Los Angeles International to Paris Charles de Gaulle
5656 miles great-circle distance, typically flown in 11h 47m with 10 airlines operating direct service from Los Angeles International (LAX) to Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG). Cheapest fares are usually in Jun (around $622 return), with peak prices in Jun (around $622). Departures on a Tuesday tend to undercut weekend prices on this corridor.
Flying from Los Angeles International
Los Angeles International spreads across nine terminals arranged in a U around the central hub, with the inter-terminal LAX-it shuttle and the new Automated People Mover (opening late 2026) connecting them. Metro Rail does not yet enter the airport directly — the K Line shuttle and FlyAway bus to Union Station are the rail-adjacent options. American, Delta, United, Southwest and Alaska all run major operations here; international long-haul fills T2 and the Tom Bradley International Terminal.
Arriving in Paris
Paris Charles de Gaulle is 25 km northeast of central Paris, with RER B trains reaching Gare du Nord in 25–35 minutes for €11.80. Air France, Delta, American and United dominate the transatlantic corridor. Cheapest months from US East Coast hubs are November (post-Thanksgiving) and late January; peak demand is May–early September. Olympic-year (2024) demand peaks have moderated; pricing now mirrors typical patterns.
Who flies LAX to CDG?
| Airline | IATA | Flight time | Cabin |
| American Airlines | AA | 11h 47m | Economy |
| Delta Air Lines | DL | 11h 47m | Economy |
| United Airlines | UA | 11h 47m | Economy |
| British Airways | BA | 11h 47m | Economy |
| Virgin Atlantic | VS | 11h 47m | Economy |
| Qantas | QF | 11h 47m | Economy |
| Singapore Airlines | SQ | 11h 47m | Economy |
| Korean Air | KE | 11h 47m | Economy |
| ANA | NH | 11h 47m | Economy |
| Emirates | EK | 11h 47m | Economy |
10 carriers fly direct on this corridor. Frequencies vary by season — summer and winter holiday peaks see additional flights.
Best time to fly LAX→CDG
Synthesised from 12-month price aggregates. Cheapest months in green, peak in red.
Estimated baseline. Prices update on a 30-day cadence as Travelpayouts data refreshes. Cheapest day-of-week typically Tuesday.
Los Angeles to Paris FAQs
Direct flights from Los Angeles International (LAX) to Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) take approximately 11h 47m for the 5656-mile journey, plus 30–60 minutes of taxi, climb and descent. Total airport-to-airport time depends on cruise winds and air-traffic queueing on approach.
Jun is typically the cheapest month on this route, with one-way fares from $539. Jun is the peak — expect prices 2–3× higher. Book 4–8 weeks ahead for best fares; last-minute prices on this corridor rise sharply inside two weeks of departure.
10 carriers operate direct service from Los Angeles International (LAX) to Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG): American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, United Airlines, British Airways, Virgin Atlantic and 5 more. Frequencies vary by season and carrier — American Airlines typically operates the highest weekly count on this corridor.
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Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) is the primary international airport for Paris. Allow 30–60 minutes for the ground transfer by train, express bus, taxi or rideshare depending on traffic and time of day. See the airport's official website for current train and shuttle timetables.