Flying from San Jose International Airport (SJC) to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG): what you need to know
The timezone in Paris is UTC+1, which is nine hours ahead of San Jose.
To ensure you catch your SJC to CDG flight, leave plenty of time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Flying during a peak time like July? Public holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer queues at airport checkpoints. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from San Jose International Airport to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or even explore someplace new along the way. Check out these options between SJC and CDG:
Los Angeles International Airport
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Handy information about San Jose International Airport (SJC)
SJC's address is 1701 Airport Boulevard, Suite B-1130.
San Jose International Airport scores top marks for its on-time performance. 83% of flights that take off from SJC arrive at their destination without delay.
Central San Jose to San Jose International Airport is around 6 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 10 minutes to get there if you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving.
Catching public transport? Expect a trip time of around 30 minutes.
Searching for a handy hotel close to SJC? If you're boarding an early flight from San Jose International Airport to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport, these stays will have you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a San Jose International Airport to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near CDG instead:
Get your adventure underway by picking up a Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Alamo, Keddy By Europcar or Europcar and explore beyond Paris's main sights.
To get the best deal, reserve your vehicle from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport around two weeks before your trip.
Getting from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) to central Paris
CDG is located at 95711, Roissy Charles de Gaulle.
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to the centre of Paris has a drive time of around 35 minutes. It's approximately 26 kilometres away.
It takes roughly 35 minutes if you're using public transport.
When to fly to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
July is the most popular month for flights from San Jose International Airport to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport. To skip the crowds, visit Paris in March.
When booking your flight from San Jose International Airport to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport, consider the type of weather you like. August is the warmest month in Paris, with the temperature ranging from 13ºC (55ºF) to 29ºC (84ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between -2ºC (28ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF). Search for cheap tickets from SJC to CDG around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of France
Lyon is just one of the many cities in France waiting to be discovered after you've seen Paris. Around 386 kilometres away to the south-east, its top attractions include Fête Des Lumières, Lyon Old Town and Cite Internationale de la Gastronomie de Lyon.
Nantes is another favourite destination in France and is around 338 kilometres south-west of Paris. No trip is complete without seeing Machines of the Isle Nantes, Chateau des Ducs de Bretagne and Basilique Saint Nicolas.
