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Flights to Paris
Paris Charles de Gaulle is the main international airport and home base of Air France. Orly, closer to the city, focuses on European and domestic flights.
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Major airports
- CDG, Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
- ORY, Paris Orly Airport
Airlines you'll often see
Air France, Delta, United, American Airlines. Routes and schedules change, so search your dates to see who flies when.
Popular flight routes
- New York (JFK) to Paris (CDG)
- Newark (EWR) to Paris (CDG)
- Los Angeles (LAX) to Paris (CDG)
- Chicago (ORD) to Paris (CDG)
- Washington (IAD) to Paris (CDG)
- San Francisco (SFO) to Paris (CDG)
Best time to visit
April to June and September to October bring pleasant weather and fewer crowds than summer.
Getting from the airport
RER B trains run from Charles de Gaulle; Orlyval and buses serve Orly.
Travel tips
- Charles de Gaulle has several terminals; check yours before you travel.
- RER B trains link the airport to central Paris.
- Check Schengen area entry requirements before travel.
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