Travelling from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG): what you need to know
Book a direct flight from San Diego International Airport to Charles de Gaulle Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 10 hours 40 minutes.
Paris is eight hours ahead of San Diego and follows the UTC+1 timezone.
Give yourself plenty of time to make your SAN to CDG flight. As a general rule, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You can expect longer queues in popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
Air France is your ticket to exploring Paris (and perhaps some other exciting corners of France!). Check out the direct flights from San Diego International Airport to Charles de Gaulle Airport offered by this airline.
The airline that tops the list for bookings on this route is Air France.
The carrier with the most consistent on-time arrival rate for SAN to CDG flights is Air France.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from San Diego International Airport to Charles de Gaulle Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or maybe even explore a new city along the way. Here's where you can stop between SAN and CDG:
Los Angeles International Airport
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport
London Heathrow Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Rs103,778 is currently the lowest price for a one-way San Diego International Airport to Charles de Gaulle Airport flight. Return flights start from Rs229,796. These fares may change based on availability.
It's usually smart to book in advance if you're looking for cheap tickets from SAN to CDG. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to the date of departure.
The cheapest month for flights from San Diego International Airport to Charles de Gaulle Airport is November. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfares if you have flexible travel dates.
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Handy information about San Diego International Airport (SAN)
SAN's address is Airport Drive.
When it comes to the on-time performance of San Diego International Airport, 71.38% of flights arrive within the scheduled timeframe.
San Diego International Airport is about 5 kilometres from central San Diego. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 10 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Planning to take public transport? Expect a journey time of around 20 minutes.
Booked an early flight from San Diego International Airport to Charles de Gaulle Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these stays near SAN:
Arriving at Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
If you're arriving on a late San Diego International Airport to Charles de Gaulle Airport flight, few things top the convenience of being close to the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting shortly after at one of these options near CDG:
Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up a Charles de Gaulle Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Alamo, Keddy By Europcar or Europcar and experience the lesser-explored corners of Paris and beyond.
To get the best deal, reserve your vehicle from Charles de Gaulle Airport around two weeks in advance.
Getting from Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) to central Paris
The address for CDG is 95711, Roissy Charles de Gaulle.
Charles de Gaulle Airport to the centre of Paris has a drive time of around 45 minutes. It's approximately 27 kilometres away.
Travelling to the centre by public transport will take you around 1 hour 15 minutes.
When to fly to Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
June is the most popular month for flights from San Diego International Airport to Charles de Gaulle Airport. To escape the crowds, head to Paris in January.
Lock in your flight from San Diego International Airport to Charles de Gaulle Airport for August if you'd like to go to Paris during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 13ºC and 29ºC.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from SAN to CDG in January. Temperatures average between -2ºC and 9ºC then.
Explore more of France
You've seen Paris, now it's time to discover more of France. Travel around 386 kilometres south-east to Lyon to tick off its popular sights. From Basilique Notre-Dame de Fourviere to Musée des Confluences and Vieux Lyon - Saint-Jean - Saint-Georges, your itinerary will be busy.
Around 338 kilometres south-west of Paris, Nantes is another favourite stop in France. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Chateau des Ducs de Bretagne, Les Machines de L'ile and Jardin des Plantes.