Jfk-cdg
Apr 23, 2005, 3:25 pm
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I was checking out the airfare to Paris for the end of July and was a little shocked at what I found. Almost $1,000 per person to go across the pond. That seems steep. I was looking for something a little cheaper and was wondering if someone could offer some tips.
Apr 23, 2005, 11:12 pm
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Originally Posted by First_Class_Flyer
I was checking out the airfare to Paris for the end of July and was a little shocked at what I found. Almost $1,000 per person to go across the pond. That seems steep. I was looking for something a little cheaper and was wondering if someone could offer some tips.
Otherwise, consider alternate airports for both departure and arrival (e.g. London or Brussels or Amsterdam, followed by another budget train or plane ride).
Apr 25, 2005, 11:56 pm
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$1000 in midsummer for a transatlantic nonstop on a major carrier is a pretty good deal. From the west coast last summer, London fares bnriefly surged over $2000 in Economy. 
If you're unconvinced you could try Icelandair via Reykjavik. Or fly into Amsterdam, usually the cheapest Eurohub from the States, and take the train down to Paris... it's three or four hours to the Gare du Nord.
If you're unconvinced you could try Icelandair via Reykjavik. Or fly into Amsterdam, usually the cheapest Eurohub from the States, and take the train down to Paris... it's three or four hours to the Gare du Nord.