Travelling from Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) to San Diego International Airport (SAN): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Charles de Gaulle Airport to San Diego International Airport is 11 hours 45 minutes.
San Diego is eight hours behind Paris and is in the UTC-7 timezone.
Your CDG to SAN flight won't wait if you're running late, so don't forget to check in on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
Be prepared for bigger queues during popular months such as June. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
Getting to San Diego (and then discovering more of United States!) is easy with Air France. This popular airline offers direct flights from Charles de Gaulle Airport to San Diego International Airport.
The airline with the highest booking volume on this route is Air France.
Air France is the most punctual carrier offering CDG to SAN flights.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Charles de Gaulle Airport to San Diego International Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or maybe even explore a new city along the way. Check out these options between CDG and SAN:
London Heathrow Airport
Denver International Airport
San Francisco International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Charles de Gaulle Airport to San Diego International Airport flight is £241. A return fare right now is £521. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
To secure cheap tickets from CDG to SAN, book your journey six months ahead of your departure.
May is the cheapest month for flights from Charles de Gaulle Airport to San Diego International Airport. If you want to fly at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices for each month.
There's no need to check back in every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll send you an update as soon as the price changes on cheap flights from CDG to SAN.
Secure the ideal flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Charles de Gaulle Airport to San Diego International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by airline, departure and arrival times, and number of stops.
Handy information about Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
CDG is located at 95711, Roissy Charles de Gaulle.
Of the flights that depart from Charles de Gaulle Airport, 61.46% touch down on time at their destination.
Central Paris to Charles de Gaulle Airport is approximately 17 miles. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 45 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
Expect a trip time of roughly 1 hour 15 minutes on public transport.
Get your travels off to a leisurely start by staying near CDG. Whether you have an early flight from Charles de Gaulle Airport to San Diego International Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these stays have you covered:
Arriving at San Diego International Airport (SAN)
Book a hotel near SAN if you have a late Charles de Gaulle Airport to San Diego International Airport flight. Pick one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a San Diego International Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Thrifty, Dollar or Budget and find adventure across San Diego and beyond.
Reserving your ride from San Diego International Airport around two weeks ahead gives you the best chance of locking in a great deal.
Getting from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to central San Diego
The street address for SAN is Airport Drive.
San Diego International Airport is approximately 3 miles from central San Diego. The drive time takes about 10 minutes.
Getting to the centre on public transport will take you roughly 20 minutes.
When to fly to San Diego International Airport (SAN)
July is the most popular month for flights from Charles de Gaulle Airport to San Diego International Airport. For a quieter experience, go to San Diego in May.
Lock in your flight from Charles de Gaulle Airport to San Diego International Airport for August if you want to visit San Diego during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 17ºC (63ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF).
For cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from CDG to SAN in February. Temperatures average between 7ºC (45ºF) and 23ºC (73ºF) then.
Explore more of United States
Los Angeles is just one of the many cities in United States waiting to be explored after you've seen San Diego. Around 110 miles away to the north-west, its best attractions include Griffith Observatory, The Broad and La Brea Tar Pits & Museum.
Phoenix is another must-experience destination in United States and is around 300 miles east of San Diego. No trip is complete without experiencing Desert Botanical Garden, Heard Museum and Papago Park.