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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.

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).

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).

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.

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.

If you have some time before your flight boards at Paris Orly Airport (ORY), relax in one of the lounges. The Star Alliance Lounge and Extime Lounge can be found in Terminal 1, while there are Air France lounges in Terminals 2E, 2F, and 2G.

There are several indoor parking lots at Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) that offer both short and long-term parking. There are also a few outdoor parking lots that offer Economy options, which can be convenient if you are sticking to a budget.

If you opt to drive from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to the city center, you can typically expect the journey to take 35 to 40 minutes if there is no extra traffic. If you choose to take the LAX FlyAway bus instead, you can plan for the trip to last around 1 hour.

Paris Orly Airport (ORY) has a variety of dining options to choose from in case you get hungry before your flight. You have choices such as Café Comptoir, Starbucks, and Italian Trattoria.

Whether you forgot to pack something or just want to treat yourself to a bit of shopping, Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) has many stores. You will find options like Mark and Spencer, FNAC, and Relay.

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) has an outdoor pet relief area for each of its terminals. Most of the terminals also have indoor areas that have artificial turf, trash cans, and water. 

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.

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

• Air France
• Air Tahiti Nui
• Delta

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 Los Angeles (LAX).

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 travelers should check the fare details before booking.

Four cabin classes are available on flights from Paris to Los Angeles:

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

Prices vary by airline.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $305 round-trip via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL), compared to $886 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $35–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

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.

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 $759 round-trip on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at $862, a difference of $103. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

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.

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

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

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

• Earliest: departs at 9:05 am and lands at 8:42 pm
• Latest: departs at 7:30 pm and lands at 7:07 am.

The flight takes about 11h 37m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 5% above the route average of $807. Book 7 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

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

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.

One-way fares from Paris to Los Angeles are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $539, which is 10% below the typical average for this route.

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

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

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.

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

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.

Los Angeles Airport (LAX) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $4 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Ace
• Thrifty
• Dollar
• Hertz
• Alamo

Round-trip flights from Paris to Los Angeles range from $674 to $1,007, with an average of $807 over the past 12 months. Anything below $674 counts as a good deal.

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

• • Air France
• • French Bee