Travelling from Paris to Philadelphia: what you need to know
You can choose from multiple airports when planning your flight from Paris to Philadelphia. Explore your options for departing Paris from Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG), Paris Orly Airport (ORY) and Beauvais-Tille Airport (BVA).
Disembark at Philadelphia's major arrival point, Philadelphia International Airport (PHL).
Take a direct Paris to Philadelphia flight and you'll be travelling for an average of 8 hours 20 minutes.
Philadelphia is five hours behind Paris and follows the UTC-4 timezone.
The most popular route for flights from Paris to Philadelphia is from Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL). There are seven services every week between these two airports. If you want to be on your way as soon as possible, the earliest flight from CDG to PHL is the 13:30 American Airlines service. If you prefer travelling later, the last available departure is at 14:40 with American Airlines.
For a relaxed travel experience, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to board your Paris to Philadelphia flight.
You'll likely experience longer lines during popular months like June. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
How to find the cheapest flights from Paris to Philadelphia
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Flying from Paris
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Jet off from Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) on a nonstop flight from Paris to Philadelphia. From CDG, you can fly directly to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL).
American Airlines is a popular airline that offers direct Paris to Philadelphia plane tickets leaving from CDG.
Stopovers are the perfect opportunity to break up your trip — and maybe even tour another city. When searching for Paris to Philadelphia flights departing from Charles de Gaulle Airport, uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can stop along the way. Some popular options include:
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Logan International Airport (BOS)
CDG is about 23 kilometres from central Paris. If you're ride-sharing, driving or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 45 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're using public transport, expect the travel time to be around 1 hour 15 minutes.
Planning to catch an early flight from Paris to Philadelphia? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these hotels near Charles de Gaulle Airport:
Of the flights that depart from Charles de Gaulle Airport, 61.46% arrive on time at their destination.
You'll find CDG at 95711, Roissy Charles de Gaulle.
Paris Orly Airport (ORY)
Visit friends or family or just take a moment to recharge with a stopover. If you'd like to break up your Paris to Philadelphia flight, here's where you can stop when setting off from Paris Orly Airport:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS)
Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL)
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.
Get your holiday started early with an extra night away from home. Before catching your flight from Paris to Philadelphia, stay in one of these hotels close to Paris Orly Airport:
76% of flights taking off from Paris Orly Airport meet their expected arrival time.
ORY is located at 94396 Orly Aérogare.
Beauvais-Tille Airport (BVA)
You can book a ticket from Paris to Philadelphia with a stop or two leaving from Beauvais-Tille Airport (BVA). These are some of the most common stopovers between BVA and Philadelphia:
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
Dublin Airport (DUB)
BVA is around 72 kilometres from central Paris. Driving from the city centre to the airport takes about 1 hour 30 minutes. If you're thinking about taking public transport, expect a journey of around 2 hours 20 minutes.
Relax in bed for a little longer and still make your Paris to Philadelphia flight without having to rush. These accommodation options near Beauvais-Tille Airport make departure day effortless if you're flying out early:
The on-time performance rate of BVA is 66.39%. In other words, that's how often flights from this airport arrive within the expected time frame.
The street address of Beauvais-Tille Airport is Tille 60000, Beauvais.
Arriving in Philadelphia
Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)
The distance from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to central Philadelphia is roughly 11 kilometres. It'll take you around 15 minutes to reach the centre driving.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 45 minutes.
If you're arriving on a late flight from Paris to Philadelphia, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping soon after at one of these accommodation options near PHL:
Pick up a Philadelphia International Airport rental car and discover Philadelphia and beyond with your own wheels. Dollar, Thrifty and Budget are popular providers you can book with here.
To get the best deal, book your vehicle from Philadelphia International Airport about three weeks in advance of your Paris to Philadelphia flight.
PHL is located at 8500 Essington Ave.
Trenton-Mercer Airport (TTN)
Trenton-Mercer Airport (TTN) is around 48 kilometres from central Philadelphia. Once you've hopped off your flight from Paris to Philadelphia, it'll take you approximately 40 minutes to get to the heart of the city in a cab or ride-share.
If you hop on public transport, you'll reach the centre in 1 hour 45 minutes or so.
Forget about public transport schedules or slow-moving cab lines. Pick up a Trenton-Mercer Airport rental car and let the journey unfold your way. Compare rates and availability from Budget, National and Enterprise.
Get first dibs on the best options. Securing your ride from TTN four weeks in advance often means lower prices and a bigger choice of vehicles.
The address for Trenton-Mercer Airport is Scotch Road, Terminal Building.
Best time to go to Philadelphia
August is the busiest month for flights from Paris to Philadelphia. To avoid the crowds, go to Philadelphia in February.
The warmest month in Philadelphia is July, with temperatures ranging between 18ºC (64ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF). Lock in your Paris to Philadelphia ticket then if you enjoy this type of weather.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap flight from Paris to Philadelphia in January when temperatures average between -7ºC (19ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF).
More about Philadelphia
Start your Philadelphia trip off on the right foot by choosing the ideal place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Paris to Philadelphia, explore our selection of hotels including:
There are so many things to do and see in this city it can be hard to figure out where to start. Liberty Bell, Independence Hall and Philadelphia Museum of Art are top sights which should feature on any good Philadelphia itinerary.
Explore more of United States
New York is just one of the many cities in United States waiting to be discovered once you've seen the sights of Philadelphia. Around 129 kilometres to the north-east, popular attractions include Statue of Liberty, Central Park and Empire State Building.
If you're eager to discover another side of United States, consider Boston, roughly 434 kilometres north-east of Philadelphia. Freedom Trail, Museum of Fine Arts Boston and Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum are among the biggest draws.