Flying from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from Los Angeles International Airport to Charles de Gaulle Airport is 10 hours 45 minutes.
Paris's timezone is UTC+1, making Paris eight hours ahead of Los Angeles.
You can choose from 45 weekly Los Angeles International Airport to Charles de Gaulle Airport flights. The 11:40 departure with Air Tahiti Nui is the earliest flight you can take. Air France operates the last service of the day at 22:05.
Leave enough time to make your LAX to CDG flight. As a general rule, turn up two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Travelling during a peak month like July? Major public holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer lines and delays at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
With direct flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Charles de Gaulle Airport available through various airlines, getting to Paris (and then other parts of France) is easy. You can travel nonstop with these carriers:
The airline with the highest number of bookings on this route is Air France.
With 76.97% of services arriving as planned, Air France is the most punctual carrier offering LAX to CDG flights.
If you'd like to include a stop along the way, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Los Angeles International Airport to Charles de Gaulle Airport. Here are the top stopovers between LAX and CDG:
Beijing Capital International Airport
London Heathrow Airport
Salt Lake City International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
R 2,937 is the lowest price for a one-way Los Angeles International Airport to Charles de Gaulle Airport flight. A return flight starts from R 7,103. These prices may change depending on availability.
Get cheap tickets from LAX to CDG by booking eight months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for picking up a bargain.
Schedule your trip for July. That's the cheapest month for flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Charles de Gaulle Airport. If you're flexible on when you fly, try out the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest price across every month.
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Handy information about Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
LAX is located at One World Way.
Los Angeles International Airport gets top marks for its on-time performance. 81.05% of flights that take off from LAX arrive at their destination on time.
Central Los Angeles to Los Angeles International Airport is around 32 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 30 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing.
You can expect a journey time of about 55 minutes when using public transport.
Looking for a handy hotel close to LAX? If you're catching an early flight from Los Angeles International Airport to Charles de Gaulle Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Consider staying in a hotel near CDG if you're on a late Los Angeles International Airport to Charles de Gaulle Airport flight. Choose one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Hit the road running by picking up a Charles de Gaulle Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Alamo, Keddy By Europcar or Europcar to explore Paris and beyond.
To secure the lowest price, book your ride from Charles de Gaulle Airport around two weeks ahead.
Getting from Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) to central Paris
CDG is located at 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 by car.
It takes roughly 1 hour 15 minutes when travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
June is the busiest month for flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Charles de Gaulle Airport. To skip the crowds, head to Paris in January.
The warmest month in Paris is August, with the temperature ranging between 13ºC (55ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF). Book your flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Charles de Gaulle Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
Search for cheap tickets from LAX to CDG in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -2ºC (28ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF) on average.
Explore more of France
You've seen Paris, now it's time to discover other parts of France. Journey about 386 kilometres south-east to Lyon to tick off its top sights. From Basilique Notre-Dame de Fourviere to Musée des Confluences and Vieux Lyon - Saint-Jean - Saint-Georges, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
Nantes is another essential stop in France and is around 338 kilometres south-west of Paris. No trip is complete without experiencing Chateau des Ducs de Bretagne, Les Machines de L'ile and Jardin des Plantes.