Seasonal service to run through October 24, 2026
LAS VEGAS, NV – Today, Air France officially inaugurated its new nonstop service between Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) and Paris-Charles de Gaulle (CDG), marking a significant milestone in expanding international connectivity between Nevada and Europe. The inaugural flight, AF56, arrived this afternoon from Paris, launching the airline’s first-ever regularly scheduled service to Las Vegas. Upon arrival, passengers were welcomed with a festive celebration at Harry Reid International Airport featuring local leaders, airport officials, and community partners, commemorating this historic new international route.
The new route will operate three times weekly through October 24, 2026, offering travelers direct access between one of Europe’s most iconic capitals and one of the world’s premier tourism and business destinations. Operated on the state-of-the-art Airbus A350-900, the service provides passengers with Air France’s latest onboard product, combining comfort, innovation, and French-inspired hospitality.
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.
“This inaugural flight represents an exciting continuation of Air France’s expansion in the United States,” said Nicolas Henin, General Manager, North America at Air France-KLM. “We are proud to connect Las Vegas directly to Paris and our global network, offering travelers seamless access to destinations across Europe and beyond while delivering the elegance and service that define the Air France experience.” – Nicolas Henin, General Manager, North America at Air France-KLM.
Local leaders welcomed the new service as a major boost to the region’s international tourism and economic development.
“Welcoming Air France to Las Vegas today is a proud moment for our city and a meaningful milestone in our ongoing growth as a global destination,” said Steve Hill, president and CEO of the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority (LVCVA). “We’re grateful to Air France for their partnership and commitment in connecting Las Vegas to Paris–Charles de Gaulle through nonstop service. This new route further strengthens our international reach, making it even easier for travelers from France and across Europe to experience the unmatched energy and excitement of Las Vegas. It reflects the shared global appeal that unites our two world-class destinations and underscores the strong demand we continue to see from international visitors.”
“LAS is delighted to welcome this new nonstop service between Las Vegas and Paris,” said James C. Chrisley, Clark County Director of Aviation. “We have a strong partnership with Air France, which over the past seven years has operated successful charter flights each January in support of CES. It is especially rewarding to see that relationship evolve into seasonal service, linking two globally recognized destinations. We look forward to welcoming travelers to experience all that Las Vegas offers as the sports and entertainment capital of the world.”
Tickets for the new route are available at AirFrance.us.
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About Air France
Since 1933, Air France has been promoting and highlighting France throughout the world. With an activity divided between passenger transport, cargo transport, and aeronautical maintenance, Air France is a major air transport player. More than 40,000 staff that make up its workforce are committed on a daily basis to offering each customer a unique travel experience. Air France, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines and Transavia make up the Air France-KLM Group. The Group relies on its powerful hubs at Paris-Charles de Gaulle and Amsterdam-Schiphol to offer a vast international network. For more information, please visit corporate.airfrance.com or @AFNewsroom.
About The LVCVA
The Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority (LVCVA) is charged with positioning Southern Nevada as the undisputed global destination for leisure and business travel. With 150,000 hotel rooms and nearly 15 million square feet of meeting and exhibit space in Las Vegas, the LVCVA’s mission centers on attracting visitors to the area. The LVCVA owns and operates the 4.6 million-square-foot Las Vegas Convention Center (LVCC), the Vegas Loop at the LVCC, designed and operated by The Boring Company, and the Las Vegas Monorail, an elevated 3.9-mile system with seven stops throughout the resort corridor. For more information, go to www.lvcva.com, www.visitlasvegas.com or www.vegasmeansbusiness.com.
About Harry Reid International Airport
Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) and the four general aviation facilities including Henderson Executive Airport, North Las Vegas Airport, Jean Sport Aviation Center, and Overton-Perkins Field, are owned and operated by the Clark County Department of Aviation. For more information on LAS, or the full system of airports, please visit harryreidairport.com. For timely information and airport updates, please visit our social media channels @LASAirport.