Newark Liberty to Paris Charles de Gaulle
3639 miles great-circle distance, typically flown in 7h 43m with 8 airlines operating direct service from Newark Liberty (EWR) to Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG). Cheapest fares are usually in January (around $449 return), with peak prices in August (around $1347). Departures on a Tuesday tend to undercut weekend prices on this corridor.
Flying from Newark Liberty
Newark Liberty serves as one of New York's three primary airports and United's principal East Coast hub. Three terminals A, B and C connect via the AirTrain people mover to the NJ Transit and Amtrak rail station, with NJ Transit reaching New York Penn Station in 25 minutes for around $16. Newark fares are typically a few dollars cheaper than JFK on the same routes thanks to United's heavy capacity; international long-haul is the deepest of the three NYC airports for European destinations.
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 EWR to CDG?
| Airline | IATA | Flight time | Cabin |
| United Airlines | UA | 7h 43m | Economy |
| British Airways | BA | 7h 43m | Economy |
| Virgin Atlantic | VS | 7h 43m | Economy |
| Lufthansa | LH | 7h 43m | Economy |
| Air India | AI | 7h 43m | Economy |
| Singapore Airlines | SQ | 7h 43m | Economy |
| Emirates | EK | 7h 43m | Economy |
| Cathay Pacific | CX | 7h 43m | Economy |
8 carriers fly direct on this corridor. Frequencies vary by season — summer and winter holiday peaks see additional flights.
Best time to fly EWR→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.
Newark to Paris FAQs
Direct flights from Newark Liberty (EWR) to Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) take approximately 7h 43m for the 3639-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 $449. 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 Newark Liberty (EWR) to Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG): United Airlines, British Airways, Virgin Atlantic, Lufthansa, Air India and 3 more. Frequencies vary by season and carrier — United 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.