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Flights from Paris to San Francisco

Nonstop flights from Paris (CDG) to San Francisco (SFO) take about 11h 42m (8,963 km). Air France flies it. Lowest fare seen: $698 one-way, nonstop (22 Oct 2026).

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Airlines flying Paris to San Francisco

Carriers on CDG–SFO according to our route data and nonstop fares seen as of 22 Oct 2026. Not a complete list.

✈ Air Francenonstop fare seen

Paris to San Francisco fares by month

Cheapest month seen for a nonstop flight: Nov 2026, from $474 one-way. With stops: May 2027, from $438. Lowest one-way fares seen for departures in each month, read 22 Oct 2026.

Departing	Nonstop from	Cheaper with stops
Oct 2026	$54930 Oct 2026	—
Nov 2026	$47425 Nov 2026	—
Dec 2026	$71115 Dec 2026 · Air France	$484 · 2 stops15 Dec 2026
Feb 2027	$182818 Feb 2027 · Air France	$501 · 1 stop18 Feb 2027
Mar 2027	$50310 Mar 2027	$483 · 3 stops9 Mar 2027
May 2027	$6983 May 2027 · Air France	$438 · 2 stops3 May 2027

When to go for the lowest fare

Fares were close across the months we saw: $474 for November 2026, $438 at best after that.

Nonstop or with a stop

A connection undercut nonstop in 4 of 4 months with both fares.

From Travelpayouts flight-search data, city to city (Paris to San Francisco, any airport), USD, read 22 Oct 2026. These are fares that were on sale, not a guarantee of today's price; an airline is named only where we know it flies this route.

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Frequently asked questions — Paris to San Francisco flights

How long is the flight from Paris to San Francisco?

A nonstop flight from Paris (CDG) to San Francisco (SFO) takes about 11h 42m, covering 8,963 km. That is an estimate from the distance — actual time varies with the airline, aircraft and winds, and connecting itineraries take longer.

How far is Paris from San Francisco by air?

The great-circle distance between Charles de Gaulle International Airport and San Francisco International Airport is 8,963 km (5,569 miles), a ultra long-haul route.

Which airlines fly from Paris to San Francisco?

Airlines with flights or nonstop fares on the CDG–SFO route include Air France. This is not a complete list — schedules change by season, so check the current options before booking.

How much does a flight from Paris to San Francisco cost?

The lowest one-way fare seen recently on CDG–SFO was $698 USD with Air France (nonstop), departing 3 May 2027, found in fare searches as of 22 Oct 2026. Fares change constantly and depend on the date, so check the current price before booking.

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

In fares seen on 22 Oct 2026, departures in May 2027 were cheapest, from $438 one-way, against $549 for October 2026, the dearest month. Fares change daily, so check your own dates.

Is it cheaper to fly nonstop or with a stop from Paris to San Francisco?

In the fares we saw (22 Oct 2026), connecting was cheaper: from $482 with 2 stops against $698 nonstop, a saving of $216. Nonstop saves the connection time.

Do I need a visa to travel from France to San Francisco?

It depends on your passport. Some nationalities can enter San Francisco visa-free or get a visa on arrival; others must apply in advance. Use AirConnect's Visa Checker to see the rules for your passport.

Sources: fares from Travelpayouts flight-search data, seen 22 Oct 2026; airlines from each carrier's published network and nonstop fares on sale; distance from OurAirports coordinates; flight time estimated from distance. Fares change daily.

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