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Cheapest round-trip
$628
Typical prices: $731-$1,022
Multiple Airlines
Tue 11/13Wed 11/21
CDG - BWI • 2 stops
Cheapest non-stop
$750
Typical prices: $808-$1,101
Lufthansa
Mon 10/22Mon 10/29
CDG - IAD • Non-stop
Advice from real travelers
Air France Premium adds SkyPriority; Delta offers in-flight Wi-Fi on this route.
At CDG, security can be slow; for United, bring your own food and drink.
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Nonstop flights
You can fly direct with Air France and United Airlines. Average duration is 8h 42m
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Cheapest • 7% average savings
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Most punctual • 86% on-time
Best time • Fewest delays
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When to book
in advance
Our data shows that travelers who book at least 8 weeks in advance save around 29% compared to booking last minute.
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Cheapest • 12% price drop
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Top layover airports
Cheapest • Avg $621 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 10h 55m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Charles de Gaulle to Washington, D.C. (CDG-WAS)

 
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Charles de Gaulle to Washington, D.C.

Fri, Nov 13 - Sat, Nov 21
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7:20 am - 6:40 pmCDG  Paris Charles de Gaulle-BWI Baltimore/Washington
17h 20m2 stops London Gatwick Reykjavik Keflavik Intl
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7:40 pm - 8:45 pmBWI  Baltimore/Washington-CDG Paris Charles de Gaulle
19h 05m2 stops Reykjavik Keflavik Intl London Gatwick
$628Multiple Airlines
Wed, Nov 18 - Sun, Nov 22
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7:05 am - 6:40 pmCDG  Paris Charles de Gaulle-BWI Baltimore/Washington
17h 35m2 stops London Gatwick Reykjavik Keflavik Intl
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7:40 pm - 7:00 pmBWI  Baltimore/Washington-CDG Paris Charles de Gaulle
17h 20m2 stops Reykjavik Keflavik Intl London Gatwick
$640Multiple Airlines
Sat, Jan 16 - Sat, Jan 23
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1:00 pm - 6:40 pmCDG  Paris Charles de Gaulle-BWI Baltimore/Washington
11h 40m1 stop Reykjavik Keflavik Intl
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7:40 pm - 12:00 pmBWI  Baltimore/Washington-CDG Paris Charles de Gaulle
10h 20m1 stop Reykjavik Keflavik Intl
$645Icelandair
Sat, Jan 23 - Sat, Jan 30
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1:00 pm - 6:40 pmCDG  Paris Charles de Gaulle-BWI Baltimore/Washington
11h 40m1 stop Reykjavik Keflavik Intl
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7:40 pm - 12:00 pmBWI  Baltimore/Washington-CDG Paris Charles de Gaulle
10h 20m1 stop Reykjavik Keflavik Intl
$647Icelandair
Tue, Oct 13 - Wed, Oct 14
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11:15 am - 7:35 pmCDG  Paris Charles de Gaulle-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
14h 20m1 stop Dublin
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8:55 pm - 9:15 pmIAD  Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-CDG Paris Charles de Gaulle
18h 20m1 stop Dublin
$708Aer Lingus
Thu, Oct 1 - Tue, Oct 6
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10:20 am - 7:10 pmCDG  Paris Charles de Gaulle-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
14h 50m1 stop Dublin
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9:05 pm - 9:15 pmIAD  Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-CDG Paris Charles de Gaulle
18h 10m1 stop Dublin
$709Aer Lingus
Wed, Oct 14 - Wed, Oct 21
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7:45 am - 1:35 pmCDG  Paris Charles de Gaulle-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
11h 50m1 stop Frankfurt am Main
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10:20 pm - 5:15 pmIAD  Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-CDG Paris Charles de Gaulle
12h 55m1 stop Munich Franz Josef Strauss
$719Lufthansa
Thu, Oct 22 - Thu, Oct 29
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2:35 pm - 8:00 pmCDG  Paris Charles de Gaulle-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
11h 25m1 stop Frankfurt am Main
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6:20 pm - 6:55 amIAD  Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-CDG Paris Charles de Gaulle
7h 35mnonstop
$720Lufthansa
Thu, Feb 11 - Mon, Feb 15
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6:40 am - 2:35 pmCDG  Paris Charles de Gaulle-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
13h 55m1 stop Frankfurt am Main
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5:25 pm - 2:10 pmIAD  Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-CDG Paris Charles de Gaulle
14h 45m1 stop Zurich
$747United Airlines
Sat, Jan 23 - Sat, Jan 30
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2:25 pm - 8:05 pmCDG  Paris Charles de Gaulle-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
11h 40m1 stop Frankfurt am Main
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5:20 pm - 6:55 amIAD  Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-CDG Paris Charles de Gaulle
7h 35mnonstop
$747United Airlines
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Price, demand and travel trends for Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to Washington, D.C. flights

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What is the cheapest Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to Washington, D.C. flight route?

Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport (DCA) is the cheapest Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to Washington, D.C. route, averaging $739 round-trip. Other Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to Washington, D.C. routes average $853, based on KAYAK data over the past 12 months.

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to Washington, D.C.?

Thursday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to Washington, D.C., it is 4% cheaper than the average day. Sunday 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 Charles de Gaulle Airport to Washington, D.C.?

  • February is the cheapest month to fly from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to Washington, D.C. at $742 round-trip.
  • July ($1,030) and August ($988) are the most expensive months.
  • The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 38% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

When are prices from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to Washington, D.C. the cheapest?

Flights from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to Washington, D.C. are cheapest 8 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 29% 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 Charles de Gaulle to Washington, D.C.

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

Stefanie Waldek

Expert on Delta, United Airlines and IAD

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 on the sea, likely en route to Antarctica or the Arctic.

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Expert on Air France

Blane Bachelor is a journalist and editor specializing in travel and aviation who writes regularly for top global outlets. Born and raised in Florida, Blane has worked and lived in four countries, including the Netherlands, where she’s currently based with her family. Her favorite way to get to know a new destination is by running or riding a bike around town – or hearing a spooky ghost story about local history. She will always choose the window seat.

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Robert Schrader

Expert on CDG

One of the web's original travel bloggers, Robert launched his first site Leave Your Daily Hell in 2009. Since then, he's expanded into destination niche sites (one each for Japan, Thailand and Taiwan), in addition to having written for the inflight magazines of Singapore Airlines and Korean Air. Overall, he's visited nearly 100 countries, and flies business as often as possible.

Key details for Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to Washington, D.C. flights

Low season

February

Cheapest flight

$445
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 12% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 8% lower on average.
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When to book flights from Charles de Gaulle to Washington, D.C.

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Charles de Gaulle to Washington, D.C. based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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Flights from Charles de Gaulle to Washington, D.C.: the best tips from KAYAK users' own experiences

Insights shared by verified travelers who flew the route from Charles de Gaulle to Washington, D.C. 
Juan GFlew with Air France-Jun 2026
Due to the excess of hand luggage, the airlines are offering to take it at no cost. What provides a lot of comfort.
Verified travelerFlew with United Airlines-Dec 2024
Bring your own food AND drink on the plane with you.
Verified travelerFlew with Air France-Jul 2024
Don’t use Paris for transiting from another airport. It is not transit friendly. Use Munich of Frankfurt instead.

Your Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to Washington, D.C. flight questions, answered

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

  • Which airlines offer extra legroom and free seat selection on Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to Washington, D.C. flights?

    Among airlines operating Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to Washington, D.C. flights:

    • Air France: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
    • United Airlines: offers free seat selection
    • Delta: offers free seat selection
    • KLM: offers free seat selection

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

  • What airlines are available from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to Washington, D.C.?

    2 airlines operate flights between Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport and Washington, D.C.. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

    • Air France
    • United Airlines

  • Which airports can I use when flying from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to Washington, D.C.?

    Flights from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to Washington, D.C. usually depart from Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) and may arrive at several airports in Washington, D.C. area, including Washington, D.C. Reagan-National (DCA) and Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl (IAD).

  • Which airlines include bags at no extra cost on Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to Washington, D.C. flights?

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

    • Lufthansa: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
    • Air France: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
    • United Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

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

  • What cabin classes can I book on flights from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to Washington, D.C.?

    Four cabin classes are available on flights from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to Washington, D.C.:

    • Economy Class
    • Premium Economy Class
    • Business Class
    • First Class

    Prices vary by airline.

  • How much can I save by taking a layover when flying from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to Washington, D.C.?

    On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $621 round-trip via Toronto Pearson Intl (YYZ), compared to $920 for nonstop.

  • What is the standard checked-bag allowance on flights from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to Washington, D.C.?

    There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $60–$100 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 Charles de Gaulle Airport to Washington, D.C. pass through?

    One-stop flights from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to Washington, D.C. most commonly connect through:

    • Dublin (DUB) - 28% of one-stop connections
    • Reykjavik Keflavik Intl (KEF) - 28% of one-stop connections
    • Kastrup Copenhagen (CPH) - 18% of one-stop connections
    • Boston Logan Intl (BOS) - 15% of one-stop connections

    Dublin (DUB) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

  • Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to Washington, D.C.?

    Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 10% on the Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to Washington, D.C. route. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at $815 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $902, a difference of $87. 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 from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to Washington, D.C.?

    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 Charles de Gaulle Airport to Washington, D.C. route, 17% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2 hours 28 minutes.

  • How are flight departures from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to Washington, D.C. spread across the day?

    Afternoon is the busiest departure period on Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to Washington, D.C. flights, with 66% of flights leaving in that window. Evening departures account for 33%, morning flights for 1%, and night flights for 0%.

  • What popular places can I visit in Washington, D.C.?

    Some of the most popular sights in Washington, D.C. are Walter E. Washington Convention Center, National Mall and Capital One Arena. These are among the most viewed places in Washington, D.C. on KAYAK.

  • What are the earliest and latest flights from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to Washington, D.C.?

    These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to Washington, D.C.:

    • Earliest: departs at 12:15 pm and lands at 8:57 pm
    • Latest: departs at 5:55 pm and lands at 2:37 am.

    The flight takes about 8h 42m.

  • How expensive are last-minute Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to Washington, D.C. flights?

    Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 30% above the route average of $846. Book 8 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

  • How long is a flight from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to Washington, D.C.?

    A nonstop flight from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to Washington, D.C. takes 8h 42m, covering 3,832 miles.

  • Do I need a passport to fly from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to Washington, D.C.?

    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 Charles de Gaulle Airport to Washington, D.C. looking right now?

    One-way fares from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to Washington, D.C. are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $579, which is 24% below the typical average for this route.

  • How do delay rates compare for morning and evening flights from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to Washington, D.C.?

    Afternoon 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 layover airport from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to Washington, D.C.?

    Flying via Philadelphia (PHL) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 10h 55m, compared with 11h 13m via Toronto Pearson Intl (YYZ) and 11h 20m via Newark (EWR).

  • What is the time difference between Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport and Washington, D.C.?

    Washington, D.C. is 6 hours behind Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (Eastern Time vs Central European Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

  • What car rental options are available in Washington, D.C.?

    Since Washington, D.C. is served by multiple airports, car rental options and rates can vary depending on which one you fly into.
    Near Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport (DCA) — daily rates from around $23:

    • Sixt
    • Dollar
    • Thrifty
    • Alamo
    • Budget

    Near Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport (IAD) — daily rates from around $24:

    • Dollar
    • Budget
    • Hertz
    • Sixt
    • Thrifty

  • How much should I expect to pay for a Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to Washington, D.C. flight?

    Round-trip flights from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to Washington, D.C. range from $731 to $1,022, with an average of $846 over the past 12 months. Anything below $731 counts as a good deal.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi on Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to Washington, D.C. flights?

    Air France is the only airline on the Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to Washington, D.C. route offering in-flight Wi-Fi. Pricing depends on fare class.

Your guide to booking Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to Washington, D.C. flights

Get tips on when to book, when to fly and what to know before your trip.
  • If your dates can be flexible, aim for a Thursday departure instead of Sunday. On this route, Thursday flights average $815 - about $87 less than Sunday (10% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • For the best chance at a low fare, aim to book around 8 weeks before you fly. On this route, that window historically saves about 29% versus last-minute pricing (KAYAK booking data, last 12 months).
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to Washington, D.C. trip for February. Fares historically average $742 round-trip in that month - typically $288 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, United Airlines is the strongest pick on this route. 86% of United Airlines flights from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to Washington, D.C. 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 hours 28 minutes, so choosing a carrier with strong on-time performance can make a difference on tight schedules.
  • If you have the time, taking a 1-stop flight through Toronto Pearson Intl Airport (YYZ) can be cheaper than flying direct. The cheapest layover option averages $621 round-trip on this route - about $299 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 Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport.
    - Hyatt House Washington DC The Wharf
    - Intercontinental Hotels Washington D.C. - The Wharf By IHG
    - Pendry Washington DC - The Wharf

Prefer to fly direct from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to Washington, D.C.?

 
Find which airlines fly direct from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to Washington, D.C., which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Paris Charles de Gaulle to Washington, D.C.

Monday

Air France,United Airlines

Air France,United Airlines

Tuesday

Air France,United Airlines

Air France,United Airlines

Wednesday

Air France,United Airlines

Air France,United Airlines

Thursday

Air France,United Airlines

Air France,United Airlines

Friday

Air France,United Airlines

Air France,United Airlines

Saturday

Air France,United Airlines

Air France,United Airlines

Sunday

Air France,United Airlines

Air France,United Airlines

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Direct returns

Washington, D.C. to Paris Charles de Gaulle

Monday

Air France,United Airlines

Air France,United Airlines

Tuesday

Air France,United Airlines

Air France,United Airlines

Wednesday

Air France,United Airlines

Air France,United Airlines

Thursday

Air France,United Airlines

Air France,United Airlines

Friday

Air France,United Airlines

Air France,United Airlines

Saturday

Air France,United Airlines

Air France,United Airlines

Sunday

Air France,United Airlines

Air France,United Airlines

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