New York's growing appeal to French visitors

New York City welcomed 725,000 French visitors in 2025, making France its fourth-largest international market. The city expects this number to rise to 738,000 in 2026, reflecting a steady increase in tourism from the country.

Increased air connectivity between France and New York

To accommodate the rising demand, airlines are expanding their flight programs between France and New York’s two main airports, John F. Kennedy (JFK) and Newark Liberty (EWR). This includes more direct flights and increased seat capacity during peak travel seasons.

Winter and summer flight schedules

For the winter of 2026-2027, French bee plans up to seven weekly flights between Paris-Orly and Newark. During the summer, seven airlines offer up to 22 daily direct flights between Paris and New York, providing about 5,000 seats per day from Paris.

Expansion to other French cities

Beyond Paris, the south of France is also seeing an increase in direct flights to New York. Delta Air Lines and United Airlines operate seasonal flights from Nice to JFK and Newark. Marseille-Provence is set to join the network with a new daily flight from United Airlines in June 2027.

New York's airport modernization

JFK is undergoing a major modernization project, with the New Terminal One receiving nearly 19 billion dollars in investment. Air France plans to move all its flights to this terminal and will open a large lounge featuring French cuisine and seating for over 400 passengers.

Lounge and terminal development

The New Terminal One at JFK will include a two-level lounge for Air France, larger than any in its international network. The first phase of the terminal is expected to be completed in the first quarter of 2027, enhancing the travel experience for international visitors.