Flying from Paris to New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK): What you need to know
Planning your getaway begins with working out where you'll fly out of 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 New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) taking off from here.
Around 8 hours 25 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct Paris to New York John F. Kennedy International Airport flight.
New York John F. Kennedy International Airport is located in New York. The city follows the UTC-5 timezone and is six hours behind Paris.
The most popular route is from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) to New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK), with 68 direct services every week. If you're not one for hanging around, the earliest flight from CDG to JFK is the 8:30am Air France option. If you need some extra time before takeoff, the last departure is at 9:05pm with Air France.
Your flight from Paris to JFK won't wait if you're running late, so show up at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
During popular months such as July, you'll want to get to the airport even earlier. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight when you travel during peak periods in general.
Airports in Paris
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Enjoy an uninterrupted journey from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG). Nonstop flights from Paris to New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) can be booked from here.
Direct flights from Paris to New York John F. Kennedy International Airport are available from a good range of airlines at CDG. Fly with any of these:
The majority of passengers choose to fly with Air France between CDG and JFK.
With 73.77% of services arriving as scheduled, jetBlue is the highest-rated carrier for punctuality on this route.
We make it a piece of cake to book cheap flights from Paris to JFK with a stopover. To explore the options leaving from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG), deselect 'Direct flights only.' Next, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Top stopovers between CDG and JFK include:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Shannon Airport (SNN)
The journey from central Paris to CDG takes around 35 minutes by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or take a taxi, you'll cover the 26 kilometres in 35 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Catching an early flight from Paris to New York John F. Kennedy International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by staying at one of these hotels near Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport:
Of all flights leaving Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport, 65% land on time at their destination.
The address for CDG is 95711, Roissy Charles de Gaulle.
Paris Orly Airport (ORY)
Knock a new city off your list or just take a moment to recharge with a stopover. If you'd like to break up your flight from Paris to New York John F. Kennedy International Airport, browse these options when departing from Paris Orly Airport:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Manchester Airport (MAN)
On public transport, you can travel from central Paris to ORY in around 40 minutes. The airport is roughly 14 kilometres away, and making the journey by car will take approximately 25 minutes.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before catching your Paris to JFK flight? Relax in a hotel near Paris Orly Airport before your trip officially begins. These stays are expecting you:
The majority of flights that leave Paris Orly Airport touch down at their destination on schedule. It boasts an on-time performance rate of 80%.
You'll find ORY at 94396 Orly Aérogare.
Paris Beauvais-Tille Airport (BVA)
Reserve a plane ticket from Paris to New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) out of Paris Beauvais-Tille Airport (BVA) with a stop or two. Popular stopovers between BVA and JFK are:
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP)
Manchester Airport (MAN)
The journey time to BVA from the centre of Paris is around 1 hour 15 minutes on public transport. If you're planning to travel by car, it'll take you about 1 hour 15 minutes to cover the 88 kilometres or so.
Sleep a little longer and still make your Paris to New York John F. Kennedy International Airport flight with time to spare. These accommodation options near Paris Beauvais-Tille Airport make departure day effortless if you're jetting off early:
Airports have an on-time performance rating that tracks how often flights arrive within the expected time frame. At BVA, that figure is 71%.
Paris Beauvais-Tille Airport is located at Tille 60000, Beauvais.
About New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
If you're arriving on a late flight from Paris to New York John F. Kennedy International Airport, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Pick up your luggage at baggage claim and then be showered and relaxing not long after at one of these hotels near JFK:
Booking your ride around two weeks in advance of your Paris to New York John F. Kennedy International Airport flight can help you score a better rate.
JFK is located at JFK Airport.
Getting from New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to central New York
Central New York is around 24 kilometres from New York John F. Kennedy International Airport and takes about 45 minutes to reach by car. See what your options are for getting into town, whether that's with a taxi, car hire or ride-share.
Travelling by public transport takes around 50 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Paris to New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
$415 is currently the best price for a one-way ticket from Paris to New York John F. Kennedy International Airport. Return flights start from $594. These fares can change depending on availability and demand.
Book 11 months before you want to travel. Research into pricing trends suggests this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from Paris to JFK.
The best month for finding cheap Paris to New York John F. Kennedy International Airport tickets is April. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare flight prices, then choose the dates offering the lowest fares.
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The best time to fly from Paris to New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
Picture the kind of break you want when planning the timing of your trip. December is the quietest month to visit New York. July is when most people book flights from Paris to New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK), which may be perfect if you enjoy travelling when it's busier.
Lock in a Paris to JFK plane ticket departing in July if you want to explore the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in New York to range from 18ºC (64ºF) to 30ºC (86ºF).
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Paris to New York John F. Kennedy International Airport in January when temperatures are between -6ºC (21ºF) and 8ºC (46ºF).
More about New York
Once you've booked your flight from Paris to New York John F. Kennedy International Airport, find a hotel that's got location and comfort covered. Make one of these options your base for exploring New York:
Central Park and Statue of Liberty are just the start of the leading attractions to add to your New York must-do list. Continue your sightseeing adventures at Metropolitan Museum of Art.
Explore more of the United States
New York will leave a lasting impression, but there are so many other corners of the United States just waiting to be explored. About 137 kilometres southwest of New York, a trip to Philadelphia will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with attractions like Independence Hall, Liberty Bell and Philadelphia Museum of Art.
Baltimore is another well-known destination in the United States and is around 290 kilometres southwest of New York. No journey is complete without seeing National Aquarium, Baltimore Aquarium and Washington Monument and Mount Vernon Place.