Flying from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG): what you need to know
Hop on a direct flight from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Charles de Gaulle Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 7 hours 20 minutes.
The timezone in Paris is UTC+1, which is five hours ahead of New York.
Flights from JFK to CDG start at 00:15 — the earliest with Norse Atlantic Airways. The last departure is at 23:50 with Delta Air Lines. Overall, you can take your pick of 106 weekly John F. Kennedy International Airport to Charles de Gaulle Airport flights.
Leave enough time to make your JFK to CDG flight. Generally, it's best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You can expect bigger queues during popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
You'll find plenty of airlines that operate direct flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Charles de Gaulle Airport. Fly nonstop to Paris with one of these carriers and get to know this amazing part of France:
The airline most travellers fly with on this route is American Airlines.
American Airlines leads the way as the most punctual carrier for JFK to CDG flights, with 91.11% of services reaching their destination on schedule.
We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Charles de Gaulle Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Worthwhile stopovers between JFK and CDG include:
London Heathrow Airport
Logan International Airport
Shannon Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
R 2,476 is currently the lowest price for a one-way John F. Kennedy International Airport to Charles de Gaulle Airport flight. Return flights start from R 5,561. These prices may change based on demand and availability.
To score cheap tickets from JFK to CDG, book your trip one month before your planned departure.
Plan your trip for December. That's the cheapest month for flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Charles de Gaulle Airport. If your travel dates are flexible, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across each month.
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Handy information about John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
JFK is located at JFK Airport.
When it comes to the on-time performance of John F. Kennedy International Airport, data shows 74.1% of flights arrive within the expected timeframe.
John F. Kennedy International Airport is about 48 kilometres from central New York. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 50 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
You can expect a trip time of around 1 hour 20 minutes when using public transport.
Get your trip off to a stress-free start by staying near JFK. Whether you're taking an early flight from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Charles de Gaulle Airport or just don't like being rushed, these stays are perfect:
Arriving at Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
If you're getting in on a late John F. Kennedy International Airport to Charles de Gaulle Airport flight, few things top the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing soon after at one of these hotels near CDG:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Charles de Gaulle Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Alamo, Keddy By Europcar or Europcar and discover more of Paris and beyond.
Booking your vehicle from Charles de Gaulle Airport about two weeks in advance gives you the best chance of locking in a great deal.
Getting from Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) to central Paris
The street address for CDG is 95711, Roissy Charles de Gaulle.
From Charles de Gaulle Airport, Paris is approximately 27 kilometres away. It takes around 45 minutes to reach the centre driving.
It typically takes 1 hour 15 minutes if you're using public transport.
When to fly to Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
June is the busiest month for flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Charles de Gaulle Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, go to Paris in January.
Book your flight from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Charles de Gaulle Airport for August if you want to go to Paris during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 13ºC (55ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF).
If you like cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from JFK to CDG in January. Temperatures average between -2ºC (28ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF) then.
Explore more of France
Lyon is just one of the many places in France waiting to be discovered after you've experienced Paris. Around 386 kilometres away to the south-east, check out popular attractions including Basilique Notre-Dame de Fourviere, Musée des Confluences and Vieux Lyon - Saint-Jean - Saint-Georges.
Around 338 kilometres south-west of Paris, Nantes is another essential stop in France. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to Chateau des Ducs de Bretagne, Les Machines de L'ile and Jardin des Plantes.