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$549+ Cheap flights from Charles de Gaulle (CDG) to Philadelphia (PHL)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 6/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CDG — PHL
Mar 30 — Apr 61
Sun 3/30
Sun 4/6
1 adult, Economy
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Most accurate provider

Ovago
3 stars

Most trusted provider

Ovago
3 stars

Round-trip from

$559
(British Airways)

One-way from

$549
(StudentUniverse)

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$629

Good round-trip deal

$595 or less

Good one-way deal

$652 or less
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Cheapest flights from Charles de Gaulle to Philadelphia
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Charles de Gaulle to Philadelphia. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 25, 2025.

This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure British Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 6/58:15 amCDG - PHL
1 stop13h 10mBritish Airways
Mon 7/216:30 pmPHL - CDG
1 stop10h 35mBritish Airways
Deal found 3/24$559
This Iberia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Iberia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 6/55:50 amCDG - PHL
1 stop15h 50mIberia
Thu 7/2410:15 pmPHL - CDG
Nonstop7h 15mIberia
Deal found 3/24$561
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 6/55:50 amCDG - PHL
1 stop15h 50mMultiple Airlines
Thu 7/1710:15 pmPHL - CDG
1 stop17h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/24$565
This Bravofly deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Bravofly is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 5/511:20 amCDG - PHL
1 stop13h 40mAer Lingus
Sun 5/188:30 pmPHL - CDG
1 stop18h 35mAer Lingus
Deal found 3/24$566
This JetBlue deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure JetBlue is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/2311:15 amCDG - PHL
1 stop16h 00mJetBlue
Thu 5/110:16 amPHL - CDG
1 stop16h 59mJetBlue
Deal found 3/24$571
This Finnair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Finnair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 5/52:40 pmCDG - PHL
Nonstop8h 05mFinnair
Sun 5/1810:05 pmPHL - CDG
Nonstop7h 25mFinnair
Deal found 3/24$577
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 6/62:40 pmCDG - PHL
Nonstop8h 10mAmerican Airlines
Sun 6/1510:15 pmPHL - CDG
1 stop16h 25mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/24$583
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 4/257:20 amCDG - PHL
2 stops21h 13mUnited Airlines
Mon 4/2810:43 amPHL - CDG
1 stop19h 52mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/24$599
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 4/147:35 pmCDG - PHL
1 stop26h 25mLufthansa
Fri 4/255:35 pmPHL - CDG
1 stop10h 20mLufthansa
Deal found 3/24$622
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/99:00 amCDG - PHL
2 stops19h 28mAir Canada
Sun 5/2511:00 amPHL - CDG
2 stops13h 50mAir Canada
Deal found 3/24$636
This SWISS deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure SWISS is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 4/149:45 amCDG - PHL
2 stops37h 40mSWISS
Fri 4/255:35 pmPHL - CDG
2 stops23h 30mSWISS
Deal found 3/24$660
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 6/1410:15 amCDG - PHL
2 stops18h 36mDelta
Wed 6/256:00 amPHL - CDG
1 stop18h 15mDelta
Deal found 3/24$686

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Charles de Gaulle to Philadelphia that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated March 25, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to Philadelphia that are best for you.

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Charles de Gaulle

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Philadelphia

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ParisPhiladelphia

CDG - PHL

CDGPHL

Paris Charles de Gaulle

Thu 6/5

8:15 am-3:25 pm

1 stop13h 10m

Philadelphia

Mon 7/21

6:30 pm-11:05 am

1 stop10h 35m

$559

ParisPhiladelphia

CDG - PHL

CDGPHL

Paris Charles de Gaulle

Thu 6/5

5:50 am-3:40 pm

1 stop15h 50m

Philadelphia

Thu 7/24

10:15 pm-11:30 am

Nonstop7h 15m

$561

ParisPhiladelphia

CDG - PHL

CDGPHL

Paris Charles de Gaulle

Thu 6/5

5:50 am-3:40 pm

1 stop15h 50m

Philadelphia

Thu 7/17

10:15 pm-9:25 pm

1 stop17h 10m

$565

ParisPhiladelphia

CDG - PHL

CDGPHL

Paris Charles de Gaulle

Mon 5/5

11:20 am-7:00 pm

1 stop13h 40m

Philadelphia

Sun 5/18

8:30 pm-9:05 pm

1 stop18h 35m

$566

ParisPhiladelphia

CDG - PHL

CDGPHL

Paris Charles de Gaulle

Wed 4/23

11:15 am-9:15 pm

1 stop16h 00m

Philadelphia

Thu 5/1

10:16 am-9:15 am

1 stop16h 59m

$571

ParisPhiladelphia

CDG - PHL

CDGPHL

Paris Charles de Gaulle

Mon 5/5

2:40 pm-4:45 pm

Nonstop8h 05m

Philadelphia

Sun 5/18

10:05 pm-11:30 am

Nonstop7h 25m

$577

ParisPhiladelphia

CDG - PHL

CDGPHL

Paris Charles de Gaulle

Fri 6/6

2:40 pm-4:50 pm

Nonstop8h 10m

Philadelphia

Sun 6/15

10:15 pm-8:40 pm

1 stop16h 25m

$583

ParisPhiladelphia

CDG - PHL

CDGPHL

Paris Charles de Gaulle

Fri 4/25

7:20 am-10:33 pm

2 stops21h 13m

Philadelphia

Mon 4/28

10:43 am-12:35 pm

1 stop19h 52m

$599

ParisPhiladelphia

CDG - PHL

CDGPHL

Paris Charles de Gaulle

Mon 4/14

7:35 pm-4:00 pm

1 stop26h 25m

Philadelphia

Fri 4/25

5:35 pm-9:55 am

1 stop10h 20m

$622

ParisPhiladelphia

CDG - PHL

CDGPHL

Paris Charles de Gaulle

Fri 5/9

9:00 am-10:28 pm

2 stops19h 28m

Philadelphia

Sun 5/25

11:00 am-6:50 am

2 stops13h 50m

$636

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Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Charles de Gaulle to Philadelphia in March.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
OvagoPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport-Philadelphia flights, users find the pricing of Ovago to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. Ovago Users can find the same prices on Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport-Philadelphia flight deals on Cheapflights vs. Ovago >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport-Philadelphia flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport-Philadelphia flights, Cheapflights users trust Ovago the most. Ovago has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport-Philadelphia flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Charles de Gaulle to Philadelphia

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Philadelphia from Charles de Gaulle with our price prediction graph.
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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to Philadelphia

How far ahead should I book a flight from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to Philadelphia?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Charles de Gaulle to Philadelphia. Price data was last updated on March 21, 2025.

Booking 24 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to Philadelphia. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to Philadelphia?

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to Philadelphia (average of $236). Flying from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to Philadelphia in March is currently the most expensive (average of $295). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from CDG to PHL?

Find hourly flight availability from Charles de Gaulle to Philadelphia. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated March 25, 2025.

When flying from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to Philadelphia, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Weekly flight availability from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to Philadelphia

Explore weekly flight availability from Charles de Gaulle to Philadelphia. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated March 25, 2025.

The most flights from CDG to PHL are scheduled on a Monday (4 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (4 on average).

Rainfall in Philadelphia by month

Plan your trip to Philadelphia by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Philadelphia ranges from 2.7 - 4.4 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.4 in. February is typically the driest time to visit Philadelphia when rainfall is around 2.7 in.

Temperature in Philadelphia by month

Plan your trip to Philadelphia by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Philadelphia, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 78.8 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 33.8 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Philadelphia

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Philadelphia. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Philadelphia. Reviews last updated March 25, 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from Paris to Philadelphia, see what other customers have to say about Air Tahiti Nui, Delta and KLM. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Air Tahiti Nui
8.7
Very good
61 reviews

Overall

8.7

Entertainment

7.2

Boarding

8.7

Comfort

8.0

Crew

9.1

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Isabelle,Apr 2023

AKL - PPT

Les sièges sont étroits, je mesure 1,77 m, les passants dans le couloirs notamment l'équipage n'arrêtaient pas de me cogner. nous étions en économie. l'équipage est au top. C'est le confort qui était négatif pour nous.
Air Tahiti Nui
8.7
Very good
61 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.7
Very good
61 reviews

Overall

8.7

Entertainment

7.2

Boarding

8.7

Comfort

8.0

Crew

9.1

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Isabelle,Apr 2023

AKL - PPT

Les sièges sont étroits, je mesure 1,77 m, les passants dans le couloirs notamment l'équipage n'arrêtaient pas de me cogner. nous étions en économie. l'équipage est au top. C'est le confort qui était négatif pour nous.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,890 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.7
Very good
61 reviews

Overall

8.7

Entertainment

7.2

Boarding

8.7

Comfort

8.0

Crew

9.1

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Isabelle,Apr 2023

AKL - PPT

Les sièges sont étroits, je mesure 1,77 m, les passants dans le couloirs notamment l'équipage n'arrêtaient pas de me cogner. nous étions en économie. l'équipage est au top. C'est le confort qui était négatif pour nous.
KLM
7.8
Good
1,318 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.7
Very good
61 reviews

Overall

8.7

Entertainment

7.2

Boarding

8.7

Comfort

8.0

Crew

9.1

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Isabelle,Apr 2023

AKL - PPT

Les sièges sont étroits, je mesure 1,77 m, les passants dans le couloirs notamment l'équipage n'arrêtaient pas de me cogner. nous étions en économie. l'équipage est au top. C'est le confort qui était négatif pour nous.
Finnair
7.6
Good
1,266 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.7
Very good
61 reviews

Overall

8.7

Entertainment

7.2

Boarding

8.7

Comfort

8.0

Crew

9.1

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Isabelle,Apr 2023

AKL - PPT

Les sièges sont étroits, je mesure 1,77 m, les passants dans le couloirs notamment l'équipage n'arrêtaient pas de me cogner. nous étions en économie. l'équipage est au top. C'est le confort qui était négatif pour nous.
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,569 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.7
Very good
61 reviews

Overall

8.7

Entertainment

7.2

Boarding

8.7

Comfort

8.0

Crew

9.1

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Isabelle,Apr 2023

AKL - PPT

Les sièges sont étroits, je mesure 1,77 m, les passants dans le couloirs notamment l'équipage n'arrêtaient pas de me cogner. nous étions en économie. l'équipage est au top. C'est le confort qui était négatif pour nous.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Charles de Gaulle to Philadelphia. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Philadelphia from Paris Charles de Gaulle?

    Located just 7.0 mi from the city center, Philadelphia is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Philadelphia from Paris Charles de Gaulle. Booking flights from Paris Charles de Gaulle to Philadelphia (PHL) should be relatively easy as there are 4 daily inbound flights from Paris Charles de Gaulle from 5 different airlines.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to Philadelphia round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to Philadelphia is British Airways. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $559 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Iberia and Aer Lingus, starting at $561 and $566 round-trip. These flights start at 22% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to Philadelphia one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for Aer Lingus. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $549. Users have also found prices from $580 and $598 on Iberia and British Airways, respectively.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to Philadelphia?

    Consider American Airlines (86%), Finnair (86%) or Iberia (86%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to Philadelphia.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to Philadelphia?

    While on average a flight from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to Philadelphia is generally $2,197, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $536. When looking at the most popular route, (Paris Charles de Gaulle - Philadelphia), you can expect to pay $562 for that flight.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Charles de Gaulle to Philadelphia that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Charles de Gaulle to Philadelphia flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Charles de Gaulle to Philadelphia?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Charles de Gaulle to Philadelphia.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Charles de Gaulle to Philadelphia?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Charles de Gaulle to Philadelphia by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to Philadelphia?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to Philadelphia (average of $236). Flying from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to Philadelphia in March is currently the most expensive (average of $295). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 5 airlines flying from Charles de Gaulle to Philadelphia

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from Charles de Gaulle to Philadelphia. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated March 25, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
IberiaCheapest$400Average$655FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
FinnairCheapest$405Average$658FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
Aer LingusCheapest$540Average$630FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
British AirwaysCheapest$571Average$844FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
American AirlinesCheapest$612Average$809FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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