Travelling from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Paris: what you need to know
Expect to be travelling for 8 hours 55 minutes. That's the average journey time for a direct flight from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Paris.
The timezone in Paris is UTC+1. The city is five hours ahead of Durham, where Raleigh-Durham International Airport is located.
Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) is the most popular route, with six flights a week to choose from. You can travel from RDU to CDG at 18:20 with Air France.
For a relaxed start to your RDU to Paris flight, leave plenty of time to check in and drop off your luggage. Arriving two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Longer lines at check-in and security are likely if you're heading away during high season, so allow some extra wiggle room. A good general rule for peak times? Arrive up to four hours ahead for international flights and two hours for domestic departures.
Direct Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Paris tickets are available for booking. Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) is where you'll disembark.
Look out for offers from Air France. This airline operates direct flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Paris.
Consider adding a stopover to potentially save on your flight ticket from RDU to Paris. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' during your search. Break up your trip (and maybe save some cash) by stopping at one of these popular options:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
Travelling from central Durham to RDU takes about 1 hour 10 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or take a cab, you'll cover the 16 kilometres in 20 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
In search of a hotel near RDU? If you're boarding an early flight from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Paris, these accommodation options set you up for a seamless send-off:
Raleigh-Durham International Airport maintains a solid on-time performance, making delays less likely. Departures from RDU touch down on schedule 80.09% of the time.
How to find the cheapest flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Paris
R 3,709 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Paris flight. A return ticket right now is R 10,132. Depending on how early you book and the availability, these fares could change.
Book one month before travelling. Pricing trends suggest that this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from RDU to Paris.
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Airports in Paris
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
The distance from Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) to central Paris is roughly 27 kilometres. It'll take you around 45 minutes to get to the centre driving.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey time of about 1 hour 15 minutes.
Consider staying in a hotel near CDG if you're coming in on a late flight from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Paris. Select one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Grab a Charles de Gaulle Airport rental car and discover Paris and beyond with your own wheels. Alamo, Keddy By Europcar and Europcar are leading providers to choose from here.
Lock in the best deal by booking your ride from Charles de Gaulle Airport around two weeks before your flight from RDU to Paris.
CDG is located at 95711, Roissy Charles de Gaulle.
Paris Orly Airport (ORY)
Once your flight from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Paris has touched down, you can reach the city centre in about 35 minutes by car. Central Paris is roughly 19 kilometres from Paris Orly Airport (ORY).
If you travel by public transport, you'll reach the centre in 55 minutes or so.
Following your RDU to Paris flight, tuck yourself in at a hotel close to ORY. These are some great accommodation options that'll help you slip into relaxation mode:
Alamo, Europcar and Keddy By Europcar make collecting a Paris Orly Airport rental car simple. These suppliers are located in or around the terminal and will get you on your way in no time.
Avoid paying extra. Securing your ride one week ahead of your arrival at ORY will save you money.
You can find Paris Orly Airport at 94396 Orly Aérogare.
Beauvais-Tille Airport (BVA)
Find your way to the city centre after your flight from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Paris has arrived. Central Paris is about 88 kilometres from Beauvais-Tille Airport (BVA) and takes roughly 1 hour 30 minutes to reach by cab or ride-share.
Public transport will get you there in around 2 hours 20 minutes.
If you don't want to make the trip to the centre, find a hotel near BVA. Get comfortable at one of these stays after your RDU to Paris flight:
Stay in control of the next part of your trip with a Beauvais-Tille Airport rental car. Loca Malin, Budget and Europcar are some companies you can book with.
Plan ahead and reap the rewards. Book your ride from BVA three weeks before your flight from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Paris for the most affordable rates.
The address for Beauvais-Tille Airport is Tille 60000, Beauvais.
Best time to go to Paris
Carefully consider your trip dates before securing your flight from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Paris. The city buzzes during peak season, but prices are typically higher and attractions can get busy. Plan your trip to Paris in the off-season for a quieter vibe.
The warmest month in Paris is August, with temperatures ranging between 13ºC (55ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF). Book your Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Paris flight ticket then if that's the weather you find most pleasant.
January sees average temperatures of between -2ºC (28ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF). Look for a cheap ticket from RDU to Paris around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about Paris
Start your Paris trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Paris, explore our selection of hotels including:
Louvre Museum and Eiffel Tower are just a couple of the major attractions to add to your Paris itinerary. Keep the adventure rolling by checking out Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Paris.
Explore more of France
You've done Paris, now it's time to discover other corners of France. Journey around 386 kilometres south-east to Lyon to check off its leading sights. From Basilique Notre-Dame de Fourviere to Musée des Confluences and Vieux Lyon - Saint-Jean - Saint-Georges, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
If there's time to check out another major stop in France, head for Nantes, roughly 338 kilometres south-west of Paris. Chateau des Ducs de Bretagne, Les Machines de L'ile and Jardin des Plantes are key reasons to visit.