Travelling from Paris to New York: what you need to know
Organising your flight from Paris to New York begins with finding the right airport to kick off your trip. Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG), Paris Orly Airport (ORY) and Beauvais-Tille Airport (BVA) are the main terminals in Paris.
When jetting into New York, get off the plane at John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) or Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR). LaGuardia Airport (LGA) is another gateway to this city.
Around 8 hours 20 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct Paris to New York flight.
New York's timezone is UTC-4, which makes New York five hours behind Paris.
With 78 weekly flights between the two airports, Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) is the busiest route. Hop on the earliest flight from Paris to New York with Air France at 08:30. If you'd like to make the most of your day before you fly, the last departure from CDG to JFK is with Air France at 21:05.
Allow plenty of time to get on your Paris to New York flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Be prepared for longer queues in popular months such as June. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
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Flying from Paris
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
You can book a direct flight from Paris to New York departing from Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG). Start your trip at CDG and then fly into John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) or Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR).
You'll find plenty of airlines that offer direct Paris to New York plane tickets out of CDG. Get up and away with one of these trusted names:
Consider adding a stopover to potentially find a cheaper Paris to New York flight. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for departures from Charles de Gaulle Airport. Take a break (and maybe save some cash) by stopping at one of these popular airports:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Logan International Airport (BOS)
Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
Travelling from central Paris to CDG takes around 1 hour 15 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or grab a cab, you'll cover the 23 kilometres in 45 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Have an early flight from Paris to New York? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels close to Charles de Gaulle Airport:
61.46% of flights leaving from Charles de Gaulle Airport reach their destination on time.
You'll find CDG at 95711, Roissy Charles de Gaulle.
Paris Orly Airport (ORY)
Prefer to jet off from Paris Orly Airport (ORY)? This popular hub offers nonstop flights from Paris to New York, seamlessly connecting you to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR).
You can book a direct Paris to New York plane ticket with French Bee. This is one of the main airlines operating this route out of ORY.
Visit family or friends or just take some time to unwind with a stopover. If you'd like to break up your Paris to New York flight, check out these options when leaving from Paris Orly Airport:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
Dublin Airport (DUB)
Using public transport, you can travel from central Paris to ORY in around 55 minutes. The airport is roughly 14 kilometres away. Driving will take you about 35 minutes.
It's your holiday, so why not extend it with an extra night away? Think about staying at one of these accommodation options near Paris Orly Airport the day before your flight from Paris to New York:
76% of all departures from Paris Orly Airport stick to their scheduled arrival time.
ORY is located at 94396 Orly Aérogare.
Beauvais-Tille Airport (BVA)
Book a ticket from Paris to New York departing from Beauvais-Tille Airport (BVA) with a stop or two. Popular stopovers between BVA and New York include:
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
Dublin Airport (DUB)
From the centre of Paris, BVA is around 72 kilometres away. It'll take you roughly 1 hour 30 minutes to get there by car and 2 hours 20 minutes or so if you use public transport.
Make catching an early Paris to New York flight one of the easiest parts of your trip. Book a room at one of these accommodation options close to Beauvais-Tille Airport and get to your check-in counter without rushing:
Airports have an on-time performance rating that monitors how often flights get to their destinations as expected. At BVA, that figure is 66.39%.
The street address of Beauvais-Tille Airport is Tille 60000, Beauvais.
Arriving in New York
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
The distance from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to central New York is approximately 19 kilometres. It takes about 50 minutes to reach the centre driving.
Travelling to the centre by public transport will take you around 1 hour 20 minutes.
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Paris to New York. Stay at one of these accommodation options near JFK instead:
Begin your adventure by picking up a John F. Kennedy International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Budget, Dollar or Sixt to explore New York and beyond.
Lock in the best rate by booking your ride from John F. Kennedy International Airport around two weeks in advance of your trip.
The address for JFK is JFK Airport.
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
As soon as your flight from Paris to New York has hit the runway, you can reach the city centre in around 30 minutes by car. Central New York is roughly 14 kilometres from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR).
If you travel by public transport, you'll reach the centre in 1 hour 10 minutes or so.
You'll find some comfortable places to lay your head close to EWR. Unwind after your Paris to New York flight at one of these well-located options:
Forget about inconvenient public transport timetables or slow-moving cab lines. Pick up a Newark Liberty International Airport rental car and go in any direction that inspires you. Check out the rates and availability from Dollar, Budget and Thrifty.
Call dibs on the best options. Booking your ride from EWR three weeks in advance often means lower prices and a wider choice of vehicles.
The address for Newark Liberty International Airport is Building 1, Conrad Road.
LaGuardia Airport (LGA)
Make your way into the city centre after your flight from Paris to New York has touched down. Central New York is around 13 kilometres from LaGuardia Airport (LGA) and takes roughly 25 minutes to get to by car.
If you use public transport, the journey time is about 1 hour.
Enjoy an unhurried start to your trip by choosing a hotel near LGA after your Paris to New York flight. Recover from a day of travel or simply take a moment to find your footing in a new city at:
Take control of the next chapter of your journey with a LaGuardia Airport rental car. Dollar, Ace Rent a Car and Thrifty make getting on the road smooth sailing.
About two weeks ahead of your flight from Paris to New York is a good time to secure your ride from LGA. You're more likely to find a cheaper rate or even snap up an early bird discount.
The street address for LaGuardia Airport is Hangar 7 Centre.
Best time to go to New York
It's time to plan your trip dates for your flight from Paris to New York. July is the most popular month to visit New York. If you like a more low-key vibe, go in May.
The warmest month in New York is July, with temperatures ranging between 18ºC (64ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF). Book your Paris to New York ticket then if you enjoy this type of weather.
January has average temperatures of between -6ºC (21ºF) and 8ºC (46ºF). Look for cheap flights from Paris to New York around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about New York
Once you've booked your flight from Paris to New York, choose a hotel that puts you where you want to be. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring New York:
Statue of Liberty and Central Park are just the start of the major attractions to put on your New York must-do list. Keep the adventure rolling by checking out Empire State Building.
Explore more of United States
You've visited New York, now it's time to explore other corners of United States. Travel around 129 kilometres south-west to Philadelphia to check off its top attractions. From Liberty Bell to Independence Hall and Philadelphia Museum of Art, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
Boston is another favourite destination in United States and is around 306 kilometres north-east of New York. No trip is complete without seeing Freedom Trail, Museum of Fine Arts Boston and Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum.