Flying from Paris to San Francisco International Airport (SFO): What you need to know
Start your travel planning by considering where you'll board your flight from Paris to San Francisco International Airport (SFO). Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) and Paris Orly Airport (ORY) are Paris's main airports.
11 hours 30 minutes is the average duration of a direct Paris to San Francisco International Airport flight.
San Francisco International Airport is located in San Francisco. The city is in the UTC-8 timezone and is nine hours behind Paris.
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) is the most popular route. There are 17 direct flights a week to pick from. If you prefer starting your day later, hop on the last flight with Air France at 4:20pm. Go for the first CDG to SFO departure with United Airlines at 9am if you'd rather get a move on.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules to live by. Be at the airport with enough time to board your flight from Paris to SFO.
Show up at the airport even earlier during popular months like July. Aim for two hours before domestic departures and up to four hours for international flights. After checking in, you can use any extra time to finalize your plans or simply relax.
Airports in Paris
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) offers an easy route to your destination. Nonstop flights from Paris to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) operate out of this terminal.
Air France is a well-known carrier that operates direct flights from Paris to San Francisco International Airport taking off from CDG.
Air France is the airline with the highest number of bookings for flights from CDG to SFO.
United is the most punctual carrier operating on this route, with 75.41% of its services reaching their destination on time.
Think about adding a stopover to find cheap flights from Paris to SFO. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for departures from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG). Break up the journey at one of these popular options:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Hong Kong International Airport (HKG)
Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
Located around 26 kilometres from the centre of Paris, CDG can be reached in about 35 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey by public transport is roughly 35 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Paris to San Francisco International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and get a little more snooze time) by staying at one of these stays near Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport:
Of all flights leaving Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport, 65% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
CDG is located at 95711, Roissy Charles de Gaulle.
Paris Orly Airport (ORY)
Thinking of flying out of Paris Orly Airport (ORY)? Direct Paris to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) plane tickets can be booked from here.
Get on your direct flight from Paris to SFO with French Bee. This is one of the main airlines flying this route out of ORY.
French Bee attracts the most bookings on the ORY to SFO route.
Tick a new place off your list or just take a moment to recharge with a stopover. If you'd like to break up your flight from Paris to San Francisco International Airport, here's where you can stop when setting off from Paris Orly Airport:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
ORY is about 14 kilometres from central Paris. It'll take you 25 minutes or so to get to the airport driving from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 40 minutes.
Kick off your holiday early with an additional night away from home. Before catching your Paris to SFO flight, stay in one of these hotels close to Paris Orly Airport:
Paris Orly Airport has a strong track record for reliability and timeliness. 80% of flights departing here make it to their final destination as planned.
ORY is located at 94396 Orly Aérogare.
Paris Beauvais-Tille Airport (BVA)
Lock in a plane ticket from Paris to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) out of Paris Beauvais-Tille Airport (BVA) with a stop or two. Some popular stopovers between BVA and SFO are:
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
Dublin Airport (DUB)
From central Paris, BVA is around 88 kilometres away. It takes roughly 1 hour 15 minutes to get there by car and 1 hour 15 minutes or so if you use public transport.
Take the uncertainty out of departure day — stay near Paris Beauvais-Tille Airport and know you'll be at the terminal with time to spare. Settle in at one of these hotels the day before if you have an early Paris to San Francisco International Airport flight:
Flights that take off from BVA arrive at their destination within the expected time frame 71% of the time.
The street address of Paris Beauvais-Tille Airport is Tille 60000, Beauvais.
About San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
Consider staying in a hotel close to SFO if you're catching a late flight from Paris to San Francisco International Airport. Settle into one of these options and skip the long transfer:
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Getting from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to central San Francisco
Central San Francisco is around 21 kilometres from San Francisco International Airport and takes about 25 minutes to reach by car. Look into how to get from the airport to the city, whether that's with a car hire, taxi or ride-share.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of around 35 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Paris to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Paris to San Francisco International Airport is 284 €. For a return flight on this route, the best price is 502 €. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
To pick up cheap flights from Paris to SFO, book ahead. Airlines usually offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first released.
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The best time to fly from Paris to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
July is when most people book flights from Paris to San Francisco International Airport (SFO). Visit San Francisco in December for a more low-key escape.
Before locking in your Paris to SFO plane ticket, consider what kind of weather you prefer. September is the warmest month in San Francisco, with temperatures ranging from 12ºC (54ºF) to 24ºC (75ºF).
January has temperatures of between 5ºC (41ºF) and 16ºC (61ºF). Search for cheap tickets from Paris to San Francisco International Airport around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about San Francisco
Start your San Francisco trip right by choosing the perfect place to stay. After booking your flight from Paris to San Francisco International Airport, explore our range of hotels including:
There are so many things to do and see in this city, it can be hard to figure out where to begin. Golden Gate Bridge, Painted Ladies - Alamo Square and Alcatraz Island are leading attractions which should feature on every San Francisco itinerary.
Explore more of the United States
San Francisco has its own special appeal, but there are so many other parts of the United States you should also see. Around 257 kilometres east of San Francisco, a trip to Fresno will keep you busy. Don't miss top attractions like Forestiere Underground Gardens, Shinzen Japanese Garden and Fresno Chaffee Zoo.
If you're interested in discovering another major destination in the United States, consider Sacramento, roughly 129 kilometres northeast of San Francisco. California State Railroad Museum, Old Sacramento State Historic Park and Crocker Art Museum are the start of reasons to visit.