Travelling from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD) to Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG): what you need to know
The timezone in Paris is UTC+1, which is ten hours behind Sydney.
Give yourself enough time to make your SYD to CDG 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 lines in popular months such as April. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a smart move.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Charles de Gaulle Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Stopovers between SYD and CDG include:
Changi International Airport
Suvarnabhumi Airport
Dubai Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD) to Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
C$541 is the lowest price for a one-way Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Charles de Gaulle Airport flight. Return flights start from C$1,161. These prices can change based on demand.
To find cheap tickets from SYD to CDG, book in advance. Airlines typically offer the most competitive fares when flights are first released.
The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest flights from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Charles de Gaulle Airport across the month. It's a great way to snap up a bargain if your travel plans are flexible.
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Tailor your flights using filters. Choose your preferred departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Charles de Gaulle Airport.
Handy information about Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD)
Of the departures from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport, 69.62% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport is around 18 kilometres from central Sydney. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
The trip when using public transport usually takes 25 minutes.
Get your vacation off to a leisurely start by staying near SYD. Whether you're taking an early flight from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Charles de Gaulle Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels have you covered:
Arriving at Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Charles de Gaulle Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near CDG instead:
Begin your adventure by picking up a Charles de Gaulle Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Alamo, Keddy By Europcar or Europcar and explore beyond Paris's main sights.
For the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Charles de Gaulle Airport around two weeks before your trip.
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 get to the centre driving.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey of around 1 hour 15 minutes.
When to fly to Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
June is the most popular month for flights from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Charles de Gaulle Airport. For smaller crowds, travel to Paris in January.
The warmest month in Paris is August, with temperatures ranging between 13ºC (55ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF). Book your flights from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Charles de Gaulle Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from SYD to CDG in January. Temperatures average between -2ºC (28ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF) then.
Explore more of France
Lyon is just one of the many places in France waiting to be discovered once you've seen the sights of Paris. Around 386 kilometres away to the south-east, well-known attractions include Basilique Notre-Dame de Fourviere, Musée des Confluences and Vieux Lyon - Saint-Jean - Saint-Georges.
If you're looking to explore another well-known destination in France, consider Nantes, roughly 338 kilometres south-west of Paris. Chateau des Ducs de Bretagne, Les Machines de L'ile and Jardin des Plantes are among its highlights.