Air France US routes will gain two nonstop destinations in May 2027, with the carrier announcing service from Paris-Charles de Gaulle to San Diego and Nashville using Airbus A350-900 aircraft.
In an October 8 statement, Air France set three weekly frequencies for each city. San Diego service is scheduled to start May 3, followed by Nashville on May 14; tickets are due to go on sale October 14, 2026.
These are planned additions for the next northern summer, rather than routes already operating. The announcement expands the carrier’s North American offering while giving both cities a direct connection to its Paris hub.
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Air France US Routes: Dates and Frequency
Air France says the San Diego flight will operate Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, departing Paris as AF058 and returning as AF059. The outbound schedule lists a 10:10 a.m. departure from Paris with a 12:50 p.m. local arrival in California.
The Nashville service is also scheduled for Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. Its Paris departure is listed as AF046, arriving in Tennessee at 4:40 p.m. local time; the return flight AF047 is scheduled to leave Nashville in the evening.
Both routes use the Airbus A350-900, a long-haul twinjet already central to Air France’s fleet plans. The airline lists its proposed timetable in local times, so passengers should confirm date changes and connections when booking.
Air France describes the two cities as new destinations from Paris rather than reinstatements. The timetable can still change before inaugural operations, and airport slot or aircraft adjustments could alter individual departures.
Why the Two New Paris Links Matter
San Diego gains a direct link to Paris, while Nashville would receive a new nonstop connection from continental Europe according to the airline. That distinction matters to passengers who currently use an intermediate hub for flights to France.
For Air France, an additional long-haul destination is also a connecting-flight proposition: Paris-Charles de Gaulle is a transfer point for services across Europe and beyond. A nonstop route need not rely solely on passengers traveling between its two endpoints.
The airline says it expects to serve 20 United States destinations during summer 2027. That total is a future network plan, not a claim that both new routes are flying today.
What Customers Should Check Before Booking
The published timetable establishes intended flight days, but it does not guarantee a specific aircraft on every departure. Aircraft substitutions and seasonal schedule revisions can occur between an announcement and the date of travel.
Travelers interested in connecting through Paris should compare arrival and departure times with the entire itinerary, including immigration or transit conditions, rather than treating the new nonstop routes as universal shortcuts.
Air France US routes are an announcement about May 2027 capacity. Until the carrier opens ticket sales and publishes inventory, exact fares, seat availability and final operational details remain unconfirmed.
FAQ: Air France US routes
When will Air France start flying nonstop to San Diego?
The airline schedules Paris–San Diego service from May 3, 2027.
When does the new Nashville flight begin?
Air France plans to start Paris–Nashville service on May 14, 2027.
Which aircraft will operate the Air France US routes?
Air France lists Airbus A350-900 jets for both routes, three times a week each.
Looking Ahead
The next milestone is the October 14 ticket-sale opening, followed by the first San Diego departure in May. Air France US routes should be checked against the final booking timetable before publication of passenger guidance.
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