Traveling from Paris to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD): What you need to know
Planning your getaway starts with figuring out where you'll leave from in Paris. Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) is the city's main airport, so check out your options for reserving a flight from Paris to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) leaving from here.
The average length of a direct Paris to Washington Dulles International Airport flight is 8 hours 40 minutes.
The timezone in Washington DC is UTC-5, which is six hours behind Paris. Washington Dulles International Airport is located in Washington DC.
The busiest route is from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD), with 22 direct services every week. If you're looking to take off without delay, the earliest flight from CDG to IAD is the 11:40am United Airlines option. If you prefer to leave later in the day, the final departure is at 5pm with United Airlines.
Your flight from Paris to IAD won't wait if you're late, so get to the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
Popular months like July or other peak periods mean bigger queues and potential delays. Stay on schedule by arriving at the airport even earlier. Plan for at least four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Airports in Paris
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Enjoy an uninterrupted journey from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG). Direct flights from Paris to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) operate from here.
When departing from CDG, you can take a direct flight from Paris to Washington Dulles International Airport with Air France.
Air France is the airline with the highest number of bookings for flights from CDG to IAD.
United is the top-ranked carrier for punctuality on this route.
We make it a piece of cake to find cheap flights from Paris to IAD that include a stopover. To explore all the options departing from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG), deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, simply select a flight offering a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Some popular stopovers between CDG and IAD include:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Boston Logan International Airport (BOS)
Brussels Airport (BRU)
CDG is around 26 kilometers from central Paris. If you're ride-sharing, driving or catching a cab from the center, it'll take you 35 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the trip time to be around 35 minutes.
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Of all flights departing from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport, 65% touch down on time at their destination.
CDG's address is 95711, Roissy Charles de Gaulle.
Paris Orly Airport (ORY)
Turn your flight into part of the adventure with a stopover on your flight from Paris to Washington Dulles International Airport. Check out these connections between Paris Orly Airport and IAD:
Montreal-Trudeau International Airport (YUL)
Geneva Airport (GVA)
Casablanca Mohammed V International Airport (CMN)
You can reach ORY from central Paris in about 25 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport will take roughly 40 minutes to cover the 14 kilometers or so.
Start your vacation sooner with an extra night away from home. Before catching your Paris to IAD flight, kick back in one of these hotels near Paris Orly Airport:
Flights from Paris Orly Airport have a reputation for punctuality, with 80% of them touching down as planned.
ORY is located at 94396 Orly Aérogare.
Paris Beauvais-Tille Airport (BVA)
Searching for a plane ticket from Paris to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) with one or more stops can offer you more departure time choices along with better fares. When departing from Paris Beauvais-Tille Airport (BVA), here's where you can make a pit stop at on the way to IAD:
Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS)
Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
BVA is roughly 88 kilometers from central Paris. Driving from the city center to the airport takes about 1 hour 15 minutes. If you're thinking about using public transport, expect a journey of around 1 hour 15 minutes.
Make catching an early Paris to Washington Dulles International Airport flight the easiest part of your trip. Stay at one of these hotels close to Paris Beauvais-Tille Airport and get to your boarding gate feeling relaxed and unhurried:
The on-time performance record of BVA is 71%. To put it simply, that's how often flights departing this airport arrive as planned.
Paris Beauvais-Tille Airport is located at Tille 60000, Beauvais.
About Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Paris to Washington Dulles International Airport. Stay at one of these accommodation options near IAD instead:
To get the lowest price, book your vehicle around one week ahead of your Paris to Washington Dulles International Airport flight.
You'll find IAD at 1 Saarinen Circle.
Getting from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to central Washington DC
Washington Dulles International Airport is around 40 kilometers from the center of Washington DC. It takes around 45 minutes or so to drive to the city.
If you're traveling on public transport, expect a journey of about 1 hour 10 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Paris to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
AED 1,204 is the best price for a one-way ticket from Paris to Washington Dulles International Airport. A return flight starts at AED 2,314. These prices may change depending on availability.
To pick up cheap flights from Paris to IAD, book ahead. Airlines typically offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first released.
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The best time to fly from Paris to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
February is the quietest month for flights from Paris to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD), while June is the busiest. Find the best time to visit Washington DC based on whether you like a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.
Before locking in your Paris to IAD plane ticket, consider the type of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Washington DC, with temperatures ranging from 19ºC (66ºF) to 33ºC (91ºF).
January has temperatures of between -6ºC (21ºF) and 10ºC (50ºF). Search for cheap tickets from Paris to Washington Dulles International Airport around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
More about Washington DC
When it comes to searching for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Washington DC right here. Browse these hotels after you've booked your flight from Paris to Washington Dulles International Airport:
There are so many things to discover in this city, it can be hard to know where to begin. Lincoln Memorial, The White House and Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History are leading attractions which should feature on every Washington DC itinerary.
Explore more of the United States
Philadelphia is just one of the many cities in the United States waiting to be discovered once you've seen the sights of Washington DC. Around 225 kilometers away to the northeast, its best attractions include Independence Hall, Liberty Bell and Philadelphia Museum of Art.
Around 274 kilometers southeast of Washington DC, Virginia Beach is another essential stop in the United States. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Virginia Beach Boardwalk, Resort Beach and Neptune's Park.
