Paris (CDG) to San Francisco (SFO) flights

An economy award from Paris (CDG) to San Francisco (SFO) starts at 15,000 miles one way with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club on Air France, plus taxes and fees from $260.44. 2 airlines fly nonstop from Paris (CDG) to San Francisco (SFO): 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 48 ways to fly it with one stop, through London, Dublin and Calgary and more.
How many miles CDG to SFO 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.
| Program | Economy | Taxes and fees |
|---|---|---|
| Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubOn Air France | 15,000β25,000 | $260.44β527.81 |
| Air France-KLM Flying BlueOn Air France | 25,000β50,000 | $298.84β721.21 |
| ANA Mileage ClubOn United Airlines | 27,500 | $125.44β243.41 |
| Avianca LifeMilesOn United Airlines | 30,000 | $150.44β268.41 |
| Singapore Airlines KrisFlyerOn United Airlines | 32,500 | $125.44β243.41 |
| EVA Air Infinity MileageLandsOn United Airlines | 34,000 | $125.44β243.41 |
| JAL Mileage BankOn Air France | 37,000 | $125.44β217.81 |
| Emirates SkywardsOn United Airlines | 38,000 | $125.44β593.41 |
| SAS EuroBonusOn Air France | 42,000 | $175.84β324.21 |
| Air Canada AeroplanOn United Airlines | 42,500 | $176.84β294.81 |
| Qantas Frequent FlyerOn Air France | 43,500 | $165.44β467.81 |
| TAP Miles&GoOn United Airlines | 50,000 | $170.24β288.21 |
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 PricerAirlines flying nonstop from CDG to SFO
- Air FranceSkyTeam Β· bookable with 9 programsWho books it

- United AirlinesStar Alliance Β· bookable with 13 programsWho books it

Book CDG to SFO with points
Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.
- Singapore Airlines KrisFlyerBooks Air France, United Airlines
- Aeromexico RewardsBooks Air France
- Air Canada AeroplanBooks United Airlines
- Air France-KLM Flying BlueBooks Air France
- Air New Zealand AirpointsBooks United Airlines
- ANA Mileage ClubBooks United Airlines
- Avianca LifeMilesBooks United Airlines
- China Eastern Eastern MilesBooks Air France
- Delta SkyMilesBooks Air France
- Emirates SkywardsBooks United Airlines
- EVA Air Infinity MileageLandsBooks United Airlines
- Garuda Indonesia GarudaMilesBooks Air France
- JetBlue TrueBlueBooks United Airlines
- Korean Air SKYPASSBooks Air France
- Lufthansa Miles & MoreBooks United Airlines
- SAS EuroBonusBooks Air France
- TAP Miles&GoBooks United Airlines
- Thai Royal Orchid PlusBooks United Airlines
- Turkish Airlines Miles&SmilesBooks United Airlines
- United MileagePlusBooks United Airlines
- Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubBooks Air France
CDG to SFO with one stop
48 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via London (LHR)British Airways the whole way





- Via Dublin (DUB)Aer Lingus the whole way



- Via Calgary (YYC)WestJet the whole way



- Via Salt Lake City (SLC)Delta Air Lines the whole way




- Via Seattle (SEA)Delta Air Lines and Alaska Airlines the whole way






- Via Amsterdam (AMS)KLM the whole way




- Via Vancouver (YVR)Air France, then Air Canada, United Airlines and 1 more




- Via Minneapolis (MSP)Delta Air Lines the whole way





- Via Denver (DEN)United Airlines the whole way





- Via Las Vegas (LAS)Air France and Delta Air Lines, then Alaska Airlines, Frontier Airlines and 2 more



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- Via Frankfurt (FRA)Lufthansa and Condor the whole way

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- Via Montreal (YUL)Air Canada the whole way





- Via Chicago (ORD)American Airlines and United Airlines the whole way





- Via Los Angeles (LAX)Delta Air Lines the whole way




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- Via Toronto (YYZ)Air Canada the whole way






CDG to SFO: common questions
How many miles does CDG to SFO cost?
In economy it starts at 15,000 miles one way with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club on Air France, plus taxes and fees from $260.44. Next cheapest: Air France-KLM Flying Blue (25,000β50,000), 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 CDG to SFO?
Air France (SkyTeam) and United Airlines (Star Alliance) fly nonstop from Paris (CDG) to San Francisco (SFO).
How far is Paris from San Francisco by plane?
Paris (CDG) and San Francisco (SFO) 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 CDG to SFO 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 Paris and San Francisco?
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.








