Last updated: 6:00 AM ET, Thu October 23, 2025
WHY IT RATES: Air France will launch nonstop flights from Paris to Las Vegas for Summer 2026, operating on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays using Airbus A350-900, marking Las Vegas as its first new destination for that season. —Janeen Christoff, TravelPulse Managing Editor
Air France, the flag carrier of France, has announced new nonstop service between Paris-Charles de Gaulle (CDG) and Harry Reid International Airport (LAS), marking Las Vegas the first new destination in the airline’s Summer 2026 schedule.
The route will operate three flights per week on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays using the Airbus A350-900 aircraft.
Flight schedule (local time):
- AF56: departs Paris-Charles de Gaulle at 1:40 p.m., arrives in Las Vegas at 3:35 p.m.
- AF57: departs Las Vegas at 5:50 p.m., arrives at Paris-Charles de Gaulle at 1:05 p.m. the following day.
“We are thrilled to announce our 19th destination, a new nonstop service between Las Vegas and Paris, expanding Air France’s presence in the United States. This exciting new route will connect travelers from Las Vegas and the greater Southwest to Paris and our extensive global network across Europe and beyond. We look forward to welcoming our customers aboard our state-of-the-art Airbus A350 and offering them the exceptional elegance, comfort, and service that define the Air France experience.” – Nicolas Henin, General Manager, North America at Air France-KLM.
“Welcoming Air France to Las Vegas is a proud moment for our city. Linking Las Vegas with Paris and Charles de Gaulle marks a significant milestone in strengthening our global reach. This new route not only makes it easier for travelers from France and across Europe to experience the energy and excitement of Las Vegas but also reflects the shared global appeal that unite our two world-class destinations.”– Steve Hill, President and CEO, Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority (LVCVA).
“The expansion of our international air service to include nonstop flights from Paris to Las Vegas is a game-changer and opens an exciting new gateway to the European market. Our ongoing collaboration with Air France, highlighted by the success of the CES charter service, has laid the foundation for this exciting new route. This partnership will not only enhance global connectivity but also create lasting economic benefits for our community and the entire region.” - James C. Chrisley, Clark County Director of Aviation.
Earlier this year, Air France announced it would extend its traditional CES (Consumer Electronics Show) service from six flights during convention week to three flights per week from January 3–23, 2026.
This new service is expected to bring 26,892 seats per season, generating an estimated $34 million in direct economic impact and $57.5 million in overall impact per year. In 2024, Las Vegas welcomed nearly 1.2 million visitors from Europe, and 86,000 visitors from France.
Las Vegas is also served year-round by KLM, with up to seven weekly flights from Amsterdam-Schiphol. Air France-KLM have been expanding in the Southwest including their recently added Phoenix-Paris route.
SOURCE: Air France press release.
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