How long is the flight from Paris to San Francisco?

There are many flights that can get you from Paris to San Francisco in 21h. Fly via United Airlines to get the fastest option. The distance between Paris and San Francisco is about 5565 mi.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in San Francisco ranges from 0.0 - 112.0 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 112.0 mm. July is typically the driest time to visit San Francisco when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to San Francisco, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, September is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 17.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 11.0 C).

What are the most reliable airlines from Paris to San Francisco?

Consider Air Canada (77%), Brussels Airlines (77%) or United Airlines (77%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from Paris to San Francisco.

What airport do you fly into for flights to San Francisco from Paris?

Most people fly into San Francisco (SFO) if they book a flight to San Francisco from Paris. On average, San Francisco has 13 inbound flights from Paris per day from 0 airlines. San Francisco is conveniently located just 11.0 mi from San Francisco’s city center.

Can I find deals for flights from Paris to San Francisco that include hotel bookings?

Yes. In addition to deals on Paris to San Francisco flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

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Q: How much does it cost for a return flight from Paris to San Francisco?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment. Paris to San Francisco flights typically cost between £702 and £943 in October. The cheapest return flight price found within the last 3 days was £557 on British Airways (1 Oct-15 Oct).

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Paris to San Francisco are usually found in November or February, booked 79 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Tuesday and return on a Tuesday

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Deal found 23/6£557

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Deal found 27/6£561

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Mon 7/918:20

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Wed 5/8

08:25-19:52

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Mon 3/8

11:15-08:47

1 stop30h 32m

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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Paris to San Francisco?

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Paris to San Francisco (average of £130). Flying from Paris to San Francisco in March is currently the most expensive (average of £956). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from PAR to SFO?

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Paris to San Francisco as you normally would.

Weekly flight availability from Paris to San Francisco

The most flights from PAR to SFO are scheduled on a Monday (14 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (12 on average).

How much does it cost for a return flight from Paris to San Francisco?

How often are flights from Paris to San Francisco delayed?

About 18% of weekly flights between Paris and San Francisco have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 163 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for Paris to San Francisco flights?

Historically, flights departing in the evening are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the early afternoon tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Monday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Thursday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Paris to San Francisco flights?

Over the past year, United Airlines have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 16% of flights being delayed.

How far ahead should I book a flight from Paris to San Francisco?

The best time to book flights from Paris to San Francisco is 69 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

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10.0

Excellent

Patrick,Jun 2026

CDG - BER

It was really terrific. Timely boarding, plane was extremely comfortable (hot day in Paris), and food was delicious. I could not have been more pleased.

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It was really terrific. Timely boarding, plane was extremely comfortable (hot day in Paris), and food was delicious. I could not have been more pleased.

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What airport do you fly into for flights to San Francisco from Paris?
Most people fly into San Francisco (SFO) if they book a flight to San Francisco from Paris. On average, San Francisco has 13 inbound flights from Paris per day from 0 airlines. San Francisco is conveniently located just 11.0 mi from San Francisco’s city center.
How long is the flight from Paris to San Francisco?
There are many flights that can get you from Paris to San Francisco in 21h. Fly via United Airlines to get the fastest option. The distance between Paris and San Francisco is about 5565 mi.
What are the most reliable airlines from Paris to San Francisco?
Consider Air Canada (77%), Brussels Airlines (77%) or United Airlines (77%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from Paris to San Francisco.
Can I find deals for flights from Paris to San Francisco that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Paris to San Francisco flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Paris to San Francisco?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Paris to San Francisco.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Paris to San Francisco?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Paris to San Francisco by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Paris to San Francisco?
Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Paris to San Francisco (average of £130). Flying from Paris to San Francisco in March is currently the most expensive (average of £956). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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