Flying from Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport (ROA) to Paris: what you need to know
The timezone in Paris is UTC+1. The city is five hours ahead of Roanoke, where Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport is located.
To avoid rushing for your ROA to Paris flight, leave enough time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Turning up two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
If you're flying during a major holiday or another peak period, allow for even more time. A good rule is two hours ahead of domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Security and check-in lines will be longer.
A stopover is the perfect opportunity to break up your trip and perhaps even explore a different city. When browsing for flight tickets from ROA to Paris, uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can visit along the way. Some popular options include:
Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)
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Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
ROA is about 6 kilometres from central Roanoke. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take 10 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the travel time to be around 35 minutes.
Planning to catch an early flight from Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport to Paris? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these hotels near ROA:
When it comes to Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport's on-time performance, 68.76% of flights complete their journey on time.
The address for ROA is 5202 Aviation Drive, N.W..
How to find the cheapest flights from Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport (ROA) to Paris
Rs125,444 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport to Paris flight. A return ticket right now is Rs150,991. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
Don't leave everything to the last minute. You're more likely to land cheap flights from ROA to Paris if you book in advance. Airlines often have some amazing early bird deals.
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Airports in Paris
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) to the centre of Paris takes around 45 minutes by car. The centre is roughly 27 kilometres away.
Getting there by public transport takes about 1 hour 15 minutes.
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a flight from Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport to Paris. Stay at one of these accommodation options near CDG instead:
Grab a Charles de Gaulle Airport rental car and explore Paris and beyond with your own wheels. Alamo, Keddy By Europcar and Europcar are top outlets to choose from here.
Get the best deal by reserving your ride from Charles de Gaulle Airport about two weeks in advance of your flight from ROA to Paris.
CDG is located at 95711, Roissy Charles de Gaulle.
Paris Orly Airport (ORY)
The centre of Paris is around 19 kilometres from Paris Orly Airport (ORY). Once your flight from Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport to Paris has hit the runway and you've navigated your way to arrivals, expect a drive of about 35 minutes.
If you choose to travel on public transport, the ride to the centre will take you 55 minutes or so.
Place the 'Do not disturb' sign on your door and unwind at a hotel close to ORY. Here are a few options where you can tuck yourself in after your ROA to Paris flight:
Alamo, Europcar and Keddy By Europcar make collecting a Paris Orly Airport rental car simple. These providers are located in or around the terminal and will get you on your way in no time.
Lock in the lowest price by securing your ride from ORY one week in advance. You'll also have access to a wider range of vehicles.
Paris Orly Airport can be found at 94396 Orly Aérogare.
Beauvais-Tille Airport (BVA)
Beauvais-Tille Airport (BVA) is around 88 kilometres from the centre of Paris. It takes about 1 hour 30 minutes to get to the city centre by ride-share or cab once you've hopped off your flight from Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport to Paris.
If you go by public transport, expect a journey of around 2 hours 20 minutes.
If you don't want to make the trip to the centre, head for a hotel near BVA. Check in to one of these options after your ROA to Paris flight:
Start your journey without worrying about how to arrive at your destination with a Beauvais-Tille Airport rental car. You can book your wheels with reliable suppliers here like Loca Malin, Budget and Europcar.
About three weeks before your flight from Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport to Paris is the ideal time to secure your ride from BVA. You're more likely to get a better rate or even snap up an early bird discount.
The address for Beauvais-Tille Airport is Tille 60000, Beauvais.
Best time to go to Paris
Carefully consider your dates before locking in your flight from Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport to Paris. The city buzzes during peak season, but prices are usually higher and attractions can get busy. Visit Paris in low season if you prefer a more relaxed vibe.
Lock in a Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport to Paris flight ticket with a departure in August if you want to visit the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures to range from 13ºC to 29ºC.
January sees average temperatures of between -2ºC and 9ºC. Search for a cheap ticket from ROA to Paris around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
More about Paris
When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the best stays in Paris right here. Browse these options once you've booked your flight from Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport to Paris:
Louvre Museum and Eiffel Tower are just the start of the leading attractions to add to your Paris travel itinerary. Keep the sightseeing going at Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Paris.
Explore more of France
Lyon is just one of the many cities in France waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of Paris. Around 386 kilometres away to the south-east, well-known attractions include Basilique Notre-Dame de Fourviere, Musée des Confluences and Vieux Lyon - Saint-Jean - Saint-Georges.
If you're eager to discover another well-known destination in France, consider Nantes, roughly 338 kilometres south-west of Paris. Chateau des Ducs de Bretagne, Les Machines de L'ile and Jardin des Plantes are the start of reasons to visit.