Fly nonstop from LA to Paris this spring for as little as $279 on Norse
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In case you missed it, Norse Atlantic Airways just announced a new flight from Los Angeles to Paris. One-way flights between these cities usually cost $400 to $500, and most are not direct. However, starting May 1, 2024, the low-cost Norwegian carrier will offer nonstop fares as low as $279 one-way.
Deal basics
Airline: Norse
Route: From LA to Paris
How to book: Directly with the airline
Travel dates: Every week starting May 1
Book by: As soon as you can
Sample flight
The flight to Paris will operate six days a week. It'll leave Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) at 9:10 p.m. and arrive at Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) at 5 p.m. Returning to LA, the flight will depart CDG at 4:15 p.m. and arrive at LAX at 7:05 p.m. the same day.
On May 15, the one-way flight costs just $277.
These prices apply to Economy Light tickets, which come with only one personal item. You can upgrade to Economy Classic for $90 more to get one carry-on and one checked bag. Or, you can separately purchase a carry-on bag for $45 each way or a checked bag starting at $60 each way.
The flight back to LA costs a bit more at $347, but it's still a better deal than most other airlines offer (especially because it's nonstop).
Maximize your purchase
Don't forget to use a credit card that earns bonus points on airfare purchases, such as:
- Chase Sapphire Preferred Card: 2 points per dollar on travel
- American Express® Gold Card: 3 points per dollar on airfare when booked directly with the airline or through American Express Travel®
- The Platinum Card® from American Express: 5 points per dollar on airfare when booked directly with the airline or through American Express Travel®, on up to $500,000 of these purchases per calendar year, then 1 point per dollar
- Chase Sapphire Reserve: 3 points per dollar on airfare
Bottom line
These nonstop flights from LA to Paris are much cheaper than usual, and spring is a great time to visit the City of Light. You could also use the flight to Paris as a jumping-off point to explore other European destinations. Book now while there is availability.
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