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One of the most romantic cities in the world, why not book cheap flights to Paris today with Globehunters?

With its beautiful leafy streets, magnificent architecture and many iconic landmarks and monuments, Paris is the ideal place to visit, whether you’re traveling for a romantic getaway or not!

With a bohemian vibe, the city’s cafes, bars, and galleries are the ideal places to while away the day.

One of the main attractions if the Louvre, one of the largest art galleries in the world, and home to the famous Mona Lisa.

A little further along the River Seine, you’ll find the iconic Eiffel Tower, which was built as the entrance to the 1889 World Fair.

Standing at 324m tall, the tower is the most iconic symbol of France and an impressive feat of engineering!

From the heights of the tower to deep underground, you can also explore the vast catacombs below the city, which have been safely renovated to allow visitors to walk through them.

The city is also home to Paris Fashion Week and the French Open, so be sure to try and get to one of these events if you can!

5 Things You Need to Know About Paris

Before packing your bags, here are five important things which you should know about Paris:

Time Difference: UTC +1 Hour
Currency: EUR (€)
Native Language: French
Weather: Average temperature of 68°F during the hottest month (July) and 41°F during the coldest (January)
Sales Tax: 19.6% on most goods

Flying to Paris from the US

Here’s everything you’ll need to know about flying to Paris from the US, including flight times and entry requirements:

Flight Times

The average flight time from the US to Paris will vary depending on where you’re departing from.

For example, direct flights from Boston could take as little as six and a half hours, but from Los Angeles, it could take as long as eleven hours.

If you need to catch a connecting flight to reach Paris, speak to one of our experienced travel consultants, who will be happy to assist you in planning the best route.

Entry Requirements

As France is part of the Schengen Agreement, US citizens traveling for tourism or business purposes can enter for up to 90 days without a visa.

If you are visiting to work or study, then you will require the appropriate visa before leaving the US.

Airlines That Fly to Paris

The following airlines offer direct flights to Paris, although you may find a better deal flying indirect:

- Air France
- Air Tahiti Nui
- American Airlines
- Delta Air Lines
- La Compagnie
- Norwegian Air Shuttle
- OpenSkies
- United Airlines
- XL Airways France

The Airport(s)

Paris is served by three international airports, Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG), Paris Orly (ORY) and Beauvais-Tillé (BVA), although the majority of flights from the US will arrive at Charles de Gaulle, with a few New York flights landing at Orly, and no US flights landing at Beauville.

Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG)

Paris Charles de Gaulle is the main airport in Paris, and the one where the majority of US flights will arrive.

It’s located about 20 miles northeast of the center of Paris and the best way to get to the city is via the RER B city train from either CDG Terminal 2 or Roissypole.

The train runs straight through the center of Paris, taking about half an hour to reach the Gare du Nord station.

Orly (ORY)

Some Air France and OpenSkies services from New York JFK and Newark will land at Orly, which is about 10 miles south of Paris.

The airport is connected to the city by the RER B train line at Antony station, which takes around 25 minutes to reach the Gare du Nord main station.

Antony station can be reached via the Orlyval shuttle service which costs €9,30 ($9.90).

10 Paris Must-Dos

There’s a lot to pack into a visit to Paris, so here are out top ten must-dos:

- Eiffel Tower
- Notre Dame de Paris
- The Louvre
- Arc de Triomphe
- Musée d’Orsay
- Champs-Élysées
- Montmartre
- Sacré-Cœur
- Sainte-Chapelle
- Jardin du Luxembourg

Book Cheap Flights to Paris with Globehunters

So if you’re looking to visit the city of love for yourself, look no further than Globehunters, where we have a range of fares on routes from across the country.

Feel free to get in touch with one of our experienced travel consultants, who will be happy to assist you in booking flights, hotels and car hire for your trip to Paris.