How long is the flight from Washington to Paris?

Non-stop flights on IAD → CDG are typically around 7.5 hours. Connecting itineraries add 3–8 hours depending on the hub and layover.

Which airlines fly from Washington to Paris?

The main carriers on this route are Air France, United. Codeshare and one-stop options add several more — the filter panel above shows every airline in the current fare set.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Washington to Paris?

Historically the lowest fares land in January, February, November. Summer (mid-June through mid-August) and the Christmas / New Year window are always peak. Mid-week departures (Tuesday–Thursday) typically beat weekend prices by 10–20%.

How far ahead should I book Washington to Paris?

Six to ten weeks ahead is the sweet spot for this route. Inside three weeks, fares tend to spike as airlines sell to last-minute business travellers. Award availability often opens 10–11 months out if you're booking on miles.

Can I book directly on destination.com?

The Book button on each fare opens the airline or OTA (Trip.com, Kiwi, Expedia, Booking, Priceline, etc.) that's actually selling that ticket. You complete payment there at the same price you saw here — we never add a markup.

IAD → CDG

Washington to Paris flights.

Live cached fares on Washington (IAD) → Paris (CDG), refreshed every 30 minutes. Non-stop and connecting itineraries side by side — compare airlines, times and stops, then book in one click.

Flying time
~7.5h non-stop
Airlines
Air France, United
Cheapest months
January, February, November

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Washington → Paris · 10 fares12-month low · $712

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Alt date · 4 weeks earlier
Turkish Airlines · TK 188
Long · 36h 25m
OutboundIAD → CDGWed, Oct 14 · 5:15 PM· 13h 30m· 1 stop
ReturnCDG ← IADSun, Oct 18 · 5:50 PM· 14h 15m· 1 stop
$797
total round-trip
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Alt date · 4 weeks earlier
Turkish Airlines · TK 008
🌙 Red-eyeLong · 59h
OutboundIAD → CDGFri, Oct 16 · 1:40 AM· 14h· 1 stop
ReturnCDG ← IADMon, Oct 19 · 5:50 PM· 14h 15m· 1 stop
$712
total round-trip
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Alt date · 5 weeks earlier
Aer Lingus · EI 118
Long · 33h 30m
OutboundIAD → CDGThu, Oct 8 · 12:55 AM· 8h 50m· 1 stop
ReturnCDG ← IADSun, Oct 11 · 5:25 AM· 10h· 1 stop
$878
total round-trip
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Alt date · 6 weeks earlier
Aer Lingus · EI 118
🌙 Red-eyeLong · 29h 35m
OutboundIAD → CDGWed, Sep 30 · 1:05 AM· 8h 45m· 1 stop
ReturnCDG ← IADTue, Oct 6 · 8:20 AM· 10h 5m· 1 stop
$953
total round-trip
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Alt date · 5 weeks earlier
SAS · SK 926
Long · 23h 55m
OutboundIAD → CDGSat, Oct 3 · 12:20 AM· 9h 50m· 1 stop
ReturnCDG ← IADSun, Oct 11 · 9:15 AM· 10h 25m· 1 stop
$995
total round-trip
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Alt date · 5 weeks earlier
SAS · SK 926
Long · 29h 5m
OutboundIAD → CDGFri, Oct 9 · 12:20 AM· 11h 25m· 2 stops
ReturnCDG ← IADSat, Oct 17 · 9:15 AM· 10h 25m· 1 stop
$971
total round-trip
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Alt date · 4 weeks earlier
SAS · SK 926
Long · 29h 50m
OutboundIAD → CDGSat, Oct 10 · 12:20 AM· 11h 55m· 2 stops
ReturnCDG ← IADSat, Oct 17 · 9:15 AM· 10h 25m· 1 stop
$995
total round-trip
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Alt date · 6 weeks earlier
Iberia · IB 376
Long · 40h 15m⚠ Basic economy may apply
OutboundIAD → CDGWed, Sep 30 · 12:25 AM· 9h 55m· 1 stop
ReturnCDG ← IADTue, Oct 13 · 4:00 AM· 11h 20m· 1 stop
$1,011
total round-trip
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Alt date · 4 weeks earlier
SAS · SK 926
Long · 44h 50m
OutboundIAD → CDGSat, Oct 10 · 12:20 AM· 11h 55m· 2 stops
ReturnCDG ← IADSun, Oct 18 · 6:15 PM· 10h 25m· 1 stop
$1,045
total round-trip
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Alt date · 5 weeks earlier
Turkish Airlines · TK 188
Long · 52h 50m
OutboundIAD → CDGThu, Oct 8 · 5:15 PM· 13h 25m· 1 stop
ReturnCDG ← IADSun, Oct 11 · 5:50 PM· 14h 15m· 1 stop
$1,111
total round-trip
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Try a nearby airport

Thin routes often have more options from a neighbouring airport.

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Washington (IAD) → Paris (ORY)

nearby destination

About Washington → Paris

AF + UA Star/SkyTeam parallel daily. IAD's a UA transatlantic hub — Polaris availability is consistently stronger than from JFK on the same dates.

Typical non-stop flying time is around 7.5 hours. Major carriers on this route include Air France, United. Fares are usually cheapest in January, February, November — book 6–10 weeks ahead and avoid school-holiday peaks (late June–August, Christmas–New Year) for the best pricing.

Month-by-month price guide: Washington to Paris

Live cheapest round-trip fare cached on IAD → CDG for each of the next 12 months. Tap any month and run a live search to confirm.

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from $953
Oct
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from $712
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Cheapest next 12 months: October from $712 round-trip. Run a live search →

Booking window tip

Medium-haul is the classic 6-10 week booking window. Fares drift down as the departure gets closer until about 21 days out, then start climbing fast. Tuesday and Wednesday departures are typically 10-18% cheaper than Friday or Sunday.

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Questions, answered

How long is the flight from Washington to Paris?
Non-stop flights on IAD → CDG are typically around 7.5 hours. Connecting itineraries add 3–8 hours depending on the hub and layover.
Which airlines fly from Washington to Paris?
The main carriers on this route are Air France, United. Codeshare and one-stop options add several more — the filter panel above shows every airline in the current fare set.
When is the cheapest time to fly from Washington to Paris?
Historically the lowest fares land in January, February, November. Summer (mid-June through mid-August) and the Christmas / New Year window are always peak. Mid-week departures (Tuesday–Thursday) typically beat weekend prices by 10–20%.
How far ahead should I book Washington to Paris?
Six to ten weeks ahead is the sweet spot for this route. Inside three weeks, fares tend to spike as airlines sell to last-minute business travellers. Award availability often opens 10–11 months out if you're booking on miles.
Can I book directly on destination.com?
The Book button on each fare opens the airline or OTA (Trip.com, Kiwi, Expedia, Booking, Priceline, etc.) that's actually selling that ticket. You complete payment there at the same price you saw here — we never add a markup.

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