Flying from Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to Paris: what you need to know
Palm Springs International Airport is located in Palm Springs. Following the UTC+1 timezone, Paris is nine hours ahead of Palm Springs.
Leave plenty of time to catch your PSP to Paris flight. As a general rule, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Flying over a peak time like March? School holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer lines at check-in and security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Consider adding a stopover to potentially land a cheaper plane ticket from PSP to Paris. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' during your search. Take a break (and maybe save some cash) by stopping at one of these airports:
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
PSP is around 3 kilometres from central Palm Springs. If you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving from the centre, it'll take you 10 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're taking public transport, expect the journey time to be around 25 minutes.
Searching for a hotel close to PSP? If you're boarding an early flight from Palm Springs International Airport to Paris, these stays will put you moments from your departure gate:
Palm Springs International Airport maintains a strong on-time record, reducing your chances of a delayed flight. Departures from PSP land on schedule 82% of the time.
You'll find PSP at 3400 East Tahquitz-Canyon Way.
How to find the cheapest flights from Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to Paris
The best price we've seen for a one-way Palm Springs International Airport to Paris flight is 436 €. The cheapest price for a return flight is 791 €. Keep in mind fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
To pick up cheap flights from PSP to Paris, book in advance. Airlines generally offer the most competitive fares when tickets first go on sale.
If you're flexible with your trip dates, check out the 'Whole month' tool. It'll show you the cheapest price across each month when looking for a Palm Springs International Airport to Paris ticket.
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Airports in Paris
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) to central Paris takes about 35 minutes to reach by car. The centre is roughly 26 kilometres away.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey time of about 35 minutes.
If you're arriving on a late flight from Palm Springs International Airport to Paris, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing soon after at one of these accommodation options near CDG:
Reserving your ride from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport around two weeks before your flight from PSP to Paris can help you secure the lowest rate.
You'll find CDG at 95711, Roissy Charles de Gaulle.
Paris Orly Airport (ORY)
Paris Orly Airport (ORY) is around 14 kilometres from central Paris. Once you've disembarked your flight from Palm Springs International Airport to Paris, it'll take you around 25 minutes to get to the heart of the city in a taxi or ride-share.
Travelling by public transport will take around 40 minutes.
After stepping off your PSP to Paris flight, tuck yourself in at a hotel close to ORY. These are some comfortable options that'll help you switch to relaxation mode:
Lock in the lowest price by booking your ride from ORY one week in advance. You'll also have access to a greater range of vehicles.
The address for Paris Orly Airport is 94396 Orly Aérogare.
Paris Beauvais-Tille Airport (BVA)
Step off your flight from Palm Springs International Airport to Paris and head straight for your hotel or start sightseeing right away. The centre of Paris is around 88 kilometres from Paris Beauvais-Tille Airport (BVA) and usually takes 1 hour 15 minutes to reach by car.
The journey will take roughly 1 hour 15 minutes using public transport.
Enjoy a quiet, low-key start to your break by choosing a hotel near BVA after your PSP to Paris flight. Recover from your travel day or simply take a moment to settle into a new destination at:
About three weeks ahead of your flight from Palm Springs International Airport to Paris is the ideal time to secure your ride from BVA. You're likely to snag a better deal or pick up some early bird promotions.
Paris Beauvais-Tille Airport's address is Tille 60000, Beauvais.
Best time to go to Paris
July is the busiest month for flights from Palm Springs International Airport to Paris. To escape the crowds, plan your trip to Paris in January.
Before locking in your Palm Springs International Airport to Paris plane ticket, think about what kind of weather works for you. August is the warmest month in Paris, with temperatures ranging from 13ºC (55ºF) to 29ºC (84ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between -2ºC (28ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF). Search for a cheap ticket from PSP to Paris around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
More about Paris
After booking your flight from Palm Springs International Airport to Paris, choose a hotel that puts you right where the action is. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Paris:
All great holidays should include a little sightseeing. Louvre Museum, Eiffel Tower and Musee d'Orsay are essential stops on your Paris itinerary.
Explore more of France
Lyon is just one of the many places in France waiting to be discovered once you've seen the sights of Paris. Around 386 kilometres away to the southeast, its top attractions include Fête Des Lumières, Lyon Old Town and Cite Internationale de la Gastronomie de Lyon.
Around 338 kilometres southwest of Paris, Nantes is another favourite stop in France. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Machines of the Isle Nantes, Chateau des Ducs de Bretagne and Basilique Saint Nicolas.