-stop connections
• Kastrup Copenhagen (CPH) – 7% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 7% on flights from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to San Francisco. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at £647 return on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at £691, a difference of £44.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

2 airlines operate flights between Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport and San Francisco. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• Air France
• United Airlines

Flying via Dublin (DUB) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 14h 09m, compared to 14h 11m via Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) and 14h 55m via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL).

San Francisco is 9 hours behind Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (Pacific Time vs Central European Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Some of the most popular sights in San Francisco are Union Square, Fisherman's Wharf, and Moscone Center. These are among the most viewed places in San Francisco on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to San Francisco flights:

• Air France: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• Lufthansa: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• United Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• Delta: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• KLM: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Air France: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Lufthansa: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• United Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

Baggage allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.