Phoenix just got a long-awaited new flight to Europe. Where you can go and when it starts
This summer, Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport will get its fourth long-haul international flight to Europe.
Air France will begin flying nonstop between Phoenix and Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport in May 2024.
Phoenix Mayor Kate Gallego announced the new route on Monday, Jan. 22, by declaring it "a big win for Phoenix" with an estimated $30 million in economic impact per year.
"The number of passengers flying between Phoenix and Paris has grown nearly 40% in the last year as compared to 2019," Gallego said. "I'm confident that this new route is going to make this frequently traveled path even smoother."
She said the route will be established in time for the 2024 Olympics, which will take place July 26-Aug. 11 in Paris.
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When will Air France's Phoenix to Paris flight begin?
Air France's new nonstop service between Sky Harbor and Paris will begin on Thursday, May 23.
The flights will run three times weekly, on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays.
How much do the Phoenix-Paris Air France flights cost?
The Arizona Republic tracked round-trip fares at $750 for a June 27-July 9 itinerary, booking with the light economy fare.
Fares on the first week of the route are around $1,570 round trip, priced for a May 28-June 6 itinerary.
It's far more expensive to book each leg of the flight separately as one-way routes. We found a one-way from Phoenix to Paris on May 28 at $1,342, and a one-way from Paris to Phoenix on June 6 at $1,648.
Travelers can book now via airfrance.us.
What other international flights does Phoenix have?
Air France will be Sky Harbor’s fourth transatlantic airline.
Two airlines fly nonstop between Phoenix and London: American Airlines and British Airways.
Condor, a German leisure airline, offers nonstop service between Phoenix and Frankfurt, Germany. Starting in 2024 it will use the Airbus A330-900neo aircraft, capable of seating 51 more passengers than the route’s previous plane and allowing for greater comfort.
The Air France Phoenix-Paris route is Sky Harbor’s first long-haul international route announced since the COVID-19 pandemic, though new Canadian and Mexican routes were added in 2023.
Chad Makovsky, Phoenix director of aviation services, told The Republic in an interview last month that “a real strong interest” existed for a new European route, mentioning France as a possibility.
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Michael Salerno is an award-winning journalist who’s covered travel and tourism since 2014. His work as The Arizona Republic’s consumer travel reporter aims to help readers navigate the stresses of traveling and get the best value for their money on their vacations. He can be reached at Michael.Salerno@gannett.com. Follow him on X, formerly Twitter: @salerno_phx.
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