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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$590
Nice
Nice1 stop$716
Marseille
Marseille2 stops$633
Lyon
Lyon2 stops$541
Toulouse
Toulouse1 stop$593
Bordeaux
Bordeaux2 stops$657
Nantes
Nantes1 stop$592
Biarritz
Biarritz1 stop$945
Montpellier
Montpellier2 stops$1,013
Strasbourg
Strasbourg2 stops$1,090
Lourdes
Lourdes2 stops$949
Ajaccio
Ajaccio2 stops$1,010
Figari
Figari2 stops$1,069
Bastia
Bastia1 stop$910
Rennes
Rennes1 stop$1,007
Brest
Brest1 stop$833
Lille
Lille3 stops$955
Pau
Pau1 stop$1,157
Paris
Paris2 stops$590
Nice
Nice1 stop$716
Marseille
Marseille2 stops$633
Lyon
Lyon2 stops$541
Toulouse
Toulouse1 stop$593
Bordeaux
Bordeaux2 stops$657
Nantes
Nantes1 stop$592
Biarritz
Biarritz1 stop$945
Montpellier
Montpellier2 stops$1,013
Strasbourg
Strasbourg2 stops$1,090
Lourdes
Lourdes2 stops$949
Ajaccio
Ajaccio2 stops$1,010
Figari
Figari2 stops$1,069
Bastia
Bastia1 stop$910
Rennes
Rennes1 stop$1,007
Brest
Brest1 stop$833
Lille
Lille3 stops$955
Pau
Pau1 stop$1,157

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.
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Recent round-trip flight deals from San Francisco to France

Mon, Oct 6 - Mon, Oct 13
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6:30 am - 4:40 pmSFO-LYS
25h 10m2 stops
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11:25 pm - 4:00 pmLYS-SFO
25h 35m2 stops
Mon, Oct 13 - Mon, Oct 20
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8:30 am - 4:40 pmSFO-LYS
23h 10m2 stops
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11:25 pm - 12:40 pmLYS-SFO
22h 15m2 stops
Sat, Sep 6 - Wed, Sep 10
French Bee Logo
4:05 pm - 11:55 amSFO-ORY
10h 50mnonstop
French Bee Logo
6:30 pm - 8:50 pmORY-SFO
11h 20mnonstop
$591French Bee
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Mon, Sep 8 - Sat, Sep 13
French Bee Logo
8:30 pm - 4:20 pmSFO-ORY
10h 50mnonstop
French Bee Logo
11:30 am - 1:50 pmORY-SFO
11h 20mnonstop
$594French Bee
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Tue, Oct 7 - Fri, Nov 21
United Airlines Logo
11:40 am - 8:25 amSFO-TLS
35h 45m1 stop
United Airlines Logo
6:25 am - 8:10 pmTLS-SFO
22h 45m1 stop
$620United Airlines
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Sun, Oct 19 - Tue, Nov 4
United Airlines Logo
9:05 pm - 9:40 pmSFO-MRS
15h 35m1 stop
United Airlines Logo
6:40 am - 3:55 pmMRS-SFO
18h 15m1 stop
$643United Airlines
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Fri, Sep 12 - Thu, Oct 2
Delta Logo
10:55 pm - 8:15 amSFO-NCE
24h 20m1 stop
Delta Logo
2:00 pm - 1:21 amNCE-SFO
20h 21m1 stop
$797Delta
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Sun, Sep 28 - Mon, Oct 20
Delta Logo
9:54 am - 2:00 pmSFO-TLS
19h 06m2 stops
Delta Logo
1:50 pm - 12:50 pmTLS-SFO
32h 00m1 stop
$848Delta
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Sun, Sep 28 - Sun, Oct 5
Air France Logo
3:05 pm - 3:20 pmSFO-MRS
15h 15m1 stop
Air France Logo
6:00 am - 12:50 pmMRS-SFO
15h 50m1 stop
$892Air France
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Mon, Sep 15 - Fri, Sep 26
Air France Logo
3:05 pm - 8:55 pmSFO-BOD
20h 50m1 stop
Air France Logo
6:00 am - 12:50 pmBOD-SFO
15h 50m1 stop
$1,031Air France
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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 $536 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 $663.

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 $1,657, 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 February, when tickets cost $670 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and June, when the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,279 and $1,221 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 Wednesday and more expensive on a Saturday. On your return trip to San Francisco, you should consider flying back on a Thursday, and avoid Saturdays 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 3 weeks before departure, which saves you about 24% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 6 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight$253
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 15% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 37% increase in price.
Flight from San Francisco to Paris Charles de Gaulle 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.

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

    The cheapest time of day to fly to France is generally in the morning, when round-trip flights cost $612 on average. Morning departures are around 43% 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 $1,141.

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 7976 reviews
8.5Crew
7.3Food
7.9Entertainment
8.2Boarding
7.9Comfort
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My husband upgraded our seats and I don't know if it was due to the type of planet was or if they didn't upgrade our seats. We were supposed to be in I believe comfort seats and they were just as tight as any other seat- no leg room and we are very tall people but at least it wasn't extremely cold. My husband did put in a complaint about our seating because he paid extra and if we would have known that the space and the tightness would have been the same, we just would have gotten the emergency row emergency row seats that we normally get. We love Delta but both our flights coming home we're not good. Oh I forgot to mention that on our flight to Hawaii our luggage wheels got broke and we had to purse new luggage on vacation then we never had this problem so we didn't know protocol and reported it after we got home only for them to tell is we only had 24hrs to report the damage. Not sure what was going on with Delta this vacation trip.

4.0 OkayMrs., Jul 2025LAX - RDU
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My husband upgraded our seats and I don't know if it was due to the type of planet was or if they didn't upgrade our seats. We were supposed to be in I believe comfort seats and they were just as tight as any other seat- no leg room and we are very tall people but at least it wasn't extremely cold. My husband did put in a complaint about our seating because he paid extra and if we would have known that the space and the tightness would have been the same, we just would have gotten the emergency row emergency row seats that we normally get. We love Delta but both our flights coming home we're not good. Oh I forgot to mention that on our flight to Hawaii our luggage wheels got broke and we had to purse new luggage on vacation then we never had this problem so we didn't know protocol and reported it after we got home only for them to tell is we only had 24hrs to report the damage. Not sure what was going on with Delta this vacation trip.

Crew was excellent. Comfort seats not as nice as other kinds of planes.

It was a great flight and the stewards and stewardess were all kind and accommodating!! The seats were comfortable and entertainment screen excellent!

There are 4 flights in consecutive gates with about the same departure time. Two flights were boarding at the same time. One was delayed or boarding would be happening at the same time. I am not sure what Delta and LAX need to do to have a better layout at the end of Terminal 2

There was a security issue at the airport and we were unable to land. We circled endlessly and then landed at another airfield for fuel. We then circled the airport again, almost landed but didn’t fully touch down before circling again. I am thankful to the crew for keeping us safe- the issue was the airline and staff at the airport getting us seats on our connecting flights. That part was hours of searching for someone and getting in double my steps.

Most aspects were good however if they assign boarding zones they ought to enforce them or why bother? My luggage from SAN-JFK-MAD was lost in NY so I without my main bag for two days upon arrival in Spain. They were helpful in tracking it and eventually delivered it to my hotel. The flub was because of a delay upon arrival in NYC. I had booked 2 1/2 hours between flights but we had to hold on the taxiway for an hour after landing while waiting for a clear gate which likely caused the baggage error.

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

It would be nice if was given wires ear buds. Overall was a good experience was able to sleep on the plane

737-800 in first class was pretty dumpy. Seat had an uncomfortable angle, storage under the seat was blocked so even my very modest backpack didn't fit, power outlet was flaky. Weird tiny seat pockets that couldn't hold a gallon ziploc bag, emesis bag missing, etc. etc. No in-flight service due to turbulence. Crew was excellent, boarding was smooth despite a full flight.

Delta flight was on time, seats were comfortable, and crew was nice.

I don't understand the concept of paying to get your personal luggage onboard and then asked to check it in.... either sell the space or don't, its a hassle to carry those all through the airport just to make a check in at the last minute.

The food was great and the service and attitude was amazing!!

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

Old airplanes small seats expensive tickets, not as expected overall and not comfortable according to the price

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.

My experience was good overall, the quality of the food really decreased! There used to be a choice between meat and fish now it’s between chicken and pasta! In the choices of entertainment meditation has been added which is very good. Soft chair workout to improve blood circulation and avoid phlebitis should be added.

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.

Much better than the major US Carriers especially in Biz Class.

I wish that the meal included a vegetable or even a salad instead of couscous! Why serve chicken with rice AND couscous? Service was good overall though a bit lacking in friendliness. Usually on air france I've been offered a glass of champagne before dinner, wine with dinner, and a digestif after dinner. We were only offered wine this time!

Will not recommend SAS for business travel. Food was so-so. Service was very good. First leg was very good. Second leg from Copenhagen to Barcelona was terrible. We paid a LOT for business class and to have seats worse than most coach seats with no entertainment and no charging available for 1/3rd of the whole trip was not acceptable. Very disappointing. I thought they were coming back in the U.S. with style, NOT YET.

I do not have a problem with the airline but both my two suitcases that were supposed to go from Hawaii to Copenhagen didn’t get on the plane in Seattle. I arrive on Monday the 21st at 10:30 in the morning. I did not get my two suitcases before Friday late afternoon that is unacceptable.

No choice of food. Needed to pay more even for a can of coke!!!

The seats were really close together and hard to get comfortable. The food was okay. The cheese was amazing! I loved the cold towels they gave us.

When my flight was changed from delays they were quick to rebook me.

I really enjoyed how clean and big the aircraft was, as well as how friendly the crew was.

Airline left me stranded in the U.S. gave me an unrequested refund of 40% of booking and canceled my trip back! When I asked why, the said “we don’t have to tell you why”. “But you can rebook”. Never again! Paid 2x and rebooked on Austrian. What a joke!

Painful seats for a 10 hour flight. There’s a very hard flat board in the seat that goes up to half the back and after 7 hours it gets impossible to find the right position to avoid the pain.

I paid for the seat with more leg room but on the day of my departure my seat was changed. I brought it to the airline costumer service and he was able to change it back. The person sitting next to me had the same exact issue.

Great experience. Typically do klm to Amsterdam but may start taking this flight in future - greatxexperience.

From the first moment you interact with United Airlines, you can expect nothing less but extreme frustration. The baggage handler at the bag drop seems completely unbothered by the presence of customers waiting in line. No help was extended to load the baggage whatsoever. And if any of your bags is overweight by 0.01 pound they will make you re-distribute everything in your suitcase just to play power trip. When it was time to board no help was extended to customers to locate their seats. Moreover. It was a chaotic mess at the gate when it was unclear who should board first and everyone just bunched up, trying to get on the plane. I am sure the crew was doing their best to perform their jobs while being paid their wages however it shouldn’t be that hard to smile once or twice when you’re in the business if serving customers. It is a shame for the United States of America to have a flagship carrier of such low caliber. Our flight was also delayed by about an hour and a half due to further delays prior to our inbound flight. Being someone who has travelled for both business and leisure in Asia, Europe, and South America I have never experienced such poor quality of service.

The pilots were late and it made us 1 hour late. The meat was tough and bok choy was also tough.

Stuck on tarmac for two hours plus a 5.5 hour flight. Rude flight attendant. And no meals, not even for purchase!

I learned that seating towards the end of plane that a line forms for the restroom and people use your chair as a hand railing, bumping your seat consistently. I was seated in the aisle. I think that next time if I am towards the back row I would want to sit in the middle or window seat.

The best airline I have ever travel , really good customer service, attention and service !!

Everything was great. Only thing that could’ve made it better was buy on board options for hot food, but the snacks were decent. The flight attendants were great. I had no complaints. I was able to make it to my destination safely

Horrific. They missed my connecting flight to San Diego. I didn’t get there until Monday at 9am when I had a mandatory court settlement conference scheduled at 6am since we had parties on the east coast. This caused many issues. All because United apparently forgot to hold the doors open until my flight landed that only had a 10 minute delay. This was the last flight to Southern California. So I couldn’t even rent a car to finish the trip. United cannot be trusted when traveling on specific days and times since weather didn’t have anything to do with the delays.

Very comfortable (upgraded to business class). The audio on my screen didn’t work, but I managed to play the audio through my phone while watching the screen.

Flight was late as pilot crew had to land at different airport in their previous flight. Passengers boarded and had to wait for pilots inside plane. Series of incomplete and unnecessary announcements by an annoying voice, rather than complete, informative announcements.

Breakfast was not loaded at SFO due to catering company change. Seems like a major airline at a major hub would have thought of something else or warned passengers to pick up food before boarding a 3 hour flight.

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.

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...

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