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 journeys involving connections, travelers typically encounter a median of 2 stopovers. This suggests that while direct options exist, many routes will include 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 about 10 hours and 50 minutes. This is based on a median direct flight time of 650 minutes. For flights with one stop, the median travel time increases significantly to approximately 15 hours and 55 minutes, or 955 minutes. The total distance covered on this route is 8979 kilometers.

How often do San Francisco to Paris flight prices drop?

Historically, flight prices for the San Francisco to Paris route are classified as experiencing frequent drops. This suggests that travelers may often find opportunities for price reductions. This pattern has been observed across the trailing 30 days, indicating a consistent trend of price fluctuations that could benefit flexible travelers.

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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: $643 - $1,799

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

The regular price range for flights from San Francisco to Paris is typically between $643 and $1799. Currently, the lowest deal is $616 with Aer Lingus for travel from Nov 3-Nov 17.

now $616

Low $643

High $1,799

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, Sep 14

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Paris

San Francisco (SFO) - Paris (CDG)

Condor Flugdienst

$1,076

$772

One-way

Mon, Sep 14

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Paris

San Francisco (SFO) - Paris (CDG)

Condor Flugdienst

$1,083

$785

One-way

Mon, Sep 21

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Paris

San Francisco (SFO) - Paris (CDG)

Aer Lingus

$819

$743

One-way

Mon, Sep 21

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Paris

San Francisco (SFO) - Paris (CDG)

Aer Lingus

$954

$820

One-way

Tue, Sep 22

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Paris

San Francisco (SFO) - Paris (CDG)

Aer Lingus

$951

$754

One-way

Wed, Sep 23

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Paris

San Francisco (SFO) - Paris (BVA)

Air Canada

$854

$697

One-way

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

4 nights

Dec 9 - Dec 13

$908 → $640

30%

3 nights

Sep 15 - Sep 18

$1,083 → $830

23%

5 nights

Dec 2 - Dec 7

$892 → $642

28%

7 nights

Dec 14 - Dec 21

$888 → $646

27%

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 San Francisco to Paris.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights average 10h 50m

Direct flights from San Francisco to Paris typically take 10 hours and 50 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Connecting flights make up 87.2% of recent routes, with a median of 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

Air France and French Bee offer direct flights

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

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently

Deals for flights from San Francisco to Paris appear frequently, typically within 30 days.

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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Paris, France

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Paris, France

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Paris, France

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Paris, France

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$3,939

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Paris, France

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$3,940

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Mar 16

Paris, France

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$5,976

$3,989

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Mar 16

Paris, France

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$6,057

$3,989

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Mar 16

Paris, France

88% AI deal score

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Dec 13

Paris, France

88% AI deal score

$2,462

$1,867

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Feb 07

Paris, France

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Paris

Historically, the optimal time to purchase flights from San Francisco to Paris is typically between 14 and 27 days before departure. During this period, the average price observed was $927. Prices tend to be higher for very 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 showed higher average prices, around $1132.

A good deal for a flight from San Francisco to Paris is generally considered to be any price at or below $956. Across the trailing quarter, the median price for this route was $1100. Prices above $1277 typically indicate a more expensive fare. Travelers can use the $956 threshold as a benchmark to identify favorable pricing.

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, with a median price of $763. The annual median price for this route across the trailing 270 days was $1100, indicating significant savings are possible during these months.

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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: $643 - $1,799

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

The regular price range for flights from San Francisco to Paris is typically between $643 and $1799. Currently, the lowest deal is $616 with Aer Lingus for travel from Nov 3-Nov 17.

now $616

Low $643

High $1,799

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, Sep 14

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Paris

San Francisco (SFO) - Paris (CDG)

Condor Flugdienst

$1,076

$772

One-way

Mon, Sep 14

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Paris

San Francisco (SFO) - Paris (CDG)

Condor Flugdienst

$1,083

$785

One-way

Mon, Sep 21

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Paris

San Francisco (SFO) - Paris (CDG)

Aer Lingus

$819

$743

One-way

Mon, Sep 21

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Paris

San Francisco (SFO) - Paris (CDG)

Aer Lingus

$954

$820

One-way

Tue, Sep 22

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Paris

San Francisco (SFO) - Paris (CDG)

Aer Lingus

$951

$754

One-way

Wed, Sep 23

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Paris

San Francisco (SFO) - Paris (BVA)

Air Canada

$854

$697

One-way

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

4 nights

Dec 9 - Dec 13

$908 → $640

30%

3 nights

Sep 15 - Sep 18

$1,083 → $830

23%

5 nights

Dec 2 - Dec 7

$892 → $642

28%

7 nights

Dec 14 - Dec 21

$888 → $646

27%

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 San Francisco to Paris.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights average 10h 50m

Direct flights from San Francisco to Paris typically take 10 hours and 50 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Connecting flights make up 87.2% of recent routes, with a median of 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

Air France and French Bee offer direct flights

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

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently

Deals for flights from San Francisco to Paris appear frequently, typically within 30 days.

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

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Paris

Discover luxury on the budget with premium cabin class on flights from San Francisco to Paris.

Elite

Best Elite deals to Paris

Exclusive daily First Class, Business Class, and Premium Economy flight deals, refreshed every 24 hours.

From SFO

Elite

Dec 02

Paris, France

91% AI deal score

$2,417

$1,958

Save $459

Air France

Business Class

From SFO

Elite

Dec 06

Paris, France

91% AI deal score

$2,448

$1,967

Save $481

Air France

Business Class

From SFO

Elite

Mar 16

Paris, France

88% AI deal score

$5,915

$3,939

Save $1,976

From SFO

Elite

Mar 16

Paris, France

88% AI deal score

$5,941

$3,939

Save $2,002

From SFO

Elite

Mar 16

Paris, France

88% AI deal score

$6,001

$3,939

Save $2,062

From SFO

Elite

Mar 16

Paris, France

88% AI deal score

$5,991

$3,940

Save $2,051

From SFO

Elite

Mar 16

Paris, France

88% AI deal score

$5,976

$3,989

Save $1,987

From SFO

Elite

Mar 16

Paris, France

88% AI deal score

$6,057

$3,989

Save $2,068

From SFO

Elite

Mar 16

Paris, France

88% AI deal score

$6,069

$3,989

Save $2,080

From SFO

Elite

Dec 13

Paris, France

88% AI deal score

$2,462

$1,867

Save $595

From SFO

Elite

Feb 07

Paris, France

87% AI deal score

$4,227

$3,088

Save $1,139

From SFO

Elite

Feb 07

Paris, France

87% AI deal score

$4,226

$3,088

Save $1,138

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

Fly in January for the best prices

Direct flights average 10h 50m

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

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Dec 06

Mar 16

Mar 16

Mar 16

Mar 16

Mar 16

Mar 16

Mar 16

Dec 13

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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

Fly in January for the best prices

Direct flights average 10h 50m

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 02

Dec 06

Mar 16

Mar 16

Mar 16

Mar 16

Mar 16

Mar 16

Mar 16

Dec 13

Feb 07

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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?