Travelling from Paris to San Diego: what you need to know
Organising your flight from Paris to San Diego begins with finding the most convenient airport to start your journey. Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG), Paris Orly Airport (ORY) and Paris Beauvais Airport (BVA) are the main terminals in Paris.
San Diego International Airport (SAN) is where you'll be arriving in San Diego.
The average duration of a direct Paris to San Diego flight is 11 hours 30 minutes.
San Diego's timezone is UTC-8, making San Diego nine hours behind Paris.
To ensure you make it on your Paris to San Diego flight, leave enough time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Travelling over a peak time like July? School holidays and other high seasons can mean longer lines at check-in and security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
How to find the cheapest flights from Paris to San Diego
To find cheap Paris to San Diego flights, book as early as you can. Airlines usually offer their most competitively priced fares when flights first go on sale.
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Flying from Paris
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
You can catch a direct flight from Paris to San Diego leaving from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG). Begin your trip at CDG and end it at San Diego International Airport (SAN).
Check out the deals with Air France. This airline offers direct Paris to San Diego plane tickets from CDG.
Consider adding a stopover to possibly find a cheaper Paris to San Diego flight. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for departures from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport. Take a break (and maybe save some cash) by stopping at one of these popular airports:
Denver International Airport (DEN)
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
Located around 23 kilometres from central Paris, CDG can be reached in about 35 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey by public transport takes roughly 35 minutes.
Want a leisurely start to your journey? Stay near Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport. Whether you're catching an early flight from Paris to San Diego or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are just the thing:
When it comes to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport's on-time performance, 64% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
You'll find CDG at 95711, Roissy Charles de Gaulle.
Paris Orly Airport (ORY)
Break up your Paris to San Diego flight with a stop at London Heathrow Airport (LHR). A main stopover between Paris Orly Airport and San Diego, it's the perfect opportunity to relax before the next leg of your journey.
You can reach ORY from the centre of Paris in about 25 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The ride by public transport takes roughly 40 minutes to travel the 14 kilometres or so.
You're off on holiday, so why not spend another night away? Consider staying at one of these hotels near Paris Orly Airport the day before your flight from Paris to San Diego:
Paris Orly Airport has an on-time performance rate of 79%. This figure highlights how often flights that depart from this airport make it to their destination on time.
The address for ORY is 94396 Orly Aérogare.
Paris Beauvais Airport (BVA)
BVA is around 72 kilometres from central Paris. The drive from the city centre to the terminal takes about 1 hour 15 minutes. If you're planning to take public transport, expect a journey time of around 1 hour 15 minutes.
Sleep a little longer, move a little slower, and still make your Paris to San Diego flight without having to rush. These hotels near Paris Beauvais Airport make it a breeze to get to the terminal if you're flying out early:
Airports have an on-time performance rating that measures how often flights get to their destinations as expected. At BVA, that rate is 71%.
The address of Paris Beauvais Airport is Tille 60000, Beauvais.
Arriving in San Diego
San Diego International Airport (SAN)
San Diego International Airport (SAN) is approximately 5 kilometres from central San Diego. If you're catching a taxi or a ride-share, the drive takes roughly 15 minutes.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 25 minutes.
If you have a late flight from Paris to San Diego, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing not long after at one of these hotels near SAN:
Travel at your own speed with a San Diego International Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Thrifty, Dollar or Budget and discover more of San Diego and beyond.
To get the lowest price, book your ride from San Diego International Airport around two weeks ahead of your Paris to San Diego flight.
You'll find SAN at N Harbour Dr.
McClellan-Palomar Airport (CLD)
McClellan-Palomar Airport (CLD) is roughly 48 kilometres from the centre of San Diego. Once you've hopped off your flight from Paris to San Diego, it takes approximately 35 minutes to get to the heart of the city in a taxi or ride-share.
The journey will take about 1 hour 30 minutes on public transport.
After your flight from Paris to San Diego, kick back at a hotel close to CLD. These are some great accommodation options that'll help you slip into relaxation mode:
The fastest way to get to where you're going is with a McClellan-Palomar Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Budget, Hertz or Avis and get going in the blink of an eye.
Save time at the rental desk by completing your booking beforehand. Reserve your ride from CLD ahead of time so you can just collect the keys and drive away.
Best time to go to San Diego
It's time to choose your travel dates for your flight from Paris to San Diego. August is the busiest month to travel to San Diego. If you want a more peaceful vibe, go in March.
Lock in a Paris to San Diego ticket departing in August if you want to explore the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in San Diego to range from 16ºC (61ºF) to 27ºC (81ºF).
Look for cheap flights from Paris to San Diego in February if you'd rather travel when it's cooler. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 8ºC (46ºF) and 22ºC (72ºF) on average.
More about San Diego
Start your San Diego trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Paris to San Diego, explore our selection of accommodation options including:
San Diego Zoo and Balboa Park are just the start of the leading attractions to put on your San Diego to-do list. Keep the adventure rolling by checking out USS Midway Museum.
Explore more of the United States
You've done San Diego, now it's time to explore other corners of the United States. Journey around 177 kilometres northwest to Los Angeles to tick off its top sights. From Hollywood Sign to Universal Studios Hollywood and Hollywood Bowl, there's plenty to keep you busy.
Around 483 kilometres east of San Diego, Phoenix is another favourite stop in the United States. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Camelback Mountain, Yayoi Kusama Fireflies Infinity Mirror Room and Heard Museum.