International route
Cheap flights from Washington to Paris
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG). 3,837 miles, 7h 25m nonstop.
DCA to CDG at a glance
Computed from airline schedules and the fares we track for this route. Refreshed several times a day.
- Distance
- 3,837 milesgreat-circle
- Typical flight time
- 7h 25mnonstop, gate to gate
- Nonstop airlines
- AA1 airlineAmerican
- Nonstop flights per day
- 1all airlines combined
- Cheapest month
- January 2027over the next six months
- Best day to fly
- Wednesday16% less than Sunday
- Time difference
- 6h aheadParis vs Washington
Washington to Paris
Round trips from $364
Per traveler, taxes and fees included. Lowest fare we found departs Wed, Jan 6.
Cheapest month: January 2027
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Lowest round-trip economy fare per traveler in each of the next six months, taxes and fees included. Select a month to search that date.
Airlines flying Washington to Paris
1 airline flies nonstop with 1 departures a day combined, plus 12 more with one stop.
- AAAmerican AirlinesoneworldNonstop · 1 flight a day · first checked bag from $40
- EIAer LingusConnecting via DUB, SNN · first checked bag from $70
- ACAir CanadaStar AllianceConnecting via YYZ · first checked bag from $35
- BABritish AirwaysoneworldConnecting via LHR, LGW · first checked bag from $75
- DLDelta Air LinesSkyTeamConnecting via ATL, DTW, JFK, BOS, LGA · first checked bag from $35
- IBIberiaoneworldConnecting via MAD · first checked bag from $70
- AZITA AirwaysConnecting via FCO, MXP · first checked bag from $70
- B6JetBlueConnecting via JFK, BOS, FLL, MCO, SJU · first checked bag from $40
- SKSAS Scandinavian AirlinesSkyTeamConnecting via CPH · first checked bag from $70
- TPTAP Air PortugalStar AllianceConnecting via LIS · first checked bag from $70
- UAUnited AirlinesStar AllianceConnecting via ORD, EWR · first checked bag from $40
- VSVirgin AtlanticSkyTeamConnecting via LHR · first checked bag from $75
- WSWestJetConnecting via YYZ · first checked bag from $35
Connecting options
Hubs where one airline can carry you on both legs, most choices first.
- New York (JFK)DLB62 airlines
- Boston (BOS)DLB62 airlines
- Toronto (YYZ)ACWS2 airlines
- London (LHR)BAVS2 airlines
- Atlanta (ATL)DL1 airline
Which airport should I use?
Washington has 3 airports and Paris has 2 airports. Fares can differ by $50 to $150 round trip between them, so check the alternatives before you book.
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Tips for this route
- Only American flies this route nonstop, which keeps nonstop fares firm. A one-stop itinerary through JFK or BOS is usually cheaper if you can spare the extra three to five hours.
- January 2027 is the cheapest month to fly over the next six months, with round trips from $364; September 2026 is the most expensive at $482 and up, a difference of $118 per traveler.
- Departing on a Wednesday averages 16% less than a Sunday on this route. If your dates are flexible, shift the outbound by a day or two and check the calendar view before you book.
- Book 6 to 12 weeks ahead; fares climb in the last three weeks and around holidays.
- Paris is 6 hours ahead of Washington. Expect to lose 6 hours on the clock heading east, so an overnight or late-afternoon departure tends to arrive at a more usable hour.
Destination guide
Paris: Museums, markets and the best walking city on earth
Paris has nonstops from about 20 US cities, mostly into Charles de Gaulle, with Air France, Delta, United, American and French bee competing on price. The Louvre, the Eiffel Tower, neighborhood markets and café life reward a long weekend or a week.
Best time to visit: April–June and September–October are mild and pleasant. July–August is warm and many locals leave (some restaurants close); November–March is cool and gray with the best fares.
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How long is the flight from Washington to Paris?
A nonstop flight from Washington (DCA) to Paris (CDG) takes about 7h 25m gate to gate, covering 3,837 miles. Connecting itineraries add the layover, typically 2 to 5 hours more in total.
Which airlines fly nonstop from DCA to CDG?
American Airlines operates nonstop flights from Washington (DCA) to Paris (CDG), with 1 nonstop departure a day between them. One-stop options connect through JFK, BOS and YYZ.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Washington to Paris?
Over the next six months, January 2027 has the lowest round-trip fares from Washington (DCA) to Paris (CDG), starting at $364 per traveler including taxes and fees. Within any month, Wednesday departures average the lowest prices.
How far in advance should I book Washington to Paris flights?
Book 6 to 12 weeks ahead; fares climb in the last three weeks and around holidays. Air1 Tickets includes free cancellation within 24 hours of booking on every fare, so you can lock in a good price and keep looking.
What is the time difference between Washington and Paris?
Paris is 6 hours ahead of Washington. DCA is on America/New York time and CDG on Europe/Paris time. Departure and arrival times in search results are always shown in local time at each airport.
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