It’s hard to comprehend how one of America’s most instantly recognizable getaways doesn’t have a direct flight to one of the most visited cities on Earth.
That’s right — Paris may seem easy enough to reach, even if it means hours spent soaring through the clouds, but one U.S. city has been missing out on the party.
Oh, the irony…
Even more ironic is possibly the world’s best replica of the Eiffel Tower placed front and center for tourists’ enjoyment here, but let’s face it — nothing beats the real deal when it comes to Parisian delights.
Whether it’s starting your day watching the world go by at one of hundreds of sidewalk cafes, grabbing a buttery croissant from an authentic patisserie, wandering cobblestoned mazes that feel pulled from a painting, or visiting dozens of world-renowned landmarks and museums like the Louvre (well, what’s left of it…), there’s no denying France’s most popular city can’t be duplicated.
Forever a Travel Off Path favorite, we know visiting Paris is never a bad idea — and now “Sin City” residents can evade the bright lights of Vegas for romance, charm, and elegance, a world away from jingly slots and the neon Strip.
Vegas Residents Can Now Fly Nonstop To Paris
Yes, people actually live in Vegas full-time, and not just the array of overzealous street performers you’re forced to face on The Strip.
Vegas has become a full-fledged city; otherwise, professional sports teams wouldn’t be making their way here (sorry, Oakland…).
Believe it or not, as renowned as Las Vegas is across the world, Harry Reid International Airport doesn’t have nearly as many international flights as one might suspect.
And believe me, as someone who lives in a touristy city, there are certain pockets of the year when you can’t wait to make use of your passport.
As popular as Raiders games have become, that could be any given Sunday for locals who perhaps haven’t embraced their city as a newfound sports hub.
But now there’s a great escape more immaculate than Houdini…
Okay, maybe that’s a stretch, but Paris is pretty awesome anyway you slice it. Plus, the timing of the new flight couldn’t be better for a desert city.
Air France is slated to launch Vegas’s only direct flight to Paris on April 15, 2026.
Beat The Desert Heat With An Unforgettable Trip To Paris
In a normal year, Vegas tourism numbers would be through the roof, but numerous reports say those very numbers are far from record-breaking right now, giving credence to a common complaint that the city’s most notable attractions as an entertainment capital have become way overpriced.
As a recent visitor myself, that’s certainly true as well. So, we can’t say locals are avoiding the crowds by leaving their beloved Vegas for a trip abroad, but there’s no denying they’re beating the summer heat as Sin City is notorious for blistering temps well over 100 degrees.
Air France’s new flight will take off in mid-spring next year. Just note it’s a seasonal route, so they can test the waters if it’s worthy of being extended.
The schedule is listed as followed:
Service will run through October 24, 2026, operating Mondays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays.
Scoring a flight July through September is a great time to visit, as Paris’s summer temps average 72 -79 those months, while people back home are practically melting into the sidewalk if they’re outside for 5 minutes.
The flight is expected to depart Las Vegas at 5:50 p.m. and arrive in Paris at 1:05 p.m. the following day.
Tickets are now live on Air France’s official website, with the inaugural one-way flight to Paris currently on sale for $498 for Economy class.
On-Board Experience With Air France
The new Vegas – Paris route will be Air France’s 19th venture in U.S. skies, and this particular journey will take place on a spacious, state-of-the-art Airbus A350.
On board, you’ll find just what the doctor ordered for long-haul flights:
- personal HD entertainment screens
- reliable WiFi
- newly-designed cabins
- complimentary meals (including champagne)
- separate Business, Premium (formerly Premium Economy), and Economy classes
Not to mention, Air France is codeshared with Delta. Don’t be shy — cash in your SkyMiles!
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