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 overall flight options. Historically, approximately 12.8% of flights on this route have been direct. For travelers opting for connecting flights, the median number of stopovers is typically two. This suggests that while direct options exist, many routes will involve at least one stop.

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. This duration covers a distance of 8979 kilometers. For flights with one stop, the median travel time increases significantly to about 15 hours and 55 minutes. Travelers should account for these differences when planning their journey.

How often do San Francisco to Paris flight prices drop?

Historically, flight prices for the San Francisco to Paris route tend to drop frequently. This indicates that travelers may often find opportunities for price reductions. Monitoring prices over time can be beneficial for securing a more favorable fare on this popular international route.

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San Francisco to Paris: Overview

Insights for flights from San Francisco to Paris

Only 4% of recent fares from San Francisco to Paris were classified as a good price. Fares for this route typically range from $956–$1277, with a median of $1100. Right now, fares are near the typical level. New deals appear almost daily for this long-haul route.

When is the cheapest time to fly from San Francisco to Paris? The most affordable month to fly is typically January, with a median fare of $460. Other cost-effective options 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. Given that most itineraries connect at least once, this duration accounts for the layovers involved. The median connecting flight time is 18h 45m, while direct flights from San Francisco to Paris typically take 10h 50m.

Most itineraries for this route connect at least once, with only 12.8% of recent fares being non-stop. For connecting flights, the typical number of stopovers is 2. This means that if you fly this route, you are likely to have multiple stops before reaching your destination.

How much is a round trip from San Francisco to Paris

Regular price: $577 - $1,559

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

The regular price range for flights from San Francisco to Paris is between $577 and $1559. The current lowest deal is $639 with TAP Portugal for travel from Oct 21-Oct 28.

now $639

Low $577

High $1,559

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

Wed, Sep 9

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Paris

San Francisco (SFO) - Paris (CDG)

Condor Flugdienst

$1,081

$873

One-way

Thu, Sep 24

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Paris

San Francisco (SFO) - Paris (ORY)

TAP Portugal

$844

$678

One-way

Mon, Oct 5

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Paris

San Francisco (SFO) - Paris (ORY)

TAP Portugal

$641

$646

One-way

Mon, Oct 5

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Paris

San Francisco (SFO) - Paris (ORY)

TAP Portugal

$644

$646

One-way

Mon, Oct 5

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Paris

San Francisco (SFO) - Paris (ORY)

TAP Portugal

$664

$646

One-way

Mon, Oct 5

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Paris

San Francisco (SFO) - Paris (ORY)

TAP Portugal

$686

$646

One-way

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

4 nights

Dec 9 - Dec 13

$911 → $647

29%

4 nights

Dec 2 - Dec 6

$908 → $646

29%

7 nights

Dec 14 - Dec 21

$901 → $645

28%

5 nights

Dec 2 - Dec 7

$902 → $646

28%

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 for San Francisco to Paris are near the typical level at $1100.

📅 Best time to fly

January is historically cheapest

Historically, January is the cheapest month to fly from San Francisco to Paris, with a median price of $460.

⏱️ Flight duration

10h 50m is the typical direct flight time

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

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Connecting flights are dominant for this route, with 2 median stopovers when connecting.

🏆 Airline highlight

Air France and French Bee offer direct flights

Air France and French Bee offer direct flights from San Francisco to Paris.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently

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 good option for flights from San Francisco to Paris.

📍 ~18 km from San Francisco (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~$640

Paris main airports to arrive at

Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)

Cheapest

Charles de Gaulle Airport is a primary gateway to Paris, offering diverse connections from San Francisco.

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

💸 Flights from ~$641

Airports nearby Paris used as alternative

Brussels (BRU)

Brussels Airport is a major international hub offering extensive long-haul and European networks, despite requiring international travel.

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

💸 Flights from ~$702

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Dec 14

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$3,608

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From SFO

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Nov 05

Paris, France

92% AI deal score

$1,790

$1,263

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From SFO

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Nov 26

Paris, France

92% AI deal score

$1,825

$1,282

Save $543

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From SFO

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Nov 27

Paris, France

92% AI deal score

$1,826

$1,286

Save $540

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Business Class

From SFO

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Nov 02

Paris, France

91% AI deal score

$4,432

$3,232

Save $1,200

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From SFO

Elite

Nov 03

Paris, France

91% AI deal score

$4,465

$3,232

Save $1,233

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From SFO

Elite

Oct 19

Paris, France

91% AI deal score

$2,258

$1,634

Save $624

Scandinavian Airlines

Business Class

From SFO

Elite

Nov 02

Paris, France

90% AI deal score

$4,263

$3,141

Save $1,122

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From SFO

Elite

Nov 03

Paris, France

90% AI deal score

$4,260

$3,141

Save $1,119

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From SFO

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Nov 02

Paris, France

90% AI deal score

$4,259

$3,194

Save $1,065

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From SFO

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Nov 03

Paris, France

90% AI deal score

$4,267

$3,194

Save $1,073

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From SFO

Elite

Nov 03

Paris, France

90% AI deal score

$4,133

$3,194

Save $939

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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 observed was $927. Prices tend to be higher for last-minute bookings, with flights purchased 0-6 days out averaging around $1146. Similarly, booking too far in advance, such as 60+ days out, also shows a higher average price of $1132.

A good deal for a flight from San Francisco to Paris is considered to be around $956 or less. This threshold represents the 25th percentile of prices observed across the trailing quarter. The median price for this route historically stands at $1100, while prices at the 75th percentile reach approximately $1277. Therefore, securing a ticket below $956 indicates a favorable price.

Based on historical data, January is typically 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 that prices in these months are significantly lower than the yearly average.

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San Francisco to Paris: Overview

Insights for flights from San Francisco to Paris

How much is a round trip from San Francisco to Paris

Regular price: $577 - $1,559

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

The regular price range for flights from San Francisco to Paris is between $577 and $1559. The current lowest deal is $639 with TAP Portugal for travel from Oct 21-Oct 28.

now $639

Low $577

High $1,559

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

Wed, Sep 9

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Paris

San Francisco (SFO) - Paris (CDG)

Condor Flugdienst

$1,081

$873

One-way

Thu, Sep 24

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Paris

San Francisco (SFO) - Paris (ORY)

TAP Portugal

$844

$678

One-way

Mon, Oct 5

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Paris

San Francisco (SFO) - Paris (ORY)

TAP Portugal

$641

$646

One-way

Mon, Oct 5

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Paris

San Francisco (SFO) - Paris (ORY)

TAP Portugal

$644

$646

One-way

Mon, Oct 5

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Paris

San Francisco (SFO) - Paris (ORY)

TAP Portugal

$664

$646

One-way

Mon, Oct 5

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Paris

San Francisco (SFO) - Paris (ORY)

TAP Portugal

$686

$646

One-way

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

4 nights

Dec 9 - Dec 13

$911 → $647

29%

4 nights

Dec 2 - Dec 6

$908 → $646

29%

7 nights

Dec 14 - Dec 21

$901 → $645

28%

5 nights

Dec 2 - Dec 7

$902 → $646

28%

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 for San Francisco to Paris are near the typical level at $1100.

📅 Best time to fly

January is historically cheapest

Historically, January is the cheapest month to fly from San Francisco to Paris, with a median price of $460.

⏱️ Flight duration

10h 50m is the typical direct flight time

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

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Connecting flights are dominant for this route, with 2 median stopovers when connecting.

🏆 Airline highlight

Air France and French Bee offer direct flights

Air France and French Bee offer direct flights from San Francisco to Paris.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently

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 good option for flights from San Francisco to Paris.

📍 ~18 km from San Francisco (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~$640

Paris main airports to arrive at

Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)

Cheapest

Charles de Gaulle Airport is a primary gateway to Paris, offering diverse connections from San Francisco.

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

💸 Flights from ~$641

Airports nearby Paris used as alternative

Brussels (BRU)

Brussels Airport is a major international hub offering extensive long-haul and European networks, despite requiring international travel.

Paris, France

90% AI deal score

$4,133

$3,194

Save $939

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Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Paris

Cheap Flights from San Francisco to Paris

Today’s best flight deals from San Francisco to Paris

San Francisco to Paris: Overview

Insights for flights from San Francisco to Paris

How much is a round trip from San Francisco to Paris

The cheapest time to fly from San Francisco to Paris

Direct flights from San Francisco to Paris

Last-minute flights going from San Francisco to Paris

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

Popular Airports to fly from San Francisco to Paris

San Francisco - Paris route insights

Recent fares are near the typical level

January is historically cheapest

10h 50m is the typical direct flight time

Connecting flights are dominant

Air France and French Bee offer direct flights

Deals appear frequently

San Francisco main airports to depart from

Paris main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Paris used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Paris

Best Elite deals to Paris

Dec 14

Nov 05

Nov 26

Nov 27

Nov 02

Nov 03

Oct 19

Nov 02

Nov 03

Nov 02

Nov 03

Nov 03

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Paris

When should I buy San Francisco to Paris tickets?

How do I know if a San Francisco to Paris flight is a good deal?

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

Can I fly direct from San Francisco to Paris?

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

How often do San Francisco to Paris flight prices drop?

Related routes

More routes from San Francisco

Flights to Paris from other cities

San Francisco to Paris: Overview

Insights for flights from San Francisco to Paris

How much is a round trip from San Francisco to Paris

The cheapest time to fly from San Francisco to Paris

Direct flights from San Francisco to Paris

Last-minute flights going from San Francisco to Paris

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

Popular Airports to fly from San Francisco to Paris

San Francisco - Paris route insights

Recent fares are near the typical level

January is historically cheapest

10h 50m is the typical direct flight time

Connecting flights are dominant

Air France and French Bee offer direct flights

Deals appear frequently

San Francisco main airports to depart from

Paris main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Paris used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Paris

Best Elite deals to Paris

Dec 14

Nov 05

Nov 26

Nov 27

Nov 02

Nov 03

Oct 19

Nov 02

Nov 03

Nov 02

Nov 03

Nov 03

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Paris

When should I buy San Francisco to Paris tickets?

How do I know if a San Francisco to Paris flight is a good deal?

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