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Paris.$857 per passenger.Departing Mon, 9 Feb, returning Sun, 15 Feb.Return flight with Scandinavian Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Scandinavian Airlines, departs from San Francisco International on Mon, 9 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 $857, select.
Paris.$857 per passenger.Departing Mon, 2 Mar, returning Sun, 8 Mar.Return flight with Scandinavian Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Scandinavian Airlines, departs from San Francisco International on Mon, 2 Mar, arriving in Paris Charles de Gaulle.Inbound indirect flight with Scandinavian Airlines, departs from Paris Charles de Gaulle on Sun, 8 Mar, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $857, select.
Paris.$859 per passenger.Departing Wed, 8 Oct, returning Wed, 15 Oct.Return flight with Scandinavian Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Scandinavian Airlines, departs from San Francisco International on Wed, 8 Oct, arriving in Paris Charles de Gaulle.Inbound indirect flight with Scandinavian Airlines, departs from Paris Charles de Gaulle on Wed, 15 Oct, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $859, select.
Paris.$870 per passenger.Departing Wed, 1 Oct, returning Sun, 1 Feb.Return flight with Scandinavian Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Scandinavian Airlines, departs from San Francisco International on Wed, 1 Oct, arriving in Paris Charles de Gaulle.Inbound indirect flight with Scandinavian Airlines, departs from Paris Charles de Gaulle on Sun, 1 Feb, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $870, select.
Paris.$873 per passenger.Departing Sun, 15 Feb, returning Sun, 1 Mar.Return flight with Scandinavian Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Scandinavian Airlines, departs from San Francisco International on Sun, 15 Feb, arriving in Paris Charles de Gaulle.Inbound indirect flight with Scandinavian Airlines, departs from Paris Charles de Gaulle on Sun, 1 Mar, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $873, select.
Paris.$879 per passenger.Departing Sun, 4 May, returning Fri, 16 May.Return flight with Condor.Outbound indirect flight with Condor, departs from San Francisco International on Sun, 4 May, arriving in Paris Charles de Gaulle.Inbound indirect flight with Condor, departs from Paris Charles de Gaulle on Fri, 16 May, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $879, select.
Paris.$902 per passenger.Departing Mon, 22 Sep, returning Thu, 16 Oct.Return flight with Scandinavian Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Scandinavian Airlines, departs from San Francisco International on Mon, 22 Sep, arriving in Paris Charles de Gaulle.Inbound indirect flight with Scandinavian Airlines, departs from Paris Charles de Gaulle on Thu, 16 Oct, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $902, select.
Paris.$924 per passenger.Departing Sun, 4 May, returning Thu, 12 Jun.Return flight with Condor.Outbound indirect flight with Condor, departs from San Francisco International on Sun, 4 May, arriving in Paris Charles de Gaulle.Inbound indirect flight with Condor, departs from Paris Charles de Gaulle on Thu, 12 Jun, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $924, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from San Francisco International to Paris Charles de Gaulle

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 Charles de Gaulle flights are currently cheapest in February.
Apr
from $1,296
May
from $879
Jun
from $1,167
Jul
from $1,432
Aug
from $991
Sep
from $1,000
Oct
from $859
Nov
from $1,021
Dec
from $1,013
Jan
from $1,586
Feb
from $857
Mar
from $857

Direct flights from San Francisco International to Paris Charles de Gaulle

San Francisco International to Paris Charles de Gaulle: Alternative routes

Compare routes from San Francisco International to Paris below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Paris Charles de Gaulle.

San Francisco to Paris: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found$857
Cheapest month to flyMarch
Average flight time10 hrs, 48 mins
Most popular airlineDelta
Average flights per week70

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

The best price we found for a return flight from San Francisco International to Paris Charles de Gaulle is $857. 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 48 minutes is the average flight time from San Francisco International to Paris Charles de Gaulle.
Delta, Virgin Atlantic and KLM fly direct from San Francisco International to Paris Charles de Gaulle.
As of April 2025, there are 70 flights per week flying from San Francisco International to Paris Charles de Gaulle.
The cheapest month to fly from San Francisco International to Paris Charles de Gaulle is usually April 2025.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from San Francisco International Airport to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport on Monday, 2 March 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 10 hours and 48 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 Charles de Gaulle 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, Scandinavian Airlines and Air France offer the cheapest flight tickets to Paris Charles de Gaulle.

Travelling from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG): what you need to know

  • Around 10 hours 45 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from San Francisco International Airport to Charles de Gaulle Airport.

  • Paris's timezone is UTC+1, which makes Paris eight hours ahead of San Francisco.

  • Flights from SFO to CDG start from 13:55 — the earliest with United Airlines. The last departure is at 20:10 with Air France. Overall, you can choose from 24 weekly San Francisco International Airport to Charles de Gaulle Airport flights.

  • Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your SFO to CDG flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid sprinting to your gate.

  • Flying during a peak month such as August? Major public holidays and other popular periods can mean longer lines at airport checkpoints. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.

  • Air France offers direct flights from San Francisco International Airport to Charles de Gaulle Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to tick off the sights in Paris — and maybe even more of France if you have time.

  • The airline most travellers fly with on this route is Air France.

  • The most punctual carrier that offers SFO to CDG flights is Air France. Its services arrive as scheduled 76.79% of the time.

  • We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from San Francisco International Airport to Charles de Gaulle Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Worthwhile stopovers between SFO and CDG include:

    • Tan Son Nhat International Airport

    • London Heathrow Airport

    • Amsterdam Airport Schiphol

How to find the cheapest flights from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)

  • The cheapest price we've found for a one-way San Francisco International Airport to Charles de Gaulle Airport flight is $349. A return ticket is currently $857. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.

  • Book six months before travelling. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to find cheap tickets from SFO to CDG.

  • Plan your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from San Francisco International Airport to Charles de Gaulle Airport. If your travel dates are flexible, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfare across every month.

  • Landing cheap flights from SFO to CDG is a breeze with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic alerts and we'll get in touch as soon as a new discounted fare appears.

  • Select your ideal departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from San Francisco International Airport to Charles de Gaulle Airport.

Handy information about San Francisco International Airport (SFO)

  • When it comes to the on-time performance of San Francisco International Airport, data shows 77.36% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.

  • To get to San Francisco International Airport from central San Francisco, it'll take about 20 minutes if you're travelling by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 21 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.

  • Planning to take public transport? Expect a journey time of around 45 minutes.

  • Searching for a handy hotel close to SFO? If you've booked an early flight from San Francisco International Airport to Charles de Gaulle Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:

Arriving at Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)

Getting from Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) to central Paris

  • The address for CDG is 95711, Roissy Charles de Gaulle.

  • Charles de Gaulle Airport to central Paris has a drive time of about 45 minutes. It's approximately 27 kilometres away.

  • Travelling on public transport typically takes 1 hour 15 minutes.

When to fly to Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)

  • The quietest month for a flight from San Francisco International Airport to Charles de Gaulle Airport is January, while June is the most popular. Pick the best time to visit Paris based on whether you prefer a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.

  • Before locking in your flight from San Francisco International Airport to Charles de Gaulle Airport, consider the type of weather you like. August is the warmest month in Paris, with the temperature ranging from 13ºC (55ºF) to 29ºC (84ºF).

  • January has average temperatures of between -2ºC (28ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF). Look for cheap tickets from SFO to CDG sometime then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.

Explore more of France

  • Lyon is just one of the many places in France waiting to be discovered once you've seen the sights of Paris. Around 386 kilometres away to the south-east, its top attractions include Basilique Notre-Dame de Fourviere, Musée des Confluences and Vieux Lyon - Saint-Jean - Saint-Georges.

  • If there's time to check out another great destination in France, consider Nantes, about 338 kilometres south-west of Paris. Chateau des Ducs de Bretagne, Les Machines de L'ile and Jardin des Plantes are key reasons to visit.

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