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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
Paris2 stops$785
Nice
Nice1 stop$992
Marseille
Marseille1 stop$740
Lyon
Lyon1 stop$691
Toulouse
Toulouse1 stop$839
Bordeaux
Bordeaux1 stop$879
Nantes
Nantes1 stop$937
Biarritz
Biarritz1 stop$1,055
Montpellier
Montpellier1 stop$1,083
Strasbourg
Strasbourg2 stops$881
Ajaccio
Ajaccio1 stop$1,079
Lourdes
Lourdes3 stops$1,115
Bastia
Bastia2 stops$1,577
Brest
Brest2 stops$5,365
Lille
Lille2 stops$1,577
Pau
Pau1 stop$1,498
Clermont-Ferrand
Clermont-Ferrand1 stop$1,088
Paris
Paris2 stops$785
Nice
Nice1 stop$992
Marseille
Marseille1 stop$740
Lyon
Lyon1 stop$691
Toulouse
Toulouse1 stop$839
Bordeaux
Bordeaux1 stop$879
Nantes
Nantes1 stop$937
Biarritz
Biarritz1 stop$1,055
Montpellier
Montpellier1 stop$1,083
Strasbourg
Strasbourg2 stops$881
Ajaccio
Ajaccio1 stop$1,079
Lourdes
Lourdes3 stops$1,115
Bastia
Bastia2 stops$1,577
Brest
Brest2 stops$5,365
Lille
Lille2 stops$1,577
Pau
Pau1 stop$1,498
Clermont-Ferrand
Clermont-Ferrand1 stop$1,088

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

Sun, Nov 8 - Wed, Nov 11
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4:45 pm - 1:40 pm
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$691Scandinavian Airlines
Sun, Nov 8 - Wed, Nov 11
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$703Scandinavian Airlines
Sun, Nov 8 - Wed, Nov 11
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$719Scandinavian Airlines
Sun, Nov 8 - Wed, Nov 11
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LYS
35h 55m
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2:25 pm - 2:50 pm
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$720Scandinavian Airlines
Mon, Aug 10 - Wed, Aug 26
French Bee Logo
8:30 pm - 4:20 pm
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$795French Bee
Thu, Oct 22 - Sun, Nov 15
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$800French Bee
Sun, Sep 27 - Thu, Oct 15
Delta Logo
1:05 pm - 6:10 pm
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BOD
20h 05m
2 stops
Delta Logo
6:30 am - 11:45 am
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14h 15m
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$884Delta
Sun, Sep 27 - Thu, Oct 15
Delta Logo
10:00 am - 1:15 pm
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BOD
18h 15m
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Delta Logo
11:50 am - 12:50 am
BOD
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SFO
22h 00m
2 stops
$893Delta
Fri, Sep 4 - Sat, Sep 12
United Airlines Logo
8:10 am - 9:25 am
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NCE
16h 15m
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United Airlines Logo
6:40 am - 7:50 pm
NCE
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SFO
22h 10m
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$1,000United Airlines
Mon, Sep 14 - Mon, Sep 21
Air France Logo
12:00 pm - 2:20 pm
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BIQ
17h 20m
2 stops
Air France Logo
7:00 pm - 12:50 pm
BIQ
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SFO
26h 50m
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$1,060Air France
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 72 hours was to Paris, at $770 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 72 hours was $887.

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 $619 on average. Morning departures are around 40% cheaper than evening flights, on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to France is generally at night, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is $1,071.

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 $1,001, 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 $709 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are January and June, when the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,779 and $1,285 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 Tuesday 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 5 weeks before departure, which saves you about 32% 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$370
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 20% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 28% increase in price.
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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.
7.9
DeltaOverall score based on 8452 reviews
7.8Entertainment
8.1Boarding
7.2Food
8.5Crew
7.8Comfort
Airline reviews

While they turned off most cabin lights to allow people to sleep, I was bothered by how bright the side lights still were. It was still quite bright for me in a window seat, when I wish I could have slept!

10.0 ExcellentTeresa, Apr 2026
SMF - LAX
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While they turned off most cabin lights to allow people to sleep, I was bothered by how bright the side lights still were. It was still quite bright for me in a window seat, when I wish I could have slept!

Generally on time departures and arrivals, clean planes, sky miles membership provides great benefits (complimentary upgrades, etc).

N Everything was perfect from boarding to assistance to baggage in Tampa

Loved the crew! Sucks that we went from 1 hour and 8 minute layover to a 3 hour layover. But weather sucks like that.

Fast, lovely scenery, great info on the Delta flight screen about landmarks we were flying over. Great landing!

Long flight but comfortable and not freezing as I have experienced on Hawaiian flights to the islands. They gave us blankets just in case. Nice touch.

I took seat 15A in anticipation of window seat, there is no window.

Flight late, the waited for a long time for “personal” to arrive at gate to dock the plane in Rochester. So annoying. This flight was expected, why aren’t personel available for the jet bridge?

My recent experience was excellent on Delta! I flew with Delta Comfort and I was really comfortable in my seat. I enjoyed the in-flight service. The flight attendants were so friendly and hospitable. I love the snack on the flight as well. This was my first time flying on Delta and I will definitely consider flying with them again.

My flight was canceled on Sunday. Rebooking took three hours. Had to pay for accommodations another night. New flight was delayed for 5 hours, all that was sent was a 12 dollar food voucher, which doesn’t tell you how to use it. Then when we landed we had to sit on the plane for an hour before we could get off.

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

The flight crew was exceptionally friendly and helpful. Also the seats were comfortable and roomier than many other airlines.

The plane's pilots, including the captain himself, thanked me for the flight. I know it's just marketing, but it was really nice to see these people. It's a great idea. Airplane food is never "good," but the entire crew and flight organization were top-notch. I really liked Delta, and I think I've traveled all over the world, and that was something new for me. Maybe even the old planes, the B767, but next time I have a choice, Delta will be my first choice. Thank you, a satisfied passenger :)

Middle seats SUCK!!!! I paid more money than I should have because of your terrible site Kayak.com. I'll try to use your competitors going forward. I am so disappointed you would play off business class.com as business class seats

The boarding was efficient. The entertainment system was a bit unstable but Air France has a good selection of movies.

They lost my bag and I still have not received it

Communication on the delay, rebooking and how to get a hotel was poor. Mails, airport check-in and transfer desk said different things.

Not consistent with the food quality (I mean taste not freshness)

Food was really mediocre for premium economy in comparison to other airlines… the crew was nowhere to be found… 14 hour flight…

Worst airlines either. First leg was delayed because of crew not available. My connection was missed so they booked me automatically the next day! But, impossible to get anyone on site, web site does not let me access my reservation anymore, confirmed by useless agents over the phone. My 2-leg trip with part in business class arriving at 4:10pm ends up in an awful 3-leg arriving at 9pm the next day with no way to even choose the seats and of course at the very end of the plane. I can understand problems arrive but the way Air France handle it is just unacceptable. You are on your own. Apparently getting you to your destination is the only thing they consider their duty. The customer experience and fatigue is none of their concern. And I have a status with them. I will reconsider my priorities when flying with Air France and encourage everyone to do the same.

My service dog and I were asked to deplane just before they closed the door - clearly very last minute they couldn’t find the documentation that I have filled out many many times before that is for flying service animals. I purposely purchase 3seats (a whole row) since he is large and not all passengers want to sit next to a dog on a cross country flight. The plane departed with my husband on it!!! They made me fill out a hard copy of the same form and had to reschedule me on a later flight where they could find 3 seats together!! I’ve done this so many times before - clearly the error was on their part in a technology glitch - but really people - do better!! Very traumatic - and my husband had to wait for us when he landed ….so bad. Poor pup was confused and tired.

My flight time was changed without any notification to me which ruined my time sensitive plans so I ended up completely changing my travel plans and no reimbursement.

No screens or meal options. Freezing cold. Dirty seats. Left late.

I liked that my son and I were reseated next to each other (we had different bookings). I liked that it was a directg flight and mostly on time. I liked that you provided pillows and blankets. Flight attendants were generally courteous. The messaging through wifi did not work well. The food was not good. Seats are very narrow and I felt slightly claustraphobic in the window seat.

Some crew were unfriendly or in some cases just straight up rude.

Outstanding service, efficient & friendly crew, flight was safe, comfortable & on time

United Airline crews were very friendly and very attentive. 12 hours flight was gone like in a shorter one.

Flight itself excellent, but delayed so missed connection & got to destination 2 hrs later

Due to cancellation of connecting flight (Lufthansa) I didn’t fly with United

It was a red-eye, but the flight felt surprisingly quick. The seats were very comfortable, and that made resting much easier. I also want to thank the gentleman seated next to me, who graciously moved so my mom could sit beside me. We slept almost the entire way. The cabin crew was respectful in not disturbing us, while also being courteous and professional throughout. Thank you, United.

It’s a budget-friendly airline, so expect smaller meal and snack portions and no free alcohol to drink on international flights. Airline food is never exciting in economy class, so I always plan on taking my own food and snacks- and I don’t consume alcohol, so no complaints from me! Flight attendants were friendly, attentive, and helpful. The airplane was newer with USB a+c charging ports, massive infotainment screens, and a lot of entertainment media to choose from. The airplane seats are less padded than other airlines I’ve been to, but the benefit is that there was more legroom because of the thinner seat profiles. Honestly, more legroom gave me more comfort than having more padding on a seat (which just gets flattened over time and repeated use) Overall, I really liked my Condor experiences (4 different planes) from LAX-Frankfurt-Barcelona and back. I would not hesitate to fly with them in the future, if the prices are lower than other companies

They made us walk thru entire Frankfurt Airport, which at this age. With very less time, we had to run. It was unacceptable.

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

My flight was delayed twice. It finally left 24 hours later. In addition there were conflicting messages between kayak and condor that made the experience worse.

Upgraded to premium economy at the gate. Well worth it!

The flight was canceled and airlines did nothing to accommodate the passengers. After few hours they booked me randomly on a flight that had long layover and didn’t provide any compensation or effort to help. The crew was rude, no representation on the airport. Everything needs to be on call and agents there had no knowledge or control. For everything, they were like we can’t do it and you need to file a claim later. That was not helpful at all and will not make my travel experience any easier. Very disappointed in their service.

Great plane and flight attendants. The person next to me had a DISGUSTING smelling mouth and breath, so that was nasty to deal with the whole flight. Brush your teeth, people! Condor was amazing, though :-)

It would be nice to have a cleaner facility, it was hard to access it. It was always full of people working in that space. The covers and especially the matt of bad quality and old. Many times reused. I would not use it. Food: the bread rolls were old, and food had strange choices. Chicken was terrible.

There was some nice staff when I entered and left, but the thrre flight attendants who served us were very brusque and rude. I have celiac and when I checked in, I tried to find the option to make sure my meals (stick on a 10+ hour flight after a 3 hour flight and short layover) were gluten free because I didn’t have time to get anything. Couldn’t find the selection for it, and every part of the meal and purchase options were gluten, so I didn’t get to eat. During check in the allergies section should be easy to identify and check so this doesn’t happen. Having more options for gluten free at this time should be easy.

Didn’t like having to pay fir food and bring extremely delayed in departure. We waited at the gate and on the plane for about 2 hours which made the 8 hour flight even longer. The meal service wasn’t for 4 hours and we were so hungry that we ate everything even though id was not great. They were polite but we were not happy with the clientele, who were coughing a lot and seemed entitled with many crying children. I am not anti children, I have a lot of my own but I don’t think it is good to subject them snd others to such a ling flight when they are ill.

The French bee web site kept telling me my luggage was free when trying to attempt to buy it 48 hours in advance. When i check in the price is now double and the site said because I didn’t pay for the luggage. Very disappointing when explaining that to their customer service and showing screen shots where there site said it was free therefore not allowing me to pre purchase. Seems scammy and I was surprised after showing them the screen shots they did not reimburse me for the double charge. I would have gladly paid $70 but 140 was insane seeing how I did everything I was supposed to and their site was at fault.

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

Best price around. The food has gotten worse,,,might actually be better to board with one's own food... On time, professional staff at airport and on board.

I received an email and text message from French Bee less than 24 hours prior to my flight that there was a flight change. That flight change indicated that my flight had already left yet the message went out just under an hour before the new departure time. When calling French Bee staff (located in Texas so open at central time) they only said “sorry for the inconvenience “ and never offered or supplied information about a rebooking or what took place even when asked. They had a very blasé attitude about the entire situation. I had to buy a ticket on another airline because I was not told what was going on! A ticket to fly internationally on the same day!!!$$$$$$ so disappointing

The seating on my French Bee flight was exceedingly uncomfortable, resulting in significant discomfort. I experienced considerable pain in both my back and feet throughout the journey. food I would rate it below 0. Crew are professional. And most importantly we arrived safe.

Check in was in time. No free food. Not even water. Was asked to pay for water. Disgusting!

I know this is a stripped down airline but I didn’t expect it to be so difficult to avoid the “up charges.” I was naive when planning and checking in for my flight to Paris from Newark and they got me on the outrageous $90 in cabin carry on bag charge at the gate. But on my return flight I did everything possible to pay in advance (you have a short window to do this 48 hours before the flight departure) for that same in cabin bag so the charge would be $45 instead. It was not to be. In spite of a confirmation email that they had “added a service “ and the $45 carry on bag was accounted for, my boarding pass did not reflect that and I was charged the full amount at the gate. It adds insult to injury that the French Bee staff is gleeful when they are successfully working this nefarious up charging scam. They couldn’t care less about their customers. Very disappointed with this airline and will not be flying French Bee anytime in the future. Do NOT recommend.

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.

Overall impression - very bad. There is not even free water on the plane and the seats are so uncomfortable that after 7.5 hours of flight my back was just falling apart. Never pay extra for "Private" seats. It's just that part of the regular cabin is separated by curtains. This does not give any effect. Money for nothing.

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