Charles de Gaulle

$189+ Cheap flights from Boston (BOS) to Charles de Gaulle (CDG)

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BOS — CDG
Jun 17 — Jun 241
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Boston Logan Intl to Paris Charles de Gaulle are usually found in January or February, booked 13 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Wednesday and return on a Wednesday

Cheap flight deals from Boston to Charles de Gaulle

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Round-trip from

$462
(Mytrip)

One-way from

$202
(Mytrip)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$1,040

Good round-trip deal

$621 or less

Good one-way deal

$453 or less
From Boston Logan Intl to Paris Charles de Gaulle
One-way flight from Boston Logan Intl to Paris Charles de Gaulle
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 20% potential increase in price ($180 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($30 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in June 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Boston Logan Intl to Paris Charles de Gaulle.
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Cheapest flights from Boston to Charles de Gaulle
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Boston to Charles de Gaulle. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on June 12, 2025.

This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/65:50 amBOS - CDG
1 stop22h 30mMultiple Airlines
Mon 8/118:35 pmCDG - BOS
1 stop27h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/11$462
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Sat 9/278:15 pmBOS - CDG
1 stop12h 00mDelta
Fri 11/711:45 amCDG - BOS
Nonstop8h 25mDelta
Deal found 6/10$464
This Virgin Atlantic deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 Virgin Atlantic is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/39:59 amBOS - CDG
1 stop17h 06mVirgin Atlantic
Tue 10/1411:45 amCDG - BOS
Nonstop7h 55mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 6/11$465
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Sat 9/278:50 pmBOS - CDG
1 stop10h 10mIcelandair
Tue 10/72:00 pmCDG - BOS
1 stop10h 50mIcelandair
Deal found 6/10$466
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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.
Mon 9/16:40 pmBOS - CDG
1 stop9h 40mUnited Airlines
Tue 9/306:45 amCDG - BOS
2 stops15h 37mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/10$467
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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 Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/110:40 amBOS - CDG
2 stops14h 10mAir Canada
Tue 9/169:00 amCDG - BOS
2 stops15h 10mAir Canada
Deal found 6/12$474
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Tue 7/299:25 pmBOS - CDG
1 stop9h 15mAer Lingus
Tue 8/510:10 amCDG - BOS
1 stop10h 30mAer Lingus
Deal found 6/11$476
This Austrian Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 Austrian Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/171:30 pmBOS - CDG
2 stops37h 45mAustrian Airlines
Mon 12/13:35 pmCDG - BOS
2 stops31h 15mAustrian Airlines
Deal found 6/10$477
This Scandinavian Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 Scandinavian Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/135:35 pmBOS - CDG
1 stop10h 45mScandinavian Airlines
Wed 11/2612:20 pmCDG - BOS
2 stops33h 30mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 6/10$478
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Wed 8/610:20 pmBOS - CDG
Nonstop6h 45mAir France
Tue 8/126:25 pmCDG - BOS
Nonstop7h 55mAir France
Deal found 6/11$479
This Lufthansa deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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 Lufthansa is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/288:40 pmBOS - CDG
1 stop20h 10mLufthansa
Mon 1/56:20 pmCDG - BOS
1 stop30h 15mLufthansa
Deal found 6/12$484
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Wed 11/199:55 pmBOS - CDG
1 stop29h 05mSWISS
Sat 11/297:55 pmCDG - BOS
1 stop30h 25mSWISS
Deal found 6/9$526

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BostonParis

BOS - CDG

BOSCDG

Boston Logan Intl

Wed 8/6

5:50 am-10:20 am

1 stop22h 30m

Paris Charles de Gaulle

Mon 8/11

8:35 pm-5:40 pm

1 stop27h 05m

$462

BostonParis

BOS - CDG

BOSCDG

Boston Logan Intl

Sat 9/27

8:15 pm-2:15 pm

1 stop12h 00m

Paris Charles de Gaulle

Thu 11/6

11:45 am-2:10 pm

Nonstop8h 25m

$464

BostonParis

BOS - CDG

BOSCDG

Boston Logan Intl

Wed 9/3

9:59 am-9:05 am

1 stop17h 06m

Paris Charles de Gaulle

Tue 10/14

11:45 am-1:40 pm

Nonstop7h 55m

$465

BostonParis

BOS - CDG

BOSCDG

Boston Logan Intl

Sat 9/27

8:50 pm-1:00 pm

1 stop10h 10m

Paris Charles de Gaulle

Tue 10/7

2:00 pm-6:50 pm

1 stop10h 50m

$466

BostonParis

BOS - CDG

BOSCDG

Boston Logan Intl

Mon 9/1

6:40 pm-10:20 am

1 stop9h 40m

Paris Charles de Gaulle

Tue 9/30

6:45 am-4:22 pm

2 stops15h 37m

$467

BostonParis

BOS - CDG

BOSCDG

Boston Logan Intl

Mon 9/1

10:40 am-6:50 am

2 stops14h 10m

Paris Charles de Gaulle

Fri 9/12

9:00 am-6:10 pm

2 stops15h 10m

$474

BostonParis

BOS - CDG

BOSCDG

Boston Logan Intl

Tue 7/29

9:25 pm-12:40 pm

1 stop9h 15m

Paris Charles de Gaulle

Tue 8/5

10:10 am-2:40 pm

1 stop10h 30m

$476

BostonParis

BOS - CDG

BOSCDG

Boston Logan Intl

Mon 11/17

1:30 pm-9:15 am

2 stops37h 45m

Paris Charles de Gaulle

Mon 12/1

3:35 pm-4:50 pm

2 stops31h 15m

$477

BostonParis

BOS - CDG

BOSCDG

Boston Logan Intl

Thu 11/13

5:35 pm-10:20 am

1 stop10h 45m

Paris Charles de Gaulle

Wed 11/26

12:20 pm-3:50 pm

2 stops33h 30m

$478

BostonParis

BOS - CDG

BOSCDG

Boston Logan Intl

Wed 8/6

10:20 pm-11:05 am

Nonstop6h 45m

Paris Charles de Gaulle

Tue 8/12

6:25 pm-8:20 pm

Nonstop7h 55m

$479

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BOS

Use the FlyLogan app to pre-order food and save time at BOS. Most eateries participate in this convenient service.

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CDG

For a smooth arrival at CDG, consider taking the RER B train to Paris. It’s a cost-effective and efficient option.

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

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Boston to Charles de Gaulle. Price data was last updated on June 9, 2025.

The best time to book flights from Boston to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport is 13 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Boston to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (average of $595). Flying from Boston to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,104). 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 BOS to CDG?

Find hourly flight availability from Boston to Charles de Gaulle. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated June 12, 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from Boston to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport in the morning. By choosing this option you can save up to 25% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the afternoon.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Boston to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Boston to Charles de Gaulle. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Boston to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport flight should consider departing on Tuesday at noon when fares are most often at their lowest. Friday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Weekly flight availability from Boston to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport

Explore weekly flight availability from Boston to Charles de Gaulle. 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 June 12, 2025.

The most flights from BOS to CDG are scheduled on a Monday (13 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (13 on average).

Rainfall in Charles de Gaulle by month

Plan your trip to Charles de Gaulle by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport ranges from 1.6 - 2.5 inches per month. May is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 2.5 in. February is typically the driest time to visit Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport when rainfall is around 1.6 in.

Temperature in Charles de Gaulle by month

Plan your trip to Charles de Gaulle by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport, 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 69.8 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 41.0 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Charles de Gaulle

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Charles de Gaulle. 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 Charles de Gaulle. Reviews last updated June 12, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Boston to Paris, such as Delta, Austrian Airlines and Air France. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8.0
Very good

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
8.0
Very good
8.0
Very good

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
8.0
Very good

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
8.0
Very good

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
8.0
Very good

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
8.0
Very good

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!

Related info for your journey

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

    Boston Logan Intl (BOS), located 2.6 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly out of when you book flights from Boston to Paris Charles de Gaulle. 16 airlines have flights from Logan Intl to Paris Charles de Gaulle on a regular basis. Booking flights from Boston Logan Intl to Paris Charles de Gaulle should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 13 outbound flights to Paris Charles de Gaulle per day.

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

    Currently priced at $464, Delta will fly you from Boston to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport and back. In addition to Delta, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Virgin Atlantic and United Airlines - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $465 and $467, respectively. Delta is currently priced 34% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

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

    For one-way options, check prices for Brussels Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $264. Users have also found prices from $266 and $269 on Iberia and Icelandair, respectively.

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

    The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Boston to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport are JetBlue (78%), KLM (78%) and Air France (78%).

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

    The cheapest flight price from Boston to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport is $364. On average you can expect to pay $1,893. The most popular route, (Boston Logan Intl - Paris Charles de Gaulle), can usually be booked for $345.

  • Where are the most common layover locations when flying from Boston to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport?

  • What are some popular things to do or see while on a layover in Reykjavik?

    The majority of Reykjavik visitors spend their time at Hallgrímskirkja, Harpa, and Laugardalslaug Geothermal Pool. Hallgrímskirkja, Harpa, and Laugardalslaug Geothermal Pool can be accessed by traveling approximately 23.2 mi, 23.3 mi, and 24.6 mi, respectively from Reykjavik Keflavik Intl. Travelers in need of a car in Reykjavik can rent one for about $66 per day.

  • What are some popular points of interest to see during a layover in Dublin?

    The majority of Dublin visitors spend their time at Molly Malone Statue, Parnell Square, and St. Patrick's Cathedral. Those on a layover in Dublin interested in visiting Molly Malone Statue, Parnell Square, or St. Patrick's Cathedral can do so by traveling 5.8 mi, 5.0 mi, and 6.1 mi, respectively from Dublin. Those landing in Dublin looking to spend some time exploring during their layover can rent a car for about $24 per day.

  • Where are the least popular layover locations for Boston to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport flights?

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Boston to Charles de Gaulle 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 Boston to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Boston to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (average of $595). Flying from Boston to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,104). 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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British AirwaysCheapest$204Average$570FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
PLAYCheapest$292Average$457FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
CondorCheapest$300Average$576FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
LEVELCheapest$301Average$601FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SWISSCheapest$352Average$631FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
United AirlinesCheapest$365Average$711FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
JetBlueCheapest$366Average$803FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Virgin AtlanticCheapest$369Average$696FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
Air CanadaCheapest$372Average$702FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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