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Paris.C$496 per passenger.Departing Fri, Nov 7, returning Sun, Nov 16.Round-trip flight with Fly Play.Outbound indirect flight with Fly Play, departing from Baltimore Washington International on Fri, Nov 7, arriving in Paris Charles de Gaulle.Inbound indirect flight with Fly Play, departing from Paris Charles de Gaulle on Sun, Nov 16, arriving in Baltimore Washington International.Price includes taxes and charges.From C$496, select.
Paris.C$496 per passenger.Departing Sun, Dec 7, returning Sat, Dec 13.Round-trip flight with Fly Play.Outbound indirect flight with Fly Play, departing from Baltimore Washington International on Sun, Dec 7, arriving in Paris Charles de Gaulle.Inbound indirect flight with Fly Play, departing from Paris Charles de Gaulle on Sat, Dec 13, arriving in Baltimore Washington International.Price includes taxes and charges.From C$496, select.
Paris.C$497 per passenger.Departing Wed, Nov 12, returning Wed, Dec 3.Round-trip flight with Fly Play.Outbound indirect flight with Fly Play, departing from Baltimore Washington International on Wed, Nov 12, arriving in Paris Charles de Gaulle.Inbound indirect flight with Fly Play, departing from Paris Charles de Gaulle on Wed, Dec 3, arriving in Baltimore Washington International.Price includes taxes and charges.From C$497, select.
Paris.C$510 per passenger.Departing Mon, Oct 27, returning Fri, Oct 31.Round-trip flight with Fly Play.Outbound indirect flight with Fly Play, departing from Baltimore Washington International on Mon, Oct 27, arriving in Paris Charles de Gaulle.Inbound indirect flight with Fly Play, departing from Paris Charles de Gaulle on Fri, Oct 31, arriving in Baltimore Washington International.Price includes taxes and charges.From C$510, select.
Paris.C$525 per passenger.Departing Mon, Sep 8, returning Wed, Sep 17.Round-trip flight with Fly Play.Outbound indirect flight with Fly Play, departing from Baltimore Washington International on Mon, Sep 8, arriving in Paris Charles de Gaulle.Inbound indirect flight with Fly Play, departing from Paris Charles de Gaulle on Wed, Sep 17, arriving in Baltimore Washington International.Price includes taxes and charges.From C$525, select.
Paris.C$525 per passenger.Departing Thu, Sep 25, returning Thu, Oct 2.Round-trip flight with Fly Play.Outbound indirect flight with Fly Play, departing from Baltimore Washington International on Thu, Sep 25, arriving in Paris Charles de Gaulle.Inbound indirect flight with Fly Play, departing from Paris Charles de Gaulle on Thu, Oct 2, arriving in Baltimore Washington International.Price includes taxes and charges.From C$525, select.
Paris.C$561 per passenger.Departing Mon, May 5, returning Thu, May 15.Round-trip flight with Fly Play.Outbound indirect flight with Fly Play, departing from Baltimore Washington International on Mon, May 5, arriving in Paris Charles de Gaulle.Inbound indirect flight with Fly Play, departing from Paris Charles de Gaulle on Thu, May 15, arriving in Baltimore Washington International.Price includes taxes and charges.From C$561, select.
Paris.C$566 per passenger.Departing Sun, Feb 8, returning Sun, Feb 15.Round-trip flight with Fly Play.Outbound indirect flight with Fly Play, departing from Baltimore Washington International on Sun, Feb 8, arriving in Paris Charles de Gaulle.Inbound indirect flight with Fly Play, departing from Paris Charles de Gaulle on Sun, Feb 15, arriving in Baltimore Washington International.Price includes taxes and charges.From C$566, select.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Washington, D.C. to Paris?

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Washington, D.C. to Paris flights are currently cheapest in November.
Apr
from C$842
May
from C$561
Jun
from C$720
Jul
from C$873
Aug
from C$574
Sep
from C$525
Oct
from C$510
Nov
from C$496
Dec
from C$496
Jan
from C$605
Feb
from C$566
Mar
from C$578

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Washington, D.C. to Paris: Flight information

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Cheapest flight foundC$496
Cheapest month to flyNovember
Average flight time7 hrs, 34 mins
Most popular airlineDelta
Average flights per week264

Finding cheap flights from Washington, D.C. to Paris: Frequently asked questions

There are 3 airports in Paris: Paris Orly, Paris Charles de Gaulle and Paris Beauvais.
The best price we found for a round-trip flight from Washington, D.C. to Paris is C$496. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
7 hours and 34 minutes is the average flight time from Washington, D.C. to Paris.
Delta, Air Canada and Virgin Atlantic fly direct from Washington, D.C. to Paris.
There are 264 flights per week flying from Washington, D.C. to Paris, as of April 2025.
The cheapest month to fly from Washington, D.C. to Paris is usually November.
If you're flying from Washington, D.C., the cheapest airport near Paris is Paris Charles de Gaulle – which is 22.7 km away from the center of Paris. We've found flights to this airport from C$496.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it is currently cheapest to fly from Washington, D.C. to Paris on Friday, November 7, 2025.
Yes – the average flight time is 7 hours and 34 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Paris but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar, and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Paris is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
In April, the average temperature is usually around 10°C. August is typically the warmest month in Paris, when it usually averages around 24°C. You can expect the least rain in March. The coldest month is January, with temperatures averaging 0°C. The rainiest month is December.
The cheapest airline that flies to Paris is Fly Play, and the cheapest airline that flies to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport is Air France.

Travelling from Washington DC to Paris: what you need to know

  • Organizing your flight from Washington DC to Paris begins with finding the right airport to kick off your trip. Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA), Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) are the main terminals in Washington DC.

  • When it comes to arriving in Paris, hop off the plane at Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) or Paris Orly Airport (ORY). Beauvais-Tille Airport (BVA) is another major gateway to this city.

  • The average length of a direct Washington DC to Paris flight is 7 hours 35 minutes.

  • The timezone in Paris is UTC+1, which is five hours ahead of Washington DC.

  • Leave plenty of time to make your Washington DC to Paris flight. It's generally best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.

  • Popular months like February or high seasons such as Thanksgiving and Christmas/New Year will mean bigger lines at check-in and security. Play it safe and head to the terminal even earlier. Arriving two hours before domestic flights and four hours ahead of international departures is wise.

How to find the cheapest flights from Washington DC to Paris

  • To find cheap Washington DC to Paris flights, book ahead. Airlines typically offer their most competitively priced fares when tickets are first released.

  • The 'Whole month' search tool will show you the cheapest plane tickets from Washington DC to Paris across each month. It's a good way to find a bargain if your trip dates are flexible.

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Flying from Washington DC

Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA)

  • Stopovers are the ideal opportunity to break up your journey — and perhaps even tour another city. When browsing Washington DC to Paris flights leaving from Ronald Reagan National Airport, uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can stop along the way. Some popular options include:

    • Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL)

    • Logan International Airport (BOS)

    • Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)

  • The journey from central Washington DC to DCA takes around 45 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or get a cab, you'll cover the 6 kilometres in 15 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.

  • Want a hassle-free start to your vacation? Stay near Ronald Reagan National Airport. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Washington DC to Paris or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are the answer:

  • 76.44% of flights that leave from Ronald Reagan National Airport reach their destination on time.

  • You'll find DCA at 1 Aviation Circle.

Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)

  • Prefer to jet off from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)? This popular hub offers direct flights from Washington DC to Paris, seamlessly connecting you to Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG).

  • Book your direct Washington DC to Paris plane ticket with Air France. This is one of the leading carriers operating this route out of IAD.

  • Visit family or friends or just take some time to unwind with a stopover. If you'd like to split up your Washington DC to Paris flight, browse these options when taking off from Washington Dulles International Airport:

    • London Heathrow Airport (LHR)

    • Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS)

    • Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL)

  • On public transport, you can travel from central Washington DC to IAD in around 1 hour 10 minutes. The airport is roughly 40 kilometres away. Driving will take you about 50 minutes.

  • Start your vacation early with an additional night away from home. Before catching your flight from Washington DC to Paris, take it easy in one of these hotels near Washington Dulles International Airport:

  • When it comes to keeping flights punctual, Washington Dulles International Airport has an on-time arrival performance of 74.39%.

  • IAD is located at 1 Saarinen Circle.

Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI)

  • Book a ticket from Washington DC to Paris out of Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) with one or more stops. Some popular stopovers between BWI and Paris are:

    • London Heathrow Airport (LHR)

    • Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ)

    • Keflavik International Airport (KEF)

  • The journey to BWI from the centre of Washington DC is around 1 hour 30 minutes by public transport. If you're going by car, it'll take you about 50 minutes to cover the 40 kilometres or so.

  • Sleep a little longer and still make your Washington DC to Paris flight with plenty of time to spare. These accommodation options near Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport make getting to the terminal a breeze if you're jetting off early:

  • The on-time performance rate of BWI is 77.13%. In other words, that's how often flights that depart this airport arrive at their destination as planned.

Arriving in Paris

Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)

  • Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) is approximately 23 kilometres from the centre of Paris. If you're catching a cab or a ride-share, the drive takes around 45 minutes.

  • Travelling to the centre on public transport will take you roughly 1 hour 15 minutes.

  • If you're arriving on a late flight from Washington DC to Paris, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing soon after at one of these accommodation options near CDG:

  • Explore without limits with a Charles de Gaulle Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Alamo, Keddy By Europcar or Europcar and chase adventure across Paris and beyond.

  • Lock in the best rate by booking your vehicle from Charles de Gaulle Airport about two weeks before your trip.

  • CDG is located at 95711, Roissy Charles de Gaulle.

Paris Orly Airport (ORY)

  • Central Paris is about 14 kilometres from Paris Orly Airport (ORY). As soon as your flight from Washington DC to Paris has hit the runway and you've navigated your way to arrivals, the drive should be around 35 minutes.

  • The journey will take about 55 minutes on public transport.

  • After your flight from Washington DC to Paris, tuck yourself in at a hotel near ORY. These are some great options that'll help you get into relaxation mode:

  • Alamo, Europcar and Keddy By Europcar make picking up a Paris Orly Airport rental car quick and easy. These suppliers are located around or in the terminal and will have you behind the wheel before you know it.

  • Score the best price by booking your ride from ORY one week ahead of time. You can also expect to have a bigger selection 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 the centre of Paris. It takes about 1 hour 30 minutes to reach the city centre by ride-share or cab once you've hopped off your flight from Washington DC to Paris.

  • Public transport can get you there in around 2 hours 20 minutes.

  • If you don't want to travel into the centre, head for a hotel near BVA. Make yourself comfortable at one of these options after your Washington DC to Paris flight:

  • Whether you're searching for a zippy compact for a solo adventure or a roomy SUV to move the whole family, you'll find the perfect Beauvais-Tille Airport rental car for your needs. Check out wheels available from names such as Loca Malin, Budget and Europcar.

  • Plan ahead and get the perks. Book your vehicle from BVA three weeks before your flight from Washington DC to Paris for the best rates.

  • Beauvais-Tille Airport is located at Tille 60000, Beauvais.

Best time to go to Paris

  • January is the quietest month for flights from Washington DC to Paris, while June is the most popular. Figure out the best time to visit Paris based on whether you want a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.

  • The warmest month in Paris is August, with temperatures ranging between 13ºC (55ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF). Lock in your Washington DC to Paris ticket then if you enjoy this type of weather.

  • January sees average temperatures of between -2ºC (28ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF). Look for cheap flights from Washington DC to Paris around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.

More about Paris

Explore more of France

  • Lyon is just one of the many places in France waiting to be discovered once you've seen Paris. Around 386 kilometres to the south-east, its top attractions include Basilique Notre-Dame de Fourviere, Musée des Confluences and Vieux Lyon - Saint-Jean - Saint-Georges.

  • Nantes is another standout destination in France and is around 338 kilometres south-west of Paris. No trip is complete without seeing Chateau des Ducs de Bretagne, Les Machines de L'ile and Jardin des Plantes.

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