Travelling from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Paris: what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Paris is 8 hours 53 minutes.
Paris is 5 hours ahead of Durham, where Raleigh-Durham International Airport is located. Paris operates on the UTC+1 timezone.
The busiest route is from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG). Choose from 8 services every week between these two airports. If you want to get on your way as soon as possible, the earliest flight from RDU to CDG is the 18:10 Air France option. If you prefer to travel later, the final departure is at 19:35 with Air France.
Give yourself enough time to make your flight from RDU to Paris. As a general rule, turn up two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Getting away during a peak month like July? Popular periods (like spring break, summer and New Year) can easily add another hour at security. Be extra safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
You can book a direct flight from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Paris. Start your trip at RDU and arrive at Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG).
Book your seat with Air France. This well-known airline offers direct flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Paris.
We make it easy to book a flight from RDU to Paris that includes a stopover. To see all the options, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to see the sights of your chosen city. Top stopovers include:
Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
If you have a passport from United States and are travelling to France for tourism purposes, you won't need a visa. However, visa and entry requirements may vary based on your length of stay and can be subject to change. For the latest rules, check with your destination's nearest consulate or embassy before booking a cheap ticket from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Paris.
Located around 23 kilometres from central Durham, RDU can be reached in approximately 18 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey on public transport will take roughly 1 hour and 10 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Paris? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these hotels near RDU:
How to find the cheapest flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Paris
214 € is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Paris. For a return flight on this route, the best price is 483 €. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.
To score cheap tickets from RDU to Paris, reserve your trip 9 months before the departure date.
The cheapest month for tickets from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Paris is May. Compare prices using the 'Whole month' tool and choose the date that offers the best deal.
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Airports in Paris
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) is around 27 kilometres from central Paris. With your own car rental or if you're catching a cab, the drive is about 44 minutes.
Travelling to the centre on public transport takes around 1 hour and 15 minutes.
Consider booking a hotel near CDG if you're taking a late flight from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Paris. Select one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Paris Orly Airport (ORY)
Central Paris is around 19 kilometres from Paris Orly Airport (ORY). After your flight from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Paris has landed and you've made your way out of the airport, expect a drive of around 34 minutes.
You can also travel by public transport, which will take approximately 57 minutes.
Hang the 'Do not disturb' sign on your door and rest at a hotel near ORY. Here are a few options where you can take a load off after your flight from RDU to Paris:
Best time to go to Paris
June is the busiest month to board a flight from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Paris while February is the quietest. To work out the best time to visit Paris, consider the pace you prefer to travel at.
Book your flight from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Paris for August to experience the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures to range from 13ºC to 29ºC.
January sees average temperatures of between -2ºC and 9ºC. Search for cheap flights from RDU to Paris sometime then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about Paris
After locking in your flight from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Paris, think about where you want to stay in this city. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Paris:
Eiffel Tower and Louvre Museum are just two of the popular attractions to add to your Paris itinerary. Continue your sightseeing adventures at Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Paris.
Complete your Paris trip with a car rental
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