Can I fly direct from Paris to San Francisco?

Yes, direct flights from Paris to San Francisco are available. Historically, direct flights have accounted for approximately 23.4% of all flights on this route. For flights that include a layover, travelers typically experience one stop before reaching their destination. This data is based on observations over a 90-day period.

What's the flight time from Paris to San Francisco?

The typical direct flight time from Paris to San Francisco is approximately 11 hours and 25 minutes, covering a distance of 8963 kilometers. Flights with one stop generally take longer, with a median duration of about 17 hours and 35 minutes. These durations reflect the average travel times observed for this route.

Is it cheaper to fly direct or with a layover from Paris to San Francisco?

Historically, flying with a layover from Paris to San Francisco has been slightly cheaper on average. Connecting flights had a median price of $870, while direct flights had a median price of $893. This represents a premium of approximately 3% for direct flights. Direct flights accounted for about 25.1% of the total observed flights over the trailing 90 days.

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Paris to San Francisco: Overview

Insights for flights from Paris to San Francisco

A typical journey from Paris to San Francisco takes about 18h 20m, including connections. Given that most itineraries on this long-haul route involve at least one stop, this duration accounts for the layover times. The distance covered on this route is approximately 8963 kilometers, classifying it as a long-haul flight.

When looking for cheap flights from Paris to San Francisco, right now fares are above the typical level. Prices for this route typically range from $699–$1359, with a median of $919. Only about 4% of recent fares were classified as a good price, indicating that current pricing is on the higher side. New deals appear almost daily, so setting a price alert can be beneficial.

If you're wondering when is the cheapest time to fly from Paris to San Francisco, November stands out as the most affordable month, with a median fare of $664. Following closely, May offers a median fare of $706, and April presents a median of $714. These months generally provide better value compared to other times of the year.

Most itineraries from Paris to San Francisco connect at least once, with only 23.4% of recent fares being non-stop. For the majority of flights that do include connections, the typical number of stopovers is 1. This means you should generally expect a connecting flight when planning your trip.

How much is a round trip from Paris to San Francisco

Regular price: €524 - €1,013

Prices are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Paris to San Francisco is between 524 EUR and 1013 EUR. The current lowest deal is 492 EUR with Condor Flugdienst for travel from Sep 10-Sep 21.

now 492 €

Low 524 €

High 1,013 €

The cheapest time to fly from Paris to San Francisco

The cheapest month to fly from Paris to San Francisco is November, with a median price of $664. The most expensive month is February, with a median price of $1691. Prices are generally lower from January to November.

November

Cheapest

Flights from 664 €

February

Most Expensive

Flights from 1,691 €

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Direct flights from Paris to San Francisco

French Bee

Last-minute flights going from Paris to San Francisco

Mon, Aug 24

⌛ Last-Minute

CDG - San Francisco

Paris (CDG) - San Francisco (SFO)

Iberia Airlines

784 €

534 €

One-way

Wed, Aug 26

⌛ Last-Minute

CDG - San Francisco

Paris (CDG) - San Francisco (SFO)

Iberia Airlines

807 €

539 €

One-way

Thu, Sep 3

⌛ Last-Minute

CDG - San Francisco

Paris (CDG) - San Francisco (SFO)

Condor Flugdienst

567 €

490 €

One-way

Thu, Sep 3

⌛ Last-Minute

CDG - San Francisco

Paris (CDG) - San Francisco (SFO)

Condor Flugdienst

583 €

519 €

One-way

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

CDG - San Francisco

Paris (CDG) - San Francisco (SFO)

British Airways

576 €

536 €

One-way

Wed, Sep 23

⌛ Last-Minute

CDG - San Francisco

Paris (CDG) - San Francisco (SFO)

British Airways

608 €

538 €

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Paris to San Francisco

13 nights

Dec 17 - Dec 30

1,028 € → 598 €

42%

12 nights

Dec 18 - Dec 30

1,026 € → 598 €

42%

14 nights

Dec 12 - Dec 26

1,021 € → 599 €

41%

10 nights

Dec 20 - Dec 30

1,018 € → 598 €

41%

Popular Airports to fly from Paris to San Francisco

Paris - San Francisco route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares from Paris to San Francisco are above the typical level at $919.

📅 Best time to fly

November is the cheapest month to fly

Historically, November has the lowest median price at $664 for flights from Paris to San Francisco.

⏱️ Flight duration

Average flight time is 18h 20m

The typical flight duration from Paris to San Francisco is 18 hours and 20 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Only 23.4% of recent flights from Paris to San Francisco are direct.

🏆 Airline highlight

French Bee offers direct flights

French Bee is one airline that offers direct flights from Paris to San Francisco.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

Deals for flights from Paris to San Francisco occur frequently, offering good value.

Paris main airports to depart from

Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)

Cheapest

Choose Charles de Gaulle Airport for flights from Paris to San Francisco, with prices starting from $603.

📍 ~25 km from city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~$603

Beauvais–Tillé (BVA)

Consider Beauvais–Tillé for your flight to San Francisco, with prices from $721.

📍 ~70 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$721

Châlons Vatry (XCR)

Châlons Vatry offers flights to San Francisco, with prices starting from $2065.

📍 ~140 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$2065

Paris Orly (ORY)

Paris Orly is another option for flights to San Francisco, with prices from $628.

📍 ~15 km from city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~$628

San Francisco main airports to arrive at

San Francisco International (SFO)

Cheapest

San Francisco International Airport is a key arrival point for flights from Paris to San Francisco.

📍 ~20 km from San Francisco (reachable by car, train, and bus)

💸 Flights from ~$603

Airports nearby San Francisco used as alternative

Oakland International (OAK)

Oakland International is a useful alternative arrival airport with high flight frequency and direct public transit access.

📍 ~18 km from San Francisco (reachable by public transit)

💸 Flights from ~$872

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to San Francisco

Historically, the optimal booking window for flights from Paris to San Francisco is typically 7-13 days before departure. During this period, the average price observed was $759. Booking within 0-6 days of departure saw average prices rise to $1017, while booking 28-59 days out resulted in an average price of $1145. These trends are based on observations over a 90-day trailing period.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from Paris to San Francisco is considered to be $699 or less. The median price for this route was $919, while prices at the 75th percentile reached $1359. These figures provide a benchmark for what travelers have typically paid for this route over a 90-day period.

Historically, November has been the cheapest month to fly from Paris to San Francisco, with a median price of $664. May and April also offered competitive prices, with median fares of $706 and $714 respectively. The annual median price for this route was $919, indicating that these months typically offer significant savings compared to the overall average.

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Paris to San Francisco: Overview

Insights for flights from Paris to San Francisco

How much is a round trip from Paris to San Francisco

Regular price: €524 - €1,013

Prices are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Paris to San Francisco is between 524 EUR and 1013 EUR. The current lowest deal is 492 EUR with Condor Flugdienst for travel from Sep 10-Sep 21.

now 492 €

Low 524 €

High 1,013 €

The cheapest time to fly from Paris to San Francisco

November

Cheapest

Flights from 664 €

February

Most Expensive

Flights from 1,691 €

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Paris to San Francisco

French Bee

Last-minute flights going from Paris to San Francisco

Mon, Aug 24

⌛ Last-Minute

CDG - San Francisco

Paris (CDG) - San Francisco (SFO)

Iberia Airlines

784 €

534 €

One-way

Wed, Aug 26

⌛ Last-Minute

CDG - San Francisco

Paris (CDG) - San Francisco (SFO)

Iberia Airlines

807 €

539 €

One-way

Thu, Sep 3

⌛ Last-Minute

CDG - San Francisco

Paris (CDG) - San Francisco (SFO)

Condor Flugdienst

567 €

490 €

One-way

Thu, Sep 3

⌛ Last-Minute

CDG - San Francisco

Paris (CDG) - San Francisco (SFO)

Condor Flugdienst

583 €

519 €

One-way

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

CDG - San Francisco

Paris (CDG) - San Francisco (SFO)

British Airways

576 €

536 €

One-way

Wed, Sep 23

⌛ Last-Minute

CDG - San Francisco

Paris (CDG) - San Francisco (SFO)

British Airways

608 €

538 €

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Paris to San Francisco

13 nights

Dec 17 - Dec 30

1,028 € → 598 €

42%

12 nights

Dec 18 - Dec 30

1,026 € → 598 €

42%

14 nights

Dec 12 - Dec 26

1,021 € → 599 €

41%

10 nights

Dec 20 - Dec 30

1,018 € → 598 €

41%

Popular Airports to fly from Paris to San Francisco