Travelling from Washington DC to Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG): What you need to know
When looking for your flight from Washington DC to Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG), there's a good selection of airports to start your journey from. Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA), Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) are Washington DC's main options.
Paris is five hours ahead of Washington DC. Charles de Gaulle Airport is located in Paris, which is in the UTC+1 timezone.
To ensure you catch your flight from Washington DC to CDG, leave enough time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Arriving two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Delays at security and check-in are likely if you're heading away during high season, so allow some extra breathing room. The recommendation for peak times? Get there up to four hours early for international flights and at least two hours for domestic departures.
Airports in Washington DC
Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA)
Stopovers are the perfect opportunity to take a travel break and maybe even explore a different city. When searching for cheap flights from Washington DC to CDG leaving from Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA), deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to discover where you can stop along the way. Here's where you could connect through:
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
Logan International Airport (BOS)
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW)
Located around 8 kilometres from the centre of Washington DC, DCA can be reached in about 15 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey by public transport takes roughly 45 minutes.
Looking for a convenient hotel close to Ronald Reagan National Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Washington DC to Charles de Gaulle Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping just around the corner from the terminal:
When it comes to Ronald Reagan National Airport's on-time performance, 76.44% of flights arrive within the scheduled time frame.
The address for DCA is 1 Aviation Circle.
Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
You can book a direct Washington DC to Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) flight ticket with departures from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD). Work out whether leaving from IAD works best for your plans.
Board your direct flight from Washington DC to CDG with Air France. This is one of the top airlines that operates this route out of IAD.
On the IAD to CDG route, Air France is the go-to airline for most travellers.
Flights between Washington Dulles International Airport and Charles de Gaulle Airport are more likely to arrive on time with Air France than with any other carrier.
Add a little extra to your holiday with a stopover on your flight from Washington DC to Charles de Gaulle Airport. Here's where you can connect between Washington Dulles International Airport and CDG:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)
Dublin Airport (DUB)
On public transport, you can travel from central Washington DC to IAD in about 1 hour 10 minutes. The airport is roughly 56 kilometres away, and making the trip by car will take approximately 50 minutes.
Got a crack-of-dawn departure? Think about staying at one of these hotels near Washington Dulles International Airport the day before your Washington DC to CDG flight:
Washington Dulles International Airport has an on-time performance of 74.39%. This figure shows how often flights that leave from this airport arrive on time.
IAD is located at 1 Saarinen Circle.
Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI)
Choosing a flight ticket from Washington DC to Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) with a stop or two can offer you more departure time choices and access to lower fares. When jetting off from Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI), here's where you can make a pit stop at on the way to CDG:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Logan International Airport (BOS)
Keflavik International Airport (KEF)
From central Washington DC, BWI is around 48 kilometres away. It takes roughly 50 minutes to get there by car and 1 hour 30 minutes or so on public transport.
Set yourself up for a smooth departure — stay near Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport and know you'll be at your gate with time to spare. Get settled at one of these hotels the day before if you're catching an early Washington DC to Charles de Gaulle Airport flight:
Airports have an on-time performance rating that monitors how often flights reach their destinations without delays. At BWI, that figure is 77.13%.
About Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
If you have a late flight from Washington DC to Charles de Gaulle Airport, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and resting soon after at one of these hotels near CDG:
Pick up a Charles de Gaulle Airport rental car and explore Paris and beyond with your own set of wheels. Alamo, Keddy By Europcar and Europcar are well-known companies to choose from here.
Get the best deal by booking your ride around two weeks ahead of your Washington DC to Charles de Gaulle Airport flight.
You'll find CDG at 95711, Roissy Charles de Gaulle.
Getting from Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) to central Paris
Charles de Gaulle Airport to the centre of Paris is around 23 kilometres. If you're getting a cab or renting a car, plan ahead to make your trip as smooth as possible. Journey times may vary based on the time of day and traffic conditions.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey of about 1 hour 15 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Washington DC to Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
At the moment, Rs74,067 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Washington DC to Charles de Gaulle Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is Rs140,644. Remember fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
To snag cheap flights from Washington DC to CDG, book your ticket two months before your departure date.
July is when you're most likely to land a bargain on a Washington DC to Charles de Gaulle Airport ticket. If you need to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices for every month.
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The best time to fly from Washington DC to Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Think about the pace you're looking for when planning your trip dates. February is the quietest month to visit Paris. June is when most people book flights from Washington DC to Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG), which may be ideal if you enjoy travelling when it's busier.
The warmest month in Paris is August, with temperatures ranging between 13ºC and 29ºC. Lock in your Washington DC to CDG flight ticket then if you enjoy this type of weather.
Search for cheap tickets from Washington DC to Charles de Gaulle Airport in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -2ºC and 9ºC.
More about Paris
After booking your flight from Washington DC to Charles de Gaulle Airport, find a hotel that offers the right mix of comfort and location. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Paris:
There are loads of exciting things to do in Paris when you're in the mood to sightsee. Kick things off at Louve followed by Eiffel Tower and Louvre Museum.
Explore more of France
Lille is just one of the many cities in France waiting to be explored once you've seen Paris. Around 177 kilometres away to the north, well-known attractions include Palais des Beaux Arts, Grand'Place and Grand place.
If you're eager to discover another great destination in France, head for Reims, about 113 kilometres east of Paris. Champagne Park, Veuve Clicquot Ponsardin Champagne Centre of Visits and Towers of Reims Cathedral are the start of reasons to visit.
