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Cheap Flights from San Francisco to France

Cheapest round-trip prices found by our users on KAYAK in the last 72 hours
Paris
Paris1 stop$791
Nice
Nice1 stop$1,039
Marseille
Marseille2 stops$676
Lyon
Lyon1 stop$769
Toulouse
Toulouse1 stop$749
Bordeaux
Bordeaux3 stops$692
Nantes
Nantes1 stop$768
Biarritz
Biarritz1 stop$1,014
Montpellier
Montpellier1 stop$1,157
Strasbourg
Strasbourg2 stops$1,030
Lourdes
Lourdes3 stops$1,246
Ajaccio
Ajaccio1 stop$1,202
Bastia
Bastia1 stop$1,358
Rennes
Rennes1 stop$1,100
Brest
Brest2 stops$4,559
Pau
Pau1 stop$1,702
Paris
Paris1 stop$791
Nice
Nice1 stop$1,039
Marseille
Marseille2 stops$676
Lyon
Lyon1 stop$769
Toulouse
Toulouse1 stop$749
Bordeaux
Bordeaux3 stops$692
Nantes
Nantes1 stop$768
Biarritz
Biarritz1 stop$1,014
Montpellier
Montpellier1 stop$1,157
Strasbourg
Strasbourg2 stops$1,030
Lourdes
Lourdes3 stops$1,246
Ajaccio
Ajaccio1 stop$1,202
Bastia
Bastia1 stop$1,358
Rennes
Rennes1 stop$1,100
Brest
Brest2 stops$4,559
Pau
Pau1 stop$1,702

Book Cheap San Francisco to France Plane Tickets

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from San Francisco to France that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent round-trip flight deals from San Francisco to France

Mon, Aug 10 - Wed, Aug 26
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$676Multiple Airlines
Mon, Aug 10 - Wed, Aug 26
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$692Multiple Airlines
Mon, Aug 10 - Wed, Aug 26
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$724Multiple Airlines
Mon, Sep 28 - Mon, Oct 5
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4:30 pm - 5:35 pm
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16h 05m
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$744TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Mon, Sep 28 - Sat, Oct 10
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CDG
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8:25 am - 2:30 pm
CDG
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15h 05m
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$791Condor
Thu, Oct 15 - Sun, Nov 1
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8:30 pm - 4:20 pm
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ORY
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$795French Bee
Wed, Nov 18 - Wed, Dec 9
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2:20 pm - 10:15 am
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CDG
10h 55mnonstop
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11:05 am - 4:05 pm
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14h 00m
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$800United Airlines
Thu, Aug 20 - Sat, Aug 29
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ORY
10h 50mnonstop
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11:30 am - 1:50 pm
ORY
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SFO
11h 20mnonstop
$801French Bee
Wed, Oct 7 - Thu, Oct 15
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9:54 am - 1:15 pm
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18h 21m
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6:30 am - 11:45 am
BOD
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SFO
14h 15m
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$881Delta
Fri, Sep 18 - Sun, Sep 27
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NCE
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SFO
18h 54m
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$1,081Delta
Booking Insights

KAYAK's insights & trends for San Francisco to France flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from San Francisco to France to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What is the cheapest San Francisco to France flight route?

Data is based on round-trip flight searches on KAYAK over the past month.

The cheapest ticket to France from San Francisco found in the last 5 days was to Paris, at $774 round-trip. The most popular route is from San Francisco (SFO) to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG), and the cheapest round-trip airline ticket found on this route in the last 5 days was $877.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly to France?

The average price for all round-trip flights from San Francisco to France depending on the time of departure, clicked by users on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

The cheapest time of day to fly to France is generally in the morning, when round-trip flights cost $623 on average. Morning departures are around 41% cheaper than evening flights, on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to France is generally in the afternoon, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is $1,140.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from San Francisco to France?

The average round-trip price for all non-stop flights, flights with one layover, and flights with two layovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

No, with an average price for the route of $1,114, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

What is the cheapest month to fly from San Francisco to France?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from San Francisco to France, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from San Francisco to France is April, when tickets cost $708 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are January and June, when the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,655 and $1,322 respectively.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from San Francisco to France?

The average price of all round-trip flights from San Francisco to France clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

Your flight ticket price will generally be cheaper if you fly to France on a Monday and more expensive on a Friday. On your return trip to San Francisco, you should consider flying back on a Wednesday, and avoid Mondays for better deals.

How far in advance should I book a flight from San Francisco to France?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from San Francisco to France, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from San Francisco to France, you should book around 4 weeks before departure, which saves you about 40% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 12 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight$336
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 17% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 28% increase in price.
Flight from San Francisco to Paris Orly Airport

FAQs - booking France flights

  • Are there direct flights from San Francisco to France?

    Yes, there are a good number of airlines that are offering direct flights from SFO to France. Air France, United Airlines, Lufthansa, and Delta all fly directly to France so consider booking with one of these airlines if you want to fly directly. You can also get connecting flights on this route with KLM and Aer Lingus. Some of the popular layover destinations here are Dublin and Amsterdam.

  • Which airlines have a lounge at SFO?

    There are nine lounges at SFO, seven of which are airline affiliated. There is the Virgin Atlantic Clubhouse and Air France-KLM Lounge, which are in the International Terminal, the American Airlines Admirals Club in Terminal 1, and Delta Sky Club in Terminal 2. United Airlines have three lounges; two in Terminal 3 and a third one in the International Terminal. All these lounges offer a wide range of amenities that you can enjoy as you wait to board your flight.

  • How do I get from CDG Airport to the city center?

    There are multiple ways to go from CDG to Paris. If you want convenience, you can take a taxi from the taxi rank outside the arrivals terminal or hire a rental car from one of the rental companies operating at the airport. If you would rather prioritize your budget, public transport is a good option. There is the RER B train and Roissy bus, which operate a direct line from the airport to the city center.

  • Where can I exchange currency at CDG Airport?

    To be able to transact easier while in France, you should exchange a few US Dollars for Euro at CDG Airport. Travelex Currency Exchange has multiple currency exchange sites at the airport but the most conveniently located ones for arriving travelers are located in the public area of the arrivals section and beyond passport control.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from San Francisco to France?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from San Francisco to France.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from San Francisco to France?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight from San Francisco to France is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from San Francisco to France?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly from San Francisco to France with an airline and back with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from San Francisco to France?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying from San Francisco to France up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Top tips for finding cheap flights to France

  • When flying out of San Francisco, you will depart from San Francisco International Airport (SFO), which is one of the busiest airports on the west coast. For that reason, you should ensure you arrive at the airport at least three hours before departure to give you enough time to go through security and check-in.
  • Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) is the main international airport in France and the only one receiving direct flights from San Francisco. Therefore, if you want to travel directly, you will have to book a flight landing at CDG.
  • You don’t need a visa to fly to France from the US. However, you should still have a passport with at least six months of validity left and at least two blank pages for immigration stamps.
  • To save on costs, consider booking connecting flights instead of a direct flight. More often than not, airlines will charge a higher price for the convenience of flying directly since direct flights have a higher demand compared to connecting flights on the same route.
  • Long-term parking is available at SFO Airport, and if you want to leave your car, you are advised to make a reservation beforehand. This way, you will not have a hard time trying to look for an ideal place to park.

Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving from San Francisco to France

 
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from San Francisco to France? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
7.8
DeltaOverall score based on 8453 reviews
8.1Boarding
7.8Entertainment
8.5Crew
7.8Comfort
7.2Food
Airline reviews

Flight delayed four separate times. I’m now one hour hours late to landing.

2.0 MediocreTravis, Jun 2026
SFO - LAX
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Flight delayed four separate times. I’m now one hour hours late to landing.

The plane was an older model, so it wasn’t as comfortable as others. The flight attendants were not helpful during onboarding. It was a full flight so there was chaos finding space for baggage.

Awesome! On time flight, early arrival, and a complimentary upgrade!

Delta’s staff is unmatched. From the gate agents, to the pilots, to the flight attendants… all top of the industry.

Our flight from SFO to MSP was right on time on 11/15/2025. No delays. As we approached MSP at about 8 pm, we circled in the air until 8:40 pm so I don't call that efficient for MSP. I think the captain should announce the delay and why. (as if we all don't know that we are just circling around the area, slowing down, speeding up, slowing down.) Thank you. Marilyn Fischer

Excellent flight, the planes were newer, they did a nice job with boarding, great service overall.

Thank you for not flipping the plane on the run way. You guys get a 5 star rating for the flight!!!

Boarding is, as it always is… horrible. Gate lice. Slow moving zones. Too many people with carry ons

New boarding doesn't make sense. Filling front first is slow.

There was plenty of overhead room but half of the passengers were told they had to check their carryon bags. My partner and I checked in as early as possible and our seats were split across the aisle.

Seats! The eternal problem in economy. They are like stones!!

Everything is good except the seats are tightened no rooms for the legs,

It was a great experience. The only thing I would have changed was that the bathrooms were never cleaned and they got very dirty.

It was an OK flight with below mediocre service by their flight attendants

Wasted a lot of time trying to find the CDG lounge - it was not next to the connecting flight gate like the Air France staff said.

The only reason the overall rating wasn't "excellent" was due to problems in claiming luggage. The bags are delivered to the main area (Cinta 35) for domestic passengers, but to a DIFFERENT ROOM for international arrivees. After waiting 30 minutes, someone (who didn't appear to be from Air France or the airport) told us to go to another area. There we found our bags, which appeared to have been awaiting us for a while. We had to go through a bag check before leaving the airport. If we had been alerted to this possibility, or better yet, been to go directly to Cinta 34, we could have eliminated quite a bit of waiting.

I did not get my baggage at my final destination..poor coordination with connecting flights with partner airlines (Saudi airways). Also the food was very mediocre.

Not great , just ok . I expected better food but it did not deliver . Flight staff was ok . The guy at the drop off bag counter was the only saving grace in this whole trip . He was pleasant, friendly and very helpful . You couldn’t ask for a better assistance from him .

Business class in the second leg - CDG-EVN was a disaster.

No birding was given for next trip on same carrier, food was very moderate.

No extra snacks were available. Meals quality is terrible. Crew was not friendly.

Lost one piece of luggage even though I checked in 2.5 hours before the flight

It was perfect! United Airlines staff was extremely caring, super friendly and professional

United has maintenance issues and can then never recover. No operations ability and simple issues always turn into multiple hours long cascading delays. Worst airline on earth.

I paid for a confirmed upgraded aisle seat and was moved to a center seat in the back of the plane at the last minute.

the entire flight felt off. The crew seemed uninterested and disengaged. The food service was really bad - overcooked, bland, weird food service. They actually woke us up to serve chicken wraps in the middle of the night, after dinner and before breakfast. Made no sense. Ultimately, I was glad they did though, because the breakfast had been held for so long it was inedible. Eggs, potatoes, sausage - all disgusting. We were asked to "honor" the lavatories for premium customers and stay in our own cabin: this was also strange. So people in economy didn't pay enough to use the closest toilet to them??? It's a toilet. All in all, not the experience I have come to expect from United Airlines. The return flight from Paris to SFO was better, btw.

They hired a new catering company the same day of my flight. They botched the job by not delivering the right carts and after THREE HOURS waiting, the flight crew timed out (flight was 19 hours long and FAA rules state crew can’t work more than 14 hours long). So they CANCELED OUR FLIGHT!! Worst experience ever. Avoid UAL at all costs.

Check-in was a little confusing. I paid for extra luggage, but when i checked in the system didnt seem to know. Arrived in Paris early after a late departure. Luggage arrived on the same flight with no apparent damage.

Two staff were rude, loud and burnt out I think. Two were friendly kind and helpful.

More storage space and leg room, but all-in-all a wonderful experience.

The attendants were nice, but I was freezing the entire nine hours and so cramped. Please provide more blankets or make it known how to borrow a blanket for such a long flight. Even in already expensive economy class, people really need a bit more leg room and two more inches between seats to comfortably fly for 9 hours. Our family works very hard, but the extra expense of economy plus is just not in a lot of customer's budgets, and we still want to fly in equal peace and comfort. Please create future aircrafts that reveal reasonable care for us, the cramped- to- death customers more than the question of "how can we jam a few more human beings into this already cramped flight to impress our higher ups making a few more dollars. It's just Wrong. People need a reasonable amount of leg room and a blanket when the airline attendant said the extreme air conditioning could not be turned off. The food was tasty, but a bit more protein and less fluff would be appreciated. Thank you.

We had premium economy seats and the only difference from economy was legroom. Only one restroom for about 50 passengers was a little uncomfortable. Dinner was rather unpleasant but breakfast was good. Entertainment selection pretty good and you can use Bluetooth headphones. Flight attendants were okay.

The breakfast snack was horrible. No nutrition value. I couldn't finish it. The main meal had no taste, no real vegetable, the brownie had no chocolate taste., I was not even sure what the salad consists off.

Our connection in Frankfurt was the worst ever. No one from the airline or the airport seemed to be bothered to get us into our connecting flight on time! The procedures at the airport took us forever and we barely made it into our flight. If we had missed it, I’m sure we would’ve missed our cruise. Looks like everything is on autopilot and no one is interested in helping customers anymore especially us 69 year olds

They answer the phone promptly. Crew is friendly and they work efficiently.

I flew premium economy. My only complaint is the size of the bathroom. I am 6’2 I. Tried to rush my teeth in there and ended up getting toothpaste and water in my pants. And the only way to do it was by sitting on the toilet

The seating was exactly same as the rest of the plane. We had no space for our knees. In fact it was the tightest spacing of the seats I ever flew with, on a very old plane. (and we flew all over Asia and Europe) The same chairs. We were the only passengers in business or first class. Obviously funny.... The only difference was, we got a sendwich and we were offered a drink. Rest of the plane got a bottle of water.

Helpful crew in a comfortable and well designed aircraft. My kids also loved the striped design of the airplane.

Very good except for the screaming 5 year old that was allowed to yell and scream whenever he wanted too! The mom obviously had no concept of “inside voices”!

Seat was the worst I ever had in an airplane

It's acceptable.! 3 days late arrival of luggage. The problem can be due to airport services

I died before the flight, and they would not refund my ticket.

Excellent-boarding was quick and efficient, plenty of room in board. Friendly crew

Economy seats are too tight for a long haul flight. The meal was surprisingly good, though it was surprising to learn that even coffee and tea were extra pay. They also don’t distribute water regularly.

Expensive long flight from SFO to PPT. Even at basic fare its very expensive given what you get and you get absolutely nothing... they even charge for the water...and if you are not french the crew will treat you like a intruder...very bad experience during my worlwide travel experience...

Nothing, the flight was reasonable and good in all aspects

The company lost my luggage on a direct flight from LAX to ORLY. We have tried to call them daily but they do not have a human customer service agent. We submitted upon arrival and online but again, no response. We easily have items that add up to $2000 and under the Montreal Convention they should be held responsible for compensation. But again, no response and I’m going to get legal representation if we do not hear back within 21 days of the flight and lost baggage.

everything is an extra cost on this flight, you need to pay to have a your children sit next to you (they won’t change the seat for your kids to sit next to you without charging you), food is an extra you need to pay for on a 12 hour flight, no drinks or snacks throughout the flight, the media selection is subpar and your phone has more options

Seats were uncomfortable. Lower back support would be nice. It was the usual for an airplane. Other than that, everything was wonderful. Even my kids said the food was good! Nice to get a blanket and set of earbuds.

Better than expected from a low cost airline! The food, seat and overall experience was great! I would fly with them again.

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