Can I fly direct from Paris to San Francisco?

Yes, direct flights from Paris to San Francisco are available. Historically, approximately 23.4% of observed flights on this route were direct. For flights that included a layover, the median number of stopovers was one. This data reflects trends observed over the trailing 90 days.

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

A direct flight from Paris to San Francisco typically has a median duration of 11 hours and 25 minutes. For flights with one stop, the median flight time is considerably longer, averaging 17 hours and 35 minutes. The approximate distance covered on this route is 8963 kilometers.

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. The median price for connecting flights was $870, while direct flights had a median price of $893. This represents a price premium of about 3% for direct flights. Approximately 25.1% of flights on this route were direct, based on data from 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. This is a long-haul route, covering a distance of 8963 kilometers. Given that most itineraries connect at least once, this median duration reflects the time spent on all segments of the journey.

Right now, if you are looking for cheap flights from Paris to San Francisco, fares are above the typical level. Recent fares for this route typically range from $699–$1359, with a median of $919. Only 4% of recent fares were classified as a good price, indicating that finding deals might require some flexibility.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Paris to San Francisco? The data shows that November is typically the most affordable month, with a median fare of $664. Other good options include May, with a median fare of $706, and April, where the median fare is $714. Planning your trip during these months could lead to more favorable prices.

Most itineraries for this route connect at least once, with only 23.4% of recent fares being non-stop. For connecting flights, the typical number of stopovers is 1. This means that travelers should expect to factor in at least one stop when planning their journey from Paris to San Francisco.

How much is a round trip from Paris to San Francisco

Regular price: €527 - €1,162

Prices for flights from Paris to San Francisco are currently below the regular range.

Regular prices for flights from Paris to San Francisco typically range from 527 EUR to 1162 EUR. The current lowest deal is 516 EUR with French Bee, for travel from Oct 25-Nov 7.

now 516 €

Low 527 €

High 1,162 €

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. Generally, prices are lower from January to November.

November

Cheapest

Flights from 664 €

February

Most Expensive

Flights from 1,691 €

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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, Oct 5

⌛ Last-Minute

ORY - San Francisco

Paris (ORY) - San Francisco (SFO)

TAP Portugal

678 €

580 €

One-way

Tue, Oct 6

⌛ Last-Minute

CDG - San Francisco

Paris (CDG) - San Francisco (SFO)

British Airways

687 €

590 €

One-way

Thu, Oct 8

⌛ Last-Minute

CDG - San Francisco

Paris (CDG) - San Francisco (SFO)

Lufthansa

706 €

577 €

One-way

Thu, Oct 8

⌛ Last-Minute

CDG - San Francisco

Paris (CDG) - San Francisco (SFO)

Lufthansa

630 €

577 €

One-way

Tue, Oct 13

⌛ Last-Minute

ORY - San Francisco

Paris (ORY) - San Francisco (SFO)

TAP Portugal

702 €

571 €

One-way

Wed, Oct 14

⌛ Last-Minute

CDG - San Francisco

Paris (CDG) - San Francisco (SFO)

Lufthansa

704 €

577 €

One-way

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5 nights

Dec 25 - Dec 30

922 € → 597 €

35%

5 nights

Dec 7 - Dec 12

913 € → 597 €

35%

7 nights

Dec 23 - Dec 30

903 € → 597 €

34%

12 nights

Dec 16 - Dec 28

868 € → 571 €

34%

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Paris - San Francisco route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares for Paris to San Francisco are above the typical level, with a median of $919.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in November for the best prices

Historically, November offers the lowest median prices at $664, followed by May at $706.

⏱️ Flight duration

Typical flight time is 18h 20m

Flights from Paris to San Francisco typically take 18 hours and 20 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Connecting flights are more common, with 1 stopover typical, and direct flights making up 23.4%.

🏆 Airline highlight

French Bee offers direct flights

French Bee is one airline providing direct flights on this route, with deals available.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

Deals for flights from Paris to San Francisco are frequent, appearing within a 30-day window.

Paris main airports to depart from

Paris Orly (ORY)

Cheapest

Paris Orly is a good option for flights from Paris to San Francisco, with competitive prices.

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

💸 Flights from ~€522

San Francisco main airports to arrive at

San Francisco International (SFO)

Cheapest

San Francisco International is a primary arrival airport for flights from Paris to San Francisco.

📍 ~18 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~€518

Airports nearby San Francisco used as alternative

Oakland International (OAK)

Oakland International is a useful alternative with an extensive domestic network and direct BART rail connection.

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

💸 Flights from ~€623

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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 prior to departure. During this period, the average price observed was $759. Booking within 0-6 days of departure generally saw higher average prices, around $1017. For travelers planning further ahead, booking 60+ days out usually resulted in an average price of $1214, based on data from the trailing 90 days.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from Paris to San Francisco was considered to be $699 or less. The median price for this route was $919. Prices above $1359 were typically in the more expensive range. These figures are based on observed fares 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, based on data from the trailing 270 days.

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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: €527 - €1,162

Prices for flights from Paris to San Francisco are currently below the regular range.

Regular prices for flights from Paris to San Francisco typically range from 527 EUR to 1162 EUR. The current lowest deal is 516 EUR with French Bee, for travel from Oct 25-Nov 7.

now 516 €

Low 527 €

High 1,162 €

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, Oct 5

⌛ Last-Minute

ORY - San Francisco

Paris (ORY) - San Francisco (SFO)

TAP Portugal

678 €

580 €

One-way

Tue, Oct 6

⌛ Last-Minute

CDG - San Francisco

Paris (CDG) - San Francisco (SFO)

British Airways

687 €

590 €

One-way

Thu, Oct 8

⌛ Last-Minute

CDG - San Francisco

Paris (CDG) - San Francisco (SFO)

Lufthansa

706 €

577 €

One-way

Thu, Oct 8

⌛ Last-Minute

CDG - San Francisco

Paris (CDG) - San Francisco (SFO)

Lufthansa

630 €

577 €

One-way

Tue, Oct 13

⌛ Last-Minute

ORY - San Francisco

Paris (ORY) - San Francisco (SFO)

TAP Portugal

702 €

571 €

One-way

Wed, Oct 14

⌛ Last-Minute

CDG - San Francisco

Paris (CDG) - San Francisco (SFO)

Lufthansa

704 €

577 €

One-way

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

5 nights

Dec 25 - Dec 30

922 € → 597 €

35%

5 nights

Dec 7 - Dec 12

913 € → 597 €

35%

7 nights

Dec 23 - Dec 30

903 € → 597 €

34%

12 nights

Dec 16 - Dec 28

868 € → 571 €

34%

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 for Paris to San Francisco are above the typical level, with a median of $919.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in November for the best prices

Historically, November offers the lowest median prices at $664, followed by May at $706.

⏱️ Flight duration

Typical flight time is 18h 20m

Flights from Paris to San Francisco typically take 18 hours and 20 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Connecting flights are more common, with 1 stopover typical, and direct flights making up 23.4%.

🏆 Airline highlight

French Bee offers direct flights

French Bee is one airline providing direct flights on this route, with deals available.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

Deals for flights from Paris to San Francisco are frequent, appearing within a 30-day window.

Paris main airports to depart from

Paris Orly (ORY)

Cheapest

Paris Orly is a good option for flights from Paris to San Francisco, with competitive prices.

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

💸 Flights from ~€522

San Francisco main airports to arrive at

San Francisco International (SFO)

Cheapest

San Francisco International is a primary arrival airport for flights from Paris to San Francisco.

📍 ~18 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~€518

Airports nearby San Francisco used as alternative

Oakland International (OAK)

Oakland International is a useful alternative with an extensive domestic network and direct BART rail connection.

San Francisco, United States

91% AI deal score

$2,273

$1,667

Save $606

French Bee

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to San Francisco

Cheap Flights from Paris to San Francisco

Today’s best flight deals from Paris to San Francisco

Paris to San Francisco: Overview

Insights for flights from Paris to San Francisco

How much is a round trip from Paris to San Francisco

The cheapest time to fly from Paris to San Francisco

Direct flights from Paris to San Francisco

Last-minute flights going from Paris to San Francisco

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

Popular Airports to fly from Paris to San Francisco

Paris - San Francisco route insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Fly in November for the best prices

Typical flight time is 18h 20m

Connecting flights are dominant

French Bee offers direct flights

Deals are frequent on this route

Paris main airports to depart from

San Francisco main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby San Francisco used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to San Francisco

Best Elite deals to San Francisco

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Dec 02

Nov 06

Nov 06

Nov 22

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to San Francisco

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

What's a cheap fare from Paris to San Francisco?

What's the best month to fly from Paris to San Francisco?

Can I fly direct from Paris to San Francisco?

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

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

Related routes

More routes from Paris

Flights to San Francisco from other cities

Paris to San Francisco: Overview

Insights for flights from Paris to San Francisco

How much is a round trip from Paris to San Francisco

The cheapest time to fly from Paris to San Francisco

Direct flights from Paris to San Francisco

Last-minute flights going from Paris to San Francisco

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

Popular Airports to fly from Paris to San Francisco

Paris - San Francisco route insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Fly in November for the best prices

Typical flight time is 18h 20m

Connecting flights are dominant

French Bee offers direct flights

Deals are frequent on this route

Paris main airports to depart from

San Francisco main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby San Francisco used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to San Francisco

Best Elite deals to San Francisco

Nov 11

Dec 02

Nov 06

Nov 06

Nov 22

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Nov 08

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to San Francisco

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

What's a cheap fare from Paris to San Francisco?

What's the best month to fly from Paris to San Francisco?