Flying from Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Los Angeles: what you need to know
Jump on a direct flight from Charles de Gaulle Airport to Los Angeles and you'll be travelling for around 10 hours 45 minutes.
The timezone in Los Angeles is UTC-7. The city is eight hours behind Paris, where Charles de Gaulle Airport is located.
The most popular route is from Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). Take your pick of 36 services every week between these two airports. If you'd like to get on your way as soon as you can, the earliest flight from CDG to LAX is the 08:45 Air France service. If you'd rather travel later, the final departure is at 19:30 with Air France.
To avoid rushing for your CDG to Los Angeles flight, allow plenty of time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Arriving two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
If you're travelling during a public holiday or another peak period, give yourself more time. A good general rule is two hours ahead of domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Queues at check-in and security will be longer.
Start your journey at CDG and fly straight to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). That's where you can expect to land when searching for Charles de Gaulle Airport to Los Angeles tickets.
You'll have your choice of airlines offering direct flights from Charles de Gaulle Airport to Los Angeles. Reserve your trip with one of these:
Think about adding a stopover to potentially score a cheaper flight ticket from CDG to Los Angeles. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' during your search. Break up your trip (and maybe save some cash) by stopping at one of these popular options:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
Copenhagen Airport (CPH)
The journey from central Paris to CDG takes about 1 hour 15 minutes by public transport. If you drive, ride-share or grab a cab, you'll cover the 23 kilometres in 45 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Searching for a hotel near CDG? If you're catching an early flight from Charles de Gaulle Airport to Los Angeles, these accommodation options put the terminal practically at your doorstep:
When it comes to Charles de Gaulle Airport's on-time performance, data shows 61.46% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
You'll find CDG at 95711, Roissy Charles de Gaulle.
How to find the cheapest flights from Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Los Angeles
The best price we've found for a one-way Charles de Gaulle Airport to Los Angeles flight is C$298. The cheapest price for a return flight is C$459. Remember fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
Score cheap flights from CDG to Los Angeles by booking one month ahead. According to our research, that's the best time for picking up a bargain.
The best month for scoring cheap Charles de Gaulle Airport to Los Angeles tickets is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare prices, then select the dates that offer the lowest fares.
There's no need to keep looking every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know when there's an even better deal on cheap flights from CDG to Los Angeles.
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Airports in Los Angeles
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to central Los Angeles takes about 30 minutes by car. The centre is roughly 32 kilometres away.
It'll take around 55 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
Consider staying in a hotel near LAX if you have a late flight from Charles de Gaulle Airport to Los Angeles. Select one of these accommodation options and make your first night all about rest:
Travel at your own pace with a Los Angeles International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Dollar, Thrifty or Hertz and find adventure across Los Angeles and beyond.
For the best deal, book your ride from Los Angeles International Airport around one week ahead of your flight from CDG to Los Angeles.
You'll find LAX at One World Way.
Van Nuys Airport (VNY)
After your flight from Charles de Gaulle Airport to Los Angeles has landed, you can get to the city centre in around 35 minutes by car. Central Los Angeles is roughly 32 kilometres from Van Nuys Airport (VNY).
If you choose to travel on public transport, the ride to the centre will take you 1 hour 40 minutes or so.
Hang up the 'Do not disturb' sign and rest at a hotel close to VNY. Here are a few options where you can check in after your CDG to Los Angeles flight:
Forget about inconvenient public transport schedules or long cab lines. Grab a Van Nuys Airport rental car and let your trip unfold on your terms. Compare offers from Budget, Dollar and Hertz.
Avoid the slow-moving lines and paperwork at the rental desk by completing your booking beforehand. Reserve your ride from VNY a few weeks in advance so you can just collect the keys and drive away.
Best time to go to Los Angeles
Before you book your flights from Charles de Gaulle Airport to Los Angeles, consider which time of year is best for you. High season in Los Angeles offers a lively atmosphere and plenty of things to do, while the low season brings better hotel deals and smaller crowds.
The warmest month in Los Angeles is August, with temperatures ranging between 16ºC (61ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF). Book your Charles de Gaulle Airport to Los Angeles flight ticket then if that's your ideal forecast.
Look for cheap tickets from CDG to Los Angeles in February if you'd rather travel when it's cooler. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 6ºC (43ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF) on average.
More about Los Angeles
After booking your flight from Charles de Gaulle Airport to Los Angeles, choose a hotel that combines comfort with a great location. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Los Angeles:
All great vacations should include some sightseeing. The Broad, Griffith Observatory and La Brea Tar Pits & Museum are must-visits when exploring Los Angeles.
Explore more of United States
You've seen Los Angeles, now it's time to discover other parts of United States. Travel around 177 kilometres south-east to San Diego to tick off its leading sights. From San Diego Zoo to USS Midway Museum and SeaWorld San Diego, your itinerary will be busy.
San Jose is another well-known destination in United States and is around 499 kilometres north-west of Los Angeles. No trip is complete without dropping by Winchester Mystery House, Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum and San Jose Museum of Art.