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Cheapest return flight
£495
Typical prices: £499-£744
Lufthansa
Sun 14/10Thu 25/10
CDG - LAX • 1 stop
Cheapest direct flights
£605
Typical prices: £529-£815
Delta
Fri 28/9Thu 11/10
CDG - LAX • Direct
Direct flights
You can fly direct with Air France, Air Tahiti Nui, and Delta. Average duration is 11h 37m
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Cheapest • 7% average savings
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Most punctual • 88% on-time
Best time • Fewest delays
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When to book
in advance
Our data shows that travellers who book at least 7 weeks in advance save around 15% compared to booking last minute.
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Cheapest • 13% price drop
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Top stopover airports
Cheapest • Avg £225 (return)
Shortest trip • 13h 45m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Paris to Los Angeles (PAR-LAX)

 
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Recent return flight deals from Paris to Los Angeles

Wed, 14 Oct - Sun, 25 Oct
Lufthansa Logo
07:45 - 13:10CDG  Paris Charles de Gaulle-LAX Los Angeles
14h 25m1 stop Frankfurt am Main
Lufthansa Logo
18:30 - 17:35LAX  Los Angeles-CDG Paris Charles de Gaulle
15h 05m1 stop Munich Franz Josef Strauss
£495Lufthansa
Sun, 22 Nov - Mon, 30 Nov
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11:10 - 17:00CDG  Paris Charles de Gaulle-LAX Los Angeles
14h 50m1 stop Kastrup Copenhagen
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19:30 - 19:25LAX  Los Angeles-CDG Paris Charles de Gaulle
14h 55m1 stop Kastrup Copenhagen
£495Scandinavian Airlines
Wed, 28 Oct - Sat, 31 Oct
TAP AIR PORTUGAL Logo
17:40 - 16:15ORY  Paris Orly-LAX Los Angeles
30h 35m1 stop Lisbon Humberto Delgado
TAP AIR PORTUGAL Logo
18:10 - 23:00LAX  Los Angeles-ORY Paris Orly
20h 50m1 stop Lisbon Humberto Delgado
£497TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Tue, 24 Nov - Thu, 10 Dec
JetBlue Logo
13:35 - 21:20CDG  Paris Charles de Gaulle-LAX Los Angeles
16h 45m1 stop Boston Logan Intl
JetBlue Logo
14:30 - 11:35LAX  Los Angeles-CDG Paris Charles de Gaulle
36h 05m1 stop New York John F Kennedy Intl
£498JetBlue
Tue, 24 Nov - Tue, 8 Dec
TAP AIR PORTUGAL Logo
06:40 - 15:15ORY  Paris Orly-LAX Los Angeles
17h 35m1 stop Lisbon Humberto Delgado
TAP AIR PORTUGAL Logo
17:15 - 23:00LAX  Los Angeles-ORY Paris Orly
20h 45m1 stop Lisbon Humberto Delgado
£500TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Thu, 10 Dec - Sat, 12 Dec
United Airlines Logo
06:40 - 15:22CDG  Paris Charles de Gaulle-LAX Los Angeles
41h 42m2 stops Frankfurt am Main Chicago O'Hare Intl
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10:50 - 07:25LAX  Los Angeles-CDG Paris Charles de Gaulle
35h 35m2 stops Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl Newark
£503United Airlines
Tue, 13 Oct - Tue, 10 Nov
Lufthansa Logo
07:20 - 13:10CDG  Paris Charles de Gaulle-LAX Los Angeles
14h 50m1 stop Frankfurt am Main
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17:30 - 17:35LAX  Los Angeles-CDG Paris Charles de Gaulle
15h 05m1 stop Munich Franz Josef Strauss
£503Lufthansa
Tue, 13 Oct - Wed, 11 Nov
Lufthansa Logo
07:20 - 13:10CDG  Paris Charles de Gaulle-LAX Los Angeles
14h 50m1 stop Frankfurt am Main
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15:00 - 13:40LAX  Los Angeles-CDG Paris Charles de Gaulle
13h 40m1 stop Frankfurt am Main
£504Lufthansa
Thu, 19 Nov - Thu, 3 Dec
Scandinavian Airlines Logo
11:10 - 17:00CDG  Paris Charles de Gaulle-LAX Los Angeles
14h 50m1 stop Kastrup Copenhagen
Scandinavian Airlines Logo
19:30 - 19:25LAX  Los Angeles-CDG Paris Charles de Gaulle
14h 55m1 stop Kastrup Copenhagen
£505Scandinavian Airlines
Thu, 4 Mar - Mon, 8 Mar
Scandinavian Airlines Logo
11:10 - 17:00CDG  Paris Charles de Gaulle-LAX Los Angeles
14h 50m1 stop Kastrup Copenhagen
Scandinavian Airlines Logo
19:30 - 19:25LAX  Los Angeles-CDG Paris Charles de Gaulle
14h 55m1 stop Kastrup Copenhagen
£506Scandinavian Airlines
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Price, demand, and travel trends for Paris to Los Angeles flights

Use KAYAK data on prices, travel dates, airlines, and seasonal trends to compare options and book flights from Paris to Los Angeles with more confidence.

How much is a return flight from Paris to Los Angeles?

Return flights from Paris to Los Angeles start at £495. Prices are below average for this route right now, with typical return fares ranging from £499 to £744. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was £495 on Lufthansa.

What is the cheapest Paris to Los Angeles flight route?

Paris Beauvais-Tille Airport (BVA) to Los Angeles (LAX) is the cheapest Paris to Los Angeles route, averaging £525 return. Other Paris to Los Angeles routes average £586, based on KAYAK data over the past 12 months.

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Paris to Los Angeles?

Wednesday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Paris to Los Angeles and is 6% cheaper than the average day. Saturday is the most expensive day with flight prices 6% higher than average. Based on deals found by KAYAK users in the last 12 months.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Paris to Los Angeles?

  • November is the cheapest month to fly from Paris to Los Angeles at £519 return.
  • July (£774) and August (£725) are the most expensive months.
  • The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 49% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

When are prices from Paris to Los Angeles the cheapest?

Flights from Paris to Los Angeles are cheapest 7 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 15% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

Expert advice

Expert advice for your flight from Paris to Los Angeles

 
KAYAK teamed up with top travel experts to share the best tips for your journey.
Our travel experts
Stefanie Waldek

Stefanie Waldek

Expert on LAX

Stefanie Waldek is a freelance space, travel, and design writer based in Saratoga Springs, NY. Her words have appeared in Space.com, Travel + Leisure, Condé Nast Traveler, Architectural Digest, and House Beautiful, among other publications. An expert in aviation and expedition cruising, Stefanie is frequently up in the air or out at sea, likely en route to Antarctica or the Arctic.

Lane Nieset

Lane Nieset

Expert on CDG

From the moment she first studied abroad in Paris as a young French major, Lane was determined to make the capital her home. After graduating with a dual degree in Magazine Journalism and French from the University of Florida, Lane worked as a travel journalist in Miami before making her way to Nice, France, where she lived for nearly 5 years before finally making the big move north to Paris. She has spent the past decade covering travel, food and wine for a variety of international publications.

Key details for Paris to Los Angeles flights

Low season

December

Cheapest flight

£356
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 13% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly (22% more expensive on average)
Flights from Paris Orly Airport to Los Angeles

When to book flights from Paris to Los Angeles

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Paris to Los Angeles based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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Your Paris to Los Angeles flight questions, answered

Find helpful route details based on KAYAK data, including flight times, airports, airlines, and booking questions.

  • What are some of the nonstop flight options between Paris and Los Angeles?

    As two of the largest metropolitan areas in the world, it is no surprise that there are several nonstop flight options between these two cities. Delta Air Lines offers nonstop service from Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) as does Air Tahiti Nui.

  • What are some of the public transportation options that can get me from the center of Paris to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport?

    A great way to get from Paris to the airport is on the RER B light rail option. The fare to ride this train is about €12.50 ($15).

  • Is there any bus service that can get me from the center of Paris to Paris Orly Airport?

    There is a dedicated bus called the OrlyBus that makes the trip from Denfer-Rochereau in Paris to the airport in around 30min. The cost to ride is around €9.50 ($11.50).

  • Are there any lounges at the Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport where I can wait for my flight to Los Angeles?

    Several different airline lounges have locations at this airport and there is also a Salon ICARE lounge in Terminal 1. The cost to use this upscale lounge before your flight is around €35 ($43) per hour.

  • If I want to utilize a rideshare service when I arrive in Los Angeles where is a good place to meet my ride?

    All of the rideshare services that operate at the airport in Los Angeles must meet their passengers at the LAX-it lot. This lot is located just to the east of the terminal buildings and it's a short walk to get there. There is also free shuttle bus service to take passengers from the terminal building to this slot.

  • Which airlines offer extra legroom and free seat selection on Paris to Los Angeles flights?

    Among airlines operating Paris to Los Angeles flights:

    • Air France: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
    • French Bee: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
    • Delta: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
    • Virgin Atlantic: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
    • American Airlines: offers free seat selection

    Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

  • Which airlines are available on the route from Paris to Los Angeles?

    3 airlines operate flights between Paris and Los Angeles. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

    • Air France
    • Air Tahiti Nui
    • Delta

  • Which airports can I use when flying from Paris to Los Angeles?

    Flights from Paris to Los Angeles may depart from several airports in Paris area, including Paris Beauvais-Tille (BVA), Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG), Paris-Le Bourget (LBG) and Paris Orly (ORY). Flights usually arrive at Los Angeles (LAX).

  • Which airlines include bags at no extra cost on Paris to Los Angeles flights?

    Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

    • Air France: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
    • Air Tahiti Nui: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
    • French Bee: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

    Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so travellers should check the fare details before booking.

  • Which cabin classes can I book on flights from Paris to Los Angeles?

    Only Economy class is available on flights from Paris to Los Angeles.

  • How much can I save by having a stopover when flying from Paris to Los Angeles?

    On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average £225 return via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL), compared with £655 for direct.

  • What is the standard checked bag allowance on flights from Paris to Los Angeles?

    There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge £26–£74 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

  • Which airports do connecting flights from Paris to Los Angeles pass through?

    One-stop flights from Paris to Los Angeles most commonly connect through:

    • London Heathrow (LHR) – 27% of one-stop connections
    • Kastrup Copenhagen (CPH) – 26% of one-stop connections
    • Frankfurt am Main (FRA) – 15% of one-stop connections
    • Dublin (DUB) – 8% of one-stop connections

    London Heathrow (LHR) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

  • Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Paris to Los Angeles?

    Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 12% on the Paris to Los Angeles route. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at £561 return on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at £637, a difference of £76. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

  • At what point is a flight considered delayed on the route from Paris to Los Angeles?

    A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Paris to Los Angeles route, 17% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2 hours 44 minutes.

  • How are flight departures from Paris to Los Angeles spread across the day?

    Morning is the busiest departure period on Paris to Los Angeles flights, with 40% leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 40%, Evening flights for 20%, and Night flights for 0%.

  • What popular places can I visit in Los Angeles?

    Some of the most popular sights in Los Angeles are Venice Beach, Los Angeles Convention Center, and Los Angeles Union Station. These are among the most viewed places in Los Angeles on KAYAK.

  • What are the earliest and latest flights from Paris to Los Angeles?

    These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Paris to Los Angeles:

    • Earliest: departs at 09:05 and lands at 20:42
    • Latest: departs at 19:30 and lands at 07:07.

    The flight takes about 11h 37m.

  • How expensive are last-minute Paris to Los Angeles flights?

    Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 5% above the route average of £596. Book 7 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

  • How long is a flight from Paris to Los Angeles?

    A direct flight from Paris to Los Angeles takes 11h 37m, covering 5,653 miles.

  • Do I need a passport to fly from Paris to Los Angeles?

    Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

  • How are flight prices from Paris to Los Angeles looking right now?

    One-way fares from Paris to Los Angeles are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £366, which is 17% below the typical average for this route.

  • How does Air Caraïbes's on-time performance compare to other airlines on Paris to Los Angeles flights?

    Air Caraïbes is slightly above the route average for timely arrivals, while Delta has a lower on-time arrival rate. On-time arrival rates on Paris to Los Angeles flights are:

    • Air Caraïbes: 88% on time
    • Delta: 86% on time
    • Norse Atlantic Airways: 85% on time

    On average, flights on this route are punctual 83% of the time.

  • How do delay rates compare for morning and evening flights from Paris to Los Angeles?

    Evening flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

  • How much time can I save by choosing a different stopover airport from Paris to Los Angeles?

    Flying via Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 13h 45m, compared to 14h 37m via Salt Lake City (SLC) and 14h 44m via London Heathrow (LHR).

  • What is the time difference between Paris and Los Angeles?

    Los Angeles is 9 hours behind Paris (Pacific Time vs Central European Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

  • Which car hire options are available at Los Angeles Airport (LAX)?

    Los Angeles Airport (LAX) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around £3 for economy cars. Top options include:
    • Ace
    • Thrifty
    • Dollar
    • Hertz
    • Alamo

  • How much should I expect to pay for a Paris to Los Angeles flight?

    Return flights from Paris to Los Angeles range from £499 to £744, with an average of £596 over the past 12 months. Anything below £499 counts as a good deal.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi on Paris to Los Angeles flights?

    Two airlines offer in-flight Wi-Fi on Paris to Los Angeles flights:

    • • Air France
    • • French Bee

    Pricing varies by airline and fare class. Some plans are included with the ticket or loyalty programme, while others are paid add-ons priced by flight length.

Your guide to booking Paris to Los Angeles flights

Get tips on when to book, when to fly, and what to know before your trip.
  • If your dates are flexible, aim for a Wednesday departure instead of Saturday. On this route, Wednesday flights average £561 – about £76 less than Saturday (12% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • For the best chance at a low fare, aim to book around 7 weeks before you fly. On this route, that window historically saves about 15% versus last-minute pricing (KAYAK booking data, last 12 months).
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your Paris to Los Angeles trip for November. Fares historically average £519 return in that month – typically £255 less than the most expensive month, which is July (based on the last 12 months).
  • If arriving on time is high on your priority list, Air Caraïbes is the strongest pick on this route. 88% of Air Caraïbes flights from Paris to Los Angeles arrived on time in the past 3 months, slightly above the route's average on-time arrival rate of 83%. When flights on this route do arrive late, the average delay is 2 hours44 minutes, so choosing an airline with strong on-time performance can make a difference on tight schedules.
  • If you have the time, taking a 1-stop flight through Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport (ATL) can be cheaper than flying direct. The cheapest stopover option averages £225 return on this route – about £430 less than direct flights (based on the last 12 months).
  • If you're arriving late at night and need somewhere to stay, check out these hotels close to Los Angeles Airport.
    - Hyatt Regency Los Angeles International Airport
    - Sonesta Los Angeles Airport LAX
    - Sheraton Gateway Los Angeles Hotel
  • The very unique thing about Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) is that they offer musical performances in the terminal buildings. These offerings are a rotating menu of musical offerings and highlight different French artists. These music performances happen in all of the terminal buildings of the airport.
  • If you are going to drive yourself to Paris Orly Airport (ORY) before your flight to Los Angeles there are several options to park your car while you are gone. One of their most economical options is in one of their economy lots that costs around €36 ($43) and is either a short walk or a free shuttle bus ride to the terminal.
  • If you are going to use a rental car service when you arrive at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), it is important to know that all rental car companies have locations that are offsite from the airport. To get to one of the major rental car companies just head to the purple rental car center shuttle signs at all the terminal buildings to hop on the appropriate shuttle.
  • If you have some time to kill before your long flight to Los Angeles you can actually get some gaming in before your flight. The Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport offers around 20 different gaming stations throughout all of the terminal buildings at the airport.
  • If you are looking for a comfortable place to wait for your flight to Los Angeles the Paris Orly Airport offers several relaxation areas throughout the terminal buildings. These areas are free to use for all passengers and make a great place to wait for your flight.

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Direct departures

Paris to Los Angeles

Monday

Air France,Air Tahiti Nui,Delta

Air France,Air Tahiti Nui, +1 more

Tuesday

Air France,Air Tahiti Nui,Delta

Air France,Air Tahiti Nui, +1 more

Wednesday

Air France,Delta

Air France,Delta

Thursday

Air France,Air Tahiti Nui,Delta

Air France,Air Tahiti Nui, +1 more

Friday

Air France,Air Tahiti Nui,Delta

Air France,Air Tahiti Nui, +1 more

Saturday

Air France,Air Tahiti Nui,Delta

Air France,Air Tahiti Nui, +1 more

Sunday

Air France,Air Tahiti Nui,Delta

Air France,Air Tahiti Nui, +1 more

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Direct returns

Los Angeles to Paris

Monday

Air France,Air Tahiti Nui,Delta

Air France,Air Tahiti Nui, +1 more

Tuesday

Air France,Delta

Air France,Delta

Wednesday

Air France,Air Tahiti Nui,Delta

Air France,Air Tahiti Nui, +1 more

Thursday

Air France,Air Tahiti Nui,Delta

Air France,Air Tahiti Nui, +1 more

Friday

Air France,Air Tahiti Nui,Delta

Air France,Air Tahiti Nui, +1 more

Saturday

Air France,Air Tahiti Nui,Delta

Air France,Air Tahiti Nui, +1 more

Sunday

Air France,Air Tahiti Nui,Delta

Air France,Air Tahiti Nui, +1 more

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