How to find cheap flights to Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
At the moment, R 4,672 is the lowest price for a one-way flight to Charles de Gaulle Airport. Or you can reserve a round-trip plane ticket to CDG for R 9,464.
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To pick up cheap tickets to Paris, where Charles de Gaulle Airport is located, book one month before your journey. That's the general recommendation for landing the biggest deals.
Widen your search for cheap flights to Paris by clicking the 'Add nearby airports' filter. This lets you browse fares for airports closest to your departure and destination points and could help you save money.
Think about taking a flight with a stop, as indirect routes are usually cheaper. Simply uncheck the 'Direct flights' box when searching for your plane tickets to Charles de Gaulle Airport.
Best time to go to Paris
June is usually the cheapest month to jump on a flight to Paris.
To find the cheapest month or even day for flights to CDG, use the 'Whole month' tool. If you're flexible with your dates, search for the green prices on the calendar — they show you the lowest available fares.
If you'd love to experience Paris at its busiest, lock in your flights to CDG for June. Going on holiday during high seasons usually means more things to do compared to other times.
February is the quietest period of the year to visit if you prefer a more relaxed vibe. You'll generally find cheaper prices on plane tickets to Paris then.
The weather can make or break your holiday, so consider the type of conditions you enjoy travelling in. Paris is warmest in August, with averages of between 13ºC (55ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF).
Temperatures are at their lowest in January, when they range from -2ºC (28ºF) to 9ºC (48ºF).
With five days of rain on average, September is the driest month in Paris.
December has the wettest weather. You can expect around nine days of rainfall if that's when you're going.
Flying to Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG): What you need to know
Skip the layovers and get to Paris in a single journey. Lock in a direct flight to Charles de Gaulle Airport with one of these popular airlines:
Bulgaria Air is the leading carrier for on-time performance. Up to 100% of its flights into this airport arrive according to schedule, making it a wise choice when reserving your CDG plane ticket.
CDG is located in the UTC+1 timezone.
Curl up in bed not long after your flight to CDG. Book a room at any of these stays near Charles de Gaulle Airport and you'll be fast asleep in no time:
You can secure a car hire in CDG with top companies like Alamo, Keddy By Europcar and Europcar. Hop in and get ready to discover Paris and beyond.
Flights taking off from Charles de Gaulle Airport land as scheduled 61% of the time. This measure reflects the airport's reliability when it comes to punctuality.
Charles de Gaulle Airport is located in Paris, Île-de-France, France.
Getting to central Paris from Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Central Paris is about 27 kilometres from CDG.
Once you've touched down from your flight to CDG, the drive to the centre takes around 45 minutes.
The journey when using public transport takes about 1 hour 15 minutes.
A good hotel can make all the difference. Unpack your bags at one of these traveller-approved options in Paris:
Paris highlights
Step off your flight to Paris and head straight for these leading attractions:
Louve: A perfect place to begin your sightseeing, this landmark is located around 3 kilometres east of the city centre in 11th Arrondissement.
Tuileries Garden: Make your way to this park when you're craving a slower moment in Paris. It's roughly 0.64 kilometres north-west of the centre in 1st Arrondissement.
Louvre Museum: This will also be a trip highlight. A top landmark, it's around 0.16 kilometres east of the heart of Paris in 1st Arrondissement.
How to get to Versailles from Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
CDG is a gateway to the nearby city of Versailles, which is about 40 kilometres away. The easiest way to reach the centre will vary depending on when you travel, so plan ahead.
Travelling from Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Noisy-le-Grand
Noisy-le-Grand is another city that's easy to get to from Charles de Gaulle Airport. It's around 18 kilometres away.
Explore more of France
There's a whole lot more to experience in France, starting with Lille. Palais des Beaux Arts, Grand'Place and Grand place are must-do's in this city, which is around 177 kilometres north of Paris. Lille Airport (LIL) is the closest airport in Lille.
Reims is another top destination in France and is roughly 113 kilometres east of Paris. Get right to the good parts at attractions like Champagne Park, Veuve Clicquot Ponsardin Champagne Centre of Visits and Towers of Reims Cathedral.
About 290 kilometres south-west of Paris, Angers makes for a memorable detour. Good reasons to visit include La Tapisserie De L'Apocalypse, Castle d'Angers and Chateau du Plessis-Bourre.