Business Class to Paris from the USA: Airlines, Airports and Prices for 2026

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The best business class to Paris from the US — Air France vs Delta vs United vs all-business La Compagnie, Orly vs CDG, and the cheapest months to fly. Consolidator rates from $1,821 round-trip.

Business class from New York JFK to Paris starts from $1,821 round-trip through consolidator access — on Air France, where the same seat sells for $4,136–$5,200 on airfrance.com. Air France alone flies to Paris from 19 US cities, and Delta, United, American and the all-business-class La Compagnie compete on the same market, which keeps consolidator rates low year-round.

This guide compares the airlines and their seats, both Paris airports, the nonstop options from each US gateway and the months when fares drop. For live rates on your dates, see our business class flights to Paris page. For weather and what's open month by month, see the best time to visit France.

How Much Is Business Class to Paris? Cheapest Fares from the US

Route	Published Fare (RT)	Consolidator Rate (RT)	Savings
New York JFK → CDG (Air France)	$4,136–$5,200	$1,821–$2,800	~55%
Los Angeles → CDG (Air France)	$4,500–$5,800	$2,100–$3,200	~50%
Atlanta → CDG (Delta One)	$4,000–$5,600	$2,000–$3,000	~50%
Miami → CDG (Air France)	$4,000–$5,400	$1,900–$2,900	~52%
Washington IAD → CDG (Air France)	$3,900–$5,200	$1,850–$2,750	~52%
Chicago ORD → CDG (United Polaris)	$3,800–$5,500	$1,900–$2,900	~50%
Newark → Orly (La Compagnie)	—	On request	—
Any US city via a European hub	Varies	$1,700–$2,500	Often highest on one-stop

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Best Business Class to Paris: Every Airline Compared

Business class flight to Paris departing from a US airport

Airline	Seat	Door	US Gateways to Paris
Air France	Business Suite (new) / reverse herringbone (older)	On A350s delivered from 2023 and reconfigured 777-300ERs; not on older-config aircraft	19 US cities incl. JFK, EWR, BOS, IAD, ATL, MIA, ORD, IAH, DFW, LAX, SFO, SEA → CDG
Delta One	Delta One Suites / staggered or herringbone	A350-900 and A330-900neo only	ATL, JFK, BOS, DTW, MSP, LAX, SEA and others → CDG
United Polaris	1-2-1 lie-flat	No	EWR, IAD, ORD (year-round), SFO; Denver from May 2027 → CDG
American	Flagship Business / Flagship Suite	Flagship Suite only (newest 787-9s)	DFW, JFK, PHL, CLT → CDG
La Compagnie	All-business-class 757, lie-flat	No	Newark → Orly; Newark → Nice
Lufthansa, KLM, British Airways	Via FRA / AMS / LHR	Lufthansa Allegris: some seats	Most US cities, one stop — adds 3–5 hours

The door matters more than the logo: Air France and Delta both run aircraft with and without doors on Paris routes. Check the aircraft type on the specific flight before you book — we confirm the seat when quoting.

La Compagnie: The All-Business-Class Airline to Paris

La Compagnie flies only business class: a single cabin of lie-flat seats on Boeing 757s from Newark to Paris Orly, plus Newark to Nice. There is no first or economy cabin, no door and no alliance — the trade-off is a quiet, small cabin and arrival at Orly, the closer airport to central Paris. It is often the lowest business class fare on the route.

First Class to Paris

Air France La Première is the only true first class from the US to Paris, sold on select routes including New York JFK. US carriers sell business class as their top cabin on transatlantic flights. For most travelers, Air France's Business Suite delivers 80% of the experience at a fraction of the first class fare.

Air France vs Delta vs United: Which to Book?

Lie-flat business class seat on a transatlantic flight to Paris

Factor	Air France	Delta One	United Polaris
Closing door	Newer A350s and refitted 777s	A350-900, A330-900neo	No
Food	Menus by Michelin-starred chefs; cheese course	Dine-on-demand	Dine-on-demand
Lounge at CDG	Air France lounges, T2E/T2F	Air France lounges (SkyTeam partner)	Star Alliance lounge, T1
Alliance	SkyTeam	SkyTeam	Star Alliance
Consolidator rate	From $1,821 (JFK)	From $2,000 (ATL)	From $1,900 (ORD)
Best for	Widest US network; best food	Delta hubs; SkyMiles	EWR/IAD/ORD/SFO; United miles

For most travelers with a choice, Air France is the strongest pick to Paris: the widest nonstop network from the US, the best catering on the route and, on its newer aircraft, a suite with a door. Delta One Suites match it on privacy when the flight is an A350 or A330-900neo. United wins if you live at one of its hubs or collect Star Alliance miles. For how these carriers rank across the continent, see the best business class airlines to Europe.

Orly vs CDG: Which Paris Airport?

Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) terminal

Factor	Charles de Gaulle (CDG)	Orly (ORY)
Business class from the US	Air France, Delta, United, American	La Compagnie (from Newark)
Distance to centre	~25 km (16 mi)	~14 km (9 mi)
Public transport	RER B, ~~35 min to Gare du Nord/Châtelet, €11.80 (~~$14)	Metro line 14, ~25–30 min to Châtelet (opened June 2024)
Taxi (fixed fare)	€56 right bank / €65 left bank	€36 left bank / €44 right bank
Onward connections in France	Air France hub; TGV station in the terminal	Mostly domestic and short-haul

Almost every US business class flight lands at CDG. Orly is only relevant if you fly La Compagnie — and its Metro 14 link makes it the quicker airport into central Paris. The CDG Express (20 minutes non-stop to Gare de l'Est) opens on 28 March 2027; until then the RER B or a fixed-fare taxi is the way in.

How to Get from CDG to Paris

Fastest door to door: a fixed-fare taxi or pre-booked car (45–60 minutes, €56–65). Cheapest: RER B to Gare du Nord, Châtelet or Saint-Michel (~35 minutes, €11.80). From March 2027: CDG Express to Gare de l'Est in 20 minutes.

Business Class to Paris from New York, LA, San Francisco and Other US Cities

US City	Nonstop to Paris	Our Pick	Consolidator Rate From
New York (JFK / EWR)	Air France, Delta, American, United (EWR), La Compagnie (EWR→ORY)	Air France	$1,821
Los Angeles (LAX)	Air France, Delta	Air France	$2,100
Atlanta (ATL)	Delta, Air France	Delta (A350 suites)	$2,000
Miami (MIA)	Air France	Air France	$1,900
Washington (IAD)	Air France, United	Air France	$1,850
Chicago (ORD)	Air France, United	Air France or United	$1,900
Boston (BOS)	Air France, Delta	Air France	$1,850
Houston (IAH)	Air France, United (seasonal)	Air France	$1,950
Dallas (DFW)	Air France, American	Air France	$2,000
San Francisco (SFO)	Air France, United	Air France	On request

New York to Paris Business Class

The most competitive route: Air France, Delta and American from JFK, United and La Compagnie from Newark — up to 11 Air France flights a day in summer. Consolidator rates from $1,821 round-trip on Air France.

LAX to Paris Business Class

Air France and Delta fly nonstop from Los Angeles (about 11 hours). Air France is our pick for the seat and food; rates from $2,100 round-trip.

SFO to Paris Business Class

Air France and United fly nonstop from San Francisco. Choose Air France for the newer seat, United if you collect Star Alliance miles.

Miami and Boston to Paris Business Class

Air France is the nonstop choice from Miami (from $1,900); from Boston, both Air France and Delta fly nonstop (from $1,850).

Paris Fares by Month and When to Book

Weather and seasons are covered in the best time to visit France. Below is only what moves business class fares to Paris.

Month	What Drives the Fare	Consolidator Rate (RT)	Book
January	Lowest demand of the year	$1,821–$2,400	30–60 days out
February	Low season; Valentine's trips	$1,900–$2,600	60 days out
March	Paris Fashion Week (early March)	$2,200–$3,000	90 days out
April	Spring peak, Easter	$2,800–$3,800	4–5 months
May	Strong leisure demand; Cannes mid-May	$2,800–$3,600	4 months
June	Summer peak starts	$3,000–$4,200	5 months
July–August	Peak transatlantic season	$3,500–$5,000+	5–6 months
September	Business travel returns; Fashion Week late month	$2,600–$3,400	90 days out
October	Shoulder season	$2,600–$3,200	90 days out
November	Quiet; low demand	$2,000–$2,800	60 days out
December	Spike around Christmas/New Year	$3,500–$5,500+	5–6 months

Cheapest: January–February and November. Best balance of price and conditions: late September–October. More on timing: when to book business class.

Continuing to Nice, Lyon or Bordeaux

Lyon, Nice, Bordeaux and Provence — destinations beyond Paris

From CDG, the TGV station inside Terminal 2 and Air France domestic flights connect to the rest of France. For the Riviera, skip Paris altogether: Delta, United and La Compagnie fly nonstop from New York to Nice.

Destination	Best Option from Paris	Time
Lyon	TGV	~2 h
Bordeaux	TGV from Montparnasse	~2 h 05 min
Marseille / Provence	TGV or Air France	~3 h 15 min TGV / ~1 h 20 min flight
Nice	Air France flight (or nonstop from the US)	~1 h 25 min flight / ~5 h 45 min TGV
Strasbourg	TGV from Gare de l'Est	~1 h 50 min

When to go where in France: best time to visit France.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does business class to Paris cost from the USA?

Through consolidator access, from $1,821 round-trip New York–Paris on Air France. Published fares on the same flights run $4,136–$5,200.

What is the best airline for business class to Paris?

Air France for most travelers: nonstops from 19 US cities, the best catering on the route and a suite with a door on its newer aircraft. Delta One Suites are equal on privacy on the A350 and A330-900neo.

Does Air France business class have a door?

On its newer aircraft, yes: the Business Suite with a sliding door is installed on A350s delivered from 2023 and on reconfigured 777-300ERs. Older-configuration aircraft have the previous seat without a door, so check the aircraft on your flight.

Does Delta One have a door to Paris?

Only on the Airbus A350-900 and A330-900neo, which have Delta One Suites. Other Delta aircraft have no door.

Which Paris airport do flights from the US use?

Almost all use Charles de Gaulle (CDG). La Compagnie's all-business-class flights from Newark land at Orly (ORY).

What is the cheapest business class to Paris?

Through a consolidator, Air France from New York starts from $1,821 round-trip; La Compagnie's all-business-class flights from Newark to Orly are often the lowest published fare. January, February and November are the cheapest months.

Is there an all-business-class airline to Paris?

Yes — La Compagnie flies an all-business-class Boeing 757 from Newark to Paris Orly and to Nice.

Is there first class to Paris from the US?

Only on Air France La Première, on select routes including New York JFK. American, Delta and United sell business class as their top cabin to Paris.

How do I get from CDG to central Paris?

RER B (~35 minutes, €11.80), a fixed-fare taxi (€56–65) or, from 28 March 2027, the CDG Express to Gare de l'Est in 20 minutes.

Is the CDG Express open?

Not yet. It is scheduled to open on 28 March 2027, with a 20-minute non-stop run to Gare de l'Est. Until then, use the RER B (~35 minutes) or a fixed-fare taxi.

When is business class to Paris cheapest?

January, February and November. Late September and October combine moderate fares with good conditions.

Which US cities have nonstop Air France flights to Paris?

Air France serves 19 US cities, including New York JFK and Newark, Boston, Washington, Atlanta, Miami, Chicago, Houston, Dallas, Los Angeles, San Francisco and Seattle.