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Flights from San Francisco to Paris

Nonstop flights from San Francisco (SFO) to Paris (CDG) take about 11h 42m (8,963 km). Air France flies it. Lowest fare seen: $594 one-way, nonstop (22 Oct 2026).

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When you land in Paris

The airport transfer and the few things worth sorting before you fly.

Stunning nighttime aerial cityscape of Paris highlighting iconic landmarks. — arriving in Paris

Airport transfer

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A United Airlines jet soaring over the iconic San Francisco skyline. — lounges at San Francisco Airport

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Things to book in Paris

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Airlines flying San Francisco to Paris

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

✈ Air Francenonstop fare seen

San Francisco to Paris fares by month

Cheapest month seen for a nonstop flight: Nov 2026, from $369 one-way. With stops: Nov 2026, from $280. Lowest one-way fares seen for departures in each month, read 22 Oct 2026.

Departing	Nonstop from	Cheaper with stops
Oct 2026	$43526 Oct 2026	$415 · 1 stop26 Oct 2026
Nov 2026	$3697 Nov 2026	$280 · 1 stop15 Nov 2026
Dec 2026	$64111 Dec 2026 · Air France	$399 · 1 stop11 Dec 2026
Mar 2027	$6343 Mar 2027 · Air France	$338 · 1 stop3 Mar 2027
Aug 2027	$47831 Aug 2027	$394 · 2 stops31 Aug 2027

When to go for the lowest fare

The next few weeks were the cheapest to fly: from $280 in November 2026, against $338 at best later on.

Nonstop or with a stop

A connection undercut nonstop in 5 of 5 months with both fares.

From Travelpayouts flight-search data, city to city (San Francisco to Paris, 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.

Best time to fly to Paris

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France is a great destination year-round. Check local weather patterns before booking and consider shoulder seasons for lower prices and fewer crowds.

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Frequently asked questions — San Francisco to Paris flights

How long is the flight from San Francisco to Paris?

A nonstop flight from San Francisco (SFO) to Paris (CDG) 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 San Francisco from Paris by air?

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

Which airlines fly from San Francisco to Paris?

Airlines with flights or nonstop fares on the SFO–CDG 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 San Francisco to Paris cost?

The lowest one-way fare seen recently on SFO–CDG was $594 USD sold by United Airlines (nonstop), departing 16 Nov 2026, 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 San Francisco to Paris?

In fares seen on 22 Oct 2026, departures in November 2026 were cheapest, from $280 one-way, against $415 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 San Francisco to Paris?

In the fares we saw (22 Oct 2026), connecting was cheaper: from $280 with one stop against $594 nonstop, a saving of $314. Nonstop saves the connection time.

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

It depends on your passport. Some nationalities can enter France 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.

What is the best time to visit Paris?

France is a great destination year-round. Check local weather patterns before booking and consider shoulder seasons for lower prices and fewer crowds.

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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