Travelling from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Paris: what you need to know
Hop on a direct flight from Washington Dulles International Airport to Paris and you'll be travelling for around 8 hours 40 minutes.
Paris is six hours ahead of Washington DC, where Washington Dulles International Airport is located. Paris observes the UTC+1 timezone.
The most popular route is from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG). You can select from 22 services every week between these two airports. If you want to get going as soon as possible, the earliest flight from IAD to CDG is the 17:35 United Airlines option. If you'd rather travel later, the last departure is at 22:55 with United Airlines.
Give yourself enough time to make your IAD to Paris flight. It's generally best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Flying during a peak month like June? Public holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer lines and delays at security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
You can book a direct Washington Dulles International Airport to Paris ticket. Begin your journey at IAD and touch down at Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG).
Take to the skies with Air France. This popular carrier operates direct flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Paris.
Consider adding a stopover to potentially save on your plane ticket from IAD to Paris. All you need to do is uncheck 'Direct flights only' during your search. Take a detour (and maybe pocket some savings) by stopping at one of these popular airports:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
IAD is around 40 kms (25 miles) from central Washington DC. If you're catching a taxi, driving or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 45 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the travel time to be around 1 hour 10 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Washington Dulles International Airport to Paris? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these stays close to IAD:
77% of flights taking off from Washington Dulles International Airport arrive at their destination on schedule.
The address for IAD is 1 Saarinen Circle.
How to find the cheapest flights from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Paris
£229 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Washington Dulles International Airport to Paris flight. Return plane tickets start from £465. These fares can change based on demand.
Book two months before travelling. Research on pricing trends suggests this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from IAD to Paris.
Plan your trip for July. That's the best month for scoring a bargain on Washington Dulles International Airport to Paris tickets. If you're flexible on when you fly, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across every month.
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Airports in Paris
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) to central Paris takes about 35 minutes by car. The centre is roughly 26 kms (16 miles) away.
It'll take around 35 minutes when travelling by public transport.
If you're arriving on a late flight from Washington Dulles International Airport to Paris, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping not long after at one of these hotels near CDG:
Lock in the best rate by reserving your ride from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport about two weeks in advance of your flight from IAD to Paris.
You'll find CDG at 95711, Roissy Charles de Gaulle.
Paris Orly Airport (ORY)
The centre of Paris is around 14 kms (9 miles) from Paris Orly Airport (ORY). Once your flight from Washington Dulles International Airport to Paris has hit the runway and you've made your way to arrivals, the drive should take about 25 minutes.
You can expect the journey to take roughly 40 minutes on public transport.
Following your IAD to Paris flight, unwind at a hotel close to ORY. These are some great accommodation options that'll help you switch to relaxation mode:
Avoid last-minute price surges. Reserving your ride one week before your arrival at ORY will help you save.
You'll find Paris Orly Airport at 94396 Orly Aérogare.
Paris Beauvais-Tille Airport (BVA)
Hop off your flight from Washington Dulles International Airport to Paris and make your way to your hotel or start taking in the sights right away. The centre of Paris is around 88 kms (55 miles) from Paris Beauvais-Tille Airport (BVA) and typically takes 1 hour 15 minutes to drive there.
The journey will take about 1 hour 15 minutes using public transport.
Enjoy a quiet, low-key start to your trip by choosing a hotel near BVA after your IAD to Paris flight. Unwind after a day of travel or just give yourself time to get your bearings in a new destination at:
If you're looking for a specific model or make, book your ride from BVA about three weeks ahead of your flight from Washington Dulles International Airport to Paris. This gives you a better chance of getting the car you prefer, as well as a better deal.
The street address for Paris Beauvais-Tille Airport is Tille 60000, Beauvais.
Best time to go to Paris
July is the busiest month for flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Paris. To escape the crowds, plan your trip to Paris in January.
When booking your Washington Dulles International Airport to Paris plane ticket, think about the weather you're most comfortable in. August is the warmest month in Paris, with temperatures ranging from 13ºC to 29ºC.
Look for cheap tickets from IAD to Paris in January if you'd rather travel when it's cooler. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -2ºC and 9ºC on average.
More about Paris
When it comes to searching for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the best places to stay in Paris right here. Browse these hotels as soon as you've locked in your flight from Washington Dulles International Airport to Paris:
There are so many things to explore in this city it can be tricky to know where to begin. Louvre Museum, Eiffel Tower and Musee d'Orsay are top attractions which should feature on any good Paris itinerary.
Explore more of France
Lyon is just one of the many places in France waiting to be explored after you've seen Paris. Around 386 kms (240 miles) away to the southeast, its best attractions include Fête Des Lumières, Lyon Old Town and Cite Internationale de la Gastronomie de Lyon.
Nantes is another sought-after destination in France and is around 338 kms (210 miles) southwest of Paris. No journey is complete without a visit to Machines of the Isle Nantes, Chateau des Ducs de Bretagne and Basilique Saint Nicolas.
