Flying from Phoenix to Paris: what you need to know
Phoenix's main base, Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport (PHX), is where countless awesome vacations begin. Explore the options for leaving from here when booking your flight from Phoenix to Paris.
Paris has a range of airports you can jet into. Arrive at Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG), Paris Orly Airport (ORY) or Beauvais-Tille Airport (BVA).
A direct flight from Phoenix to Paris takes an average of 10 hours 9 minutes. The timezone in Paris is UTC+1, which makes it 8 hours ahead of Phoenix.
The most popular route for flights from Phoenix to Paris is from Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport (PHX) to Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG). You can select from 5 services every week between these two airports. If you'd like to head off as soon as possible, the earliest flight from PHX to CDG is the 14:10 Air France service. If you prefer to leave later in the day, the last departure is at 15:55 with Air France.
To ensure you get on your flight from Phoenix to Paris, leave enough time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Travelling during a peak month such as July? Major public holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer queues at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
If you hold a passport from United States and are travelling to France for tourism purposes, you won't need a visa. However, visa and entry requirements may vary based on the length and purpose of your stay and can be subject to change. For the most up-to-date information, check with your destination's nearest embassy or consulate before booking a cheap flight from Phoenix to Paris.
Flying from Phoenix
Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport (PHX)
You can catch a direct flight from Phoenix to Paris jetting off from Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport (PHX). Begin your journey at PHX and end it at Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG).
You can travel on a direct flight from Phoenix to Paris with Air France. This well-known airline operates services from PHX.
Stopovers are the ideal opportunity to break up your trip — and perhaps even explore another city. When searching for flights from Phoenix to Paris leaving from Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport, uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can visit along the way. Popular options include:
O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
PHX is about 8 kilometres from central Phoenix. If you're catching a cab, driving or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 11 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the journey time to be approximately 34 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Phoenix to Paris? Avoid rushing to the airport (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays close to Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport:
Arriving in Paris
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) to the centre of Paris is about 44 minutes by car. It's approximately 27 kilometres away.
It takes around 1 hour and 15 minutes to get there using public transport.
If you're arriving on a late flight from Phoenix to Paris, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping soon after at one of these accommodation options near CDG:
Paris Orly Airport (ORY)
Paris Orly Airport (ORY) is about 19 kilometres from central Paris. After your flight from Phoenix to Paris, expect a drive time of approximately 34 minutes to get to the heart of the city.
You can expect the trip to take roughly 57 minutes on public transport.
Hang the 'Do not disturb' sign on your door and rest at a hotel near ORY. Here are a few options where you can check in after your flight from Phoenix to Paris:
How to find the cheapest flights from Phoenix to Paris
Right now, C$485 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Phoenix to Paris. The cheapest price for a return flight is C$1,104. Remember fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
Score cheap flights from Phoenix to Paris by booking at least 2 months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for finding the biggest deals.
October is the cheapest month for tickets from Phoenix to Paris. If you'd like to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices across every month.
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Best time to go to Paris
It's time to figure out your dates for your flight from Phoenix to Paris. June is the busiest month for a trip to Paris. If you prefer a more peaceful vibe, go in February.
Schedule your flight from Phoenix to Paris for August if you want to explore the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Paris to range from 13ºC to 29ºC.
January sees average temperatures of between -2ºC and 9ºC. Search for cheap flights from Phoenix to Paris sometime then if you like cooler conditions.
More about Paris
After booking your flight from Phoenix to Paris, think about where you'd like to stay in this city. Make one of these options your base for exploring Paris:
There are so many things to discover in this city it can be tricky to work out where to begin. Eiffel Tower, Louvre Museum and Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Paris are major attractions which should feature on every Paris itinerary.
Complete your Paris trip with a car rental
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