Houston to Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) (IAH–CDG) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
IAH–CDG is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Air France leads the route. The flight covers 5,016 miles in approximately 8h 10m. Beyond nonstop, 66 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AF Air France Also: KL | 7 | 359 | 9h25 | SkyTeam | KL |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Travel Essentials
IAH: CDT · CDG: CEST
When it's 6:00 PM in Houston, it's 1:00 AM (next day) in Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise).
US citizens enter France and the Schengen area visa-free for up to 90 days within any 180-day period. The EU's ETIAS travel authorization is expected to be required soon; register online before departure (€7, valid 3 years). Passport must be valid for at least 3 months beyond planned departure from the Schengen zone.No customs duty on personal items. EU duty-free limits apply on goods purchased outside the EU.
IAH has no direct rail link to downtown Houston. The IAH Express bus runs from Houston Amtrak/Greyhound station via Park & Ride to Terminal C (60–90 min, $1.25 with METRO Q card). This is the only transit option; Houston's rail network does not reach the airport.Taxis from downtown Houston cost $50–70 and take 40–60 minutes. Ride-hails (Uber, Lyft) are typically $35–55. IAH sits 23 miles north of downtown on the North Freeway (I-45); traffic is heavy during morning and evening rush. Remote economy parking lots serve all terminals via shuttle.
RER B to central Paris (Gare du Nord 25 min, Châtelet 30 min) costs €11.80. Take the free CDGVAL train from T1 or T3 to the RER station at T2 first. Heavy luggage is awkward on this line during rush hour; some platforms have no escalators.Fixed taxis: €55 to Right Bank, €65 to Left Bank. Ride-hail (Uber) costs €40–65. Le Bus Direct coaches run to Montparnasse, Opéra, and the Eiffel Tower (€17, 45–70 min). Connecting to Gare de Lyon or Massy for TGV services is possible via RER B (Denfert-Rochereau transfer).
Temperate oceanic climate. Summers are warm (20–27°C) and mostly dry with occasional thunderstorm delays. Winters are cold and overcast (2–8°C) with frequent rain and periodic frost. Snow is rare but CDG briefly closes when it falls on an unprepared system. Fog is the primary winter flight disruption, particularly November through January.
Spring is mild and wet. Autumn is the most unpredictable season weather-wise. CDG is a major hub. Even moderate weather cascades across European connections. Pack a mid-weight jacket year-round. Summers are rarely hot enough for short sleeves in the evenings.
IAH–CDG Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from IAH to CDG
George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) and Charles de Gaulle International Airport (CDG) are connected by nonstop service from Air France. With 14 weekly departures, this is a well served route.
IAH to CDG Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from IAH to CDG ranges from 8 hours 10 minutes to 9 hours 25 minutes. The route covers a distance of 5,016 miles (8,072 km). There are approximately 14 weekly flights outbound and 14 return, totaling 28 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
66 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via DAY. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.