Cheap flights from Washington Dulles to Paris Charles de Gaulle from $449
Updated 2026-05-27
3851 miles great-circle distance, typically flown in 8h 09m with 8 airlines operating direct service from Washington Dulles (IAD) to Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG). Cheapest fares are usually in Jun (around $449 return), with peak prices in Jun (around $1347). Departures on a Tuesday tend to undercut weekend prices on this corridor.
Flying from Washington Dulles
Washington Dulles International is United Airlines' Mid-Atlantic hub and the larger of the two Washington-region airports. Metro's Silver Line extension opened in 2022, running from the airport's underground station directly to downtown Washington DC in around 50 minutes for $7. International long-haul through IAD is the deepest of any DC-area airport, with United, BA, Virgin Atlantic, Lufthansa, Air France, Qatar, Emirates and Ethiopian all running daily flights to global hubs.
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 IAD to CDG?
| Airline | IATA | Flight time | Cabin |
| United Airlines | UA | 8h 09m | Economy |
| British Airways | BA | 8h 09m | Economy |
| Virgin Atlantic | VS | 8h 09m | Economy |
| Lufthansa | LH | 8h 09m | Economy |
| Air France | AF | 8h 09m | Economy |
| Qatar Airways | QR | 8h 09m | Economy |
| Emirates | EK | 8h 09m | Economy |
| Ethiopian Airlines | ET | 8h 09m | Economy |
8 carriers fly direct on this corridor. Frequencies vary by season — summer and winter holiday peaks see additional flights.
Best time to fly IAD→CDG
Aggregated from 12 months of Travelpayouts fare data. Cheapest months in green, peak in red.
Source: Travelpayouts route data, refreshed every 30 days. Cheapest day-of-week typically Tuesday.
Washington to Paris FAQs
Direct flights from Washington Dulles (IAD) to Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) take approximately 8h 09m for the 3851-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.
Jun is typically the cheapest month on this route, with one-way fares from $449. Jun 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 Washington Dulles (IAD) to Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG): United Airlines, British Airways, Virgin Atlantic, Lufthansa, Air France 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.