Travelling from Houston to Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG): What you need to know
Houston has a couple of airports where you can kick off your trip. Explore your options for reserving a flight from Houston to Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) leaving from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) or William P. Hobby Airport (HOU).
9 hours 15 minutes is the average journey time for a direct Houston to Charles de Gaulle Airport flight.
Charles de Gaulle Airport is located in Paris. The city runs on the UTC+1 timezone and is six hours ahead of Houston.
The busiest route is from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG). Choose from 7 direct services each week. Air France operates a 3:50pm departure between IAH and CDG.
Give yourself enough time to make your flight from Houston to CDG. As a general rule, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Longer lines at security and check-in are likely if you're heading away during high season, so allow some extra breathing room. The recommendation for peak periods? Arrive up to four hours ahead for international flights and two hours for domestic departures.
Airports in Houston
George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
You can hop on a direct flight from Houston to Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) out of George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH).
Air France is a popular airline that operates direct flights from Houston to Charles de Gaulle Airport taking off from IAH.
Air France is the airline most travellers choose for flights from IAH to CDG.
Air France is the top performer for punctuality on this route.
We make it simple to book cheap flights from Houston to CDG that include a stopover. To explore your options departing from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH), uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, simply choose a flight with a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Some popular stopovers between IAH and CDG include:
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Logan International Airport (BOS)
Located around 27 kilometres from central Houston, IAH can be reached in about 20 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey by public transport takes roughly 50 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Houston to Charles de Gaulle Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and sneak in some bonus sleep) by choosing one of these stays near George Bush Intercontinental Airport:
When it comes to the on-time performance of George Bush Intercontinental Airport, data shows 78.42% of flights arrive within the scheduled time frame.
You'll find IAH at 16930 JFK Boulevard.
William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)
Turn your flight into part of the adventure with a stopover on your flight from Houston to Charles de Gaulle Airport. Check out these connections between William P. Hobby Airport and CDG:
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)
Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)
Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)
With public transport, you can travel from central Houston to HOU in around 1 hour 40 minutes. The terminal is roughly 19 kilometres away, and making the trip by car will take approximately 20 minutes.
Taking off bright and early? You might like to check in to one of these accommodation options near William P. Hobby Airport the day before your Houston to CDG flight:
Flights from William P. Hobby Airport have a proven record for punctuality, with 81.06% of them touching down within the expected time frame.
HOU is located at 7800 Airport Boulevard.
About Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
If you're coming in on a late flight from Houston to Charles de Gaulle Airport, nothing tops the convenience of staying near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting not long after at one of these options near CDG:
Grab a Charles de Gaulle Airport rental car and discover Paris and beyond with your own set of wheels. Alamo, Keddy By Europcar and Europcar are top outlets you can book with here.
Booking your ride around two weeks in advance of your Houston to Charles de Gaulle Airport flight can help you lock in a great deal.
You'll find CDG at 95711, Roissy Charles de Gaulle.
Getting from Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) to central Paris
Charles de Gaulle Airport is roughly 23 kilometres from central Paris. How long it'll take to get there in a car rental or cab depends on the time of day. Do a little research beforehand.
It'll take around 1 hour 15 minutes when travelling by public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Houston to Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Currently, C$276 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Houston to Charles de Gaulle Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is C$698. Keep in mind fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
To snap up cheap flights from Houston to CDG, book your ticket four months ahead of your planned departure.
The best month for scoring cheap Houston to Charles de Gaulle Airport tickets is September. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare flight prices, then select the dates offering the lowest fares.
You don't need to search every day to find out if prices have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment a lower fare pops up on flight tickets from Houston to CDG.
Tailor your trip using filters. Choose your preferred arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Houston to Charles de Gaulle Airport.
The best time to fly from Houston to Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Think about the kind of vacation you want when picking your flight dates. February is the quietest month to go to Paris. June is when most people book flights from Houston to Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG), which may be perfect if you'd rather travel when it's busy.
The warmest month in Paris is August, with temperatures ranging between 13ºC (55ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF). Book your Houston to CDG flight ticket then if that's your ideal forecast.
Look for cheap tickets from Houston to Charles de Gaulle Airport in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -2ºC (28ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF).
More about Paris
Start your Paris trip off on the right foot by choosing the ideal place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Houston to Charles de Gaulle Airport, browse our selection of accommodation options including:
Your Paris trip wouldn't be complete without a bit of sightseeing. Big-name attractions that are worth your time include Louve, Eiffel Tower and Louvre Museum.
Explore more of France
Lille is just one of the many places in France waiting to be discovered once you've seen Paris. Around 177 kilometres away to the north, well-known attractions include Palais des Beaux Arts, Grand'Place and Grand place.
If you're ready to explore another great destination in France, consider Reims, about 113 kilometres east of Paris. Champagne Park, Veuve Clicquot Ponsardin Champagne Centre of Visits and Towers of Reims Cathedral are key highlights.