Flying from Philadelphia to Paris: what you need to know
Philadelphia's main base, Philadelphia International Airport (PHL), is where many great vacations begin. Explore the options for leaving from here when booking your flight from Philadelphia to Paris.
Step off the plane at one of Paris's major entry points like Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG). Alternatively, come in for landing at Paris Orly Airport (ORY) or Beauvais-Tille Airport (BVA).
The average time for a direct Philadelphia to Paris flight is 7 hours 20 minutes.
The timezone in Paris is UTC+1, which is five hours ahead of Philadelphia.
With seven flights a week between the two airports, Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) is the most popular route. Board the earliest flight from Philadelphia to Paris with American Airlines at 18:50. If you'd like to get more out of your day before jetting off, the last flight from PHL to CDG is with American Airlines at 21:15.
Leave enough time to get on your Philadelphia to Paris flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Getting on a plane during a peak month like August? High seasons (like Thanksgiving, Christmas/New Year and spring break) can add an hour at security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
How to find the cheapest flights from Philadelphia to Paris
C$369 is the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Philadelphia to Paris. A return flight starts from C$737. These fares can change based on demand and availability.
Book three months before you want to travel. Pricing trends suggest that this is the ideal window for finding cheap Philadelphia to Paris flights.
June is the best month for picking up a fantastic deal on a plane ticket from Philadelphia to Paris. If you need to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices for each month.
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Flying from Philadelphia
Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)
Jet off from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) on a nonstop flight from Philadelphia to Paris. From PHL, you can fly directly to Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG).
American Airlines is a popular carrier that offers direct Philadelphia to Paris plane tickets leaving from PHL.
We make it easy to book a Philadelphia to Paris flight with a stopover. To see the options departing from Philadelphia International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Next, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Popular stopovers include:
Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS)
Dublin Airport (DUB)
Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL)
Located around 11 kilometres from the centre of Philadelphia, PHL can be reached in about 15 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey on public transport will take roughly 45 minutes.
Looking for a convenient hotel near Philadelphia International Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Philadelphia to Paris, these stays will put you nice and close to your departure gate:
78.93% of flights leaving from Philadelphia International Airport make it to their destination on time.
PHL is located at 8500 Essington Ave.
Arriving in Paris
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) to central Paris takes around 45 minutes to reach by car. The centre is roughly 23 kilometres away.
Travelling to the centre by public transport will take you roughly 1 hour 15 minutes.
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Philadelphia to Paris. Book one of these accommodation options near CDG instead:
Explore without limits with a Charles de Gaulle Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Alamo, Keddy By Europcar or Europcar and chase adventure across Paris and beyond.
For the best deal, book your vehicle from Charles de Gaulle Airport about two weeks ahead of your Philadelphia to Paris flight.
You'll find CDG at 95711, Roissy Charles de Gaulle.
Paris Orly Airport (ORY)
Paris Orly Airport (ORY) is about 14 kilometres from central Paris. After your flight from Philadelphia to Paris, it takes approximately 35 minutes to get to the heart of the city in a cab or ride-share.
You can expect the trip to take about 55 minutes on public transport.
After your flight from Philadelphia to Paris, rest your head at a hotel near ORY. These are some comfortable accommodation options that'll help you get into relaxation mode:
Alamo, Europcar and Keddy By Europcar make collecting a Paris Orly Airport rental car quick and easy. These suppliers are located in or around the terminal and will have you ready to go in a flash.
Snap up a deal by booking your ride from ORY one week in advance. You can also expect to have a wider range of vehicles.
You'll find Paris Orly Airport at 94396 Orly Aérogare.
Beauvais-Tille Airport (BVA)
Beauvais-Tille Airport (BVA) is about 72 kilometres from central Paris. It takes about 1 hour 30 minutes to reach the city centre in a car once you've hopped off your flight from Philadelphia to Paris.
Public transport will get you there in around 2 hours 20 minutes.
Enjoy a more relaxed start to your break by checking in to a hotel near BVA after your Philadelphia to Paris flight. Rest up after a long day of travel or just take a moment to get your footing in a new city at:
Whether you're looking for a compact for a solo adventure or a roomy SUV to fit the family, you'll find the right Beauvais-Tille Airport rental car for your needs. Browse the types of wheels available here from names such as Loca Malin, Budget and Europcar.
About three weeks before your flight from Philadelphia to Paris is the ideal time to book your ride from BVA. You're more likely to get a better rate or get access to early bird discounts.
Beauvais-Tille Airport's street address is Tille 60000, Beauvais.
Best time to go to Paris
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from Philadelphia to Paris. June is the busiest month to travel to Paris. If you prefer a more low-key vibe, go in January.
When booking your Philadelphia to Paris tickets, think about the kind of weather you prefer. August is the warmest month in Paris, with temperatures ranging from 13ºC (55ºF) to 29ºC (84ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between -2ºC (28ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF). Look for cheap flights from Philadelphia to Paris around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
More about Paris
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the best stays in Paris right here. Check out these hotels after locking in your flight from Philadelphia to Paris:
Every great vacation has to include a little sightseeing. Eiffel Tower, Louvre Museum and Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Paris are essential stops on your Paris itinerary.
Explore more of France
Paris has plenty to offer, but there are so many other corners of France you'll want to see. About 386 kilometres south-east of Paris, a visit to Lyon will keep you busy. Check out popular attractions like Basilique Notre-Dame de Fourviere, Musée des Confluences and Vieux Lyon - Saint-Jean - Saint-Georges.
Nantes is another favourite destination in France and is around 338 kilometres south-west of Paris. No journey is complete without visiting Chateau des Ducs de Bretagne, Les Machines de L'ile and Jardin des Plantes.