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£376 Find cheap flights from San Francisco to Paris

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

Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from San Francisco to Paris 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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17:15 - 17:45SFO-CDG
15h 30m1 stop
06:05 - 13:50CDG-SFO
16h 45m1 stop
£376
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Thu, 19 Sep - Wed, 25 Sep
22:10 - 08:35SFO-CDG
25h 25m1 stop
08:30 - 23:26CDG-SFO
23h 56m1 stop
£567Air France
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Fri, 10 May - Mon, 13 May
18:35 - 22:30SFO-CDG
18h 55m1 stop
16:05 - 11:20CDG-SFO
28h 15m1 stop
£575Turkish Airlines
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Sun, 22 Sep - Thu, 10 Oct
18:35 - 22:30SFO-CDG
18h 55m1 stop
19:50 - 11:20CDG-SFO
24h 30m1 stop
£576Turkish Airlines
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Sun, 15 Sep - Wed, 2 Oct
06:00 - 09:20SFO-CDG
18h 20m1 stop
10:15 - 20:39CDG-SFO
18h 24m1 stop
£617JetBlue
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Thu, 24 Oct - Fri, 1 Nov
17:40 - 19:20SFO-CDG
16h 40m1 stop
14:00 - 15:50CDG-SFO
34h 50m2 stops
£626Scandinavian Airlines
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Tue, 7 May - Tue, 14 May
06:15 - 07:45SFO-CDG
16h 30m1 stop
12:20 - 23:16CDG-SFO
19h 56m1 stop
£628Air Transat
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Mon, 2 Sep - Tue, 10 Sep
17:40 - 19:25SFO-CDG
16h 45m2 stops
20:15 - 15:50CDG-SFO
28h 35m2 stops
£629Scandinavian Airlines
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Tue, 7 May - Mon, 13 May
06:15 - 10:20SFO-CDG
19h 05m1 stop
09:45 - 23:16CDG-SFO
22h 31m1 stop
£632Air Transat
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Mon, 23 Sep - Tue, 8 Oct
06:00 - 09:20SFO-CDG
18h 20m1 stop
11:20 - 19:48CDG-SFO
17h 28m1 stop
£754JetBlue
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Mon, 23 Sep - Sat, 5 Oct

Flights from San Francisco to Paris - Travel Insights & Trends

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

What is the cheapest San Francisco to Paris flight route?

The cheapest price for flight routes found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks for one-way flights from San Francisco to Paris.
Our data shows that the cheapest route for a one-way flight from San Francisco to Paris cost £447 and was between San Francisco and Paris Orly Airport. On average, the best prices are found if you fly this route.

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

The average price of all flights from San Francisco to Paris clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
For San Francisco to Paris, Wednesday is the cheapest day to fly on average and Monday is the most expensive. Flying from Paris back to San Francisco, the best deals are generally found on Sunday, with Wednesday being the most expensive.

What is the cheapest month to fly from San Francisco to Paris?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from San Francisco to Paris, 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 San Francisco to Paris is February, where tickets cost £548 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and July, where the average cost of tickets is £1,138 and £1,132 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from San Francisco to Paris?

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from San Francisco to Paris, 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 San Francisco to Paris, you should book around 1 day before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 5 days before departure.

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

The cheapest price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.
The best deals for a one-way ticket found by KAYAK users over the last 3 days were on WestJet (£382) and JetBlue (£453). The cheapest round-trip tickets were found on Air France (£567) and Turkish Airlines (£575).

Which airlines fly direct between San Francisco and Paris?

Airline and price data is aggregated from results in KAYAK’s search results from the last 2 weeks for flights from San Francisco to Paris.
There are 3 airlines that fly direct from San Francisco to Paris. They are: Air France, French Bee and United Airlines. The cheapest price of all airlines flying this route was found with United Airlines at £706 for a one-way flight. On average, the best prices for this route can be found at United Airlines.

How many flights are there between San Francisco and Paris per day?

Each day, there are between 3 and 5 nonstop flights that take off from San Francisco and land in Paris, with an average flight time of 10h 45m. The most common departure time is 15:00 and most flights take off in the afternoon, while the most flights land at Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport. Each week, there are 30 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Sunday, when 17% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Tuesday.

Which cabin class options are there for flights between San Francisco and Paris?

The average price of flights for each cabin class for the route found by users searching on KAYAK over the last 2 weeks.
There are 2 cabin class options for the route. These are Economy and Prem 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 San Francisco to Paris take?

The duration of a direct flight to Paris from San Francisco is typically 10h 35m. The journey crosses a distance of 5,567 miles.

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

Early birds can take the earliest flight from San Francisco at 14:40 and will be landing in Paris at 10:25.

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

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from San Francisco to Paris jets off at 20:30 and lands at 16:20.

Good to know - Cheap tickets from San Francisco to Paris

Low season

January

High season

June

Cheapest flight

£376
Best time to beat the crowds (31% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (38% more expensive on average)
Flight from San Francisco to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport

When to book flights from San Francisco to Paris

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from San Francisco to Paris 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 flights from San Francisco to Paris

  • Are there onsite hotels near San Francisco International Airport (SFO)?

    There are several, top-notch accommodation facilities around SFO, famous for providing exemplary concierge services and courtesy shuttles to and from the airport. Bay Landing San Francisco Airport Hotel is a charming hotel in this area and is ideal if you have an early morning flight.

  • Which is the best arrival airport if I want to visit the Eiffel Tower?

    Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) is the main airport serving Paris. Eiffel Tower lies about 20 miles from CDG, and the best way to reach this iconic landmark is via the Paris RER train that leaves for Saint-Michel Notre-Dame every 10min. The trip lasts about 40min. Still, if you’re not traveling on a budget, a taxi or a rental car come in handy.

  • Are there car rentals from Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) to downtown Paris?

    If you’re looking to rent a car after arriving at CDG, you’ll get several options to meet your needs. Those arriving through Terminal 1 should proceed to the Red Level parking lot for the rental cars. If you’re arriving through Terminal 2, follow sections C and D then continue to the parking lot where you’ll find a rental car area.

  • Are there any services for passengers with limited mobility at the Paris Orly Airport (ORY) upon their arrival?

    Paris Orly Airport (ORY) provide services to passengers with mobility limitations as they arrive from San Francisco. The design allows easy passage of wheelchairs to the restrooms and counters. Also, the dedicated staff guides those with challenges in communication.

  • Are there onsite hotels at Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport or Paris Orly Airport?

    Want to go straight to the hotel without traveling into the city? Charles de Gaulle Airport’s YOTELAIR is the solution for you. It is located in Terminal 2E post-security, allowing travelers a little bit of privacy and luxury all within the confines of the airport’s terminals. Paris Orly Airport does not have an airport directly onsite, but there are several hotels within minutes of its terminals. Ibis Paris Coeur d'Orly Airport and Novotel Paris Coeur d'Orly Airport both offer complimentary shuttles to and from the airport.

  • Can I fly from San Francisco to Paris non-stop?

    United Airlines, Delta Air Lines, and Air France all offer direct flights from San Francisco to Paris. More common, though, are the one-stop flights via airlines like Delta Air Lines, Air France, and Aer Lingus, with layovers in cities such as Detroit, Dublin, and Atlanta.

  • What is the quickest way from Paris Orly Airports and Charles de Gaulle Airport to downtown Paris?

    Trains are certainly one of the quicker ways to reach downtown from Paris Orly Airport and Charles de Gaulle Airport. For Charles de Gaulle Airport, the SNCF and RER B trains connect directly to the airport, while the RER B and C trains, along with Tramline 7, connect to Orly Airport. The RER trains are cheaper but slower than SNCF trains, so travelers should keep that in mind when booking tickets.

  • What is there to do while at Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport?

    The Espace Musique lounge is a free lounge where travelers can relax and listen to music in comfortable individual listening pods. The lounge offers access to the Universal Music Catalogue, along with a variety of radio stations. For film and TV fans, the Sony HD Viewing Room is also a good entertainment option. There, guests can watch Sony’s latest films and TV shows - all for free.

  • What is the cheapest flight from San Francisco to Paris?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from San Francisco to Paris was £477 for a one-way ticket and £470 for a return.

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

    San Francisco is served by only 1 airport and there are 2 airports in Paris. You will leave San Francisco from San Francisco and you will be arriving in Paris at one of these airports: Paris Charles de Gaulle or Paris Orly.

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

    All the following airlines offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the San Francisco to Paris flight route: Air France, French Bee, Iberia, SWISS, United Airlines, British Airways, Finnair, Lufthansa, and Air Caraïbes.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    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 San Francisco to Paris.

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

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

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

    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 Paris with an airline and back to San Francisco with another airline.

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

    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 Paris from San Francisco 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 San Francisco to Paris

  • Looking for a cheap flight from Paris to San Francisco? 25% of our users found flights on this route for £1,220 or less round-trip.
  • Travelers who want to take their long hauls on board Air France from San Francisco to Los Angeles should know that the airline’s hub is situated at Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG). Passengers traveling via this carrier enjoy fast lane services, including easy and priority access at the airport.
  • If you’re planning to book a flight from San Francisco to Paris, you’ll have more options to pick from when transiting to the city’s main airport, CDG. It’s the main airport in Paris where most nonstop flights from San Francisco land.
  • Moving between the terminals at San Francisco International Airport (SFO) is easy. Passengers can either use the AirTrain or walk from one terminal to another. Usually, the AirTrain at SFO Airport departs at a 4min interval.
  • If you’re departing from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (KSJC) for your voyage to Paris, do not hesitate to take the time and explore the various attractions within this facility. If you're an art enthusiast, stop at terminals A and B and experience the Airport Public Art Program Audio Tour. Those keen to access curated information should stop at Terminal A near Gate 12 & 24 where they'll find an e-Library.
  • Passengers who are weary and would relish some therapy before leaving San Francisco for Paris should look out for a lounge near Gate 8. It’s open to all passengers, regardless of the airline you’re flying. You can enjoy fine fresh food, or just relax as you wait for your flight.
  • Long flights such as flights from San Francisco to Paris can be difficult at times for young children, so why not make it a bit easier for them by taking them to one of San Francisco International Airport’s three children’s play areas before boarding your flight? Travelers will find two of the play areas in Terminal 3 and one in Terminal 2.
  • Looking for a bit of entertainment while you catch your breath at Charles de Gaulle Airport? Stop by the airport’s gaming areas in Halls L and K. There visitors will find play stations, arcade games, and more.
  • BART (Bay Area Rapid Transport) connects San Francisco and Oakland straight to the airport, making it an easy public transport option for travelers not renting a vehicle. The airport’s BART station is located in Terminal 3 and is a short AirTrain ride from the other terminals. Trains depart from the station every 15 minutes and take roughly half an hour to get from the airport to downtown San Francisco.
  • Traveling for business and need to get a bit of work done while you are at San Francisco International Airport? Head over to one of the numerous workstations located throughout the airport. Another option is to check out the Power Bars in the Terminal 2 Food Court, where you can eat and work at the same time.
  • Forgot to bring a book or looking for a comfortable chair to relax in? Orly’s library has you covered. In the library leather couches, books, magazines, and even tablets are available for all guests to use - free of charge. There are also children’s books available for families with young travelers accompanying them.
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Prefer to fly direct from San Francisco to Paris?

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

Direct departures

San Francisco to Paris

Monday

Air Canada, Air Caraïbes, Air France, +8 more

Air Canada, Air Caraïbes, +9 more

Tuesday

Air Canada, Air France, Brussels Airlines, +8 more

Air Canada, Air France, +9 more

Wednesday

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

Air Canada, Air France, +7 more

Thursday

Air Canada, Air Caraïbes, Air France, +8 more

Air Canada, Air Caraïbes, +9 more

Friday

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

Air Canada, Air France, +7 more

Saturday

Air Canada, Air Caraïbes, Air France, +8 more

Air Canada, Air Caraïbes, +9 more

Sunday

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

Air Canada, Air France, +7 more

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Direct returns

Paris 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, +7 more

Air Canada, Air France, +8 more

Wednesday

Air Canada, Air Caraïbes, Air France, +7 more

Air Canada, Air Caraïbes, +8 more

Thursday

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

Air Canada, Air France, +6 more

Friday

Air Canada, Air Caraïbes, Air France, +7 more

Air Canada, Air Caraïbes, +8 more

Saturday

Air Canada, Air France, Brussels Airlines, +7 more

Air Canada, Air France, +8 more

Sunday

Air Canada, Air Caraïbes, Air France, +7 more

Air Canada, Air Caraïbes, +8 more

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Cheapest flights to Paris from San Francisco found in 2024

Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from San Francisco to Paris found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
6/9Fri
1 stopWestJet
14h 40mSFO-CDG
£382
25/8Sun
1 stopWestJet
20h 00mSFO-CDG
£385
6/10Sun
1 stopJetBlue
16h 20mSFO-CDG
£453
27/9Fri
1 stopJetBlue
18h 20mSFO-CDG
£479
10/9Tue
2 stops
25h 45mSFO-CDG
£488
7/9Sat
2 stops
29h 25mSFO-CDG
£542
3/7Wed
1 stopAir Transat
16h 30mSFO-CDG
£645
24/10Thu
2 stopsIcelandair
20h 00mSFO-CDG
£658
27/9Fri
2 stopsIcelandair
21h 00mSFO-CDG
£662
29/6Sat
1 stopAir Transat
19h 05mSFO-CDG
£1,045

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Last minute flights from San Francisco to Paris

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 San Francisco to Paris that are departing in the next 10 days.
1/5Wed
multi-stop
17h 40mSFO-CDG
15/5Wed
multi-stop
21h 30mCDG-SFO
£696
1/5Wed
multi-stop
20h 00mSFO-CDG
6/5Mon
multi-stop
22h 10mCDG-SFO
£728
30/4Tue
multi-stopIcelandair
22h 10mSFO-CDG
7/5Tue
multi-stopIcelandair
19h 21mCDG-SFO
£736
30/4Tue
multi-stopScandinavian Airlines
16h 40mSFO-CDG
8/5Wed
multi-stopScandinavian Airlines
28h 35mCDG-SFO
£742
29/4Mon
multi-stopIcelandair
22h 00mSFO-CDG
3/5Fri
multi-stopIcelandair
19h 45mCDG-SFO
£766
28/4Sun
multi-stopScandinavian Airlines
16h 40mSFO-CDG
8/5Wed
multi-stopScandinavian Airlines
28h 35mCDG-SFO
£774
28/4Sun
multi-stopWestJet
14h 40mSFO-CDG
3/5Fri
multi-stopWestJet
33h 04mCDG-SFO
£1,097
30/4Tue
multi-stopJetBlue
18h 15mSFO-CDG
1/5Wed
multi-stopJetBlue
22h 40mCDG-SFO
£1,133
28/4Sun
multi-stopWestJet
14h 40mSFO-CDG
3/5Fri
multi-stopWestJet
33h 04mCDG-SFO
£1,194
29/4Mon
multi-stopJetBlue
18h 15mSFO-CDG
30/4Tue
multi-stopJetBlue
18h 20mCDG-SFO
£1,272

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San Francisco (SFO)United States

Return flight deals:

Paris - San Francisco

Cabin classes:

£3,128
£1,727
£1,152

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