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Transatlantic · 5581 miles
San Francisco to Paris Flights — SFO to CDG Airlines, Airports & Fare Tips
Searching for cheap flights from San Francisco to Paris? Compare departures from San Francisco International (SFO) to Charles de Gaulle (CDG). Find the best time to book, top airlines, flight duration, and money-saving tips for your US West Coast to France trip.
Which airport should you fly from?
Compare departure and arrival airports for the San Francisco to Paris route.
SFO — San Francisco
San Francisco International (SFO)
BART to downtown San Francisco in 30 minutes.
CDG — Paris
Charles de Gaulle (CDG)
RER B to Châtelet in 35 minutes.
Airlines flying San Francisco to Paris
Air France and United operate nonstop transatlantic flights between San Francisco and Paris CDG.
Flight duration & logistics
Nonstop flights from San Francisco to Paris take approximately ~10h 30m. The distance is 5581 miles. Around 4+ flights operate daily on this route.
- Flight time: ~10h 30m
- Time difference: +9h
- Daily flights: 4+
Money-saving tips for San Francisco to Paris travel
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Book in advance
Air France and United both fly nonstop. Compare both.
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Compare airlines
Book 6–10 weeks ahead for best transatlantic fares.
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Flexible dates
January and February offer the lowest fares.
Paris — your destination
Discover what awaits after your flight from San Francisco.
Why book with Tikitikita?
- Compare fares across SFO and CDG in one search
- Flexible date grids to spot the cheapest days to fly
- Filter by nonstop, airline, or departure time
- Prices shown include taxes and surcharges
Frequently asked questions
How long SFO to CDG?
~10h 30m nonstop. Distance ~5581 miles.
Airlines SFO–CDG?
Air France, United, Delta nonstop.
Cheapest month SFO–CDG?
January, February, November.
US visa for France?
No visa under 90 days Schengen. ETIAS required 2025.
Best time to book?
6–10 weeks in advance.