Cheap Flights from San Francisco to Paris
Cheap Flights from San Francisco to Paris
Looking for cheap flights from San Francisco to Paris? PointsYeah scans award availability across major airline and bank transfer programs in one place, so travelers can compare the lowest points and cash routes faster. Instead of searching each airline separately, users can see pricing from programs like Chase, Amex, Capital One, Citi, and Bilt side by side.
Award prices from San Francisco to Paris vary by season, cabin, and date, but available award flights can start around 6,851–13,000 points one way, with premium cabins available at higher mileage levels. The live search above allows filtering by cabin, airline, stops, or maximum points to find the best award flights from San Francisco to Paris for specific travel dates.
2026-11-15
SFO - CDG
Economy | 1 Stop | 4 left
From 6,851 Pts + $343.3
2026-11-16
SFO - CDG
Economy | 1 Stop | 2 left
From 6,851 Pts + $343.3
2026-12-02
SFO - CDG
Economy | 1 Stop | 5 left
From 13,000 Pts + $181.8
2026-12-02
SFO - CDG
Economy | 1 Stop | 4 left
From 13,000 Pts + $181.8
2026-12-02
SFO - CDG
Economy | 1 Stop | 4 left
From 13,000 Pts + $181.8
2026-12-02
SFO - CDG
Economy | 1 Stop | 6 left
From 13,000 Pts + $182.3
San Francisco to Paris flight facts
Distance
5,573 mi
8,970 km in a straight line
Estimated flight time
about 11h 45m
In the air, for the straight-line distance
Time difference
+9h
Paris is 9 hours ahead of San Francisco.
Airports in San Francisco
SFO · San Francisco Intl
Airports in Paris
CDG · Charles de Gaulle Intl
ORY · Paris-Orly
Nearby airport alternatives
Flights Oakland - Paris · Oakland is 11 mi from San Francisco
Flights San Jose - Paris · San Jose is 30 mi from San Francisco
Flights Sacramento - Paris · Sacramento is 86 mi from San Francisco
Flights San Francisco - Brussels · Brussels is 167 mi from Paris
Premium cabin flights from San Francisco to Paris
Premium cabin
2026-11-06
SFO - CDG
Business | 1 Stop
From 57,500 Pts + $5.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-05
SFO - CDG
Business | 2 Stops
From 57,500 Pts + $25
Premium cabin
2026-11-05
SFO - CDG
Business | 1 Stop | 2 left
From 70,000 Pts + $25.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-06
SFO - CDG
Business | 1 Stop | 1 left
From 70,000 Pts + $25.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-07
SFO - CDG
Business | 1 Stop | 2 left
From 70,000 Pts + $25.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-05
SFO - CDG
Business | 2 Stops | 4 left
From 85,000 Pts + $25.6
Selected hotels for your next stay
Paris (France)
Hotel Norman Paris(SLH)
From 120,000 Pts or $438
Paris (France)
Sax Paris, LXR Hotels & Resorts
From 120,000 Pts or $596
Paris (France)
Grand Powers, an SLH Hotel
From 120,000 Pts or $576
Frequently Asked Questions
The cheapest route from San Francisco to Paris depends on award space, transfer bonuses, and travel dates. PointsYeah compares bank and airline programs in one place so you can find the best points and cash combinations faster.
Yes. Transferable points from Chase, Amex, Capital One, Citi, and Bilt can often be moved to airline partners for flights from San Francisco to Paris.
Yes. Searching metro codes when available helps compare nearby airport combinations for flights from San Francisco to Paris.
San Francisco and Paris are about 5,573 miles (8,970 km) apart in a straight line.
Flying the 5,573-mile straight-line distance takes about 11h 45m in the air, estimated from typical cruising speed. Actual travel time depends on the routing; itineraries with connections take longer.
Paris is 9 hours ahead of San Francisco.
Departures from San Francisco: San Francisco Intl (SFO). Arrivals in Paris: Charles de Gaulle Intl (CDG), Paris-Orly (ORY).
Travelers searching this route also look at other popular routes into Paris, plus the return trip when we track it. Fares and award space change daily.
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