Cheap flights from Philadelphia International to Paris Charles de Gaulle from $449
Updated 2026-05-27
3718 miles great-circle distance, typically flown in 7h 53m with 5 airlines operating direct service from Philadelphia International (PHL) 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 Philadelphia International
Philadelphia International is American Airlines' largest East Coast hub after Charlotte. Six terminals A through F are connected airside, with SEPTA's Airport Line running from each terminal directly to 30th Street Station downtown in 25 minutes for $7.75. American operates the bulk of the schedule; Frontier and Spirit run heavy ULCC operations on leisure routes. Transatlantic service to Europe is dense — daily flights to London, Frankfurt, Madrid, Doha and Dublin make PHL the cheapest gateway for many small-city US travellers heading to Europe.
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 PHL to CDG?
| Airline | IATA | Flight time | Cabin |
| American Airlines | AA | 7h 53m | Economy |
| British Airways | BA | 7h 53m | Economy |
| Lufthansa | LH | 7h 53m | Economy |
| Qatar Airways | QR | 7h 53m | Economy |
| Aer Lingus | EI | 7h 53m | Economy |
5 carriers fly direct on this corridor. Frequencies vary by season — summer and winter holiday peaks see additional flights.
Best time to fly PHL→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.
Philadelphia to Paris FAQs
Direct flights from Philadelphia International (PHL) to Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) take approximately 7h 53m for the 3718-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.
5 carriers operate direct service from Philadelphia International (PHL) to Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG): American Airlines, British Airways, Lufthansa, Qatar Airways and Aer Lingus. Frequencies vary by season and carrier — American 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.