Travelling from Paris to Los Angeles: what you need to know
Organising your flight from Paris to Los Angeles begins with finding the best airport to start your trip. Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG), Paris Orly Airport (ORY) and Beauvais-Tille Airport (BVA) are the main terminals in Paris.
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Van Nuys Airport (VNY) are Los Angeles's chief entry points.
A direct flight from Paris to Los Angeles takes on average 11 hours 40 minutes. The timezone in Los Angeles is UTC-7, which makes it 8 hours behind Paris.
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) is the most traveled route that connects these two cities. There are 46 flights a week to pick from. If you have things to do before leaving, the last flight from Paris to Los Angeles is with Air France at 19:25. Choose the first CDG to LAX departure operated by Air France at 08:45 if you're more of an early bird.
To ensure you get on your flight from Paris to Los Angeles, leave plenty of time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Turning up two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Delays at security and check-in are likely if you're flying during high season, so give yourself even more breathing space. A good rule of thumb for peak periods? Get there up to four hours ahead for international flights and at least two hours for domestic departures.
If you hold a passport from France, you'll need an ETA to enter United States. This applies when booking a cheap flight from Paris to Los Angeles for tourism purposes. The rules may be different if you're travelling for work or other reasons. Always consult official visa guidelines before you make travel plans and definitely before you fly.
Flying from Paris
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
If you're searching for a direct flight from Paris to Los Angeles, they're available from Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG). Travel from CDG to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) in one seamless trip.
At CDG, there's a variety of carriers offering direct flights from Paris to Los Angeles, including:
Consider adding a stopover to possibly find a cheaper flight from Paris to Los Angeles. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for departures from Charles de Gaulle Airport. Take a break from travelling at one of these popular airports:
Copenhagen Airport (CPH)
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol Airport (AMS)
Travelling from central Paris to CDG takes around 1 hour and 15 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or get a cab, you'll cover the 27 kilometres in 44 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Planning to catch an early flight from Paris to Los Angeles? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels close to Charles de Gaulle Airport:
Paris Orly Airport (ORY)
Split up your flight from Paris to Los Angeles with a stop so you can freshen up or tick another place off your list. Top stopovers between Charles de Gaulle Airport and Los Angeles are:
Copenhagen Airport (CPH)
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol Airport (AMS)
ORY is around 19 kilometres from central Paris. It'll take 34 minutes or so to get to the airport by car from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 57 minutes.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before catching your flight from Paris to Los Angeles? Check in to a hotel near Paris Orly Airport before your holiday officially begins. Check out these accommodation options:
Arriving in Los Angeles
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) is around 32 kilometres from central Los Angeles. With your own car rental or if you take a cab, the drive is around 32 minutes.
It takes roughly 54 minutes if you're using public transport.
Consider booking a hotel near LAX if you're taking a late flight from Paris to Los Angeles. Settle into one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Van Nuys Airport (VNY)
Van Nuys Airport (VNY) is roughly 32 kilometres from the centre of Los Angeles. Following your flight from Paris to Los Angeles, allow for a drive time of approximately 34 minutes to get to the heart of the city.
You can expect the journey to take roughly 1 hour and 41 minutes on public transport.
You'll find some comfortable stays to drop your things at near VNY. Kick back after your flight from Paris to Los Angeles at any of these perfectly located options:
How to find the cheapest flights from Paris to Los Angeles
Rs52,025 is the best price for a one-way ticket from Paris to Los Angeles. Return flights start at Rs110,738. These fares may change depending on availability and demand.
Lock in cheap tickets from Paris to Los Angeles by booking at least 9 months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for landing a bargain.
The cheapest month for flight tickets from Paris to Los Angeles is May. Compare prices using the 'Whole month' tool to find the dates with the lowest fares.
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Best time to go to Los Angeles
July is the busiest month for flights from Paris to Los Angeles. To travel when it's less crowded, visit Los Angeles in May.
Before locking in your flight from Paris to Los Angeles, think about the kind of weather you like. August is the warmest month in Los Angeles, with the temperature ranging from 16ºC to 32ºC.
Look for cheap tickets from Paris to Los Angeles in February if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 6ºC and 26ºC on average.
More about Los Angeles
When it comes to searching for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the top stays in Los Angeles right here. Explore these hotels as soon as you've booked your flight from Paris to Los Angeles:
There are so many things to do and see in this city it can be hard to work out where to start. Griffith Observatory, The Broad and La Brea Tar Pits & Museum are popular attractions which should be on any good Los Angeles itinerary.
Complete your Los Angeles trip with a car rental
Browse our range of car rentals once you've locked in your hotel and cheap flight from Paris to Los Angeles. Whether you're after a compact ride, roomy sedan or even something that'll turn heads, you can compare companies in one go to find the best deal.