Flying from Paris to San Diego International Airport (SAN): What you need to know
Paris's main base, Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG), is where great travel stories take off. Explore your departure options from here for your flight from Paris to San Diego International Airport (SAN).
11 hours 30 minutes is the average duration of a direct Paris to San Diego International Airport flight.
San Diego is nine hours behind Paris. San Diego International Airport is located in San Diego, which operates on the UTC-8 timezone.
For hassle-free travel, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you'll have plenty of time to catch your flight from Paris to SAN.
You can expect longer queues in popular months such as July and other peak periods. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
Airports in Paris
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Reach your destination without the detour from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG). Direct flights from Paris to San Diego International Airport (SAN) can be booked from here.
You can get away on a direct flight from Paris to San Diego International Airport with Air France. This top carrier offers services from CDG.
Most travellers prefer to book seats with Air France between CDG and SAN.
Air France is the most punctual carrier. An exceptional 100.0% of its services on this route complete the journey on schedule.
Stopovers are the perfect opportunity to break up your trip and possibly even explore a different city. When searching for cheap flights from Paris to SAN leaving from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG), deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to discover where you can stop along the way. Here's where you could connect through:
Denver International Airport (DEN)
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
Travelling from central Paris to CDG takes around 35 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or get a taxi, you'll cover the 26 kilometres in 35 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Booked an early flight from Paris to San Diego International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by staying at one of these hotels close to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport:
65% of flights taking off from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport land at their destination on schedule.
You'll find CDG at 95711, Roissy Charles de Gaulle.
Paris Orly Airport (ORY)
Break up your flight from Paris to San Diego International Airport with a stop at London Heathrow Airport (LHR). A main stopover between Paris Orly Airport and SAN, it's the perfect opportunity to relax before the next leg of your journey.
ORY is around 14 kilometres from central Paris. It'll take 25 minutes or so to get to the airport driving from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 40 minutes.
Want to enjoy an extra night away before catching your Paris to SAN flight? Relax in a hotel near Paris Orly Airport before your trip officially starts. These stays are expecting you:
Flights from Paris Orly Airport are known for their punctuality, with 80% of them touching down as expected.
You'll find ORY at 94396 Orly Aérogare.
Paris Beauvais-Tille Airport (BVA)
The journey to BVA from the centre of Paris is around 1 hour 15 minutes by public transport. If you prefer to travel by car, it'll take you roughly 1 hour 15 minutes to cover the 88 kilometres or so.
Make catching an early Paris to San Diego International Airport flight the easiest part of your trip. Book a room at one of these hotels close to Paris Beauvais-Tille Airport and head to your check-in counter without rushing:
Flights that depart from BVA arrive at their final stop within the scheduled time frame 71% of the time.
The address of Paris Beauvais-Tille Airport is Tille 60000, Beauvais.
About San Diego International Airport (SAN)
Have a late flight from Paris to San Diego International Airport? Don't let it stretch your travel day into tomorrow. Stay at one of these hotels near SAN and turn out the lights sooner:
Lock in the best rate by reserving your vehicle around two weeks before your Paris to San Diego International Airport flight.
The address for SAN is N Harbour Dr.
Getting from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to central San Diego
From San Diego International Airport, central San Diego is around 5 kilometres away. It takes about 15 minutes to get to the city centre by car.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey of around 25 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Paris to San Diego International Airport (SAN)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Paris to San Diego International Airport is R 6,014. For a return flight on this route, the best price is R 10,721. Depending on when you book and the availability, these fares may change.
To find cheap flights from Paris to SAN, book in advance. Airlines typically offer the most competitive fares when tickets are first released.
The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest Paris to San Diego International Airport tickets throughout the month. It's an easy way to snap up a bargain if your trip dates are flexible.
You don't need to search every day to find out if prices have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment a new deal shows up on plane tickets from Paris to SAN.
Filters make it easier to save some cash on your flight from Paris to San Diego International Airport. Pick the flight times, carriers and stops that check all your boxes. Then sort the results by 'Cheapest' to find the best price quickly.
The best time to fly from Paris to San Diego International Airport (SAN)
July is when most people book flights from Paris to San Diego International Airport (SAN). Plan your visit to San Diego in December if you'd rather avoid peak season.
The warmest month in San Diego is August, with temperatures ranging between 16ºC (61ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF). Book your Paris to SAN plane ticket then if that's your idea of comfortable weather.
If you want cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Paris to San Diego International Airport in February when temperatures are between 8ºC (46ºF) and 22ºC (72ºF).
More about San Diego
When it comes to searching for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the top stays in San Diego right here. Check out these options as soon as you've locked in your flight from Paris to San Diego International Airport:
Every great adventure has to include some sightseeing. San Diego Zoo, San Diego Balboa Park and USS Midway Museum are essential stops on your San Diego itinerary.
Explore more of the United States
You've done San Diego, now it's time to discover more of the United States. Travel around 177 kilometres northwest to Los Angeles to tick off its must-visit sights. From Hollywood Sign to Universal Studios Hollywood and Hollywood Bowl, there's plenty to keep you busy.
Long Beach is another sought-after destination in the United States and is around 145 kilometres northwest of San Diego. No journey is complete without a visit to The Queen Mary, Museum of Latin American Art (MOLAA) and Long Beach Lighthouse.