Key Airports: New York to Paris
The departure and arrival airports for business class flights from New York to Paris.
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) – New York
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Nonstop to Paris-Charles de Gaulle on Air France, Delta, American Airlines and JetBlue.
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The main New York airport for nonstop Paris competition.
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The JFK to CDG route covers approximately 3,623 miles (5,831 km).
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) – New Jersey
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Nonstop to CDG on United, with Air France service on applicable schedules.
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La Compagnie flies an all-business-class aircraft to Paris-Orly.
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Can make more sense than JFK when it is easier to reach and the fare is similar.
Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) – Paris
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Paris's main long-haul hub and the usual arrival airport from JFK.
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Air France flights generally use Terminal 2.
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The better choice when you are connecting onward.
Paris-Orly Airport (ORY) – Paris
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Served nonstop from Newark by La Compagnie.
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Can be convenient for meetings or stays in southern Paris.
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Worth comparing with CDG when Paris is your final destination.
Non-Stop vs. One-Stop
Choose the routing that suits your schedule, budget and comfort when flying business class from New York to Paris.
Non-Stop Flights
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A nonstop flight generally takes about 7 to 8 hours eastbound.
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Paris is one of the most heavily served transatlantic destinations, with daily nonstops from New York.
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The JFK to Charles de Gaulle crossing offers a wide spread of departure times.
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Best when schedule, sleep and total journey time matter more than the lowest fare.
One-Stop Flights
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Options include KLM via Amsterdam, Lufthansa via Frankfurt and Turkish Airlines via Istanbul.
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A connection can add several hours to the trip.
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Saving $300–$400 may not be worthwhile if the itinerary adds six or eight hours.
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Confirm which segments are booked in business class.
Popular Routes from New York to Paris
Starting round-trip business class fares on the main New York to Paris routes.
New York (JFK) → Paris (CDG)
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Business class from $2,229 round trip.
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Nonstop on Air France, Delta, American Airlines and JetBlue.
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The widest choice of nonstop departure times.
Newark (EWR) → Paris (CDG)
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Business class from $2,209 round trip.
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Nonstop on United, with Air France on applicable schedules.
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United Polaris on eligible long-haul flights.
Newark (EWR) → Paris-Orly (ORY)
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Nonstop on La Compagnie.
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All-business-class Airbus A321neo with 76 seats in a 2-2 layout.
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Every seat converts into a fully flat bed.

