Travelling from Paris to Atlanta: what you need to know
Planning your flight from Paris to Atlanta begins with finding the best airport to start your journey. Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG), Paris Orly Airport (ORY) and Beauvais-Tille Airport (BVA) are the main terminals in Paris.
Come in for landing at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL), the primary gateway of Atlanta.
Around 9 hours 40 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct Paris to Atlanta flight.
Atlanta is five hours behind Paris and observes the UTC-4 timezone.
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) is the most traveled route between these two cities. There are 33 flights a week to choose from. If you have things to do before leaving, the last flight from Paris to Atlanta is with Delta Air Lines at 18:10. Opt for the first CDG to ATL departure with Delta Air Lines at 08:55 to maximise your time in Atlanta.
To ensure you get on your Paris to Atlanta flight, leave plenty of time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule to follow.
During popular months such as June, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than usual. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for international flights when you fly during peak periods in general.
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Flying from Paris
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Set out from Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) on a nonstop flight from Paris to Atlanta. From CDG, you can travel directly to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL).
Delta Air Lines is a well-known airline that offers direct Paris to Atlanta plane tickets leaving from CDG.
Stopovers are the ideal opportunity to take a travel break — and maybe even explore another city. When searching for Paris to Atlanta flights leaving from Charles de Gaulle Airport, uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can stop along the way. Consider one of these popular options:
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)
CDG is around 23 kilometres from central Paris. If you're catching a cab, driving or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 45 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're taking public transport, expect the trip time to be around 1 hour 15 minutes.
Want a hassle-free start to your journey? Stay near Charles de Gaulle Airport. Whether you're catching an early flight from Paris to Atlanta or just don't like being rushed, these hotels have you covered:
When it comes to the on-time performance of Charles de Gaulle Airport, 61.46% of flights complete their journey on time.
CDG is located at 95711, Roissy Charles de Gaulle.
Paris Orly Airport (ORY)
Visit family or friends or just take a moment to stretch your legs with a stopover. If you'd like to break up your Paris to Atlanta flight, browse these options when setting off from Paris Orly Airport:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
Manchester Airport (MAN)
With public transport, you can travel from central Paris to ORY in around 55 minutes. The terminal is roughly 14 kilometres away. Driving will take you about 35 minutes.
You're going on holiday, so why not extend it with an extra night away? Think about checking in to one of these hotels near Paris Orly Airport the day before your flight from Paris to Atlanta:
Paris Orly Airport has an on-time performance of 76%. This figure gives an insight into how often flights departing from this airport reach their destination on time.
ORY is located at 94396 Orly Aérogare.
Beauvais-Tille Airport (BVA)
Lock in a ticket from Paris to Atlanta departing from Beauvais-Tille Airport (BVA) with a stop or two. Some popular stopovers between BVA and Atlanta are:
Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
Manchester Airport (MAN)
Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
BVA is around 72 kilometres from central Paris. Driving from the city centre to the terminal takes about 1 hour 30 minutes. If you're thinking about taking public transport, expect a journey time of around 2 hours 20 minutes.
Skip the morning rush on departure day — stay near Beauvais-Tille Airport and know you'll be at your gate with time to spare. Get comfy at one of these hotels the day before if you're catching an early Paris to Atlanta flight:
Flights that leave from BVA reach their destination within the expected time frame 66.39% of the time.
The address of Beauvais-Tille Airport is Tille 60000, Beauvais.
Arriving in Atlanta
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to central Atlanta takes around 15 minutes by car. The centre is roughly 13 kilometres away.
It typically takes 1 hour 10 minutes to get there when travelling by public transport.
Reserve a hotel near ATL if you're coming in on a late flight from Paris to Atlanta. Choose one of these options and skip the long transfer:
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Lock in the best deal by reserving your ride from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport about three weeks before your trip.
ATL is located at 6000 N Terminal Parkway.
Best time to go to Atlanta
July is the busiest month for flights from Paris to Atlanta. To skip the crowds, head to Atlanta in February.
Before locking in your Paris to Atlanta tickets, think about the weather you're most comfortable in. July is the warmest month in Atlanta, with temperatures ranging from 19ºC (66ºF) to 34ºC (93ºF).
Look for cheap flights from Paris to Atlanta in January if you'd rather travel when it's cooler. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -3ºC (27ºF) and 14ºC (57ºF) on average.
More about Atlanta
Start your Atlanta trip off on the right foot by choosing the perfect place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Paris to Atlanta, check out our selection of accommodation options including:
Georgia Aquarium and Centennial Olympic Park are just two of the big attractions to put on your Atlanta to-do list. Keep the adventure rolling by checking out Piedmont Park.
Explore more of United States
Atlanta is always a good idea, but there are so many other parts of United States waiting to be explored. About 467 kilometres south-east of Atlanta, a visit to Jacksonville will keep you on the move. Check out popular attractions like Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens, The Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens and Friendship Fountain.
If you're interested in discovering another major stop in United States, head for Charlotte, about 370 kilometres north-east of Atlanta. NASCAR Hall of Fame, Freedom Park and Carolinas Aviation Museum are highlights.