Question 1

How can I visit Normandy?

Accepted Answer

Normandy is one of three northern French regions that border the English Channel and you can get there first by flying into one of the airports in Paris and then taking a train, bus or car to either Rouen, the capital of Normandy or Caen, which lies more in the center of the region. From there you can visit the famous beaches of WWII.

Question 2

How difficult is it to buy euros once I arrive in France?

Accepted Answer

Passengers on flights from the US to France should know there is a Travelex office at each Paris airport where you can purchase euros. Interchange operates an office at Nice Cote d’Azur Airport where there is also a branch of Banque Populaire Cote d’Azur. Additionally, there are dozens of ATMs between them if you prefer that option.

Question 3

Do I need a visa to visit France?

Accepted Answer

If you are a US citizen, then you are exempt from visa requirements to visit the country and this extends also to foreign nationals who are members of the EU Schengen program as well as nationals of French territories.

Question 4

I’m going to Disneyland Paris. Which Paris Airport is closer?

Accepted Answer

Both Paris Orly Airport and Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport are about 30 mi from the resort village, so it really depends on your mode of transportation. If you are driving, then it takes approximately 1h in good traffic along the A4 from Paris ORY Airport to Disneyland Paris and about 40m along the A104 if you are leaving Paris CDG Airport.

Question 5

Are airports in France accessible to persons with special needs?

Accepted Answer

Two airports in France have facilities for passengers with special needs. If you are flying to France and are mobility-challenged, consider landing in CDG or ORY. The airports allow passengers in wheelchairs to gate-check their wheelchairs. The terminals of the airports are configured to with accessible restrooms to suit passengers with reduced mobility. If you need a wheelchair, request one from your airline. The airports also have facilities for hard-of-hearing and visually impaired passengers.

Question 6

Which airport in France is a hub for France’s flag-carrier airline?

Accepted Answer

Air France is the main airline in France and is most preferred by both domestic and international travelers. The airline is based at Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG), Air France’s biggest intercontinental hub. The airline serves many global destinations, including both North and South America. When flying into France from the U.S. via Air France, consider landing at CDG.

Question 7

Which airport in France is closest to Paris' main tourist attractions?

Accepted Answer

France’s three most popular attractions are the Eiffel Tower, The Louvre Museum, and the Palace of Versailles. If you are traveling to France to visit one of these attractions, consider flying into Orly Airport as it is the closest to the three sites. ORY is about a 22-minute drive via A6a to the Eiffel Tower, around a 27-minute drive via A6B to Louvre Museum, and about a 22-minute drive via A86.

Question 8

Which airport in the U.S. links to an airport express train system?

Accepted Answer

If you are from a residential area close to an express train system, you can take the train to the airport as it is fast and drop-off is at the airport. Baltimore Washington International Airport (BWI) in the U.S. is connected to an intercity rail system, which is convenient for fast transit to the airport for your flight. The airport has a station and serves the northern region of the U.S., Acela, Vermonter, and Palmetto regions.

Question 9

How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from the United States to France?

Accepted Answer

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 the United States to France. <a href='/flight-routes/United-States-US0/France-FR0'>Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 10

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

Accepted Answer

KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight from the United States to France is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now. <a href='/flight-routes/United-States-US0/France-FR0'>Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 11

What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from the United States to France?

Accepted Answer

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 the United States to France with an airline and back with another airline. <a href='/flight-routes/United-States-US0/France-FR0'>Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 12

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

Accepted Answer

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 the United States to France up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best. <a href='/flight-routes/United-States-US0/France-FR0'>Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 13

Which airlines fly most frequently to France?

Accepted Answer

United States and France are connected by different airlines. The airlines that fly that route the most regularly are KLM (259 flights per week), Delta (258 flights per week), and Air France (253 flights per week).

Question 14

How many airports are there in France?

Accepted Answer

There are 45 airports in France. The busiest airport is Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG), with 57% of all flights arriving there.

Question 15

Which is the cheapest airport to fly into in France?

Accepted Answer

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 $341.

Question 16

What is the cheapest day to fly to France?

Accepted Answer

Based on KAYAK data, the cheapest day to fly to France is Wednesday where round-trip tickets can be as cheap as $867. On the other hand, the most expensive day to fly is Saturday, where round-trip prices are $1,005 on average.

Question 17

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

Accepted Answer

The cheapest time of day to fly to France is generally at night, when round-trip flights cost $723 on average. Morning departures are around 7% more expensive than evening flights, on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to France is generally in the morning, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is $1,077.

Question 18

What is the cheapest flight to France?

Accepted Answer

The cheapest ticket to France from the United States found in the last 72 hours was to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport, at $267 round-trip. The most popular route is Atlanta (ATL) to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) and the cheapest round-trip airline ticket found on this route in the last 72 hours was $267.

Question 19

What is the cheapest month to fly from the United States to France?

Accepted Answer

The cheapest month for flights from the United States to France is November, when tickets cost $680 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are May and January, when the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,682 and $1,419 respectively.

Question 20

How far in advance should I book a flight from the United States to France?

Accepted Answer

To get a below average price on the flight from the United States to France, you should book around 2 weeks before departure, which saves you about 17% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 12 weeks before departure.

Question 21

How many cities have direct flights to France?

Accepted Answer

From the United States, there are direct flights to France from 19 cities. The city with the most direct flights is New York, with 407 direct flights each week.

Question 22

How many direct flights to France are there each day?

Accepted Answer

There are around 198 direct flights from within United States to France every day. Most flights (44%) depart in the evening.

Question 23

How many direct flights to France are there each week?

Accepted Answer

Each week there are around 1,383 direct flights from within United States to France. The most common day for departures is Thursday, with 15% of flights taking off on this day.

Question 24

How long is the flight to France?

Accepted Answer

An average nonstop flight from the United States to France takes 10h 18m, covering a distance of 4387 miles. The shortest route is Boston (BOS) to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) with an average flight time of 6h 50m.

Question 25

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

Accepted Answer

Each week, there are 1,355 long-haul flights (6-12 hour flight duration) and 28 medium-haul flights (3-6 hour flight duration) to France. There aren't any short-haul flights (up to 3 hour flight duration).

Question 26

What are the most popular destinations in France?

Accepted Answer

Based on KAYAK flight searches, the most popular destination is Paris (97% of total searches to France). The next most popular destinations are Nice (3%) and Marseille (0%).

Question 27

How much is a flight to France?

Accepted Answer

A flight to France costs $809 on average. The cheapest price found on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks was $197 for the route Miami (MIA) to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG). The most popular routes on KAYAK are Los Angeles to Paris which costs $894 on average, and Boston to Paris, which costs $763 on average.

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