Compare cheap flights from New York to Paris. Search JFK to CDG fares, airports, airlines and flexible dates.
About this route
Paris is one of the easiest European capitals to reach from New York, with several nonstop carriers and two Paris airports. Savings usually come from flexibility on dates and from comparing Orly against Charles de Gaulle, not from connecting flights.
New York airport departure area before a flight to Paris.
Route at a glance
Route
New York to Paris
Airports
JFK → CDG
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Route verdict
New York to Paris sits in the middle ground where nonstop convenience, fare family, and one-stop savings all deserve a side-by-side check. Use the first New York to Paris search as a benchmark, then test nearby dates before judging the route as expensive. Airport changes should stay secondary unless the transfer still supports the trip you want. Once the fare looks fair, use the Paris destination guide to confirm the arrival plan.
Route rhythm
New York (JFK) to Paris (CDG) is about 3,620 miles (5,830 km). Nonstop flights take roughly 7 to 7.5 hours eastbound and about 8.5 hours back, depending on winds and routing.
Timing
November to mid-March, outside Christmas and New Year, is when fares are usually lowest. April to June and September are the sweet spot for weather and price. July and August are busy with US vacations even though many Parisians leave the city.
Airlines
These carriers have commonly served the route. Schedules change by season, so confirm current options in the live results.
Paris, the destination for this route.
Fare range
Low-cost long-haul fares look cheapest but charge for checked bags, seats and meals, so compare the total. On Air France and Delta, the light fares usually exclude a checked bag. Midweek departures tend to be cheaper than Friday and Sunday.
Airport choice
On the New York side:
On the Paris side:
Destination fit
Paris is well connected by high-speed rail to London, Brussels, Amsterdam and the south of France, so an open-jaw trip can be cheaper than returning to Paris.
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Better-value fares
Use the search form above to compare live fares, airlines and dates for New York to Paris.
Start with JFK and CDG, then widen the search only when the ground transfer still makes sense.
On New York to Paris, baggage, seats, and airport transfers can erase the savings from a low headline fare.
Even a one or two day shift can move you into a cheaper pricing band on busy city-break routes.
Nonstop flights often win on convenience, but a short connection is still worth checking before you rule it out.
Nonstop flights usually take about 7 to 7.5 hours to Paris and around 8.5 hours on the way back.