Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) to Los Angeles (CDG–LAX) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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CDG–LAX is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. Air France, Delta Air Lines and Air Tahiti Nui lead the route. The flight covers 5,657 miles in approximately 11h 35m. 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 | 29 | 359, 77W | 11h11-11h40 | – | SkyTeam | KL, SV, VS |
| DL Delta Air Lines Also: SV | 7 | 359 | 11h37 | – | SkyTeam | SV |
| TN Air Tahiti Nui | 6 | 789 | 11h32 | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Los Angeles from Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise)
| Metric | CDG→LAX | ORY→LAX |
|---|---|---|
| Distance from CDG | – | 21 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 3 | 2 |
| Weekly flights | 103 | 1 |
| Flight time | 11h 35m | 11h 40m |
Travel Essentials
CDG: CEST · LAX: PDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise), it's 9:00 AM in Los Angeles.
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).
LAX has no direct rail link to downtown. The closest option is the free LAX Shuttle G to the Metro C Line station at Aviation/Century Blvd (fare $1.75 to Union Station, 40–50 min). Taxis use a meter; expect $35–55 to downtown and $30–45 to Santa Monica. Ride-shares cost $20–45 depending on destination and surge pricing.Rental car facilities are a short shuttle ride from terminals. FlyAway buses run to Union Station, Van Nuys, Hollywood, and Westwood ($9.75–11.25). For LAX Connect (the new people mover to Inglewood), check if it has opened at time of travel.
Mediterranean climate. Summers are warm and dry (24–30°C) with low humidity and almost no rain. Winters are mild (10–18°C) with occasional rain from November through March. Fog ("June Gloom") is common from late May through July, blanketing mornings until noon and causing departure delays.
Santa Ana winds occur in fall and spring, sometimes grounding departures briefly. Heat waves in September–October can push temperatures above 38°C inland, though LAX itself stays cooler near the coast.
CDG–LAX Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from CDG to LAX
Charles de Gaulle International Airport (CDG) and Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) are connected by nonstop service from Air France, Delta Air Lines and Air Tahiti Nui. With 103 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
CDG to LAX Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from CDG to LAX is about 11 hours 35 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 5,657 miles (9,103 km). There are approximately 103 weekly flights outbound and 84 return, totaling 187 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Harry Reid, Phoenix Sky Harbor and London Heathrow. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Paris (Orly, Val-de-Marne) (ORY).