Traveling from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Paris Orly Airport (ORY): what you need to know
Book a direct flight from San Francisco International Airport to Paris Orly Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 10 hours 45 minutes.
Paris's timezone is UTC+1, which makes Paris eight hours ahead of San Francisco.
You can choose from 17 weekly San Francisco International Airport to Paris Orly Airport flights. The 16:05 departure with French Bee is the earliest you can take. French Bee operates the latest service of the day at 20:55.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for stress-free travel. Show up at the airport on time to catch your SFO to ORY flight.
During popular months such as August, it's best to get to the airport earlier than normal. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're flying during a peak period in general.
Traveling to Paris (and then discovering more of France!) is a cinch with French Bee. This popular airline offers direct flights from San Francisco International Airport to Paris Orly Airport.
Most travelers choose to fly with French Bee on this route.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from San Francisco International Airport to Paris Orly Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to visit the city of your choice. Top stopovers between SFO and ORY include:
London Heathrow Airport
Dublin Airport
Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Paris Orly Airport (ORY)
At the moment, AED 925 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way San Francisco International Airport to Paris Orly Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is AED 1,795. Remember that fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
Score cheap tickets from SFO to ORY by booking at least 11 months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for finding the biggest deals.
Schedule your trip for October. That's the cheapest month for flights from San Francisco International Airport to Paris Orly Airport. If you're flexible on when you fly, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest price across every month.
Cut down on the time spent looking for cheap flights from SFO to ORY by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification on the app when fares go down.
Pick your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from San Francisco International Airport to Paris Orly Airport.
Handy information about San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
Of the departures from San Francisco International Airport, 77.36% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
San Francisco International Airport is about 21 kilometers from central San Francisco. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the center, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
The journey when using public transport typically takes 45 minutes.
Get your vacation off to a stress-free start by staying near SFO. Whether you have an early flight from San Francisco International Airport to Paris Orly Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these stays are ideal:
Arriving at Paris Orly Airport (ORY)
If you're landing on a late San Francisco International Airport to Paris Orly Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be tucked up in bed shortly after at one of these hotels near ORY:
Travel at your own speed with a Paris Orly Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Alamo, Europcar or Keddy By Europcar and experience more of Paris and beyond.
Reserving your ride from Paris Orly Airport around one week in advance gives you the best shot at securing a great deal.
Getting from Paris Orly Airport (ORY) to central Paris
The address for ORY is 94396 Orly Aérogare.
Paris Orly Airport is roughly 19 kilometers from the center of Paris. The drive time takes about 35 minutes.
Traveling by public transport takes about 55 minutes.
When to fly to Paris Orly Airport (ORY)
The quietest month for a flight from San Francisco International Airport to Paris Orly Airport is April, while July is the busiest. Choose the best time to visit Paris based on whether you prefer a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
The warmest month in Paris is August, with the temperature ranging between 13ºC (55ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF). Lock in your flights from San Francisco International Airport to Paris Orly Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
For cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from SFO to ORY in January. Average temperatures are between -2ºC (28ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF) then.
Explore more of France
Lyon is just one of the many cities in France waiting to be discovered after you've experienced Paris. Around 386 kilometers away to the south-east, popular attractions include Basilique Notre-Dame de Fourviere, Musée des Confluences and Vieux Lyon - Saint-Jean - Saint-Georges.
Around 338 kilometers south-west of Paris, Nantes is another essential stop in France. No visit is complete without checking out Chateau des Ducs de Bretagne, Les Machines de L'ile and Jardin des Plantes.