Travelling from Paris to Philadelphia: what you need to know
When searching for your flight from Paris to Philadelphia, there's a nice selection of airports you can jet off from. Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG), Paris Orly Airport (ORY) and Beauvais-Tille Airport (BVA) are among Paris's main terminals.
Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) is where you'll be landing in Philadelphia.
Around 8 hours 20 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct Paris to Philadelphia flight.
Philadelphia's timezone is UTC-4, which makes Philadelphia five hours behind Paris.
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) is the most popular route between these two cities. There are seven weekly flights to pick from. If you have things to finalize before heading off, the last flight from Paris to Philadelphia is with American Airlines at 13:55. Choose the first CDG to PHL departure with American Airlines at 13:30 to maximise your time in Philadelphia.
For a stress-free start to your trip, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. That way, you can comfortably board your Paris to Philadelphia flight.
During popular months like June, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight when you travel during peak periods in general.
How to find the cheapest flights from Paris to Philadelphia
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Flying from Paris
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Set off from Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) on a nonstop flight from Paris to Philadelphia. From CDG, you can fly straight to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL).
Check out the deals with American Airlines. This carrier offers direct Paris to Philadelphia plane tickets from CDG.
Consider adding a stopover to potentially find a cheaper Paris to Philadelphia flight. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' when browsing departures from Charles de Gaulle Airport. Take a break from travelling at one of these popular options:
Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL)
Logan International Airport (BOS)
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Located around 23 kilometres from the centre of Paris, CDG can be reached in about 45 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey by public transport will take roughly 1 hour 15 minutes.
Want a stress-free start to your holiday? Stay near Charles de Gaulle Airport. Whether you're catching an early flight from Paris to Philadelphia or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are just the thing:
61.46% of flights leaving from Charles de Gaulle Airport land at their destination on schedule.
CDG is located at 95711, Roissy Charles de Gaulle.
Paris Orly Airport (ORY)
Split up your Paris to Philadelphia flight with a stop so you can freshen up or tick another place off your list. Top stopovers between Paris Orly Airport and Philadelphia are:
Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL)
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS)
On public transport, you can travel from central Paris to ORY in around 55 minutes. The terminal is roughly 14 kilometres away. Driving will take you about 35 minutes.
You're going on holiday, so why not book an additional night away? Consider staying at one of these hotels near Paris Orly Airport the day before your flight from Paris to Philadelphia:
75.56% of flights out of Paris Orly Airport arrive within the expected time frame.
ORY is located at 94396 Orly Aérogare.
Beauvais-Tille Airport (BVA)
Choosing a ticket from Paris to Philadelphia with a stop or two can give you a bigger choice of departure times and access to cheaper fares. When jetting off from Beauvais-Tille Airport (BVA), here's where you can make a pit stop at on your way to Philadelphia:
Dublin Airport (DUB)
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
The journey time to BVA from central Paris is around 2 hours 20 minutes by public transport. If you prefer to travel by car, it'll take you about 1 hour 30 minutes to cover the 72 kilometres or so.
Make departure day worry-free — stay close to Beauvais-Tille Airport and know you'll get to your boarding gate with time to spare. Get comfy at one of these hotels the day before if you have an early Paris to Philadelphia flight:
Flights that leave from BVA arrive at their destination on schedule 66.39% of the time.
The street address of Beauvais-Tille Airport is Tille 60000, Beauvais.
Arriving in Philadelphia
Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)
Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) is approximately 11 kilometres from central Philadelphia. If you're catching a cab or a ride-share, the drive will take around 15 minutes.
It usually takes 45 minutes to get there when travelling by public transport.
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a flight from Paris to Philadelphia. Check in to one of these accommodation options near PHL instead:
Travel at your own speed with a Philadelphia International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Dollar, Thrifty or Budget and find adventure across Philadelphia and beyond.
Booking your ride from Philadelphia International Airport about three weeks in advance gives you the best chance of locking in a great deal.
You'll find PHL at 8500 Essington Ave.
Trenton-Mercer Airport (TTN)
Trenton-Mercer Airport (TTN) is roughly 48 kilometres from the centre of Philadelphia. Once you've hopped off your flight from Paris to Philadelphia, it takes approximately 40 minutes to reach the heart of the city in a ride-share or cab.
If you're travelling on public transport, it'll take about 1 hour 45 minutes.
No need to worry about public transport schedules or cab lines. Grab a Trenton-Mercer Airport rental car and take your trip in whatever direction you choose. Check out the rates and availability from Budget, National and Enterprise.
Lock in the lowest price by reserving your ride from TTN four weeks ahead of time. You can also expect to have a wider range of vehicles.
Trenton-Mercer Airport is located at Scotch Road, Terminal Building.
Best time to go to Philadelphia
August is the busiest month for flights from Paris to Philadelphia. To avoid the crowds, go to Philadelphia in February.
The warmest month in Philadelphia is July, with temperatures ranging between 18ºC and 32ºC. Lock in your Paris to Philadelphia ticket then if you enjoy this type of weather.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap flight from Paris to Philadelphia in January when temperatures average between -7ºC and 9ºC.
More about Philadelphia
When it comes to searching for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the top stays in Philadelphia right here. Check out these options after you've booked your flight from Paris to Philadelphia:
Liberty Bell and Independence Hall are just two of the top-rated attractions to add to your Philadelphia must-do list. Keep the adventure rolling by checking out Philadelphia Museum of Art.
Explore more of United States
New York is just one of the many cities in United States waiting to be discovered once you've seen the sights of Philadelphia. Around 129 kilometres to the north-east, popular attractions include Statue of Liberty, Central Park and Empire State Building.
If you're eager to discover another side of United States, consider Boston, roughly 434 kilometres north-east of Philadelphia. Freedom Trail, Museum of Fine Arts Boston and Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum are among the biggest draws.