Best time to go: what is the RIGHT price for a round-trip flight to Paris (from: Los Angeles )

The average price to go to Paris from Los Angeles airport is $ 966 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 828 (in september) and $ 1159 (in july), which is a saving of $ 138 or a surplus of $ 193 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.

The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $700 to $754 and it is generally more economical to leave on a monday and return on a monday on a flight with 1 or more layovers.

Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to Paris before booking your flight.

If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your Los Angeles -Paris plane ticket.

How are these data calculated?

We have studied a sample of 73632 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Paris from Los Angeles and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.

Average price depending on the departure month

Data analysis:

By leaving in september, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 828, saving $ 138 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 966). Conversely, july will be the most expensive ($ 1159).

Flight Los Angeles -Paris: when is the best time to go for the best price?

Month Good price* Average price Our opinion
January$ 664 $ 941 fair price
February$ 650 $ 877 good price
March$ 678 $ 949 fair price
April$ 714 $ 925 fair price
May$ 698 $ 903 fair price
June$ 831 $ 1037 fair price
July$ 999 $ 1159 very high price
August$ 904 $ 1040 fair price
September$ 673 $ 828 very good price
October$ 675 $ 841 good price
November$ 729 $ 968 fair price
December$ 862 $ 1112 high price

*great price to buy your plane ticket: if you see this price or cheaper during your flight search, go for it and buy it!

Price breakdown to travel from Los Angeles to Paris

Data analysis:

The prices for flights from Los Angeles to Paris range from $485 to $1454. 2% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $485 to $539), 1% at the maximum price (from $1400 to $1454). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $700 to $754 (10% of tickets).

Cheapest airlines for the Los Angeles ->Paris flight

There are 17 companies that serve Los Angeles from Paris airport: French bee, Air France, Level, Air Tahiti Nui, norse atlantic airways, Delta, norse atlantic airways (uk), Air Caraibes, Air Transat, LOT, Alaska Airlines, SAS, Vueling Airlines, WestJet, Turkish Airlines, Spirit Airlines and Aer Lingus.

Data analysis:

Of the 73632 flights analyzed in previous years, French bee was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (16% of the time) on the Los Angeles ->Paris route.

Direct flight or flight with layover?

Data analysis:

To get the best price for the Los Angeles -Paris flight, you should take a flight with one or more layovers (you will save an average of $ 345 compared to a direct flight).

Which day of the week to leave?

Data analysis:

Statistically, Los Angeles -Paris flights departing on a monday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a monday as your departure date, you can save an average of $70. On the other hand, departing on a tuesday may cost you an additional $98.

Which day of the week to come back?

Data analysis:

Statistically, return flights from Paris to Los Angeles departing on a monday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a monday for your return date, you will save an average of $59. Conversely, departing from Paris on a tuesday may cost you an additional $41.


Top prices Los Angeles -Paris

Round tripDatesPrice
Los Angeles → Paris14-08 to 26-08-2024$ 458 
Los Angeles → Paris17-08 to 31-08-2024$ 478 
Los Angeles → Paris18-08 to 25-08-2024$ 475 
Los Angeles → Paris01-09 to 06-09-2024$ 352 
Los Angeles → Paris02-09 to 07-09-2024$ 352 
Los Angeles → Paris04-09 to 10-09-2024$ 506 
Los Angeles → Paris11-09 to 25-09-2024$ 414 
Los Angeles → Paris15-09 to 24-09-2024$ 521 
Los Angeles → Paris16-09 to 30-09-2024$ 455 
Los Angeles → Paris20-09 to 25-09-2024$ 467 


When to book your flight Los Angeles - Paris to get the cheapest price?

Statistically, you will make the biggest savings by buying your plane ticket between 9 to 10 months in advance. However, you may end up paying a high price if you book between 0 to 1 month in advance.

Did you know: the price of plane tickets not only varies depending on how far in advance you book, but also on the day of the week you book! So, to maximize your chances of getting the best price for a Los Angeles -Paris flight, it is recommended to book your ticket on a wednesday.

How far in advance should I buy my flight?

Data analysis:

To get the cheapest flight ticket from Los Angeles to Paris, it is recommended to buy it 9 to 10 months before departure (it is then on average 898 $, which is a saving of 68 $ compared to the overall average price). On the other hand, if you buy your ticket 0 to 1 month in advance, you will pay the full price (276 $ more than the average price).

Depending on the departure month

The best time to buy your Los Angeles to Paris flight ticket may vary depending on your departure month. Therefore, we offer you statistics on when to book your flight month by month.

Departure on... How far in advance should I book?
January

Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 639 $)

Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 760), 3 to 4 months ($ 865), 4 to 5 months ($ 883), 6 to 7 months ($ 926), 7 to 8 months ($ 929), 8 to 9 months ($ 885), 9 to 10 months ($ 915)

February

Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 626 $)

Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 736), 3 to 4 months ($ 710), 4 to 5 months ($ 799), 5 to 6 months ($ 838), 6 to 7 months ($ 870), 8 to 9 months ($ 853), 9 to 10 months ($ 826)

March

Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 670 $)

Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 926), 2 to 3 months ($ 756), 4 to 5 months ($ 852), 5 to 6 months ($ 879), 6 to 7 months ($ 916), 7 to 8 months ($ 943)

April

Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 731 $)

Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 920), 3 to 4 months ($ 840), 5 to 6 months ($ 875), 6 to 7 months ($ 925), 7 to 8 months ($ 919), 8 to 9 months ($ 895)

May

Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 687 $)

Other interesting period(s): 4 to 5 months ($ 815), 6 to 7 months ($ 796), 7 to 8 months ($ 863), 8 to 9 months ($ 868), 9 to 10 months ($ 831), 10 to 11 months ($ 882)

June

Best time: 6 to 7 months before departure (average price: 845 $)

Other interesting period(s): 5 to 6 months ($ 980), 7 to 8 months ($ 896), 8 to 9 months ($ 942), 9 to 10 months ($ 963), 10 to 11 months ($ 942)

July

Best time: 7 to 8 months before departure (average price: 1003 $)

Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 1141), 6 to 7 months ($ 1145), 8 to 9 months ($ 1034), 9 to 10 months ($ 1021), 10 to 11 months ($ 1113)

August

Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 955 $)

Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1018), 3 to 4 months ($ 980), 7 to 8 months ($ 1011), 8 to 9 months ($ 993), 9 to 10 months ($ 969), 10 to 11 months ($ 1014)

September

Best time: 9 to 10 months before departure (average price: 630 $)

Other interesting period(s): 5 to 6 months ($ 785), 8 to 9 months ($ 769), 10 to 11 months ($ 703), 11 to 12 months ($ 803)

October

Best time: 10 to 11 months before departure (average price: 668 $)

Other interesting period(s): 6 to 7 months ($ 795), 9 to 10 months ($ 774), 11 to 12 months ($ 812)

November

Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 923 $)

Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 932), 6 to 7 months ($ 943), 7 to 8 months ($ 939), 8 to 9 months ($ 948), 9 to 10 months ($ 937), 10 to 11 months ($ 925)

December

Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 1024 $)

Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1089), 3 to 4 months ($ 1081), 4 to 5 months ($ 1079), 5 to 6 months ($ 1048), 6 to 7 months ($ 1094), 8 to 9 months ($ 1099), 9 to 10 months ($ 1067), 10 to 11 months ($ 1042)

What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?

Data analysis:

Statistically, wednesday is the day when plane tickets for Los Angeles ->Paris are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a wednesday, you will save $33. Conversely, by buying it on a thursday, you may end up paying $16 more.



Los Angeles to Paris: flight price when booking today

Information: this data is not statistics but comes from real prices collected less than 7 days ago. Some months may not be available as we do not have enough data for them.

Month Current price
May 2024$ 831
$487 to $2046
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June 2024$ 866
$610 to $1936
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July 2024$ 1010
$722 to $2603
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August 2024$ 684
$436 to $1157
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September 2024$ 616
$310 to $1148
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October 2024$ 836
$410 to $1543
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November 2024$ 1107
$527 to $2098
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December 2024$ 1253
$580 to $2337
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January 2025$ 1031
$653 to $2165
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February 2025$ 1167
$559 to $2018
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March 2025$ 1233
$616 to $2499
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April 2025$ 1205
$730 to $1980
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Data analysis:

Compared to the average price, may, june, july, august and september are cheaper to travel to Paris. So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!



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