Los Angeles to Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) (LAX–CDG) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
LAX–CDG 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 10h 15m. Beyond nonstop, 77 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AF Air France | 20 | 359, 77W | 10h45-10h50 | SkyTeam | – | |
| DL Delta Air Lines | 7 | 359 | 10h21 | SkyTeam | – | |
| TN Air Tahiti Nui | 6 | 789 | 10h15 | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Travel Essentials
LAX: PDT · CDG: CET
When it's 6:00 PM in Los Angeles, it's 2:00 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.
FlyAway bus runs from Van Nuys and Union Station ($9.75, 30–50 min depending on traffic). LA Metro C Line connects to Aviation/LAX station; a free shuttle covers the last mile to terminals. Ride-shares cost $20–50 from downtown. Long-term parking lots A/B are walkable; remote Lot E requires a 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.
LAX–CDG Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from LAX to CDG
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Charles de Gaulle International Airport (CDG) are connected by nonstop service from Air France, Delta Air Lines and Air Tahiti Nui. With 33 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
LAX to CDG Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from LAX to CDG ranges from 10 hours 15 minutes to 10 hours 50 minutes. The route covers a distance of 5,657 miles (9,103 km). There are approximately 33 weekly flights outbound and 33 return, totaling 66 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
77 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 11 hours via PIK. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.