Travelling from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Paris: what you need to know
Hop on a direct flight from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Paris and you'll be in the air for around 9 hours 8 minutes.
The timezone in Paris is UTC+1. The city is 5 hours ahead of Charlotte, where Charlotte Douglas International Airport is located.
Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) is the most traveled route, with 2 weekly flights to choose from. If you prefer starting your day later, the last flight from CLT to CDG is with American Airlines at 16:30. Go for the first departure with American Airlines at 16:20 if you want to fly out earlier.
To ensure you catch your flight from CLT to Paris, leave enough time to check in and drop off your luggage. Arriving two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
If you're going away during a popular month like August, get to the terminal even earlier. You'll want to arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours ahead of a domestic departure. Security lines will be longer during peak periods like Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year.
Nonstop flights from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Paris are available for booking. Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) is where you'll disembark.
Keep an eye out for deals with American Airlines. This airline has direct flights from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Paris.
Stopovers are the perfect opportunity to take a travel break — and possibly even explore another city. When searching for flights from CLT to Paris, deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can stop along the way. Here are some options to consider:
Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)
Logan International Airport (BOS)
Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
You won't need a visa for France if you hold a passport from United States and are visiting for tourism purposes. Travel documentation and visa requirements are subject to changes or updates. So before organizing your flight tickets from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Paris, check with your airline and your destination country's local consulate or embassy for the latest rules.
Travelling from central Charlotte to CLT takes around 4 hours and 53 minutes by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or grab a cab, you'll cover the 14 kilometres in 21 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Searching for a convenient hotel close to CLT? If you're boarding an early flight from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Paris, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your departure gate:
How to find the cheapest flights from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Paris
C$285 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Paris. For a return flight on this route, the best price is C$703. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
Get cheap tickets from CLT to Paris by booking at least 11 months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for finding the biggest deals.
Schedule your trip for July. That's the cheapest month for tickets from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Paris. If you're flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest price across every month.
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Use the filters to tailor your flights from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Paris. Simply enter your ideal departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals.
Airports in Paris
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) is around 27 kilometres from central Paris. With a car rental or if you're catching a cab, the drive is about 44 minutes.
Getting there by public transport takes around 1 hour and 15 minutes.
If you're coming in on a late flight from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Paris, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping soon after at one of these hotels near CDG:
Paris Orly Airport (ORY)
Paris Orly Airport (ORY) is around 19 kilometres from the centre of Paris. Following your flight from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Paris, it'll take you around 34 minutes to get to the heart of the city in a cab or ride-share.
Travelling by public transport will take around 57 minutes.
There are some great places where you can make a pit stop near ORY. Tuck yourself in and get cozy after your flight from CLT to Paris at one of these perfectly located options:
Best time to go to Paris
June is the most popular month to catch a flight from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Paris while February is the quietest. To work out the best time to go to Paris, consider the pace you like to travel at.
The warmest month in Paris is August, with temperatures ranging between 13ºC and 29ºC. Lock in your flights from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Paris in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
For cooler conditions, search for a cheap flight from CLT to Paris in January when temperatures average between -2ºC and 9ºC.
More about Paris
Start your Paris trip off on the right foot by choosing the perfect place to stay. After booking your flight from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Paris, check out our range of hotels including:
Every great vacation has to include a little sightseeing. Eiffel Tower, Louvre Museum and Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Paris are essential stops on your Paris itinerary.
Complete your Paris trip with a car rental
Choose one of our car rentals in Paris and see the sights on your own schedule. Easily compare rates in one go to find your ideal ride once you've booked your hotel and cheap flights from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Paris.