Travelling from Paris to New York: what you need to know
When searching for your flight from Paris to New York, there's a good selection of airports you can jet off from. Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG), Paris Orly Airport (ORY) and Paris Beauvais Airport (BVA) are among Paris's main terminals.
New York has a number of airports you can fly into. Arrive at New York John F. Kennedy Airport (JFK), New York Newark Airport (EWR) or New York LaGuardia Airport (LGA).
Hop on a direct Paris to New York flight and you'll be flying for an average of 8 hours 25 minutes.
The timezone in New York is UTC-5, which is six hours behind Paris.
The most popular route for flights from Paris to New York is from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) to New York John F. Kennedy Airport (JFK). Choose from 72 weekly services between these two airports. If you'd like to get going as soon as possible, the earliest flight from CDG to JFK is the 08:30 Air France service. If you prefer travelling later, the final scheduled service is at 21:05 with Air France.
To ensure you make your Paris to New York flight, leave enough time to check in and find your gate. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Flying over a peak time like July? Major public holidays and other high seasons can mean longer queues and delays at security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
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Flying from Paris
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Begin your travels at Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG), which offers a range of direct flights from Paris to New York. From CDG, you can fly without any stops to New York John F. Kennedy Airport (JFK) or New York Newark Airport (EWR).
Direct Paris to New York plane tickets are available from a range of airlines at CDG. Get on board with any of these:
Consider adding a stopover to potentially save on your Paris to New York flight. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for departures from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport. Take a break (and maybe save some cash) by stopping at one of these popular airports:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Boston Logan International Airport (BOS)
Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
Located around 23 kilometres from the centre of Paris, CDG can be reached in about 35 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey on public transport is roughly 35 minutes.
Want a handy hotel near Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport? If you're boarding an early flight from Paris to New York, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your departure gate:
When it comes to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport's on-time performance, data shows 64% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
The address for CDG is 95711, Roissy Charles de Gaulle.
Paris Orly Airport (ORY)
Prefer to take off from Paris Orly Airport (ORY)? This hub offers direct flights from Paris to New York, seamlessly connecting to New York Newark Airport (EWR).
La Compagnie offers direct Paris to New York plane tickets from ORY. Book your favourite seat and get to your destination in one go.
Break up your Paris to New York flight with a stop so you can recharge or cross another place off your list. Top stopovers between Paris Orly Airport and New York include:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Barcelona Airport (BCN)
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
ORY is around 14 kilometres from central Paris. It'll take 25 minutes or so to get to the airport in a car from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 40 minutes.
Want to enjoy an extra night away before boarding your flight from Paris to New York? Relax in a hotel near Paris Orly Airport before your trip officially begins. These stays are calling your name:
79% of flights out of Paris Orly Airport arrive according to schedule.
You'll find ORY at 94396 Orly Aérogare.
Paris Beauvais Airport (BVA)
You can lock in a ticket from Paris to New York with one or more stops leaving from Paris Beauvais Airport (BVA). These are some of the most popular stopovers between BVA and New York:
Madrid Airport (MAD)
Barcelona Airport (BCN)
Dublin Airport (DUB)
The trip to BVA from central Paris is around 1 hour 15 minutes by public transport. If you're planning to travel by car, it'll take you roughly 1 hour 15 minutes to cover the 72 kilometres or so.
Make taking an early Paris to New York flight one of the easiest parts of your trip. Stay at one of these hotels close to Paris Beauvais Airport and head to your check-in counter without rushing:
Flights that take off from BVA land at their destination within the expected time frame 71% of the time.
You'll find Paris Beauvais Airport at Tille 60000, Beauvais.
Arriving in New York
New York John F. Kennedy Airport (JFK)
New York John F. Kennedy Airport (JFK) to central New York takes about 45 minutes to reach by car. The centre is roughly 21 kilometres away.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 50 minutes.
If you have a late flight from Paris to New York, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing not long after at one of these accommodation options near JFK:
Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up a New York John F. Kennedy Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Budget, Dollar or Sixt and experience the lesser-explored corners of New York and beyond.
To get the lowest price, book your ride from New York John F. Kennedy Airport around two weeks in advance of your Paris to New York flight.
The street address for JFK is JFK Airport.
New York Newark Airport (EWR)
As soon as your flight from Paris to New York has hit the tarmac, you can make your way to the city centre in about 35 minutes by car. Central New York is roughly 14 kilometres from New York Newark Airport (EWR).
Public transport will get you there in about 1 hour.
Place the 'Do not disturb' sign on your door and rest at a hotel close to EWR. Here are a few options where you can tuck yourself in after your flight from Paris to New York:
Dollar, Budget and Thrifty make collecting a New York Newark Airport rental car easy and quick. These providers are located around or in the terminal and will have you on your way in a heartbeat.
Avoid last-minute price surges. Reserving your ride three weeks before your arrival at EWR can get you a lower rate.
The address for New York Newark Airport is Building 1, Conrad Road.
New York LaGuardia Airport (LGA)
Step off your flight from Paris to New York and travel to your hotel or start exploring right away. Central New York is around 13 kilometres from New York LaGuardia Airport (LGA) and usually takes 30 minutes to reach by car.
The journey will take about 55 minutes using public transport.
Enjoy a restful, unhurried start to your trip by staying at a hotel near LGA after your Paris to New York flight. Rest up after a long day of travel or simply give yourself time to get your bearings in a new city at:
Begin your journey without stressing over how to get to your destination with a New York LaGuardia Airport rental car. You can book your wheels with trusted suppliers here like Dollar, Ace Rent a Car and Thrifty.
Get a payoff by planning ahead. Book your vehicle from LGA two weeks before your flight from Paris to New York for the best rates.
The street address for New York LaGuardia Airport is Hangar 7 Centre.
Best time to go to New York
It's time to pick your dates for your flight from Paris to New York. July is the most popular month to travel to New York. If you prefer a more low-key vibe, go in March.
Book a Paris to New York ticket departing in July if you want to explore the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in New York to range from 18ºC to 30ºC.
January has average temperatures of between -6ºC and 8ºC. Search for cheap flights from Paris to New York around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
More about New York
When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the top stays in New York right here. Check out these options after you've booked your flight from Paris to New York:
All great holidays should include a little sightseeing. Central Park, Statue of Liberty and The Metropolitan Museum of Art are must-do's during your New York adventure.
Explore more of the United States
New York has plenty going for it, but there are so many other parts of the United States waiting to be explored. Around 129 kilometres southwest of New York, a visit to Philadelphia will keep your itinerary busy. Start with leading attractions like Independence Hall, Liberty Bell and Philadelphia Museum of Art.
Around 306 kilometres northeast of New York, Boston is another favourite stop in the United States. Start your sightseeing at Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, Freedom Trail and Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum.
