Flying from Paris to Los Angeles: what you need to know
You can choose from multiple airports when organizing your flight from Paris to Los Angeles. Explore your options for jetting out of Paris from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG), Paris Orly Airport (ORY) and Paris Beauvais Airport (BVA).
Hop off your plane in Los Angeles at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) or Los Angeles Van Nuys Airport (VNY).
Around 11 hours 40 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct Paris to Los Angeles flight.
Los Angeles's timezone is UTC-8, which makes Los Angeles nine hours behind Paris.
The most popular route for flights from Paris to Los Angeles is from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). You can select from 35 weekly services between these two airports. If you want to maximize your time on arrival, the earliest flight from CDG to LAX is the 08:45 Air France option. If you prefer traveling later, the last scheduled departure is at 19:30 with Air France.
Leave enough time to catch your Paris to Los Angeles flight. It's generally best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You can expect longer queues in popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a smart move.
How to find the cheapest flights from Paris to Los Angeles
To find cheap Paris to Los Angeles flights, book ahead. Airlines tend to offer the most competitive fares when tickets are first released.
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Flying from Paris
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
If you're looking for a direct flight from Paris to Los Angeles, you can leave from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG). Get from CDG to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) in one seamless journey.
Choose from a range of carriers offering direct Paris to Los Angeles plane tickets with departures from CDG, including:
We make it a breeze to book a Paris to Los Angeles flight with a stopover. To see all your options departing from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Next, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Some popular stopovers include:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS)
Copenhagen Airport (CPH)
CDG is about 23 kilometers from central Paris. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the center, it'll take you 35 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the travel time to be around 35 minutes.
After an easy start to your trip? Stay near Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport. Whether you have an early flight from Paris to Los Angeles or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are ideal:
Of all flights leaving Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport, 64% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
CDG's address is 95711, Roissy Charles de Gaulle.
Paris Orly Airport (ORY)
You can book a direct flight from Paris to Los Angeles out of Paris Orly Airport (ORY). Nonstop services from ORY will get you to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX).
From ORY, you can book a direct Paris to Los Angeles plane ticket with French Bee.
Visit friends or family or just take a moment to stretch your legs with a stopover. If you'd like to split up your Paris to Los Angeles flight, browse these options when setting off from Paris Orly Airport:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Barcelona Airport (BCN)
Dublin Airport (DUB)
ORY is around 14 kilometers from central Paris. It takes 25 minutes or so to get to the airport driving from the city center. Public transport takes roughly 40 minutes.
Get your vacation started early with an additional night away from home. Before catching your flight from Paris to Los Angeles, unwind in one of these hotels close to Paris Orly Airport:
79% of flights taking off from Paris Orly Airport arrive according to schedule.
ORY is located at 94396 Orly Aérogare.
Paris Beauvais Airport (BVA)
Book a ticket from Paris to Los Angeles out of Paris Beauvais Airport (BVA) with one or more stops. Some popular stopovers between BVA and Los Angeles are:
Madrid Airport (MAD)
Copenhagen Airport (CPH)
Dublin Airport (DUB)
From the center of Paris, BVA is around 72 kilometers away. It'll take you roughly 1 hour 15 minutes to get there by car and 1 hour 15 minutes or so if you're on public transport.
Make catching an early Paris to Los Angeles flight the easiest part of your trip. Stay at one of these accommodation options near Paris Beauvais Airport and get to your boarding gate feeling relaxed and unhurried:
The on-time performance rate of BVA is 71%. In other words, that's how often flights from this airport arrive at their final stop as planned.
Paris Beauvais Airport is located at Tille 60000, Beauvais.
Arriving in Los Angeles
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) is approximately 19 kilometers from the center of Los Angeles. If you're catching a cab or a ride-share, the drive will take around 35 minutes.
It typically takes 1 hour to get there when traveling by public transport.
If you're arriving on a late flight from Paris to Los Angeles, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing soon after at one of these hotels near LAX:
Pick up a Los Angeles International Airport rental car and explore Los Angeles and beyond with your own wheels. Dollar, Thrifty and Hertz are popular outlets to choose from here.
To secure the lowest price, reserve your ride from Los Angeles International Airport about one week ahead of your Paris to Los Angeles flight.
You'll find LAX at One World Way.
Los Angeles Van Nuys Airport (VNY)
The center of Los Angeles is located around 27 kilometers from Los Angeles Van Nuys Airport (VNY). As soon as your flight from Paris to Los Angeles has landed and you've made your way through the terminal, the drive should take about 35 minutes.
The journey will take roughly 1 hour 15 minutes on public transport.
After your flight from Paris to Los Angeles, settle in at a hotel near VNY. These are some comfortable options that'll help you get into relaxation mode:
Forget about public transport schedules or slow-moving cab lines. Pick up a Los Angeles Van Nuys Airport rental car and blaze your own trail. Compare rates and availability from Budget, Dollar and Hertz.
Avoid filling out paperwork at the rental desk by having everything prearranged. Secure your ride from VNY ahead of time so you can simply pick up the keys and get on your way.
Best time to go to Los Angeles
March is the quietest month for flights from Paris to Los Angeles, while July is the most popular. Pick the best time to visit Los Angeles based on whether you prefer a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.
The warmest month in Los Angeles is August, with temperatures ranging between 16ºC (61ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF). Book your Paris to Los Angeles ticket then if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
February has average temperatures of between 6ºC (43ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF). Search for cheap flights from Paris to Los Angeles around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about Los Angeles
When it comes to searching for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the best stays in Los Angeles right here. Check out these options after locking in your flight from Paris to Los Angeles:
Hollywood Sign and Universal Studios Hollywood are a couple of top attractions to add to your Los Angeles travel itinerary. Keep the adventure rolling by checking out Hollywood Bowl.
Explore more of the United States
Los Angeles has plenty to offer, but there are so many other parts of the United States you'll want to see. About 177 kilometers southeast of Los Angeles, a visit to San Diego will keep your itinerary busy. Don't miss top attractions like San Diego Zoo, Balboa Park and USS Midway Museum.
San Jose is another essential stop in the United States and is around 499 kilometers northwest of Los Angeles. No trip is complete without a visit to Winchester Mystery House, The Tech Interactive and Santa Clara Valley.