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Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight$152
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 15% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 27% increase in price.
Flight from Los Angeles to Paris Orly Airport

Flights from California to France: the best tips from KAYAK users

Insights shared by verified travelers who flew the route from California to France 
JenFlew with Air CaraïbesLAX-ORYSep 2024
Bring snacks! Might also want to bring a seat cushion. Spend lots of time thinking about how happy you are that you got a cheap ticket!
Verified travelerFlew with French BeeSFO-ORYOct 2024
Enjoy at The Club SFO lounge at Terminal 1, then walk only 10 minutes to Terminal A which is adjacent to the French Bee gate.
IvanFlew with Air FranceLAX-CDGAug 2024
Use the self-check-in kiosk if you have a few check-in items. You can also ask for them to check your carry-on bags if you don't absolutely need to have them with you. Always be kind to the agents, they have stressful jobs and a little kindness goes a long way.
OzzyFlew with French BeeLAX-ORYAug 2024
Pack light, a carry on is perfect for a week in Paris and you’ll save time by not waiting for your baggage. Also Orly airport is not as busy and has convenient transportation to all places
AliFlew with French BeeLAX-ORYDec 2023
eat before your flight and download entertainment on your phone

FAQs for booking flights from California to France

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from California to France?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from California to France.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from California to France?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight from California to France is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from California to France?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly from California to France with an airline and back with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from California to France?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying from California to France up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

  • Which airlines fly most frequently to France?

    California and France are connected by different airlines. The airlines that fly that route the most regularly are KLM (57 flights per week), Air France (56 flights per week), and Delta (52 flights per week).

  • How many airports are there in France?

    There are 46 airports in France. The busiest airport is Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG), with 54% of all flights arriving there.

  • Which is the cheapest airport to fly into in France?

    Prices will differ depending on the departure airport, but generally, the cheapest airport to fly to in France is Paris Orly Airport (ORY), with an average flight price of $257.

  • What is the cheapest day to fly to France?

    Based on KAYAK data, the cheapest day to fly to France is Monday where round-trip tickets can be as cheap as $857. On the other hand, the most expensive day to fly is Saturday, where round-trip prices are $973 on average.

  • What is the cheapest time of day to fly to France?

    The cheapest time of day to fly to France is generally at night, when round-trip flights cost $733 on average. Morning departures are around 3% more expensive than evening flights, on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to France is generally in the afternoon, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is $1,073.

  • What is the cheapest flight to France?

    The cheapest ticket to France from California found in the last 72 hours was to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport, at $463 round-trip. The most popular route is Los Angeles (LAX) to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) and the cheapest round-trip airline ticket found on this route in the last 72 hours was $463.

  • What is the cheapest month to fly from California to France?

    The cheapest month for flights from California to France is August, when tickets cost $691 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and June, when the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,193 and $1,091 respectively.

  • How far in advance should I book a flight from California to France?

    To get a below average price on the flight from California to France, you should book around 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 1 week before departure.

  • How many cities have direct flights to France?

    From California, there are direct flights to France from 2 cities. The city with the most direct flights is Los Angeles, with 195 direct flights each week.

  • How many direct flights to France are there each day?

    There are around 43 direct flights from within California to France every day. Most flights (67%) depart in the afternoon.

  • How many direct flights to France are there each week?

    Each week there are around 298 direct flights from within California to France. The most common day for departures is Sunday, with 17% of flights taking off on this day.

  • How long is the flight to France?

    An average nonstop flight from California to France takes 15h 20m, covering a distance of 5709 miles. The shortest route is Los Angeles (LAX) to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) with an average flight time of 10h 30m.

  • How many long-haul flights are there to France each week?

    There are not any medium-haul (3-6 hour flight duration) or short-haul (up to 3 hour flight duration) flights to France. Instead, there are 298 long-haul flights (6-12 hour flight duration), with the most arriving from Los Angeles.

  • What are the most popular destinations in France?

    Based on KAYAK flight searches, the most popular destination is Paris (91% of total searches to France). The next most popular destinations are Nice (4%) and Marseille (2%). Searches for flights to Lyon (1%), to Toulouse (1%) and to Bordeaux (1%) are also popular.

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