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Flight deals from San Francisco International to Paris

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from San Francisco International to Paris? Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Paris.$732 per passenger.Departing Thu, 7 Aug, returning Thu, 28 Aug.Return flight with Alaska Airlines and Norse Atlantic Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Alaska Airlines, departs from San Francisco International on Thu, 7 Aug, arriving in Paris Charles de Gaulle.Inbound indirect flight with Norse Atlantic Airways, departs from Paris Charles de Gaulle on Thu, 28 Aug, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $732, select.
Paris.$750 per passenger.Departing Fri, 14 Nov, returning Sun, 16 Nov.Return flight with French Bee.Outbound direct flight with French Bee departs from San Francisco International on Fri, 14 Nov, arriving in Paris Orly.Inbound direct flight with French Bee departs from Paris Orly on Sun, 16 Nov, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $750, select.
Paris.$751 per passenger.Departing Mon, 20 Oct, returning Wed, 5 Nov.Return flight with French Bee.Outbound direct flight with French Bee departs from San Francisco International on Mon, 20 Oct, arriving in Paris Orly.Inbound direct flight with French Bee departs from Paris Orly on Wed, 5 Nov, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $751, select.
Paris.$752 per passenger.Departing Mon, 13 Oct, returning Wed, 29 Oct.Return flight with French Bee.Outbound direct flight with French Bee departs from San Francisco International on Mon, 13 Oct, arriving in Paris Orly.Inbound direct flight with French Bee departs from Paris Orly on Wed, 29 Oct, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $752, select.
Paris.$759 per passenger.Departing Tue, 2 Dec, returning Tue, 9 Dec.Return flight with Aer Lingus and Ryanair.Outbound indirect flight with Aer Lingus, departs from San Francisco International on Tue, 2 Dec, arriving in Paris Beauvais.Inbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from Paris Beauvais on Tue, 9 Dec, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $759, select.
Paris.$770 per passenger.Departing Thu, 31 Jul, returning Fri, 12 Sep.Return flight with Alaska Airlines and Norse Atlantic Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Alaska Airlines, departs from San Francisco International on Thu, 31 Jul, arriving in Paris Charles de Gaulle.Inbound indirect flight with Norse Atlantic Airways, departs from Paris Charles de Gaulle on Fri, 12 Sep, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $770, select.
Paris.$780 per passenger.Departing Thu, 31 Jul, returning Thu, 21 Aug.Return flight with Alaska Airlines and Norse Atlantic Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Alaska Airlines, departs from San Francisco International on Thu, 31 Jul, arriving in Paris Charles de Gaulle.Inbound indirect flight with Norse Atlantic Airways, departs from Paris Charles de Gaulle on Thu, 21 Aug, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $780, select.
Paris.$803 per passenger.Departing Sun, 1 Feb, returning Sun, 15 Feb.Return flight with Scandinavian Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Scandinavian Airlines, departs from San Francisco International on Sun, 1 Feb, arriving in Paris Charles de Gaulle.Inbound indirect flight with Scandinavian Airlines, departs from Paris Charles de Gaulle on Sun, 15 Feb, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $803, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from San Francisco International to Paris

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like San Francisco International to Paris flights are currently cheapest in August.
Jul
from $1,307
Aug
from $732
Sep
from $873
Oct
from $752
Nov
from $750
Dec
from $759
Jan
from $803
Feb
from $803
Mar
from $803
Apr
from $1,007
May
from $1,095
Jun
from $1,314

Direct flights from San Francisco International to Paris

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San Francisco to Paris: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found$732
Cheapest month to flyAugust
Average flight time10 hrs, 50 mins
Most popular airlineDelta
Average flights per week77

Finding cheap flights from San Francisco International to Paris: Frequently asked questions

There are 3 airports in Paris: Paris Orly, Paris Charles de Gaulle and Paris Beauvais.
The best price we found for a return flight from San Francisco International to Paris is $732. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
10 hours and 49 minutes is the average flight time from San Francisco International to Paris.
Delta, KLM and Air France fly direct from San Francisco International to Paris.
As of July 2025, there are 77 flights per week flying from San Francisco International to Paris.
The cheapest month to fly from San Francisco International to Paris is usually August.
If you're flying from San Francisco International Airport, the cheapest airport near Paris is Paris Charles de Gaulle – which is 22.7 km away from the centre of Paris. We've found flights into this airport from $732.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from San Francisco International Airport to Paris on Thursday, 7 August 2025.
Yes – the average flight time is 10 hours and 49 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Paris but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Paris is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
Currently, Alaska Airlines and French Bee offer the cheapest flight tickets to Paris.

Flying from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Paris: what you need to know

  • Jump on a direct flight from San Francisco International Airport to Paris and you'll be in the air for an average of 11 hours 30 minutes.

  • San Francisco International Airport is located in San Francisco. Following the UTC+1 timezone, Paris is eight hours ahead of San Francisco.

  • The most popular route is from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG). There are 16 services every week between these two airports. If you'd like to take off as soon as possible, the earliest flight from SFO to CDG is the 13:55 United Airlines option. If you prefer travelling later, the last departure is at 20:45 with Air France.

  • Allow plenty of time to get on your SFO to Paris flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.

  • Taking off during a peak period like school or public holidays? Expect longer lines at security and check-in. To be on the safe side, arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours ahead of domestic departures.

  • Start your journey at SFO and travel straight to Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG). That's where you can expect to touch down when searching for San Francisco International Airport to Paris tickets.

  • Pick from a variety of carriers operating direct flights from San Francisco International Airport to Paris. Book your seat with one of these:

  • Stopovers are the ideal opportunity to take a break from travelling and possibly even tick off a new city. When browsing for flight tickets from SFO to Paris, uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can stop along the way. Some popular options include:

    • London Heathrow Airport (LHR)

    • Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)

    • Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)

  • Located around 18 kilometres from the centre of San Francisco, SFO can be reached in about 20 minutes by car, depending on traffic. Travelling on public transport takes roughly 45 minutes.

  • Want a hassle-free start to your journey? Stay near SFO. Whether you have an early flight from San Francisco International Airport to Paris or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels put convenience first:

  • When it comes to San Francisco International Airport's on-time performance, data shows 77.36% of flights complete their journey on time.

How to find the cheapest flights from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Paris

  • The lowest price we've seen for a one-way San Francisco International Airport to Paris flight is $303. The cheapest price for a return flight is $732. Bear in mind fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.

  • Get cheap flights from SFO to Paris by booking one month ahead. Based on our research, that's the best time for finding the biggest deals.

  • May is the best month for nabbing an awesome deal on San Francisco International Airport to Paris tickets. If you're looking to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices for each month.

  • Locking in a cheap flight from SFO to Paris is a breeze with Price Alerts. Simply create one of these automatic notifications and we'll let you know when a cheaper option becomes available.

  • Save on your flight from San Francisco International Airport to Paris with the help of our filters. Choose your ideal departure time, duration and airlines, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' for the best deals.

Airports in Paris

Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)

  • Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) is around 27 kilometres from central Paris. If you're catching a cab or a ride-share, the drive will take roughly 45 minutes.

  • When travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of around 1 hour 15 minutes.

  • If you have a late flight from San Francisco International Airport to Paris, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing soon after at one of these accommodation options near CDG:

  • Pick up a Charles de Gaulle Airport rental car and discover Paris and beyond with your own set of wheels. Alamo, Keddy By Europcar and Europcar are leading providers you can book with here.

  • Lock in the best deal by reserving your vehicle from Charles de Gaulle Airport about two weeks in advance of your flight from SFO to Paris.

  • You'll find CDG at 95711, Roissy Charles de Gaulle.

Paris Orly Airport (ORY)

  • The centre of Paris is around 19 kilometres from Paris Orly Airport (ORY). After your flight from San Francisco International Airport to Paris has hit the runway and you've made your way to arrivals, the drive should take about 35 minutes.

  • If you travel by public transport, the journey will take you 55 minutes or so.

  • After stepping off your SFO to Paris flight, rest your head at a hotel near ORY. These are some great accommodation options that'll help you switch to relaxation mode:

  • Forget about public transport schedules or waiting in a long cab line. Pick up a Paris Orly Airport rental car and let the journey unfold your way. Compare offers from Alamo, Europcar and Keddy By Europcar.

  • Avoid paying extra. Booking your ride one week before your arrival at ORY will help you stay within budget.

  • You can find Paris Orly Airport at 94396 Orly Aérogare.

Beauvais-Tille Airport (BVA)

  • Beauvais-Tille Airport (BVA) is around 88 kilometres from central Paris. It takes about 1 hour 30 minutes to reach the city centre by cab or ride-share after your flight from San Francisco International Airport to Paris.

  • Public transport can get you there in roughly 2 hours 20 minutes.

  • Choose a hotel close to BVA and go from the runway to resting in a snap. Whether you have a late SFO to Paris flight or just want to simplify your travel plans, these accommodation options offer a quick route to a good night's sleep:

  • Take the guesswork out of the next leg of your journey by picking up a Beauvais-Tille Airport rental car. Loca Malin, Budget and Europcar will get you on the road.

  • About three weeks before your flight from San Francisco International Airport to Paris is the ideal time to book your ride from BVA. You're more likely to land a better deal or catch some early booking discounts.

  • Beauvais-Tille Airport can be found at Tille 60000, Beauvais.

Best time to go to Paris

  • Before you book your flights from San Francisco International Airport to Paris, consider which time of year works best for you. High season in Paris offers a bustling atmosphere and plenty of things to do, while the off-season brings cheaper deals on hotels and smaller crowds.

  • The warmest month in Paris is August, with temperatures ranging between 13ºC (55ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF). Lock in your San Francisco International Airport to Paris flight ticket then if this is the type of weather you enjoy.

  • Search for cheap tickets from SFO to Paris in January if you'd rather travel when it's cooler. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -2ºC (28ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF) on average.

More about Paris

Explore more of France

  • Paris has plenty going for it, but there are so many other corners of France just waiting to be discovered. Around 386 kilometres south-east of Paris, a trip to Lyon will keep your itinerary packed. Check out popular attractions like Basilique Notre-Dame de Fourviere, Musée des Confluences and Vieux Lyon - Saint-Jean - Saint-Georges.

  • Around 338 kilometres south-west of Paris, Nantes is another essential stop in France. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to Chateau des Ducs de Bretagne, Les Machines de L'ile and Jardin des Plantes.

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