Travelling from Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG): what you need to know
Around 7 hours 40 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Washington Dulles Airport to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport.
Paris is six hours ahead of Washington DC and observes the UTC+1 timezone.
Each week, there are 23 Washington Dulles Airport to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport flights. If you'd like to get going as soon as possible, go for the 17:35 United Airlines flight. If you're eager to make the most of your time before flying, the latest flight is at 22:55 with United Airlines.
Your IAD to CDG flight won't wait if you're running late, so don't forget to check in on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
You'll likely experience longer lines during popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a wise move.
Air France is your gateway to discovering Paris (and maybe even some other exciting corners of France!). Check out the direct flights from Washington Dulles Airport to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport offered by this popular airline.
Air France is the top choice for travellers on this route.
Air France leads the way as the most punctual carrier for IAD to CDG flights, with 86.75% of its services arriving as scheduled.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Washington Dulles Airport to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or maybe even explore a new city along the way. Here's where you can stop between IAD and CDG:
London Heathrow Airport
Philadelphia International Airport
Dublin Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Washington Dulles Airport to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport flight is R 4,059. A round-trip plane ticket is currently R 8,592. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
To secure cheap tickets from IAD to CDG, reserve your journey two months before your departure.
July is the cheapest month for flights from Washington Dulles Airport to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport. If you're looking to fly during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest airfares across every month.
Spend less time searching for cheap flights from IAD to CDG by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification on the app when fares go down.
Tailor your flights using filters. Pick your preferred departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Washington Dulles Airport to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport.
Handy information about Washington Dulles Airport (IAD)
You'll find IAD at 1 Saarinen Circle.
77% of flights that leave from Washington Dulles Airport land at their destination on schedule.
To reach Washington Dulles Airport from central Washington DC, it'll take around 45 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 40 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Planning to catch public transport? Expect a trip time of around 1 hour 10 minutes.
Get your trip off to a relaxed start by staying near IAD. Whether you're taking an early flight from Washington Dulles Airport to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these stays have you covered:
Arriving at Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
If you're coming in on a late Washington Dulles Airport to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of being close to the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping not long after at one of these options near CDG:
Say yes to new adventures by picking up a Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Alamo, Keddy By Europcar or Europcar and explore beyond Paris's main sights.
For the best deal, reserve your vehicle from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport about two weeks before your trip.
When to fly to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
July is the most popular month for flights from Washington Dulles Airport to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport. For smaller crowds, head to Paris in March.
Lock in your flight from Washington Dulles Airport to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport for August if you'd like to explore Paris during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 13ºC (55ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from IAD to CDG in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -2ºC (28ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF) on average.
Explore more of France
Lyon is just one of the many cities in France waiting to be discovered once you've seen the sights of Paris. Around 386 kilometres away to the south-east, popular attractions include Fête Des Lumières, Lyon Old Town and Cite Internationale de la Gastronomie de Lyon.
Around 338 kilometres south-west of Paris, Nantes is another essential stop in France. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Machines of the Isle Nantes, Chateau des Ducs de Bretagne and Basilique Saint Nicolas.
