Flying from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Paris: what you need to know
Paris is eight hours ahead of San Diego, where San Diego International Airport is located. Paris runs on the UTC+1 timezone.
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to board your SAN to Paris flight.
Longer lines at check-in and security are likely if you're travelling during high season, so allow some extra wiggle room. A good general rule for peak times? Arrive up to four hours ahead for international flights and two hours for domestic departures.
A stopover is the perfect opportunity to break up your trip and possibly even explore another city. When searching for flight tickets from SAN to Paris, deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can visit along the way. Consider one of these popular options:
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Located around 3 kilometres from the centre of San Diego, SAN can be reached in about 10 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey on public transport takes roughly 20 minutes.
Looking for a hotel close to SAN? If you're boarding an early flight from San Diego International Airport to Paris, these accommodation options put the terminal practically at your doorstep:
When it comes to the on-time performance of San Diego International Airport, data shows 71.38% of flights complete their journey on time.
You'll find SAN at N Harbour Dr.
How to find the cheapest flights from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Paris
$303 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way San Diego International Airport to Paris flight. A return flight ticket right now is $846. Depending on when and how early you book, these fares can change.
Don't leave everything to the last moment. You're more likely to land cheap flights from SAN to Paris if you book in advance. Airlines often have some fantastic early bird rates.
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Airports in Paris
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
The distance from Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) to central Paris is roughly 27 kilometres. It'll take you around 45 minutes to reach the centre driving.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey time of around 1 hour 15 minutes.
Look into staying at a hotel near CDG if you have a late flight from San Diego International Airport to Paris. Check in to one of these options and make arrival day easier:
Pick up a Charles de Gaulle Airport rental car and explore Paris and beyond with your own wheels. Alamo, Keddy By Europcar and Europcar are well-known companies you can book with here.
Lock in the best deal by booking your vehicle from Charles de Gaulle Airport around two weeks ahead of your flight from SAN to Paris.
You'll find CDG at 95711, Roissy Charles de Gaulle.
Paris Orly Airport (ORY)
The centre of Paris is located around 19 kilometres from Paris Orly Airport (ORY). After your flight from San Diego International Airport to Paris has landed and you've made your way through the terminal, the drive should take about 35 minutes.
If you're travelling on public transport, it'll take around 55 minutes.
After stepping off your SAN to Paris flight, unwind at a hotel close to ORY. These are some comfortable options that'll help you sink into relaxation mode:
Alamo, Europcar and Keddy By Europcar make picking up a Paris Orly Airport rental car simple. These trusted companies are located in or around the terminal and will have you on the road before long.
Get the lowest price by booking your ride from ORY one week ahead of time. You'll also have access to a wider range of vehicles.
The address for Paris Orly Airport is 94396 Orly Aérogare.
Beauvais-Tille Airport (BVA)
Beauvais-Tille Airport (BVA) is about 88 kilometres from central Paris. It'll take you about 1 hour 30 minutes to get to the city centre in a ride-share or cab once you've hopped off your flight from San Diego International Airport to Paris.
The journey takes about 2 hours 20 minutes when travelling by public transport.
Enjoy a more relaxed start to your trip by choosing a hotel near BVA after your SAN to Paris flight. Take a load off after a long travel day or just take a moment to get your footing in a new city at:
Take control of the next leg of your trip with a Beauvais-Tille Airport rental car. Loca Malin, Budget and Europcar will get you on the road.
If you're searching for a specific model or make, book your ride from BVA around three weeks ahead of your flight from San Diego International Airport to Paris. This gives you a better shot at getting your preferred car, along with a better price.
Beauvais-Tille Airport's street address is Tille 60000, Beauvais.
Best time to go to Paris
Travel to Paris in high season if you like a busy atmosphere, but remember that prices may be higher. Alternatively, book flights from San Diego International Airport to Paris during the off-season when prices are cheaper and it's quieter.
Before booking a San Diego International Airport to Paris flight ticket, think about the kind of weather you prefer. August is the warmest month in Paris, with temperatures ranging from 13ºC (55ºF) to 29ºC (84ºF).
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from SAN to Paris in January when temperatures average between -2ºC (28ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF).
More about Paris
Start your Paris trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from San Diego International Airport to Paris, check out our range of accommodation options including:
All great adventures should include some sightseeing. Louvre Museum, Eiffel Tower and Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Paris are essential stops on your Paris itinerary.
Explore more of France
Lyon is just one of the many places in France waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of Paris. Around 386 kilometres away to the south-east, popular attractions include Basilique Notre-Dame de Fourviere, Musée des Confluences and Vieux Lyon - Saint-Jean - Saint-Georges.
If you're eager to discover another well-known destination in France, head for Nantes, about 338 kilometres south-west of Paris. Chateau des Ducs de Bretagne, Les Machines de L'ile and Jardin des Plantes are key highlights.