Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.
Jet off to Paris this winter and wander its charming streets without breaking the bank.
American Airlines, as well as members of Star Alliance — including Air Canada, Lufthansa, TAP Air Portugal and United Airlines — are offering flights from New York City to Paris starting at about $360 round-trip.
There is plenty of availability from January through March 2024 and some availability in early December 2023. There are even some flights over Thanksgiving if you want to trade your turkey dinner for a warm baguette.
Deal basics
Airlines: Air Canada, American, Lufthansa, TAP and United
Routes: New York City to Paris
How to book: Browse Google Flights and book directly through the airline
Travel dates: December 2023 through March 2024
Book by: As soon as possible
Blackout dates: Christmas and New Year's Eve
This deal was originally sent out by Going, formerly known as Scott’s Cheap Flights. Sign up with Going to get deals up to 90% off via its Premium membership, which users can try for free for 14 days and then $49 per year. You can also upgrade to the Elite tier for $199 per year and receive all the Premium deals plus premium economy, business-class and first-class alerts.
Sample flights
Flights leave from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) and land at Paris-Orly Airport (ORY).
Most of the flights in the $360 to $390 range include a layover. The below flight has a short layover in Lisbon each way.
TAP allows passengers on this basic ticket to bring one free carry-on bag; travelers can check a bag for $85.
If you'd rather fly from JFK or land at Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG), tickets will be a tad more expensive.
You could land at CDG and spend Valentine's Day in romantic Paris for $462 with this mixed United and Air Canada itinerary.
These prices are for basic economy and include one free carry-on. Any reservation changes or seat changes will come with a fee.
Your first checked bag will cost an extra $75, and your second checked bag will cost $100.
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 spent on travel
- American Express® Gold Card: 3 points per dollar spent on airfare when booked directly through the airline or American Express Travel
- The Platinum Card® from American Express: 5 points per dollar spent on airfare when booked directly through the airline or 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 spent on airfare
Bottom line
There is plenty of availability from New York City to Paris for winter travel. Also, since it's the offseason, you might find cheaper hotel rates and fewer crowds in Paris.
Related reading:
- The best websites to search for Star Alliance award availability
- Paris Pocket Guide: What to see, do and eat in the City of Light
- Book this, not that: Getting the most from your hotel points in Paris
- The best ways to travel to Europe using points and miles
