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$350+ Cheap flights from France to California

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 2/16. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CDG — LAX
Jan 20 — Jan 271
Tue 1/20
Tue 1/27
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from France to California
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This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/19. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/2611:40 amCDG - LAX
1 stop36h 40mAmerican Airlines
Fri 1/167:25 pmLAX - CDG
1 stop30h 15mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/19$702
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Ovago is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/277:05 amCDG - LAX
1 stop17h 15mBritish Airways
Thu 1/225:30 pmLAX - CDG
1 stop17h 05mBritish Airways
Deal found 12/20$718
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/19. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Ovago is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/2611:40 amCDG - LAX
1 stop17h 45mBritish Airways
Wed 2/45:30 pmLAX - CDG
1 stop32h 05mBritish Airways
Deal found 12/19$723
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Sat 12/277:05 amCDG - LAX
1 stop17h 15mBritish Airways
Wed 3/2510:00 pmLAX - CDG
1 stop13h 45mBritish Airways
Deal found 12/20$742
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/19. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/246:10 pmCDG - SFO
1 stop27h 55mITA Airways
Thu 1/83:05 pmSFO - CDG
1 stop17h 15mITA Airways
Deal found 12/19$744
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure British Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/277:05 amCDG - LAX
1 stop17h 15mBritish Airways
Sun 3/2210:00 pmLAX - CDG
1 stop13h 45mBritish Airways
Deal found 12/20$745
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/216:10 pmCDG - SFO
1 stop27h 55mITA Airways
Mon 12/293:05 pmSFO - CDG
1 stop23h 35mITA Airways
Deal found 12/20$749
This Scandinavian Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/21. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Scandinavian Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/258:10 pmLYS - LAX
2 stops34h 44mScandinavian Airlines
Sat 1/177:30 pmLAX - LYS
1 stop29h 35mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 12/21$751
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/277:05 amCDG - SFO
2 stops24h 53mAmerican Airlines
Fri 1/97:30 amSFO - CDG
2 stops23h 00mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/20$758
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/19. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/2610:10 amCDG - SFO
1 stop14h 25mAer Lingus
Mon 1/55:20 pmSFO - CDG
1 stop13h 45mAer Lingus
Deal found 12/19$762
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/277:05 amCDG - SFO
2 stops24h 53mAmerican Airlines
Mon 1/511:35 pmSFO - CDG
1 stop23h 45mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/20$764
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/19. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/277:05 amCDG - SFO
2 stops24h 53mAmerican Airlines
Wed 1/77:00 amSFO - CDG
2 stops17h 05mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/19$765

Find flight deals from France to California

Keep the following information in mind while searching for France to California flight deals. Data was last updated December 21, 2025.

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Round-trip from

$537
(Rumbo)

One-way from

$350
(Trip.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$914

Good round-trip deal

$828 or less

Good one-way deal

$398 or less
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Customize your flight search to find flights from France to California that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated December 21, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from France to California that are best for you.

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France

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California

Route

Depart

Return

Price

ParisLos Angeles

CDG - LAX

CDGLAX

Paris Charles de Gaulle

Thu 1/29

1:35 pm-11:56 pm

1 stop19h 21m

Los Angeles

Wed 2/11

10:00 am-9:20 am

1 stop14h 20m

$541

ParisLos Angeles

CDG - LAX

CDGLAX

Paris Charles de Gaulle

Wed 2/18

1:35 pm-11:29 pm

1 stop18h 54m

Los Angeles

Fri 2/27

7:00 am-9:20 am

1 stop17h 20m

$560

ParisLos Angeles

CDG - LAX

CDGLAX

Paris Charles de Gaulle

Tue 1/13

1:35 pm-11:56 pm

1 stop19h 21m

Los Angeles

Fri 1/23

12:35 pm-11:35 am

1 stop14h 00m

$560

ParisLos Angeles

CDG - LAX

CDGLAX

Paris Charles de Gaulle

Sat 1/24

1:35 pm-11:50 pm

1 stop19h 15m

Los Angeles

Sun 2/15

7:00 am-9:20 am

1 stop17h 20m

$561

ParisLos Angeles

CDG - LAX

CDGLAX

Paris Charles de Gaulle

Tue 2/10

11:20 am-8:40 pm

1 stop18h 20m

Los Angeles

Mon 2/16

7:40 am-11:35 am

1 stop18h 55m

$561

ParisLos Angeles

ORY - LAX

ORYLAX

Paris Orly

Sun 2/8

10:30 am-6:10 pm

1 stop16h 40m

Los Angeles

Sun 2/22

7:55 pm-9:10 pm

1 stop16h 15m

$606

ParisLos Angeles

CDG - LAX

CDGLAX

Paris Charles de Gaulle

Mon 2/23

11:05 am-5:00 pm

1 stop14h 55m

Los Angeles

Sun 3/1

7:30 pm-10:20 am

1 stop29h 50m

$617

ParisLos Angeles

CDG - LAX

CDGLAX

Paris Charles de Gaulle

Fri 2/27

8:10 pm-5:00 pm

1 stop29h 50m

Los Angeles

Tue 3/10

8:30 pm-1:25 pm

1 stop32h 55m

$617

ParisLos Angeles

ORY - LAX

ORYLAX

Paris Orly

Mon 3/16

9:55 pm-7:05 pm

1 stop29h 10m

Los Angeles

Sun 3/22

8:55 pm-7:40 am

1 stop26h 45m

$619

LyonLos Angeles

LYS - LAX

LYSLAX

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Thu 3/5

8:10 pm-5:00 pm

1 stop29h 50m

Los Angeles

Mon 3/9

8:30 pm-7:25 pm

1 stop14h 55m

$622

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Best time to book a flight from France to California

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to California from France with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from France to California

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from France to California?

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from France to California (average of $347). Flying from France to California in July is currently the most expensive (average of $566). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from FR to CA?

Find hourly flight availability from France to California. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated December 21, 2025.

When flying from France to California, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the evening, which can drop the price by up to 18% versus a flight in the morning.

What is the cheapest day to fly from France to California?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from France to California. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their France to California flight should consider departing on Thursday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Weekly flight availability from France to California

Explore weekly flight availability from France to California. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated December 21, 2025.

The most flights from FR0 to USCA are scheduled on a Sunday (18 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (10 on average).

Reviews of airlines servicing California

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to California. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to California. Reviews last updated December 21, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Air France, United Airlines, and Norse Atlantic Airways from France to California to help guide your decision. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Air France
7.4
Good
1,510 reviews

Food

7.0

Boarding

7.4

Crew

8.2

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Alpha Amadu,Dec 2025

CKY - CDG

Super calm and deliberate, staff are exceptionally down to detail
Air France
7.4
Good
1,510 reviews
Air France
7.4
Good
1,510 reviews

Food

7.0

Boarding

7.4

Crew

8.2

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Alpha Amadu,Dec 2025

CKY - CDG

Super calm and deliberate, staff are exceptionally down to detail
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,102 reviews
Air France
7.4
Good
1,510 reviews

Food

7.0

Boarding

7.4

Crew

8.2

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Alpha Amadu,Dec 2025

CKY - CDG

Super calm and deliberate, staff are exceptionally down to detail
Norse Atlantic Airways
7.1
Good
169 reviews
Air France
7.4
Good
1,510 reviews

Food

7.0

Boarding

7.4

Crew

8.2

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Alpha Amadu,Dec 2025

CKY - CDG

Super calm and deliberate, staff are exceptionally down to detail
British Airways
6.7
Okay
7,602 reviews
Air France
7.4
Good
1,510 reviews

Food

7.0

Boarding

7.4

Crew

8.2

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Alpha Amadu,Dec 2025

CKY - CDG

Super calm and deliberate, staff are exceptionally down to detail
French Bee
6.1
Okay
80 reviews
Air France
7.4
Good
1,510 reviews

Food

7.0

Boarding

7.4

Crew

8.2

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Alpha Amadu,Dec 2025

CKY - CDG

Super calm and deliberate, staff are exceptionally down to detail

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from France to California. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • How long is the flight from France to California?

    Departing from France to California will take you 14h 55m. The distance from France to California is about 5652 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from France to California one-way?

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from France to California are Norse Atlantic Airways ($211), French Bee ($217), and Hahn Air ($239).

  • Can I find deals for flights from France to California that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on France to California flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from France to California?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from France to California.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from France to California?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from France to California by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from France to California?

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from France to California (average of $347). Flying from France to California in July is currently the most expensive (average of $566). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 10 airlines flying from France to California

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from France to California. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated December 21, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
CondorCheapest$230Average$766FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
Norse Atlantic AirwaysCheapest$354Average$675FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
French BeeCheapest$430Average$667FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$500Average$884FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Air Tahiti NuiCheapest$507Average$980FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time73%
Aer LingusCheapest$509Average$661FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
British AirwaysCheapest$510Average$807FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
Scandinavian AirlinesCheapest$512Average$813FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
TAP AIR PORTUGALCheapest$516Average$520FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$545Average$868FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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