{"response": {"Key": "CDG-BWI", "orig": {"code": "CDG", "type": "airport", "city": "Paris", "fullCity": "Paris, France", "airport": "Charles de Gaulle Intl Airport"}, "dest": {"code": "BWI", "type": "airport", "city": "Baltimore", "fullCity": "Baltimore, Maryland", "airport": "Thurgood Marshall Intl Airport"}, "faq": {"q1": {"question": "Are there any direct flights from Paris to Baltimore?", "answer": "There are no nonstop flights from Paris (CDG) to Baltimore (BWI). The most common one-stop routing connects via London Heathrow (LHR) on British Airways, with a total journey time around 13 hours. Icelandair via Reykjavik (KEF) is typically the cheapest option, with fares starting around $635.", "methodology": "Airlines and weekly frequencies are compiled from our flight-schedule database, which combines published airline timetables, U.S. government schedule data from the Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), and observed flight operations from the EUROCONTROL/OpenSky Open Performance Data Initiative (OPDI). We count each operating carrier's scheduled weekly departures and the days it flies; where there is no nonstop service, connecting carriers are identified by linking scheduled nonstop segments through common hub airports. Where a median fare is shown for a carrier, it reflects the real fares Priceline users found on this route in the last 72 hours. Carrier service, flight times and distances for this route come from our flight-schedule database, which draws on published airline timetables, U.S. government schedule data, and observed operations from the EUROCONTROL/OpenSky Open Performance Data Initiative (OPDI). We report the days of the week and the departure times each carrier operates. The typical flight time is the median scheduled block time, given both per carrier and across all carriers on the route; where a schedule does not publish an elapsed time, it is derived from the scheduled departure and arrival times converted to UTC. Outbound and return times are computed by the same method, so the difference between them is directly comparable and reflects prevailing winds rather than any change in derivation. Distance is the great-circle distance between the two specific airports named, so an actual flown track is typically 2-5% longer. Where shown, on-time departure and arrival rates and cancellation rates come from the U.S. Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS) Airline On-Time Performance dataset, which covers U.S. domestic routes only; where a typical fare is shown, it comes from the U.S. DOT Airline Origin and Destination Survey (DB1B), a quarterly 10% sample of tickets sold. Stop counts, connecting hubs, and per-airline prices are drawn from a large sample of the real fares Priceline users found on this route in the last 72 hours. We group those fares by number of stops, by the hub airport a connection routes through, and by operating airline, and report each group's share of the sample alongside its lowest and median price.", "toolsUsed": ["route_airlines", "flight_schedule", "route_options"]}, "q3": {"question": "What are the ground transportation options in Baltimore?", "answer": "From BWI Airport, the fastest and most-used way to reach downtown Baltimore is the MTA Light Rail, which runs frequently and takes about 30 minutes. Taxis, ride-shares like Uber and Lyft, and rental cars are also available 24/7, while the MARC Train offers a quick rail link to Baltimore’s Penn Station. A free shuttle connects the terminal to the rail station for both MARC and Amtrak services. Most travelers heading into the city use the Light Rail for its direct, low-cost service.", "toolsUsed": [], "references": [{"url": "https://bwiairport.com/to-and-from-bwi/transportation/regional-destinations/washington-dc", "title": "Washington, DC | BWI Airport", "time_published": "2024-12-30T17:00:30Z"}, {"url": "https://bwiairport.com/flying-with-us/flights/air-traffic-map", "title": "Air Traffic Map | BWI Airport", "time_published": "2026-02-05T14:00:15Z"}, {"url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/BWI_Marshall_Airport_Shuttle", "title": "BWI Marshall Airport Shuttle", "time_published": "2025-05-30T22:29:49Z"}, {"url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/BWI%20Marshall%20Airport%20Shuttle", "title": "BWI Marshall Airport Shuttle", "time_published": "2025-05-30T22:29:49Z"}, {"url": "https://bwiairport.com/to-and-from-bwi/transportation/regional-destinations/washington-dulles-international-airport", "title": "Washington Dulles International Airport | BWI Airport", "favicon": "https://bwiairport.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/logo1.png", "time_published": "2024-12-30T17:00:44Z"}]}, "q4": {"question": "When is the cheapest time to fly from Paris to Baltimore?", "answer": "The cheapest months to fly from Paris to Baltimore are October, November, and September, with average fares as low as $692, while June, May, and March are the most expensive, averaging up to $1375.", "methodology": "This 'good deal' estimate shows a representative best price for each departure date across roughly a 12-month window (about 3 months back and 9 months forward). It is built from real flight prices found by Priceline users searching this route, accumulated into a price history for each departure date. Rather than weighting all of that history equally, we apply exponential time decay so recent prices dominate — a price seen yesterday counts almost in full, one from about a month ago roughly a third, and prices from a few months back very little — giving a figure that tracks today's market instead of a stale long-run average. Clear price outliers are removed before any calculation, departure dates with no observations are filled in from nearby dates, and the resulting curve is lightly smoothed so it reads as a clean seasonal trend rather than day-to-day noise. For this route, fares for the requested travel direction were unavailable, so the pattern shown is derived from the reverse direction, which shares the same seasonal demand cycle.", "toolsUsed": ["seasonal_prices"]}, "q5": {"question": "How far in advance should I book tickets from Paris to Baltimore?", "answer": "For the best fare from Paris to Baltimore, aim to book 10 to 13 weeks ahead, when average prices are around $919. Booking roughly 75 days out can yield the lowest single fare at about $910, but prices rise sharply inside 30 days, especially for summer and holiday travel, where booking even earlier is wise.", "methodology": "This booking-window guidance is built from the same real flight prices found by Priceline users searching this route, re-grouped by how many days before departure each price was seen (from the departure day out to about 180 days ahead) across the route's price history. At each booking lead time we report the 25th-percentile price — the cheaper end of what travelers were quoted, rather than the rock-bottom minimum (which can be a fluke) or the average (which is pulled up by expensive last-minute fares). The buy-or-wait advice then applies a risk premium that grows as departure approaches, since seat availability shrinks and prices become less predictable; using that adjusted curve we flag windows where waiting is likely to save a meaningful amount (at least $20 or 5%) versus windows where booking now is the better call. Isolated single-day recommendations are filtered out, so the advice only reflects a window that holds for several days in a row. For this route, fares for the requested travel direction were unavailable, so the pattern shown is derived from the reverse direction, which shares the same seasonal demand cycle.", "toolsUsed": ["booking_timing"]}, "q6": {"question": "Are overnight (red‑eye) flights available from Paris to Baltimore?", "answer": "No overnight (red‑eye) flights operate from Paris (CDG) to Baltimore (BWI) — neither nonstop nor connecting itineraries with a red‑eye long leg are available on this route.", "methodology": "Red-eye flights are identified from scheduled local departure and arrival times in our flight-schedule database — built from published airline timetables and official schedule data, including U.S. Department of Transportation records for domestic routes — flagging services that depart late at night and arrive the following morning; for connecting itineraries the red-eye is based on the timing of the overnight long-haul leg.", "toolsUsed": ["redeye_flights"]}, "q7": {"question": "Which airlines usually operate this route from Paris to Baltimore?", "answer": "There is no nonstop service between Paris Charles de Gaulle and Baltimore. British Airways offers the most frequent one-stop connections, with about 10 daily flights via London Heathrow. Delta and Air France also provide several daily options, primarily through Detroit and Atlanta, while American has a handful of connections via Charlotte and Chicago. Other carriers like Icelandair and Turkish Airlines operate a few weekly flights via Reykjavik and Istanbul, respectively. Specific per-carrier fares are not available for this route.", "methodology": "Airlines and weekly frequencies are compiled from our flight-schedule database, which combines published airline timetables, U.S. government schedule data from the Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), and observed flight operations from the EUROCONTROL/OpenSky Open Performance Data Initiative (OPDI). We count each operating carrier's scheduled weekly departures and the days it flies; where there is no nonstop service, connecting carriers are identified by linking scheduled nonstop segments through common hub airports. Where a median fare is shown for a carrier, it reflects the real fares Priceline users found on this route in the last 72 hours.", "toolsUsed": ["route_airlines"]}, "q8": {"question": "If I need a connection, what are common layover cities between Paris and Baltimore?", "answer": "Common layover cities include Reykjavik, Dublin, London, and New York. Reykjavik and Dublin offer efficient transfers and compact airports, while London provides broad connections. New York can serve as a domestic gateway, though it adds a short flight to Baltimore."}, "q10": {"question": "Which months have the best weather for traveling to Baltimore?", "answer": "April to June and September to October offer pleasant temperatures and lower humidity, with fewer tourists than summer."}, "q11": {"question": "What documents should I bring with me to the airport when flying from Paris to Baltimore?", "answer": "Bring a passport valid for your U.S. stay, an ESTA or visa, proof of onward or return travel, and a payment method for baggage. Real ID is not required for international arrivals."}, "q12": {"question": "Which airport should I use in Baltimore?", "answer": "Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport is the only airport in Baltimore, located about 10 miles south of downtown and 30 miles north of Washington, D.C. It serves as a focus city for Southwest Airlines and offers a mix of domestic and limited international routes."}, "q13": {"question": "How do I get to Charles de Gaulle Intl Airport from the city center?", "answer": "From central Paris, the most popular option is the RER B train, which reaches the airport in about 30 minutes and is the most cost‑effective choice. The RoissyBus (bus 9517) departs from Saint‑Denis Pleyel station (metro line 14) and provides a direct coach service. Taxis and ride‑share services (VTC) offer door‑to‑terminal convenience with a fixed fare to the city, while drivers can reach CDG via the A1 or A3 motorways and choose from several on‑airport car parks, with online booking recommended for discounts.", "toolsUsed": [], "references": [{"url": "https://parisaeroport.fr/en/passengers/charles-de-gaulle-airport", "title": "Welcome to Charles-de-Gaulle airport (CDG Airport) - Paris Aéroport", "time_published": "2026-03-25T23:16:15Z"}, {"url": "https://parisaeroport.fr/en/charles-de-gaulle-airport/terminal-3", "title": "Maps & Terminals at Paris Charles de Gaulle – Paris Aéroport", "time_published": "2026-03-25T23:15:25Z"}, {"url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/CDG%20Express", "title": "CDG Express", "time_published": "2026-01-29T07:39:10Z"}, {"url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aéroport_Charles_de_Gaulle_2_TGV_station", "title": "Aéroport Charles de Gaulle 2 TGV station", "time_published": "2026-04-23T11:27:05Z"}, {"url": "https://www.parisaeroport.fr/en/group/strategy/airport-network/paris-charles-de-gaulle-airport", "title": "Pardon Our Interruption"}]}, "q14": {"question": "Are there hotels or sleeping facilities at Baltimore airport?", "answer": "Baltimore/Washington International Airport (BWI) does not have an on-site hotel, capsule hotel, or sleeping pods inside the terminal. Several nearby hotels, such as the Aloft BWI and Fairfield Inn & Suites, are connected by complimentary shuttle service that runs frequently throughout the day and evening. These hotels are located just a short ride from the terminal, with the Aloft about 1.5 miles away and the Fairfield Inn providing a 24-hour shuttle.", "toolsUsed": [], "references": [{"url": "https://www.sleepinginairports.net/guides/baltimore-airport-guide.htm", "title": "Baltimore Airport Guide (BWI) - Sleeping in Airports", "time_published": "2018-08-03T09:34:42Z"}, {"url": "https://www.marriott.com/en-us/hotels/bwial-aloft-bwi-baltimore-washington-international-airport/overview/", "title": "Hotels in Linthicum, MD | Aloft BWI Baltimore Washington International Airport", "time_published": "2025-02-19T00:00:00Z"}, {"url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Baltimore%2FWashington%20International%20Airport", "title": "Baltimore/Washington International Airport", "time_published": "2026-04-29T21:39:44Z"}, {"url": "https://www.marriott.com/en-us/hotels/bwits-towneplace-suites-baltimore-bwi-airport/overview/", "title": "TownePlace Suites Baltimore BWI Airport - Hotel With Free BWI Shuttle", "time_published": "2024-10-11T00:00:00Z"}, {"url": "https://bwiairport.com/flying-with-us/about-bwi/press-media/november-19-2019-for-peak-holiday-travel-season-bwi-marshall-airport-takes-steps-to-relieve-terminal-roadway-traffic/", "title": "For Peak Holiday Travel Season, BWI Marshall Airport Takes Steps to Relieve Terminal Roadway Traffic", "time_published": "2024-09-04T00:00:00Z"}, {"url": "https://www.marriott.com/en-us/hotels/bwiaf-fairfield-inn-and-suites-baltimore-bwi-airport/overview/", "title": "BWI Airport Hotels | Fairfield Inn & Suites Baltimore BWI Airport", "time_published": "2024-10-11T00:00:00Z"}]}, "q17": {"question": "What aircraft are typically used on flights from Paris to Baltimore?", "answer": "There is no nonstop service from Paris CDG to Baltimore BWI, so all flights involve a connection. The most common aircraft on the long-haul leg is the Boeing 777 (variants including -300ER and -200), operated by British Airways, Air France, and American Airlines via hubs like London Heathrow, Atlanta, and Charlotte. Other widebody types that appear include the Boeing 787-8, Airbus A330-300, A330-900neo, and A350-900, with the exact aircraft varying by day and airline; connecting flights then use a mix of narrowbody jets such as the Airbus A320 family, Boeing 737, and Embraer regional jets. Wi-Fi and seatback entertainment are widely available on these international flights, though specific amenities depend on the carrier and aircraft.", "methodology": "Aircraft types are taken from the equipment each operating carrier schedules on this route, drawn from published airline timetables and airline equipment schedules in our flight-schedule database. They describe typical scheduled aircraft and can vary with seasonal or day-of-week assignments and last-minute equipment swaps.", "toolsUsed": ["route_aircraft"]}, "q20": {"question": "What are the best airport lounge options when departing from Paris?", "answer": "At Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport, the Lufthansa Business Lounge in Terminal 1 offers access to business-class passengers and Star Alliance Gold members, with a calm atmosphere and runway views. In Terminal 2E, the YotelAir Paris Charles de Gaulle lounge provides a pay-per-use option with showers and a 24-hour schedule, accessible via Priority Pass or day pass. Other airline-branded lounges may exist, but these are the ones confirmed in current listings.", "toolsUsed": [], "references": [{"url": "https://americanexpress.com/en-ca/travel/lounges/the-platinum-card/CDG", "title": "American Express Lounges at Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport | Amex CA", "time_published": "2026-05-01T00:00:00Z"}, {"url": "https://my.prioritypass.com/en-GB/lounges/france/paris-charles-de-gaulle", "title": "Charles De Gaulle International Airport CDG Lounges - CDG Airport Guide and lounges.  | Priority Pass", "time_published": "2024-11-05T00:00:00Z"}, {"url": "https://parisaeroport.fr/en/passengers/charles-de-gaulle-airport", "title": "Welcome to Charles-de-Gaulle airport (CDG Airport) - Paris Aéroport", "time_published": "2026-03-25T23:16:15Z"}, {"url": "https://americanexpress.com/de-de/travel/lounges/the-platinum-card/CDG", "title": "American Express Lounges at Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport | Amex DE", "time_published": "2026-05-03T00:00:00Z"}, {"url": "https://parisaeroport.fr/en/charles-de-gaulle-airport/terminal-3", "title": "Maps & Terminals at Paris Charles de Gaulle – Paris Aéroport", "time_published": "2026-03-25T23:15:25Z"}]}, "q21": {"question": "What is the baggage allowance on this route from Paris to Baltimore?", "answer": "Baggage rules vary by airline and ticket type. Basic economy fares often exclude checked luggage; standard international economy usually includes one free checked bag and a carry-on. Premium cabins provide larger allowances, typically two checked bags."}, "q22": {"question": "What cabin and seat options are typical from Paris to Baltimore?", "answer": "Flights from Paris to Baltimore typically offer Economy, Premium Economy, and flat-bed Business class on nonstop and connecting itineraries."}, "q23": {"question": "Are same‑day changes or standby possible on this route?", "answer": "Policies differ by airline and fare; flexible and premium tickets typically allow same‑day changes or standby, while Basic Economy rarely does."}}}}