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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.R 4,656 per passenger.Departing Mon, 7 Apr.One-way flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from San Francisco International on Mon, 7 Apr, arriving in Paris Charles de Gaulle.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 4,656, select.
Paris.R 4,967 per passenger.Departing Thu, 19 Feb.One-way flight with French Bee.Outbound direct flight with French Bee departs from San Francisco International on Thu, 19 Feb, arriving in Paris Orly.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 4,967, select.
Paris.R 5,039 per passenger.Departing Tue, 6 May.One-way flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from San Francisco International on Tue, 6 May, arriving in Paris Orly.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 5,039, select.
Paris.R 5,147 per passenger.Departing Mon, 24 Mar.One-way flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from San Francisco International on Mon, 24 Mar, arriving in Paris Charles de Gaulle.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 5,147, select.
Paris.R 5,190 per passenger.Departing Thu, 16 Oct.One-way flight with Iberia.Outbound indirect flight with Iberia, departs from San Francisco International on Thu, 16 Oct, arriving in Paris Orly.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 5,190, select.
Paris.R 5,207 per passenger.Departing Thu, 13 Nov.One-way flight with French Bee.Outbound direct flight with French Bee departs from San Francisco International on Thu, 13 Nov, arriving in Paris Orly.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 5,207, select.
Paris.R 5,217 per passenger.Departing Thu, 16 Oct.One-way flight with French Bee.Outbound direct flight with French Bee departs from San Francisco International on Thu, 16 Oct, arriving in Paris Orly.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 5,217, select.
Paris.R 5,222 per passenger.Departing Mon, 21 Jul.One-way flight with TAP Air Portugal.Outbound indirect flight with TAP Air Portugal, departs from San Francisco International on Mon, 21 Jul, arriving in Paris Beauvais.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 5,222, 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 April.
Mar
from R 5,147
Apr
from R 4,656
May
from R 5,039
Jun
from R 6,573
Jul
from R 5,222
Aug
from R 5,515
Sep
from R 5,446
Oct
from R 5,190
Nov
from R 5,207
Dec
from R 5,409
Jan
from R 5,227
Feb
from R 4,967

Direct flights from San Francisco International to Paris

Alternative San Francisco International to Paris routes

Looking for the cheapest, fastest or easiest route from San Francisco International to Paris? You could fly into the following airports instead.

San Francisco to Paris: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight foundR 4,656
Cheapest month to flyApril
Average flight time10 hrs, 46 mins
Most popular airlineDelta
Average flights per week80

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 R 9,566. 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 45 minutes is the average flight time from San Francisco International to Paris.
Delta, Virgin Atlantic and KLM fly direct from San Francisco International to Paris.
As of March 2025, there are 80 flights per week flying from San Francisco International to Paris.
The cheapest month to fly from San Francisco International to Paris is usually March 2025.
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 R 9,566.
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 Tuesday, 1 April 2025.
Yes – the average flight time is 10 hours and 45 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.
In March, the average temperature is usually around 7°C. August is typically the warmest month in Paris, when it usually averages around 24°C. You can expect the least rain in March. The coldest month is January, with temperatures averaging 0°C. The rainiest month is December.
Currently, Scandinavian Airlines and French Bee offer the cheapest flight tickets to Paris.

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

  • Approximately 11 hours 27 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from San Francisco International Airport to Paris.

  • Paris is 8 hours ahead of San Francisco, where San Francisco International Airport is located. Paris operates on the UTC+1 timezone.

  • The busiest route is from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG). Choose from 24 weekly services between these two airports. If you want to take off as soon as possible, the earliest flight from SFO to CDG is the 13:55 United service. If you prefer to travel later, the last departure is at 20:10 with Air France.

  • To ensure you get on your flight from SFO to Paris, leave enough time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.

  • If you're getting away during a popular month like August, head to the airport even earlier. You'll want to arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours ahead of a domestic departure. Check-in and security lines will be longer during high seasons like spring break and summer.

  • You can catch a direct flight from San Francisco International Airport to Paris that lands at Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG).

  • Popular airlines that have direct flights from San Francisco International Airport to Paris include:

  • Consider adding a stopover to possibly find a cheaper flight from SFO to Paris. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for the departures. Take a break (and maybe save some cash) by stopping at one of these popular options:

    • Amsterdam Airport Schiphol Airport (AMS)

    • Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN)

    • London Heathrow Airport (LHR)

  • You don't need a visa for France if you have a passport from United States and are visiting for tourism purposes. Visa and travel documentation requirements are subject to changes. So before organising your cheap tickets from San Francisco International Airport to Paris, check with your airline and your destination country's local embassy or consulate for the latest information.

  • Travelling from central San Francisco to SFO takes about 47 minutes by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or take a cab, you'll cover the 21 kilometres in 20 minutes or so, depending on traffic.

  • After a leisurely start to your trip? Stay near SFO. Whether you're catching an early flight from San Francisco International Airport to Paris or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are perfect:

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

  • R 4,656 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way ticket from San Francisco International Airport to Paris. For a return flight on this route, the best price is R 9,566. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.

  • To score cheap tickets from SFO to Paris, book your trip 9 months ahead of your planned departure.

  • Organise your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for tickets from San Francisco International Airport to Paris. If you're flexible with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest price across each month.

  • Set up a Price Alert for cheap tickets from SFO to Paris. You don't need to look every day to find out if prices have dropped. We'll tell you as soon as there's a change in price.

  • Use the filters to tailor your flights from San Francisco International Airport to Paris. Simply enter your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals.

Airports in Paris

Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)

  • Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) to the centre of Paris takes around 44 minutes by car. It's approximately 27 kilometres away.

  • It'll take around 1 hour and 15 minutes to get there using public transport.

  • The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from San Francisco International Airport to Paris. Check in to one of these accommodation options near CDG instead:

Paris Orly Airport (ORY)

  • The centre of Paris is about 19 kilometres from Paris Orly Airport (ORY). As soon as your flight from San Francisco International Airport to Paris has touched down and you've made your way through the terminal, the drive should take about 34 minutes.

  • You can also opt for public transport, which will take around 57 minutes.

  • Hang the 'Do not disturb' sign on your door and unwind at a hotel near ORY. Here are a few options where you can put your feet up after your flight from SFO to Paris:

Best time to go to Paris

  • It's time to work out your dates for your flight from San Francisco International Airport to Paris. June is the most popular month for a trip to Paris. If you prefer a quieter vibe, go in February.

  • The warmest month in Paris is August, with temperatures ranging between 13ºC and 29ºC. Lock in your flights from San Francisco International Airport to Paris in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.

  • Look for cheap flights from SFO to Paris in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -2ºC and 9ºC on average.

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