⚡ Fare recorded April 25, 2026 · Prices change daily

New York to Paris flights

New York (LGA) to Paris (PAR): 3,623 miles (5,831 km) great-circle, about 7h 45m nonstop by our estimate. Cheapest fare observed: $637 round-trip on United Airlines, with 1 stop, departing May 3, 2026.

UAUnited AirlinesUA3688
Depart
LGA
New York, USA
14:50
2026-05-03
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Arrive
PAR
Paris, France
Returns 14:10
2026-05-06
Stops
1 stop
Distance
3,623 mi
Est. nonstop time
7h 45m
Trip type
Round-trip
$637
Round-trip · per person
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About this flight

When did the cheapest New York to Paris fare fly?

$637 round-trip, United Airlines UA3688, departing 2026-05-03 at 14:50, returning 2026-05-06. The recorded itinerary left on a Sunday, returning on a Wednesday 3 nights later; the fare was observed 8 days before departure. "Book this flight" opens Kiwi.com with the same airline and dates.

Route facts

How far is New York from Paris?

  • Distance: 3,623 miles (5,831 km) great-circle, heading northeast (measured to Charles de Gaulle International Airport, CDG).
  • Estimated nonstop flight time: about 7h 45m.
  • Departure airport: Laguardia Airport (LGA), New York, United States, UTC-4 on May 3, 2026.
  • Arrival: Paris (PAR, all airports), France, UTC+2 on May 3, 2026.
  • Time difference: Paris is 6 hours ahead of New York on the recorded date.
  • Route type: international, United States to France.
  • Recorded itinerary: United Airlines UA3688, 1 stop, round-trip, 3 days between departure and return.
Fare comparison

How does the New York to Paris fare compare with other routes from LGA?

At $637, it ranked 18th of the 30 round-trip fares we recorded from LGA (median $323). That is 17.6 cents per great-circle mile (round-trip price over one-way distance), close to the LGA median of 17.6 cents across 30 round-trip routes.

Routes from LGA of similar length: London (3,440 mi) at $737 and Barcelona (3,822 mi) at $751.

United Airlines had the cheapest fare on 3 of 30 LGA routes. It is the 12th longest of the 30 routes we track from LGA.

Other ways in

What did other cities pay to fly to Paris?

Of 63 departure airports with a fare to Paris, New York (LGA) ranked 47th at $637. 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

New York to Paris flight questions

How far is New York from Paris by plane?

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New York is about 3,623 miles (5,831 km) from Paris on a great-circle line from Laguardia Airport (LGA) 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 12th longest of the 30 routes we track from LGA. The recorded itinerary had 1 stop, so the distance flown was longer.

How long is the flight from New York to Paris?

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About 7h 45m nonstop by our estimate for 3,623 miles (500 mph cruise plus 30 minutes, not a timetable). The recorded United Airlines fare was with 1 stop. 63 airports in our feed had a fare to Paris; this one ranked 47th, and 28 of the 63 were nonstop.

What is the time difference between New York and Paris?

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On May 3, 2026, New York was on UTC-4 (America/New_York) and Paris on UTC+2 (Europe/Paris), so Paris was 6 hours ahead of New York: noon in New York 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 New York to Paris?

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As observed on April 25, 2026: $637 per person round-trip on United Airlines flight UA3688, departing May 3, 2026, returning May 6, 2026, with 1 stop. At $637, it ranked 18th of the 30 round-trip fares we recorded from LGA (median $323). That is 17.6 cents per great-circle mile (round-trip price over one-way distance), close to the LGA median of 17.6 cents across 30 round-trip routes. Prices change daily, so check the live fare.

Is there a nonstop flight from New York to Paris?

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The cheapest recorded fare had 1 stop; 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 LGA, 8 of 30 were. Routes from LGA of similar length: London (3,440 mi) at $737 and Barcelona (3,822 mi) at $751.

Which airports serve flights from New York to Paris?

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It departs Laguardia Airport (LGA) in New York, 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 New York?

London (LON) $737Barcelona (BCN) $751Warsaw (WAW) $751St. Petersburg (LED) $1842Istanbul (IST) $998Moscow (MOW) $1653All flights from New York →

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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