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Air France Sets October 14 Sales Date for New US–Paris Routes

Air France plans to open sales October 14 for new Paris flights from San Diego and Nashville, launching in May 2027.

What This Means For Your Next Trip

Travelers in both cities will gain a planned nonstop option to Paris–Charles de Gaulle for summer 2027. With three weekly departures rather than daily service, matching outbound and return dates will be important when building an itinerary.

Key Takeaways

  • San Diego service begins May 3, 2027.
  • Nashville service begins May 14, 2027.
  • Both routes are scheduled for Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays.
  • Air France plans to operate Airbus A350-900 aircraft.
  • Published US departure times are 3:10 p.m. from San Diego and 6:55 p.m. from Nashville, with Paris arrivals the following morning.
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Air France plans to open ticket sales on October 14 for new nonstop Paris services from San Diego and Nashville. Both routes will launch in May 2027, according to the airline’s October 8 announcement.

What this means for your next trip

Travelers in both cities will gain a planned nonstop option to Paris–Charles de Gaulle for summer 2027. With three weekly departures rather than daily service, matching outbound and return dates will be important when building an itinerary.

Key details

  • San Diego service begins May 3, 2027.
  • Nashville service begins May 14, 2027.
  • Both routes are scheduled for Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays.
  • Air France plans to operate Airbus A350-900 aircraft.
  • Published US departure times are 3:10 p.m. from San Diego and 6:55 p.m. from Nashville, with Paris arrivals the following morning.

All times are local. The October 14 sales opening is separate from the May launch dates; these flights are not an option for travel this autumn.

Bottom line for passengers

Check availability once sales open, then compare fares, baggage allowances and change conditions. For onward travel beyond Paris, review the connection time before committing to the complete trip.

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  • October 8 announcementPublished by corporate.airfrance.com • Verified on 12 Oct 2026
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