Travelling from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO): what you need to know
Jump on a direct flight from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to San Francisco International Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 11 hours 30 minutes.
San Francisco's timezone is UTC-8, which makes San Francisco nine hours behind Paris.
Flights from CDG to SFO start at 09:00 — the first with United Airlines. The last departure is at 16:20 with Air France. Overall, you can choose from 17 weekly Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to San Francisco International Airport flights.
Your CDG to SFO flight won't wait if you're running late, so get to the airport with time to spare. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
Travelling during a peak month like July? School holidays and other popular periods can mean longer queues and delays at check-in and security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Getting to San Francisco (and then discovering more of the United States!) is a snap with Air France. This popular airline has direct flights from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to San Francisco International Airport.
The majority of passengers choose to travel with Air France on this route.
The most punctual carrier operating CDG to SFO flights is United. Its services arrive as planned 75.41% of the time.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to San Francisco International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to visit your chosen city. Stopovers between CDG and SFO include:
London Heathrow Airport
Hong Kong Intl Airport
Vancouver International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to San Francisco International Airport flight is 310 €. A return ticket is currently 570 €. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.
It's usually smart to book ahead of time if you're looking for cheap tickets from CDG to SFO. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to rise closer to the date of departure.
The cheapest month for flights from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to San Francisco International Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest prices if you have a flexible travel schedule.
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Lock in the perfect flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to San Francisco International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by airline, arrival and departure times, and number of stops.
Handy information about Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
You'll find CDG at 95711, Roissy Charles de Gaulle.
When it comes to the on-time performance of Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport, data shows 65% of flights arrive within the scheduled timeframe.
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport is about 26 kilometres from central Paris. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take 35 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Planning to take public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 35 minutes.
Get your trip off to a hassle-free start by staying near CDG. Whether you're catching an early flight from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to San Francisco International Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are perfect:
Arriving at San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
Reserve a hotel close to SFO if you're catching a late Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to San Francisco International Airport flight. Choose one of these options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a San Francisco International Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Dollar, Thrifty or Hertz and find adventure across San Francisco and beyond.
Reserving your vehicle from San Francisco International Airport about one week in advance gives you the best chance of locking in a great deal.
Getting from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to central San Francisco
San Francisco International Airport to central San Francisco has a drive time of around 25 minutes. It's approximately 21 kilometres away.
It typically takes 35 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
When to fly to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
July is the most popular month for flights from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to San Francisco International Airport. To skip the crowds, travel to San Francisco in March.
Lock in your flight from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to San Francisco International Airport for September if you'd like to go to San Francisco during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 12ºC (54ºF) and 24ºC (75ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between 5ºC (41ºF) and 16ºC (61ºF). Look for cheap tickets from CDG to SFO around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of the United States
You've seen San Francisco, now it's time to discover other corners of the United States. Journey around 64 kilometres south-east to San Jose to tick off its top sights. From Winchester Mystery House to The Tech Interactive and Santa Clara Valley, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
If you're interested in discovering another major stop in the United States, head for Fresno, about 257 kilometres south-east of San Francisco. Forestiere Underground Gardens, Shinzen Japanese Garden and Fresno Chaffee Zoo are key reasons to visit.








