Flying from Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK): what you need to know
Around 8 hours 20 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Charles de Gaulle Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport.
New York's timezone is UTC-4, which makes New York five hours behind Paris.
Every week, there are 215 Charles de Gaulle Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport flights. If you want to take off early, select the 08:30 Air France flight. If you're eager to make the most of your day before flying, the last departure is at 20:30 with Air France.
Give yourself plenty of time to catch your CDG to JFK flight. As a general rule, turn up two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You'll likely experience longer queues during popular months like June. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
There are direct flights from Charles de Gaulle Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport, so getting to New York (and then touring more of United States!) is a cinch. Top carriers that fly nonstop include:
The airline most travellers prefer to fly with on this route is American Airlines.
American Airlines leads the way as the most punctual carrier for CDG to JFK flights, with 86.96% of its services landing as scheduled.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Charles de Gaulle Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to visit your chosen city. Worthwhile stopovers between CDG and JFK include:
London Gatwick Airport
London Heathrow Airport
Shannon Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
R 4,936 is the lowest price for a one-way Charles de Gaulle Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport flight. Return flights start at R 7,159. These prices can change depending on availability and demand.
Book five months before you travel. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to find cheap tickets from CDG to JFK.
The cheapest month for flights from Charles de Gaulle Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport is April. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest prices if you have flexible dates.
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Handy information about Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
CDG's address is 95711, Roissy Charles de Gaulle.
61.46% of flights leaving from Charles de Gaulle Airport make it to their destination on time.
Charles de Gaulle Airport is about 27 kilometres from central Paris. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 45 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
You can expect a trip time of about 1 hour 15 minutes when using public transport.
Searching for a handy hotel near CDG? If you've booked an early flight from Charles de Gaulle Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from check-in:
Arriving at John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
If you have a late Charles de Gaulle Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport flight, few things top the convenience of being near the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be resting soon after at one of these accommodation options near JFK:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up a John F. Kennedy International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Budget, Dollar or Sixt and explore beyond New York's main sights.
Secure the lowest price by reserving your ride from John F. Kennedy International Airport about two weeks before your departure date.
Getting from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to central New York
JFK is located at JFK Airport.
From John F. Kennedy International Airport, New York is approximately 48 kilometres away. It takes around 50 minutes to drive to the centre.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey of roughly 1 hour 20 minutes.
When to fly to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
The quietest month for a flight from Charles de Gaulle Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport is May, while July is the most popular. Pick the ideal time to visit New York based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.
The warmest month in New York is July, with the temperature ranging between 18ºC (64ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF). Lock in your flights from Charles de Gaulle Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
January has average temperatures of between -6ºC (21ºF) and 8ºC (46ºF). Look for cheap tickets from CDG to JFK sometime around then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of United States
New York has its own special appeal, but there are so many other corners of United States just waiting to be explored. About 129 kilometres south-west of New York, a visit to Philadelphia will keep you on the move. Start with attractions like Liberty Bell, Independence Hall and Philadelphia Museum of Art.
If you want to check out another well-known destination in United States, head for Boston, roughly 306 kilometres north-east of New York. Freedom Trail, Museum of Fine Arts Boston and Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum are the start of reasons to visit.