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 · 4 fares12-month low · $448

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Cheapest
JetBlue · B6 434
OutboundSFO → CDGMon, Jul 20 · 1:00 PM· 12h 47m· 1 stop
$448
one-way
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JetBlue · B6 434
OutboundSFO → CDGWed, Jul 1 · 1:00 PM· 12h 44m· 1 stop
$511
one-way
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United Airlines · UA 9361
OutboundSFO → CDGSat, Jul 4 · 6:38 AM· 12h 23m· 1 stop
$537
one-way
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1E · 1E 3646
OutboundSFO → CDGSun, Aug 30 · 12:36 AM· 13h 34m· 2 stops
ReturnCDG ← SFOSat, Sep 5 · 6:15 PM· 12h 45m· 1 stop
$755
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.

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Cheapest next 12 months: August from $755 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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