Can I fly direct from San Francisco to Paris?

Direct flights from San Francisco to Paris are available, though they represent a smaller portion of the total routes. Historically, approximately 12.8% of flights on this route have been direct. For connecting flights, travelers typically encounter a median of 2 stopovers. This indicates that while direct options exist, flights with one or more stops are more common.

How long does it take to fly from San Francisco to Paris?

A direct flight from San Francisco to Paris typically takes approximately 10 hours and 50 minutes. For flights with one stop, the median travel time is considerably longer, averaging about 15 hours and 55 minutes. This difference reflects the additional time required for layovers and connecting flights, which can add several hours to the total journey.

How often do San Francisco to Paris flight prices drop?

Historically, flight prices for the San Francisco to Paris route have shown frequent drops. This indicates that travelers have regular opportunities to find reduced fares. Monitoring prices consistently can be beneficial for securing a more favorable deal on this route.

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San Francisco to Paris: Overview

Insights for flights from San Francisco to Paris

Fares for flights from San Francisco to Paris right now are near the typical level, with 4% of recent fares classified as a good price. Prices typically range from $956–$1277, with a median of $1100. New deals appear almost daily, offering frequent opportunities to find cheap flights from San Francisco to Paris.

When considering the cheapest time to fly from San Francisco to Paris, January stands out with a median fare of $460. Other cost-effective months include April, with a median fare of $722, and February, where the median fare is $763.

A typical journey from San Francisco to Paris takes about 10h 50m, including connections. This is a long-haul route, covering a distance of 8979 km.

Most itineraries from San Francisco to Paris connect at least once, with only 12.8% of recent fares being direct flights from San Francisco to Paris. For connecting itineraries, the median number of stopovers is 2.

How much is a round trip from San Francisco to Paris

Regular price: $650 - $1,108

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

The regular price range for flights from San Francisco to Paris is typically between $650 and $1108. The current lowest deal is $599 with Condor Flugdienst, for travel from Oct 9-Oct 16.

now $599

Low $650

High $1,108

The cheapest time to fly from San Francisco to Paris

The cheapest month to fly from San Francisco to Paris is June, with a median price of $1036. The most expensive month is December, with a median price of $1424. Prices are generally lower from February to November.

June

Cheapest

Flights from $1,036

December

Most Expensive

Flights from $1,424

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from San Francisco to Paris

Air France

French Bee

Last-minute flights going from San Francisco to Paris

Mon, Aug 3

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Paris

San Francisco (SFO) - Paris (ORY)

TAP Portugal

$894

$644

One-way

Mon, Aug 3

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Paris

San Francisco (SFO) - Paris (ORY)

TAP Portugal

$900

$675

One-way

Thu, Aug 6

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Paris

San Francisco (SFO) - Paris (ORY)

TAP Portugal

$889

$652

One-way

Thu, Aug 6

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Paris

San Francisco (SFO) - Paris (ORY)

TAP Portugal

$923

$668

One-way

Thu, Aug 6

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Paris

San Francisco (SFO) - Paris (ORY)

TAP Portugal

$889

$696

One-way

Thu, Aug 6

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Paris

San Francisco (SFO) - Paris (ORY)

TAP Portugal

$882

$696

One-way

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

15 nights

Dec 12 - Dec 27

$1,007 → $646

36%

8 nights

Dec 11 - Dec 19

$1,002 → $661

34%

7 nights

Dec 7 - Dec 14

$981 → $653

33%

8 nights

Dec 5 - Dec 13

$973 → $649

33%

Popular Airports to fly from San Francisco to Paris

San Francisco - Paris route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are near the typical level

Recent fares from San Francisco to Paris are near the typical level of $1100.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in January for the best prices

Historically, January offers the lowest median price at $460 for flights from San Francisco to Paris.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 10h 50m

The typical direct flight from San Francisco to Paris takes 10h 50m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are more common

About 12.8% of recent deals are direct, with connecting flights typically having 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

Air France and French Bee offer direct flights

Air France and French Bee are among the airlines that offer direct flights on this route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently on this route

Deals for flights from San Francisco to Paris appear frequently, typically within a 30-day window.

San Francisco main airports to depart from

San Francisco International (SFO)

Cheapest

San Francisco International is a convenient departure airport for flights from San Francisco to Paris.

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

💸 Flights from ~$559

Paris main airports to arrive at

Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)

Cheapest

Charles de Gaulle Airport is a primary gateway to Paris, offering convenient access to the city.

📍 ~22 km from city center (reachable by car, bus, or train)

💸 Flights from ~$559

Airports nearby Paris used as alternative

Brussels (BRU)

Cheapest

Brussels Airport (BRU) is a major international hub, offering extensive long-haul and European connections as an alternative to Paris.

📍 ~260 km from Paris (reachable by high-speed rail)

💸 Flights from ~$606

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Paris

91% AI deal score

$4,680

$3,201

Save $1,479

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Paris

Historically, the optimal booking window for flights from San Francisco to Paris is typically 14-27 days before departure. During this period, the average price for a ticket has been around $927. Prices tend to be higher outside this window, with flights booked 0-6 days out averaging $1146 and those booked 7-13 days out averaging $1171. Even booking more than 60 days in advance usually results in a higher average price of $1132.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from San Francisco to Paris is considered to be $956 or less. The median price for this route has historically been $1100. Prices exceeding $1277 typically fall into the more expensive range. Travelers aiming for a good deal should target prices at or below the $956 threshold.

Historically, January has been the cheapest month to fly from San Francisco to Paris, with a median price of $460. Other relatively inexpensive months include April, with a median price of $722, and February, at $763. The annual median price for this route is $1100, indicating significant savings are possible by choosing to fly in these months.

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San Francisco to Paris: Overview

Insights for flights from San Francisco to Paris

A typical journey from San Francisco to Paris takes about 10h 50m, including connections. This is a long-haul route, covering a distance of 8979 km.

How much is a round trip from San Francisco to Paris

Regular price: $650 - $1,108

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

The regular price range for flights from San Francisco to Paris is typically between $650 and $1108. The current lowest deal is $599 with Condor Flugdienst, for travel from Oct 9-Oct 16.

now $599

Low $650

High $1,108

The cheapest time to fly from San Francisco to Paris

June

Cheapest

Flights from $1,036

December

Most Expensive

Flights from $1,424

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from San Francisco to Paris

Air France

French Bee

Last-minute flights going from San Francisco to Paris

Mon, Aug 3

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Paris

San Francisco (SFO) - Paris (ORY)

TAP Portugal

$894

$644

One-way

Mon, Aug 3

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Paris

San Francisco (SFO) - Paris (ORY)

TAP Portugal

$900

$675

One-way

Thu, Aug 6

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Paris

San Francisco (SFO) - Paris (ORY)

TAP Portugal

$889

$652

One-way

Thu, Aug 6

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Paris

San Francisco (SFO) - Paris (ORY)

TAP Portugal

$923

$668

One-way

Thu, Aug 6

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Paris

San Francisco (SFO) - Paris (ORY)

TAP Portugal

$889

$696

One-way

Thu, Aug 6

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Paris

San Francisco (SFO) - Paris (ORY)

TAP Portugal

$882

$696

One-way

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

15 nights

Dec 12 - Dec 27

$1,007 → $646

36%

8 nights

Dec 11 - Dec 19

$1,002 → $661

34%

7 nights

Dec 7 - Dec 14

$981 → $653

33%

8 nights

Dec 5 - Dec 13

$973 → $649

33%

Popular Airports to fly from San Francisco to Paris