Seattle-Tacoma to Paris Charles de Gaulle
5002 miles great-circle distance, typically flown in 10h 28m with 8 airlines operating direct service from Seattle-Tacoma (SEA) to Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG). Cheapest fares are usually in January (around $699 return), with peak prices in August (around $2097). Departures on a Tuesday tend to undercut weekend prices on this corridor.
Flying from Seattle-Tacoma
Seattle-Tacoma is Alaska Airlines' principal hub and Delta's growing Pacific Northwest base. The Link Light Rail Red Line runs from the airport's elevated station directly to Westlake in downtown Seattle in 38 minutes for $3.25 — possibly the easiest big-city transfer in the country. International long-haul has expanded sharply post-2023 with new direct service to Tokyo, Seoul, Frankfurt, London Heathrow and Auckland. Weather delays are rare; SEA is one of the most operationally reliable winter airports in the US.
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 SEA to CDG?
| Airline | IATA | Flight time | Cabin |
| Alaska Airlines | AS | 10h 28m | Economy |
| Delta Air Lines | DL | 10h 28m | Economy |
| British Airways | BA | 10h 28m | Economy |
| Lufthansa | LH | 10h 28m | Economy |
| Korean Air | KE | 10h 28m | Economy |
| ANA | NH | 10h 28m | Economy |
| Japan Airlines | JL | 10h 28m | Economy |
| Emirates | EK | 10h 28m | Economy |
8 carriers fly direct on this corridor. Frequencies vary by season — summer and winter holiday peaks see additional flights.
Best time to fly SEA→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.
Seattle to Paris FAQs
Direct flights from Seattle-Tacoma (SEA) to Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) take approximately 10h 28m for the 5002-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.
January is typically the cheapest month on this route, with one-way fares from $699. August 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.
8 carriers operate direct service from Seattle-Tacoma (SEA) to Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG): Alaska Airlines, Delta Air Lines, British Airways, Lufthansa, Korean Air and 3 more. Frequencies vary by season and carrier — Alaska 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.