Flights Paris → Los Angeles
CDG → LAX
Route overview
The flight route connects Paris, where the airport opened in 1974, with Los Angeles, whose airport has been operational since 1926 and currently serves over 76.5 million passengers annually. Airlines operating this route use a mix of large aircraft such as the Airbus A380-800, Boeing 777-200, and Airbus A340-300 to accommodate high demand between these two major cities.
The Paris (CDG) → Los Angeles (LAX) route is operated by Air France, ITA Airways, Delta Air Lines. FlightGuard's average computed risk is 11.9/100 (low), updated in real time from weather, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel and flight history. At Los Angeles the average ATFM delay is 2.0 minutes (main cause: atfm). Departing from Paris the average ATFM delay is 3.2 minutes.
Heading to Los Angeles: what to expect in this direction
Flying from Paris (CDG) to Los Angeles (LAX) heads north-west for about 9,103 km, a flight time of roughly 11h 48m.
Air-traffic congestion: departing Paris the average ATFM delay is 3.2 min (atfm); arriving into Los Angeles it is 2.0 min (atfm).
Route facts
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Airline punctuality on this route
| Airline | On-time | Average delay | Cancellations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air France (AF) | 82% | 18 min | 3.3% |
| Delta Air Lines (DL) | 80% | 8 min | 1.8% |
| ITA Airways (AZ) | 59% | 35 min | 4.9% |
Airlines operating CDG-LAX
Airports
Frequently asked questions about CDG-LAX
Route-specific punctuality data isn't available yet. Check your flight on FlightGuard for a real-time analysis.
The cancellation rate varies by airline and season. Check your flight risk for an up-to-date estimate.
The route is operated by 3 airlines: Air France, ITA Airways, Delta Air Lines.
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The Paris-Los Angeles route is about 9,103 km: for a cancellation (with less than 14 days' notice), a delay over 3 hours, or denied boarding, EU261 compensation is €600, barring extraordinary circumstances.
