How long is the flight from San Francisco to Paris?

Non-stop flights on SFO → CDG are typically around 11 hours. Connecting itineraries add 3–8 hours depending on the hub and layover.

Which airlines fly from San Francisco to Paris?

The main carriers on this route are Air France, United. Codeshare and one-stop options add several more — the filter panel above shows every airline in the current fare set.

When is the cheapest time to fly from San Francisco to Paris?

Historically the lowest fares land in January, February, March. Summer (mid-June through mid-August) and the Christmas / New Year window are always peak. Mid-week departures (Tuesday–Thursday) typically beat weekend prices by 10–20%.

How far ahead should I book San Francisco to Paris?

Six to ten weeks ahead is the sweet spot for this route. Inside three weeks, fares tend to spike as airlines sell to last-minute business travellers. Award availability often opens 10–11 months out if you're booking on miles.

Can I book directly on destination.com?

The Book button on each fare opens the airline or OTA (Trip.com, Kiwi, Expedia, Booking, Priceline, etc.) that's actually selling that ticket. You complete payment there at the same price you saw here — we never add a markup.

SFO → CDG

San Francisco to Paris flights.

Live cached fares on San Francisco (SFO) → Paris (CDG), refreshed every 30 minutes. Non-stop and connecting itineraries side by side — compare airlines, times and stops, then book in one click.

Flying time
~11h non-stop
Airlines
Air France, United
Cheapest months
January, February, March

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San Francisco → Paris · 17 fares12-month low · $422

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Showing 12 of 17 results

Cheapest
Air Canada · AC 573
OutboundSFO → CDGSun, Sep 6 · 2:30 AM· 13h 57m· 2 stops
$440
one-way
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Aer Lingus · EI 60
OutboundSFO → CDGTue, Sep 22 · 12:35 AM· 12h· 1 stop
$441
one-way
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WestJet · WS 1503
OutboundSFO → CDGWed, Oct 7 · 8:00 PM· 11h 30m· 1 stop
ReturnCDG ← SFOWed, Oct 14 · 12:00 PM· 12h 10m· 1 stop
$735
total round-trip
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Condor · DE 2097
OutboundSFO → CDGTue, Sep 15 · 11:30 PM· 12h 30m· 1 stop
ReturnCDG ← SFOTue, Sep 22 · 6:25 AM· 13h 20m· 1 stop
$743
total round-trip
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Turkish Airlines · TK 080
OutboundSFO → CDGSat, Sep 26 · 1:45 AM· 16h 40m· 1 stop
ReturnCDG ← SFOTue, Oct 6 · 5:45 PM· 16h 50m· 1 stop
$791
total round-trip
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WestJet · WS 1501
OutboundSFO → CDGThu, Nov 12 · 9:00 PM· 11h 48m· 1 stop
ReturnCDG ← SFOThu, Nov 19 · 10:05 AM· 14h 45m· 1 stop
$811
total round-trip
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United Airlines · UA 2626
OutboundSFO → CDGSun, Oct 25 · 3:37 PM· 11h 49m· 1 stop
ReturnCDG ← SFOFri, Oct 30 · 9:10 AM· 12h 55m· 1 stop
$877
total round-trip
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Condor · DE 2097
OutboundSFO → CDGWed, Aug 19 · 11:30 PM· 12h 30m· 1 stop
ReturnCDG ← SFOSun, Aug 23 · 6:25 AM· 13h 20m· 1 stop
$917
total round-trip
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Air Canada · AC 756
OutboundSFO → CDGFri, Sep 4 · 3:10 PM· 12h 19m· 1 stop
ReturnCDG ← SFOSun, Sep 13 · 12:00 PM· 12h 10m· 1 stop
$988
total round-trip
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Lufthansa · LH 455
OutboundSFO → CDGMon, Dec 21 · 10:45 PM· 13h 45m· 2 stops
ReturnCDG ← SFOFri, Dec 25 · 10:05 AM· 15h 38m· 2 stops
$1,045
total round-trip
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SAS · SK 936
OutboundSFO → CDGMon, Aug 24 · 11:45 PM· 12h 15m· 1 stop
ReturnCDG ← SFOMon, Aug 31 · 7:50 AM· 12h 40m· 1 stop
$1,057
total round-trip
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JetBlue · B6 1034
OutboundSFO → CDGMon, Aug 3 · 6:58 AM· 12h 48m· 1 stop
ReturnCDG ← SFOSat, Aug 8 · 10:25 AM· 15h 19m· 1 stop
$1,421
total round-trip
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About San Francisco → Paris

AF/UA SkyTeam + Star JV covers the route. West-bound returns catch a strong jet stream tailwind (~9h).

Typical non-stop flying time is around 11 hours. Major carriers on this route include Air France, United. Fares are usually cheapest in January, February, March — book 6–10 weeks ahead and avoid school-holiday peaks (late June–August, Christmas–New Year) for the best pricing.

Month-by-month price guide: San Francisco to Paris

Live cheapest round-trip fare cached on SFO → CDG for each of the next 12 months. Tap any month and run a live search to confirm.

Jul
Peak
from $1883
Aug
Low
from $917
Sep
Low
from $743
Oct
Low
from $735
Nov
Low
from $811
Dec
Low
from $1045
Jan
No data
Feb
No data
Mar
No data
Apr
No data
May
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Jun
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Cheapest next 12 months: October from $735 round-trip. Run a live search →

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Questions, answered

How long is the flight from San Francisco to Paris?
Non-stop flights on SFO → CDG are typically around 11 hours. Connecting itineraries add 3–8 hours depending on the hub and layover.
Which airlines fly from San Francisco to Paris?
The main carriers on this route are Air France, United. Codeshare and one-stop options add several more — the filter panel above shows every airline in the current fare set.
When is the cheapest time to fly from San Francisco to Paris?
Historically the lowest fares land in January, February, March. Summer (mid-June through mid-August) and the Christmas / New Year window are always peak. Mid-week departures (Tuesday–Thursday) typically beat weekend prices by 10–20%.
How far ahead should I book San Francisco to Paris?
Six to ten weeks ahead is the sweet spot for this route. Inside three weeks, fares tend to spike as airlines sell to last-minute business travellers. Award availability often opens 10–11 months out if you're booking on miles.
Can I book directly on destination.com?
The Book button on each fare opens the airline or OTA (Trip.com, Kiwi, Expedia, Booking, Priceline, etc.) that's actually selling that ticket. You complete payment there at the same price you saw here — we never add a markup.

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