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Cheapest round-trip
$617
Typical prices: $733-$1,286
Icelandair
Tue 1/9Thu 1/25
BWI - CDG • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$779
Typical prices: $864-$1,398
United Airlines
Fri 12/28Fri 1/12
IAD - CDG • Non-stop
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You can fly direct with Air France and United Airlines. Average duration is 7h 40m
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Cheapest • 9% average savings
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Most punctual • 89% on-time
Best time • Fewest delays
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Our data shows that travelers who book at least 10 weeks in advance save around 32% compared to booking last minute.
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Cheapest • 35% price drop
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Cheapest • Avg $514 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 11h 10m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Washington, D.C. to Charles de Gaulle (WAS-CDG)

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

Sat, Jan 9 - Mon, Jan 25
Icelandair Logo
7:40 pm - 8:25 pmBWI  Baltimore/Washington-CDG Paris Charles de Gaulle
18h 45m1 stop Reykjavik Keflavik Intl
Icelandair Logo
1:10 pm - 6:40 pmCDG  Paris Charles de Gaulle-BWI Baltimore/Washington
11h 30m1 stop Reykjavik Keflavik Intl
$617Icelandair
Tue, Feb 16 - Tue, Feb 23
Icelandair Logo
7:40 pm - 12:00 pmBWI  Baltimore/Washington-CDG Paris Charles de Gaulle
10h 20m1 stop Reykjavik Keflavik Intl
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1:00 pm - 6:40 pmCDG  Paris Charles de Gaulle-BWI Baltimore/Washington
11h 40m1 stop Reykjavik Keflavik Intl
$619Icelandair
Sat, Dec 5 - Tue, Dec 8
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6:55 pm - 2:15 pmBWI  Baltimore/Washington-CDG Paris Charles de Gaulle
13h 20m1 stop London Heathrow
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11:30 am - 5:05 pmCDG  Paris Charles de Gaulle-BWI Baltimore/Washington
11h 35m1 stop London Heathrow
$666British Airways
Sun, Dec 6 - Wed, Dec 9
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6:55 pm - 2:00 pmBWI  Baltimore/Washington-CDG Paris Charles de Gaulle
13h 05m1 stop London Heathrow
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11:35 am - 5:05 pmCDG  Paris Charles de Gaulle-BWI Baltimore/Washington
11h 30m1 stop London Heathrow
$675British Airways
Sun, Oct 4 - Thu, Oct 8
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8:20 pm - 7:20 pmIAD  Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-CDG Paris Charles de Gaulle
17h 00m2 stops Kastrup Copenhagen Stockholm Arlanda
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9:50 am - 5:00 pmCDG  Paris Charles de Gaulle-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
13h 10m1 stop Kastrup Copenhagen
$694Scandinavian Airlines
Sun, Oct 11 - Sun, Oct 18
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8:20 pm - 9:00 amIAD  Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-CDG Paris Charles de Gaulle
30h 40m1 stop Kastrup Copenhagen
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7:35 pm - 5:00 pmCDG  Paris Charles de Gaulle-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
27h 25m1 stop Kastrup Copenhagen
$695Scandinavian Airlines
Wed, Nov 25 - Tue, Dec 1
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8:30 pm - 8:50 amIAD  Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-CDG Paris Charles de Gaulle
30h 20m3 stops Kastrup Copenhagen Helsinki-Vantaa Riga Intl
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12:25 pm - 5:15 pmCDG  Paris Charles de Gaulle-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
34h 50m3 stops Stockholm Arlanda Helsinki-Vantaa Kastrup Copenhagen
$696Multiple Airlines
Thu, Nov 19 - Thu, Nov 26
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11:20 am - 9:10 amIAD  Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-CDG Paris Charles de Gaulle
15h 50m2 stops Toronto Island Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl
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10:50 am - 10:38 amCDG  Paris Charles de Gaulle-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
29h 48m2 stops Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Toronto Island
$699Porter Airlines
Sun, Dec 6 - Tue, Dec 8
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8:50 pm - 4:05 pmIAD  Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-CDG Paris Charles de Gaulle
13h 15m1 stop Dublin
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1:15 pm - 7:20 pmCDG  Paris Charles de Gaulle-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
12h 05m1 stop Dublin
$700Aer Lingus
Mon, Jan 11 - Tue, Jan 19
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5:15 pm - 9:30 amIAD  Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-CDG Paris Charles de Gaulle
10h 15m1 stop Dublin
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10:10 am - 3:45 pmCDG  Paris Charles de Gaulle-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
11h 35m1 stop Dublin
$746Aer Lingus
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Price, demand and travel trends for Washington, D.C. to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport flights

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How much is a round-trip flight from Washington, D.C. to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport?

Round-trip flights from Washington, D.C. to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport start at $617. Prices are below average for this route right now, with typical round-trip fares ranging from $733 to $1,286. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $617 on Icelandair.

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

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport (DCA) to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) is the cheapest Washington, D.C. to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport route, averaging $854 round-trip. Other Washington, D.C. to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport routes average $1,014, based on KAYAK data over the past 12 months.

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

Wednesday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Washington, D.C. to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport, it is 6% cheaper than the average day. Friday is the most expensive day with flight prices 12% higher than average. Based on deals found by KAYAK users in the last 12 months.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Washington, D.C. to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport?

  • January and February are the cheapest months to fly from Washington, D.C. to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport at $648 round-trip.
  • June ($1,379) and December ($1,187) are the most expensive months.
  • The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 112% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

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

Flights from Washington, D.C. to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport are cheapest 10 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 32% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

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Expert advice for your flight from Washington, D.C. to Charles de Gaulle

 
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Blane Bachelor

Blane Bachelor

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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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Stefanie Waldek

Expert on United Airlines, Delta 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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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 Washington, D.C. to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport flights

Low season

January

Cheapest flight

$290
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 35% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 23% lower on average.
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When to book flights from Washington, D.C. to Charles de Gaulle

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

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

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

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

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

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

    • Air France
    • United Airlines

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

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

  • Which airlines include bags at no extra cost on Washington, D.C. to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport 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
    • United Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
    • Delta: 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 Washington, D.C. to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport?

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

    • 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 Washington, D.C. to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport?

    On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $514 round-trip via Zurich (ZRH), compared to $1,135 for nonstop.

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

    There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $67–$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 Washington, D.C. to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport pass through?

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

    • Reykjavik Keflavik Intl (KEF) - 31% of one-stop connections
    • Kastrup Copenhagen (CPH) - 18% of one-stop connections
    • Dublin (DUB) - 18% of one-stop connections
    • Boston Logan Intl (BOS) - 12% of one-stop connections

    Reykjavik Keflavik Intl (KEF) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

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

    Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 16% on the Washington, D.C. to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport route. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $942 round-trip on average, while Friday is the most expensive at $1,121, a difference of $179. 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 Washington, D.C. to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport?

    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 Washington, D.C. to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport route, 17% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2 hours 56 minutes.

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

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

  • What popular places can I visit in Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport?

    Some of the most popular sights in Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport are Eiffel Tower, Gare du Nord and Gare de Lyon. These are among the most viewed places in Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport on KAYAK.

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

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

    • Earliest: departs at 5:20 pm and lands at 1:00 am
    • Latest: departs at 11:10 pm and lands at 6:50 am.

    The flight takes about 7h 40m.

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

    Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 22% above the route average of $997. Book 10 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

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

    A nonstop flight from Washington, D.C. to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport takes 7h 40m, covering 3,832 miles.

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

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

    One-way fares from Washington, D.C. to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $336, which is 47% below the typical average for this route.

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

    Morning 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 Washington, D.C. to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport?

    Flying via Philadelphia (PHL) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 11h 10m, compared with 11h 11m via Dublin (DUB) and 11h 28m via Frankfurt am Main (FRA).

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

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

  • What car rental options are available at Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)?

    Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $12 for economy cars. Top options include:
    · Europcar
    · Budget
    · Alamo
    · keddy by Europcar
    · Goldcar Rental SP

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

    Round-trip flights from Washington, D.C. to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport range from $733 to $1,286, with an average of $997 over the past 12 months. Anything below $733 counts as a good deal.

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

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

Your guide to booking Washington, D.C. to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport 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 Wednesday departure instead of Friday. On this route, Wednesday flights average $942 - about $179 less than Friday (16% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • For the best chance at a low fare, aim to book around 10 weeks before you fly. On this route, that window historically saves about 32% versus last-minute pricing (KAYAK booking data, last 12 months).
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your Washington, D.C. to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport trip for January. Fares historically average $648 round-trip in that month - typically $731 less than the most expensive month, which is June (based on the last 12 months).
  • If arriving on time is high on your priority list, Air France is the strongest pick on this route. 89% of Air France flights from Washington, D.C. to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport 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 56 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 Zurich Airport (ZRH) can be cheaper than flying direct. The cheapest layover option averages $514 round-trip on this route - about $621 less than direct flights (based on the last 12 months).

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Direct departures

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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Direct returns

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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