Flights from SFO to CDG

2 airlines fly nonstop from San Francisco International Airport to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport. San Francisco International Airport (San Francisco) to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (Paris).

Distance
5,569 mi
Nonstop flight
Varies
Time difference
+9h
Nonstop airlines
2

Fares from SFO to CDG

Checking today’s fares with the airlines.

Nonstop flights

AirlineFromTo
United AirlinesSFO San Francisco International AirportCDG Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
Air FranceSFO San Francisco International AirportCDG Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport

Nonstop service as of October 2026. Airlines change schedules seasonally.

Getting from the airport into Paris

CDG

Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport

14 miles (23 km) from the city centre. 70.3 million passengers in 2024

HowRouteTimeCost
TrainRER B to Gare du Nord, Chatelet-les-Halles and other central stations, every 10 to 20 minutes (35 to 50 minutes)about 35mEUR 14 airport ticket
BusExpress line 9517 to the Saint-Denis Pleyel hubabout 30mEUR 2.05
TaxiTaxi with fixed fares to Right Bank or Left Bankabout 45mEUR 56 Right Bank, EUR 65 Left Bank

Before you go

US citizens need a valid passport, but no visa, for stays of up to 90 days in any 180-day period in the Schengen Area.

Paris is 9 hours ahead of San Francisco. Paris uses the euro (EUR).

Read the Paris guide: when to go, weather, airports and tips

Frequently asked questions

How long is the flight from SFO to CDG?

Nonstop flight times vary by airline and season; flights with a connection take longer.

Which airlines fly nonstop from SFO to CDG?

As of October 2026, United Airlines and Air France fly this route nonstop.

How far is CDG from SFO?

About 5,569 miles (8,963 km) between the airports.

What is the time difference?

Paris is 9 hours ahead of San Francisco.

Do I need a passport to fly to Paris?

US citizens need a valid passport, but no visa, for stays of up to 90 days in any 180-day period in the Schengen Area.

How do I get from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport into Paris?

RER B to Gare du Nord, Chatelet-les-Halles and other central stations, every 10 to 20 minutes (35 to 50 minutes), about 35 minutes, EUR 14 airport ticket.

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Sources

Information checked in October 2026. Schedules, fares and entry rules change, so confirm with the airline or the official source before you travel.