Air France Adds Another U.S. City

The carrier will launch a new North American route next spring.

An Air France Airbus A350
An Air France Airbus A350 (Photo: Shutterstock | Robin Guess)
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Key Takeaways:

  • Air France is launching a new direct service from Paris-Charles de Gaulle to Las Vegas, beginning April 15, 2026.
  • The route will operate three times weekly (Mondays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays) using an Airbus A350-900 aircraft.
  • Las Vegas will be Air France's 19th destination in the United States, further expanding its North American presence.
  • This new service enhances the Air France-KLM transatlantic network, complementing KLM's existing route to Las Vegas.
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Air France is continuing to expand its North American presence with plans to launch a new U.S. route in 2026. The service is scheduled to begin on April 15 and will operate three times weekly from Paris–Charles de Gaulle.

The French flag carrier will connect Paris with Las Vegas, marking its 19th destination in the United States and 26th across North America. Flights will operate on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays using the airline’s Airbus A350-900 aircraft.

According to Air France, flight AF56 will depart Paris at 1:40 p.m. and arrive in Las Vegas at 3:35 p.m. local time. The return flight, AF57, will leave Las Vegas at 5:50 p.m. and arrive in Paris the following afternoon at 1:05 p.m.

The new service adds to Air France-KLM’s transatlantic network, joining KLM’s existing Amsterdam–Las Vegas route.

Air France has linked Paris and Las Vegas in the past, but only during the Consumer Electronics Show.

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