Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) to New York (CDG–JFK) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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CDG–JFK is served by 6 airlines with nonstop service. Air France, Delta Air Lines and American Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 3,625 miles in approximately 8h 15m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AF Air France Also: KL, SV, VS | 48 | 359, 764, 772, 77W | 8h10-8h25 | – | SkyTeam | KL, SV, VS |
| DL Delta Air Lines Also: SV, VS | 21 | 333, 764 | 7h59-8h30 | – | SkyTeam | SV, VS |
| AA American Airlines Also: AY, BA, GF, IB, MH, RJ, UL | 7 | 772 | 8h15 | – | Oneworld | AY, BA, GF, IB, MH, RJ, UL |
| B6 JetBlue | 7 | 32Q | 8h01 | – | – | – |
| LY El Al | 1 | – | – | – | – | – |
| QR Qatar Airways | 0 | – | – | – | Oneworld | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach New York from Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise)
| Metric | CDG→JFK | OST→JFK |
|---|---|---|
| Distance from CDG | – | 152 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 6 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 230 | 1 |
| Flight time | 8h 15m | 8h |
Travel Essentials
CDG: CEST · JFK: EDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise), it's 12:00 PM in New York.
French citizens enter the US visa-free under the Visa Waiver Program (VWP) for up to 90 days for tourism or business. You must get an ESTA (Electronic System for Travel Authorization) before boarding. Apply at esta.cbp.dhs.gov. The ESTA costs USD 21 and is valid for 2 years or until your passport expires. Apply at least 72 hours before departure, though most approvals come within minutes.
Your passport must be biometric (the e-passport symbol on the cover). At US immigration, you will be fingerprinted and photographed. Officers may ask about your trip purpose, accommodation, and return plans. You cannot extend a VWP stay beyond 90 days or change status while in the US. For longer stays or work, apply for a visa at the US Embassy in Paris (2 Avenue Gabriel, Paris 8e).
Air France, Delta, United, and other carriers fly Paris CDG to multiple US cities direct, including New York JFK, Los Angeles, Chicago, Atlanta, Miami, and Washington Dulles. The US dollar is the local currency. Tipping is expected (15 to 20% at restaurants). Travel insurance covering medical costs is strongly recommended since US healthcare charges are extreme by French standards. An ER visit can cost USD 3,000 or more without insurance.
RER B train runs from central Paris (Châtelet–Les Halles, Gare du Nord) to CDG T2 in 30–35 minutes (€11.80, RATP fare). From T2, a free CDGVAL people mover covers T1 and T3. Train frequency is every 10–15 minutes; service runs from around 5am to midnight.
Taxis from Paris have a fixed fare: €55 to the Right Bank (most of central Paris), €65 to the Left Bank. Journey time is 30–60 minutes depending on traffic on the A1. Ride-hail (Uber, Bolt) is often cheaper. Buses (Le Bus Direct) run from major Left Bank and Right Bank stops (€17).
AirTrain to Jamaica Station (8–10 min, $8.50) connects to the NYC subway A/E trains and LIRR. Total fare to midtown Manhattan is $9.25 via subway or $10–15 via LIRR; both take 50–70 minutes total. NYC taxis from JFK to Manhattan are metered (flat rate only applies to the Manhattan-to-JFK direction); expect $50–70 plus tolls.Ride-shares from JFK pick up at the designated lot; follow signs rather than waiting at terminal curbs. Car services and shared vans to Manhattan are available from the Ground Transportation desks.
Humid continental climate with hot summers and cold winters. July–August averages 25–32°C with high humidity and frequent afternoon thunderstorms that cause ground delays. Nor'easters hit December through March, occasionally dumping 30–60 cm of snow and causing widespread cancellations. JFK is slower to recover than inland airports due to wind exposure.
Fog is a disruption risk in spring. Fall (September–October) offers the most stable flying weather. Hurricane remnants reach New York in September–October. Sandy-level events are rare but possible.
CDG–JFK Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from CDG to JFK
Charles de Gaulle International Airport (CDG) and John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) are connected by nonstop service from Air France, Delta Air Lines, American Airlines, JetBlue, El Al and Qatar Airways. With 230 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
CDG to JFK Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from CDG to JFK is about 8 hours 15 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 3,625 miles (5,834 km). There are approximately 230 weekly flights outbound and 193 return, totaling 423 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Boston Logan, London Heathrow and Brussels. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Oostende (OST).