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 · $429

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Cheapest
Icelandair · FI 644
OutboundIAD → CDGWed, Sep 9 · 12:30 AM· 11h 45m· 2 stops
$429
one-way
Book →
Icelandair · FI 644
OutboundIAD → CDGWed, Sep 23 · 12:30 AM· 9h 20m· 1 stop
ReturnCDG ← IADWed, Sep 30 · 12:00 PM· 10h· 1 stop
$593
total round-trip
Book →
SAS · SK 926
OutboundIAD → CDGTue, Aug 18 · 12:20 AM· 9h 50m· 1 stop
ReturnCDG ← IADMon, Aug 24 · 7:50 AM· 10h 20m· 1 stop
$717
total round-trip
Book →
Icelandair · FI 644
OutboundIAD → CDGSat, Aug 29 · 12:30 AM· 9h 20m· 1 stop
ReturnCDG ← IADSat, Sep 5 · 3:15 PM· 9h 55m· 1 stop
$724
total round-trip
Book →
Icelandair · FI 644
OutboundIAD → CDGSun, Sep 27 · 12:30 AM· 9h 20m· 1 stop
ReturnCDG ← IADFri, Oct 9 · 12:00 PM· 10h 5m· 1 stop
$734
total round-trip
Book →
SAS · SK 926
OutboundIAD → CDGSun, Aug 16 · 12:20 AM· 9h 50m· 1 stop
ReturnCDG ← IADThu, Aug 20 · 9:15 AM· 10h 25m· 1 stop
$768
total round-trip
Book →
Icelandair · FI 644
OutboundIAD → CDGWed, Dec 30 · 12:40 AM· 9h 20m· 1 stop
ReturnCDG ← IADSun, Jan 10 · 8:20 PM· 10h 15m· 1 stop
$840
total round-trip
Book →
Icelandair · FI 644
OutboundIAD → CDGSat, Jan 2 · 12:40 AM· 9h 20m· 1 stop
ReturnCDG ← IADSun, Jan 10 · 8:20 PM· 10h 15m· 1 stop
$875
total round-trip
Book →
American Airlines · AA 8848
OutboundIAD → CDGWed, Jul 22 · 12:25 AM· 9h 55m· 1 stop
ReturnCDG ← IADTue, Jul 28 · 4:00 AM· 11h 20m· 1 stop
$1,343
total round-trip
Book →
SAS · SK 926
OutboundIAD → CDGThu, Jul 23 · 12:20 AM· 9h 50m· 1 stop
ReturnCDG ← IADSat, Aug 1 · 7:35 PM· 10h 25m· 1 stop
$1,349
total round-trip
Book →

Try a nearby airport

Thin routes often have more options from a neighbouring airport.

Washington (DCA) → Paris (CDG)

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Washington (IAD) → Paris (ORY)

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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.

Jul
Peak
from $1190
Aug
Low
from $717
Sep
Low
from $593
Oct
No data
Nov
No data
Dec
Shoulder
from $840
Jan
Shoulder
from $875
Feb
No data
Mar
No data
Apr
No data
May
No data
Jun
No data

Cheapest next 12 months: September from $593 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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