Cheap flights from Paris, France to San Francisco, CA

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Paris ORYSan Francisco SFO

Air Caraïbes

$767

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One-way trips

Paris ORYSan Francisco SFO

French Bee

$490

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Travelers usually depart from Charles de Gaulle Airport, Paris Orly, Beauvais–Tillé, Paris - Gare De Lyon, or Paris - Gare du Nord when they travel from Paris to San Francisco. Book your trip to arrive at San Francisco International, San Francisco, CA Train Station, San Francisco, CA Bus Stop, San Francisco, CA - Salesforce Plaza, or San Francisco, CA - Fisherman’s Wharf. The distance between Paris and San Francisco is 8988 km. The most popular airlines for this route are Lufthansa, United Airlines, Norse Atlantic Airways, Air France, and Delta Air Lines. Paris and San Francisco have 341 direct flights per week. When you arrive at San Francisco, consider visiting Alcatraz, Golden Gate Bridge, and Big Sur.

Weekly direct flights

Discover the top airlines offering direct flights from Paris to San Francisco in the next month. You’ll find the number of daily direct flights per airline in the table.

Weekly direct flights for Sun 12.03 - Sat 18.03

AirlineSun 12.03Mon 13.03Tue 14.03Wed 15.03Thu 16.03Fri 17.03Sat 18.03
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Weekly direct flights for Sun 19.03 - Sat 25.03

AirlineSun 19.03Mon 20.03Tue 21.03Wed 22.03Thu 23.03Fri 24.03Sat 25.03
1112121
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1112122
1112122
French Bee
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Weekly direct flights for Sun 26.03 - Sat 01.04

AirlineSun 26.03Mon 27.03Tue 28.03Wed 29.03Thu 30.03Fri 31.03Sat 01.04
2---1---122
1422221
2221122
2212211
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11------------1

Weekly direct flights for Sun 02.04 - Sat 08.04

AirlineSun 02.04Mon 03.04Tue 04.04Wed 05.04Thu 06.04Fri 07.04Sat 08.04
1112121
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2122121
Lufthansa
1122122
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Check-in for a flight from Paris to San Francisco

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during bookingOnline check-in available
LufthansaDLHLHYes0
0
United AirlinesUALUAYesNo
Norse Atlantic AirwaysNBTN0YesOpens 24 days before flight
Closes 2 hours before flight
Air FranceAFRAFYesOpens 30 days before flight
Closes 1 hours before flight
Delta Air LinesDALDLYesOpens 24 days before flight
Closes 1 hours before flight

United States COVID-19 travel restrictions

Latest COVID-19 travel restrictions in United States – 03/2023
Your trip summary

Most travelers from France can enter San Francisco, SFO, but there are restrictions.

Departure

Travel restrictions
  • Travel is allowed with restrictions for vaccinated travelers
  • Proof of pre-departure COVID-19 test or recovery certificate is not required
  • Quarantine is not required for vaccinated travelers
Visa requirements
  • Electronic Travel Authorization (ESTA)
Forms and documents
  • Mandatory proof of COVID-19 vaccination for United States
  • Mandatory travel attestation form
Additional information
  • Health screening may be required on arrival
  • Masks are recommended in certain settings

Return

Travel restrictions
  • Travel is allowed
  • Proof of pre-departure COVID-19 test is not required
  • Quarantine is not required
Visa requirements
  • Electronic Travel Authorization (ESTA)

Information is provided as guidance only and accurate at the time of publishing. Always check government websites and airline materials before booking and traveling.

Learn more about COVID-19 restrictions in United States in our dedicated Stories article.

Frequently asked questions

How long does it take to travel from Paris to San Francisco?
A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Paris and San Francisco takes around 11 hours.
What is the flight distance between Paris and San Francisco?
The flight distance between Paris and San Francisco is 8988 km.
What airlines offer nonstop (direct) flights between Paris and San Francisco?
Several carriers operate flights between Paris and San Francisco. Airlines offering nonstop (direct) flights include Air Caraïbes, Air France, Brussels Airlines, Lufthansa, United Airlines, French Bee, Delta Air Lines.
What are the most popular routes to and from Paris?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Paris and New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, London, Boston, Rome, Atlanta, Denver, Washington, D.C., Seattle, Barcelona, Madrid, Dallas, Orlando, Tel Aviv, Miami, Austin, Athens, Minneapolis, Fort Lauderdale.
What are the most popular routes to and from San Francisco?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as San Francisco and Las Vegas, Denver, Washington, D.C., Atlanta, Chicago, Austin, London, New York, Barcelona, Rome, Orlando, Mexico City, New Orleans, Amsterdam, Charlotte, Cincinnati, Houston, Dallas, Lisbon, Detroit.
Which airports are there in Paris?
Paris is mainly served by Charles de Gaulle Airport. But there are other airports nearby, including Paris Orly, Beauvais–Tillé, Châlons Vatry, Paris–Le Bourget.
What airports are near Paris?
The main airport in Paris is Charles de Gaulle Airport. It is also served by Brussels South Charleroi, Lille, Tours Val de Loire, Caen – Carpiquet, Deauville – Normandie.
What airports are near San Francisco?
The main airport in San Francisco is San Francisco International. It is also served by San Francisco International, Sacramento International, Oakland International, San Jose International, Stockton Metropolitan, Monterey Regional, Charles M. Schulz–Sonoma County, Merced Regional, Buchanan Field.
What buses and trains depart from Paris?
A number of bus and train companies depart from Paris, including BlaBlabus, Ouigo.
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