San Francisco to Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) (SFO–CDG) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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SFO–CDG is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Air France and United Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 5,569 miles in approximately 10h 45m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AF Air France Also: KL | 17 | 359, 77W | 10h40-10h50 | SkyTeam | KL | |
| UA United Airlines Also: AC, LX, SN | 7 | 777 | 10h45 | Star Alliance | AC, LX, SN |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Travel Essentials
SFO: PDT · CDG: CEST
When it's 6:00 PM in San Francisco, it's 3:00 AM (next day) in Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise).
US citizens enter France and the Schengen area visa-free for up to 90 days within any 180-day period. The EU's ETIAS travel authorization is expected to be required soon; register online before departure (€7, valid 3 years). Passport must be valid for at least 3 months beyond planned departure from the Schengen zone.No customs duty on personal items. EU duty-free limits apply on goods purchased outside the EU.
BART (Bay Area Rapid Transit) runs from downtown San Francisco (Embarcadero, Powell St.) to the SFO station and then a free AirTrain shuttle to all terminals (30–40 min from Embarcadero, $10.45). BART also connects Oakland and Berkeley; useful for East Bay travelers. Trains run from ~4am to midnight.Taxis from downtown San Francisco cost $40–60. Ride-hails (Uber, Lyft) pick up in the designated area in the garage and are often $30–50 depending on surge pricing. SamTrans buses serve Peninsula cities. Highway 101 and I-280 are heavily congested during commute hours; BART is faster than driving at those times.
RER B to central Paris (Gare du Nord 25 min, Châtelet 30 min) costs €11.80. Take the free CDGVAL train from T1 or T3 to the RER station at T2 first. Heavy luggage is awkward on this line during rush hour; some platforms have no escalators.Fixed taxis: €55 to Right Bank, €65 to Left Bank. Ride-hail (Uber) costs €40–65. Le Bus Direct coaches run to Montparnasse, Opéra, and the Eiffel Tower (€17, 45–70 min). Connecting to Gare de Lyon or Massy for TGV services is possible via RER B (Denfert-Rochereau transfer).
Temperate oceanic climate. Summers are warm (20–27°C) and mostly dry with occasional thunderstorm delays. Winters are cold and overcast (2–8°C) with frequent rain and periodic frost. Snow is rare but CDG briefly closes when it falls on an unprepared system. Fog is the primary winter flight disruption, particularly November through January.
Spring is mild and wet. Autumn is the most unpredictable season weather-wise. CDG is a major hub. Even moderate weather cascades across European connections. Pack a mid-weight jacket year-round. Summers are rarely hot enough for short sleeves in the evenings.
SFO–CDG Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from SFO to CDG
San Francisco International Airport (SFO) and Charles de Gaulle International Airport (CDG) are connected by nonstop service from Air France and United Airlines. With 52 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
SFO to CDG Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from SFO to CDG is about 10 hours 45 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 5,569 miles (8,963 km). There are approximately 52 weekly flights outbound and 59 return, totaling 111 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via London Heathrow, Seattle–Tacoma and Amsterdam. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.