Flying from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Paris: what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Paris is 8 hours 50 minutes.
Raleigh-Durham International Airport is located in Durham. Following the UTC+1 timezone, Paris is six hours ahead of Durham.
With six weekly flights between the two airports, Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) is the busiest route. Catch Air France's 18:20 flight to get your trip from RDU to CDG underway.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to board your RDU to Paris flight.
Be prepared for longer queues during popular months such as June. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure will give you plenty of time for security and boarding.
You can book a direct Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Paris ticket. Begin your journey at RDU and land at Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG).
Air France is a leading airline that offers direct flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Paris.
We make it a breeze to book plane tickets from RDU to Paris with a stopover. To see all the options, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Well-traveled stopover hubs include:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
Located around 16 kilometres from the centre of Durham, RDU can be reached in about 20 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey on public transport will take roughly 45 minutes.
Planning to catch an early flight from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Paris? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels close to RDU:
78% of flights that take off from Raleigh-Durham International Airport arrive at their destination on schedule.
How to find the cheapest flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Paris
$626 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Paris flight. A return plane ticket starts at $1,133. These fares can change based on availability and demand.
To pick up cheap flights from RDU to Paris, book early. Airlines usually offer lower fares when flights first go on sale.
If you're flexible with your travel plans, check out the 'Whole month' tool. It'll give you the cheapest price across every month when looking for a Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Paris ticket.
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Airports in Paris
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) is around 26 kilometres from the centre of Paris. If you're catching a taxi or a ride-share, the drive takes roughly 35 minutes.
It typically takes 35 minutes if you're using public transport.
If you're coming in on a late flight from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Paris, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing not long after at one of these accommodation options near CDG:
Lock in the best deal by booking your ride from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport about two weeks before your flight from RDU to Paris.
You'll find CDG at 95711, Roissy Charles de Gaulle.
Paris Orly Airport (ORY)
Central Paris is about 14 kilometres from Paris Orly Airport (ORY). Once your flight from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Paris has landed and you've navigated your way to arrivals, the drive should take about 25 minutes.
If you're travelling on public transport, it'll take around 40 minutes.
Following your RDU to Paris flight, kick back at a hotel near ORY. These are some great accommodation options that'll help you switch to relaxation mode:
Avoid paying more than you need to. Reserving your ride one week ahead of your arrival at ORY will help you stay within budget.
You'll find Paris Orly Airport at 94396 Orly Aérogare.
Paris Beauvais-Tille Airport (BVA)
Make tracks for the city centre after your flight from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Paris has touched down. Central Paris is about 88 kilometres from Paris Beauvais-Tille Airport (BVA) and takes roughly 1 hour 15 minutes to reach by taxi or ride-share.
If you go by public transport, expect a journey of around 1 hour 15 minutes.
If you don't want to make your way to the centre, head for a hotel near BVA. Settle in at one of these options after your RDU to Paris flight:
Plan ahead and put that extra money in your pocket. Book your ride from BVA three weeks before your flight from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Paris for the lowest prices.
Paris Beauvais-Tille Airport's official address is Tille 60000, Beauvais.
Best time to go to Paris
It's time to figure out your trip dates for your flight from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Paris. July is the busiest month for a trip to Paris. If you prefer a more relaxed vibe, go in January.
The warmest month in Paris is August, with temperatures ranging between 13ºC and 29ºC. Lock in your Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Paris plane ticket then if that's the weather you find most pleasant.
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from RDU to Paris in January when temperatures average between -2ºC and 9ºC.
More about Paris
Start your Paris trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. After booking your flight from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Paris, browse our selection of hotels including:
Louvre Museum and Eiffel Tower are just two of the big attractions to put on your Paris travel itinerary. Keep the adventure rolling by checking out Musee d'Orsay.
Explore more of France
Paris is always a good idea, but there are so many other corners of France just waiting to be explored. About 386 kilometres southeast of Paris, a trip to Lyon will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with leading attractions like Fête Des Lumières, Lyon Old Town and Cite Internationale de la Gastronomie de Lyon.
Nantes is another sought-after destination in France and is around 338 kilometres southwest of Paris. No journey is complete without a visit to Machines of the Isle Nantes, Chateau des Ducs de Bretagne and Basilique Saint Nicolas.
