Cheap flights from New York to Paris

Flights from New York to Paris: Route Overview

Route	New York (JFK) → Paris (CDG)
Distance	5,840 km (3,626 miles)
Flight time	7h 45m
Direct flights	Yes
Prices from	$312 round trip
Best months to fly	Jan-Mar, Oct-Nov

The New York to Paris route is a well-served route connecting JFK and CDG. With 5 airlines competing on this route, travelers can find competitive fares starting from $312 for a round trip. Direct flights take approximately 7h 45m, covering a distance of 5,840 km.

Monthly price guide

Average round-trip prices from New York to Paris by month. Highlighted months typically offer the best deals.

Prices are estimates based on historical data and may vary. Use the search widget above for current fares.

Airlines flying New York to Paris

The following airlines operate direct flights on this route:

• Air France
• Delta
• United
• La Compagnie
• French Bee

Booking tips for New York to Paris

French Bee offers budget long-haul from Newark to Paris-Orly. La Compagnie operates all-business-class flights at premium economy prices. Midweek departures are 20-30% cheaper.

For the best prices, we recommend comparing across multiple booking platforms:

Alternative airports

Near New York: EWR (Newark). Searching these airports alongside the main one often surfaces cheaper options from low-cost carriers.

Near Paris: ORY (Orly). Secondary airports are popular with budget airlines. Factor in taxi or shuttle costs before assuming the cheaper fare is actually cheaper overall.

Prepare for your trip

Once you've booked your flight from New York to Paris:

• Get an eSIM to stay connected on arrival — compare plans on SimTravelGuide
• Pre-book your airport transfer in Paris — compare services on AirportTransfersNow
• Rent a car at your destination — find the best rates on MyCarHireNow

Read more about flights to Paris or flights to New York.

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Understanding pricing on the New York to Paris route

With 5 airlines competing on New York–Paris, price wars work in your favor — particularly when low-cost carriers force full-service airlines to match base fares on the same corridor.

Seasonal swings on New York–Paris can be dramatic: shoulder-season fares often run 25–40% below peak pricing. The monthly price table above shows exactly when the dips happen on this corridor.

How to book New York to Paris

For a long-haul flight like New York–Paris, start searching 8–12 weeks before departure. International fares hit their cheapest window 2–3 months out — earlier bookings carry a premium, and last-minute prices are usually the highest. Use Google Flights to scan departure dates, then verify pricing on Skyscanner and the widget above. Fare sources differ across platforms, so the best deal moves around.

On long-haul routes like this, mixing carriers on different segments can produce lower total costs. Book the outbound with one airline and the return with another if the pricing works out.

What to expect flying New York to Paris

A 7h 45m flight from New York to Paris means the onboard experience genuinely matters. Seat pitch, meal quality, and entertainment options vary significantly between carriers on this route — check SeatGuru for your specific aircraft before choosing.

Check visa and entry requirements for your destination well before booking. Some countries require advance e-visas that take days to process, and discovering this at the airport creates expensive problems.

Summary: flying from New York to Paris

Competition between Air France, Delta, United and La Compagnie on this route works in your favor. Use it: search the same dates across at least two booking platforms, because different aggregators have different deals with airlines and the cheapest option varies by the day.

Pay attention to what is included in the fare. Budget carriers may quote a lower headline price but charge separately for carry-on bags, seat assignments, and in-flight meals. On a route like New York to Paris, the fare difference between a full-service and a budget carrier after extras can shrink to almost nothing.

Your next step

Use the search widget at the top of this page to check current New York–Paris fares. Then cross-reference with Google Flights — its calendar view makes it easy to spot the cheapest departure dates at a glance.

Once you find a good fare, don't hesitate too long. On popular routes like this one, the best prices tend to disappear within 24–48 hours. Setting up a price alert takes 30 seconds and means you will not miss a fare drop.