United States to France Β· 5,571 miles (8,965 km)

San Francisco (SFO) to Paris (CDG) flights

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15,000 milesCheapest economy award, one way, with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club

An economy award from San Francisco (SFO) to Paris (CDG) starts at 15,000 miles one way with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club on Air France, plus taxes and fees from $140.60. 2 airlines fly nonstop from San Francisco (SFO) to Paris (CDG): Air France and United Airlines. The two airports are 5,571 miles (8,965 km) apart. Air France is in SkyTeam and United Airlines is in Star Alliance. There are also 49 ways to fly it with one stop, through London, Dublin and Calgary and more.

How many miles SFO to CDG costs

Economy, one way, on the nonstop flights, from the Award Flight Pricer's award charts. Ranges run off-peak to peak; "from" is the floor of a dynamic price.

ProgramEconomyTaxes and fees
Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubOn Air France15,000–25,000$140.60–315.60
Air France-KLM Flying BlueOn Air France25,000–50,000$204–508.50
ANA Mileage ClubOn United Airlines27,500$5.60
Avianca LifeMilesOn United Airlines30,000$54
Singapore Airlines KrisFlyerOn United Airlines32,500$5.60
EVA Air Infinity MileageLandsOn United Airlines34,000$5.60
JAL Mileage BankOn Air France37,000$5.60
Emirates SkywardsOn United Airlines38,000$5.60–355.60
SAS EuroBonusOn Air France42,000$56–112
Air Canada AeroplanOn United Airlines42,500$71.61–80.61
Qantas Frequent FlyerOn Air France43,500$45.60–255.60
TAP Miles&GoOn United Airlines50,000$50.40

Business and first class prices, and 3 more programs, are in the Award Flight Pricer. Chart prices need award space on your date, so search it before you transfer points.

Compare every program in the Award Flight Pricer

Airlines flying nonstop from SFO to CDG

  • Air France logo
    Air FranceSkyTeam Β· bookable with 9 programsWho books it
  • United Airlines logo
    United AirlinesStar Alliance Β· bookable with 13 programsWho books it

Book SFO to CDG with points

Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.

SFO to CDG with one stop

49 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.

  • Via London (LHR)British Airways the whole way
    British Airways logo
    United Airlines logo
    Virgin Atlantic logo
    Air France logo
    British Airways logo
  • Via Dublin (DUB)Aer Lingus the whole way
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    Air France logo
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  • Via Calgary (YYC)WestJet the whole way
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    WestJet logo
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  • Via Salt Lake City (SLC)Delta Air Lines the whole way
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    United Airlines logo
    Frontier Airlines logo
    Delta Air Lines logo
  • Via Seattle (SEA)Alaska Airlines and Delta Air Lines the whole way
    Alaska Airlines logo
    Delta Air Lines logo
    United Airlines logo
    Air France logo
    Delta Air Lines logo
    Alaska Airlines logo
  • Via Amsterdam (AMS)KLM the whole way
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    United Airlines logo
    Air France logo
    KLM logo
  • Via Vancouver (YVR)Air Canada, United Airlines and 1 more, then Air France
    Air Canada logo
    United Airlines logo
    Flair Airlines logo
    Air France logo
  • Via Minneapolis (MSP)Delta Air Lines the whole way
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    Sun Country Airlines logo
    United Airlines logo
    Air France logo
    Delta Air Lines logo
  • Via Denver (DEN)United Airlines the whole way
    Frontier Airlines logo
    United Airlines logo
    Southwest Airlines logo
    Air France logo
    United Airlines logo
  • Via Las Vegas (LAS)Alaska Airlines, Frontier Airlines and 2 more, then Air France and Delta Air Lines
    Alaska Airlines logo
    Frontier Airlines logo
    United Airlines logo
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    Air France logo
    Delta Air Lines logo
  • Via Frankfurt (FRA)Lufthansa and Condor the whole way
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    United Airlines logo
    Condor logo
    Air France logo
    Lufthansa logo
    Condor logo
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  • Via Montreal (YUL)Air Canada the whole way
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    United Airlines logo
    Air Canada logo
    Air France logo
    Air Transat logo
  • Via Chicago (ORD)American Airlines and United Airlines the whole way
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    United Airlines logo
    Aer Lingus logo
    American Airlines logo
    Air France logo
    United Airlines logo
  • Via Los Angeles (LAX)Delta Air Lines the whole way
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    Alaska Airlines logo
    Delta Air Lines logo
    +3
    Air France logo
    Delta Air Lines logo
    Air Tahiti Nui logo
  • Via Toronto (YYZ)Air Canada the whole way
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    United Airlines logo
    Porter Airlines logo
    Air Canada logo
    Air France logo
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See all 49 in Routes

SFO to CDG: common questions

How many miles does SFO to CDG cost?

In economy it starts at 15,000 miles one way with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club on Air France, plus taxes and fees from $140.60. Next cheapest: Air France-KLM Flying Blue (25,000–50,000), ANA Mileage Club (27,500) and Avianca LifeMiles (30,000). These are award chart prices from the Award Flight Pricer. Programs that price dynamically can cost more on busy dates, so check yours before you transfer points. Business and first class prices are in the pricer too.

Which airlines fly nonstop from SFO to CDG?

Air France (SkyTeam) and United Airlines (Star Alliance) fly nonstop from San Francisco (SFO) to Paris (CDG).

How far is San Francisco from Paris by plane?

San Francisco (SFO) and Paris (CDG) are 5,571 miles (8,965 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.

Which points programs can book SFO to CDG award flights?

21 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer, Aeromexico Rewards, Air Canada Aeroplan, Air France-KLM Flying Blue, Air New Zealand Airpoints, ANA Mileage Club, Avianca LifeMiles, China Eastern Eastern Miles and 13 more. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.

Where can I connect between San Francisco and Paris?

The most direct connections are through London (LHR), Dublin (DUB), Calgary (YYC), Salt Lake City (SLC) and Seattle (SEA). On 34 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example British Airways through London.

More routes

Routes are scheduled nonstop flights. The route data is refreshed monthly; this list was last checked November 11, 2026. Seasonal routes and new launches can be missing or end early, so confirm with the airline before you book. Distances are great-circle, the shortest path between the two airports.