⚡ Fare recorded April 25, 2026 · Prices change daily

Washington DC to Paris flights

Washington DC (IAD) to Paris (PAR): 3,851 miles (6,198 km) great-circle, about 8h 10m nonstop by our estimate. Cheapest fare observed: $1170 round-trip on Icelandair, with 2 stops, departing June 27, 2026.

FIIcelandairFI644
Depart
IAD
Washington DC, USA
20:30
2026-06-27
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Arrive
PAR
Paris, France
Returns 19:20
2026-06-28
Stops
2 stops
Distance
3,851 mi
Est. nonstop time
8h 10m
Trip type
Round-trip
$1170
Round-trip · per person
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About this flight

When did the cheapest Washington DC to Paris fare fly?

$1170 round-trip, Icelandair FI644, departing 2026-06-27 at 20:30, returning 2026-06-28. The recorded itinerary left on a Saturday, returning on a Sunday 1 night later; the fare was observed 63 days before departure. "Book this flight" opens Kiwi.com with the same airline and dates.

Route facts

How far is Washington DC from Paris?

  • Distance: 3,851 miles (6,198 km) great-circle, heading northeast (measured to Charles de Gaulle International Airport, CDG).
  • Estimated nonstop flight time: about 8h 10m.
  • Departure airport: Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD), Washington DC, United States, UTC-4 on June 27, 2026.
  • Arrival: Paris (PAR, all airports), France, UTC+2 on June 27, 2026.
  • Time difference: Paris is 6 hours ahead of Washington DC on the recorded date.
  • Route type: international, United States to France.
  • Recorded itinerary: Icelandair FI644, 2 stops, round-trip, 1 days between departure and return.
Fare comparison

How does the Washington DC to Paris fare compare with other routes from IAD?

At $1170, it ranked 24th of the 30 round-trip fares we recorded from IAD (median $775). That is 30.4 cents per great-circle mile (round-trip price over one-way distance), above the IAD median of 22.5 cents across 30 round-trip routes.

Routes from IAD of similar length: Casablanca (3,821 mi) at $865 and London (3,667 mi) at $1088.

IAD to PAR is the only one of 30 IAD routes where Icelandair priced cheapest. It is the 14th longest of the 30 routes we track from IAD.

Other ways in

What did other cities pay to fly to Paris?

Of 63 departure airports with a fare to Paris, Washington DC (IAD) ranked 55th at $1170. Lowest: $44 from Milan (MXP); highest: $1813 from Auckland (AKL); 28 nonstop. Cheapest-fare airlines (routes): Ryanair (17), easyJet (4), WestJet (4), Condor (3), Wizz Air Malta (3) and Japan Airlines (2), plus 26 more.

Entry requirements

Do you need a visa to fly to France?

That depends on your passport and trip, so check the official source for France: European Commission: Schengen visa policy. Connecting elsewhere? Check that country's transit rules too.

Sources

Where do these numbers come from?

Travelpayouts fares (cheapest per route, observed April 25, 2026); OurAirports coordinates and elevations; IANA zones America/New_York, Europe/Paris; flight time is our estimate.

FAQ

Washington DC to Paris flight questions

How far is Washington DC from Paris by plane?

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Washington DC is about 3,851 miles (6,198 km) from Paris on a great-circle line from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Charles de Gaulle International Airport (CDG), heading northeast. PAR is the city code that covers every commercial airport in Paris; distances on this page are measured to Charles de Gaulle International Airport (CDG). It is the 14th longest of the 30 routes we track from IAD. The recorded itinerary had 2 stops, so the distance flown was longer.

How long is the flight from Washington DC to Paris?

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About 8h 10m nonstop by our estimate for 3,851 miles (500 mph cruise plus 30 minutes, not a timetable). The recorded Icelandair fare was with 2 stops. 63 airports in our feed had a fare to Paris; this one ranked 55th, and 28 of the 63 were nonstop.

What is the time difference between Washington DC and Paris?

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On June 27, 2026, Washington DC was on UTC-4 (America/New_York) and Paris on UTC+2 (Europe/Paris), so Paris was 6 hours ahead of Washington DC: noon in Washington DC was 18:00 in Paris. Both zones shift for daylight saving together, so the gap stays the same in January and July.

How much is a flight from Washington DC to Paris?

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As observed on April 25, 2026: $1170 per person round-trip on Icelandair flight FI644, departing June 27, 2026, returning June 28, 2026, with 2 stops. At $1170, it ranked 24th of the 30 round-trip fares we recorded from IAD (median $775). That is 30.4 cents per great-circle mile (round-trip price over one-way distance), above the IAD median of 22.5 cents across 30 round-trip routes. Prices change daily, so check the live fare.

Is there a nonstop flight from Washington DC to Paris?

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The cheapest recorded fare had 2 stops; our feed keeps only the cheapest fare per route, so a pricier nonstop may exist. Into Paris, 28 of the 63 recorded fares were nonstop. From IAD, 7 of 30 were. Routes from IAD of similar length: Casablanca (3,821 mi) at $865 and London (3,667 mi) at $1088.

Which airports serve flights from Washington DC to Paris?

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It departs Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) in Washington DC, United States, and arrives at Paris (PAR) in Paris, France. PAR is the city code that covers every commercial airport in Paris; distances on this page are measured to Charles de Gaulle International Airport (CDG). An international flight, United States to France.

Where else near Paris can you fly from Washington DC?

London (LON) $1088Milan (MIL) $1053Casablanca (CMN) $865Istanbul (IST) $685Moscow (MOW) $1335Cairo (CAI) $1087All flights from Washington DC →

Other cities with flights to Paris

From Milan (MXP) $44From Manchester (MAN) $47From Copenhagen (CPH) $52From Dublin (DUB) $54From Barcelona (BCN) $58From Venice (VCE) $68

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